Fighting Moors Near Melilla Threaten New Battle
Madrid reports the Cadiz hussars prepared to sail for Melilla as tribes gather nearby. Cabinet plans to garrison Melilla with 5000 men amid calls of Moorish support from Atlas tribes. European residents praise Spanish troops. 27000 men including 5000 Arab horsemen are near or heading to Melilla.
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Madrid
Cadiz
Melilla
Martinez de Campos
Spanish Transatlantic Company
Liverpool
Barcelona
Mella
Atlas Mountains
Pugilists' debates delay McAuliffe Smith bout in Boston
The column reports extended delays and secrecy around a proposed McAuliffe versus Smith match over weigh-in 138 pounds and 3 PM weighing. It cites suspicions about insincerity, public interest in ringside weigh-ins, and ongoing Corbett Mitchell money talks, plus comments from Joe Walcott about Tracey and O’Malley’s club reopening.
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Jack McAuliffe
Billy Smith
Smith
Boston
McAuliffe
Amercan
Coney Island Athletic Club
Corbett
Mitchell
Mr. Blanchard
New York
Brady
Mr. Mitchell
Blanchard
Straub
Pony Moore
Harlem
Captain Cooke
Btraub
Mraay
Mr Brady
Mr. Straub
Athletic Gossip Sparks Rare Track Match Talks
English distance star Harry Darrin arrives with trainer Charley Mitchell as James F. Smith of Albany challenges any one mile rival for championship and $1000. Tom Keane retires from track to football. Day and Conneff eye a five mile record run at New York meet while Stones seeks pole vault glory. McLaughlin desires Rowe rematch. Garcelon looms in low hurdles. Jim Lee eyes sub 24.45 seconds. Cambridge colors may see Connor. Gaelic football guide published as Spaulding No. 13.
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Harry Darrin
Charley Mitchell
James F. Smith
Albany
America
Priddy
McClelland
Tom Keane
Suffolks
Tom
New England
New York
Day
Conneff
Stones
Jimmy McLaughlin
Frank Rowe
Mac
Garcelon
Jim Lee
Chicago
Tom Burke
Dorchester Athletic Club
Jerry Connor
Cambridge
American Sports Publishing Company of
Spaulding Athletic Library
New Athletes for Boston Attract Attention
Rumor says notable athletes may relocate to Boston joining the Loyola Athletic Club. Andy Walsh from Xavier as a mile and cross country runner could wear Loyola colors while a top New Yorker may also join. President M J Moore leads a rising club plan, with local talents set to compete this winter and make a strong impact next year.
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Andy Walsh
Xavier
Loyola Athletic Club
Loyola
M. J. Moore
Mason & Hamlin Boston Tops World’s Fair Awards
Official report of the World's Fair awards states that Mason & Hamlin Boston have taken highest honors in both categories.
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Mason & Hamlin Boston
Merchant and brokers clash over insurance costs in Boston letter
George P. Field answers a Boston Post reader signed “Merchant” on insurance management. He disputes claims on broker and agent roles, expenses, and rate increases, arguing brokers are essential, margins and management shape prices, and urging practical proof before calls to curb brokers. Field invites a meeting to show insurers’ practices firsthand.
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Billingsgate
Mutuals
Edward Atkinson
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
England
Tam
George P. Field
FICS Today Announces L A W Ticket Selections
The regular L A W ticket lists Chief consul Josiah Dean of Boston as head, with D Edward Miller of Springfield as vice consul and F S McCausland Jr of Somerville as secretary-treasurer. Representatives include J Fred Adams Haverhill, R H Allen Fitchburg, B A Barber Worcester, and many others across Massachusetts clubs. The article notes new names, club representation, and potential independent candidates, plus details on a serious accident involving John C Wood of the Washington Cycle Club after a 280 mile attempt.
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Dean
Boston
D. Edward Miller
Springfield
F. S. McCausland, Jr
Somerville
J. Fred Adams
Haverhill
R. H. Allen
Fitchburg
B. A. Barber
Worcester
Charles L. Barker
Pittsfield
Stephen P. Burns
Paul Butler
Lowell
Howard L. Coburn
A. B. Cooper
Henry Crowther
Newtonville
W. 5. Doane
Arlington
W. C. Dillingham
Everett
Sterling Elliott
Newton
J. J. Fecitt
Roxbury
William T. Gill
Waltham
F. I. Gorton
North Attleboro
P. L. Hassenforder
Taunton
E. B. Hutchinson
Andover
W. G. Kendall
Quincy
J. C Kerrison
Winthrop
Arthur O. Knight
Edward C. Lincoln
Dorchester
J. 9. Linscott
Chelsea
F. H. McKee
North Adams
A. J. Ochs
A. D. Peck
L. W. Piper
Newburyport
H. Elmer Reaches
Fall River
J. B. Seward
Revere
Frank E. Shute
Gloucester
P. C. Bpring
Cambridgeport
N. W. Starbird
Malden
George Ll. Sullivan
A. W. Swan
New Bedford
Charles P. Tucker
Hudson
F. P. Valentine
South Framingham
C. E. Whitten
Lynn
F. H. Williams
Spencer T. Williams
Webb
Lawrence
Allen
Barber
Burns
Butler
Coburn
Doane
Fecitt
Lincoln
Linscott
Reaches
Wacker
Valentine
Whitten
Union Club
H. C. Coburn
Boston Club
Perkins
Howard
League
Massachusetts State Highway Commission
National Assembly
Massachusetts
Sanger
Telegram
Medford
Somerville Club
Harvard
Hyde Parks
Hyde Park
John C. Wood
Washington Cycle Club
Merchant Answers Again in Insurance Row
J F M Lyons of Boston prints a scathingly direct reply to merchant claims about insurance costs. He disputes broker commissions, expense rates, and premium allocations, promising further refutation in the Post and criticizing alleged inadequacies in coverage for steam saw mills.
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Baldestan & Daggett
Queen Insurance Company
the Post
J, F, M, Lyons
Boston
Matchbox Wins Kempton Park Great Breeders Stakes
London October 6 The Kempton Park autumn meeting opened with the Great Breeders Produce stakes worth 5000 sovereigns. Matchbox won with Son o Mine second and Silver Image third as the field set a brisk pace at the start of the program.
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London
Kempton Park
Matchbox
Son O' Mine
Silver Image
Giants and Brooklyns Set For Metropolis Championship Series
The schedule for the Giants versus Brooklyns shows games in New York on Oct 7 14 and 17 and in Brooklyn on Oct 10 12 and 16. The series ends when one club wins four games, rain forfeits a game, and umpires McQuade Lynch Hunt and Emilie are listed. Changes to pitching rules and a bunt hit abolition are discussed. Jimmy Gallivan seeks a Ward 33 Legislature seat. Dad Clarke recommended as pitcher. Comiskey faces criticism over Louis Brown players. Metz eyed by Comiskey.
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Brooklyns
New York
Brooklyn
McQuade
Lynch
Hunt
Emilie
Boston
Jimmy Gallivan
Harvard
Billy Coolidge
Dad Clarke
Eries
Cincinnatis
Dan Brouthers
Comiskey
Metz
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Louis Brown
Harvard Track Prospects Look Promising for Next Year
Harvard's track program reports strong fall training with nearly 100 candidates, led by coach Lathrop at Holmes Field. Old guards like Holmes and Jameson train for cycling and hurdles while new athletes from Exeter, Roxbury Latin, Worcester Academy, and St Paul’s show early promise in sprints, middle distances, and field events as the Crimson eye the intercollegiate cup.
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Harvard
Lathrop
Holmes Field
H. J. Holmes
H. W. Jameson
W. F. Garcelon
L. Sr
G. C. Chaney
N. W. Bingham
B. Hill
Wheelright
R. R. Hollister
Exeter
Blackmore
Roxbury Latin School
Wesson
Worcester Academy
Dwight
St. Paul's School
Southwick
New York
Collamore
H. L. Williams
Fearing
Jones
Brown
C. J. Paine, Jr
General Paine
Stickney
Fenton
Blake
Corbin
Sayers
Merritt
Gingham
Champson
Gsreelon
Chicago
St. Louis
Fearin
Duty Off Bicycles Exempt From Import Duty
A newly received circular at the Boston Custom House declares bicycles as personal effects exempt from duty. This overturns prior board rulings that bicycles were not personal effects and not akin to wearing apparel. The Attorney-General and Brewster’s 1884 opinion support the exemption, with Secretary Hamlin ordering free admission.
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Boston Custom House
Board of General Appraisers
Brewster
Hamlin
Longwood and Lynn Open Suburban League Card at Brookline
Sporting items note Longwood and Lynn meet on Cypress street grounds in Brookline for the Suburban League opener. The metropolitan championship ball game is set for today at the polo grounds. Sam Thompson returns to Detroit for the winter and declines more Philadelphia play. A letter from magnate Beers hints at pressure over fourth place. Triton Barge Club to secure Essex street quarters with a new gym.
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Longwood
Lynn
Cypress Street
Brookline
Polo Grounds
Sam Thompson
Detroit
Philadelphia
Wright
John I, Beers
Philadelphias
Triton Barge Club
South Cove
Essex Street
Pure California amid the sunlit coast and orchard fields
A fragmented note describes California scenery with coastal light and rural farms. The text hints at vivid landscapes and regional mood, invoking sea breeze, citrus groves, and a sense of place without clear events or dates.
Brocktons Triumph In Massachusetts Cricket League Final
Brockton won the league championship by 34 runs against Somerville at Longwood yesterday afternoon with a strong attendance and lively cheering. Orton carried his bat through the Brockton innings as hero, supported by Hunter and J Taylor, while for Somerville Duckering made a solid stand against the Brockton bowlers.
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Brockton
Massachusetts Cricket League
Somerville
Longwood
Orton
Hunter
J. Taylor
Duckering
Boston and South Boston Clash In Lively Lacrosse Final
An afternoon lacrosse match at 3 o clock on the South End grounds pits Boston against South Boston. Both clubs have won two games this season and this final will decide the New England championship. The rosters include notable players such as Blakely Barnes Patter son Duval Wynne Brennan Irwin Crankshaw Ferrin Ellis Finlayson Jones Hall McKay McLaughlin for Boston and M Joyce F Cooper J McLaughlin J W Simpson French Uniac Kelly Letleur Maynard J Cooper Carney McKellar PD Joyce Frank Ross for South Boston.
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South End
Boston
South Boston
New England
Blakely
Barnes
Patterson
Duval
Wynne
Brennan
Irwin
Crankshaw
Ferrin
Ellis
Finlayson
Jones
Hall
McKay
McLaughlin
Joyce
F. Cooper
J. McLaughlin
J. W. Simpson
French
Uniac
Kelly
Letleur
Maynard
New Bedford Man Falls From Barn After Accident
New Bedford October 6. George Cog a colored man, fell from the lot Temple 8 Corson’s barn Tay n a ing.
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New Bedford
George Cog
Corson
Merrill’s Transformation Won't Explain His Downfall
Clifton Merrill once with the Ninth Regiment on the Common was arrested at 2 East Brookline Street by Special Officers Abbott and Gilmore on a warrant charging false pretences to obtain a horse and buggy valued at $200 from Thomas H. Higham. The July incident involved a South End National Bank turnout payment by check marked No funds. Merrill, a former Tremont Street bicycle manager and 178 Portland Street salesman residing in Waltham, denied the charges. Higham, a known sportsman, resides at the Revere House. Merrill, who joined the Massachusetts Club last May, offered a $50 silver cup for a club road race but never delivered. Held in $500 for examination on October 13.
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Clifton S. Merrill
Winthrop
East Brookline Street
Abbott and Gilmore
Thomas H. Higham
Merrill
Tremont Street
Higham
South End National Bank
Portland Street
Waltham
Springfield
Revere House
Massachusetts Club
Dwight and
Tremont Streets
Refeves
Brooke Cycles
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Arrives in New York for Royal Visit
The Austrian heir presumptive to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, landed in New York from Niagara and stayed at the Windsor hotel. He, about 60, traveled under instructions to tour the world within a year, visiting India for big game, Yellowstone, and Chicago, with forty cases of animals he shot. He will sail back to Europe tomorrow on the Campania.
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New York
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Niagara
India
Austria
Archduke
America
Canada
Yellowstone Park
Chicago
Campania
Europe
Wants His Money Back Case in New Haven Court
In Superior Court Abraham Lapuck of Waterbury sues Elias Moy for 2000 dollars and costs. The case unfolds a Russian love tale with Moy allegedly taking money from Lapuck for a daughter’s marriage withheld by her father who fled to America with the girl. The daughter later married and lives in Meriden.
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New Haven
Abraham Lapuck
Elias Moy
Waterbury
Lapuck
Meg
Russia
America
Meriden
William Penn Breaks Pimlico Three-Year-Old Track Record
Pimlico race day reports a three year old William Penn setting a new track best of 2:18 for the distance. Hadley Jr. wins a Thursday 2:20 pacers race with Dalgetty second Jim Wilson third. Bravado wins 2:24 trot in a $100 purse. best time 2:19 1/4. William Penn also wins the 2:18 trot for a purse of 150 with Pickett second Charlie C. third. The 2:15 pace ends unfinished as Raven, J H Rockwell and Rebus each claim a heat. best time 2:16.
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Baltimore
Mad
William Penn
Pimlico
Hadley, Jr
Dalgetty
Jim Wilson
Bravado
Orange Chief
Pickett
Charlie C
Raven
J. H. Rockwell
Rebus
German Remedy Company Offers Cure for Whisky and Morphine Habit
The German remedy claims to destroy the desire for intoxicants with no suffering. It uses purely vegetable matter and is described as harmless. The Green River Hot Springs Institute, founded by the company, welcomes patients with pleasant location and first class hotel accommodations. The company operates four institutes in Tacoma, Spokane, Seattle, and the new Seattle site on Pelham building's third floor.
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Green River Hot Springs Institute
Harvard to meet Amherst in Jarvis field clash today
This afternoon Harvard faces Amherst at Jarvis field with a 3 o'clock kickoff. The game marks the first Dartmouth Amherst rivalry test for the New England intercollegiate title, with detailed lineups listed for both sides led by captains Waters and Pratt.
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Harvard
Amherst
Jarvis Field
Dartmouth
Stevenson
Newell
Mackle
Lewis
Warren
Receiver’s final report in Bay State League case filed
Justice Morton received the receiver Clement K. Fay’s final report after his equity session submission. Fay faced many hurdles including the disappearance of all six officers and an asset rise from 220,000 to 273,429.41 through collections and interest. The report defends delays as prudent and consistent with the circumstances.
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Order of the
Bay State League
Justice Morton
Equity
Supreme Court Yesterway
Clement K. Fay
Fay
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