Dolbear Claims Priority In Wireless Telegraph Discovery
Boston physicist Professor Amos E Dolbear of Tufts says he discovered wireless telegraphy in 1881 before Marconi. He describes hearing speech without a wire, explains his kite transmitter and ground receiver, and notes his patent was rejected but later led to company involvement and ongoing legal considerations.
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Columbus
America
Italy
Boston
Amos E. Dolbear
Tufts College
Institute of Technology
College
State Street
Patent Office
Professor Dolbear
Fessor Dolbear
Arconi
New York
G. B. Maynadier
National League Games Today
National League games listed with Boston at New York, Brooklyn hosting, Washington at Baltimore, Cleveland at Pittsburgh, and Louisville at Cincinnati. Box shows Cincinnati 8 runs 12 hits 2 errors to Louisville 1 run 12 hits, in progress.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Ewene
Philadelphia
Baltimore St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Chicago
Louisville
New York
Wmode
Washington
Cleveland
Eves
Baltimore
Reston Champions Face Phillies in Rain Postponement
Reston champions arrived in Philadelphia for three farewell home games with the Phillies. Rain postponed today’s match and a double header is possible tomorrow. if not, the game shifts to next Tuesday. Willis to open against the Phillies with Lajoie out due to injury. Rogers offers 2500 dollars if the Quakers win the place.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Reston
Phillies
Willis
Lajoie
John T. Rogers
Quakers
Hahn Dominates Louisvilles in Cincinnati Pitching Duel
Hahn fanned nine without a walk and limited Louisville to one hit in a decisive Cincinnati win. Philippi was likewise easy for the Reds as they dominated the game with strong pitching and defense. Attendance was reported at percent, and the score line closed the narrative.
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Cincinnati
Hahn
Louisvilles
Philippi
Cincinnatis
Stivetts Declines Minor League Contract in Baseball Note
Jack Stivetts says he will never sign a minor league contract. He works as a wagon driver for a Ashland brewery in Pennsylvania, not as a consumer. Hank O Day’s solid umpiring this season puts him on par with Bob Emslie as a top official for Uncle Nick. Few riots occurred as Hank called balls and strikes, showing his expertise.
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Jack Stivetts
Jack
Ashland
Penn
Hank O'Day
Bob Emslie
Uncle Nick
Hank
Open golf challenge tied to 72 hole home and home match
Laurence Auchterleine challenges Will Smith to a 72 hole home and home match for 100 dollars per side. First half October 14 at Midlothian Golf Club in Chicago, second half October 21 at Glenview Golf Club. Entries close for Newton championship with six months’ residency rule.
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Laurence Auchterleine
Will Smith
Midlothian Golf Club Links
Glenview Golf Club Links
Chicago
Smith College
Sabout
A. MccCalum
Northampton
Newton Centre
Staeburn
Newton
Commonwealth
Morris Golf Club
America
Canada
Herbert M. Farriman
Findlay Dougass
Charles Blair Macdonald
R. Walter J. Travis
Oakland Golf Club
J. Quincy A Shaw
Myopia Hunt Club
F. W. Menzies
St. Andrews Golf Club
H. P. Toler
Baltvsto Golf Club
Harry B. Hollins, Jr
Westbrook
J. G. Thorp
Oaakley Country Club
Gardner G. Hubbard
Oakley
Hat
Toronto
Boston
Shaw
Thorp
Hubbard
A. W. Smith
Georges. Lyon
Rosedal
Grier Brown
Rosedale
J. 58
Gillespie
Quebec
Percy Taylor
Montreal
H. MacPherson
George P. Brown
London
Stewart Gordon
A. Z. Falmer
Ottawa
T. D. Law
Belcher A A seeks strong teams for games
The Belcher A A of Milton invites teams near 125 pounds to play with their lineup including Bannon, Martin, Kerwin, Farrington, Choate, Burns, Carpenter, Otis, Brierly and Walters. Dorchester High and Atlantic A A are sought. Half expenses guaranteed. Address J Babcock Jr East Milton MA. Also Geneva Athletic Club of Dorchester seeks games with strong teams averaging 100 pounds. Local today feature English High vs Groton and others.
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Belcher A. A
Milton
Bannon
Martin
J. Murry
Kerwin
Farrington
Choate
R. T
Burns
Vr. E
Carpenter
Q. B
Otis
Brierly
R. B
Walters
Dorchester High School
Atlantic A. A
J. Babcock, Jr
East Milton
Mass
Cambridge
Soldiers Field
Crimson
Columbia
Union At
Albany
Geneva Athletic Club
Dorchester
Arthur Kellar
Westville Street
English High
Groton
Burdett
Exeter
Somerville High
Worcester Academy
Worcester
Williston
Yale
Fasthampton
Boston Latin
St. Mark’s
Southboro
Dorchester High
Malden
Hopkinson
Milton Academy
Stoneham High
Melrose High
Melrose
Manna
Arlington High
Arlington
Tufta Ve. Andover
Andover
Harvard
Wesleyan
Death of Abijah B. Gooxums in Somerville at 69
Abijah B. Gooxums died suddenly at home in Somerville likely from heart disease. He was 69 and had spent over fifty years with the firm Googina & Stadder, a longtime business partner in Roaton.
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Abijah B. Gooxums
Grand View Revenue
Somerville
Westenia Morning
Googina & Stadder
Roaton
McFadden Knocks Out Lavigne In Tight Lightweight Bout
George McFadden of New York defeated ex champion George Lavigne in the nineteenth round at 183 pounds before the New Broadway A C. The fight proved sensational with hard hits and clever ring work as McFadden overwhelmed Lavigne, who faded after the twelfth round. Odds shifted to favor McFadden late as Lavigne absorbed heavy punishment.
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New York
George McFadden
George Lavigne
Broadway A. C
McFadden
Lavigne
McCoy Beats Choynski In Six Rounds At Fort Dearborn
In Chicago on October 6 Kid McCoy and Joe Choynski battled six rounds before Fort Dearborn A C. They agreed to a draw if still standing after six, and both did. McCoy clearly outpointed Choynski and scored the only knock-down.
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Chicago
Kid McCoy
Joe Choynski
Fort Dearborn A. C
McCoy
Novice boxing tourney open to amateur entrants in B A A gym
Amateur boxers who have not won a prize may enter the novice tournament at the B A A gym on Oct 21 weights 105 112% and open class weights 115 125 135 150 all registered per A A U rules entries close Oct 16 with secretary Kilburn Adams Boston Exeter Street.
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Kilburn Adams
North
Cambridge
Mass
F. McLean
M. Sullivan
Brighton
John Graham
Exeter Street
Boston
Keegan
Harry Harris
Steve Flanagan
Philadelphia
Box
Chicago Athletic Club
Harris
Casper Leon
H. Long
Joe Kennedy
Frank Childs
Chicago
B. B
Mike Toots
Tony van
Hercules A. C
W. P
Jack Dougherty
Tom D'Arcy
Roxbury
Paddy Murphy
Yock Henniger
Pittsburg
Millvale
Penn
Titus
Harry Lemons
Buffalo
Jack Waldron
Trenton
Youngstown
Waldron
A. B
South Boston
Charley Aymer
Dave Hall
Mason
Maxey Haugh
Harry Johnson
Allegheny
Columbian Rowing Association Entertainment Draws Crowd
The Columbian Rowing Association hosted a clubroom evening with John K. Murphy speaking on European travels and John J. Dougass performing selections. Captain Thomas I. Clark led as MC. Ted Sloan suffered non serious injuries after a London paddock incident. A ten days meeting opens at the old Saugus track next Monday with a full entry list.
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Columbian Rowing Association
John K. Murphy
Europe
John J. Dougass
Thomas I. Clark
Ted Sloan
London
Saugus
Captain Eldridge Defends American Sailors Against Bliss Claim
Boston pilot Captain George W. Eldridge denounces A. T. Bliss for labeling the Columbia crew as inferior to the Shamrock. Eldridge praises Columbia sailors as seasoned, multilingual mariners with many having served as officers. He notes many crewmembers previously sailed Defender against Valkyrie and asserts American sailors from Maine and Cape Cod excel. Charles C. Hutchinson cites a private letter saying Columbia will win and Iselin has bet $1000 on Shamrock.
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George W. Eldridge
Boston
A. T. Bliss
Post
Shamrock
Columbia
Deer Isle
Eldridge
Maine
Cape
Cod
England
Charles C. Hutchinson
State Street
Harry
New York
Iselin
Rising Sun Light Contract Sparks Aldermen Debate
Aldermen dismiss Linehan charges on Rising Sun lighting contract as tantrums. Chairman Barry calls it a tantrum and says he is not on the lighting committee. Alderman Adams blames the Democratic machine for delaying inquiry while Presho questions the value of investigations and favors court action.
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Linehan
Ward 13
Rising Sun
Board of Aldermen
David F. Barry
Wilbur F. Adams
Edward W. Presho
Century rides planned by cycling clubs tomorrow
The Richmond Island Associates, the Rough Riders, and the Unity C C announce century and half century rides from 6 to 9 a m to Newburyport Providence and Acton with meals and divisions for pace. Davis and Fenner invite riders from 674 Massachusetts avenue after 6 30 a m with lunch before and after.
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Richmond Island
Newburyport
Copley Square
Parker River
Rough Riders
Providence
Davis and Fenner
Unity C. C
Acton
Massachusetts Avenue
Joe Downey
Jamaica Plain
R. M. Butterfield
The
Press Cycling Club
Old Colonial Club
J. Fred Adams
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Board of Officers
A. W. Pease
Elections Committee
Harvard Athletics Boast Record Training Numbers
Harvard reports nearly 800 men in training across sports. The football squad has 70 candidates, fall baseball has 100 players, 150 oarsmen seek Weld class crews, 100 for Newell class boats, 130 freshmen for class football, 60 for other class teams, and 100 working on fall track. A cricket squad, tennis tournament, and lacrosse activity are also noted.
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Harvard
Newell
New District Added For Harbor and Fortification Work
Major W. L. Fisk of the 8th Corps of Engineers is assigned to oversee harbor and coastal fortifications from Boston to Portland. He previously served in Washington and is West Point 1877 graduate, promoted to major in 1898. The northern coast district, formerly under Colonel Charles R. Suter, is split into two. Suter keeps six harbors eight rivers five bridges including Fort Warren and Fort Independence coexisting with Fort Winthrop and related works.
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W. L. Fisk
Corps of Engineers
Boston
Portland
Fisk
Washington, D. C
West Point
Charles R. Suter
Suter
Fort Warren
Long Island
Nantasket Head
Peddock’s Island
Grover’s Cliff
Winthrop Mortar Battery
Fort Winthrop
Fort Independence
Five new alarm fire boxes installed near South station
Five new alarm fire boxes have been placed to protect the new South station. Box 143 will call the department to the corner of L and First streets near the power house gate. Box 164 is nearby on the same corner. Box 755 sits at the Summer street entrance of the new station. Box 758 is at the express office and Box 759 at the station power house entrance.
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New South Station
First Streets
Power House
Summer Street
Somerville Worker Killed by Live Wire at Plant
John H. Allen of American Tube Works on Frost Avenue Somerville was fatally injured yesterday when a live wire touched him as he attempted to turn on exterior electric lights. He was found on the ground, brought inside, and died. He served six years in the U S Navy.
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John H. Allen
American Tube Works
Frost Avenue
Somerville
United States Navy
Harvard Faces Tough Test Against Wesleyan This Afternoon
Harvard's lineup is decimated by injuries with eight key players sidelined leaving only inexperienced substitutes. Wesleyan is reportedly stronger than usual, setting the stage for a close, physical game. Earlier practice saw limited illness and winds, with Hoxie the lone reported injury.
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Harvard
Wesleyan
Hoxie
MacMasters
Dibblee
Defends Deer Islanders in Yacht Row
A reader from Deer Isle rebukes Secretary Bliss of the Yacht Racing Association for remarks about sailors being farmers. He lauds Captain Barr while asserting Deer Isle crewmen are true boatmen. The letter supports the Navahoe and Columbia boats and hopes for a favorable reefing breeze in trials.
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Deer Islanders
Bliss
Yacht Racing Association
Deer Isle
Barr
Columbia
Princeton Tigers Roll To 28 0 Win Over Maryland A. C.
In Baltimore on October 6 the Princeton Tigers won their season opener easily defeating Maryland A. C. 28 to 0. The game highlighted Princeton dominance as they controlled both offense and defense.
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Princeton
Baltimore
Princeton Tigers
Maryland A. C
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