Pointer and Star Pointer Lead Fast Lexington Trot Program
At Lexington October 7 the free-for-all pace and Wilson stake drew 5000 spectators as Pointer, Star Pointer and Frank Ryan battled for purses totaling 7000. Star Pointer won the free-for-all in heats 2:04 3-4 and 2:06 1-2 after Pointer set a track record 2:08 in heat one, with Frank Ryan and Robert J. following. Royal Victor won the Wilson stake pace but lowered his record to 2:07 1-2, while Rose Turner captured the 2:16 trot. Royana led the 2:24 trot heat before Woodford C. swept the race. best times reached 2:19 and 2:13 for the other events.
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Lexington
Frank Rgan
Robert J
Star Pointer
Pointer
Frank Ryan
Wilson
Heir-at-Law
Royal Victor
Bright Light
Rose Turner
San Mateo
Royana
Woodford C
Thieves Abroad Strike Chelsea Amid Rising Thefts
An epidemic of thefts grips Chelsea with more cases than in years. Street robberies surge and cyclists are hardest hit. Frye was robbed of 50 dollars while asleep in a doorway. Police hunt the bicycle thief and warn harsh penalties for the culprit.
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Chelsea
Frye
Bank Robbery In Sherburne Leaves Two Shot
The Bank of Sherburne was robbed today in Sherburne Minnesota. George Thorburn assistant cashier and a Walter A. Harvester Company travelling collector were shot. Robbers fled through a back window mounted wheels and rode out of town. A large posse pursued them as the Governor's office was informed for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherburne. Minn
Bank of
Detroit official cites Dickinson on gold standard ticket withdrawal
In Grand Rapids on October 7 Colonel Gavett of Detroit said the gold standard Democrats ticket at Indianapolis would be withdrawn before election. He cited Hon. Don M. Dickinson of Detroit as his authority.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Colonel Gavett
Detroit
Indianapolis
Don M. Dickinson
Home Congress Showcases Domestic Science and Cereals
Mary Lowe Dickinson of New York attended the Home Congress with eminent guests while Professor O W Atwater of Wesleyan spoke on science and home life. Charles D Woods of Orono discussed cereals as foods and economies of cereal products.
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Mary Lowe Dickinson
New York
Women In Council
Home Congress
O. W. Atwater
Wesleyan University
Charles D. Woods
Professor Atwater
Atwater
Agricultural Experiment Station
Orono
Richardson
Oliver Crane
Leslie C. Wead
George H. Bond
Annie Bond
Stelle
Washington
Edwar Atkinson
LL. D
C. J. Dorn
Papyrus Club of
Cambridge
Congress
Walker- Gordon Laboratory
Needham
Columbus Avenue
Elsa Sherwood
8. C. Schmucker
Penn
West Chester Normal School
Rosette Key
Little Brothers of the Air
Schmucker
H. G. Sullivan
Fannie Rothenberg
Laura Wentworth Fowler
Elizabeth I. Snowman
Mary FE. Harmon
James Henry Wigein
This City
Julia K. Dyer
Dorchester
M. C. Russell
Grace H. Russell
Bridgeport
Conn
Vining
Hull
L. V. B. Taylor
Chelsea
F. H. Eaton
C. EB. Luce
Mt. Auburn
Marion Howard
Reception in Massachusetts for Reed Lodge and GOP ticket
The crowd greeted Reed and Lodge with loud, sustained applause as they arrived at Music Hall. Speakers criticized Democratic conventions, praised McKinley and Hobart, and debated monetary policy with references to silver, gold, and historical currency debates. Reed stressed the money issue while Lodge blasted state Democrats and called for unity for the Republican ticket.
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Wolcott
W. Murray Crane
Knowlton
Olin
Kimball
Simpkins
Lodge
Reed
McKinley
Hobart
Maine
Lyman
William CC. Lovering
Taunton
William C. Lovering
Lovering
Music Hall
Muc
Jackson
Adams
Cleveland
Blaine
Harrison
Sound
Crane
Mr. Lovering
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
The
Maine Statesman
Commonwealth
Mr. Reed
Republican Party
Bryan
America
Europe
United States
Walker
Hartford
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Daniel Webster
Franklin Pierce
James K. Polk
John Quincy Adams
Thomas H. Benton
Andrew Jackson
Senator Lodge
Frorth
Debates on Silver, Currency, and Wage Effects Recalled
A speaker argues against free coinage and a silver standard, citing history and experience. He warns of corporate and wage impacts, life insurance crises, and nationwide depressions, urging continuation of the gold standard and tariff protection to avoid economic disaster. He's echoed by appeals to Massachusetts and the Western states.
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Bryan
Reed Denies 1873 Crime Claim Refocuses on Silver Demonetization
Speaker Thos. B. Reed argues the silver issue dominates politics, noting 1834 demotion rather than 1873 crime, mentions McKinley once, and links insurance, savings banks, and railroads to the silver craze while praising Massachusetts Republicans and warning greenback risks.
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Franklin Pierce
James K. Polk
McKinley
Patent Office Expert A B Upham Booklet Ad
A B Upham solicitor of patents and former U S examiner offers a booklet. Former examiner in the Patent Office with many years of practice. Send for the booklet. 73 Tremont Street corner Beacon Boston.
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A. B. Upham
S. B
U. 8
Patent Office
Tremont St
Cor. Beacon
Boston
Alland Bros Haircutters Open in Tremont Row
Local barber shop Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row offers physiognomic styling and haircuts. The establishment markets modern grooming services and a traditional barber experience for nearby residents and workers.
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Alland ‘Bros
Tremont Ro
Lodge Defends Massachusetts Republicans at Music Hall
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge criticizes the Democratic Party as unfit to govern and denounces the convention performances in Boston. He lauds the Republican ticket, laments party fragmentation, and warns that the opposing movement risks steering American society toward mob rule. He frames the tariff as a major issue and urges unity for Republican victory.
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Massachusetts
Democratic Party of
Williams
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Music Hall
Hamilton Place
Horticultural Hall
Wolcott
Chicago
United States
Suffolk County Democratic Convention Meeting Called
Delegates elected to the Suffolk County Democratic Convention are urged to meet at Bumstead Hall Boston on Monday October 12 1803 at 8 p m to nominate clerks for the Supreme Judicial Court Superior Civil Court and Superior Criminal Court to be voted for November 3 1806 and to elect a county committee. Per order Suffolk County Democratic Committee Joseph J Corbett Chairman John F Kelly Secretary
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Bumstead Hall
Winter Street
Boston
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Civil Court
Superior Criminal Court
Suffolk County Democratic Committee
Joseph J. Corbett
John F. Kelly
Brief Speech From Acting Governor Wolcott
Acting Governor Wolcott gave a brief address due to his poor voice. He praised Thomas B. Reed of Maine, defended the silver coinage plank as repudiation, and highlighted early political support from Arkansas Florida Vermont Maine Connecticut. He urged November unity and renewed prosperity for Massachusetts and the nation.
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Wolcott
Lovering
Massachusetts
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Woolfert
Arkansas
Florida
New England
Vermont
Connecticut
Boston Registration Totals by Precincts and Wards
The Board of Elections Commissioners completed its revision of the registration lists for 1896 and released a table showing total names by precincts and wards. Ward 20 has the largest register while Ward 4 has the smallest.
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Board of Elections Commissioners
Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery banquet in Baltimore
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company hosted a banquet in Baltimore with several hundred officials. Colonel Walker chaired and urged unity across states, honoring Civil War history and calling South and North to stand together under a united flag. Governor Lowndes, Mayor Hooper, Judge Wallis and Adjutant-General Wilmer attended.
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Baltimore
Haterers Hall
Walker
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Old Bay
Maryland
Arlington
Potomac
Lowndes
Hooper
Wallis
Wilmer
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Trip to Annapolis
Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company head to Annapolis aboard the steamer Columbia with escort from Maryland officials. They hoped to land at the naval academy wharf but rules prevented landing. a parade was held in Baltimore before departure and wreaths were placed at Loudon Park Cemetery on the way.
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Baltimore
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Annapolis
Lowndes
Wilmer
Lawrason Riggs
Maryland Militia
Carrollton Hotel
Columbia
Light Street
Salem Cadet Band
Hooper
Naval Academy
McAdoo
Cooper
State House
Bay
Ancient and Honorables
Walker
Loudon Park
National Cemetery
Pretty Brookline Wedding Unites Miss Batchelder and Mr Chipman
Miss Jean S Batchelder daughter of William J Batchelder of Green Street Brookline and Elmer S Chipman son of William H Chipman were married at 7 30 in the bride’s residence reception room. Rev W H Lyons officiated. Maid of honor was Bertha Batchelder. best man Herbert R Lane. Ushers included Foster Hooper Edgar Evans George Learnard and T W Hoxie. Reception followed.
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Jean S. Batchelder
William J. Batchelder
Green Street
Brookline
Elmer S. Chipman
William H. Chipman
Bertha Batchelder
W. H. Lyons
First
Herbert R. Lane
Messrs
Foster Hooper
Edgar Evans
George Learnard
T. W. Hoxie
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Speaker Thos. B. Reed
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Suffolk County
Democratic Party
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Hammond Street
Holyhood Cemetery
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Margaret Fynn
Hatch
Western
Supefalo
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Chipman
Batchelder
Hebe
John J. Gannon
Downer Landing
Reardon
Lagrange Street
Oxford Street
Alice Whitney Reardon
Chardon Street
Wilcox Compound
Woman's Safeguard Free
Wilcox Medicine Co
Eighth St. Philads
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Columbus Ave
Copartnership Notices
HUB Moulding CO
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B. T. Diettrich
H. Eb
H. Mie
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