Big Fight Planned at Whittington Park Arena
Governor Clark remains quiet as Hot Springs hosts a boxing carnival. Mayor Waters and City Attorney Martin, with Dallas representatives and architect Eddy Siiven, announce Whittington Park as the arena site. Dallas lumber moves here and hundreds of workers will toil to ready the venue. The Hot Springs Railway begins side-track work for hundreds of passenger cars expected for the Corbett-Fitzsimmons event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Waters
Martin
Afrompart
Eddy Siiven
Dallas
Whittington Park
Hot Sprigs Raiload Company
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Governor Clark Holds Back On Arkansas Fight Plans
Governor Clark, in a Rock interview, says neither Corbett nor Izsimmons have stated plans for bringing the mill into Arkansas. He will wait for clearer signs before acting, noting state law can bar outsiders from prohibited activities. Attorney General Kinsworthy hopes the mill’s management has no intent to operate in Arkansas, but vows full prosecution if they do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Clark
Corbett
Izsimmonos
Pbss
Arkanasas
Hot Springs
Kinsworthy
Arkansas
Corbett Resumes Training in San Antonio
Corbett resumed training in San Antonio Texas this month and his party traveled from Austin last night. The grand jury is reportedly seeking indictments against Corbett Fitzsimmons and Stuart but the exact questions remain undisclosed. Corbett said he was glad the fight location is finally settled and he plans to depart for Hot Springs a day or two before the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Corbett
Austin
Fitzsimmons
Stuart
Boxing Gossip on Hot Springs Fight and Powers
Attorney General Harmon doubts a Corbett Fitzsimmons bout on federal land at Hot Springs Arkansas while Governor Clark weighs opposition. The Florida Athletic Club in Dallas negotiates possible venue, with England's National Sporting Club as a backstop. Interest grows in the match as boxing officials face regulation, and New England clubs pursue 125 pound bouts through Allen and McArthur offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Judge Harmon
Hot Springs
Ark
Tom Cribb
Washington
Clark
Springs
Waters
Martin
Dallas
Florida Athletic Club
Grand Opera House
England
National Sporting Club of London
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Florida
Dave Heffernan
Robert
Stonewall) Allen
Phillips Street
Boston
Heffernan
New England
Allen
Arthur McArthur
Riverside Boat Club
Ben
J. A. Adams
McArthur
Barney
Barry McCann
Everett
McCann
Tomah Triumphs Early But Falters In 2:10 Heat At Mystic
Medford Oct 10 Mystic Park races show contrasts with opening day. Tomah led early in the 2:10 trot, but Nemoline overtook him in heat three after a stretch challenge, while Colonel Kuser tried but could not overtake. Speedwell won the 2:24 trot amid several upsets as favorites faded and ringers claimed prizes.
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Medford
Mystic Park
Speedwell
Pan Clare
Trout
Dan Wilkes
Trotters
Jock
Bowen
Tomah
Colonel Kuser
Nemoline
Omah
Mascot, Jr
Charley P
Abbott Wilkes
B. B
Alcyo
Sheriff
Scott McCoy
Mascot
Jerry O'Neil
Bowler
Pbgmat
Don C
Pedler
Dudley Olcott
Steele
Aif
G. G
Mambrino Wilkes
Leary
Ideee Soeke
B. H
Panroors
Lizzie Garnet
Edith H
Col
Naarbi
Shillinglaw
Watker Roewses
Oe Bowler
Ron McCoy
B. G
Edgardo
Olympus
Spoek
Serene
Sunshine
O’neil
B. Z
Wilkes Hurrah
Eliott Visaass
Ch m. Edge
Kibbuck
Gary Wilkes
B. Ge
Don Carlos
General Lee
Stone
Etek Prince Lavalard Gz. H
Isabel
Soudan
Ms B
SrVer
Ccc Ceeeneee
National B. H
Demorest
Pedler, B. H
Moody
Pelleweyechaken
Lady Alcy
Joan m
O'Neil Veen Yeis Tsi
Hooper
Katie’ Mac
B. m
Golden
Dudley Ee Ch. H
Kelley
Rodney J. Coi Roe
Roxbury Wheelmen and Cyclists Prominent in Local Racing
Boxing promoter notes a meet with Heffernan and McCann amid cycling updates. Roxbury Wheelmen head to Newburyport for a century ride while the cycling editor thanks clubs for invitations and plans to skip centuries to avoid hurt feelings. Reports question John R French as a myth after a skull fracture in Newton Upper Falls, with locals seeking details. Also, Harley Davidson and Fred Graves linked to records. E H Faxon to race Boston to New York with pacing from Press Cycling Club. Linden Social Club to run a ten mile race for members with listed entries and handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Suffolks
Newburyport
H M. Gordon
the Post
Chelsea Cycle Club
Razoux
Handy
John .R. French
Chestnut Street
Newton Upper Falls
Newtons
John R. French
French
Harley Davidson
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Charley Murphy
Fred Graves
E. H. Faxon
C. H. Finley
W. G. French
Press Cycling
Bert Decose
Willie Holland
Startling Yachting Claims Cast Shadow Over Cup Race
The Courier reports arrivals of Captains Cranfield and Sycamore of the Valkyrie III and notes circulating startling stories against Americans in yachting circles. Captain Sycamore refuses to speak. The Liverpool Post hints that an official English report will reveal startling details about the cup contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
the Courier
Cranfield
Sycamore
Liverpool Post
Quincy Historical Society Opens New Rooms for Inspection
Quincy Histories Society in Adams building opened its new rooms for inspection during a stated meeting on October 10. E H Dewson delivered a paper on The Tanning Industry of the South Shore, and members and guests viewed a large exhibition of historical materials gathered since the group formed a little over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy Historical Society
E. H. Dewson
South Shore
Adams Building
Excursion Dates to Mechanics Fair Run by New England Railroad
Special excursions to the Mechanics Fair will be operated this month by the New England railroad. Norwich and Putnam travel on Oct. 17, Hartford and North Windham on Oct. 18, Milford and Woonsocket on Oct. 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Railroad
Norwich and
Putnam
Hartford and
North Windham
Milford and Woonsocket
Three of Crew Drowned on Norwegian Bark Breidablik
The Norwegian bark Breidablik, Captain Arnesen, sailing from Cardiff on July 28 for Delagoa Bay, foundered near Limpopo and three crew members were drowned.
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London
Breidabi
Arnesen
Cardiff
Delagoa Bay
Limpopo
Whirlwind and Tipsey Wilkes Take Early Wins at Concord
Crowds watched horse racing as Whirlwind won the 2:27 class and Tipsey Wilkes took the 2:34 class. Weathering delays, both classes were postponed to tomorrow at 1 PM. Vida and Frank Clay each captured two heats, while Prohibition set a new New England yearling record at 1:23 1 4 for half mile.
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Concord
N. H
Whirlwind
Tipsey Wilkes
Vida
Frank Clay
John
Blanchard
Prohibition
New England
Prince Cuyler
Cuyler
Bessie Snow
Princess Clara
Frank Claymon
Rail workers and travelers suffer kidney strain cure
Railroad workers and travelers wear out in the Kidneys. Back ache is the indication. Baker's Kidney Pills help nature to stand the strain of shock and jolt. They cure backache and act as a tonic. A book about it free of Baker Pill Co., Bangor, Maine, Pills 50 cents at Druggists. class, Frank Clay won, best time, 2:23. 2:24 class, Vida won, best time, 2:24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Croker Buys First Horse After English Setback
New York Oct 10 Richard Croker resumes racing plans after setbacks in England. He recently bought the 4 year old Sir Excess by Modred D. x fanne from J W Rogers and plans to ship to England for winter acclimation. Turfmen expect several more purchases and a major bid at Saturdays Gavecend track sale featuring Aquitar Hazel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Croker
England
S. Excess
Modred D.xfanne
J. W. Rogers
Gavecend Track
Aquitar Hazel
Strafford Springs Fair Highlights Exciting Races and Balloon Mishap
Seven thousand attended the Strfford Springs fair as Professor Bristol showcased trained horses. Rockwell Boy won the 2:25 trot and pace and Van Buren swept the 2:35 heats. Laroux’s balloon ascent ended atop an oak tree, bruising her. Doctor and Rockwell Boy took later purses, with Phebus winning the three-fourths mile running race in 1:25 3-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strafford Springs
Conn
Professor Bristol
Rockwell Boy
van Buren
Laroux
Phebus
Graveness Racing Day at Gravesend Stock Car Races
Gravesend race track report October 10 notes six races with Runover, Adelbert, Handspring, Peacemaker, Cash Day and Bloomer as winners. Times range from 1:03 1-4 to 1:48 1-2 across six furlong to mile events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Runover
Hamilton II
Mr. Reel
Adelbert
Captive
Buckrene
Handspring
Rey Des Carreres
Rubicon
Peacemaker
Arapahoe
Sir Francis
Cash Day
Bombazette
Bell Demere
Bloomer
Lavienta
Medica
Topsham Sagadahoc Fair Races Draw Big Crowd
Topsham Me October 10 large crowd attends Sagadahoc county fair second day events trotting trick bicycle riding by Professor Lyons of Boston and balloon ascent by Professor C C Bonnette. Races include 2 27 class St Patrick best time 2 25 4 and 2 40 class Gypsy best time 2 32 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Sagadahoc
Topsham
Professor Lyons
Boston
C. C. Bonnette
St. Patrick
Vermont Track Meet Sees No Fast Times in Day Three
Burlington VT Oct 10 weather improved yet no records fell as two races were decided in straight heats. Summaries note 2:28 class Buckshot time 2:25 1class trot Lady Watson b m time 2:21 1-4 with outcomes determined in heat format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Buckshot
Lady Watson
B. m
River Side Driving Park races report finishes and times
At Riverside Driving Park in Danielson Connecticut on October 10, six heats completed purses of 300, 200 and 300 dollars were won by Edith T Ralph and Tom L with best times 2 21 2, 2 24 1 2 and 2 22 1 4 respectively.
Riverside Park Fair Ends With Horse Show Highlights
Bethel Me Oct 10 on the fair's final day a fine display of horses and colts capped by the 2:45 class won by Viking with best time 2:37 and the 2:22 class taking Eveleyn with best time 2:27 1-4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Riverside Park Fair
Viking
Eveleyn
Lake Shore Park Races Attract 8000 In Springvale
In Springvale Me on October 10, Lake Shore Park drew about 8000 spectators for the day’s races. The 2 45 class was won by Ben Wilkes with a best time of 2 30 1 2 and the 2 36 class went to Ned Allen with a best time of 2 26 1 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springvale
Lake Shore Park
Ben Wilkes
Ned Allen
English Highs Second Eleven
English High School forms a second eleven with about twenty five candidates. Captain is H F Chevalier, manager C M Bill. Ends contest Smith Sears McCormack. tackles Andrews Cameron Brown Winn. Guards likely Lewis Wyman. backs led by Sullivan Raine Chevalier. Quarter Bills McDermott. Leatherbee sole fullback. Canol expected at centre. Many games arranged, some dates open. Write to C M Bliss for season games.
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H. F. Chevalier
C. M. Bill
Smith
Sears
McCormack
Andrews
Cameron
Brown
Winn
Lewis
Wyman
Sullivan
Raine
Chevalier
Bill
McDermott
Leatherbee
Canol
C. M. Bliss
Captain Hickey Disabled at Williams College
Captain Hickey of the Williams College football eleven is laid up with water on the knee and cannot say when he will play again. His absence will weaken the team at this critical time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Hickey
Williams College
Coury Glades: Great Sport At Country Club Trials
The second whippet racing day at Clyde Park's Country Club drew a larger crowd and more refined spectators. Turpin won the autumn handicap in heat four, Tim Toddle took the final, and the Country Club handicap produced a close finish with Mary first and Flyer close behind. Bicycle gymkhana events included prizes by Little, Francis, Miller, and Forbes. Polo on bicycles was scheduled for 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Park
Messrs
Forbes
Francis
Littie
Miller
Osborne
J. L. Little, Jr
Samuel Berry
Turpin
Harry Mellor
Spider
Walter J. Comstock
Tyrant
Samuel ‘Beatry
Bendigo
Oliver Ames
Ames
Hunnewell
Robert Redford
Spring
Flasher
Tim Toddle
New England
Hunnewell'& Brooks
Snow
J. Murray Forbes
Flyer
Hunnewell & Broecks
Zip
Mary
Oscar W. Donner
Streak
Ames Fashion
Allan Forbes
G. H. Francis
H. W. Miller
George Osborne
E.R. Little
J. JL. Little, Jr
Mr. Forbes
Mr. Little
Malcolm Williams
Chester Noyes
Young Williams
Regal Shoe Ad Claims Best Value in Market
A trade ad boasts the Regal Shoe as the best buy and best for any money, suggesting it costs $2 more than a $3.00 shoe yet equals $5.00 shoes in quality, offering a $7.50 saving for the buyer compared with competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal
Senator Gilbride Dies After Short Illness
The 29 year old Senator M. B. Gilbride died at home on 10 Billercia Street after two weeks with typhoid fever. A prominent figure in Boston politics and business, he had just been renominated for the Senate and previously served in the House of Representatives for Ward 8. His death prompts jockeying for his seat as Democrats and local figures name successors, with funeral planned for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Gilbride
Billerica Street
Senate
House of Representatives
Ward 8
Common Council of
Boston
Old West End
Whho
O’brien
Martin M. Lomasney
Keenan
William Donovan
East Cambridge
Daniel McLaughlin
Senate of 189
State House
Chase's Funeral for Col William Leverett
Funeral held at St Pauls Brookline for Colonel William Leverett. numerous corporate representatives attended. Pallbearers included Fay, Jones, Macy, de las Casas, Edmands, Stimson, Warren, Marcy, Russell, Williams, Lowell, Porter. Clergy Rev Leonard K Storrs officiated. music noted. burial at Forest Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leverett
Chase
Brookline
Clement K. Fay
Jerome Jones
Arthur Macy
W. B. de Las Casas
Thomas F. Edmands
Frederick J. Stimson
Henry D. Warren
Henry 8. Marcy
Joseph B. Russell
Moses Williams
Charlies Lowell
H. G
Forest Hills
Will of Colonel Chase Probate in Dedham
The will of William L. Chase late of Brookline a noted Boston merchant was filed for probating at the Norfolk Registry in Dedham. Executors named include George W. Leverett Cambrid Joseph B. Russell Belmont and T Russell Sullivan Brookline. Public bequests include 5000 to Harvard College for a medical school scholarship and a 5000 endowment to the Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed.
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Dedham
William L. Chase
Brookline
Boston
Norfolk
George W. Leverett
Cambrid
Joseph B. Russell
Belmont
T. Russell Sullivan
St. Paul’s Church
Mary Greenough Chase
Church Home For
Society For the Relief of Widows and Orphans
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Papyrus Club
First Corps of Cadets
Somerset
Union
St. Botolph
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Church Home
Harvard College
Charles B. Porter
Funeral of Henry A. Richards in Weymouth
The funeral for Henry A. Richards of Augustus J. Richards & Sons was held from his Commerc ial Street home this afternoon. Attending were Col Peter Carr of Taunton Col B S Lovell John P Lovell bank directors of Union National Bank and town officials. Bearers included Christopher Webb Clapp James Jones L H Johnson Arthur E Pratt and Henry Lovell. Interment followed at Ashwood Cemetery. Town stores closed and business suspended during the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Henry A. Richards
Augustus
J. Richards & Sons
Commercial Street
Peter Carr
Taunton
B.S. Lovell
John P. Lovell
Union National Bank
Messrs
Christopher, Webb
Charles Clapp
James Jones
H. H. Johnson
Arthur E. Pratt
Henry Lovell
Ashwood Cemetery
Death of veteran sea captain in South Portland
South Portland Me Oct 10 Captain Asa Littlejohn a veteran sea captain who sailed since boyhood died at noon of apoplexy. He had spent over sixty years at sea and was 75. He is survived by five sons and three daughters. all but one son are captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Asa Littlejohn
Warren Baseball Club Social Draws Wide Dorchester Attendance
The Warren Baseball Club, a leading Dorchester group, hosted its annual social at Norfolk Hall last evening. Attendees enjoyed decorated surroundings, many costumes, and Rockett's Orchestra provided musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Warren Baseball Club
Norfolk’ Hall
Rockett
Carriage overturns injuring Mrs Fitch in Brookline incident
Mrs. BP Fitch of 25 Robinhood Street Dorchester and a companion were riding on Beacon Street Brookline yesterday afternoon when the carriage overturned. Mrs Fitch suffered a bad facial cut and severe bruises while the other woman was shaken but unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP. .Q. Fitch
Robinhood Street
Dorchester
Beacon Street
Brookline
Channing Hall Talk Sets Oct 12 Address at Unitarian
The Channing Hall talk will be held next Saturday October 12 at the Unitarian building 2 Beacon Street at 2 30 pm. Rev W Hanson Pulsford will address three grades primary intermediate and advanced on Lesson 6 The Mustard Seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian
Beacon Street
W. Hanson Pulsford
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Whittington. Park
Governor Clark
Apos
Harry Hutchins
Mechanics’ Fair
Concord Track
Yankee Clo. Co
Gummer St
Croker
Strafford Springs Fair
Riverside Park
Bethel Fair
English High
Danvers
Everett High School
Danvers High
California
Gallen
Farrar
Faneuil Mall Square
L. C. Bliss & CO
Providence
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Brockton, Mass
Senator Gilbride
Colonel Chase
H. A. Richards
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