Hot Springs arena chosen for Corbett Fitzsimmons fight
Hot Springs officials arrived with architect E H Y Stiven and a Dallas delegation to finalize Whittington Park as the arena site. Lumber from Dallas will be shipped in, hundreds to work day and night, and the Met Springs Railroad begins laying sidings to handle passenger cars for the bout timetable.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Waters
Martin
E. HY Stiven
Dallas
Whittington Park
Met Springs Raiload Company
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Governor Clark Delays Comment on Arkansas Prize Fight
In an interview Governor Clark says neither Corbett nor Simmons has stated plans to stage the mill in any state and he will wait for tangible developments before deciding. He notes Arkansas law could bar visitors for prohibited purposes. Attorney General Kinsworthy hopes the mill does not come to Arkansas to pull off the fight and would prosecute if necessary.
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Little Rock
Ark
Clark
Corbett
Izsimmons
Arkana
Sas
Hot Springs
Kinsworthy
Tody
Arkansas
Corbett Resumes Training in San Antonio as Fight Nears
Corbett resumes training in San Antonio Texas on October 10 as his party returns from Austin. Rumors say the grand jury may seek indictments of Corbett Fitzsimmons and Stuart but no arraignment is planned. Corbett says he is glad the fight location is settled and will not depart for Hot Springs until a day or two before the bout.
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San Antonio
Tex
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Stuart
Attorney General Harmon weighs hot springs boxing duel
In a lively memo the Attorney General Harmon weighs whether the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight can be staged on federal property at Hot Springs Arkansas. He notes local officials may push to host the bout there while Governor Clark hints at possible opposition and Florida Athletic Club talks in Dallas. England’s National Sporting Club is named as a potential organizer if Hot Springs blocks the event.
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United States
Judge Harmon
Hot Springs
Ark
Tom Cribb
Washington
Clark
Springs
Waters
Martin
Dallas
Florida Athletic Club
Hot Springs Fis Aittle
Grand Opera House
England
National Sporting Club of London
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Florida
Dave Heffernan
Robert
Stonewall
Heffernan
New England
Allen
Arthur McArthur
Riverside Boat Club
Ben
J. A. Adams
McArthur
Barney
Barry McCann
Hverett
McCann
Boxer McCann Sets Bout With Heffernan After Christmas
The article notes McCann plans a post Christmas meeting with Heffernan and bets $50 that Heffernan cannot stop him in five rounds. Heffernan weighs 125 pounds and McCann will not exceed 115. McCann claims two prior decisions over Heffernan.
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Heffernan
McCann
Harry
Hutchins
Roxbury Wheelmen Ban Centennial Ride Plans
In Boston newspapers cycling notes report Roxbury Wheelmen urged to join Suffolk Century to Newburyport next Sunday with prize emphasis. The piece humorously notes invitations to several clubs and a skipped century to avoid hurting feelings. It covers John R French rumor, Newton Upper Falls accident talk, and long distance records with Faxon and others pacing. A Linden Social Club ten mile race entries list shows handicaps.
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Roxbury
Newburyport
H M. Gordon
Chelsea Cycle
Suffolks
Razoux
Handy Furtheir
John .R. French
Chestnut Street
Newton Upper Falls
Newtons
John R. French
French
Harley Davidson
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Charley
Faxon
Worcester
Linden Social Club
Mellen Nash
Will Hatch
Will Rowe
John Stordar
George Randall
Harry Sweet
David Robbin
Bert Rollin
Bert Decose
Willie Holland
Yachting Circles Discuss Alleged American Rivals
The Courier reports arrival of Captains Cranfield and Sycamore of the Valkyrie II amid circulating startling stories against Americans in yachting. Captain Sycamore declines to comment while the Liverpool Post hints that an official English race report will reveal details affecting the cup contest.
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Liverpool
the Courier
Cranfield
Sycamore
Liverpool Post
Tanning Industry of the South Shore highlighted by Quincy Society
The Quincy Historical Society met at its new Adams building rooms opened for inspection. E H Dewson delivered a paper on the tanning industry of the South Shore. The society, formed just over a year ago, presented a sizable collection of historical materials on display.
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Quincy
Quincy Historical Society
E. H. Dewson
South Shore
Adams Building
Special excursions to MeChANics Fair by New England railroad
Special excursions to the Mechanics Fair will be run by the New England railroad this month. Routes include Norwich to Putnam on Oct 17, Hartford to North Windham on Oct 18, Milford to Woonsocket on Oct 19.
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New England Railroad
Norwich and
Putnam
Hartford and
North Windham
Milford and Woonsocket
Breidablik Foundered Near Limpopo With Three Drowned
The Norwegian bark Breidablik under Captain Arnesen, which sailed from Cardiff on July 28 toward Delagoa Bay, foundered near Limpopo. Three crew members were drowned.
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London
Breidablik
Arnesen
Cardiff
Delagoa Bay
Limpopo
Mystery meeting held by Speedwell alone excepted
A cryptic note records a meeting of Mysti's October with Speedwell absent excepted, leaving the event details unclear but signaling a solitary session or decision without Speedwell's presence.
Tomah Wins 2 10 Heat, Nemoline Takes Narrow Win
Mystic Park trots on a stormy October day yield upset finishes. Tomah led the 2:10 trot early but Nemoline overhauled him for the heat victory amid a day of swift comers and unfinished races. Speedwell won the 2:24 trot, while Don C. and others failed to place in the late heats.
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Medford
Mystic Park
Speedwell
Pan Clare
Trout
Dan Wilkes
Trotters
Jock
Bowen
Tomah
Colonel Kuser
Nemoline
Mascot, Jr
Charley P
Abbott Wilkes
B. B
Alego
Sheriff
Scott McCoy
Aliyo
Jerry O'Neil
Alcyo
Scott Mce-Coy
Bowler
Don C
Pedler
Dudley Olcott
Preane
Steele
Damantrnce
G. G
Mambrino Wilkes
Leary
B. H
Tadiogas
Cheney
Csceccceseaee
Vera
B. m
Hooper
Moaseae
Lizzie Garnet
Mi Reene
Golden Bells
Ch Tm
Sf Odge
Ng Wilkes
B. G
oNemea Ce
Dai Oy
Ee Lambert
Ch. m
Ch. G
Edgardo
Olympus
Secon
Bik. m
Bor
Edith H
Cook
Col. Pa
Major
Newis
Axe Alcyone
Sunshine
Ain
Wilkes
Weed Wilkes
Wilson
Don Carlos
Stone
Csvegees
Prince Lavalard
G. H. Sabei
Soudan
Baver
Eeeseeeereee
National
Demorest
Webentens
Nea
Sevacaseek
Lady Alcy
Roan m. Conei
Tope
S.cceeeseees
Whirlwind and Tipsey Wilkes Triumph In New Hampshire Horse Races
Crowds watch at Concord as Whirlwind wins the 2:27 class and Tipsey Wilkes takes the 2:34 class. Due to excess scoring, both events are postponed to tomorrow at 1 pm. Vida and Frank Clay each win two heats. Prohibition shows a strong half mile effort near the state yearling record.
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Concord
N. H
Hedis
Whirlwind
Tipsey Wilkes
Vida
Frank Clay
John
Blanchard
Prohibition
New England
Prince Cuyler
Cuyler
Bessie Snow
Princess Clara
Tipgey Wilkes
Frank. Claymon
Bakers Kidney Pills Ad and Race Results Brief
Railroad workers and travelers suffer back ache from strain. Baker's Kidney Pills aid nature and act as a tonic. A free book is offered. pills cost 50 cents at Druggists. In racing results Frank Clay posted 2 23 and Vida 2 24 for best times.
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Baker
Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Croker Buys First Horse as He Plans for Future Racing
New York Oct 10 Richard Croker returns from England and begins assembling a stable. He purchased S Excess a four year old by Sir Modred D. x janne from J W Rogers retaining ownership for a month before shipping to England to winter. Turfmen expect Croker to bid at Saturday's Gaverend track sale where Aquital Haz et and other top performers will be offered.
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New York
Richard Croker
England
S. Excess
Modred D.xjanne
J. W. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Gaverend
Strafford Springs Fair Draws 7000 as Horses Race and Balloon Accident
Seven thousand spectators attend the Strafford Springs fair second day. Rockwell Boy wins the 2:25 trot and pace, Van Buren dominates the 2:35 and 2:50 events, Doctor claims the 2:50 purse, and Phebus takes the running race. Laroux’s balloon ascends but lands in an oak tree, injuring her.
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Strafford Springs
Conn
Professor Bristol
Rockwell Boy
van Buren
Laroux
Graving End butchers? race results at Gravesend track
Gravesend track results list six races on October 10. Winners include Runover in six furlongs and Adelbert in one mile. Billow stakes was taken by Handspring with Rey des Carreres second. Bay Shore stakes went to Peacemaker ahead of Arapahoe and Sir Francis. Cash Day won the one mile and a furlong race with Bombazette second. Five furlongs saw Bloomer victorious with Lavienta and Medica following. Time notes provided for each race.
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Gravesend
Runover
Hamilton II
Mr. Reel
Adelbert
Buckrene
Handspring
Rey Des Carreres
Rubicon
Peacemaker
Arapahoe
Sir Francis
Cash Day
Bombazette
Beldemere
Bloomer
Lavienta
Medica
Sagadahoc Fair at Topsham Yields Fast Trots and Balloon Ascents
A large crowd attended the Sagadahoc county fair second day at Topsham with trotting events, trick bicycle riding by Professor Lyons of Boston, and a balloon ascent by Professor C. C. Bonnette. Winners included St. Patrick in the 2:27 class with a best time of 2:25 1-4 and Gypsy in the 2:40 class with 2:32 1-4.
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Brunswick
Sagadahoc
Topsham
Professor Lyons
Boston
C. C. Bonnette
St. Patrick
Burlington meet third day yields no fast times
In Burlington Vermont on October 20 the third day of the meeting enjoyed better weather but no fast times. Two races were decided in straight heats with Buckshot clocking 2 25 for the 2:25 class and Lady Watson nursing a 2:21 1-4 in the trot.
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Burlington
Stummaries
Buckshot
Lady Watson
B. m
Riverside Park racing results show Edith T Ralph Tom L wins
At Riverside Driving Park Danielson Connecticut on October 10 race heats concluded with Edith T winning the unfinished 2:26 class worth 300 dollars with best time 2 22 1 2. Ralph won the 2:32 class 200 dollars with 2 24 1 2. Tom L claimed the 2:23 class 300 dollars with 2 22 1 4.
Riverside Park Fair Closes After Fine Horse Display
Bethel Maine October 10 report notes the Riverside Park fair ends with a strong horse show. Viking won the 2:45 class with best time 2:37 and Eveleyn won the 2:22 class with best time 2:27.
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Bethel
Riverside Park Fair
Viking
Eveleyn
Lake Shore Park Races Highlight Fall Meet Wins
In Springvale Maine 8000 spectators filled Lake Shore Park for a fall meet. Ben Wilkes won the 2:45 class with a best time of 2 30 1 2 and Ned Allen captured the 2:36 class with a top mark of 2 26 1 4.
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Springvale
Lake Shore Park
Ben Wilkes
Ned Allen
English Highs Second Eleven Forms for Season
A second eleven is created at English High School with about twenty five candidates. Captain is H F Chevalier and manager C M Bill. Positions listed include ends Sears Smith McCormack and tackles Andrews Cameron Brown Winn. Guards likely Lewis and Wyman. backs feature Sullivan Raine Chevalier. quarter Bill and McDermott. fullback Leatherbee. Centre Canol, heavy with prior first eleven experience. Numerous games arranged with some dates open. players urged to contact C M Bliss.
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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
Hizn
Captain Hickey sidelined by knee injury at Williams
Captain Hickey of the Williams College football eleven is laid up with water on the knee and it is uncertain when he can return. His absence weakens the team during a critical period.
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Williamstown
Hickey
Williams College
Gymkhana Bicycles and Whippet Races Draw Big Crowd
The Country Club event at Clyde Park featured a second day of whippet races with four heats and a final won by Tim Toddle. Bicycles added gymkhana contests with Mr J L Little Jr and Mr H W Miller among winners. Today repeats include whippet heats and a pole game at 3 o clock.
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Clyde Park
Forbes
Francis
Little
Miller
Osborne
J. ‘L. Little, Jr
Allan Forbes
G. H. Francis
J. L. Little
H. W. Miller
George Osborne
E.R. Little
J. L. Little, Jr
E. R. Little
Mr. Forbes
Mr. Little
Malcolms
Chester Noyes
Young Williams
Regal Shoe Claim Ad Promises Best Value for Money
An advertisement asserts the Regal Shoe is the best shoe for the money, cheaper than $5.00 shoes yet costing $2.00 more than a $3.00 pair. It promises a savings of $7.50 to the buyer compared with alternatives.
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Regal
Senator Gilbride Dies At 29 In Boston Ward 8
The North and West Ends mourn the death of Senator M. B. Gilbride at his Boston home 10 Billercia street after a two week typhoid illness. A young man of promise, he was recently renominated for the Senate and had a notable record in the House of Representatives. Funeral set for next Sunday as political figures speculate on his successor amid ward nominations and council speculation.
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M. B. Gilbride
Billerica Street
Senate
House of Representatives
Ward 8
Common Council of
Boston
Boston Public Schools
Boston College
Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Company
South Market Street
T. J. Gray
Gilbride & Gray
Old West End
O’brien
Martin M. Lomasney
Keenan
William Donovan
East Cambridge
Daniel McLaughlin
State House
Funeral of Colonel William Leverett Chase
The funeral for Colonel William Leverett Chase was held yesterday at St. Pauls Church Brookline with many corporate representatives in attendance. Pallbearers included Clement Fay Jerome Jones Arthur Macy and others. trustees and friends filled the service conducted by the Rev Leonard Storrs. Burial followed at Forest Hills with elaborate floral tributes and a specially chosen musical program.
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William Leverett
Chase
St. Paul's Church
Brookline
Clement K. Fay
Jerome Jones
Arthur Macy
W. B. de Las Casas
Thomas F. Edmards
Frederick J. Stimson
Henry D. Warren
Henry S. Marcy
Joseph B. Russell
Moses Williams
Charles Lowell
H. G. Porter
Harrison
J. L. Carter
Percival Lowage H
M. Cutts
D. H. Kane
Henry Scept Chase
Harcourt Amory
F. C. Lowell
F.S. Livinwood
Leonard K. Storrs
Forest Hills
Will of Colonel Chase Probate Filed in Dedham
William L. Chase of Brookline named executors George W. Leverett Joseph B. Russell and T. Russell Sullivan. He leaves funds to St Pauls Brookline church firm, Church Home for Widows and Orphans, Papyrus Club, war medals, and several clubs. Major bequests total 40000 to MGH MIT church home and Dedham diocese society. Harvard College may receive contingent legacies. A prior 1891Godich creates Charles B Porter scholarships and free bed at MGH.
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Dedham
William L. Chase
Brookline
Boston
Norfolk
George W. Leverett
St. Paul's Church
Mary Greenough Chase
Church Home For
Society For the Relief of
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Papyrus Club
Cadrus
Somerset
Union
St. Botolph
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Church Home
Orephans
Protestant Episcopal
Harvard College
Charles B. Porter
Funeral of H A Richards in Weymouth
The funeral of Henry A Richards of Augustus J Richards & Soris was held from his Com mercial street home this afternoon in Weymouth. Attending were Col Peter Carr of Taunton Col B S Lovell John P Lovell and Union National Bank directors. Bearers included Christopher Webb Clapp Jones Johnson Pratt and Henry Lovell. Interment was at Ashwood Cemetery. Town stores closed and business suspended for the service.
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H. A. Richards
Weymouth
Henry A. Richards
Augustus, J., Richards & Soris
Commercial Street
Peter Carr
Taunton
B. S. Lovell
John P. Lovell
Union National Bank
Messrs
Christopher, Webb
Charles Clapp
James Jones
L. H. H. Johnson
Arthur E. Pratt
Henry Lovell
Ashwood Cemetery
Captain Asa Littlejohn Dies After Sixty Years At Sea
South Portland Maine Oct 10 Captain Asa Littlejohn veteran sea captain died this noon of apoplexy aged 75 He sailed the seas for over six decades leaving five sons all but one captains and three daughters surviving him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Asa Littlejohn
Warren Baseball Club Social Draws Dorchester Crowds
The Warren Baseball Club, a leading Dorchester organization, hosted its annual social at Norfolk Hall with large turnout. Rockett's Orchestra provided music as attendees in festive costumes enjoyed a successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Warren Baseball Club
Norfolk’ Hall
Rockett
Carriage Overturns In Brookline Accident
Mrs. B C Fitch of Dorchester riding with a companion on Beacon Street Brookline was thrown from a carriage when it overturned. Fitch suffered deep facial cuts and severe bruises while the other passenger escaped unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Fitch
Robinhood Street
Dorchester
Beacon Street
Brookline
Channing Hall Talk Set by Rev Pulsford at Unitarian
The usual Channing Hall talk is scheduled for next Saturday October twelve at 2 30 PM. The event takes place at the Unitarian building 25 Beacon Street and will be conducted by the Rev W Hanson Pulsford. He will address primary, intermediate and advanced grades on Lesson 6 The Mustard Seed.
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Unitarian Building
Beacon Street
W. Hanson Pulsford
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