Fitzsimmons Sparring Blow Discharges Dempsey
In Cincinnati on Oct 10 Bob Fitzsimmons sparring partner Mike Dempsey of New York was knocked to the floor after a blow to the chest. Dempsey, said to be drunk, was discharged and escorted home. Fitzsimmons defended the blow as light and said Dempsey overindulged beforehand. Ernest Roeber and Mike Conly were noted as possible replacements.
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Cincinnati
Bob" Fitzsimmons
Bills
Mike Dempsey
New York
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Bob
Dempsey
Ithaca
Boxing Gossip and Tonight’s City Cards
Boxing gossip lists six round bouts at Quaker City Philadelphia and longer fights at Olympic Buffalo. Notable matches include Mysterious Billy Smith vs Jack Bonner in Philadelphia and Sammy Kelly vs Luke Burke at Buffalo. The Roanoke Club hosts a smoker on October 2 with limited invites.
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Billy Smith
Jack Bonner
Joe Dougherty
Jack O'Brien
Crockey Boyle
Frank Bradley
Steve Flanigan
Kid Benisconi
W. Farren
Joe Wrenn
Buck Garri
Billy Harris
Quaker City A. C. Philadelphia
Sammy Keily
Lake Burke
Buck Kennedy
Peter Lacy
Olympic A
Tom Butler
Lew DeMonge
Johnny Glynn
Kid Thomas
Billy Teller
Hugh Mce- Winters
Greenpoint A. C
Brooklyn
Nick Burley
Pat Raedy
Spa A. C
Washington, D. C
Dick Moore
Jack Baty
National A. C
Rochester
Vite Peckham
Joe Dunn
Pennfield
Penn
Leee Lavack
F. Green
Homer Selby
Frank Fortelka
Doc’? Payne
Henry Yompers
Nottingham
A. C
Cleveland
George Ryan
Andy Walsh
Greenwood
N. Y
George Kerwin
Moffitt
Shrosbie
Morgan
Chicago
Billy” Smith
Philadelphia
Bonner
Smith
Sammy Kelly
Billy Plimmer
Luke Burke
Lowell
Olympic A. C
Buffalo
Kelly
Burke
Roanoke Club
North Russell Street
Golf
South
Boston
Canada
Carbonneau
Quebec
New York
Cincinnati Sports
Frank Erne
George Stout
Erne
Stout
Cincinnati
Tommy Ryan
McAuliffe
Ryan
Gordon
Hemenway Gymnasium
Harvard
Polo A. C
Lawrence
Revere Beach
Eddy Curry
Sally Smith
Mike Leonard
Charley Burns
Johnny van Heest
Oscar Gardner
George V. Tuohey
Fly Casting Record Smashed by Mansfield in San Francisco
At the San Francisco Fly Casting Club annual tournament W D Mansfield the champion long distance caster broke the world record again extending the feat beyond 111% feet after previously breaking the record months earlier.
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San Francisco
W. D. Mansfield
Disturbance at Cambridge Salvation Army Meeting
A Cambridge Salvation Army meeting turned riotous as a crowd disrupted prayers. A soldier chased a man named Thomas Dunn of East Cambridge after a scuffle in Central Square, and Dunn was held at Station 2 pending explanation to Judge Almy.
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Cambridge
The
Salvation Army
Station 2
Almy
Army
Salvationist
Central Square
Thomas Dunn
Third Street
East Cambridge
Work of Pitchers Dominates Season Stat List
Pitcher Nichols of Boston leads the season in win totals with 82 victories. The compiled schedule ranks pitchers by wins across teams including Rusie of New York with 28, Klobedanz and Hoffer 23, and many others from Baltimore Cleveland Chicago St. Louis and Philadelphia. The list highlights key performers like Stivetts and Donahue with double‑digit wins and notes numerous players across major clubs. The data presents a season‑long comparison of pitching prowess through the presented standings.
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Nichols
Boston
W. Nichols
Rusie
N. Y
Klobedanz
Bos
Hoffer, Balt
Pan
Meek
Lewis, Pastas
Seymour
Meyes Balt
Riffith, Chi
Hawley, Pitts
Dwyer, Cin
Dunn
Brook
Killen
Pitts
Powell
Cleve
Cunningham
Fisher
Ehret,’ Cin
Hart
St. Louis
Sullivan
Tannehill
King
Wash
Hasings
Pitts Clarke
Doheny
W. Tapamman
St. Sini Ti Mille
Dunkle
Phil
Evans, L
Gettig, N
Dowling, Liville
Korn Pot McMahon
Adhoft
Ae L
Eace
Pet
All Americans Edged by Picked Team in Hoboken Scrimmage
In Hoboken on Oct 10 the All Americans faced a picked team that included several Boston league players. Final score read All-Americans with a small margin over the picked squad, batteries Hastings and Donahue Kennedy and Smith noted in the lineup.
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New York
Hoboken
Hastings
Donahue
Kennedy
Smith
General Fitzhugh Lee Registers in Washington
General Fitzhugh Lee consul-general to Havana arrived in Washington late tonight and checked into the Shoreham Hotel. It is believed he will receive final presidential instructions before sailing back to Havana for his post, likely around mid October.
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Washington, D. C
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Shoreham
Lee
Fire destroys barn in North Revere
A barn owned by N. F. Mayo in North Revere burned yesterday afternoon around 1 o'clock. The hay-filled structure was destroyed with an estimated loss of 200 dollars for the building and 300 dollars for its contents. The cause remains unknown.
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North Revere
N. ‘.F. Mayo
Division 2 AOH to Aid Irish Famine Relief
The regular meeting of Division 2 A. O. H. at St. Andrew's Hall, chaired by M. J. O'Connor, discussed famine distress in Ireland. Members pledged to extend help and preparations began for a Thanksgiving social and literary entertainment ahead of the next council meeting in October.
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St. Andrew's Hall
M. J. O’connor
Ireland
E. J. McCauley
J. F. Ahern
Coaches and players shuffle for upcoming games
Captain Warnock resigns his captaincy due to lack of candidates. Billy Murphy nears full recovery and aims to play in championship games. Jack Kelley joins Latin School as halfback. Captain Parker returns from illness to help Brookline. Dick Drake excels at full back for Medford High. Shea rumored out for Hopkinton. Sawin may play quarterback for Newtowne A A. Don O’Brien of BE HS shines as a back. Buxbaum and Sullivan contest right halfback at English High. Low of Boston Latin played for Dartmouth against a rival Saturday.
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Warnock
Billy Murphy
Jack Kelley
Captain Parker
Brookline
Dick Drake
Medford High
Shea
Hoppy
Sawin
Newtowne A. A
Don" O'Brien
BE. H
E M Farnsworth Buried at Brookline Family Rites
Simple but impressive funeral services were held for Edward M. Farnsworth at his home 60 Clark Road Brookline yesterday afternoon. The private ceremony included Scripture readings and prayers conducted by Rev K Th Webb with a large gathering of relatives and friends. The Columbian Male Quartet performed as wreaths from Farnsworth Hoyt Co and Brockton factory employees were sent. Four sons served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
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Edward M. Farnsworth
Clark Road
Brookline
K. Th. Webb
Shawmut Avenue Church
Boston
Farnsworth, Hoyt & Co
Brockton
Farnsworth
Forest Hills Cemetery
Pond’s Extract Endorsed as Safe Witch Hazel Remedy
A medical note cites witch hazel as sedative astringent and mild antiseptic, warning that common extracts irritate skin. It highlights Pond’s Extract as the reliable preparation offering full healing properties without irritation, trusted by physicians for years.
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International Journal of Burgery
Fine Cycling Day Brings Splendid Weather for Century Runs
A clear breezy autumn day drew thousands to long rides within the 20 mile sandpaper district. Bay State Wheelmen led a 33 rider Boston to Providence century, starting at Copley Square 7:10 and finishing at 12 noon, return by 7:15 with no accidents. Forty starters, seven failed. Notable riders included Mahan and Yeaton on tandem and Gordon on single. First Boston women completed a double century, riding from midnight to join Woods and Atwood, finishing after 6:30 pm. Other finishers and pacers listed. a 10 year old Frank Rollins completed the Orient Cycle Club century in strong form.
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Boston
Bay State
Providence
Copley Square
M. H. Mahan
Captain Yeaton
Harry M. Gordon
Walter Nash
Edward Raphael
W. R. Kerwin
G. H. Garcelon
J.8. Adams
Mr. Arling
J. B. Smith
G. C. Gebelein
George Hodgdon
Paul E. Wright
J. C. Black
F. W. Gifford
H. Franklin
Joseph T. Stoehr
Edward W. Pearson
Joseph C. Prescott
Thomas J
BE. F. Atwood
W. A. Woods
Henry E. Ducker
F. Greenwood
J. B. Burns
W. E. Newell
F. H. Follenn
B. L. Newman
Hattie Hurlpurt
B. Leighton
Will McCune
F. C. Skinner
Itland
Newburyport
Messrs
F. H. Mason
W. B. Mason
Pawtuxet
Eckberg Heads Riders In New England Amateur Circuit
Victor Eckberg of Worcester leads the riders after the New England amateur circuit just closed, winning the Handicap per Percival shield by a percentage of .453. Horace B. Hills of Providence places second with .270. The final standings of the circuit follow.
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Victor Eckberg
Worcester
New England
Percival
Horace B. Hills
Providence
Dorchester Club to Fold as Bowling Teams Dwindle
The Dorchester Central Club may disband its bowling section after a sharp drop in membership. Three league meetings are set for this week including the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League tonight, Mercantile League bowlers tomorrow at the United States Hotel, and the Insurance League season opener Thursday led by Secretary George Nayeon. Most last year’s bowlers intend to rejoin.
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Dorchester Central Club
Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League
United States
Mercantile League
Insurance League
George Nayeon
William F. Murray
Winthrop
Charlestown
Knights of the Sacred Heart
West End
Winthrops
Sacred Heart
Mayor reviews single chamber bill for Boston reform
The speaker argues the single chamber measure, while not perfect, achieves broad public support and could hinder future changes if rejected. He notes municipal progress hinges on raising the City Council’s role and suggests the measure is a foundation for future improvements and potential follow‑up legislation.
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Boston
Council Reforms Preserve Local Representation in New City Chamber
The article explains the new consolidated city chamber retains local ward representation with two thirds of members elected by wards. It states neither the Board of Aldermen nor the Common Council is abolished, but merged into a single body. The plan removes the old power split and boosts local members’ influence while simplifying governance.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Objections to Ward Reduction in Local Government
Politicians in some quarters contest lowering three Common Councilmen to one ward Alderman arguing it reduces openings for politicians. Proponents say centralizing power with one Alderman raises the office’s prestige and focus, potentially improving ward representation and accountability.
Aldermen Should Represent City Wide Interests
The piece argues for creating a ward based Alderman office and reducing Alder men-at-large from twelve to six with two year terms. It contends this will balance local claims with city needs, increase accountability, and raise the quality of candidates through heightened voter scrutiny.
Election of President by People a Safeguard
The text notes that electing the chamber president directly by the people is an innovation in Massachusetts and adds an important safeguard around the new body. It argues committee appointments are vital matters in this context.
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Massachusetts
Direct City Council reform praised for independence and efficiency
A proponent argues for electing the City Council president by voters, creating a strong independent presiding officer and a larger chamber of 38. The plan promises better representation, clearer committee work, stronger public input, and safeguards including two readings for appropriations and veto considerations.
Turmoil in Ward 8 over senatorial bid and loyalties
Local political feud tightens around Senator Lomasney amid split loyalties in Ward 8. Alderman Donovan of Ward 8 challenges Lomasney over delegation, while Ward 2 Donovan questions the legality of the Rourke nomination. Berwin may seek Republican nomination drawing Hebrew-descent voters as North and West Ends swing. The district faces a serious political crisis with rival claims, vows of vengeance, and shifting alliances.
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Lomasney
Donovan
Rourke
Senate
Berwin
William F. Donovan
William J. Donovan
Daniel D. Rourke
Edward J. Donovan
William J F. Donovan
Donovan of Ward 2
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
State Committee
Alderman Berwin
Count Charles Sellern to Wed Miss Antoine Woerlshoffer
The Morning Post reports a marriage arranged between Count Charles Sellern and Miss Antoine Woerlshoffer daughter of the late Charles Woerlshoffer of New York City.
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London
the Morning Post
Count Charles Sellern
Antoine Woerlshoffer
Charles Woerlshoffer
New York City
Kelcher challenges Quirk to direct appeal for Senate nom
In Boston on Oct 10 1897 John A Kelcher of Ward 9 challenges Charles I Quirk of Ward 17 to drop convention rules and face voters directly for the Democratic Senate nomination. Kelcher cites a Quinn letter and pledges while accusing Quirk of machine tactics and promising to back Kelcher if voters decide. Quinn counters claim of fair play while both sides debate the path to nomination.
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John A. Kelcher
Ward 9
Charles I. Quirk
Ward 17
Keliher
Quirk
Quinn
Ward 7
Senate
Charles I, Quirk
Ward 8
John Quinn, Jr
John Quinn
Patrick J. Daly
John A. Kelihdr
Boaton
Fever Spreads in New Orleans as Yellow Fever Fears Rise
New Orleans reports 36 new cases and five deaths as doctors note infections in multiple wards. A second Algiers death and several recoveries are recorded. In Galveston Dr Guiteras disputes official counts and cites dengue fever possibility while urging full reporting. Santa Fe line remains only rail open as 118 depart for New York and 40 sail to Bay Shore points.
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New Orleans
Algiers
Carerollton
Otto Leich
Galveston
Tex
Guiteras
Wyman
Santa Fe
New York
Bay Shore
Harbored Fever Ship Fumigated Off Boston Harbor
The fever ship Horizon lay at Boston Merbor as survivors were treated by Drs. Carson and Green on Gallop's Island. Quarantined nineteen crew members received baths with purgatives and new clothing while officers await release for cargo handling. The disinfecting crew has finished work and the ship will be docked within a day.
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Boston
Merbor
Drs. Carson
Green
Gallop
Board of Health
Hudson
Political Notes Point to Opened Campaigns This Week
Democratic and Republican campaigns begin to organize in various districts. George Fred Williams and Governor Walcott are slated to speak in Fanueil Hall and Music Hall respectively. Senator Hayes seeks renomination unopposed, while contest looms for Senatorial seats in the third district with Daniel D. Rourke's seat drawing an independent threat. Reflection on ward caucuses and counts at the old Court House.
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Faneuil Hall
George Fred Williams
Walcott
Music Hall
Suffolk
Charles I. Quirk
John A. Kelcher
Pilerpont School House
Hudson Street
James E. Hayes
Sprague
Bunker Hill Streets
Daniel D. Rourke
Senate
Berwin
Pemberton Square
Donovan
Bumstead Hall
Thomas P. Fallon
Old Court House
Young Girl Takes Own Life After Tea cher Reprimand
In NW York on October 10 Mary Miller a 17 year old girl drank carbolic acid at her home after her stepmother rebuked her for staying out late with a lover. She had warned earlier that she would kill herself if teased and kept the threat.
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NW York
Mary Miller
Mary
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