Mystery Park October Meeting Closes With Tight Races
Crowds packed Mystic Park for closing October races as Corinne and Caprice led in two heats while Judge Austin and Osgood battled in the 2:18 trot. The Free-for-all pace ended with Curry driving to victory, postponing the final event to 9:30 this morning amid strong showings by Hanson, Autograph, and Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
Corinne
Austin
Col. Osgood
Caprice
Curry
Paul
B. B
Major
Bowen
Harry
Hanson
Harry S
Autograph
B. m
Cheney
Harry C
Bik. G
Carpenter
Jesse Hanson
B. G
C. H
Golden
Baggs
Savetanees
Oscens
NIN Bay
Esseeee
Seseeees
Edith R
Osgood
Puritan
Edith
G. G
Dove
Colonel Osgood
Faith R
Deany
Ega
Bik. H
Marsh
Gil Curry
Bunco
Thistle
Chesterfield
Brock
Exposed crooked Dempsey Burge boxing deal warned by insider
A Boston boxing column exposes a planned match fixing scheme involving Jack Dempsey and Dick Burge. It cites letters and informants alleging a secret purse deal with Austin Gibbons and others, names judges and promoters, and vows to publish identities of those fixing the bout. It notes Dempsey’s innocence but criticizes Burge’s affiliations and calls for scrutiny of New York figures. It also reports related training notes and other fighters’ pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Dick Burge
Burge
Post
Newton
New York
Metropolis
Sporting World
Billy Madden
Madden
Arthur Lumley
Coney Island Club
Dempsey
Jim Gibbons
Austin Gibbons
Gus Tuthill
Tuthill
Gibbons
Judge
Police Gazette
Lew Morris
Fourth Avenue
Boston
Hadeen
Captain Cooke
John F. Gallagher
Patsey Sheppard
Harry Sigourney
Ham Brock
Jack McAuliffe
Jim Carney
Ike O'Neil Weir
Saxonville
Billy Hennessy
Weir-Murphy
Cribb
Herman BE. L. Beyer
Billy Murphy
Newark
N. J
Ike Weir
Passaic
Weir
Young Griffin
Jerry Marshall
Cribb Club
Coney Island Athletic Club
George Dixon
Johnny Griffin
Dixon
Griffin
Jockeys Injured as Five Fall in Grand Stand Charge
In Clifton New Jersey on Race Day five horses tumbled in front of the grand stand during the third race, injuring jockeys Stuckey Hennessey and Neumeyer who may be fatally hurt. Engeman son of the track president rode Fenella and was shaken. Mamie Kelly reportedly broke her leg. Several horses also sustained injuries. Remaining race results follow with times and placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Kelly
Jim Fagio
Fardy Fox
Hazelhurst
Merritt
West Park
Ebin
Fem
Moralist
Wampum
Gleaming
Merry Duke
Logan
Joe Carter
Lotion
Luckyer
Lumberman
Are Wilson
Twin
SCORES THE WHEELMEN
Judge Burke reports on the Maria Carter inquest. Langton’s bicycle struck the deaf woman on Warren street June 9, causing fatal injuries. He found no criminal liability but urged higher rider responsibility and possible legislation to hold cyclists criminally liable for assaults and civil damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Maria D. Carter
Loyal T. Langton
Warren Street
Langton
Langion
Blaze on Devonshire Street Causes Stock Losses
A fire on the fourth floor of the granite building at 289 and 291 Devonshire Street was reported just before 7 PM by R A Gordon of the Globe. Originating in Raterrsky Bros. & Blumberg’s workrooms, the blaze was confined after twenty minutes of intense fighting, with all floors, except the fourth, undamaged. Total damage to stock and building not to exceed $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire Street
R. A. Gordon
Globe Office
Raterrsky Bros. & Blumberg
Boston Wrapper Manufacturing Company
John C. Meyer & Co
M. C. Hood & Co
Endeavorates In Force Rally At Union Church
The Boston Christian Endeavor Union with over seventy societies and 4000 members plans a large rally at Union Congregational Church on Columbus Avenue next Thursday evening. President Charles F. Allen will preside. Miss Antoinette P. Jones of Falmouth will speak on Floating Societies and Herbert L. Gale of Worcester will give a characteristic address. A special Endeavor praise service is featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Christian Endeavor Union
Union Congregational Church
Columbus Avenue
Charles FE. Allen
Antoinette P. Jones
Falmouth
Herbert L. Gale
Worcester
Christian Endeavor
Boston Forgery Suspect Sought by Inspector Coogan
Inspector Coogan of police headquarters left Boston yesterday to Chicago to bring back lawyer John E. Butler wanted for forgery. Inspector Houghton departed for Niagara to retrieve William McIntire wanted for embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Coogan
Police
Boston
Chicago
John E. Butler
Houghton
Niagara
William McIintire
Wage Earners Dental Fund to Offer Free Services
A Boston citizen seeds a fund to operate a free dental infirmary for Massachusetts wage earners and family members. Twenty patients daily may receive top dental care at no cost, with fees only for materials unless special need applies. The Boston Painless Dental Institute at Hotel Pelham will supervise this program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dental Fund
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston Painless Dental Institute
Hayes Held in Jail on Ticket Theft Charge
George S. Hayes a Boston sub letter carrier, confined in Charles Street Jail on accusations of stealing horse car tickets from the department. Authorities traced missing tickets to his Roxbury home where about $50 in tickets were found. He admitted guilt and was remanded by United States Commissioner Sanger in $1000 bail to await the next session of the United States Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Hayes
Boston
Charles Street
Hayes
Roxbury
United States
Sanger
United States Circuit Court
Gallery of Demont Crimes Draws Boston Crowd
Victims of larceny identify stolen goods in Charles Dement's room as police and residents catalog dozens of items. Captain Watts presides over a makeshift display while Patrolman Stinson acts as cash boy. Dement, using alias and is believed to be from New Brunswick, explains temptations and lists houses he visited. Dozens identify watches, chains, a revolver, a box, and a card case as recovered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dement
Watts
Stinson
Rogues’ Gallery
Charlie
Dement
Charles French
Chandler Street
Captain Watts
French
Demont
Charlestown
Somerville
Back Bay
Bessie Hearn
Collins
Beacon Street
Mary Sherwood
Newbury Street
Lee
Sarah McHugh
Louisburg Square
Eliza Scudder
Patrick J. Vaughan
Pinckney Street
R. O. Libby
Alexander Avenue
R. S. Wells
Hancock Street
H. M. Lamb
Huntington Avenue
Cc. F. Wentworth
Rutland Square
Mr. Wentworth
Mrs. Lamb
New Brunswick
Mfe
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Boston Athletic Club 25 Mile Road Race Draws Wide Field
Boston Athletic Club hosts a 25 mile road race under varied weather with a large entry list. Scratch contenders include James Clark Ed McDuffee Githens and Crooks. Officials set duties for checkers and scoring as the event starts 2:30 pm from the BAAC clubhouse over a 12 1/2 mile loop out and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Club
James Clark
Ed. McDuffee
Githens
Crooks
T. J. Titus
E. F. Miller
Porter
French
R. A. Perkins
A. K. Peck
J. C. Kerrison
George L. Sullivan
Jack Fecitt
Dave Harvey
A. D. Peck
Checkers
C. C. Ryder
E. C. Wade
D. H. Chamberlain
E. F. Prior
L. Beers
Charles Sumner
F. C. Ayres
A. E. Dennett
Bertram Perkins
Salem
Newburyport
Boston
Jamaica C. C
C. A. Underwood
G. C. Odell
Centre Street
Lambert
Salem News
Lst
J. J. McCarthy
G. E. Willams
C. E. Olesen
J. H. Shurman
J. W. Butler
W. F. Keiliher
S. K. Snyder
Hugh Robson
A. R. Henderson
Peter Rusha
Arthur Valente
H. J. Pete
N. A. Wells
A. C. Boggs
A. L. Waitt
G. A. Porter
Lynn
L. L. Tufts
W. E. Milberry
J. R. Rier
Middleton
H. J. Parker
Frank Titus
H. R. Israel
E. J. Boyle
Marblehead
F. E. Putnam
Lynnfield
Exposition Finances Show Debt Cleared With Large Balance
Auditor Ackerman’s report through Sept 30 shows the exposition out of debt with a substantial treasury balance. Revenue from souvenir coins totaled 1,929,120. September gate receipts 2,263,038. total gate receipts to Sept end 7,404,598. concessions 2,600,307 to Oct. photographic receipts 137,426. miscellaneous receipts 669,195. Total expenditures 24,205,690, leaving 1,028,508 in treasury. construction costs 17,944,742 and administration 870,705.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ackerman
Guard and Secret Service
Treasury
Will of Charles H. Frost Probed in Suffolk Probate
The will of the late Charles H. Frost of Chelsea is probated in Suffolk Probate Court. If the estate inventory exceeds 125000 dollars, public bequests include 6000 to the Young Men's Christian Association of Chelsea for a building fund, 1000 to Chelsea Day Nursery and Children's Home, 1000 to Mrs. Steele's Orphanage in Chattanooga Tennessee, 4000 to the First Congregational Church Marlboro New Hampshire, and 3000 to the First Congregational Church of Chelsea to create a permanent fund for Sunday School books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Frost
Chelsea
Suffolk
Young Men's Christian Association of
Chelsea Day Nursery
Marlboro
N. H
First Congregational Church of
Union Pacific Placed Under Receivership In Omaha
Union Pacific has passed into receivers hands appointed by city President S H H Clark Comptroller Mink and Government Director Anderson. Executors of the F L Ames estate son in law of Sidney Dillon and Edwin Atkins as stockholders initiated the action to keep the road intact and maximize value while anticipating possible suits from failure to meet obligations amid dull times.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
S. H. H. Clark
Mink
Boston
Anderson
F. L. Ames
Sidney Dillon
Edwin Atkins
Ancillary Receivers Appointed for Union Pacific Railway
In New York Circuit Court Judge Benedict appointed S H H Clark Oliver W Mink and E Ellery Anderson ancillary receivers for Union Pacific Railway Company. Executors of Frederick L Ames and Wyckoff Atkins filed the application. Company faces substantial deficits with liabilities around 245 million dollars and seeks court relief. The same receivers were appointed in Kansas district as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Circuit Court
Southern District
Benedict
S. H. H. Clark
Omaha
Neb
Oliver W. Mink
Boston
E. Ellery Anderson
Union Pacific Railway Company
Oliver Ames
Samuel Carr
Frederick L. Ames
Peter B. Wyckoff
Edwin L. Atkins
Southern Disa of
United States Circuit Court For
District of Kansas
Union Pacific reports nine month earnings decline and debt pressures
Mr. Atkins notes Union Pacific system earnings drop for the first nine months of the year with September estimates showing a gross decrease of 4 643 000 and an estimated net decrease of 3 631 000. Directors have cut operating costs but the drop is too large to offset. Outstanding three year trust notes total 11 430 000 and US debt payments loom. Current revenues fail to cover interest and sinking fund charges despite peak season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Union Pacific
United States
Resolution backs Nicaragua canal inspection plan
Tacoma chamber of commerce approves a Doolittle crafted resolution calling for a government committee to inspect the Nicaragua canal. The chamber aims to have every coast board of trade adopt similar resolutions to support the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Doolittle
Nicaragua
Board of Trade
Chamber
Coal Prices Drop Eight Shillings in London
London reports a coal price reduction of eight shillings per ton due to settlements between coal masters and workers in the coal districts, shaping the city’s retail fuel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tremont Music Hall Sermons and Religious Meetings
Tremont street notices list services at Music Hall led by Rev. George Lorimer and Dr. Fulton with topics on salvation prejudice and the Roman Catholic Congress. Also lectures on anatomy, a Boston M A address, and various church events plus a Union Bible Class and B Y M Christian Union program, inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin D. Fulton
Roman Catholic Church Congress
Fulton
Roman Catholic Congress
Landis
Tremont Street
Brookline Street
Boston _M
Boylston
Berkeley Atreets
James Logan Gordon
First Presbyterian Church
Young
Episcopal City Mission
St. Paul's Church
Charles Ferguson
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boyleton Street
James Reed
Swedenborgian Church
Boston
Florence G. Ayers
Alice. M. Sibley
George Mendall Taylor
Union Bible Class
Union Bible Class—The Rev. N. Boynton
Bromfield
Indoo rs 15 Years Stricken Ashland Man
An Ashland man, F. P. Frost, has lived with a severe early onset symptom that leaves him with limited movement in his body yet fully functioning mentally. For thirty years his wrists and arms are his primary mobility, yet he runs a substantial stamp business with about 10 000 U S stamps on hand and a private collection of 1500 specimens. He lives with his uncle H F Davis near Ashland station, is content in modest diet, and avoids public attention despite his notable condition and extensive stamp dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Frost
Mr. Frost
H. F. Davis
Ashland Station
Mt. Holly
Black River Academy
Ludlow
Springfield
Mass
New York
Ashland
Frost
Post
Northern boat train crashes into freight train at Taunton yard
In Taunton last evening the northern boat train collided with a freight train backing from a main track to a side track near the Danforth street crossing. Two engines and the mail car were damaged, several freight cars piled up. after about thirty minutes, passengers were moved to another train and taken to Fall River. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Danforth Street
Fall River
Lovell Arms Company Organizes Football Team
The Lovell football team is formed from John P. Lovell Arms Company employees under Captain T. P. Lovell. Players include F. Glover A. H. Clapp G. W. Harvey D. R. Griffin W. J. Crawford Arthur Garey T. N. Landers H. C. Brown F. Shurtleff H. J. Blanchard and D. R. Harvey. They are heavyweights and ready to play soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
John P. Lovell Arms Company
T. P. Lovell
F. & Glover
A. H. Clapp
G. W. Harvey
D. R. Griffin
W. J. Crawford
Arthur Garey
T. N. Landers
H. C. Brown
F. Shurtleff
H. J. Blanchard
D. R. Harvey
Treasurer Fails to Balance Accounts in Grand Island
A county official in Grand Island Nebraska was reported short about eight thousand dollars from his accounts. The figure came to light as investigators reviewed the books of the county treasurer, Semenehnaes. Authorities said the shortfall involves miscellaneous cash and warrants, with no immediate indication of how the money was diverted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
Semenehnaes
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McCoy
Tim Ralf
Mile
California Athletic Club
Dan McGivern
Barney Hubbard
Hubbard
McGivern
Pete Clark
Howard Atheneum
Billy Smith
Rob Roy
The
American Wringer Co
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Friend OF
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Chas. H. Frost
Nd Colony
Costa Mo
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Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Celia
Meloney
Etty
Bilen
William B. Meloney
Rick
Mary
Patrick Rice
Trevette
Cambridge
Susan M. Trevette
Wood
Cambridgeport
Joseph
Katie Wood
Thomas Magee
California
Clark, Mink
MR. Atkins
DR. Parker
West
B. F. Bradbury
Sol Agt
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