Baseball league final day with reduced games
The piece reports near final standings as teams clash in the last NL games. It notes Brooklyn and Baltimore tied, Phillies clinching fifth in New York, and scattered results with Cleveland, Boston, and Chicago in focus. It mentions a lackluster finish by the Giants and darkness delaying Brooklyn’s victory declaration.
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Boston
Washington
Brooklyn
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
Chicago
One League Splits? Boston and Cleveland in Doubtful Split
Cleveland reports claim dissolution of the twelve club league and two new leagues, but President Soden denies the move. Boston seeks two eight club leagues, Eastern and Western, while Western clubs resist. The Bostons and Clevelands begin play in Cleveland, then Boston October 21, with further games possible in New York if each club wins fewer than five of six. Nick Young and his umpire staff attend all games, with an arbitrator named before each contest.
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Cleveland
Soden
Bostons
Clevelands
Boston
New York
Nick Young
Rumor Claimed Clausen Withdrew as Handicapper Candidate
Rumors circulated last evening that John H. Clausen had withdrawn from the field of candidates for the handicapper position. No reason was given for the action and the information may not be authoritative.
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John H. Clausen
Binney and Butler Set to Box in Quaker City Bout
Ed Binney and Joe Butler from Philadelphia will clash before the Aerial Club of the Quaker City next month after a recent hard-fought match with Joe Goddard.
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Ed” Binney
Joe” Butler
Philadelphia
Joe” Goddard
Quaker City
B A A and Dartmouth Face Exciting Afternoon Clash
On the South End grounds at 3 30 p m the B A A football eleven meets Dartmouth College. Neil Doherty and Tom Manahan headline the lineup with S W Crosby and Billy Lockwood adding strength. McNear Anthony and Billy Badger elder practice rushes under Frank Peters as a good crowd awaits a close, exciting game.
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Dartmouth College
Unicorn
Neil Doherty
Tom Manahan
Hich
Harvard
S. W. R. Crosby
Franklin Park to Stage Cross Country Run on Oct 20
Franklin Park trotting track management will host a cross country run on October 20 likely under Suffolk Athletic Club. Five prizes include a gold watch for first, silver watch, vase clock, lamp, and a gold medal for fastest actual time. Course about five miles. entry 25 cents. Trimount Athletic Club was asked to run the games but runners unlikely. date not fixed.
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Franklin Park
Suffolk Athletic Club
Trimount Athletic Club
Cunningham Prodigy Dominates Weights and Throws
Cunningham, a remarkable weight thrower, recently achieved 34 feet with a fifty-six pound weight and 120 feet with the hammer despite no training. M. W Lindsay of the B A A predicts no superior in weight hammer and shot in New England and plans a match between Cunningham and Haskins who won the all round medal at the national Irish games.
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Cunningham
M. W Lindsay
New England
Haskins
Haskell
Hoodooed Cross Country Meet At Manhattan Field
The Columbia A. C. hosted a small crowd on Manhattan Field last Tuesday to raise funds for cross country championship prizes from last April. Proceeds were meager, delaying prize distribution, and the piece argues that forming a New England style association would not improve the situation or life for the sport.
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Columbia A. C
Manhattan Field
New England
Portrait Row Delays Columbus Coin Portrait Choice
Washington officials struggle to choose a Columbus portrait for the 5,000,000 silver coins as many candidates are deemed inaccurate or grotesque. A Lotto portrait was favored, but a letter from Victor G. Fischer claims the Granada 1512 Lotto image is fictitious and unauthentic.
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Washington
Treasury Department
World’s Fair Commission
Columbus
Victor G. Fischer
Lorenzo Lotto
Granada
Spain
Davenport Subpoena Sought as House Panel Probes
The congressional committee investigating John I Davenport met at the Post Office building with all members present. Davenport was subpoenaed but not in his quarters at the federal building. A committee member from New Jersey moved to issue a House mandate for Davenport and adjourn until Wednesday.
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New York
Congressional Committee
John I. Davenport
Davenport
Geissenheimer
New Jersey
House
Hub Manufacturing and Knitting Company of Boston Items
Many dealers in sporting goods know the Hub Manufacturing and Knitting Company of Boston. They handle knit, canvas, cloth and serge goods, sweaters, uniforms, theatrical knit wear, and athletic apparel. The factory and offices are at 119 Summer Street Boston with multiple floors housing officers, stock, knitting, and garment departments.
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Hub
Boston
Summer Street
Hub Manufacturing and Knitting Omen Faces Fire Loss
The Hub Manufacturing and Knitting Company suffered fire damage in late July, with over $7000 in harm to building and stock while valuable machinery remained intact. Now under J F Neera, the plant continues producing athletic wear including sweaters for sportsmen, tights, jerseys, tennis outfits, and yachting gear. Repairs proceed and output aims to resume at full capacity.
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J. F. Neera
Reay
Mystic Park closes trotting season with six-figure purse payouts
Mystic Park concludes the October meeting with four days of racing, total purses around $35,000, and winners paid promptly. Bayard Wilkes wins the unfinished 2:20 pace heat as Horace Willis ends a strong season, with C. K. Drew and others praised for smooth handling. The final day features the 2:21 class with Maggie the standout mare, Langford and Falcon Jr. placing in close heats. racing runs into dusk with results noted across multiple heats.
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Horace Willis
Mystic Park
Horace
C. K. Drew
Mr. Burress
Toledo
George Blanchard
Thomas Mayfield
Bayard Wilkes
Henry J
B.s
C. P. Drake
Henry H
Blk. G
M. Demarest
Sterling, B.s
J. H. Carmichael
Hy Wilkes
B. G
N. L. Stone
Pharon
E. Percy
Psyche
Sp.m
H. Titer
Rockaway
Ch. S
G. W. Hill
C. G
F. E. Perkins
O.c
Falcon, Jr
Langford
Maggie T
Minnie L
Maggie
Minnie
Pope
Falcon
Moangele
Langford, B. G
Sessesehake Aeee Falcon, Jr
B. S
H. Titero
Ch. m
Burke Bros
Directum Ties World Record In Kentucky Trotting Meet
Lexington October 14 The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association last of ten racing days sees Directum of Kenosha Wisconsin tie the world best for three year olds with a 2 13 4 time. Jane First stake continues under 2 1614 best times and results include Geneva Stakes stallions Day Cupid Dirigo Alix Florija Constan tine and Directum Belle Flower Czar in the three year old mile heats with 2 in 3 and 3 1 34 best time.
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Lexington
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Directum
Kenosha
Wis
Johnston
Geneva
Day Cupid
Dirigo
Alix
Florija
Constantine
Kentucky
Belle Flower
Czar
Morris Park Races Recap From Oct 14 Meet
At Morris Park on October 14 the six furlongs saw Rival win with Correction second and Dallyrian third in 1:10. The five and a half furlongs event went to Young Arion with Carmen colt second and May Lose third in 1:05:14. St Felix led the one mile race followed by Silver Fox and The Ironmaster in 24. Strathmeath won the mile and a furlong with Queenie Rowbridge second and Montana third in 1:15. Van Bret and Mr Sass took second with Lyceum third in 1:27. Sonora triumphed by five and a half furlongs over Sir Rocco and Addie in 1:05.
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Vega
Nellie D
Colonel Mansur
Queen Mab
Narragansett
Walter A
Matchwood
Joseph R
Henry M
Gee
Mab
Nega
Tom Marsh
Veza
Neb di Sre
Bpooe
Veen
Dikih
Do de Marah
B. m
T. H. Flynn
Joseph K
Br. G
G. Langworthy
Narragans Tt
J. ?. Brayman
Ch.s
J. Riley
Harry M
H. M. Clark
Sdr
Mansur
G. G
W. H. Minor
Lees
Prise Doa Svc Snis Og
Peggy Hebe Sy O
Morris Park
Rival
Correction
Dallyrian
Young Arion
Carmen Colt
St. Felix
Silver Fox
the Ironmaster
Strathmeath
Queenie Rowbridge
Montana
van Bret
Mr. Sass
Lyceum
Sonora
Sir Rocco
Addie
Leaming Tows Leaming After Collision With Sunken Alva
The schooner Frank S. Leaming of Philadelphia collided with the sunken yacht Alva at 4 am near Chatham. Two Alva masts were knocked out and the Leaming’s sails and rigging damaged. The Leaming will anchor, make temporary repairs, and proceed to Philadelphia. Gaslight buoy reportedly not burning last night.
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Chatham
Frank S. Leaming
Philadelphia
Lanesville
Alva
Strange Vayagers aboard Evelena with Esquimaux visitors
A Post reporter describes the Evelena voyage with Esquimaux passengers led by Little Chief and Naturalist Sornberger. The party includes fifty four natives, twenty four sled dogs, and three polar bears pelts. Georgie Deer, an infant, rides in a skin coat pocket and may gain American admirers quickly.
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Esquimaux
Naturalist Sornberger
Evelena
Labrador
Eer
Peter Pelesea
Peter
King George’s Court
Georgie Deer
Georgie
Polkr
Vincent
Long Strike Persists in Carmaux as Tensions Rise
Paris October 14 The Carmaux strike between workers and employers drags on with no progress toward settlement after more than two months. Government inaction prompts calls for intervention as troops guard sites. Marquis de Solages resigns from the Chamber of Deputies hoping to push a settlement amid daily clashes between gendarmes and strikers.
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Paris
Carmaux
Marquis de Solages
Chamber of Deputies
Outrage speaker offer to Miss Lease in Raleigh
In Raleigh North Carolina on October 14 Miss Lease of Kansas reported an offer of five thousand dollars to deliver Republican speeches in New York and other states, mainly in New York, on the southern outrages. She received the offer here and is considering it.
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Raleigh
N. C
Kansas
New York
International Navigation Company
Postmaster- General
Antwerp
City of Paris
City of New York
Balkan Earthquakes Hit Romanian Cities and Sofia
Shocks of earthquake were felt today in Bucharest Oltenitza Galatz and several smaller cities in the Balkan peninsula. In Oltenitza several houses were shaken from their foundations and in Sofia a slight shock occurred at noon.
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Vienna
Bucharest
Oltenitza
Galatz
Balkan Peninsula
Sofia
Pistol Accident Injures Thomaston Driver in Terryville
In Terryville a Russian barber at E Grant Austin’s shop accidentally shot John W Hotchkiss a Thomaston stage driver age 18 through the left lung. The incident adds to a string of loaded weapon mishaps with no intent to harm.
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Fartford
Terryville
E. Grant Austin
John W. Hotchkiss
Thomaston
Hotchkiss
Judge Scott Obtains Stay on Burt County Inquisition
In Tekamah, Judge Scott won a restraining order against the Burt County Insanity Commission from probing his mental state. The action stems from court troubles Tuesday when Scott jailed an attorney for refusing to argue a demurrer after the case was continued by stipulation. Friends of the attorney say Scott is insane.
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Omaha
Scott
Burt County Insanity Commission
Tekamah
Secretary Foster May Recognize Venezuela if Government Stabilizes
Washington reports that on October 12 Secretary of State Foster ordered Minister Scruggs by cable to recognize the Venezuela government once it is fully established in possession of power and accepted by peers, with confirmation from Scruggs about his planned action pending.
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Washington
Foster
Scruggs
Venezuela
Balloon collapse after ascent attempt in Manchester
Professor Allen, aeronaut, and E D Houston, city editor, began an ascent in Manchester on October 14 as a strong northwest wind pushed the balloon toward a Skanchee electric light pole. The craft struck the pole and collapsed, but the occupants escaped injury.
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Manchester
N. H
Professor Allen
E. D. Houston
The
Union
Boy Fatally Struck by Train at Danvers Crossing
Danvers reports a 2 year old child of Fred Cheever killed instantly at the Purchase Street crossing by a 3:20 train. Rest of text appears garbled.
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Danvers
Fred Cheever
Purchase Street
Theosophical Society Schedules Classes at Boylston Street
The Boston Theosophical Society will hold meetings at 134 Boylston Street. Saturday 8:10 p m secret doctrine class for students. Sunday 3:30 p m key to theosophy class. Sunday 7:30 p m formal conference. The public are cordially invited.
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Boston Theosophical Society
Boylston Street
Miss Brady Remains Under Treatment After Car Accident
Miss Lizzie Brady of 13 Tremlett Street was injured in an electric car crash in South Boston on Wednesday evening. Her back and shoulders were hurt. doctors say the injuries are not serious but very painful and she will need about a week of treatment.
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Lizzie Brady
Tremlett Street
South Boston
Miss Brady
Godfrey Prepares for Battle With Choynski in Boston Style
Boston sports eagerly await the October 31 bout at Coney Island Athletic Club. George Godfrey, 40, a top local light, trains rigorously in Everett with trainer Frank Steele. The abstinent, gentlemanly fighter follows a strict routine from 6:30 a.m. sponge baths to long brisk walks, heavy meals, and strenuous workouts, aiming to prove himself against Joe Choynski and rival champion Corbett.
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Boston
Coney Island Athletic Club
George Godfrey
Joe Choynski
Corbett
Godfrey
George
King Row
Sullivan
John L
Everett
Frank Steele
A Chapter From Life A Warning From Ill Health
A reminiscence warns readers about valuing health only after illness. Charles H. Stevens of South Effingham, NH, credits Dr. Greene's Nervura with dramatic health improvements, claiming reduced abdominal girth, better breathing, and renewed ability to work. The ad asserts it is vegetable, harmless, and widely available for $1, with free physician consultation in Boston.
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Charles H. Stevens, Esq
South Effingham
N. H
Granite State
Charles H. Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Customs Frauds Shake New York Harbor Scene
Francis C. Hewitt a weigher and Custom House broker was arrested after a grand jury indictment charging him with offering and paying money to Edward W. Simmonds a deputy collector of customs to produce false weight returns for sugar imports by H Trowbridge Sons George R McDougall and P Armstrong He was released on 10000 bail with examination set for Monday The case spans about fifty counts and alleges a large underweighing of millions of pounds yielding substantial losses to the government The scheme allegedly paid Simmonds 2 per 1000 pounds underweighed with 2 cents per pound duty producing 18 saving for importers and 20 loss per 1000 pounds to the government If underweighing reached a million pounds the government faced a 20000 deficit
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New York
Francis C. Hewitt
United States
Holmes
Hewitt
United States Grand Jury
Edward W. Simmonds
H. Trowbridge & Sons
George R. McDougall
Public boxing meeting tickets offered by Trimount A C
President James P. McShane announces mail orders for the T A C boxing meeting on Oct 21. Tickets are 150 for best seats, 1 for other reserved seats, and 75 cents for a few general admissions. Five special bouts with opens at 105, 115 and a 125-pound class. Ring elevated for visibility. Harry Cornish among invited guests.
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James P. McShane
Trimount Athletic Club
Broadway
South Boston
Jed. Signe
Harry Cornish
Johnnie Griffin Changes Spark Interest in Big Match Talk
Captain A W Cook received a dispatch from Zeke Abrams of the Montana Athletic Club in Butte offering a $5000 purse for Griffin and Billy Murphy the Australian. Griffin claims the featherweight title and has not faced such a large prize before. Carroll should press for Murphy bout at once. Murphy previously beat Griffin.
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George Dixon
Johnnie Griffin
Jimmy Carroll
A. W. Cook
The
Police News
Zeke Abrahams
Montana Athletic Club
Butte
Griffin
Billy Murphy
America
Carroll
Murphy
Boxing Instructor Frank Steele at 53 Hanover Street
Young men seek self defence training with Frank Steele an excellent instructor. He offers Monday and Friday evenings at 53 Hanover Street and notes a planned 125 pound bout with Barney Hubbard may still occur in a purse contest. Steele aims to fight any 125 pound challenger world wide. He will train Godfrey through the month, then take two weeks rest and two weeks more training.
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Frank Steele
Hanover Street
Steele
Barney Hubbard
Hubbard
Dee
Godfrey
O Connell Seeks Welterweight Clash For Christmas
Ex councilman Billy Mahoney urges a bout with Doc OConnell, New England welterweight champ, or any welterweight in the country. OConnell backs Kerrigan or any terms, up to 2000 dollars per side. Coney Island Athletic Club pursues a Christmas date with 2000 dollar purse for OConnell versus George Dawson.
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Billy Mahoney
Doc O'Connell
New England
O’connell
Patsey Kerrigan
Coney Island Athletic Club
O'Connell
George Dawson
Goddard and Maher Draw Up Four Ounce Fight Plan
New York October 14 The Coney Island Athletic Club has signed Joe Goddard and Peter Maher for a finish fight with four ounce gloves under Marquis of Queensberry rules to be held next month.
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New York
Coney Island Athletic Club
Joe Goddard
Peter Maher
Marquis of Queensberry
Old Crow Whiskey Four Years Old Price Per Gallon
An old public notice advertises Old Crow Whiskey aged four years offered at three dollars per gallon in a regional market.
Mystery Unravelled in a New York Death Case
A three year old death near Harrowers, once ruled a suicide, is reopened after the living woman, once thought wife, affidavits that William Laurence was murdered by Byron O Chase, a former Broadalban resident. Chase is in Albany penitentiary. The woman, now at Broadalban knitting mill, alleges a quarrel over the woman led to Laurence being shot. The reborn claim stirs sensational interest.
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Keston
N. Y
William Laurence
Harrowers
Lawrence
Byron O. Chase
Broadalban
Chase
Albany
Chise
Laurence
Bomb in Vermont Forge Injures Two Workers
In Barre Vermont on Oct 14 a mysterious explosive bomb damaged P A Neddo and a coworker at his blacksmith shop after a stranger brought a twelve inch iron pipe to be heated. The blast left the man and another worker injured as officials probe the motive and suspect the device aimed at another smith.
Dunn Nominated for Congress Amid Disturbance in Elizabeth
John T. Dunn of Elizabeth was nominated for Congress by the Eighth District Democratic convention. The scene turned disorderly as delegates shouted and mobbed the presiding officer, with police summoned. Dunn won on the second ballot by one vote amid threats of action on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N.J
John T. Dunn
Dunn
Boston to Genoa Under Norddeutscher Lloyd Fulda
Boston passengers sail for Genoa via Gibraltar aboard the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Fulda today. Among those listed are Mrs. S. T. Bacon, Mrs. M. R. Griswold, Miss Griswold, Mrs. H. L. Richardson, Miss Richardson, and Miss Fredrica Clark.
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Genoa
Gibraltar
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Fulda
S. T. Bacon
M. R. Griswold
Griswold
H. L. Richardson
Richardson
Fredrica Clark
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