Elliott Eyes Chief Consul Role in Massachusetts Division
The campaign for the Massachusetts Division IL A W grows as Sterling Elliott gains support from dissident league members statewide. Elliott says he seeks a member controlled league and opposes clique rule, accepting an independent nomination to run on a principle of member sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
IL. A. W
Sterling Elliott
Eliott
League
Elliott
Thor
Elliott's Leadership Contested in Wheelmen Division
The L A W Bulletin editor and wheelmen advocate led a push to challenge current division rulers. Elliott's work on lantern and lamp laws, rail transport rates, and fair elections are highlighted as pivotal in shaping Massachusetts and national wheelmen policy.
Perkins A Candidate for League of American Wheelmen
George A. Perkins president of the company ex-chief consul of the Massachusetts division and ex-vice-president of the League of American Wheelmen yesterday announced his candidacy for election to the presidency of the league at the next assembly in St Louis in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Perkins
The
Massachusetts
League of American Wheelmen
St. Louis
Bank Officers to Race at Charles River Park Tomorrow
Boston Bank Officers' Association receives sanction for a Charles River Park racing program tomorrow afternoon featuring the bankers' cup event won last year by Ernest Pratt of Weymouth. Dedham Cycle Club plans an open century run to Worcester Sunday starting 7 am from Memorial Hall square with a 10 to 12 mph pace. riders will dine in Worcester.
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Corntee
The
Racing Board
Boston Bank Officers’ Association
Charles River Park
Ernest Pratt
Weymouth
Dedham
Jordan Marsh and Company Men’s Bicycles Auction
Jordan Marsh and Company offers men’s bicycles at a dollar no longer, as sample units. A limited set in good condition will be sold to the first comers.
Ladies Invited to Enter Ten Mile Kangaroo Road Race
Entry blanks for the Kangaroo Road Club ten mile road race will be available soon from J. William Keough of Dedham. The article notes an elegant souvenir for riders finishing within twenty minutes of the pacemakers and mentions cycling club activities including the Associated Cycling Clubs quarterly meeting at Young's and Chelsea Cycle Club membership request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Keough
P. O. Box
Dedham
Fred St. Onge
Topsham
Tonsham Fair
Grangers
A. H. Parker
Bayvelgere Company
R. H. Wolff & Co
Wolff-American
Kangaroo Road Club
Young’s
Chelsea Cycle Club
Boxing Speculation and Ring News from San Francisco
Boxing gossip notes Lavigne Walcott title plan with 135 lb weigh in, comments on bandages in McCoy era, Creedon hints at bandage tricks, Corbett dispute with W Va fair, Sharkey vs Goddard uproar, McCoy training like Corbett, Selby touted, Van Heest vs Gardner bunk, Mace London farewell, Moore seeks O Brien Craig winner, Hawkins Erne match, White vs Kyle, Heggerty trip, Choynski eyed Ryan bout, by GEORGE V TUOHEY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavigne
Walcott
Dan Creedon
McCoy
Creedon
Jimmy McHale
New Orleans
McHale
Andy Bowen
Dreamland
Jim Corbett
Lewis County
W. Va
Fair Association
Railroads and Fair Association
Fair Management
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Norman Selby
Chesterfield
Johnny van Heest
Oscar Gardner
Van
Jim Mace
Curzon Hall
London
Bob Travers
Dick Moore
O’brien-Craig
Cal Hawkins
East
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Joe White
Frank White
Harry Kyle
Brooklyn
Tim Heggerty
O'Rourke
Joe Choynski
Tut” Ryan
George V. Tuohey
Faure Hosts Paris Banquet After Russia Visit
President Faure was feted at the Commercial Exchange hall in Paris by merchants and manufacturers. M. Goy presided as he urged private capital for France to reap benefits from future canals railways and arsenals while stressing continued republican institutions and peace at home and abroad.
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Paris
Faure
Russia
Commercial Exchange
France
Commercial Tribunal of the
Seine
Chamber of Commerce
M. Goy
Tribunal of Commerce
Sale of Marquis Zetland Stables Nets 21027 Guineas
At Newmarket on October 14 thirty horses from the Marquis of Zetland breeding and racing stables sold for 21027 guineas. Brood mares Santa Felice and Lucy Cross fetched 2500 and 2600 guineas respectively.
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Newmarket
Eng
Marquis of Zetland
Santa Felice
Lucy Cross
Lantern bicycle parade lights Revere streets
A lantern bicycle parade in Revere drew 150 cyclists under F. Louis Loeffler and Fred W. Carr, led by the Metropolitan Band. Homes glowed with illumination and riders wore fancy costumes as prizes went to George W. Gallagher James H. Carmichael Joseph S. Baxter R. K. Hunt S. H. Haskell George Fitzmeyer Mrs Giles Diant Mrs R. K. Hunt Miss Ella Miller and little Emma Loeffler.
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Revere
F. Louis Loeffler
Fred W. Carr
Metropolitan Band
George W. Gallagher
James H. Carmichael
Joseph S. Baxter
R. K. Hunt
S. H. Haskell
George Fitzmeyer
Giles Diant
Ella Miller
Emma Loeffler
Star Pointer and Patchen Pace Mile Trials at St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri on October 14 Star Pointer ran the mile in 2 02 and Patchen finished in 2 03 amid strong winds during trials against time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph, Mo
Star Pointer
Patchen
Jay Eaton Defeats Eddie Bald in Indoor King Race
Jay Eaton remains indoor champion after beating Eddie Bald in two of three heats in Atlanta. The event took place in Bald’s home city with Eaton securing the lead in the early rounds.
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Atlanta, Ga
Jay Eaton
Eddie Bald
Dover Harness Meet Sees Close Races and Track Records
At Dover New Hampshire the Granite State track hosts a lively harness day with tight finishes. George A wins the 2:18 trot, Winfield takes the 2:13 pace after a first heat loss, and Prince Alert leads the 2:07 pace in straight heats. Allertine wins the 2:22 trot as Blackstone Brino sets 2:16 1/2, while Roan Wilkes in exhibition lowers the track mark to 2:07 1/2.
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Allertine
Blackstone Brino
Roan Wilkes
Marion Mills
Br. G
Woodbri
B. H
Durland
Seereereees
B. m
Sterling
Ev Akeneubstg
Gm Allertine
Jonson
Georgetown College Welcomes Sprint Champion Bernard J Weters
Bernard J Weters, the champion sprinter, returns to Georgetown College on Wednesday. The report notes his training pace, mentions Wareham and Holyoke, and hints at future track plans and team selections for the season.
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Bernard J. Weters
Georgetown College
Wareham
Jack Doyle
Baltimore
Holyoke
Joyce
New Yorks
Arkansas
Boston
Kelley
McGraw
Stenzel
Jennings
Brown
Andover
Cambridge High to face Somerville at Charles River Park
Cambridge High and Latin meets Somerville High this afternoon at Charles River Park at 3 30. The victor advances to the Senior Interscholastic League for the season.
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Cambridge High
Latin
Somerville High
Charles River Park
Massive Boston clothing sale cuts prices by half
A failing city fashion house offers over two hundred fifty thousand dollars in stock at 89 and 91 Summer Street Boston. Fall and winter suits coats and trousers for men boys and youths discounted 50 percent to settle creditors. Sale runs fifteen days with many items under five to eleven dollars and daily evening hours.
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Summer St
Boston
Melton
Cass
Vienna
Carr
The
Morning Post
Mystery arrest at post office affair shocks New York
Inspectors McCausland Collins arrest a couple, including a man named Davis, at a fashionable New York hotel. One inspector left for New York on the midnight train to bring the implicated person into custody. Officials promise full disclosure today amid high tension at headquarters. It is claimed the pair are not post office employees.
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New York
Post Office
Davis
McCausland
Collins
Dugan
Watts
Harris
Leggett
Morrisey
Post Office Department
Harvard Aquatics Candidates Prepare For Nov. 1 Fours Race
Harvard crew candidates have trained two weeks with two weeks left until the fours race on November 1. Mr Lehmann sails from England on the 31st to coach and join H Willis from Leander. Changes include Higginson returning at 3 in Bull's crew, Thompson at 2, Fitzgerald at bow, Blake to stroke, Goodrich at 2, and Swift from the 99 crew also at 2.
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Harvard
Mr. Lehmann
England
Cambridge
Bull
Co. Thompson
Fitzgerald
Goodrich
Blake
Swift
Man Arrested For Passing Checks In Multiple Local Crimes
Charles G. Gordon of 149 Jrand street St Louis was arrested by Inspector Harris at Lander's restaurant on Court street for passing a $4 check at the restaurant. He is also wanted for uttering a $28 check dated Oct 12 to C G Gordon at Massachusetts Clothing Co on Hanover street and a $5 check on Merchants Bank passed at Brigham's Hotel on Washington street last week.
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Charles G. Gordon
Jrand Street
St. Louis
Harris
Lander
Court Street
First National Bank
Gordon
Merchants’ National Bank
C. G. Gordon
Massachusetts Clothing Company
Hanover Street
Brigham’s Hotel
Washington Street
New Soldiers' Monument Dedicated in Alton New Hampshire
The October 14 dedication in Alton honored veterans with ceremonies. The Concord granite monument stands twelve feet high and features a white bronze statue of a soldier at parade rest. it cost an amount not disclosed.
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Alton
N. H
Concord
Knights of Malta Hold Third Day Session
The supreme convocation met for its third day in Red Men's Hall with Supreme Commander Earl presiding A visit to the State House followed and the party was introduced to Governor Wolcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Convocation of the Knights of Malta
Red Men's Hall
Earl
State House
Wolcott
Insurance Bowling League Holds Annual Meeting
The Insurance Bowling League met at Employers' Liability Assurance Corp to plan the third season. Fred R. Snow was reelected president with George B B Nayson as secretary and treasurer. Six firms attended: E L A GC, John Paige, Boston Marine, U S Casualty, North American, L Burge Hayes, with eight teams planned. Committees for schedule, rules, and investigation were named.
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Insurance Bowling League
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation
Fred R. Snow
George B.B. Nayson
John ©. Paige
Boston Marine
U. S. Casualty
North American
L. Burge Hayes
Nayson
O'Neil
Snow
McNish
Newell
Winchester
Griffin
Lavis Opens New Bowling Alleys in Formal Ceremony
The formal opening of C. J. Lavis new bowling alleys was held last evening. Scores from the event were announced, highlighting local bowlers and visitors.
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C. J. Lavis
City Post seeks eleven desire games with mixed weights
The City Post invites out of town teams weighing 120 to 146 pounds for eleven desire games with preference for out-of-town clubs. Addresses given for responses include Captain John Durick at 100 N street South Boston.
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City Post
John Durick
N Street
South Boston
Avons
G. Irving Williamson
Lincoln Street
City
A. A
John S’. Moakley
West Third Street
West End Belt Line Transfer Plan Receives No Reply
Somerville Common Council committee reported sending a letter to West End railroad officials about a belt line and 8 cent transfers to Harvard square. No answer had been received by the meeting last evening.
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Somerville
Warships Arrive for Old Ironsides Centennial Parade
Four U S Navy ships anchor in Boston Harbor for October 21 centennial events with a fifth expected, as Admiral Sicard leads a fleet including the New York Massachusetts Texas and Iowa to participate in the Old Ironsides celebration. Captain West reports drills, planned landings, and social events with Governor Wolcott and the Commercial Club hosting receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
New York
Sicard
Iowa
Massachusetts
Texas
President Roads
Cunard
Grand Junction Dock
Lawler
Hooper
Swett
Boston
Maine
Indiana
Brooklyn
Cape
Fortress Monroe
Navy Yard
Provincetown
Boston Harbor
Port Royal
Capes
Hampton Roads
Yorktown
West
Cornwallis
Washington
Cape Cod Bay
Florida
Congress
United States
Governor Wolcott
Commercial Club
Admiral Sicard
Vincent's Plea in Luetgert Trial Opens Doubtful Death Line
Chicago report describes Luetgert defense attorney Vincent arguing to create doubt about Mrs Luetgert's death. The closing addresses follow two hours of Phalen's earlier remarks. Vincent contends verdict must be absolute in guilt or innocence, with continued testimony expected the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Luetgert
Phalen
Vincent
Voter Total for State Election Declines Slightly
The statewide eligible voters for November total 95 446, down from 96 746 last year. As of Wednesday evening 94 655 were counted, with 791 ward returns arriving yesterday, about 200 under expectations. Ward 20 and Ward 24 hold the largest lists. exact ward totals to be released today.
Back Bay Exchange to Open at 208 Newbury Street
New England Telephone announces the Back Bay exchange will begin operation on Sunday October 31 at 208 Newbury Street. The district includes Charles Street to the Charles River and gains shorter cable distances with automatic call signaling. About 900 subscribers will switch, with 1200 Back Bay numbers and Tremont numbers retained where possible.
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Back Bay District
Back Bay
Newbury Street
Beacon
Otter Streets
Tremont Exchange
Tremont
Destructive Durham Fire Levels Seven Prize Houses
A major blaze in Durham destroyed seven four story wooden prize houses filled with tobacco and eight dwellings. Loss totaled 260000 dollars with 200000 dollars insured. At noon help was summoned by telegraph from Raleigh and a special train followed within thirty minutes.
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Raleigh
N. C
Durham
Crotty Elected Captain of Company D Ninth Regiment
At the commissioned officers election for Company D Charles Town Artillery last night First Lieutenant David M Crotty was chosen captain to succeed Captain F L Magurn who was promoted earlier.
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Charlestown Artillery
David M. Crotty
F. L. Magurn
Sergeant Sheehan III Falls Ill in South Boston
Sergeant Sheehan of Station 6 South Boston grew violently ill in Andrew Square at 9 30 last night and was carried to his home for care.
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Sheehan
South
Boston
Andrew Square
Daughters of 1812 Denied Reception on Old Frigate
The centennial plan for the Constitution launch disappoints the Daughters of 1812 who led the effort to preserve the relic. They say the group has been sidelined and their request to host a reception on the old frigate was refused, with Massachusetts commander Mrs. Nelson V. Titus voicing the disappointment.
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Daughters of 1812
Long
Nelson V. Titus
Massachusetts Department
Post
Wolcott
Cambridge Patrolman Charged With Assault
Yesterday Mayor Sortwell held a hearing on charges against Station 1 Patrolman Winslow. The case alleges assault on 16 year old William Pennell, brought by J F Pennell.
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Sortwell
Cambridge
Winslow
J. F. Pennell
William Pennell
Prohibitionists Gather in Boston Hall Ratify State Ticket
Prohibitionists met in the Y M C A Hall on Boylston street to ratify the State Prohibition ticket led by Professor John Bascom. Frank M. Forbush opened the meeting with Rev Everett D Burr presiding and Hon John G Wooley delivering the evening’s address.
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Y. M. C. A. Hall
Boylston Street
John Bascom
Frank M. Forbush
Everett D. Burr
John G. Wooley
Two men arrested in lumber theft from Benedict property
Last evening officers of Station 9 arrested Thomas Burke aged 42 of 39 Palmer Street and James H. Curry aged 30 of 4 Huckins Avenue on charges of larceny of lumber valued at $30 from Charles B. Benedict of 169 Dudley Street.
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Thomas Burke
Palmer Street
James H. Curry
Huckins Avenue
Charles B. Benedict
Dudley Street
Billiard Fans Seek Eye Relief with Pond's Extract
Billiard enthusiasts seek relief for tired eyes using Pond's Extract. A soft cloth dampened with the remedy placed over the eyes provides noticeable comfort during matches.
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Pond
Philadelphia Veterans Leave Charlestown Amid Warm Farewell
Charlestown welcomed Philadelphia veteran firemen who toured the city in honor of their visit. Gov Wolcott and local leaders greeted them at the State House and City Hall. A banquet at the Cadets Armory followed then speeches by McDevitt Murphy and others before departure to their home.
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Philadelphia
Quincy House
Hotel
Touraine
State House
Wolcott
Crane
Executive Council
Old House of Representatives
City Hall
Quincy
Marshal McCarthy
John C. Paige Insurance Company
Charlestown
Winslow Warren
Bunker Hill Monument Association
John R. Murphy
Independence Hall
Bunker Hill Monument
William McDevitt
Philadelphians
John Turner
P. O’riordan
Father Supple
Joseph Caldwell
Robert T. Gill
Samuel H. Kensil
Baxter
John 8. Damrell
Along the Water Front
Port news reports President L E Baker of Yarmouth Steamship Co leaving Boston for Yarmouth with company changes, dockside arrivals from Nova Scotia, cargo lists from the Canada liner, captains and inspectors, a balloonist, a tall smokestack extension for the Brookline, a drunken disturbance on the Sterling, and movements of the Honiton, Strathome, Strathisla, and Aeolus with cargoes and duties.
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L. E. Baker
Yarmouth Steamship Company
Boston
Stanwood
Yarmouth
H. F. Hammond
Joseph F. Spinney
Nova Scotia
J. Sloane
F.S. Webster
Dominion
Canada
Queenstown
Liverpool
Joseph Slattery
North Atlantic
Boston Light
Thomas I. Spencer
Parker O
Furness Line
Bostonian
London
Parker
Georgian
New York
Olivette
Halifax
N. S
S. Rowland Hill
Government
Kubrick
Dartmouth
Brookline
Jamaica
Sterling
Baltimore
Castle Island
Keene
Bragdon
the Guardian
Guardian
J. F. Merry
General McClellan
Honiton
Hudson
Philadelphia
John Harvey
Lunenburg
Strathome
Buenos Ayres
Strathisla
Savannah
Aeolus
Java
Two Men Arrested for Theft of 1000 Cigars
John Bianchi of Leyden street East Boston and William H. McLean of Sawyer street were arrested last night charged with entering Harry Aldrichs store at 80 South Market street and stealing 1000 cigars valued at $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bianchi
Leyden Street
Boston
William H. McLean
Sawyer Street
Harry Aldrich
South Market Street
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Oughly
L. A. W. Bulletin
Good Roads Magazine
Good Roads
Hbody
Albany
Beacon Hill
Ilott
New England
Bicycle Notes
Jordan, Marsh and Company
Vmen’s
Bicycles
M. D. Marvard
Iont Street
Zosten
Revere Bicycle Parade
Bald
Dover
B. G
Birney
Kentucky Star
Robert
Pentoskey
Belleden
Refina
G- m
Bowen
World OF Sport
Manufacturers’ Outlet Co
Willis
Knights OF Malta
Insurance League Meeting
Oo. J. Lavis
Murphy Eeee
West End
Old South Church
Wife
NEW Back Bay Exchange
Grotty
Sergeant Sheehan III
Cadets’ Armory
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