Fight in Mexico selects Juarez for Corbett Fitzsimmons bout
WL Paso Texas October 15 A concession by Chihuahua governor allows the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight to be held in Juarez across the river from El Paso The Florida Athletic Club has a representative here and an executive committee was appointed to handle contracts and related business The move excited both El Paso and Juarez as officials push to secure the event.
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Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Juarez
Florida Athletic Club
el Paso
Juatoha
Corbett Arrives at Hot Springs for Meeting
Corbett reached Hot Springs Arkansas with Brigadier General Taylor as state troops commander. A conference with General Taylor, the state’s attorney, and the citizens' committee began at 8 p.m. Crowds gathered around the hotel hosting the meeting.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Corbett
Taylor
Citizens’ Committee
Arkansas Governor to banish prize crowd at Hot Springs
Brigadier General George P. Taylor arrived in Little Rock for talks with the Governor who plans radical action against the prize fighting crowd in Hot Springs. State militia are placed under marching orders as authorities warn Corbett to stay out of Arkansas.
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Little
Rock
Ark
George P. Taylor
Arkansas’ State Guard
Forest City
Hot Springs
Corbett
Is Fitz Losing Confidence in Fitzsimmons
Hot Springs Arkansas October 15 With Governor Clarks warlike talk heightening tension preparations move to bring the Corbett Fitzsimmons matter to court Mayor Waters received a telegram from Corpus Christi Texas urging a cash deposit to cover expenses and possible legal difficulties Fitzsimmons asked for free quarters a bonus and protection against arrest or interference local commentary suggests Fitzsimmons is losing confidence in himself
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Hot Springs
Ark
Clark
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Mayor Waters
Corpus Christi
Tex
W. W. Waters
Fitzsimmons
Rail service changes cut New York Boston run. Missouri?
On Monday October 21 the through five hour train via New England railroad and Air Line will replace the 3 pm service to New York with only Middletown as stop. Eastbound Boston service will reach Park Yate station by 6 pm, parlor car seats at $2. A 3 pm Boston to Putnam Willimantic Hartford line remains with no through coaches.
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New England ‘Railroad
Air Line
Park Square
New England Railroad
Middletown
Conn
Grand Central Station
New England
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Unitarian
Washington, m
Raymond & Whitcomb
Nason
Durgin
Somerville Charter Committee Delayed to Next Meeting
At a special meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen the joint committee to prepare a new city charter was allowed to remain in repose after heated talk. It will be assigned for special action at the next meeting. A Cambridge mayoral request for a joint conference with Somerville and Arlington about a contagious hospital was authorized for the mayor Hodgkins to confer with Cambridge City Council.
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Somerville
Beecham's Pills Advertises Constipation Remedy
Beecham's pills for constipation priced at 10 percent and 2s.6d. Obtain the book from your druggist and follow its guidance.
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Beecham
Mrs Alice Ives Breed Hosts Lynn Dinner for Ellen Henrotin
Mrs Alice Ives Breed of Lynn entertained at Grosvenor Park on Oct 15 for Ellen M Henrotin president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Guests included leaders from Worcester Amherst Boston Danvers and Lynn. At 8 pm the North Shore Club greeted attendees in Oxford Club hall. Henrotin spoke on woman suffrage and clubs and their social community role.
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Lynn
Alice Ives Breed
Grosvenor Park
Ellen M. Henrotin
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Medora F. Pratt
Annie R. Marble
Worcester
Mabel Loomis Todd
Amherst
Sarah F. Smith
Lucy H. Kelly
Clara B. Adams
National Federated Clubs
Elizabeth M. Gosse
Ostelle M. H. Merrill
Boston
Evelyn F. Masury
Danvers
Henrotin
Breed
North Shore Club
Oxford Club
Mrs. Laura Ormiston Chant Speaks to Brookline Audience
Mrs Laura Ormiston Chant was greeted by a large audience last night in Brookline Town Hall. Mr William Lloyd Garrison introduced the speaker.
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Laura Ormiston Chant
Brookline Town Hall
William Lloyd Garrison
Yesterday's nominations for the house race roll in
A long list of candidate slates across counties. Dems and Republicans name contenders in South Framingham, Springfield, Greenfield, Northampton, Amesbury, Dedham, Monson, Marlboro, Lynn, Clinton, Waltham, Westboro, Braintree, and more. Notable entries include J. D. Fowler, D. P. Carter, William Sutcliffe, J. F. Sheehan, P. J. Kennedy, and N. F. Hesseltine. Also listed are council and senate nominees and county sheriff John Crosby.
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South Framingham
Walter Adams
E. L. Moore
Mr. Merriam
Springfield
Calvin F. Miller
Greenfield
J. G. Pickett
L. W. Clark
Northampton
J. D. Fowler
D. P. Carter
Braintree
W. H. Harrison
Lynn
H. A. Marks
C. A. Towne
Senate
Melrose
N. F. Hesseltine
Joseph H. Potts
Pittsfield
John Crosby
Williams Plays Harvard in Holmes Field Match
Harvard faces Williams College this afternoon at 4 on Holmes field. Williams is short on form with three players sidelined, while Harvard hopes to limit scoring after the Amherst 24 point effort. Doucette starts at center with several lineup changes and Wrightington doubtful due to a bruise.
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Williams College
Holmes Field
Williams
Amherst
Brewer
Doucette
Rice
Holt
Stevenson
Wrightington
Cabot
Houghton
Sar- Stevenson
Sargent
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Shaw
Jaffray
Hennen
R. G
Donald
Connor
R. T
A. Brewer
R. E
Borden
Beale
Gonterman
H. B
C. Brewer
Hamlen
Dunlop
Fennessy
F. B
Black Wonder and West End Mining Stock Offered at 40 Cents
Prospectus outlines 200000 shares of the Black Wonder and West End Gold Mining Company stock priced at 40 cents per share. The consolidated Colorado firm includes two Sherman mines, a new mill with Fraser & Chalmers equipment, and plans for sampling works, electric power, improved tunnels, and working capital to develop fourteen mines. Subscriptions: 40 cents per share with 26 percent on signup and two equal 25 percent installments, 5 percent discount for cash. Listings sought on Boston and New York exchanges once fully subscribed.
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Black Wonder Gold and Silver Mining Company
Sherman
Hinsdale County
Col
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Chicago
Ill
Treasury
Black Wonder
Laws of
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Washington Street
Boston
New England
Henry A. Stearns
Rhode Island
Edward C. Davis
New York
Malden Aldermen Exonerate Schoolhouse and Property Committees
In Malden on October 15 the aldermen, via the accounts committee, cleared the Ward 7 schoolhouse committee and the public property committee of failures to advertise for bids. A 1500 dollar appropriation was made for repairs to the West School and other property matters. The salary of the city physician was referred for future consideration. William A. Dowd and Frank H. Johnson were named and confirmed as permanent police officers, Gabriel E. Oakland as special police officer, and John P. Holden as auctioneer.
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Malden
Committee On Accounts
Ward 7
Public Property Committee
William A. Dowd
Frankh. Johnson
Gabriel E. Oakland
John P. Holden
Harvest supper yields prizes for Patten Corps in Watertown
In Watertown on Oct 15 the Isaac B Patten Relief Corps hosted a harvest supper at Grand Army Hall. Prizes were awarded for catching the most peanuts and for the person deemed dearest by seed count in a pumpkin, with Batters receiving a silver bonbon dish.
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Watertown
Isaac B. Patten Relief Corps of
Grand Army Hall
Yale and Harvard clash over dual league dispute
Yale President Foote publishes a detailed defense in the Yale Daily News addressing Harvard’s position as Professor Ames and Harvard officials reject Yale’s interpretation. The exchange traces a failed plan for a dual league, letters between captains, and Harvard alumni involvement. Yale advocates two sides to the ongoing athletic quarrel, while Harvard critics call Yale’s account misleading.
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Yale Football Management
Yale Daily News
Yale
Thorne
Foote
Harvard
Ames
New York City
Howland
Harvard Board of Overseers
Harvard Athletic Committee
Harvard ‘Athletic Committee
New York
Brewer
Yale Ee
Emmons
Mr. Emmons
Drs. Brooks and Conant
Yale and Harvard Football Talks Break Down
Yale and Harvard fail to renew negotiations over football, with Yale treating Harvard as first offender and Harvard accusing Yale of misrepresentation. Professor Ames criticizes Yale News statements while detailing past talks and the Harvard athletic committee’s stance on public settlement and invitations.
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Yale
Harvard
Walter Camp
Brooks
Springfield
Hinkey
Ames
Post
Yale News
Adee
Cambridge
Cowles
Castine
Stewart
Harvard Athletic Committee
Thorne and Brewer
Brewer
Dr. Brooks
Boston Latin Roxbury Latin Football Postponed In Mud
Boston Latin and Roxbury Latin football teams postponed after twenty muddy minutes with no points scored. Roxbury showed stronger play led by Foster and Breton while Boston Latin struggled. line breaking and field encroachment halted attempts. Also notes B A A bowling exhibition at 999th Artillery Association with a 2638 score.
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Roxbury Latin
Brookline Common
Roxbury Boys
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Graham
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McGuire
Roxbury
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Lowe
Rapkin
Nagle
Breton
Torton
George
F.C
McLaghlin Morse
Tee Marshall
Barney
Cos
SN Min
Artillery Association
B.A
Siranestacennerss Ssesee
Scylax Triumphs In Muddy Saugus Trot Meet
at Saugus Racecourse opening two weeks marred by rain, Scylax won the 2:15 trot in straight heats while Honeywood, distanced after a mudhole tumble, faced a judge’s ruling. Daisy B. upset Robert R. in the 2:22 pace amid drizzle. Future cards note 2:10 and 2:18 trots and a 2:11 pace with fifteen entries.
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Saugus
Honeywood
Saugus Trace
Skylax
Fred B
Whitney
Kervick
France
Robert R
Sclavonic
George Wallace
Mystic
Daisy B
Jock Bowen
Pet
Tee Teneth
Tome
Omige
Ielsseccase Asiesseteus
Yankee Luck
B. G
Bowen
Miss Fullerton
B. m
Ramsey
Br. G. Itney
Richard Seaball
Show
G. H
Frank Clay
Bk. G
Cunningham
Fred
Brigham
B. H
Contig
Mystic Park Winners Crown Fast Harness Races
At Mystic Park yesterday morning unfinished races from Saturday were run in straight heats. The 2:14 pace saw Alcinta prevail easily after one heat credit, with Wance and Jimmy B also in contention. The highlight was the 2:21 trot where Brown Jim won the final heat, upsetting the earlier expectations. Purse was $600 for both events.
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Alcinta
Vance
Jimmy B
Alpha
Wag
Much Ado
Brown Jim
B. m
Alcantara
Wance
Br. B
Abdalah’ Wilkes
Nannie Motdene
Clark x
Mosher
Tony Wilcox
Spangler
Halo
Br. m.tGovline
Sorrento
Kentucky Fringe
Cleveland
Salisdam
Siminone
Walker
Chance
B. G
Blanchard
Kit Baker
Sheridan
Young Wildfale
Pierce
Ann
Nmber Weer
Titer
Eldon
B m
Isobel
Mille Wilkes
Dodge
Adi Il
B. Fg
Time
Baron Dillon Triumphs In Kentucky Stallion Race
At Lexington the Kentucky Horse Breeders Association finale saw Baron Dillon overtake favored B B P after a betting shift and pacing miscue. Baron Dillon claimed a brilliant victory as Lyric and Roetta Soap each won a heat in the 2:16 trot, while Sam and Clay failed to contend.
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Lexington
Kentucky Horse Breeders’ Association
Wisconsin
Baron Dillon
Gerrity
B. B.P
Billy Andrews
Dillon
Lyric
Roetta Soap
Sam
Clay
Westchester Racing Opens Meet at Morris Park in Rain
The Westchester Racing Association began its first meeting at Morris Park on October 15. Attendance was large despite rain and a heavy track. Winners included Beldemere and Helen Nichols in the first race, Withersmile with Doggett, Brandy Wine second, and Connoisseur third in the second. Everhard and Patrol in the third. Ben Brush with Hazlett in the Nursery Stakes. Henry of Navarre leading the Manhattan handicap. and Adelbert winning the Withers mile with Bloomer second.
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Westchester Racing Association
Beldemere
Helen Nichols
Weinberg
Doggett
Brandy Wine
Connoisseur
Everhard
Patrol
Sapelo
Ben Brush
Hazlett
Woodvine
Seneyaneeee
Henry of Navarre
Sir Walter
Withers
Adelbert
Bloomer
the Swain
Harvard Cycling Association Handicap Road Race
The Harvard Cycling Association plans a handicap road race open to all university members about a week after the fall athletic sports. The event aims to test speed and endurance across a public course with participants from campus clubs and faculties.
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Harvard Cycling Association
Two lively bouts at Lynn Club show crowd energy
A Lynn crowd saw two boxing events by the Kirtland Club. In the 15 round main, Jim Kennard beat Tom Flaherty after a strong late effort, while Billie Sullivan, the Cork Spider, defeated Cap Jennings in six rounds with decisive body blows. The Kid, billed as the St Paul Kid, then dominated Mike Flaherty in a one sided display.
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Lynn
Kirtland Club
Jim Kennard
St. Paul
Tom Flaherty
Lowell
Billie Sullivan
Cork Spider
Jennings
Bill Daly
Sullivan
Jack Smith
Bill Connolly
Paddy Doherty
Ed Gorton
Flaherty
Ike Wier
Jim Dever
Mike Sears
Filaherty
Daly
Jimmy Kaveney
Boxing Gossips and Contests in Local Circles
Boxing news and rumors from New York and nearby clubs. Lynch challenges Barne for a finish contest while McCabe denies backing Marty McCue for $500 to meet McBride. Griffo and Lavigne arrests, bail, and postponement. Upcoming Empire Athletic Club card features Jimmy Barry versus Jack Madden with tangential bouts and officials addressing past show disputes.
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Jimmy Lynch
Frank Barne
James McCabe
Fordham
Marty McCue
McBride
Paterson
N. J
Young Griffo
Kid ‘Lavigne
Maspeth
L. L
New York
Hampton Roads
Kid Foley
Ned ‘Hanlon
Texas
Hanlon
Empire Athletic Club
I. I
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Jack Madden
Brooklyn
Jimmy Handler
Newark
Harry Fischer
Jim Kennedy
Empire Club
Nowise
Joe Early
New Jersey
Dan Creedon
Dan
Governor Clark
Woburn A. C
Mike Sears
Lewiston
Tom Brown
Malden
Foley
Willie Carrack
Charley Clifford
Tom Carpenter
St. Paul
Harry Hutchins
Yale Preparing for Dartmouth Clash
Yale coach Captain Thorne expects the tough test of the season against Dartmouth tomorrow after a forty minute practice. The lineup features Bass and Hinkey at ends, Rodgers and Murphy tackles, Sheldon and Chadwick guards, Cross center, Fink at quarterback, Jerrems and DeWitt halves, Letton fullback, with Longacre sidelined by a knee injury and Sanfori reassigned to the scrub squad.
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New Haven
Conn
Thorne
Yale
Dartmouth
Bass
Hinkey
Rodgers
Murphy
Sheldon
Chadwick
Cross
Fink
Jerrems
DeWitt
Letton
Longacre
Sanfori
Pratt of Amherst Injured in Practice
Amherst Oct 15 Captain Pratt suffered a severe bruise to his left ankle during practice this afternoon. Initial fear of a break was dismissed by the doctor who says recovery may take five days to two weeks. Thomas will play quarterback in the Wesleyan game tomorrow and Tyler probably will captain.
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Amherst
Pratt
Thomas
Tyler
Harvard Princeton Game Assured for Nov 9
Harvard athletic manager F W Moore reports Michigan University telegram confirms the Harvard Princeton clash will move from November 2 to November 9 after the Michigan team agreed to play. This change affects schedules and travel plans for both programs.
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Harvard
Bicycle for Soldiers convention in New York forms United States Military Wheelmen
The first annual United States Mill Wheelmen convention met at the Broadway Central Hotel to discuss organizing wheelmen into military drill capable bodies. Captain McCrystal opened with views on bicycle use for transporting troops and supplies, while General Miles praised the bike’s stay and future military value. The group adopted The United States Military Wheelmen as the name, with headquarters in New York and aims to test bikes for military purposes.
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New York
United States Mill Wheelmen
Broway Central Hotel
McCrystal
Miles
United States Military Wheelmen
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