Cresceus Breaks World Trotting Record At Wichita
Cresceus the famous stallion shattered the world trotting record for a mile in 1:59 3-4 at Wichita. He beat Lou Dillon and Major Delmar by a quarter of a second, with splits of 30 seconds first quarter and 59 3-4 at half, last quarter in 29 3-4. The 9-year-old chestnut, previously 2:02 1-4, surprised horsemen and may head to Europe for winter exhibition.
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Wichita
Kan
Cresceus
Lou Dillon
Major Delmar
Crescens
Europe
Readville
George Ketcham
Boston
Boston College Alumni Honor New President Amid Critique of Eliot
About 7 percent of the Alumni Association of Boston College renewed their loyalty to the college while honoring the new president Rev William F. Gannon S J at Parker's with a reception and banquet. The Rev John F Cummins addressed remarks recalling early days at BC and criticized President Eliot of Harvard University for censorious views. Other toasts covered athletics, college spirit, and the future of Boston College.
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Alumni Association of
Boston College
William F. Gannon
S. J
Parker’s
William J. O’reilly
John
A. Coulthurst
John F. Cummins
Robert Fulton
Eliot
Harvard University
Censorius
John D. Drum
David G. Supple
D. D
Francis J. Barnes
M. D
W. J. O’reilly
W. F.gannon
John A. Coulthurst
Joseph H. Rockwell
W. M. McDonough
Roslindale
M. J. Doody
Cambridge
P. J. Supple
John J. Ryan
David Regan
T. F. Brannan
J. J. McCarthy
N. J. Merritt
J. A. Daley
F. J. Halloran
W. G. Mullin
Albert C. Mullin
D. F. Lee
William J. Murphy
North Cambridge
F. J. Butler
Drs. C. E. Mongan
M. F. Glennon
Charles Stack
F. X. Crawford
John F. O’brien
T. J. Murphy
H. J. Molloy
W. A. Walsh
Edward A. McLaughlin
John A. Brett
J. C. Pelletier
James A. Desmond
Drs
Eugene A. McCarthy
Gore Enters Dorchester Mayoral Race As Filing Deadline Looms
Senator Fred S Gore of Dorchester has filed Democratic mayoralty papers and may run against Mayor Collins if not changed before 3 PM today. Gore lacks public speaking flair but is strong in organization and backing, with a history of surprising election wins and a sizeable Democratic base.
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Fred S Gore
Dorchester
Collins
Gore
Senate
Fortune in will tied up as missing niece claimed
A $35 000 fortune from Michael O Connell of Billings Montana is tied up in Montana courts. The estate was to be shared by six relatives, but one beneficiary Mary O Connell, a niece, is missing and believed in Cambridge or Somerville. First cousin Mrs John Donovan of 20 Phipps street Charles Town also appears in the case.
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Michael O’connell
Billings
Mont
Mary O’connell
Cambridge
Somerville
John Donovan
Phipps Street
Charlestown
Race for a Receivership in Delaware Insanity
Dover, Oct. 19 insolvency of International Bank and Trust Company of America in Mexico sparked a dramatic rush for a Delaware receivership. Opponents seeking to override Mexican actions hurried to obtain Chancellor Nicholson's appointment and planned to pursue the chancellor by train and boat to secure a local precedence. Herbert Compton, a stockholder, filed the application citing insolvency.
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Dover, del
International Bank and Trust Company of America
City of
Mexico
Delaware
Don Jacinto Patters
Chancellor Nicholson
Lewes
Philadelphia
State of
Herbert Compton
Nicholson
Fr Johns Medicine Cures Colds and Whooping Cough
An old advertisement touts Fr Johns Medicine as a tonic by Horsford's Acid Phosphate boosting the entire system. It claims cures for colds and whooping cough and promotes Fr Johns Medicine as a daily strength builder.
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Horsford
Fr. John
Legacy of Gordon McKay Wealth After Death Sparks Rumors
Rumors swirl over distribution of Gordon McKay's vast fortune after the inventor's death. Speculation names Harvard University as a beneficiary, potential legacies to his former wife, sister, and Pittsfield birth town, and a possible shoe industry trade school for Lynn Haverhill and Brockton.
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Gordon McKay
Lynn
Brockton
Haverhill
Harvard University
Lawrence Scientific Se
Countess von Bruening
Newport
Dexter
Boston
Pittsfield
Mass
Pittsfield Inventor McKay Early Mechanical Pioneer
McKay born 1821 in Pittsfield rose to first assistant foreman at Fame Fire Engine Company at age 15. He pursued mechanics in early manhood and built a machine shop in Pittsfield upon attaining his majority.
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Lawrence Machine Company
McKay
Pittsfield
Baron von Bruening
Fame Fire Engine Company
Pitts
McKay Dies Here In Newport Inventor and Millionaire
Gordon Mc Kay, noted inventor and millionaire, died suddenly in Newport Rhode Island today. The death, though not unexpected, shocked local residents as details were being compiled for a full obituary. Continued on Page 10 Third Column.
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M’kay
Newport
R. I
Gordon McKay
Boston Area Weather Forecast Likely Warmer
Fair and warmer weather for Boston and vicinity on Tuesday with continued fair conditions and slightly cooler temperatures by Wednesday. Washington reports New England will see fair skies and rising temperatures Tuesday, followed by fair, brisk southwest winds on Wednesday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Bates Replies to Gaston in 1903 State Debt Debate
Governor Bates counters Gaston over Massachusetts state debt and taxes. He labels Democratic attacks as political balloonmisleading, accuses Republicans of waste, and asserts Democrats stand for economy while noting debt and tax increases under prior administrations. He defends amendments and criticizes administration.
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Commonwealth
Gaston
Hyannis
William E. Russell
Long
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Michigan
Iowa
Bates
Massachusetts
Union
Thousands of foreign miners lured to America scandal
Commissioner-General F P Sargent asks the Attorney General to pursue alleged law violations. Thousands of Welsh miners, enticed by Jones Bros of Pontypridd with ads for 3000 positions in Pennsylvania, arrived or prepared to come, many seeking return home as promises were not kept. Welsh MP William Abraham cited investigations showing false pretences in recruiting and possible blacklegs among workers.
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F. P. Sargent
Department of Justice
United States
South Wales
Jones Bros
Pontypridd
America
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ellsworth Coal Company
Bureau of Immigration
Wales
London
Rhodda Valley
William Abraham
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Abraham
New York
Republicans Parade in East Boston Rally at Music Hall
East Boston glowed with torchlight as Republicans from island wards marched to Music Hall for a rally. Governor Bates Lieutenant Governor Guild and other leaders spoke while the Democratic dinner at Revere House drew young supporters and featured a mock song about Colonel Gaston.
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Congressman McNary
Richard Olney
William
Gaston
Corcoran
Young Men’s Democratic Club OF
Massachusetts
Reverp House
Boston
Music Hall
Revere House
Island
John L. Bates
Curtis Guild, Jr
John D. Long
Samuel L. Powers
G. A. Ham
John J. Douglass
Sumner
Meridian
John Marno
Ward 1
Republican Committee
Frank Wood
Governor Bates
Guild
Long
Congressman Powers
William A. Gaston
Russell
Olney
John W. Corcoran
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John Bates
Gov.bate
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