Died in sulky at Saugus race track tragedy
On the second day of Saugus races driver C. S. Fletcher died on the track after collapsing in his sulky during the 2:28 trot. He had finished third with Lew Glen. a physician failed to revive him as spectators watched in gloom. Races continued with several heats unfinished and a dead heat noted in the 2:14 pace.
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Saugus
Fletcher
Lew Glen
Sidney Pointer
Merritt Wilkes
Prince Alert
Barney
Avis
Blanch
Cello
Mes G. m
General Wilkes
Colins
Hee Eee
Uae
Bel Clara
B. m
Monarch
Durland
Bella Thorn
Proctor
Bella M
Diasco Lamber
W. Minor
Queen Lumps
Br. m
Innerhorn
Mannerhorn
I. Bra
Serena
Marston
G. G
Silver Cloud
Demarest
Seer
B. S
Star Pointer
G. McPherson
B. G
Lord Ferguson
R. Bever
Greystone
BrayMan
Eee Crete
Sam Hill, Jr
Sam Hill
Rh. Dodge
Cesses Dachaulais
Billy, Ch. G
Saddlewhite
Tom Hal
W. Farbush
Teddy B
Octoroon
J. Morgess
Emma B
Ch. m
Allandorf
T. Camp
Barney, B
Barney Wilkes
C. Atno
Crown Prince
Dh. S
J. R. Shedd
Refina
G. m
Dam Mina
Wilkes
Morris Park Results Show Close, Fast Races
At Morris Park on October 2, a clear day with heavy track produced competitive renewals. Banquo Jr won seven furlongs, Greatland won five, Banastar captured the Ramapo one mile, George Keene took Fordham seven furlongs, Meddlesome five and a half, and Estac one mile, with Handa Ball close in the Ramapo finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris Park
Bannatar
Sanders
Clawson
Banastar
Handaball
Handball
George Keene
Fordham
Hilee
Irish Reel
Banquo Jr
Greatland
Ratmapo
Yordham
Estac
Slow Track At Columbus Ends With Mixed Results
Slow track conditions at Columbus on October 20 hindered several heats. Captain Jack won the last three heats of the 2:08 trot while Bay Leaf failed to close as Finnley drove Bo Leaf to victory in the 2:20 pace. Finley was fined $109 for not pushing Bay Leaf and Kinney fell but was uninjured as Hans McGregor, the favorite, was disqualified after an irregular second run.
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Columbus, CO
Mell
Pilot Boy
McHenry
Jack
Kinney
Hans McGregor
McDuffee Faces Starbuck in Fifteen Mile Pace Race in Atlanta
In Atlanta Eddie McDuffee will race J Frank Starbuck of Philadelphia in a fifteen mile paced event. Charley Culver travels to Atlanta to pace McDuffee, aiming for a decisive result against Michael, a rival from prior meets.
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Eddie McDuffee
J. Frank Starbuck
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Charley Culver
McDuffee
Mr. Culver
Michael
Mac
Lliam H. Dodge
Lowell
The
Post
Frank Ourish
Mr. Ourish
Cancer and Tumor Cured Without Knife or Plaster
C. H. Mason M D offers treatment for cancer and tumors claiming cure without surgery or plaster, reading as a free advisory note. Address provided as Chatham C4.
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C. H. Mason
M.D
Chatham, C.4
Chelsea Cyclists Muscale Opens Winter Musicales
The Chelsea Cycle Club hosted the opening musicale of the season with Willis Turner on piano, Jennie L. Wilson reciting, Charles Miller accompanying, Leonise Daniels and Imperial Trio performing rag-time pieces, Edward Nichols entertaining, Bert Bourne imitating on violin, William Walsh charming the crowd, ending with a served collation.
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Cosey
Chelsea Cycle Club
Willis Turner
Jennie L. Wilson
Charles Miller
Leonise Daniels
Imperial Trio
David O'Brien
Percy Knee
Charles O' Donnell
Edward Nichols
Bert Bourne
William Walsh
Pepperell Union Wins Firemen's Muster Record Run
In Nashua on October 20 the firemen muster featured eighteen engines competing for 150, 100, 60 and 34 prizes. Pepperell Union of Pepperell Mass captured first place with a 233 feet 758 inches record near the world mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Pepperell
Mass
Harvard Football Practice Shows Strong Improvement
Harvard footballists held a strenuous late night practice under moonlight, aided by returning players Dibblee Daly and others. The seniors coached intensely, with the varsity scoring four times in a long second half and Coch rane delivering long punts while Voyaging through a fast, aggressive drill that boosted team confidence after a recent slump.
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Cate Ee Wea Eit Coa
Nen
Scotty MacMasters
Harvard
Newtowne
Dibblee and
Daly
E. Kendall
Varsity
Livermore
Jaffray
Burnett
Eaton
Donald
Haughton
Dibblee
Cochrane
Soldiers Field
Lloyd
Hester
Bert Waters
Wrightington
Cranston
Lewis
Emmons
Dean
Cabot
Norton Shaw
Russell
Tiffany
Forbes
Boston Hosts Garden of Baseball Banquet Night
A large crowd gathered at the South End grounds for a celebration honoring the 1893 Boston team. Manager Selee and the players appeared in white uniforms, with notable fans including General Arthur Dixorel and Joe Kelly in attendance. The event featured a variety show with performers from the Circuits and local clubs, emphasizing a spirit of athletic progress and municipal gymnasium advocacy.
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South End Grounds
Arthur Dixorel
All America
Ball Park
Mir
Frank G. Selee
Willis
Nichols
Bergen
Bransfield
Lewis
Klobedanz
Hickman
Tenney
Long
Collins
Duffy
Hamilton
Stahl
Stafford
Lowe
Yeager
Joe” Kelly
Oriole
Cambridge
Monumental
Boston
Kelly
Boston Rooters
Messrs. Lavis
Boles
Regan
Moore
Murphy
Miah J. Murray
Providence
Leity
pBarney
Lennon
Brotherhood
Mike’ Slattery
New York Giant
D. H. Mahoney
John T. Dever
Ned” Leary
City Hall
Bie
Mike’ Sullivan
Ward 14
George Appleton
Penny” Suserman
John Irwin
George Moore
Joe” Bean
Dave” Pickett
Mike” Regan
Tom’’ McCarthy
P. J. Daly
Phillips Andover fall handicap games highlight hammer record
Phillips Andover Academy hosts the fall handicap meet with Metzger breaking the school hammer record, reaching 119 feet by half an inch. Winners include B A Blanding in the 109 yard dash, K L Ospley in the 220 yard dash, A Fox in the 20 yard hurdles, and R D Mitchell in throwing hammer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Phillips Andover Academy
Metzger
B. A. Blanding
K. L. Ospley
A. Fox
G. M. Hasbrouck
G. M. Godsmith
As. M. Goldsmith
E. M. Hemiver
E. M. Leonard
Vin
R. H. Sherwin
Harvard Track Games Set For Harvard Field Meet
The fall track games at Holmes Field Cambridge begin this afternoon at 4 p m. They consolidate two former Cambridge meets and expect a strong turnout with 99 teams. Scratchman Tom Burke runs in the quarter and is eligible this year for Harvard, signaling a likely strong showing in New York. Freshmen Butler and Winslow are pegged for promising performances.
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Holmes Field
Cambridge
Tom Burke
Harvard
New York
Butler
Winslow
Boston Latin Faces Brookline High In League Opener
This afternoon Boston Latin meets Brookline High in the season’s first league game at Charles River Park at 3 20. Both teams are light and evenly matched amid schedule misunderstandings and local prep chatter. Eddie Murphy may reappear for Harvard freshmen with Latin backing.
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Boston Latin
Brookline High
Charles River Park
Cambridge High
Cambridge Common
Eddie Murphy
Harvard
C. M28
Hoppy
Boston
Private J. F. Muesser Dead
Information from Montauk Point confirms the death of Private Joseph F. Muesser of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers at age 13. Enlisted January this year, he served at Camp Alger and Dun Loring before joining the Santiago campaign. He contracted malaria in Cuba and typhus at Montauk, served as orderly to General Dutfield, and was the son of William F. Muesser of Jamaica Plain. The body will be brought home.
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Montauk Point
Joseph IF. Muesser
Massachusetts Volunteers
Muesser
Camp Alger
Dun Loring
Via
Santiago
Cuba
Montauk
Billy Walker Dies After Knockout in Omaha Fight
Billy Walker, 13, died in South Omaha after being unconscious for fifty six hours. The charge against opponent Andy Dupont will be changed from prize fighting to murder in the wake of the Monday night knockout in Omaha Nebraska.
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Omaha
Neb
Billy Walker
Andy Dupont
South Omaha
Dupont
Doubt on Dewey's Fight Reported From Spain
Washington reports incredulity in Navy and War departments over Spanish claims of a naval battle with Admiral Dewey in the Philippines. No action cited by Dewey or Gen Otis and Consul Wildman. Likely reference to Abby Pasig seizure by the McCulloch, insurrectionists shown to lack a fleet in Manila waters. John Fay notes insurgents had only a few small craft.
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Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Navy
War Departments
General Otis
United States
Wildman
Navy Department
Abby
McCulloch
Pasig
Manila
John Fay
Merritt Expresses Doubt On Philippine Accord
London reports General Wesley Merritt commander of the American army of occupation in Manila says he has heard nothing of any agreement with Admiral Dewey. He doubts Aguinaldo could win a presidential election if held now and says no arrangement with Philippine leaders was made.
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London
Wesley Merritt
Manila
Philippines
Agoncillo
Dewey
Merritt
Aguinaldo
Officers Not Guilty in Station 4 Case
A police board dismissed the complaint by Mary Diggins against Station 4 officers Jeremiah O Keeffe and John Hughes. O Keeffe, described as a 20 pound heavier, was accused of using his club during the alleged assault. The board found both officers not guilty, in a high profile incident that drew public attention at roll call.
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Mary Diggins
Jeremiah O'Keeffe
John Hughes
Station 4
Board of Police
Spike Sullivan Defeats Jimmy Dunn in Six Rounds at Casino
In Fall River on October 20 Spike Sullivan of Boston defeated local boxer Jimmy Dunn in a six round bout at the Casino. The fight thrilled a large audience. Local preliminaries featured bouts between John Simpson and Arthur Eastwood Dave Burke and Johnny Lynch John Brown and Dick Somers. Joe Murphy of Fall River beat John Bell of Boston.
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Fall River
Spike Sullivan
Boston
Jimmy Dunn
John Simpson
Arthur Eastwood
Dave Burke
Johnny Lynch
John Brown
Dick Somers
Joe Murphy
John Bell
Social event notes and billiards exhibition at local school
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and Law and Order League of Massachusetts executives attended yesterday afternoon at Mrs. McBride's, with tea in the school department at 6 30. Rev. Arthur Little and Rev. Dr. Allbright spoke. Anna Held toured departments while enjoying billiards in the grand hall. Next Wednesday at 430 a match "fingers versus cue" follows Professor Hood's demonstration. Emil Posselt performed a Carnival of Venice solo on a new instrument, surpassing its range with a four octave reach.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Law and Order League of Massachusetts
McBride
Arthur Little
Allbright
Anna
Boxing Gossip Sparks South Boston Club Night
Boxing gossip previews a Broadway Hall program in South Boston featuring Andy Daly vs Danny Brennan in a twelve round main event, plus eight round bouts Phil Brennan vs Ike McLean and Charles Bennett vs Johnny Sheehan. Proceeds fund rebuild of the club house after a fire.
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Shawmut Rowing Club
Broadway Hall
South Boston
Andy Daly
Danny Brennan
Phil Brennan
Ike McLean
Charley Bennett
Johnny Sheehan
South Ind
East Boston A. C
Beacon A. C
Paul Kelly
Allie Alberts
Jig Stone
Spike Sullivan
Martin Flaherty
Point A.C
Spike
Cal Hawkins
Flaherty
Music Hall
Pluto
San Francisco
Patsy Sweeney
Manchester
Danny Snyder
Dave Lavigre
East Boston
Mose Hanlon
George Murray
Patsy Broderick
Hoffman Club
Lynn
Murray
Austin Rice
Broderick
Lynn Lad
Petition for direct rail line to Union station sparks exhibition protest
A 350 exhibitor petition seeks a direct car line from Mechanics' Building to Union Station, arguing the present North Union traffic causes delays for Exhibition patrons. The article also covers domestic science displays, Swedish dishes, and talks by Mrs Barbour and others, with a noted program of readings and musical performances.
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Boston Elevated Railroad Company
Union Station
Mechanics’ Building
North Union Station
John T. Patrick
Pine Bluff
WN. C
Marie Dattman
Jena Gustafson
Clark
Boston
F. N. Barbour
W. L. Johnson
The
Educational Food Company
Sons of the American Revolution
Samuel Blackburn
Jjawthorne
Tennessee
Hattie F. Hasey
Dorchester
Mabel Woodward
Melrose
Bessie Cushing Reed
William Lee
E. E. Parker
Brookline
Frank M. Goss
Reed
Woodward
Police Board Objects After Judge Revokes Local Liquor License
The Roxbury District Court judge voided John Sheehan & Co.’s liquor license at 3523 Washington street following Ellen Crosby’s civil suit alleging proximity concerns. The Police Board, surprised, says the license was issued and plans a hearing in a day or two to reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Howard
Roxbury
Postal System in Santiago Province Gains Praise
Postal official Louis Kemper, long in Santiago during U S occupation, returns to Washington on leave after establishing a postal system and reforms that business leaders commend. He will meet First Assistant Postmaster General Heath to discuss service in Santiago and other areas as formal possession nears.
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Washington
Louis Kemper
Santiago
United States
Kemper
General Heath
Gold Hunters Starving at Kotzebue Sound
Charles Farnsworth of Massachusetts reports from Kotzebue Sound where 57 men aboard the schooner Marion faced severe hardship after prospecting failed. He says hunger and poverty spread among dozens of families living in tents with scant food for the winter and many unable to pay return passage.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Farnsworth
Massachusetts
Kotzebue Sound
Marion
San Francisco
Farnsworth
Imte
Kotzebue
Yachts Reported in Peril as Gale Threatens Sound
News from New York dated October 20 says bridgeport yacht club awaits word on the steam yachts Hiawatha and Sappho amid rumors both were wrecked in a gale that brought fatalities to the Sound. The Hiawatha left with owner Charles Pleischmann, the wealthy horseman, aboard with friends.
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New York
Hiawatha
Sappho
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Charles Pleischmann
Prohibition Majority Voted Down in Quebec Provoking Fears
Montreal report notes anticipated strong pro prohibition vote overall with a large anti prohibition majority in Quebec. Antis and politicians view this as a defeat for a federal prohibitory law and doubt any government would enforce such a law where Quebec rejected it by a wide margin. Ontario leaders of the Dominion Alliance acknowledge no immediate push for enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Prohibition
Quebec
Dominion Alliance For
Ontario
Talk on Bright's Disease by Landis at Sanford Office
Intelligent gentlemen with kidney trouble invited to an illustrated Talk on medical reform and nature’s path. Tonight at the Sanford offices 1518 Washington Street. Consistent fifty years of success urged, with details on hours and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Landis
Sanford
Washington St
Resignation and new appointment at American Bible Society
New York October meeting of the American Bible Society managers saw Caleb T. Rowe of Morristown New Jersey resign as general agent due to age and health. Rowe was named general agent emeritus and William Foulke was chosen as general agent with full authority to perform all duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
American Bible Society
Caleb T. Rowe
Morristown
N. J
Society
William Foulke
Coats for Sixth Regiment to Meet Massachusetts Volunteers
By order of the governor the adjutant general directs Colonel H B Converse to supply overcoats for the Sixth Regiment on arrival in Boston. Coats come from South Framingham on Sunday, to be placed on a tug for delivery at quarantine. Regiment arrival expected Monday or later. furloughs for sixty days to be issued to Colonel Rice’s men.
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Adejutant
H. B. Converse
Quartermaster’s Department
Sixth Regiment of
Massachusetts Volunteers
Boston
South Framingham
Mississippi
Rice
Yale
United States Army
Dreyfus Arrives in Paris Hidden in Fort Mont Valerien
An evening newspaper reports Captain Albert Dreyfus is in Paris and confined in the fortress at Mont Valerien after a secret transfer, indicating a dramatic development in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert Dreyfus
Mont Valerien
Fashoda report awaited from Cairo telegraph
Paris on October 20 reports that Foreign Minister Delcasse has ordered Major Marchand’s dispatch on the Fashoda situation telegraphed textually from Cairo. The message is expected to be lengthy and require at least forty eight hours to translate into the French cipher and render in Paris.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Marchand
Fashoda
Cairo
Majestic Arrival Brings Chamberlain Call for Anglo-American Alliance
Queenstown reporters note steamship Majestic reached port with Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain aboard. In a passenger speech he argued an Anglo-American alliance must be settled in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Majestic
Joseph Chamberlain
Hickey and Lomasney Married in Dorchester St Peter’s
Captain John J. Hickey of the 614 Boston Football Club wed Ellen Lomasney at St. Peter’s Church Dorchester with Rev Thomas McGoldrick officiating Best man was Thomas Clancy and bridesmaid Minnie S Murray Attendants wore white organdie gowns and the reception followed at Savina Hill with many athletes Hibernians and Irish Nationalists presenting gifts among a large guest list from Lynn Peabody Roxbury Brighton Back Bay Dorchester and Boston
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John J. Hickey
Boston
St. Peter's Church
Dorchester
Ellen Lomasney
Thomas McGoldrick
Thomas Clancy
Minnie S. Murray
Valenciennes
Savina Hill
Jack
Hickey
Lynn
Frank Lomasney
Leverly Farris
John Ahern
Peabody
Thomas Ryan
Brighton
James Hanan
Roxbury
Peter P. Veale
Hough's Neck
Agnes
Annie
Nellie Hagarty
Michael McGrath
South Boston
Patrick Mulroney
Timothy Kelliher
Thomas Hegarty
Back Bay
John Ducey
Richard Hegarty
Cornelius
Michael Morrissey
Alice Morrissey
Thomas Sullivan
Katherine Clancy
Richard
Maurice
Cornelius Clancy
jJohn Keeffe
Mary Connolly
John Kerwin
Nora Farrett
Margaret Waters
Edward Flynn
Boston Sunday concerts under fire from city officials
Trouble grows in Boston as Mayor Quincy defends Sunday evening concerts amid alleged legal and moral objections. Critics say city lacks authority to run paid entertainment, while supporters cite a charitable purpose and the Music Commission as a nonprofit body.
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Boston
Quincy
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth
Common Council
Jones
Ward 21
Corporation Counsel
Musics Commission
Suneday
Music Commission
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Thera
M. Drinkwater
Gospear
Keera
Keeler
J. Skinner
Coral
Don Carlos
Shannon
Assurance
Conley
Regal Nelson
Nelson CW
Guilbert
Howdy
Bass
Feguleman
C. Fletcher
Eeerreee Corti
Vaux
Buffalo
A. W. Pease
Eagle Cycle Club
Jamaica Plain
Messrs. Geldert and
Whiton
Jimmy Michael
Julien
Dido
Divisor
Chicago
Albert D. Rice
Winthrop
William Potter
Chelsea
Norwood
Bert Bell
Messrs. Rice
Potter
League
George A. Needham
King’s County Wheelmen of
American Racing Cyclsts’ Union
A. G. Batchelder
Walter Wilson
Columbus
Chelsea Cyclists
Musicale
Warren Alleys
Clapp & Tilton
Oliver Ditson & Co
Dennison Manfacturing Company
John P. Squire & Co
Dennison Meg Co
Bowler
Driscollee
Keating
Limwes
Kelley
GO Higgins Eines
John P. Squire
Taylor
Campbell
Maddock
Cook
Biickman
Wilis Oe
Clapp
Fay
Matthews
Eeenees
Eevee
Donovan — Pene
Totels Sak
Dso
Oliver Ditson
Oliver Ditson & CO Lawler. 2 T'd. Pratte
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Dickerman
Beacon
Trades’ League
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Prowler
ABC
Planmer
Mii
Tuttle
Chadwick
Eenee
Ico
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Pepperell Union
Ee Ee
Lower
Warren
East Pepperell
White Angel
Salem
Okomakanneset
Marble Head
Setae
Columbia
Winehendon
Portents
Excelsior of
Wilton
Nashua Veterans of
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West
Hoston HN
Gharpan
Selee
Boston Baseball Club
City of Boston Municipal Band
Cyclone Smith
Messrs. Coogan
Rand
Tate
California
Richard Lassar
America
Thomas E. Clifford
Montello
Madame Barutio
Magee
Crimmins
Sandy
St. Clair
Phillips Andover
J. F. Muesser
Alexander Sphirs
Main Street
Westbrook
Maine
Murer
Police Board
O'Keeffe and Hughes
Police Board VS. Court
General Martin
Judge Howard
CH Bright
Coats
Dreyfus
Mt. Valerien Fortress
Chamberlain
Lomashey
LAN AY
Ayr Quingy
Cincinnati
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