Franklin Park Race Day Brings Largest Attendance of Week
At Franklin Park yesterday a large crowd enjoyed three harness races amid variable weather. Dolly H. upset in the 2:30 class after a dramatic lead shifts, with Fowler Boy a heavy early favorite. Chesterfield and Monkey Rolla also contested closely in the 2:16 pace, while other races featured strong performances from Ossian Zamo Crome and Queen Mab in a bustling card.
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Franklin Park
Waliery
Dolly H
Fowler Boy
Hanson
Chesterfield
Monkey Rolla
Vollery
Ossian
Zamo
Circassia
Raven
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Mab
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Roy
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Jesse Hanson
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William Neeley
Jesse Hangon
J.d. Bowen
Corbett Fights and Boxing Boom Stir New York Fans
Outlook reports the $20,000 offer from the National Sporting Club of London for a Corbett vs Jackson glove bout unsettles American boxing circles. Coney Island clubs lag in promotion while New Orleans style hustle rises, and Corbett faces strategic choices amid theater commitments. Baseball’s labor-cost tensions and shifting amateur events also dampen public attention as boxing grows with six to ten round events across local clubs.
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New York
the Post
National Sporting Club of London
Jim Corbett
Peter Jackson
America
New Orleans
San Francisco
Coney Island
Coney Island Athletic Club
Corbett
Sullivan
Brady
Jim Day
Daly
Charley Mitchell
Jackson
Jim Daly
Gore
Great Fortunes Rising Like Monuments
A propaganda piece extols wealth built by energy and health, citing S. W. Nourse of Hudson, Mass., who credits Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy for recovered sleep, nerve strength, and vitality. The ad claims the remedy, priced at $1, is a vegetable tonic endorsed by physicians and linked to Dr. Greene of Boston.
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Gould
Vanderbilt
Astor
S. W. Nourse
Hudson, Mass
Dr. Greene
Boston Beaneaters Triumph Over Cleveland In World Series Clincher
The Beaneaters’ three straight wins crowned a cold Columbus Day as Captain Duffy Nichols and Nash led Boston past Cleveland. Duffy’s long homer, Nash and Nichols stellar defense, and Bennett’s catching pace secured a 9–0 or better shutout narrative with key plays from McCarthy, Lowe, and J B Quinn.
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Columbus
New World
Vespucius
John Cabot
Boston
Woolly West
Beaneaters
Clevelands
Tebeau
South End
Cleveland
Duffy
McCarthy
Nash
McKean
Lowe Ona
J. B. Quinn
Corker
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Nancy Hanks Bennett
Childs
Rf Sewer
Tucker
Poe
Totmla
TB PO &H
Cuppy
Lowe
Quinnable
Jay—Tebeau
Cevilelsmpires
Gaffney
McQuade
M. Hayer
Dutchy Writes of the Game in Odd Phonetic Tale
A lessthan-coherent reminiscence in a heavy accent recalls a game viewed through lively crowd energy. The speaker cites Sharman and Duffy with scattered names, noting the crowd’s roars, a referee called Quinn, and moments of chaos as players and spectators react with shouting and movement around the field.
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Dutchy
Jieke
Immel
St. Nicholas
Grover Clevelands
Naturalization
Fritz
Quinn
Dutch Invasion Echoes From Frightened Streets
A confused report describes mobs shouting at Dutch figures and soldiers amid chaos. A narrator recalls calling police, ambulance, and cholera doctors while see-through grass and a halted parade raise questions about a protest or riot in Boston.
Interscholastic clash Cambridge Manual vs Latin School
Cambridge Manual Training School played Cambridge High and Latin School on Jarvis field before 1500 spectators. The game ended at darkness after two 30 minute halves with close, hard play. Notable efforts by Brown, Lovering, Laphorn, Davenport for Latin and Jewel, Vaughan, Leavitt for Manual Training were highlighted.
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Cambridge Manual Training School
Cambridge High and Latin School
Jarvis Field
Old
Cambridge
Burrage
Morse
Fitzgerald
Saul
Latin School
Brown
Lovering
Laphorn
Davenport
Jewel
Vaughan
Leavitt
Manual Training School
Pennsylvania Defeats Williams 50 to 0 in Football Clash
Williams College football loses decisively to the University of Pennsylvania 50 to 0 at Philadelphia. Williams opened with a wedge and reached Pennsylvanias 25 yard line but then stalled. Pennsylvanias heavy line and faster backs dominated, scoring sixteen points in the first half and most of the remainder in the second half.
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Philadelphia
Williams College
University of Pennsylvania
Williams
Pennsylvania
University
Princeton Dominates New York Athletic Club 42 to 0
Princeton defeated the New York Athletic Club 42 to 0 on a sunlit afternoon at the polo grounds before about two thousand fans. Princeton showed strong rushing and interference but weak tackling while NYAC’s line and defense underperformed. Princeton scored four touchdowns and four goals in the first half and three touchdowns and three goals in the second.
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New York
Princeton
New York Athletic Club
Polo Grounds
Olympic Club Plans Three Big Fights During Mardi Gras
The Olympic Club of New Orleans allegedly arranged three heavyweight bouts for Mardi Gras. Supposed matchups include James J. Corbett vs Charley Mitchell, Jim Hat vs Bob Fitzsimmons, and Jack McAuliffe vs Dick Burke. Corbett reportedly granted authority to accept opponents selected by the club.
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San Francisco
Olympic Club of
New Orleans
James J. Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Jim Hat
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack McAuliffe
Dick Burke
Corbett
Mass IT Defeats Brown 30 to 6 in City Game
Massachusetts Institute of Technology edged Brown University 30 to 6 in a city clash. Four Brown regulars were absent from the lineup. Yale alumnus Howland, class of 1891, umpired the game, the opening match in a three game series.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brown University
Brown
Howland
Yale
Andover Falcons Fall Hard to Harvard in Home Game
Andover was crushed by Harvard 50 to 0 at home. Several heavy players were laid off including halfback Hopkins quarterback Jennings and end Chadwell, as Andover failed to recover from prior poor performances.
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Andover
Harvard
Severa
Ffopkins
Jennings
Endrush Chadwell
Lafayette College Beats Columbia A C 10 to 0 in Washington
The football game in Washington today between the Columbia Athletic Club of the city and Lafayette College of Easton, Pa., ended with Lafayette winning 10 to 0.
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Washington
Columbia Athetic Club
Lafayette Collge
Easton
Collegians
Winchester and Woburn Elks Meet in Quiet High School Game
On October 21 at St Charles grounds Winchester and Woburn High Schools met in a football game. The Winchester team won 12 to 0 over Woburn.
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Woburn
St. Charles
Winchester
the Torme
Democrats Urge Rus sell Re-Election Registration Push
A call to action urges voters to register before next Tuesday night to back Governor Rus sell. The appeal emphasizes party unity and timely registration to ensure Democratic support in the upcoming election.
Races Report From Guttenberg Glouester Track Meet
Special to the Post. Results list winners in six races with times and betting odds. Notable victors include Bess McDuff in the first race and Stowaway in the second, with detailed weights and finish orders across the program. Entry lists for tomorrow provide six furlong and longer offerings with numerous entrants and weights.
Gloucester Racing Cards From Oct 21 Sellings Feature Multiple Bets
In Gloucester New Jersey on October 21 race results list selling races at six furlongs and one mile plus events at seven furlongs and 69 furlongs. Horses including Jack of Diamonds Pocatello Fla vell a Genevieve and Tom Flynn along with bettors names McDonald Zetter Trib and Hollis appear across six races with times betting and placements noted. Rob Roys selections name Tom Flynn Pelham Starlight Minden Houston Marina Drizzle Belisarius Chartreuse St Patrick Mohican and Munsoon as picks.
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N. J
Jack of Diamonds
McDonald
Little Phil
McCauley
Persuader
Wilson Taylor
Clinkumbel
Zetter
Lorrane
Olt
Trib
Wilson i Yior
Alta
M Lone
Levetter
Merrick
Surplus
King Alita
Tom Flynn
Pelham
Slander
Mindon
Mexico
Starlight
Estelle F
Helen Black
Mart
Tiozi
King Solomon
Houston
Piedmont
Vedette
Heathen
Congress
Mavina
C. U
Airtight
Pagan
Belisarius
Shellkirk
Keystone
Jim Dunn
Shakespere
St. Patrick
Lost Star
Chartreuse
Arthur Davis
McCarty
Mayor B
Vulpina
Reece
Ed Beaman
Foxhill
Rob Roy
Minden
Marina Drizzle
Mohican
Munsoon
Washington Jockey Club hosts record Columbus Day crowd
Large turnout at Washington Jockey Club for Columbus Day races. Maidens two years old race winner Knick Knack colt with May Lose second and Napatha third. Five furlongs time 1:01. Second race for three-year-olds and up Walcet first Siroveo second Captain Wagner third. Time 1:01. Fourth race one mile and three sixteenths Dia blo won Cynosure with Sir Walter Raleigh second. Time 2:02 and a fraction. Fifth race for non winners Lowlinder first Nockbarren second Emin Bey third. Time 1:43 4/3.
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Washington
Washington Jockey Club
Rnce
Knick Knack
May
Napatha
Walcett
Siroveo
Captain Wagner
Nockbarren
Emin Bey
Democrats Dut y to register at once
Democrats fulfill duty promptly as Governor Russell’s re election hinges on voters registering now.
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Russell
Boxing Tournaments and Entertainments in New York Shows
The New Yorks and Manhattans stage large scale boxing events and entertainments during a season with clear proceeds typically ranging from two to three thousand dollars per show. June Rankin.
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New Yorks
Manhattans
June Rankin
New York Mails Delayed By Greenwich Freight Wreck
The New York mails were badly delayed yesterday after a freight wreck at Greenwich, Connecticut, affecting shipments to Boston and points east. Springfield and New York mail due at 6:00 a.m. arrived at 2:40 p.m. and the Shore Line Providence division mail due at 7:00 a.m. arrived at 2:50 p.m. The 12:40 p.m. Shore Line mail had not arrived. Delays were blamed on the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad routing.
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New York
Greenwich
Conn
Boston
Springfield
Providence
Old Colony
Shore Line
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
The Deadly Water Gas at Curiaco Traps Couple
Oct 21 Curiaco reports water gas, odorless and deadly, claimed the lives of Thomas Cole and his wife as they slept. A half open parlor gas jet, left door ajar, allowed fatal exposure after a long procession day. A servant heard a groan and a physician was called, but recovery was impossible.
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Curiaco
Thomas Cole
Fatally Wounded Banker Shot by Justice in Ohio
Stephen Feike a bank owner in Sarprnia Southern Ohio was shot and fatally wounded by George Justice yesterday. Feike with prominence and wealth is believed to die tonight. Justice is in jail awaiting further proceedings.
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Sarprnia
Stephen Feike
Ohio
George Justice
Justice
Arrested for Murder in Bel Aire Ohio
Niagara County sheriff arrives in Bel Aire to arrest John Anderson a colored steel maker for the murder of a man in Niagara County New York.
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Belaire
W. H. Baldwin
Niagara County
New York
John Anderson
Milton Massachusetts property estates offer prime views and low taxes
Milton Boston offers 32 acres on Canton Ave and 634 acres on Robins Street adjoining notable estates. Additional tracts include 15 acres on Randolph Ave and 100 acres on Randolph Ave tied to prominent families. Describes harbor views, grand trees, springs, and low tax rate 88 per 1000 with allocations for schools roads fire police water and lights. Prices low and terms easy for good citizens.
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H. G. Gilbert
H. A. Lamb
A. K. Teele
Randolph Ave
Col. H. S. Russell
David W. Tucker
Harbor
Robins Street
Henry A. Whitney
Metropolitan Ave
Brush Hill
Joshua W. Vose
D. W. Tucker
To Let Office Space on State St Third Floor
State St Exchange advertises a vacant moderate rent office No 15 on the third floor front. Apply to Alex S Porter at 27 State Street for details and rental terms.
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Alex. S. Porter
State Street
Real estate loan fund offer in Boston by Porter
A large trust fund provides loans on real estate in Boston and nearby areas at the lowest rates. Apply to A S Porter at 27 State Street for details and investment opportunities.
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Boston
Alex. S. Porter
State Street
To Let on Washington Street Building Near Adams House
A large building on Washington street near the Adams House is available to a single tenant. The entire building is to be let to one tenant and is addressed to TRUSTEs P O Box 2765 Boston.
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Adams House
Trustes
P. O
Boston
Heroes in the Surf
A violent storm along the Spanish coast sinks a Valencia fishing smack with ten on board. Seven fishermen drown after crewmen two other rescuers reach shore exhausted. Wives and children witness from shore as rescuers battle high seas to save survivors.
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Maprim
Valencia
Blaine Denies Formal Move in Presidential Campaign
New York Oct 21 James G Blaine rejected a published claim that he offered to work with the Republican national committee and would deliver three speeches. An Associated Press reporter found him at the Fifth Avenue Hotel at 2 PM and Blaine said he was neutral not committing to further political activity.
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New York
James G. Blaine
Republican National Committee
Associated Press
Blaine
Fifth Avenue
Fusion agreed between Republican and People's party in Louisiana
New Orleans October 21 reports a fusion agreement between the Republican and People's parties in Louisiana. The pact aims to consolidate anti-Democrat support, promoting joint candidates to strengthen opposition in state races. Further details on candidates and districts were not disclosed.
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New Orleans
Republican
People’s Party
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