Corcoran Accepts Nomination for Senate in Worcester District
The Hon. John W. Corcoran, chairman of the Democratic State committee, accepts the nomination for the second Worcester district Senate after a week of doubt. He pledges to oppose private interests and uphold town prosperity amid water basin concerns, and confirms commitment to campaign on his political faith. Ballot law commissioners finalize candidate placements in Suffolk districts while protests over independents in eighth Suffolk surface.
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John W. Corcoran
Democratic State Committee
Senate
Worcester
Clinton
Cook
Milford
Corco
Prestiroos Rar
Vacancies in Suffolk Senate Nominations Protested
Filing deadlines for nominations to fill vacancies extend to tomorrow afternoon while protests against nomination papers last night. The Democrats in the third Suffolk district challenge Alderman Lomasney and oppose Christopher F. O'Brien, alleging fraudulent signatures and improper designation of residence, with signers from East Cambridge and Ward 7 Boston. The dispute centers on who may validly proceed after the district committee and whether the convention could reconvene.
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Suffolk
Friends
Lomasney
O’brien
Common Council
John J. Scott
East Cambridge
Patrick H. Bradley
Ward 7
Boston
Ballot Law Commission
Christopher F. O’brien
O'Brien
Eix
Daniel J. McLaughlin
Paper Swap Alters Signers in Lomasney's Circle
Mc Laughlin withdrew and O'Brien was placed on the paper after signers were collected, illustrating one thread of Lomasney’s network. The passage notes this as part of a broader pattern among his associates.
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McLaughlin
O'Brien
Lomasney
Newton cyclists face comic arrest in court
The arrest of Kid Frank Parnham and Buz zell near West Newton spurs a humorous sequence as a new Newton officer tests a crowd chorus. After voice identification fails, the judge drops charges, while riders plan a false arrest suit. The piece also covers local cycling clubs, campaigns, and matches including a Wincheste r to Andover trip and a Massachusetts Bicycle Club defeat.
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Frank Parnham
Massachusetts
Buzzell
West Newton
Newton
Parnham
Duke of Marlborough
John E. Crowley
Inman
Clark
Traiser
Towne
McGarrett
Finley
Jackson
Billy Atwell
Carl Sielig
William
Garden City
Lowell
Atwell
H. O. Emery
L. W. Piper
A O. Knight
L. P. Jackson
W. H. Senter
Mr. Shattuck
Haverhill
George A. Clossen
Taunton
Winchester
E. E B. Worthing
Lawrence
Andover
Stoneham
Andante Cycle Club
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Union Bicycle Club
Dedham Cycle Club
Garden City Wheelmen
Dunraven Accepts Cardiff Banquet Invitation in London
Lord Dunraven received the Mayor of Cardiff and city officials in London and expressed pleasure to attend a banquet in his honor. He declined to comment on his actions in the recent races but promised a forthcoming statement to clarify the event and counter misimpressions.
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London
Lord Dunraven
Cardiff
James J. O Connor Dies Mysteriously at Home
James J. O Connor a well known sportsman died mysteriously at his home at 10 o'clock last evening after visiting the city with friends and returning to 30 Portland street. He was formerly with J J & J H O Connor liquor dealers at 62 Hanover street. Doctors Cilley and Parker attended but he expired shortly after their arrival.
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James J. O'Connor
Portland Street
O'Connor
J. J
J. H. O'Connor
Hanover Street
Cilley and Parker
Ives Challenges World For Ten Thousand Dollars
Frank C. Ives, the young billiards prodigy of Daly's on Broadway, declares he will play any man in the world for $10,000 a side. The 1890 Chickering Hall debut marked his rise to fame as he challenged champions worldwide and plans a December New York tour to boost billiards.
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New York
Daly
Broadway
Frank C. Ives
Ives
Daly’s
Chickering Hall
Chica
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
J. Louis
Vignaux
Paris
Princeton Game Make Up Nearing With Yale Struggle
Harvard football officials visit Princeton to finalize game plans and gate limits as Wheeler may miss the clash. Brookline over Roxbury Latin 28 0 with Cook scoring four touchdowns and Hutchins adding four goals after a dominant performance.
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Yale
B. A. A.roxbury
Brookline
Yale to play Boston A A under Harvard rules next Saturday
Captain Thorne of Yale football announces Yale will meet the Boston Athletic Association under Harvard rules. The game marks Yale’s first under those rules and vs a strong opponent this season. Thorne reports hard practice to address a poor showing against Orange and hopes for matches with Chicago A A on November 9 and Michigan on November 14.
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New Haven
Conn
Thorne
Yale Football
Boston Athletic Association
Yale
Harvard
Massachusetts
Boston
Orange
Chicago A. A
University of Michigan
Brookline High Beats Roxbury Latin 28 to 0 at Brookline Common
Brookline High School’s football team crushed Roxbury Latin 28 to 0 yesterday afternoon at Brookline Common in front of about 600 spectators. Roxbury Latin showed little offense, failing to score as Brookline’s champions of the Interscholastic League dominated every play with sharp, aggressive football.
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Roxbury
Brookline
Cook
Achtler
Graham
Boyce
Talbot
Colby
Brookline High
Morse
Lie
George Beaver
L.t
Morse F. Talbot
R.g
Marshall Hutchins
Barney O. Talbot
R. Lg
Fuller Gillispie
R.t
Pelbe
Lewis
P.e
Brookine High
Hutchins
Ervin
Barrett
Roxbury Latin
Brookline Common
Boston Latin
New Harvard Football Practice at Soldiers Field Draws Fresh Faces
Soldiers Field practice featured ex Captain Emmonds as head coach and strategist Deland observing momentum plays. Newhall shifts to right end to cover for potential injury in the big game. Doucette, Heague at right guard and centre. Jaf fray and Shaw rested. Norton Shaw slated to return to guard next week, boosting hopes for the Princeton game. Dunlop and Hayes also rejoined practice after injuries.
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Soldiers Field
Emmonds
Deland
Newhall
Brewer
Doucette
Heague
Jaffray
Shaw
Norton Shaw
Princeton
Harvard
Dunlop
Hayes
Bowdoin Bowdoin-Dartmouth game canceled dispute
Hanover officials report Bowdoin canceled the Dartmouth Bowdoin return game that was set for Oct 2. The agreement tied to Dartmouth's Portland Oct 5 trip. if Bowdoin refuses a return match the athletic committee will bar all Bowdoin contests locally.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Money Giveaway Promotes Word Building Contest
Massachusetts Clothing Company invites entrants to form the most words from letters in its name without exceeding letter counts. The top scorer receives 50 dollars, the next 25 dollars. Open to all, contest closes December 31 with no other conditions.
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Massachusetts Clothing Company
Hanover
Portland
Care Advertising Department
Harvard Cycling Meet Yields Close Finishes At Holmes Field
Harvard University Cycling Association held a fall meet on Holmes field with three events. In the half mile open Hewitt won in 1:25.6 after two heats, White second and Russell absent. Baker Jr won the two mile handicap by about a quarter mile, with Putnam second. The one mile scratch saw Hewitt pass White near the end. Baker finished third with Elliott and Houston pacing the tandem.
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Harvard University Cycling Association
Holmes Field
H. B. Hewitt
H. P. White
F. A. Russell
H. HB. Brown
Russell
Hewitt
White
Brown
G. S. Baker, Jr
W. E. Putnam
F. S. Elliot
H. B. Houston
Baker
Montague Chamberlain
H. C. Lakin
J. L. Brewer
N. W. Binghan, Jr
Timer
V. Munroe
W. R. Mansfield
W. R. Brinderhoff
Boxing Gossip and boxing match notes from early morning telegrams
A telegram to Dan Stuart from Billy Smith’s manager discusses Smith’s willingness to meet Tommy Ryan under Florida Athletic Club articles, with potential production of Smith or Vendig. The piece also covers City Point Athletic Club’s first event, featuring exhibition boxing and local celebs, plus mentions of boxers seeking matches and high jump records by Mike Sweeney and Jack Fitzpatrick.
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Dan Stuart
Billy Smith
Smith
Ryan
Os Athletic Club
Dallas Et. St
Stuart
Vendig
Joe H. Vendig
Florida Athletic Club
Tommy Ryan
New York
Telegraph Company
Smith and Ryan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
City Point Athletic Club
Broadway
South
Boston
Mooney
Callahan
Peter Jackson
Joe Walcott
Billy Barry
Tim Harrington
Frank McGuire
Joe Caleton
Ed Gorman
Fipps
Sullivan
Joe Millin
Joe Smith
Willie Tucker
Jimmy Kennard
St. Paul
Mike Sars
Dave Ross
Jimmy Kaveney
Sears
George Twohy
Norfolk
Charley Searville
George Butler
Mike Sweeney
Manhattan Field
Jack Fitzpatrick
Oak Island
Harry Hutchins
Boston Democratic caucuses set for mayoral race Nov 8
Boston Democrats issues a call for delegate nominations to the mayoral and aldermanic conventions with caucuses on Nov. 8 and nominations due by Oct. 28. The mayoral contest pits Josiah Quincy against Owen Galvin, with Alderman Flood also aiming for a place. Campaigns begin amid state elections, with ward by ward strategies and county-wide party leadership predicting strong fights in North End, Ward 4 and Ward 12. James Donovan defends the early date as required by caucus law and borough needs.
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Boston
Democratic Caucuses
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Josiah Quincy
Owen A. Galvin
Galvin
Quincy
Ficod
South Boston
Ernest Marshall
James E. Hayes
North End
Ward
John Quinn
Flood
James H. Doyle
Dever
Patrick Maguire
Donovan
Democratic Party
Common Council
New Track Marks Set by Bicyclists at Fountain Ferry
Louisville report states bicyclist John B. Johnson set a one mile record of 1 minute 41.6 seconds with two quads and a flying start. Otto Zeigler of California broke the two mile mark in 3 minutes 5.5 seconds from a standing start.
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Louisville
Fountain Ferry Track
John 8. Johnson
Otto Zeigler
California
Tipsy Wilkes Wins Pace At Lawrence Racing Meet
Lawrence October meeting opened at Riding Park with 2:35 pace and 2:26 trot races. Tipsy Wilkes won the pacing heat after four heats and Pembroke took the trot with a 2 25 2 5 time in the 2:26 class. Ralph won the stretch in a close third heat.
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Lawrence
Riding Park
Tipsy Wilkes
Ralph
Pembroke
Outsider Wins Sixth Heat At Sau gus
Sau gus Oct 21 Tony Wilcox an outsider in the unfinished 2:14 pace at Sau gus won the sixth heat this morning defeating Alcinta and Bayard. The second week begins tomorrow with the 2:16 trot and 2:21 pace. Horses called at 1 o'clock.
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Saugus
Tony Wilcox
Alcinta
Bayard Tine
Races at Louisville Open Fall Meet with Fast Finishes
Louisville driving meet opens before about 1000 spectators with Onoqua sweeping three heats in 2:15 2:12 3 4 and 2:11 and Guinntte also claiming three straight in 2:10 pace. Guinntte won the final heat by a nose in 2:08 8-4 and 2:13 1-4. McMicken led heat one in 2:16 while Carl Baltic won the last in 2:17 amid close finishes.
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Louisville
Louisville Driving and Fair Association
Onoqua
Guinntte
McMicken
Carl Baltic
Barry the Champion Wins Boxing Bout at Empire Club
In Maspeth L I on October 21, Barry the Chicago champion defeated Brooklyn’s Jack Madden in a twenty round main event, after dominating with repeated hits to ribs and jaw, closing in a stoppage at 1 minute 23 seconds of the round. Earlier, Newark’s Jimmy Handler battled Harry Fischer to a ten round draw amid bloodied exchanges.
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Maspeth
L. I
Empire Athletic Club
Jimmy Handler
Newark
Harry Fischer
Brooklyn
Fischer
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Jack Madden
Barry
Madden
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