Million Dollar Futurity Bets Turn Sheepshead Bay Into A Frantic Ring
At Sheepshead Bay the Futurity drew heavy wagering as more than a million dollars flowed through the betting ring. Large commissions were placed on Yankee with Whitney colors favored, and bettors like Madden Walters and Staley posted substantial sums. Observers hailed the race as a historic high point for American turf and noted John L. Sullivan joining as a bookmaker amid booming action.
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New York
Whitney
John Madden
Madden
John Walters
Yankee
John Staley
Whitney Stable
Julius Bauer
A. E. Featherstone
Herman Summerfield
Memphis
Pittsburg
Phil
George E. Smith
Manny” Chappell
Julius Fleischmann
de Reszke
John Daly
Barron
Mr. Whitney
Clarence Mackay
August Belmont
Lux Costa
Nasturtium
William Chitney
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Heno
Clarence H. Mackey
John L. Sullivan
Sheepshead Bay
John L
Sullivan & Costello
Tom Costello
Sullivan
Yachtsmen Fear for Cup Safety Across American Boats
Massachusetts yachting circles fear for the America's Cup as the Constitution's failures stir debate. Columbia's recent win boosts the defender's odds while Shamrock II's speed remains unproven. experts predict a close contest with unpredictable outcomes and ongoing trials through next week.
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Massachusetts
Bristol
Newport
Herreshoff
Columbia
Boston
Thomas Lipton
Constitution
New London
Vineyard Haven
New York
Windward
Ermak Fails to Break Polar Ice in Mission
From St. Petersburg commander Makaroff reports the ice breaker Ermak could not breach the thick polar ice at a high latitude forcing a retreat. The ship had previously cleared ice up to feet thick and kept the Baltic navigable in winter.
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Ermak
ST. Petersburg
Makaroff
Baltic Sea
8 Percent Mortgage Loans On Louisiana Cotton Plants
First mortgages on Louisiana cotton plants offer net income guarantees with no endorser expense. Sworn application abstracts and valuation furnished. Public notice by Smith of Bayville, Louisiana.
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Louisiana
SMITH
Bayville
Championship hour race at Charles River Park postponed by rain
William Stinson and Bobbie Walthous arrived in fine condition for the championship hour race at Charles River Park. Pace makers overhauled tandems and six trial heats were planned for the two thirds mile handicap while over 70 entries lined up for the events. Nearly all the best amateurs in New England entered the field.
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New England
Moran and Nelson prepare for fierce hour race at Revere
Jimmy Moran and Johnnie Nelson return to the Revere cycle track for an afternoon and evening of prep for their hour race. Moran believes he will win while Nelson bets Moran’s six day work harms him. A separate best two out of three heats will feature Bowler and Mayo versus Downey and Bleecker, plus amateur and open events on a busy racing card.
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Jimmy Moran
Johnnie Nelson
Revere
Bridgeport
Moran
Nelson
Chelsea
Mayo
Downey
Bleecker
Providence
Charlestown
South Framingham
Porter
Mets
Norumbega Park
Revere Beach
Open Air Horse Show Draws Strong Interest at Readville
Enteries for the open air horse show linked to the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association meeting are promising a larger and finer display than last year. Prominent entrants include Jordan Lawson Gould Willetts Moore Evans Holloway Carman Spencer Vanderbilt Pepper Crowe and Murray. Improvements in horse handling facilities and equipages are noted, and the show ring will be in better shape than last season.
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New England
Fishermen Race for Lawson Prizes Boosts Boston Fleet
Off Boston Light today the Lawson prizes draw the largest fishing boat fleet in years for three races. Twelve boats entered with potential winnings from 600 to 1000 dollars. wind and eight hour limit will shape the 30 mile Hull Massachusetts triangle course. The Ben Phillips is favored by veterans as hundreds of sailors join spectators in the harbor.
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Lawson
Boston Light
Boston
Hull-Massachusetts
Marblehead
Ben Phillips
Waterfront Labor Day Arrivals Parade Vessels and Trade
Rainy September opens as excursion boats and fishing steamers fill the harbor. The St. Croix arrives from St. John with many passengers and heavy freights while the Bay State lands at Commercial Wharf. Foreign ships add 198 vessels in port this week, including the Jessie Lena bound for West Africa and the Henry Ippitt loading cargo. The City of Macon and Gloucester navigate fog to reach Lewis Wharf, with Hoerde unloading ore at Mystic and Captain Bruhn changing ships. Labor Day crowds cheer as Bananas and coconuts head to Long Wharf, and the Admiral Farragut sails from Jamaica with 21 passengers and 29500 bananas.
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St. Croix
St. John
N. B
King Philip
Cumberland
Ned Dixon
T Wharf
Bay State
Portland
James R. Clark
Evelyn L. Smith
J. W. Bradley
Edna Perry
Lucy Devlin
Mattakeesett
McManus
Jessie Lena
Africa
Henry Ippitt
Fiske
Clark
Elwick
Europe
New England
Boston
Huelva
Spain
Furness
Anglian
Toozes
London
L. Sykes
James Stevens
United States
Bay
Gloucester
Dizer
Powhatan
James
Essex
Providence
Baltimore
Handkerchief Shoal
Macon
Lewis Wharf
New York
Savage
City of Macon
Cross Rip Shoal
City of
Chatham
H. M. Whitney
Philadelphia
Hoerde
Hamburg
Mystic Wharf
Bruhn
Byer Deutschland
Atlantic
Fore River Ship and Engine Company
Quincy
Mr. Lawson
John Crowley
John Swim
Red Star
William H. Gallison
Hull Yacht Club
Gladiator
A. W. Chesterton
Independence
Manomet
North End
Long Wharf
Admiral Farragut
Jamaica
Rebecca Palmer
Plymouth
America No. 1
I. J
Greer Poised For Victory At Charles River Regatta
As crews arrive for the big regatta on the Charles River, Greer and Lewis are viewed as top contenders in a highly anticipated race. Greer trains at Lake Massabesh with Jerry Casey and aims to defeat Lewis, who is in peak form and backed by Worcester supporters. The event starts at 10:30 C Week and is expected to run past 2 PM with heavy betting and strong local interest.
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Charles River
Charles
Union
Springfield
Greer-Lewis
Greer
Lake Massabesh
Jerry’ Casey
Lewis
Ten Eyck
Worcester
Whitehead
Maguire
America
Philadelphia
Titus
New York
Halifax
Portland
Notable Regatta Promises Keen Races on Harlem River
The twelfth annual regatta of the Middle States Regatta Association takes place tomorrow on the Harlem River. Strong out of town entries from Boston to Toronto boost competition while some clubs like Dauntless and Waverly skip barge races. Notable skuller Charles S. Titus from Union B. C. headlines a field that includes Mehrhoff, Marsh, Scholes, Budry, and Maltas in tight senior single and team events.
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New York
Middle States Regatta Association
Harlem
Dauntless Rowing Club
Waverley
Boston A. A
Boston
Ariel B. C
Baltimore
Vesper
Malta B. C
Pennsylvania Barge Club
Philadelphia
Potomac B. C
Washington
Nereild B. C
Belleville
Palisade B. C
Yonkers
Clifton
Staten Island
Oro
Officers Attack Editors at Madrid Newspaper Office
Off duty officers from the Spanish squadron attacked the manager and two editors of El Correo de Gul Ararce in San Sebastian. A fight left a lieutenant severely hurt and two officers slightly injured. Several officers were arrested but freed on promise to keep peace. The town remained tense with further attacks reported.
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Madrid
el Correo de Gul- Ararce
An Sebastian
San Sebastian
el Liberal
Cancarnel
Struck by Electric Car At Haverhill Street
An unknown man about 40 years old and 6 feet 4 inches tall was struck and dragged by a Lynn electric car on Haverhill Street near 67 late Saturday night. He sustained serious injuries and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Lynn
Haverhill Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fishermen’s $1000 race draws crowds on Philadelphia trip
Passengers on the steamer Philadelphia captained by Jensen will enjoy a fishing trip in the bay plus a much talked about $1000 race. The voyage promises a large turnout as spectators seek both fishing fun and the racing spectacle aboard the vessel.
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Philadelphia
Jensen
Or Naryays
Paladelphia
Starvation death in Boston street life ends in hospital
Patrick Welch a 63 year old homeless man died after days of hunger and exposure in Boston. He wandered the West End unable to find food or shelter and collapsed near 17 Brighton Street. Dr. Andrews found exhaustion and he died at City Hospital with police seeking a relative to claim the body.
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Boston
West End
City Hospital
Patrick Welch
Welch
Brighton Street
No. 17
Andrews
Naphtha Launch Explosion Kills Mother and Child on Hudson
A naphtha launch exploded near Albany on the Hudson River during a family outing. Mrs Alexander and her young daughter were killed as their bodies burned. Wilbur Alexander and his son were badly burned. Mr Alexander is expected to die, the son will recover. The blast is attributed to a leaking naphtha tank and a lantern carried by the boy.
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Albany
N. Y
Hudson River
Alexander
Sparks from Third Rail Threaten Boston Railroad Workers
Chelse eye experts warn that steel sparks from the third rail injure motormen on electric cars. Doctors describe embedded corneal wounds and potential blindness, urging composition rail shoes and legislative action to protect workers near elevated tracks.
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Chelse
D. D. Nalhajian
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Br. Lewis Si. Jack
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Doctors of the Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston
Trade shifts in Cuba show export drop and import mix
Figures from the War Department division of insular affairs compare Cuba’s first seven months this year with last year. Exports fell from 43,08 million to 38,033,930 dollars while imports rose or shifted, with U S and other North American trade contracting and Cuba increasing shipments to the United States.
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Washington
Cuba
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
United States
North American
North Tri
Man Fights Railcar Suicide Attempt in Worcester
Alfred Theo dore Bellinder a former American Steel and Wire employee in Worcester tried to end his life by stepping in front of a freight car on the Fitchburg division. J J Haley rescued him as the car arrived. Bellinder lost both arms and suffered a skull fracture but doctors think he has a chance to live.
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Worcester
Alfred Theodore Bellinder
American Steel and Wire Company
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
J. J. Haley
Haley
Bellinder
City Hospital
Murder at Siwanoy Golf Club Leaves Two Dead
In Yonkers New York on a Saturday night David Scott head waiter and John Stevens steward were stabbed to death in their club house attic room. A black waiter Warner Simms and another black man Frank Dunnington are detained. Simms claimed burglars entered, the rear door was forced, and valuables including Scott's 150 in cash were taken. A spectator tragedy followed at a Brooklyn swimmer George Belcher exhibition as Belcher and his daughter Ava drowned after a rescue attempt.
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New York
David Scott
John Stevens
Siwa
Yonkers
Warner Simms
Frank Dunnington
Simms
Scott
Stevens
Stevns
Dave
Siawonoy Golf Club
George Belcher
Brooklyn
Chanel
Rockaway Beach
Pva
Belcher
Nineteen Boys Arrested for Trespass in East Boston Yards
Boston & Albany officials reported 19 boys arrested in East Boston for trespassing in freight yards. Authorities cite depredations, broken into cars, nuisance conduct, and attempts to operate a locomotive amid weekend incidents. Names were withheld as charges pending.
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East
Boston
Boston & Albany
Statiod
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H.W
Pattee & GO. K
Mass
Patrick Walsh
Gotham
Boston Yards
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