Caldwell Sets New American Cycle Record at Charles River
Harry Caldwell of Manchester New Hampshire rode 50 miles and 20 yards in one hour behind a motor pace against Albert Champion on the Charles River track last night. An accident prevented a faster time, but he still set a new American record.
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Harry Caldwell
Manchester
N. H
Albert Champion
Charles River
Caldwell
Ruden
Champion
Hoffman
Matt Downey
C. L. Kimball
Pat Logan
D. Connelly
Bill Potter
J. B. Coffey
A. R. Urquhart
Harvey Giles
Marcus Hurley
Kimball
Downey
McKinnon
Hurley
J. J. McKinnon
George Leander
Cee Eee
Eee
Larry Caldwell
Caldwell and Champion duel in long pursuit cycling race
Caldwell wins by a lap and 20 yards after a grueling 60 minute ride with Champion closing fast. The event featured 24 starters across 10 miles with multiple, shifting leads, motor troubles, and rescue efforts from Hoffman.
General Rising Proclaimed in Northern Macedonia
Proclamation calls a general uprising among Macedonians in the Struma valley and north of the Vardar. Leaders include General Zontcheff and Colonel Jankoff directing bands, with heavy fighting reported across Armensia and Velesi. Turkish forces massacre civilians in Armensia and other villages as insurgents seize Gergelo pass and face federal resistance.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Zontcheff
Macedonian Committee
Jankoff
Struma
Rhodope Mountains
Vardar
Armensia
Velesi
Hilmi Pacha
Graeff
Gergelo
Salonica
Uskub
Malkoternovo
Bulgarians Killed in Recent Fight Near Smilevo Nevesh and Klissura
Turkish official estimate put about 1500 Bulgarians killed in clashes at Smilevo Nevesh and Klissura. Turkish losses were not disclosed.
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Smilevo
Sarafoff
Salonica
Nevesh
Klissura
Woman Led to Free Fight on Oak Street
A disturbance near 7 percent Oak street at about 10 30 p m involved six or more men in a melee with over a hundred onlookers. Patrolman Finnerty broke up the fight leading to two men identified as John Jacques and Daniel F Sullivan both residents of Oak street. The brawl centered on a woman and spread as friends joined in.
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Oak Street
Finnerty
John Jacques
Switzerland
Daniel F. Sullivan
Fair Boston Forecast and Newark Weather Office Note
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair weather in New England with warmer temperatures in the west. Light south to southwest winds prevail. Asthma and bronchitis lead to consumption. Father John's Medicine cures.
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Boston
Washington
New England
John
Turkish Version of Magelssen Affair
Chekib Bey, the Turkish minister, sends a dispatch from Constantinople with Turkey’s view of the Beirut attempt on United States Vice-Consul Magelssen. The report says the pistol was fired in the air by a man returning from a marriage fete, the shot seen as an attempt, and the shooter handed to judicial authorities. Beirut is described as tranquil.
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Washington
Chekib Bey
Constantinople
United States
Magelssen
Beirut
Sayville
Long Island
Chekib ‘Bey
Leishman
Hay
Celebration of Ottoman Sultan’s Accession Anniversary
In Constantinople on September 1 the Sultan’s accession anniversary passed peacefully. The Sultan held a reception with congratulatory messages from powers and dignitaries. The city was later illuminated in celebration.
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Constantinople
General Miles Mentioned as Chairman Candidate
The selection of a chairman for the next State Democratic convention puzzles party leaders. General Miles has been named, but Congressman McNary said he has no knowledge of the report and that decisions will wait until the executive committee meets next week.
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General Miles
McNary
Democratic State Committee
Caldwell gains early lead in long race as Champion struggles
The report describes Caldwell pulling ahead in a lengthy race with Champion briefly dropping back after a fast start. Caldwell extends his advantage to four and a half lengths, reaches five miles, and by fifteen miles holds a 60 yard gap as Champion attempts to close in.
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Caldwell
Dangla
Paris
Champion
Manchester
Worth
Elderly Woman Killed by Downtown Electric Car
Mrs. Mary Nichols of 14 Fayette Street was struck while crossing Tremont Street near Pleasant Street at 2 30 PM yesterday. She died at City Hospital after being freed from beneath a car and transported by police ambulance. Catherine Murphy of 46 A Street South Boston was knocked down by a passing team on Dorchester Avenue and treated for a severe scalp wound at City Hospital.
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Mary Nichols
Fayette Street
Tremont Street
Pleasant Street
City Hospital
Lagrange Street
Boylston Street
Dorchester Avenue
Catherine Murphy
A Street
Boston
Emmons Helps A Man In Need In Transit Station
Richard Mills a Meriden Conn traveling salesman with only a few cents sought aid at Station 3 last night. Lieutenant O Rourke provided lodging and food, and a local citizen referred Mills to Judge Emmons at police headquarters ensuring he avoided becoming a public charge. Mills spent the night at a first class hotel.
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Richard Mills
Meriden
Conn
Station 3
O'Rourke
Wayfarers’ Lodge
Hawkins Street
Mills
Emmons
Boston Colored Men Denounce Roosevelt Over Washington Role
A Boston Suffrage League meeting denounced Booker T. Washington and President Roosevelt. Speakers including J. D. Barnet attacked Washington as dictator and Lewis as Washington’s ally, while criticising Roosevelt for honoring Washington. The gathering urged opposition to Washington’s influence and supported race rights.
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Roosevelt
Booker Washington
William H. Lewis
Washington
United States District Attorney
Mr. Lewis
Booker
Suffrage League of Boston
William Munroe Trotter
Sawyer Avenue
Dorchester
J. D. Barnet
Croker
Booker T. Washington
A. H. Grimke
Granville Martin
Mr. Trotter
Beoker Washington
J. W. A. Shaw
Barnet
W.H. Scott
Committee On Resolutions
Republican Party
Boston Police Listing Surpasses All Previous Registration Records
The city reports 185 458 total supplementary and 191 083 registered yesterday with 1018 names added yesterday. Republicans claim the police listing targeted the Democratic vote while Democrats say lists show 85 percent Democratic registration. Continued on Page 5, Third Column.
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Boston
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Police Board
Charles Hamlin
Rolbay
Brighton
Banitza
Miles
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Epson
Old Court House
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