Hunt Club Show at Pingree Field Draws 2000 Fans
The fifth annual Myopia Hunt Club open-air horse show at Pingree Field Hamilton drew about 2000 attendees. Fourteen events were held after two longer classes were withdrawn for daylight limits. Charles D. Sias led with multiple blue ribbons on M'liss and Larry, others winning across sixteen listed events. Romulus the polo pony, 21, was honored for past feats, and Point Judith beat Myopia 20 to 11 in polo with Myopia scoring 1-4 on safety as time ran out.
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Myopia Hunt Club
Smart
Pingree Field
Hamilton
Hunt Club
Charles D. Sias
M’liss
Larry
Blue Ribbons
Gerard Bement
Bryce J. Allan
John Coswell
Everett B. Webster
John Heard
G. L. Peabody
Emery Lawrence
Charles R. Sturgis
C. G. Rice
Henry L. Higginson
Romulus
Houston A. Thomas
Texas
Mr. JR. M. Appleton
Marshall K. Abbott
Myopia
Peter
E. G
H. L. Higginson
T. G. Frothingam, Jr
Briar Rose
Ch. m
Moonshine
Gr. G
John Caswell
Keysland
R. M. Appleton
C. m
J. Tracy
B. G
Groom
Bard
Br. G
Mrs. Rice
Decapod
A. 8. Craven
M'liss
Charles D. Bias
Donoughmore
Lady Stephens
Gr. m
N. R. Williams
Farmers
E. B. Cole
8. R. Pierce Company
Frank Cole
George F Dodge
L. Jones
Willard Kinsman
William Horton
Radiant, Blk. G
Mr. Peabody
Witchcraft
John Ll. Heard
J. W. Appleton
Charles D
Sias
Genesee
Moonstone
White Heather
G. m
Warwick
Lady Alice
Harrison K. Caner
Mr. Rice
Blake
Scampton Sealer Vote Expected At City Board Meeting
At today’s Board of Aldermen meeting Scampton backers push to confirm his sealer of weights and measures post amid claims seven aldermen favor his confirmation. Opponents led by Alderman Doyle may press against it despite grand jury finding bribery charges unfounded. Swallow’s influence and local Republican disputes over Woolley and Colby Innes contest feed into the vote.
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Board of Aldermen
William Scampton
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Charles B. Woolley
Ward
Swallow
City Committee
Colby-Innes
Doyle
Scampton
Hart
E. Mortain Flatch
Labor Day Carnival at Bayonne A C Stars L A Kent Stars
Knickerbocker A C held its Labor Day carnival at Bayonne New Jersey drawing about 3500 spectators. A H Kent of Pastime A C led sprinters nearly tying the 50 yard dash record while W W Coe of Boston won the sixteen pound shot put with 43 feet 9 inches. Meekin of Cornell impressed in the mile and Lucien Barnes won the pole vault at eleven feet.
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New York
Knickerbocker A. C
Bayonne
N. J
A. H. Kent
A. C
W. W. Coe
Boston
Meekin
Cornell University
Ithaca
Lucien Barnes
Winston’s Shocking Death At Peddock’s Island
Austin Winston eighty eight of Harbor Street East Boston died after being found head first in a six foot well at Peddock’s Island where he had gone to take a drink during an outing with friends. Two doctors failed to revive him and the Hull Board of Health took the body to the morgue awaiting relatives.
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Nantasket
Austin Winston
Harbor Street
Boston
Winston
Peddock’s Island
Hull
Dauntless and Bohemians Meet in Harlem Regatta Showdown
Middle States Regatta on the Harlem River produced a standout eight rowing final. Dauntless Rowing Club defeated Bohemians by a length, clocking 4m 49 1 4s for the mile, a Harlem River record. Rumohr of Harlem RC was disqualified in the senior single sculls after fouling Mehrhoff. Mehrhoff won, Titus second.
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New York
Middle States Regatta Association
Harlem
John A. Rumohr
Harlem Rowing Club
Titus
New Orleans
Rumohr
Mehrhoff
Weather Lets Heat Record Stand Amid Humidity
Yesterday brought a high of 91 as humidity intensified the heat felt by readers. Weather Bureau notes warm conditions persist for several days with a new record heat unlikely to quell the heat wave.
Chinese Leader Under Arrest in Global Dispatches
Multiple dispatches from Beijing and London discuss Chinese leadership, troop movements, and the fate of Pekin. The notes reference Prince Ching, potential government reorganization, and Russia Germany tensions while Britain awaits Sir Claude MacDonald’s full report before public stances. France has not yet replied to Russia's withdrawal note and seeks peace as a priority.
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Paris
France
Russia
Pekin
Boston Heat Wave Shifts as Humidity Drops and Winds Rise
A mid September heat wave gripped Boston with 91 degrees marking the day’s high as humidity hovered around 80 percent. Fresh southwest winds later brought relief, while the coast and southern New England endured the hot spell. Officials note cooler, drier weather ahead, with potential for more pleasant days this month.
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Weather Bureau
New England
New York
Middle Atlantic
Boston
Death in Canal Bed at Hamilton Mills
The body of John Scan ton aged 51 was found in the Hamilton Mills Canal. He had been employed in the canal since Saturday and the water was drained. It is presumed he may have been sleeping in the canal bed when the water was turned on.
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Lowell
John Scanton
Hamilton Mills Canal
Scanton
Powers Still Consult as Pekin Troop Empt Principal Issue
Negotiations continue among the powers over Russia’s proposals. The plan to move the legations from Pekin is welcomed by some, while the idea of vacating Pekin by troops awaits thorough review by all powers with military advisability in mind. Count Von Buelow has relayed Germany’s stance to the Russian ambassador. A German official said Germany has not formally answered Russia but has privately conveyed its views. Germany does not object to removing the legations.
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Imperial Palace
Pekin
State Department
China
Russia
Tien Tsin
United States
Germany
Foreign Office
Berlin
William
Count von Buelow
Withdrawal of Troops from Pekin Seen as Quick Path
The statement argues that pulling troops from Pekin is the surest quickest way to reach the goal. It underscores a strategic preference for disengagement over prolonged military action and highlights implications for regional stability and political aims.
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Pekin
War Department cables from China relay Chaffee’s steady hand
Washington dispatches detail General Chaffee’s capable leadership and driving power aiding prompt relief at Taku. Major Perley reports 120 sick at front and 20 at Tien Tsin with Banister ill, all wounded brought from front. Relief will take all severe cases as boats and launches return.
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Washington
Barry
Not a Soul Spared From Manchuria War Narratives
The Kobe Herald reports Russia deploying tens of thousands of Cossacks into Manchuria with fierce push toward Vladivostok. It notes harsh clashes as Chinese residents oppose the troops and ships evacuate refugees to Vladivostok. Fifteen priests are said to have embarked on the Yamato Shiro Maru, with ships continuing to depart loaded with evacuees.
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Portland
Ore
Meonmouthshire
Yokohama
Kobe
Russia
Manchuria
Vladivostock
Ladem
In the Robber Business Lieut Col Coolidge Describes Looting
Major J Hooper of Denver receives a letter from Lieutenant-Colonel C A Coolidge dated Tien Tsin China Aug 8 detailing looting burning and murder in the city. The letter describes the violent scenes and organized thefts during the conflict in northern China as he reports from Tien Tsin.
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Col. Coolidge
Tien Tsin
Denver
Col
J. Hooper
C. A. Coolidge
China
Siege report from Tien Tsin notes loot and casualties
Colonel Coolidge led Ninth Infantry in attacking inner walls of Tien Tsin. The letter accuses Japanese and French of plundering Chinese homes and details killings. British looting halted. Americans and Chinese dead buried. city partly burned. Estimated 20,000 Chinese dead and about one third of the city burned or destroyed.
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Coolidge
Ninth Infantry
Tien Tsin
Stinson Beats Champion in 25 Mile Motor Pace
About 1500 spectators at the Shoe City Oval saw W C Stinson defeat Albert Champion by nearly two miles in a 25 mile motor paced race. Champion led early until a rear tire burst and a fall by his pacemakers. Stinson finished in 40 minutes 21 seconds, Champion 4 minutes 3 48 seconds for the 25 miles. Other winners included Harry Edwards in the half mile, E I Hammond in the two mile, and the Brockton Independents taking the five mile pursuit team race.
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Brockton
Shoe City
W. C. Stinson
Albert Champion
Stinson
Champion
Marks
Gately
Harry Edwards
G. B. Chase
E. I. Hammond
Mattapoisett
Brockton Independents
Quincy
St Marys School Jubilee in Cambridgeport Celebrated
The silver jubilee of St Marys Parochial School Cambridgeport opened with a 10 o clock high mass in the church and ended with a late night ball in the gym. The day featured class reunions banquet literary exercises and a clergy and teachers reception under Father Scully.
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St. Mary’s Parochial School
Cambridgeport
Father Scully
Lawrence Man Arrested in Dover Murders Linked to Brewery Burglary
Lawrence residents Scott and Farrell, two men arrested in Dover for the killings, were brought to this city after being released and rearrested on suspicion of involvement in the Cold Spring Brewery burglary. a hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Lawrence
Scott
Farrell
Dover
N. H
Cold Spring
Gaelic football day for Hi bernians at Locust street grounds
Division 1 held its thirty third annual picnic and field day featuring two baseball games and a Gaelic football match. Antrim of Cambridge beat Mystics of Medford 12 to 6 while Brousers of Chelsea defeated St Gregorys Dorchester 4 to 3. Emmets of Chelsea and O Connells of South Boston tied 6 all. Divisions 1 and 37 contested a tug of war with 37 prevailing. Curran won the 16 pound shot put with 30 feet 8 inches, Gronan second.
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Order of Hibernians
Locust Street
Antrims
Cambridge
Mystics
Medford
Brousers
Chelsea
St. Gregory's
Dorchester
Chelseas
Emmets
O’connelils
South Boston
Curran
Gronan
Bryan Calms Panic at Electric Park Platform Collapse
W J Bryan halted a stampede in Chicago as the crowded speakers stand swayed and a section gave way. He reassured the frightened crowd with humor, calming the panic and preventing injuries though several people fell below the stand. No serious harm was reported.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Electric Park
Mr. Bryan
Ball Hits Fence Peeper Injures Boy at Local Grounds
A stray rifle ball struck 13 year old Henry Green through a hole in a fence at Locust Street grounds. The bullet hit his left hip and he was taken to City Hospital where the ball was removed before he returned home.
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Henry Green
Eighth Street
South
Boston
Locust Street Grounds
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