Two World Records Fall At New York State Fair Races
At Syracuse New York on September 8 two world records were set. Miss Phelps of Troy piloting the roan Albert won a mile in 2 05 claiming a new record for a pacer with a woman driver. The yearling colt Paul D. Kelly owned by A. G. Smith of Glens Falls clocked a mile in 2 20 and tied the fastest time ever by a yearling pacer, beating the 2 22 mark from 1893. The event also noted fast fractions and related horse racing details. The text then shifts to Catholic Jubilee notes in Boston archdiocese announcing indulgences and proposed visiting requirements for the Immaculate Conception jubilee.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Miss Phelps
Troy
Albert
Paul D. Kelly
A. G. Smith
Glens Falls
Russians Flood Liaoyang Battle Under Fire and Night Attacks
A Russian AP correspondent describes Liaoyang as a hellish battlefield where Japanese night assaults tested Russian endurance. Stakelberg was wounded yet steadfast, while both sides suffer heavy losses, pitting Japanese reserves against disciplined Russian gunnery as flames rise and Chinese fugitives fill the countryside.
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ST. Petersburg
Associated Press
Liaoyang
Hundred of Guns Fire 12 Hours at Liaoyang Battle
Military observers at General Kuroki's headquarters describe a 12 hour artillery duel at Liaoyang with 300 guns per side. News reports say cannonading averaged 60 shots per minute at peak, with continual fire into night amid wind and rain as Russian shells rained on Japanese positions.
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Kuroki
Fusan
Korea
Liaoyang
Japan
Kuropatkin
Grape-Nuts Ailing Wife Reclaims Health Through Food
An Ohio wife recounts how two boxes of Grape-Nuts moved from skepticism to strong health. She gained about 30 pounds, reports renewed vitality, and credits the cereal as pivotal to her recovery. the family continues consuming the product regularly.
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Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michen
Wellville
Rain Hindering Movements Around Mukden Armies Press On
Terrible rains slow both armies around Mukden as divisions pivot toward Trehling north of the city. Reports indicate continued combat and shifting positions despite weather, with commanders adjusting advance plans amid flooded routes and limited mobility.
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Mukden
Trehling
Mrs Maybrick Enters Society in Cragsmoor
Cragsmoor New York September 8 Mrs Florence Maybrick enjoyed a quiet introduction into American society after years away in an English prison. She mingled freely with guests displaying poise and charm in a gray serge suit and violet accented hat. She spoke of loving the country and the quiet country drives while remaining discreet in early conversations.
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Cragsmoor
N. Y
Florence Maybrick
Valley Junction man dies from hay fever sneeze
James R. Ritchie of Valley Junction Des Moines Iowa died today after sneezing triggered by hay fever rupturing a blood vessel.
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Des Moines
James R. Ritchie
Valley Junction
Lochinvar Wooed and Won Bride in Hartford Brockton Tale
A Brockton groom Frank H Braley elopes with Carrie Chadwick of Holbrook after midnight. They wed at City Clerk Packard's home on Centre street with two friends guiding the plan. The bride, 19, recalls her mother's opposition and a sheriff's warrant, while the couple describe a romantic, defiant start to married life.
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Brockton
Lochinvar
Holbrook
Packard
Centre Street
Carrie Chadwick
Frank H. Braley
Howland Street
Post
Mr. Braley
Carrie
Everett Ellis
Parker Jordan
Frank
Mamma
Sullivan Held in $1000 Bond for Assault on Farrell
Richard F. Sullivan a watchman at Youlden Smith on Washington street Somerville was arraigned in Somerville court on assault and battery against Frank S. Farrell. The case was continued to Sept 15 at the government’s request after Farrell’s six broken ribs and other injuries were assessed at the hospital. Sullivan was bound over in $1000 by his employers Judge Wentworth ordered the bond.
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Sullivan
Farrell
Richard F. Sullivan
Youlden & Smith
Washington Street
Somerville
Somerville Court
Frank S. Farrell
Admiral Dyer of Melrose Receives 8011 Prize Money
Washington dispatch reports the Treasury Department sending prize money to officers and men of Admiral Dewey's fleet for Manila Bay victory. Admiral Dyer of Melrose Massachusetts, who commanded the Baltimore as a captain, will receive 8011 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dyer
Melrose
Mass
Baltimore
Labor Notes Cigar Factory Delegates Elected and Other Labor News
The Cigar Factory Strippers' Union elected Miss Anna Bowen as delegate to the State branch convention opening in Lynn on Monday October 10. Michael F. O'Brien resigned as secretary of Boston Lodge 264 Machinists. The Massachusetts Lodges Convention will be held Sunday October 9 at Franklin Hall Worcester. The Eagle Cornice Company strike in Cambridge and on Charles Street was settled. eight hour day to continue and strikers to return to work. The New England delegation to the United Brewery Workmen of America convention opened in Indianapolis. notable delegates include Edmond Ward James Dempsey Thomas Morrissey Jacob Hertai Edward Breindenbach O F Powers J P Weigel Thomas Gody William Casey R P Fullam and John Ryan. The Bath Commission was censured by Marble Workers' Helpers' Union 54 for employing non union help at Cabot Street bathhouse. President William J. Cunningham of Somerville Tube Workers announces the strike cause and seeks financial help for organized labor.
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Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union
Anna Bowen
Lynn
Michael F. O’brien
Boston Lodge 264
Massachusetts
Machinists
Franklin Hall
Worcester
Eagle Cornice Company
Cambridge
Charles Streets
John F. Kennedy
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Steinmetz
Bottlers and Drivers’ Union
William Casey
R. P. Fullam
Portsmouth
John Ryan
Bath Commission
Marble Workers’ Helpers
Cabot Street
William J. Cunningham
Somerville
War Report: Eight Massachusetts Regiment Struggles in Deep South
Gainesvi ll e Va Sept 8 The Eight Massachusetts Regiment endures heat dust and hunger as rations delays force bivouacking miles from water. Ill soldiers flood ambulances while Southern hospitality aids, with stories of exhausted men fainting and a private aided by a Gainesville resident. Officers weary of wet fields seek rest. General Barry declines lodging at George A Simpson’s home.
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Gainesville
Massachusetts
Tully
Eighth Massachusetts
Highth
George A. Simpson
Robert E. Lee
Barry
Boys of the Ninth Win Glory on Bristow Manassas March
Stayt Correspondent reports the Ninth Massachusetts on Sept 8 at Manassas marching 12 miles from Bristow, aiding Seventh Cavalry and First Georgia in driving Grant’s Blues back. Brigadier Bell and Colonel Regan commend the unit for discipline and effectiveness. Only one man hospitalized with a cut finger.
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Manassas
NINTH
Massachusetts
Bell
James Regan
James Lee
Donovan
Grant
Ines
Bristow
Seventh Cavalry
Wellington
Wellington Stoon
Rearrested on Leaving Deer Island Boat
Freeman Gray 28 of Milton was rearrested by Officer J Gallivan as he disembarked the Deer Island boat after a 30 day sentence for obtaining shoes under false pretences. He allegedly ordered $50 worth of shoes from Winch Bros using another customer’s name, had them shipped to the South station and sold. Gray previously served eight months for a similar charge.
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Deer Island
Freeman Gray
Sheldon Street
Milton
J. Gallivan
Station 2
Gray
Winch Bros
Atlantic Avenue
South Station
Koch Inhalation Treat ment Promises Lung Cure
Dr Edward Koch advertises the Koch Inhalation Treatment claiming to cure consumption bronchitis and catarrh by breathing tuberculine vapors into the lungs. It asserts no germ can live under the treatment and offers free consultations at 175 Tremont St Boston with home treatment available.
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Koch
Koch Lung Cure
Tremont St
Boston
Tremont Theatre
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