Albany Grand Circuit Opens With Edward Wins 2:40 Class
The Albany grand circuit trotting meet opened at Island Park with two races. Edward, a four year old gelding, won the 2:40 class in 2:22 4, defeating Charley Green who also posted a fast 2:25. W K won the 2:22 class over Golden Rod after two heats, with W K finishing strongest in the latter stages.
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AlBany
N. Y
Sprcrau
Island Park
Edward
Charley Green
Golden Red
W. K
Golden Rid
Volney
Grady
Davis
Gessseer Cere E A Anpie C
Haner
Cece
Jim Broker
Stall
Dick (McDonald
Charles Rose
Dodge
McDonald
Thayer's Running Meeting Opens Amid Great Feat and Injury
Opening day at Point of Pines Thayer running meeting drew thousands despite bad weather. Graves on Randolph crashed. Graves suffered multiple injuries including a dislocated elbow and collarbone. The injured horse broke two bones in its left foreleg and was humane kills. The program featured three events with heats and dashes, won by Lord Fauntleroy, Rosetta, Starlight, and Sadie Elm among others, with detailed results and times.
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Thayer
Point of Pines
Graves
Randolph
Lord Fauntleroy
Rosetta
Lordauntleroy
J. A. Sawyer
G. Lord Fauntleroy
Wright
J. H. Bradford, Jr
Bonnie Tom
J. P. Harrington
M. Wanna
Graham
A. H. Barney
Sleepy Tom
Blakely
F. McLaughlin
B. m. Ricosetta
McLaughlin
Hillside Stables
His Grace
Walsh
Dave Gideon
Gabe Jackson
Anie Tom
Wanda
Walpet
Ben B
Flash
Texas Jack
Starlight
Fovr Ponies
B. Porter
B. m. Starlight
Porter
W. A. Peck
Sadie Elm
Philbin
J. H. Wright
John L
Phido
W. P. Lawrence
C. A. Campbell
R. A. Lawrence
Frank M. Ware
Alaska Miners in Peril Locked in Yukon Valley
Four hundred miners are reported isolated in Alaska’s Yukon wilderness with little food. A letter from a miner's son says he is alive but buried under snow far up the Yukon River. The group had wintered in crude holes and fears of death rise if rescue delays persist.
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San Francisco
Cal
Alaska
Yukon River
Juneau
Yukon
Point Barrow
Fogarty
Steamer Church Seized in Menhaden Seining Case
Rhode Island fishermen violated warnings by continuing illegal seining in Buzzard Bay. State police boarded the steamer Church off Quissett Harbor at midnight, seized the vessel with 28 crew, and towed her to the port as bail was posted. The steamer, valued at 18 000 to 20 000 dollars, carried 400 barrels of menhaden and faces court in Barnstable.
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Hurley
Wareham
Wade
Rhode Island
Buzzard’s Bay
Zerrell
Seaconner
Proctor
Whiting
Seaver
Mullen
Shaw
Hayter
Brown
Hunt
Bean
Cheney
Halstreck
Quissett Harbor
Dempsey
Hall
Menhaden
Joseph Church
George W. Humphrey
A. M. Hathaway
Seaconnat
Cora White
Wood’s Hall
Commonwealth
George 8. Church
Church
Newport
Nellie
George Evans
Otficer Proctor
Captain Church
Charles Sisson
Massachusetts
Church Bros
Barnstable
Barnstable County
Murder and Robbery at Le Coney's Mill Farm House
A brutal murder and robbery occur at Le Coney's Mill near Campen New Jersey. Annie Elizabeth Le Coney, 28, housekeeper and niece of Chalkley Le Coney, is slain with a knife after a struggle. A colored farm hand, Frank Lingo of Homesteadville, is suspected. Loot includes $78 in gold, $100 in bank notes, and up to $400–$500 in価ressings. The community vows pursuit and likely swift justice.
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Garrett Murray
Frank Lingo
Lingo
Homesteadville
le Coney’s Mill
le Coney
Lizzie O’donnell
Annie
Miss le Coney
Mr. le Coney
Miss le Coney. On Entering It Mr. le Coney
California celebrates thirty ninth anniversary holiday events
San Francisco reports California marks its thirty ninth anniversary of admission to the Union. A legal holiday closes banks exchanges and many commercial houses while the principal celebration is held at San Jose by the Order of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
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San Francisco
California
San Jose
Order of the Native Sons of the Golden West
HONORS WERE ABOUT EVEN IN EIGHTH INNING BATTLE
Boston and Chicago mixed tensions as darkness halted play in the eighth after Hutchinson hurled a stellar two hit effort with six strikeouts. Anson and Clarkson sparked the Chicago defense, while Quinn, Duffy, and Pfeffer starred for Boston before the game was halted. Williamson and Kelly contributed solid outfield work as both clubs held tight through five innings and traded singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Boston
Chicago Braves
Hutchinson
Clarkson
John
Hutch
Farrell
Bennett
Brouthers
Ganzel
Pfeffer
Quinn
Burns
Nash
Williamson
Smith
Pop
Duffy
Joe
Chicagos
Kelly
Van
Fester
Johnston
Bostons
R. BH
A. E. Rich
D'N
Ryan
H'lin
Pfeifer
Kutchinson
Powers
New York
Clevelands
New Polo Grounds
Giants
Gruber
Zimmer
Agai
Von Der Ahe Seeks Protection Before Refund Plan
The owner announced refunds for admission charges but demands police protection for tomorrow's game. President Syme promised protection without funding. Von Der Ahe will not receive gates in any city until a $3000 fine is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von der Ahe
Remi
Syme
Summary of Scores From Noted City Games
In Baltimore a game between the Baltimores and Cincinnati clubs ended 12 to 12. Philadelphia hosted the Louisville squad with the Athletics and Columbus clubs facing, the score 9 to 6. Hartford hosted Worcester ending 12 to 12. New Haven faced Newark with 8 to 6 as the result.
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NEW Yorks
Clevelands
Gore
Radford
Viernan
Stricker
Ewing
McKean
O Connor
Oi Twitchell Lf
Ward
YiTebeau
Rich’d’n
Oi Gilkes
Ecf
O’rourke
Faatz
Whitney
Zimmer
Keefe
Gruber
Tiernan
Richardson
Connor
Tebeau
Gilkes
Graber
Fantz
Hatfield
Sutcliffe
Philadelphia
Sanders
Delahanty
Columbus
Kansas Citys
Hartford
Hartfords
Worcesters
New Haven
New Havens
Newarks
All-Comers Tennis Opens in Springfield Amid Walkovers
The Springfield All-Comers tournament opened at Dale street grounds with few spectators. C. A. Chase of Chicago looms dominant after Q Shaw's late default. Singles feature Chase versus various opponents with mixed results, while doubles draws set for tomorrow. Newport Casino court tennis closes with Stevens capturing the cup and Herbert reaching the final.
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Springfield
Springfield Tennis Association
Dale Street Grounds
Q. Shaw
Boston
Newport
New York
C. A. Chase
Chicago
Tallant
Chase
Phillips Manchester
Manchester
Wrenn
Drummond
Rochester
W. L. Jennings
Steele
Baltimore
Mallory
Trinity College
Coffin
Lieutenant
Babbitt
OC. A. Chase
Chase Brothers
Wright
Douglass
Jennings
R. L
Joseph Stevens
Richard Peters
J. L. Kernochan
Stevens
Micheal Herbert
Foxhall Keene
Herbert
Nathanriel Thayer
The Ice Age on this Continent A Comprehensive Study
American scientists summarize current knowledge on North American glaciation in a broad survey by G Frederick Wright. The work traces the southern ice line across the continent, analyzes moraines, lake history, and retreat, assesses competing theories, and discusses man’s antiquity with cautious conclusions.
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Wright
Block Island
Nantucket
Long Island
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Cincinnati
New England
Niagara Falls
Falls of St. Anthony
Great Lakes
Croll
Upham
Europe
Minnesota
Trenton
Sierras
North America
G. Frederick Wright
D.D
Ll.d
F.G.S.A
Warren Upham
New York
D. Appleton & Co
Milford hosts grand reception for Governor Thayer of Nebraska
The Irish societies of Milford staged a lively event with a 7 30 procession from Memorial square to the Mansion House and Town Hall. Brass band, 60 member Ancient Order of Hibernians, 75 Emmet Associates and 75 Catholic Temperance Association filled the line. Governor Thayer spoke at Lawn Hall and Washington Hall banquet followed by informal toasts and a gift of a gold headed Irish thorn stick presented by Martin J. Kelly on behalf of Emmet Associates.
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Milford
Thayer
Nebraska
Memorial Square
Mansion House
Congregational Park
Town Hall
P. J. Baxter
Thomas Manion
William Manlens
John Sidley
James Murray, Jr
James Lalley, Jr
Joseph Reynolds
Gee
T. W. Keene
Eaqder
Ancient Order of Hibernians
James Murray
Catholic Temperance Association
James Reynolds
W. W. Doherty
Washington Hall
Martin J. Kelly
Emmet
Republican caucuses name Brackett or Crapo delegates
Salem and other towns report Republican caucuses selecting Brackett or Crapo slates for the state convention. Delegates in Salem ward groups favor Brackett. New Bedford and Haverhill records show Brackett majority tickets with a few unpledged or Crapo supporters. Somerville aims to hold ward caucuses September 17 under Beyoncan supervision.
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Salem
Sprechau
Brackett
F. T. Berry
W. H. Goldsmith
H. P. Moulton
A. Potter
Reuben Arey
Benjamin P. Picking
Crapo
Oliver D. Way
F. C. Hersey
James F. Hale
Ward
C. A. Carleton
K. Fowler
W. E. Mead
Edward Collins
George W. Pickering
J. M. Raymond
Edward F. Brown
George W. Cressey
McIntire
Warren Ladd
Amos F. Lovejoy
George H. Freeman
Charles F. Shaw
Frank A. Milliken
Isaac Bompkins
William Lewis
Eben ©. Milliken
Charles O. Brightman
Charles S. Pailler
David B. Kempton
Rufus A. Soule
Charles P. Rugg
Jonathan Handy
Thomas M. Stetson
Thomas W. Cooke
Samuel ©. Hart
William Gordon, Jr
Edwin Dews
Isaac H. Coe
Samuel E. Bentley
Edmund Wood
Haverhill
Milan O. Cluff
John A. Lynch
Fred A. Haynes
Charles H. Heath
E. B. Bishop
E. L. Shannon
Edward A. Fitts
H. M. Sargent
J. Otis Wardwell
Edward A Fitts
C. F. Howe
Wareham
John Roundy
Simeon Judge
Somerville
War Between Baseball Clubs Intensifies Between St Louis and Brooklyn
New York reports the baseball war between the St Louis and Brooklyn clubs continues with managers Byrne and Van Der Ahe meeting again. St Louis will travel to Washington Park tomorrow. a game may not be played if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Messrs. Byrne
van der Ahe
Washington Park
Balch Stallion Race Tickets Sell Fast Across States
Several thousand tickets for the Balch Stallion Race on September 18 were sold yesterday with orders arriving by mail from nearly every state in the Union.
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Union
The Tramp At Home by Meriwether Review
A critical portrait of Lee Meriwether and his book The Tramp at Home detailing his cross country study of American workers. The reviewer notes a lively, if uneven, mix of statistics and anecdote, praising its breadth from Maine to California and its humane, humorous tone.
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Mr. Meriwether
Lee Meriwether
New York
Harper & Bros
United States Department of Labor
Europe
Meriwether
Maine
Texas
Golden Gate
New England
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Tennessee Mountains
St. Louis
Illinois
Colorado
Columbia
Far
Northwest
California
Pacific
Drummagem
Honolulu
Mr Aldrich and His Work A Yankee Edition Portrait
The piece portrays Mr. Aldrich as a leading New England literary figure and Atlantic editor. It celebrates his ease and style, notes his exacting standards and generosity as editor, and sketches his Beacon Hill home and Boston circle including Adams Holmes Howells Parkman and Booth. It also traces his Portsmouth birth and love of travel and Europe.
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London Worlds
Boston
Atlantic Monthly
Harper
Century
Atlantic
New England
New England Enterprise
Oliver Wendell Holmes
James Russell Lowell
James T. Fields
William D. Howells
Aldrich
Mr. Aldrich
Ponkapog
Marjorie Daw
Mr. Howells
the Atlantic
Beacon Fill
State House
Mt. Vernon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Beacon Hill
Charles Francis Adams
George Bancroft
Holmes
Francis Parkman
Edwin Booth
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Europe
Emancipation Celebration Plans Emergence of Programme
The morning will be a free general gathering with officer elections. The afternoon and evening will feature addresses, the latter to fund the Phillips memorial building. A committee meeting at Nathaniel E. Chase's residence discussed inviting Lt Governor Brackett and notable figures including Weld Johnson Walker Freedom Downing Douglass among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Memorial Building Fund
Nathaniel E. Chase
Brackett
Messrs
John D. Weld
William H. Johnson
New Bedford
G. W. Walker
Worcester
John Freedom
George T. Downing
Newport
R. I
Frank B. Sanborn
Concord
Fred Douglass
White Mountain Excursions Begin This Fall
The Boston and Maine schedules an autumn excursion from Boston Salem Lawrence and Lowell to White Mountain resorts from September 16 to 21 with return option until October 5. Reduced hotel rates are arranged for excursionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountains
Boston & Maine
Boston
Salem
Lawrence
Lowell
White Mountain
Deed Filed For Cherry Hill Farm Sale In Beverly
A deed has been recorded conveying Cherry Hill farm at North Beverly from Daniel T Waters executor to Elen T Procter of Danvers for 15000 dollars. Harvey Young, a fourteen year old boy employed at the Observer office, has been missing from home a week and is believed to have started walking to New York.
Condensed Despatches: Aurora Watch assigns liabilities
The Aurora Watch Company of Illinois signed yesterday and lists liabilities of 200000 dollars with assets including real estate 80000 dollars finished watches 10000 dollars and bills receivable 30000 dollars. Likely the difficulty is temporary. Eisemann Bros Co wholesale feeders of Louisville Ky made an assignment yesterday afternoon with liabilities estimated at 50000 dollars and assets sufficient probably to pay dollar for dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Watch
Company of Illinois
Eisemann Bros. & Co
Louisville
Auction sale of Mansion House and Parker Hill lands
Auction notice for Fisher Estate on Parker Hill offering 29 500 square feet of land and 30 building lots. Sale details indicate disposal of the Mansion House and surrounding parcels under the estate proceedings. Prospective buyers are invited to bid on the parcels and engage with the estate executor for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alliston
Raymond Street
Everett Square
Sewall & Day ‘Cordage Company
S. A Knights & CO
Washington Street
Falmouth Street
Wack May
Wear Chester Park
Kuntington Avenue
J. W. Cherry
Joseph Comer
Fisher Estate
Parker Hill
Fisher Ave
Parker
Providence Division 6. C. RR
Unitarian Review September Offerings Reviewed
The Unitarian Review for September surveys its usual sober table of contents. Charles A. Allen argues from a Unitarian stance in The Rationalist's Mistake while Chester C. Platt offers The New Gospel of Tolerance with candor and clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Review
Charles A. Allen
Mr. Bryant
Joseph H. Crovoker
Crocker
Georges Batchelor
John A. Bellows
Balzac
le Pére Goriot
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Albany Grand Circuit
Island
Levi Sloss
Alaska Commercial Company
St. Paul
St. Michael
Yukon Valley
Washingtons
Philadelphias
Pittsburgs
R. Bh.po
A. E. Delahanty
Carroll
Rowe
Myers
Beckley
Thom’son
White
Mulvey
Fields
Farrar
Hanlon
Hallman
Dunlap
Schriver
Thompson
Sebriver
Morris
Knight
Washington
Senators
Indianapolis
Boyle
Krock
Wise
Casgually
Rema
Glasscock
Seery
Wilmot
Beecher
Bassett
Soat. Perct
Pittaburys
J. Irwin
Andrews
Denny
Hines
A. Irwin
Buckley
Mack
MccGeachy
Daly
Eens
Perse
Becher
ruus—Wise
Basset
Scery
Buckey
Assett
McGeachy
McQuade
Curry
Cincinnatis
Baltimores
Louisvilles
Athletics
NEW Books
Salem Notes
S.R Knights &Co
Main Street
Cambridgeport
L. Foster Morse
Warren Street
Telephone
Horatio Harris & Coc., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
California Fruit
Winter Nellis Pears
Messina
Messina Lemons
Snow & CO
North Market St
Fulton St
Richards & CO
NEW England Magazine
Edward Everett Hale
Edward D. Mead
Gamaliel Bradford
Professor Hart
Whittier
N. H. Dole
General Chamberlain
W. H. H. Murray
H. E. Hersey
H. Bernard Carpenter
Elbridge 5. Brooks
Livermore
Gannett Wells
Henry Ward Beecher
Mr. Mead
John Hampden
Alexander Young
Scrooby
Tinecolnshire
Brewster
Scrooby Manor
Sylvester Baxter
Bellamy
Priscilla
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