Hotel Day at Mystic meets thrills and tragedy
Mystic's Hotel Day drew about 10,000 spectators as close, hot racing produced excitement. A serious accident during the third race left Joe Cotton with a broken shoulder and his rider Redfield shaken, while Sam Keene died after a fall in the same race. The program featured four races with Melodrama narrowly beating Young Duke, Battersby sold for 1905, and Bronzomarte winning the fourth. The steeplechase crown went to Elphin with Puritan fading late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Zero
Redfield
Joe Cotton
Foster
King Alfonso
Inverness
Sam Keene
Crittenden
Eolus
Ninon
Manhattan
James A
Elodrama
Gelden Maxim
Mr. Willis
Melodrama
L. Tully
Blk. F. Ovid
Glengarry
Orontes
Sass
Jorgan C. Littlefield
B. H. Bella
Billet
Baimiro
LOR
Sis Eais Twee Sas
G. Hyans
Waverley Stable
B.h. Harry Cooper
Long ‘Tan—Maume
Martin
Top Sawyer
Donald
Bronzomarte
Nettle
Wynwood
Valet
Yorktown
Billy Brown
Battersby
Glenspray
Wayward
B.c. Battersby
Spendthrift
Bertie W
Palmer
B. G. Glenspray
Glenelg —Spray
Lewis
Ibs
Rock City Stables
Longfellow
Mary Anderson
McLaughlin
Kink
Beila
B. G. Young Duke
Duke of Magenta
Hortense
McMahon & Co
Ch. F. Speedwell
Kapanga
Blaycook
Golden Maxim
Blessed
Fanita
Bergan
Ovid
Bella
Harry Cooper
Wynn
C. Littlefield
B. H. Bela
Wieland
B. G
Berenne Bila
LiBses
Ves Blaylock
Columbine
Lmold
Puritan
Elphin
Entmore
Pirates of Penzance
Mentmore
Firry Racg
R. Bradley
Br.g
Br.g. Espiin (5), By Matador— Wlmnorgas Daring
B. c. Mentmore
Her
Lady Mentmore
Halmark
Mary T
Wood
J. 1. Gallagher
Br. H. Pirates of Penzan
Merchants Day Expected Big Attendance at Five Race Meet
Today will be Merchants Day with a very large crowd anticipated. Five races are on the card and several top horses have been entered, including Unplaced Voyager Puritan Dave Willie Palmer Wellington Time and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Charlie
Plunder
Suleevieeeveeve
Blakley
Voyager
Puritan
Dave
Willie Palmer
Wellington
Jacksonville Stricken as Yellow Fever Crisis Grows
Jacksonville official bulletin reports 48 new cases and 11 deaths in 24 hours, bringing totals to 684 cases and 89 deaths. Associated updates note hospital aid, relief appeals by Knights of Labor, unemployment among workers, and a $12,000 anonymous donation to the Jacksonville fund. Mayor Hewitt receives donor details while city aides coordinate funds and medicines for the afflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
J. W. White
Aspen
Lulu Keller
J. R. Coffee
Wiston
James Nolan
Samuel Busby
Rodger Vaughn
Jasper Dey
J. Whittier
Simmons
Theodore M. Smith
H. A. Lengle
Harry Lee
The
Knights of Labor
Order
General Executive Board
Thomas J. Motz
Joint Committee of Relief
New York
Hewitt
Turner
Joseph Byiccecasetases
UD Globe Newspaper Company
J. M. W. Yerringtons
Csscsessans
William 5. Eaton
Seaars
John L. Bremer
John P. Squire & Co
Skinner & Arnold
Providence Girl 14 Shoots Self in Cottage Room
Minnie J. Brown, 14, stepdaughter of Samuel H. Allen of East Providence, died after using her brother Bert Brown's 32 caliber revolver in his King Street cottage. A note read Good-bye-bye-bye. Authorities cite maternal restraint and possible dime novel influence as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Minnie J. Brown
Samuel H. Allen
East Providence
King Street
Bert Brown
Bert
Allen
Three Ladies Claim Him in Lynn Forgery Case
J Colby Drew, a self confessed forger, pleaded not guilty and waived examination in Lynn. Bail set at 20000. he remains jailed if not posted. Since detention, three women claim to be his fiancée, with Jennie Kirk helping him financially while others have not filed complaints. The total forged amount is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Sorcian
J. Colby Drew
Drew
Jennie Kirk
Post
Delegates Gathered at Downtown Hotels After Rally Night
Overflowing Republican delegates filled downtown hotels with guests including Henry C. Gibson and family in Brunswick and numerous figures from New York Philadelphia Newport and Chicago. Notables attended at Vendome Thorndike Tremont Parker's Young's and more, with editors Fassett Shipley and Clark among the listed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Henry C. Gibson
Gibson
May Gibson
Philadolphia
William Ellis Scull
Philadelphia
Edward S. Rowland
New York
George Drake
St. Louis
J. H. Brower Browning
J. C. Tucker
8. Cantoni
Great Barrington
W. H. Haile
Spingfield
J. L. Shipley
Springfield Mon
Jay R. Reynolds
Chicago
Sergeant
Henry Spanes
T. H. Chase
Portland
Parker
R. Milliken
New Orleans
Young
Benjamin Williams
J. C. Gilbert
Tremont
F. A. Hobart
Robert A. Southworth
J. Truman Bowditch
Newport
Boston Trader Missing After New York Visit
A. E. George, 23, travelling salesman for D. S. Luther & Co. of 78 Chauncy street Boston, is reported missing. He went to New York on August 24 and was seen at the Hoffman House the same night. He arranged to meet a friend the next morning but did not appear and has not been heard from since. The Boston firm has no knowledge of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. E. George
D. S. Luther & Co
Chauncy Street
Boston
Hoffman House
Parochial School Opens in Watertown Draws Students
The Watertown parochial school opening shifts 250 pupils from public schools. Three public classrooms are closed with others rearranged, but no teachers are discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Western Union to Recommend 1% Quarterly Dividend
New York September 11 The executive committee of the Western Union Telegraph Company decided to urge directors to declare a dividend equal to 1 percent of earnings from the current quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company Today
Anti Walker Move in Worcester Chooses Independent Delegates
Republican delegates oppose J H Walker in Massachusetts tenth district meet secretly in Worcester to draft a slate for the district convention. They elect H W Warren as chair and plan to nominate a fresh candidate, with names like F P Goulding and George S Barton floated, amid a 109 delegate pool and 45 represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
J. H. Walker
Congress
Tenth District
Tenth Congressional District
Joseph H. Walker
Congress of the United States
Bay State House
Congressional District
H. W. Warren
Fielden
A. A. Putnam
Ux- Geo
Bascom
Holden
Bridge
Hollis W.cobb
Shrews
C. H. Loring
Sterlingbury
C. C. Corbin
Webster
A. J. Maynard
C. A. Gleason
Newbury
Braintree
Alfred A. Woodbury
A. M. Bigelow
Grafton
Charlton
FI. Strickland
F. Forbes
West _ ren. Brookfield
N.d.ladd
Sturbridge
A. N. Makepiece
West Brookfield
Shrewsbury
Bates
F. P. Goulding
W. 8. B. Hopkins
Winslow
George S. Barton
Uxbridge
East Boston Democrats Hold Large Club Meeting
The East Boston Cleveland and Thurman Club gathered in Lyceum Hall with nearly 200 members after a ward meeting for naturalization committee setup. Officials announced plans for permanent headquarters at Sumner Hall, a flag-raising event, and a mass meeting with speakers including Harvey Shepherd and William Osgood as they urged unity and factional end to aim for strong city election outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Cleveland and Thurman Club
Thomas F. Doherty
Sumner Hall
Harvey N. Shepard
William N. Osgood
George R. Swasey
Harvey N. Collis
Political Notes From Taunton And Nearby Areas
Dr Burden scored yesterday as the second district Republican convention nears Taunton on October 9. Ipswich youths form a Democratic club led by President George A Schofield and officers George R Bancroft Charles G Hull and Wesley B Atkinson Among local groups Brookline Democratic Progressive Club receives Zouave uniforms while the Republican Club occupies the undertakers store in Washington Street A Democratic rally and flag raising planned at Revere on Friday September 14 will feature Harvey N Shepard and Josiah Quincy The seventh district Democratic convention will meet at Newburyport City Hall September 20 at 1030 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burden
Taunton
Ipswich
William Marshall
James Catey
W. EK. Rust
John Grady
Howard Blake
Frank Bean
Peter Hennesy
Brookline Democratic Progressive Club
Republican Club
Undertakers
Washington Street
Revere
Harvey N. Shepard
Josiah Quincy
Newburyport
ROW OVER A LEASE AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
A midnight dispute at the International Hotel over a lease pits J. W. Palfrey who leased the hotel against owner Mr. Stevenson who seeks 22,000 for the year. Palfrey holds to 15,000 and faces a keeper put in by Stevenson. A barroom clash with ex Deputy D Galloupe and four men led to arrests as Palfrey's men locked the house for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Hotel
J. W. Palfrey
Mr. Stevenson
Diamond Mocha and Java coffee advertised by Correa Cobb
Correa Cobb Aldrich & Co advertise the “Diamond” Mocha and Java coffee as remarkably strong and delicious. They also announce that their September catalogue is now ready for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correa
Cobb, Aldrich & Co
Cambridge Aldermen Consider Electric Wire Franchise and Sewer Works
The Cambridge board of aldermen held its first meeting since summer adjournment. They received a petition from West End Street Railway for overhead wire rights to propel cars from Arlington line to West Boston bridge, with a Sept 25 hearing set. They also discussed selling the Harvard bridge franchise, laying a Main street sewer, extending the Cambridge street sewer to Isworth avenue, permitting a vault for Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance, and leasing land at Mt. Auburn for a rifle range for five years at $200 per year, with $1200 for range prep, pending city solicitor opinion on closing a cross-range way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
West End Street Railway Company
Ant
Arlington Line
West Boston Bridge
Harvar Bridge
Main Street
Central Square
Inman
Cambridge Street
Irving Street
Isworth Avenue
Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Inman Street
McDonald’s
Mt. Auburn
Knights Templars Host Maine and Augusta Commanderies on Tour
Trinity Commandery No. 32 of Hudson hosts Maine Commandery No. 1 of Gardner and Trinity Commandery No. 7 of Augusta on a picn ic itinerary. They travel Lawrence to Boston then Hudson with a parade at Marlboro and armory banquet, plus receptions, banquets in North Adams and Greenfield, ending with a return to Boston and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Knights Templars
Hudson
J. Frank Child
J. Coffin
John H. Hillis
Henry C. Tower
Quincy House
Maine Commandery No
Gardner, Me
J. W. Lash
Augusta
C. K. Tilden
Trinity Commandery No
Maine
Lawrence
Bethany Commandery
Boston
Fitchburg
Marlboro
Company M
Town Hall
North Adams
Athol Commandery
St. Paul Commandery
Wilson House
Greenfield
Connecticut Valley
Jerusalem Commandery
Boston Press Rifle Association Extends Walnut Hill Match
At a special executive meeting the Boston Press Rifle Association voted to keep the Walnut Hill continuous match open through September 26 with shooting on September 12 15 26 and 26. Plans for the September 28 Walnut Hill annual competitions were finalized and $125 was allotted for prizes. Prize custodian Mr Byrne of the Herald reported several valuable prizes had been donated by association friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Rifle Association
Walnut Hill
Byrne
the Herald
Association
Captain Eagan Testifies on Magee Accident with Street Car
Captain Eagan of ladder company No 1 testified before fire commissioners about Fireman Magee losing a leg last Friday in a collision with a street car. He said the car driver appeared inattentive and looked in another direction. The truck slowed at the corner and precautions were taken to avoid an accident. Other witnesses corroborated the testimony. Fireman Magee is recovering at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagan
Ladder Company No. 1
Magee
Nahant Eyes Casino Plan For Next Season
A Nahant casino is proposed modeled after Newport, with a Tudor cottage lease and grounds laid out for tennis and other sports. The plan grows from the athletic club formed this season, with cottagers as members including ladies and gentlemen. A committee of Motley Jr, Guild, Sears, Prince and Peabody will study the project and report within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Newport
Athletic Club
Thomas Motley, Jr
Samuel Guild
Richard K. Sears
Morton Prince
Francis Peabody
Fall term opens with 228 Latin and 857 English pupils
The Latin school starts with 228 pupils and the English high school with 857, both expected to grow in the coming week. W. A. Stone’s Latin duties are filled by Charles W. Parmenter, formerly of Waltham. Architects Chamberlin & Whidden completed plans for a new English high school, now with city committees for approval. The building will be three stories high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stone
Charles W. Parmenter
Waltham High School
Messrs. Chamberlin & Whidden
Committee On Public Property
Cambridge postal delivery change sparks residents petition
Cambridge post office officials announced a proposed shift in mail delivery for North and Old Cambridge. Part of the mail now sent from Old Cambridge would move to North Cambridge, prompting local residents to circulate a petition to keep the current system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
North
Old Cambridge
Funeral of Policeman Patrick J Beneh at St Josephs Somerville
The funeral for Policeman Patrick J Beneh of Somerville was held yesterday morning at St Josephs Church. Pallbearers were Policemen Carter Hamblin Foley Miller Johnston and Woodman of the Somerville Police Relief Association. Burial followed at Calgary cemetery in Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Beneh
Somerville
St. Joseph’s Church
Somerville Police Relief Association
Carter, Hamblin
Foley
Miller
Johnston
Woodman
Calgary Cemetery
Dorchester
Meeting to raise funds for a Great Head church
A meeting was held at the residence of 5. H. Skilton in Ocean Spray last evening to consider raising about $3000 from residents of Great Head and Ocean Spray for the erection of a church for unsectarian religious purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. H. Skilton
Ocean Spray
Great Head
Public Bath Houses See 200000 August Visitors
During August four thousand three hundred ninety three visitors used city bath houses. Women and girls accounted for sixty three thousand two hundred forty one visits. The bath houses will close on October 1.
Today's lecture on Puritanism and the English Revolution
Professor Charles H. Levermore of the Institute of Technology will lecture this afternoon to young people. The talk, titled Puritanism and the English Revolution, will cover historic religious and political shifts and their impact on early modern society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Levermore
The
Institute of Technology
Harmony of carpets and upholstery at Pray Sons & Co
Messrs. J. H. Pray, Sons & Co. emphasize matching carpets with upholstery offerings. They showcase the newest, choicest selections in one house, saving customers the trouble of visiting two places for these goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. H. Pray
September court sessions and pork contract trial
The September term opened with prayers by Rev. W. H. Cobb and Rev. James de Normandie. The grand jury, led by foreman Cyrus T. Lawrence, considered presentments. In the Supreme Judicial Court case William I. Harvey et al vs Merrill et al, plaintiffs seek 24260 plus interest over alleged pork contracts made through Boston brokers for Chicago trading, involving commissions and alleged fictitious, gaming contracts. The auditor found for the defendants. jurors will return Sept. 26 for further action and verdict directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nelson
W. H. Cobb
Newton Centre
Cyrus T. Lawrence
New Bedford
Supreme Judicial Court
Holmes
James de Normandie
Roxbury
William I. Harvey
Taylor Merrill Et al
Brokers
Chicago
William T. Harvey & Co
Boston
Lawrence, Merrill & Heald
Mess Ik
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Illinois
J. W. Hutchins
H. Wheeler
Francis A. Biddle
Insolvency Court in Essex County Sessions Held
In Essex County Insolvency Court sessions today, third meetings were held for Joseph F. Marshall Edwin BR Gage William H. Connor Winslow J Page and William Furness. A third meeting for Joseph W. Sheppard and a second for William Eddy were noted. First meetings covered Abiezer U1 Price and Moses F. Carter with assignees J M Price and Charles H. Walker. A warrant was issued against Frank W. Flanders estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Joseph F. Marshall
Edwin BR. Gage
William H. Connor
Winslow J’. Page
William Furness
Joseph W. Sheppard
William Eddy
Abiezer U1
Georgetown
Charles H. Walker
Rowley
Prank W. Flanders
Lawrence
Superior Court Case Dismisses in Tort and Contract Suit
In Middlesex County Superior Court, Judge Bishop presiding, case No. 3511 Hosea B Hill v James B Pillsbury et al, a tort and contract claim to remodel a house ended with a verdict for the defendants. Attorneys L. T. Fruit for the plaintiff and C. S. Lilley for the defense. Other listed cases include Woodworth, Warrell, Bergeron, Lynch, Corcoran, McDonald, Maguire, Tremont, Mills, and Gooding v Skillings admx as part of a docket excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex
Bishop
Hosea B
Hill
James
Pillsbury Et al
L. T. Fruit
Lilley
Embezzlement charges and court actions in municipal cases
Sept 11 municipal court actions include Harpy and Forsairn discharged on embezzling 1500 in clothing from A. Shaman & Co. Samuel H. Storer bound over for embezzlement. Palmer case continued for decision. Minon charged with forging a receipt in the framingham express case. Minon to be tried in Superior Court. Roxbury: George R. Williams arraigned on criminal malpractice, held in 2000 for Superior Court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy and Forsairn
Henry Goldstein
A. Shaman & Co
Samuel H. Storer
Superior Court
J. Benjamin Palmer
James J. Costello
Armenter
Lewis
Jerrior Case Delayed. Autopsy Pending in East Boston
James Jerrior, accused of assaulting his elderly wife Hannah who died, appeared in East Boston District Court yesterday for a continuance. The hearing was adjourned to Thursday for an autopsy. Bonds set at 20000 dollars remain, implying unbailable status. indictment may be upgraded to murder at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jerrior
Hannah
East Boston District Court
Wires for police signal system spread to multiple stations
Lieutenant Goodwin directs wiring for Brighton police signal network with Station 1 on Hanover street and a Barrett street stable site secured. Wires also laid at Roxbury and Dorchester stations, East Boston and Court Square to follow. Funeral of Francis Coughlin held from 82 Camden street with Master Plumbers Association attending. burial at Mt. Auburn. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company to visit Saratoga. Gospel temperance meetings planned at Trinity Baptist East Boston. Rev. W F Davis addressed Shawmut Avenue Mission on Faith and Its Possibilities. Upholsterers Union to raise membership fee to 3 dollars. Patrolman Hagerty arrested Patrick McCarthy for breaking into a freight car on Atlantic avenue. Boston Railroad Clerks to meet September 17 at Path Finder rooms, with secretary review and brief railroad news by historian W T Loring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Brighton
Hanover Street
Barrett Street
Roxbury
Dorchester
East Boston
Court Square
Francis Coughlin
Camden Street
Master Plumbers’ Association
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Saratoga
Trinity Baptist Church
Boston
W. F. Davis
Shawmut Avenue Mission Church
Davis
Hagerty
Patrick McCarthy
Union Freight Railroad
Atlantic Avenue
Boston Railroad Clerks’ Association
Pathfinder Rooms
Federal Street
W. T. Loring
Mr Warren Slightly Better But Fate Unchanged
The fever that struck William Warren on Monday eased yesterday though only slightly. His disease remains malignant and, despite the improvement, it is believed the renowned comedian and beloved man will not be seen on the streets again. Grief fills his longtime residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warren
Boston Symphony Orchestra season to surpass former Brilliance
The Boston Symphony Orchestra promises a brilliant season with Gericke returning from Europe with new works. Engagements with distinguished soloists are planned and European players join the lineup, creating a near perfect ensemble. Season tickets and rehearsals go on sale at Music Hall next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Gericke
Europe
Music Hall
North Cambridge Branch 65 established by British American Association
A new North Cambridge Branch 65 was formed at Hawthorn Hall with John Kinnear of Branch 28 presiding. E W Bradbury of Boston spoke on parochial schools as Alfred Aker became president with Henderson vice president Gurnham treasurer Morell secretary and Sanderson sergeant at arms. The group counts forty members and will meet next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British-American Association
North Cambridge
Hawthorn Hall
John Kinnear
Branch
Cambridgeport
E. W. Bradbury
Boston
Alfred Aker
William Henderson
Thomas Gurnham
George Morell
George R. Sanderson
Boston Young Men's Catholic Association elects Fulton president
The Boston Young Men's Catholic Association held its first meeting of the year at Boston College. Rev. Robert Fulton S J, was introduced as the new president and spoke on association welfare. Standing committees for the year were announced as the group reported a total membership of 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Catholic Association
Boston Young Men’s Catholic Association
Boston College
Robert Fulton
S. J
Few ORE Chances For Pain Pompeii Pyrotechnic Show
A few more opportunities remain to witness Pain's Pompeii, the magnifi cent pyrotechnic spectacle in New England. If weather cooperates, the display will be repeated each evening this week for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pain
New England
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Forger
Watertown’s Public Schools
Western Union
Democrats
George Eliot
Morocco
Crea
Middlemarch
Adam Bede
Mill On
Cambridge Aldermen
West End Street Railway
Maine Templars
Press Rifle Association
Cambridge School Notes
Goodyear
Goodyear & McKay
Waith, J
Large v. Woodworth
Warrell v. Met. L.' Ma
Bergeron
Lynch
Sawyer Y
MecKissock Et al
Stol
Pimery
City
Lowell
Corcoran
Same
McDonald
Maguire
City of
Forest
Tremont & Sniff, Mills
Gooding
Skillings Admx
Jerrior
MR. Warren
Onester H. Graves & Sons
Mark
Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
Paris
W. Baker & &C
Mass
City Notices
Harvard
Harvard Bridge
Charles River
City Hall
Hugh O'Brien
William E. Russell
Leander Greely
Flarvard Bridge
Suffolk County
Pemberton Square
B. Stebbins
Thomas J. Whidden
Godfrey Morse
Common Council Chamber
Freestone
Chestnut Hill
Nathan G. Smith
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Murdock Liquid Food CO
Gainsborough Street
Huntington Avenue
Moston
United States
Murdock
Great Britain
Murdock Liquid Food
Baer
J. W. Horne
Tremont Street
Rubel Bros
Cincinnati
James F. O. Hyde
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