FIERCE SINILOAN FIGHT KILLS 24 AMERICANS
In a major engagement at Siniloan Laguna Province on Sept 16 American forces from the Fifteenth and Thirty-seventh Infantry regiments suffered heavy losses. Ninety year men and officers died of wounds, 130 casualties in Mitchells command, while insurgent losses are believed heavy. MacArthur reports describe a desperate three hour fight amid high water and flooded terrain.
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Manila
United States
Siniloan
Laguna de Bay
John FE. Morgan
John FE. Morgan of Company II of the Thirty-seventh Regiment
Philippines
Washington
MacArthur
David D. Mitchell
Fifteenth Infantry
Laguna Province
Cailles
Mavilac
Mitchell
George F
Cooke
Wth
Mavitac
David D.mitchell
George A. Cooper
Whiiliam Fitzgerald
Evremond de Hart
Laurits Jensen
Edward C. Coburn
George R. Horton
Thomas P. Kelley
Thomas Mulrey
John P. Brink
William L. Banker
Arthur S. Mansfield
Thomas
Thomas P. A. Howe
Edward J. Godahl
George A. Haight
Hadward Stallcup
Alfred J. Mueller
James C. West
John FE. Moram
Robert Mahaffy
Frank A. Story
Frank T. Bell
William S. Bradley
Worley T. Crosswhite
David Day
Cornelius F. Gentry
Fidel. MacArthur
Italian Liberty Rally in Boston Marks Italian Civic Day
About five hundred Italians marched through Boston and heard eulogistic addresses in Epworth Hall at 257 Hanover Street in observance of the thirtieth anniversary of civic rule in Italy. The annual observance drew several Italian societies and featured remarks by Dr. D. Brindisi, the Italian consul, and the Rev. Gae.
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Boston
Epworth Hall
Hanover Street
Italy
D. Brindisi
Gae
Italian church leaders honor death of King Humbert
Tano Conte, pastor of the Italian M. W. Church, Dr FE S Stackpole, former dean in Florence, and Consul Brindisi spoke of Italy’s progress and expressed regret at King Humbert’s untimely death. Conte called the event commemorative national and humanitarian in scope. Stackpole described his Florence era and church work in Italy.
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Tano Conte
M. W. Church
FE. S. Stackpole
Florence
Brindisi
Italy
Humbert
Gaetano Conte
Stackpole
Rescue of Maggie Sullivan crew men reported in gale
Eight missing men from the Maggie Sullivan were rescued from the Mary A Whalen crew. Boston fishermen Patrick Pinder John Burns Michael Foley and Charles Johnson were saved after the Tuesday gale. The eighteen from the Maggie Sullivan were later picked up by Captain James Carney aboard the Julia Costa and brought to Boston. The storm, described by crews as one of the year’s severest, prompted the rescue operation and returns to port.
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Boston
Mary A. Whalen
William Hogan
T Wharf
Michael Pinder
Chelsea Street
East
John Burns
North End
Michael Foley
South
Charles Johnson
Maggie Sullivan
James Carney
Julia Costa
Vardon Loses Ground in 26 Hole Golf Match at Morris Club
At Morris Golf Club near New Jersey, Harry Vardon, George Low, and Tom Hutchinson faced a best ball team of Low and Hutchinson. Hutchinson led the Americans with strong drives and precise putting, finishing the 18 holes well ahead of the Briton, with the best ball team also ahead overall. The match set a new course record for Hutchinson and concluded with Vardon trailing the field.
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Low
Vardon
Hutchinson
Shinnecock Hillis
Sone
Bristol county fair ends without Crane attendance
Governor Crane did not appear at the Bristol county fair as twenty thousand expected. Only one of four race events completed, with the 2:22 class won by Genevive after five heats. Mocassin Boy, Gold Getter, and other horses won heats in the unfinished races amid fading daylight.
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Taunton
Governor Crane
Bristol County Fair
Genevive
Mnlason Farm
Gus Dore
Cogent
Nin
Mocassin Boy
Gold Getter
Ice Plant To Be Built In Tremont Area By Commonwealth Hygienic Ice
A five week pending deal closed at Bordman Hall transferring Globe Nail Company property at Gerard and Howard to Dr E John Kauffman for Commonwealth Hygienic Ice Company. Boston ice plant plans include 225 tons daily capacity, 3000 ton ice storage, 22 000 square feet, with operation by April 1 1901.
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Bordman Hall
Tremont Building
Globe Nail Company
Gerard and
Howard Streets
E. John Kauffman
Philadelphia
Commonwealth Hygienic Ice Company
Meredith & Grew
New Jersey
Boston
Howard Street
Gerard Street
John Lyman Faxon
Milkmen Unite in Boston to Set Winter Prices
A large vote formed the Milk Dealers Association of Boston and Vicinity uniting contractors and dealers. Dealers overwhelming supported current milk pricing 40 cents for two gallons wholesale and 7 cents retail. Meetings set to finalize winter prices, with contractors to confer with farmers next week.
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H. H. Dinsmore
A. Burns
Dinsmore
M. C. Paige
L. B. Chandler
J. W. Litchfield
Duggan Dies, longtime superintendent of Home for Destitute Children
John A. Duggan, a well known figure who led the Home for Destitute Catholic Children for over twenty years, is dead. He served as superintendent at the institution located at 788 Harrison.
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Duggan
Boston
Lfe
I 1
Catholic Union
the Foresters
John A. Duggan
Harrison
Surprises Mark Dover Races on New England Circuit
At Granite State Park Dover Sept 20 the 2:12 trot finished easily for Lamp Girl while John T. faltered in the 2:10 pace. Lester Dore moved to back Thomas Marsh who did not win but gained a position. The 2:20 trot produced a major upset as Coral won two heats after Al Vander took the first heat and Albertia sealed the day with a straight-heat victory in the dark.
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John T
Coral
al Vander
Albertia
Horse Cars to Go Hearing Sept 28 in Boston
Boston plans to remove horse car tracks on Marlboro Beacon Arlington and Dartmouth streets after a petition by the Boston Elevated Railroad. A public hearing is set for Sept 28 at 10 am before the Board of Railroad Commissioners. Residents fear loss of the familiar tinkling bells and the last horse-drawn service on city lines.
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Bay
Boston
Marlboro Street
Blue Line
Boston Elevated Railroad
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Beacon
Marlboro
Arlington
Dartmouth
Bancroft
Practical Socialism in Haverhill Franchises Street Railway
In Haverhill on September 20 the Social Labor party pushed a municipal style electric street railway franchise. The Aldermen favored Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill. Social Democrats proposed granting to Haverhill & Andover with city reversion in twenty years and City option to buy in two. Construction would be by the street department.
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Haverhill
New England
Social Labor Party
Haverhill Board of Aldermen
Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill
Haverhill & Andover
Social Democrats
Hypnotized Man Tops Harvard Football Team
William Mack, a 123 pound “magnetic strong man,” stunned Harvard by lifting opposing players with a touch and neck pressure. Dozens tried and failed as Mack claimed hypnotic and psychological powers, leaving Harvard football stunned after a 60 to 1 challenge.
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Harvard
William Mack
Jess
Mack
Dibblee
Scotty MacMasters
Captain Daly
Jim Lawrence
Blagden
Lee
MacMasters
Armed Police Barely Prevent Rioting in Lowell
Lowell Sept 20 The print workers strike continues while Greeks still work. Armed police patrolled Merrimack Mill streets and dispersed loiterers as mounted guards watched mill gates. A mob of about 3000 gathered at five for the Greeks, twelve uniformed and twelve plainclothes officers dispersed them with clubs and revolvers. One arrest made. Seven hundred strikers plus 150 packing department girls met at Burke's Hall to demand overtime pay. The Board of Arbitration to decide tomorrow. The Greek colony remained quiet tonight with heightened vigilance.
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Lowell
Merrimack
Prince, Moody and
Colburn
Merrimack Mills
Burke's Hall
Board of Arbitration
Sam King Stars in The Man From the West on Silent Stage
New York report portrays Sam King sheriff of Three Forks Dak as a silent, powerful actor in a stage version of The Man From the West. The villain Sanchez Albatross clashes with him in a physical, nonverbal duel, delivering quips and threats as punches land. The crowd notes are that Jeffries train details and reaction to the performance shift the show toward a serious tone.
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New York
Sam_ King
Three Forks
Dak
James Jeffries
Sanchez Albatross
Cireaser
Greaser
Sam King
Mr. Greaser
Gresser
Treaser
Biff
Slambang
Jeff
Queensberry
Jeffries
Cycling at Essex Fair closes with bicycle races and spills
At the Essex Agricultural Society cattle show closing day, 669 spectators cheered amateur cyclists from across the state in light showers. Races featured half mile, mile handicap, two mile handicap, and one mile events with multiple heats and finals won by Hamilton, Casey, Wyatt, Murphy, and Hurley among others. officials ran a smooth program as athletes suffered occasional spills during exciting sprints.
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Essex Agricultural Society
R. A Carni
Worcester
B. CC. Thayer
New Britain
Conn
M. L. Hurley
Boston
Ralph Wyatt
South Hanson
L. F. Caron
Latem
Hamilton
Thayer
Carni
BF. Root
Winchester
Murphy
Lowell
Walker
Danvers
R. A. Carni
Worchester
J. A. Powers
H. F. Abbott
Lynnfield
F. W. Stevens
Lynan
G. W. Casey
Lovellie
F. L. Partridge
Medfield
H. P. Warnham
Peabody
J. F. Humphries
Lynn
Albert Getchell
Brocktawa
Casey
Wyatt
J.S. Butman
H. FF. Abbott
J. Hadlock
Manchester
N. H
J. S. Grant
Peverly
Claude Hamilton
Robinson
Charles McConnell
M. I. Harmey
L. FE. Mettling
Forest Hills
Co. R. Baxter
J. F. Humphrten
Harry Waugh
Mallen
L-O
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Kalle
Michael Green
Roxbury
Sullivan
Carney
Liberty
R. Brindis
Chew
Captain Hogan
Morris Golf Link
Science
Alteraes Tore “Tremont
Radam
Kadam
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Edward Kimble
Chamber of Commerce
Emory M. Low
Brockton
A. D
Bell
Newton Boulevard Syndicate
W. E. Hingston
William G. Reed
E. R. McPherson
N. H. Wagner
H. Pickering
Old Colony Trust Company
Yaw Association
Ontracters
Harrison Avenue
Dover
Magnetic
Little Man
Gibblee
Jim Jeffries
Essex Fair
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