Patchen Steady to Take Two of Three Heats in Pacing Meet
Milwaukee report notes Joe Patchen defeated Star Pointer in two of three heats at the fairgrounds. Pointer won heat one in 2 08 3 4, set a state record, but broke in heats two and three. Patchen led from the pole in heat two and won, then clinched heat three in 2 07 1 2 to claim the $3000 purse.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Joe Patchen
Star Pointer
Pointer
Big Boy
Patchen
Pacers
Rochester Fair at Cold Spring Park Draws 20000
Rochester New Hampshire reports 20000 visitors on the second day as perfect weather aids a large, comprehensive fair. NH Agricultural College exhibit, floral court, troops from United States Cavalry drill, balloon ascensions, and bands entertain. Racing slowed by rain. 2:2 heat unfinished at dusk. Delta wins 2:40 class. Ezekiel 2:37. Linnie G. wins ladies race.
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Rochester
N. H
Cold Spring Park
Association
New Hampshire Agricultural College
United States Cavalry
Hanson
Lowell
Manchester
Ezekiel
Lennie G
Clubs Consolidate East Boston Rowing Association and Winter Club
East Boston clubs merged last evening. Officers named for the next term include B. J. McGunigle president and J. Kelley captain. The group plans a gym in their house attic and reads for a busy season under oarsman Mr. J. Monmy Green. An annual dance is planned within the month to boost finances.
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East Boston Rowing Association
East Boston Winter Club
B. J. McGunigle
W. J. Stingon
E. J. Conden
B. Ronan
J. McCallum
J. F. Steun
J. Kelley
J. Murphy
J. Cooper
J. McGillen
T. Kelley
On My Green
Boston
Strikers Pass Secrecy on New Brockton Move
In Brockton on September 22 striking sole fasteners held a protracted meeting where union officials explained a planned action kept secret by both sides. Rumors floated of new free shops to hire strikers, but members doubted such shops could operate here. A new move is anticipated Thursday night or Friday morning.
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Brockton
North Adams
Thayer
Coney Island
Bracewell
Richmond
Magenis
Lawrence
Phelps
Grand Army
Cuban election results reported from Puerto Principe
Advices from Puerto Principe say Bartolome Masso has been elected vice-president of the Cuban republic Calixto Garcia is named major-general and General Maximo Gomez remains commander in chief of the army of liberation.
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Havana
Key West
Fla
Puerto Principe
Senor Bartolome Masso
Maximo Gomez
Calixto Garcia
Gomez
Army of Liberation
Lawrence Ahead in First District Delegates
Returns from the first district caucuses show Lawrence with 117 delegates, Malone 28, and Merrick of Holyoke 28, with some small towns not tallied, out of a total of 201.
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Springfield
Lawrence
Malone
Merrick
Holyoke
Regular Republicans win big at Hudson caucus
A large Republican caucus in Hudson nominated two delegate slates, one regular and one APA. Several nominees appeared on both lists, and the regulars were elected, with ex-Congressman L. D. Apsley among the victors.
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Hudson
The
American Protective Association
L. D. Apsley
Republican caucus delegates elected in Nahant sketch
In Nahant on September 22 delegates were chosen at Republican caucuses. State nominee Henry Cabot Lodge received eight votes. A. Wilson was noted as senatorial candidate, with J. C. Wilson and C. D. Der among others.
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Nahant
Henry Cabot Lodge
A. Wilson
J. C. Wilson
C. D. der
Voters fill Ward caucuses amid orderly clashes and forecasts
In Ward 10 and Ward 11 caucuses, police presence and large turnouts shaped a tense but orderly scene. About 1400 ballots closed at 9 pm after 2 pm opening, with races for Representative and senatorial delegations drawing intense contest between pro and anti machine camps. In Ward 12 George Y. Bancher led a crowded room, while Rep Douglas pursued senatorial honors amid steady citywide activity.
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Ward 10
West End
Senator Towle
Douglass
Ward 12
Charles H. Innes
Warden
Towle
Clerk
Freeman O. Emerson
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Innes
Perrie A. Dyar
Curtis
Ines
Emerson
Ward 11
House of Representatives
Francis C. Lowell
Charles R. Saunders
Charles Kenny
Stanley Ruffin
Ruffin
Colonel Kenny
George Y. Bancher
Bancher
Douglas
Ward
Antis Carry Ward 4 Cambridge Republican Caucuses
The Cambridge Republican caucuses were quiet with focus on councillor delegates. A. P. A. ticket won Ward 4 with Coolidge 259 and Keith 254 as rivals Higgins 17 Googins 4 Henderson 2. Delegation unpledged, likely to be an A. P. A. man or Cambridge candidate Parry if not chosen.
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Cambridge
Googins
Daniel
Coolidge
Charles P. Keith
Keith
C. Higgins
Everett Defeated in Quiet Chelsea Republican Caucuses
In Chelsea last night the Republican caucuses were unusually quiet. In the twenty seventh district ex Representative Edward E Willard defeated E Walter Everett by 88 votes, while the councillor race produced a delegation pledged to George N Swallow. Barnes faced no opposition in the twenty sixth district and Ward 5 of the twenty eighth district renominated Scott F Bickford.
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Chelsea
Edward E. Willard
E. Walter Everett
George N. Swallow
Franklin O. Barnes
Twenty
Scott F. Bickford
Revere
Victory for Labor in Revere Town Meeting Battle
Labor group led by Dr. W. A. Haynes won after the Revere Board of Selectmen refused a October special town meeting. They appealed to Justice William H. Bryant, who is expected to issue a warrant for a town meeting next month under a statute permitting a citizen petition to compel call.
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Revere
Board of Selectmen
W. A. Haynes
William H. Bryant
Bryant
Republican caucuses in Gloucester show party harmony
In Gloucester on September 22 the Republican caucuses in all wards were fairly attended, with the usual A P A clash absent as old-line members and A P A factions acted in harmony. In Essex's third senatorial district, most delegates chose ex Representative Charles O Bailey of Newbury for the senatorial convention.
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Gloucester
Republian
Essex
Charles O. Bailey
Newbury
George George wins senate nomination in Haverhill caucuses
In Haverhill on Sept 22 a large Republican caucus turnout produced nominational results. All wards except one chose delegates backing John J. Proveaux of Amesbury for councillor. The senatorial race between E H George of Groveland and Samuel W George of Haverhill ended with Samuel W George victorious.
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Haverhill
John J. Proveaux
Amesbury
E. H. George
Groveland
Samuel W. George
Bennett Carries Lynn In Essex Senatorial Vote
Lynn September 22 The Republican caucus turnout was large with a main contest in the first Essex senatorial district. Two tickets led by J. C. Bennett and E. W. Pinkham. Bennett won and delegates in Lynn wards 1 2 3 4 6 7 along with Nahant Swampscott were pledged to him.
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Lynn
Essex
J. C. Bennett
E. W. Pinkham
Nahant
Swampscott
CANDIDATES FOR THE HOUSE Wards List Of Nominees
A compiled ward by ward slate shows multiple candidates with renomination notes. Names include Bates Stalker Fisher Keen Churchill Schuler McCarthy Smith Bliss Phelps De Filippo Pinkofsky Gediman ill Farnham Krebs Lowell Saunders Dumond Morse Peterson Peterson Ashton Ferguson Blaney Lyon Ballantyne Kidney Adams Benjamin Metzer Watson Bachelder Steward Skillings Andrews Estey Peters Bartlett Callender Hammond Rowe and others.
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John L. Bates
Hugh L. Stalker
Frank E. Fisher
Edgar F. Keen
Edward E. Churchill
Louis H. Schuler
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Mark E. Smith
George W. Bliss
Charles W. Phelps
Arturo de Filippo
Aaron Dpinkofsky
Henry Gediman
George Ill
Allan H. Farnham
Franz H. Krebs, Jr
Thomas ©. Bachelder
John I. Steward
William E. Skillings
Richard F. Andrews, Jr
Franka Estey
Lemuel W. Peters
Jonathan B. L. Bartlett
Edward B. Callender
Frederick Hammond
Leonard W. Rowe
President McKinley Visiting North Adams Massachusetts
President McKinley arrives in North Adams for a Berkshire cattle show visit. Plunkett, Lodge, and Long feature in ceremonies as crowds fill streets and grandstands. The president greets locals, reviews veterans, and delivers a strong Massachusetts address amid holiday pageantry.
President McKinley Hosts Massachusetts Welcome
The President greets Massachusetts residents in Berkshire Hills with praise for the state. Secretary of War Russell A. Alger and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge addressed the crowd, praising Massachusetts' history, industry, and national unity, and urging continued prosperity and loyalty to the republic.
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United States
William McKinley
Massachusetts
Long
Senator Lodge's Address at McKinley Visit
Senator Lodge speaks to supporters noting he did not hear Plunkett's remarks this morning and arrived late. He praises Massachusetts, cites loyalty and future prospects, and welcomes President McKinley, Mrs. McKinley, and guests. The schedule shows rest day, a Berkshire Mills visit, and a Friday trip to Lenox for Sloan's elaborate reception for the president.
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Victoria
Mr. Plunkett
Plunkett
Secretary Long
Long
C. T. Plunkett
W. B. Plunkett
George B. Cortelyou
Washington
New York
Crane
Williamstown
Senator Lodge
Mr. Long
United States
Old Commonwealth
West
Massachusetts
Mabel McKinley
Alger
McKenna
William B. Plunkett
John D. Long
North Adams
John Sloan
Lenox
Berkshire Mills
Boston & Albany
Pittsfield
Sloan
President McKinley
New York State
Major McKinley
Ohio
Two Men Die as Five Ton Wheel Explodes in Providence
A fly-wheel weighing over five tons bursts at Providence Rubber Shoe Company injuring several workers and killing engineer William J. Bennet and James M. Bourn. The engine reportedly ran away at 40 revolutions per minute before the wheel shattered, sending iron fragments through the building and triggering a panic among 160 workers.
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Providence
R. I
Providence Rubber Shoe Company
Westfield
Fuller Streets
William J. Bennet
North Main Street
James M. Bourn
Washington Street
Peter Barsam
Rhode Island
Agnes Shea
Wilson Street
William Henry
Susan Street
Benner
Brown
Bourn
Secretary Long Addresses Massachusetts Audience
In a Massachusetts gathering, Secretary of the Navy John D. Long replies to Plunkett’s bid for support, notes President’s limited Massachusetts visit, and praises civilian leadership. He jokes about cabinet colleagues and stresses subordination of military to civil power while vowing to defend the nation and promote peace and commerce.
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W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
John D. Long
Long
Plunkett
McKenna
Mr. Long
Mr. McKinley
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Berkshire County
Washer Woes Ease With Fels-Naptha Soap
A woman recalls hard times forcing economizing on wash days and credits Fels-Naptha soap from FELS & CO. of Philadelphia for easing work with less scalding and minimal rubbing.
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Fels & CO
Philadelphia
Tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort by Royal Blue line
The Royal Blue line will inaugurate an eight day personally conducted tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort leaving Boston Tuesday Oct 19. The price is thirty two dollars covering all expenses with a privilege of stopover in New York. For itinerary contact A J Simmons New England agent 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Boston
New York
A. J. Simmons
New England
Washington Street
Unscrambled note hints October 6 date for New York event
Fragmentary OCR references October 6 as a date tied to a New York event via Hudson. Details about the event, venue, or participants are unclear in the readable text.
Yellow Fever Arrives in Beaumont Texas
Yellow fever has appeared in Texas with a confirmed case in Beaumont. A small boy died this morning, prompting Governor Culberson to consider quarantines and possible suspension of all rail service between Louisiana and Texas to halt the disease’s spread.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Culberson
Swearingen
Beaumont
Louisiana
Yellow fever cases reported in Biloxi and Ocean Springs
Dr Murray in charge of yellow fever work reports forty two cases and two deaths in Biloxi through the 20th with several undecided cases the same day. One doubtful case at Ocean Springs and one certain case in a schooner sent from Biloxi to the gulf quarantine. Protection for the fleet will be arranged.
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Washington, D. C
Murray
Ocean Springs
The
Marine Hospital
Biloxi
Gulf
Golden Medical Discovery Fights Consumption Says Dr Pierce
An advertising article urges readers to act quickly against consumption and related diseases. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for incipient and developed consumption, claiming it kills germs and purifies blood while improving appetite digestion and flesh. A free 1000 page medical adviser is promised with 21 one cent stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
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