New England Trotting Breeders Opens At Mystic Racecourse
The Mystic track hosted opening day with over $12,000 in purses as Nova England breeders and riders gathered for a full card. Mikado led yearling mile and Stella dominated the 2:40 trotting class with several heats highlighting Russell Egbert and Alcidalia. The produce stake featured Tom Boy and Quartercousin with a dead heat decided in heat four and racing slated to resume tomorrow at 9:30 with six races including 1893 colts and fillies plus the big stallion race.
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Medford
New England
Mystic Race Course
Mikado
Ralph Wilkes
Connelly
Barnacle
J. Malcolm Forbes
Bard Palmer
Stella
van Zandt
Record
Wyoming
Russell Egbert
Mickey
Miss Herlihy
Russell Hebert
Alcidalia
King Harry
Anna Mace
King Albert
Gloria
Evolution
Launceola
Tom Boy
Quartercousin
Mary Jr
Carroll R
John Nay
Gill Edge
B. c
Gussie Kipp
Aristos
Allie Trout
Cornelly
Cornell
Hartford
Arion
Paige
Arthur Allen
Bh. c
Governor Benton
Allen
Ro. H
B. F
Edgemark
Umtioud
Gsiecsncaanv
Acceses
Barnett
Garbett Benton
Davis
Meissonier, B. c
O’neil
Gilt Edge
Nay
Christopher Columbus
Isabel
Bik. c
Snyder
Lanceola, Ch. F
Trout
Mary L
Ch. F
Lane
Rochester fair opens amid light attendance and horse races
In Rochester New Hampshire the twentieth annual fair began under fine weather drawing about 200 attendees. Starter C K Drew oversaw a 2:50 trot with only four of eighteen entries showing. John R Baldwin, favored after Dover wins, won decisively in the race while Alice Patch trailed. Milton C won the 2:31 class in a split heat. Tomorrow features 2:37 and 2:22 trots and a 2:2 pace.
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Rochester
N. H
Rochester Fair
C. K. Drew
John R. Baldwin
Dover
Alice Patch
Baldwin
Milton C
Cottages Clash Over Warped Door Frustrations
An angry man speaks at a summer cottage door that refuses to open. The quarrel erupts as the warped door, built by contract, defies the occupant’s insistence and sparks a tense confrontation.
New York Excursion October 8 by Fall River Line
Oct 8 marks the expedition to New York with return by the Fall River Line via Albany and the Hudson River. The itinerary emphasizes a fall sightseeing trip with river navigation and expected travel timing.
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New York
Albany
Hudson River
Fall River
Harvard Football Tryouts Signal Move Toward Yale Game
Captain Brewer selects from about 45 candidates as Harvard drills two squads at Holmes Field. First and second teams show gradual improvement in formations and signals with players like Moulton, Scull, Hayes, and Holt contributing. Yale game prospects dim as Harvard waits on Yale response while focusing on Cornell, Penn, and Michigan clashes later in the season.
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Brewer
Cousens
Marriman
Malcolm Donald
Roxbury Latin School
Fuller
Haughton
Moulton
Scull
Lewis
Cabot
R.e. Halewell
Sciiceias Boys
Wheeler
R.t
Anda Enen
Jaffray
Sargent
Hg. Gould
Stevenson Ruben
J .T Haughton
A. Brewer
Dibble
le. Beale
U Weld
Vhs Dischoursetueeeteee
Knox
Lh. Hayes
Ic i
Accanvancsse
Shlohed
R.g. Shaw
Wrkd
RAEN
R.g
Mt le
Goquid
F.t
Stevenson
Thayer
Beale
L. B
F.b
Harrison
Holt
Jaffrey
Gonterman
Fairchild
F. Shaw
Heague
Hennen
Hallowell
C. Brewer
Gould
Wrightington
Dunlop
Hayes
Brown
Billy” Brooks
Allie Porter
James Barr Ames
Jack’ Highlands
Newell
Harvard
Yale
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
University of Michigan
Emmons
Eve
Eni
Fitzsimmons and lawyers clash over boxing plans
New York dated report says Fitzsimmons severed ties with Manny Friend and House after hiring them to help secure his famed American bout. Friend defends past aid, notes $10,000 stake money and unrewarded services. Critics warn writers may hype trouble and plot loopholes to hurt Corbett’s image.
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New York
Fitzsimmons
Manny” Friend
Lawyer House
Fitz
Friend
House
Fitzsummons
Syracuse
Fitz Ais
Corbett
Friend & House
Brooklyn Climbs, Boston Falls Short in Darkened Match
In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Clay Eaters routed the Boston boys 11 to 2 before darkness halted play after the eighth inning. Abbey pitched for Brooklyn. Stivetts aided Brooklyn with wild pitches and walks aiding the visitors’ offense.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Clay Eaters
Boston Boys
Bostons
Brooklyn Boys
Stivetts
Abbey
Shindle
Schoch
Foutz
Tagnney
Tucker
Harrington
Bannon
Long
Brooklyns
Griffin
Corcoran
Lachance
Anderson
Daly
Duffy
Nash
Grim
Fourz
Winds Fail to Save Long Island Yacht Race
Not enough wind at Centre Island New York where the Ethelwynn timed 1 42 31 and Spruce IV 1 44 42 at the first mark. The second leg added fourteen seconds for Spruce IV as both boats neared the last mark. With wind fading to calm the race was declared no race at 6 o'clock as both boats were over a mile leeward of the finish trying to stem the ebb tide.
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Centre Island
N. Y
Ethelwynn
Boxing Gossip Sparks Local and National Match Talks
Boxing Gossip reports nearterm bouts and promotions involving L A Powers returning to Charlestown and a planned benefit with John Hamilton. It notes Southwark Athletic Club events in Philadelphia and a Kid McCoy versus Joe Ullman bout for $500 purses. A Fiesta committee offer for the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in San Bernardino, and Billy Vernon versus Jack Smith challenges are mentioned alongside a Lewiston pride bout and a Sears match talk with Mike Sears.
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Boston Post
L. A. Powers
Charlestown
Australia
South Africa
John Hamilton
Powers
Southwark Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Christian Street
al Herford
Eureka Athletic Club
Baltimore
Kid McCoy
Joe Ullman
San Bernardino
Cal
Fiesta Committee
Richard K. Fox
New York
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Jack Smith
Bill Hill
P'ckaninny
Billy Vernon
Haverstraw
John E .Butler
Lynn
Eureka Club
Billy Sullivan
Mike Sears
Lewiston Boy
Sullivan
Sears
Tie After Ninth Inning Stoppage In Baltimore Philadelphia
Philadelphia led by one in the ninth but a misplay by Kelley on Sullivan allowed Kelley to reach first and Keeler scored on Sullivan error to tie. Orth pitched well for Baltimore, McMahon struggled, game halted at dark with 7 0 due seven innings? The official box shows a 17 to 7? Noted attendance 6500.
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Baltimore
Philadelphias
Kelley
Sullivan
Boyle
Keeler
Orth
McMahon
Philadephia
Philadelphia
Borrors
Robinson
Orth and Clements
English High and Boston Latin Hold Football Practice
The English High and Boston Latin squads held a joint football practice at Irvington Oval. Boston Latin captain Tom McGuire coached as backs and ends were tested along with a core group at center and quarterback. Brayton, a large active candidate for center, showed promise while Quincy and C Dailey vied for quarterback.
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Boston
Irvington Oval
Boston Latin
Tom McGuire
McGuire
Brayton
Quincy
C. Dailey
Dailey
More Liquor Licenses Granted to Be Announced
General Martin stated that several liquor licenses were granted and would be made public today. From other sources thirty two licenses remain to be issued, with about a quarter to be promulgated today. Commissioners work slowly on the last two batches, using forenoons for license business, while some applicants wait all day for an audience with the board’s chairman.
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Martin
Tabasco style narrow toe shoe offered by L. C. Buss & Co
Genuine welted Tabasco shoe advertised in calf patent calf Russia calf in all sizes and one price three fifty. Stores listed in Boston New York Petark Providence Baltimore Brockton and more.
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Russia
Summer St
Boston
Nassau St
New York
Mark Broadway
Broadway
Petark
Fulton St
Weetashington
Fifth Ave
Itoburg
Dorrance St
Providence
Baltimore St
Baltimore
North Main St
Pittsburg Beats Louisville On Narrow Margin In Battery Split
Pittsburg defeats Louisville 8 to 6 as Foreman and Mack paired with McDermott and Spies yield a tight game. Batteries noted for both sides, signaling strong pitching and fielding throughout the contest.
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Pittsburg
Louisville
Foreman and Mack
McDermott
Spies
Browns Fall to Reds in Shaky Defeat at St Louis
Cincinnati defeats St Louis 11 to 1 as the Browns falter at every point. Cincinnati tallies 15 hits, St Louis 1. errors tally 3 for the Reds and 6 for the Browns. Batteries Rhines Vaughn and Kehoe for Cincinnati with Kissinger Miller behind St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Browns
Cincinnatis
Cincinnati
Rhines
Vaughn
Kehoe
Kissinger
Miller
Fall River Beats Springfield In Shortest Game On Record
Fall River defeated Springfield in a tight contest, the shortest game yet played on the grounds. The final score was Fall River 10 to Springfield 4 with seven base hits each and three errors by Springfield. Batteries were Stevens and Rupert for Fall River, Coughlan and Gunson for Springfield.
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Brooklyn
Griffin
C.f
Foutz
R.f
Corcoran
Seer
Lachanee
Anderson
Daly
Grim
Abbey
C.ceeeesees ii
Boston
Long
Corcoran Anderson
Stivetts
Shoch
Ryan
Ashey
Nash
Bannon
Tucker
Murray
Fall River
Springfield
Stevens
Rupert
Coughlan
Gunson
Society Beats Town in Newport Baseball Match
Society defeated the townspeople 21 to 4 in a brisk afternoon game. Captain Tick Fevers starred at short while Detective Ben Richards led the townsfolk to a sizeable defeat amid frequent errors and exciting plays. Large crowds attended, paying a dollar for grand stand seats.
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Newport
R. L
Society
Ben Richards
Woman Eighty Eight Tries Suicide Found at Cambridge Bridge
A striking 88 year old woman named Alice Whitney or Fannie Wilson attempted self harm near Charlesbank Park at Cam bridge Street yesterday at 4 20 am. Officer Smith found her by the railing and she asked for his revolver before being taken to police station. she appeared insistent, distraught, and admitted to seeking cool air. She was examined by Dr. Jelly and declared insane and sent to City Hospital. She had no hat and wore a white cloak, hair down, with a dark complexion and medium height.
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Alice Whitney
Jelly
City Hospital
Fannie Wilson
Officer Smith
Cambridge Street
Charlesbank Park
Had Exactly The Sensations At The Rainy Picnic
A fragmentary exchange recalls a missing picnic attendee who stayed home with a cold meal while rain drenched the day. The dialogue hints at social expectations and personal longing in a concise, period voice.
Fitchburg Excursion via Hoosac Tunnel for $5 Round Trip
The Fitchburg railroad offers a popular excursion on October 3 traveling through the Hoosac Tunnel and the Albany and Hudson River lines to Fall River. Round trip rate is five dollars.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Fhoosac Tunnel
Albany
Hudson River
Fall River
Proof slip note in Post composing room ad advertisements
The text describes a proof slip found in the composing room of The Post. It notes the standard practice where proof slips accompany each advertisement set and outlines basic markings and acknowledgments used to verify layout and copy before publication. The item reflects newsroom production procedures rather than a news event.
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POST
Perils of Summer Travel on a Noisy Train
A front seat passenger constantly clears his throat as the train roars. A clerical looking man comments that he reminds him of a besieged city, prompting an irritated retort. The engine dives into an open tunnel with a loud whistle.
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Hemdin
New York Claws Back In Darkened Washington Tilt
Stafford saved New York late with a great catch off Demont in the eighth after two runs had tied the game. James pitched for Washington, wild but steady, with five hits allowed. McGuire homered as the game ended at darkness after eight innings with a 6-5 final. Attendance 1,400. Hits: New York 5, Washington 10. Errors 1 apiece. Batteries Clark Doyle and James McGuire.
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Washington
Stafford
New York
Demont
James
McGuire
Guarantee Claim on Daily Post Circulation Lead
An advertisement asserts the Daily Post in Boston and vicinity has higher regular morning sales than the Herald and Globe combined, claiming a distinct guaranteed advantage over its rivals. The statement emphasizes daily circulation superiority in the Boston market.
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Daily Post
Boston
Vicinity
Herald and Globe
Pittsburgs Rally Past Louisville In Error filled Game
Pittsburgs won 7 to 5 at Louisville with lucky hits and wild Louisville infield play. Foreman was hit more than McDermott, but strong field support favored Foreman. Attendance reported at 600 as Pittsburgs capitalized on errors and timely batting.
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Pittsburg
Louisville
Pittsburgs
Foreman
McDermott
Glass B Events Interspersed With Variety Show and Horse Trots
Taunton reports a novel bicycle meet with a full track and a variety show in the oval as horse races ran between bike events. Porter, Clark, Magoon, Paquin and Thurston led heats, with a 2:14 track record in the final open mile. Other events included two-mile handicaps, multiple heats, and preparations for a Waltham track meet on Sept 28 featuring notable riders and rivalries.
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Taunton
Arthur Porter
J. P. Clark
H. J. Hardison
North Attleboro
Traverse
New Bedford
Magoon
Brookline
Hardison
Paquin
Thurston
Army of Providence
McLean
Chelsea
Westgate
Jepson
Providence
Almy
Merritt
Walleston
Waleston
Amesbury
Walton
Newton
Turner
Cameron
Fuller
Clark
Rounds
Wallaston
J. J. Casey
Jimmy Clark
Arnold
Casey
Patsy
Eldridge
Pierce
E. H. Magoon
A. A. Paquin
Fall River
A. H. Thurston
T. R. Traverse
J. M. Abbott
Somerset
E. M. Fay
Steve Mars
A. H. Magoon
H. B. German
F. F. Cameron
L. H. Smolensky
H. D. Merritt
L. N. Walleston
Verdi Westgate
H. BE. Walton
C. R. Newton
David Turner
A. T. Fuller
G. BE. Rounds
James Clark
L. B. Arnold
Dorchester
Malden
B. W. Pierce
William Knott
L. A. Hazard
L. N. Wailleston
J. Casey
BE. P. Rice
W. H. Wood
New York
Julius Woelfie
East Eighty-fifth Street
Kudlich
Harlem
Frederick L. Hanton
Stebbins Avenue
William J. Corcoran
Waltham
Charlie Murphy
Butler
Eddie McDuffee
McDuffee
Nat Butler
Fred Haggerty
Thatcher
L. A. Callahan
Porter
Berle
Johnnie Johnson
A Fine New Department at Jordan Marsh Co.
A progressive change marks the new dress goods department at Jordan Marsh & Co. The department relocates to Avon street side with a main Avon entrance and carriage entrance. It features a distinct, daylight display area for premier, expensive goods, a broad carpeted space aimed at comfort and ease of shopping.
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Avon Street
Messrs. Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boston
New Woman lecture on health and dress by Dr. Innis Tewilliger
Dr. Innis Tewilliger of Minneapolis spoke at Wesleyan Hall on The Medical Needs of Woman. She praised health as essential to charm, warned against extreme corsetry and high heels, endorsed flat shoes and bicycles, and argued bloomers are ugly and unnecessary in favor of short skirts and gaiters.
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Innis Tewilliger
Minneapolis
Minn
Wesleyan Hall
Fall River Bricklayers Organize Conference
Delegates from several bricklayers and masons unions met in Caledonian Hall to form a mass conference aimed at enforcing the eight hour day and union wages. Officers were tasked with drafting a constitution and by laws to be presented at Worcester on November 18. The group will meet quarterly and pursue active organizing.
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Fall River
Caledonian Hall
Worcester
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L. C. Buss & Co
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Hite
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Portsmouth
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
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Gi. Blanchard & Farebar
Faneuil Hall
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