Notable New Preston horseman Edgar Wheeler dies after accident
Edgar B. Wheeler renowned as a breeder and trainer in Connecticut died from a fractured skull after a runaway horse dragged him two miles near Lake Waramaug. He, about 59, trained Klondike and sold it to Tom Sharkey and horsemen syndicate. survived by a widow and three children.
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Columbia
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Hopkins’ Hotel
Professor Peard
Tom Sharkey
Ward says no trouble exists in Boston team
John M. Ward president of the Boston National League club dismisses rumors of friction among owners. He defends Kling’s leadership, notes his own three year contract, and outlines handling of Bridwell and Well, plus the club’s strength in pitching and aim to finish better than seventh. Fiancees of the club are James E. Gaffney and Joseph F. Carroll of New York.
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Boston
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Joseph F. Carroll
New York
Cornell Beats Princeton and Harvard Eights
Boston May 24 Cornell crews swept the varsity and freshman races on the Charles River Basin overpowering Harvard and Princeton. Cornell varsity won by three lengths with times 9:26 1/2 for Cornell 9:28 for Harvard and 9:36 for Princeton. Freshmen race finished clearly Cornell first Harvard second with a ten second gap.
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Tiger
Carnegie
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Crimson
Harvard and Princeton clash at the line in close Cambridge race
The Cornell crew pushed ahead in a sprint as Harvard and Princeton battled behind. Harvard increased the stroke at about 1.5 miles, matching Princeton’s burst and closing the gap to a foot as the finish neared, the Crimson and Orange and Black neck and neck at the buzzer.
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Princetonians
Manhood suffrage conceded in Hungary amid street clashes
Budapest May 24 continued street fighting raged in the factory district as troops charged crowds after the government agreed to grant manhood suffrage. Looting arson and machine damage occurred while Parliament heard bitter demh speeches and opposition leaders deemed the concession incomplete.
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Budapest
Street clashes escalate as troops patrol city
Government supporters clash with strikers as duels are feared to multiply. Troops have taken over patrols from police while cavalry and army units are being deployed for duty across the streets.
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Uty
Queen Victoria Natal Anniversary Observed in England
London May 24 Empire Day marks the birth anniversary of the late Queen Victoria with flags and parades across England. Hyde Park reviews 40,000 boy scouts by Earl Roberts. Government offers no official recognition. Sunday brings Queen Mary’s fourth birthday with no celebration and 45 gun salutes planned in London and other cities.
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Queen Victoria
England
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Jeneson Wins Canadian Marathon In New York Time Pace
The Hamilton Ontario event, billed as Canada’s premier spectator marathon, was won by Jeneson of New York in 2 01 20. Duffy of Toronto finished second in 2 01 30, with Smith of New York third and Fabre of Montreal fourth. There were 26 starters. Also, jeweler H C Reid announces retirement with sales at 2:30 and 7:30.
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New York
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Toronto
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Fabre
Montreal
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Wliam J. Guest
State Street
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R. & G. Corset Co
Poli’s
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H. J. Hooper
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