Day of Surprises at Columbus Driving Park
The Columbus driving day yielded no favorites winning as three regular events and one unfinished race produced upset results. The Admiral, a bay horse, won the 2.16 pace in two heats and the race, while Sphinx Medium upset in the 2.25 pace. Merriment and Maggie Anderson won their respective trots, with Cornelia Belle placed after leading early.
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Little Frank
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Don Ryley
Cornelia Belle
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Sister Alice
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Geers
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Payne
Cerotdeon
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Pv Renin
Ff Trax
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Hughes
Lady Garnett
M Mastan
Zar Lockhart
Sphinx
Munson
Hudson
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Tod Williams
Fordori
No Probability That He Will Go to Paris Today
Worcester July 30 Ten Eyck the national champion rower has broken training and may not row this year President Hurley of the Wachusett Boat club received a telegram from the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen asking if Ten Eyck would go to Paris He replied that he would not go and pointed to a letter published this morning The Wachusett club stood ready to cover Paris expenses for James A Ten Eyck the champion's father and trainer but he declined to allow the club to assume the burden Hurley said the club would have sent Ten Eyck and his clubmate Lewis to Paris at the club expense if they had known how they would be treated by the National association
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Boston Takes a Game Defeats Cincinnati in Batting Duel
Boston and Cincinnati slugged from start to finish as Hahn injured his hand in the third but pitched the inning, Breitenstein replaced him in the fourth, Cuppy was batted out in the sixth and Lewis finished. Attendance 2000. Score:
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Hahn
Cuppy
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Brooklyn Pittsburg Scores in Other Games
In Brooklyn Pittsburg no. 17, Brook yn 1. New York New York 9, Chicago 4. Montreal Springfield 4, Montreal. Kansas City Kansas City 6, Cleveland 6. Chicago Chicago 1, Indianapolis 0. Syracuse Hartford 6, Syracuse 3. Toronto Providence 5, Toronto 4. Rochester Rochester 8, Worces ter 7.
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Elks Fair Highlights Medford Event and Battery Display
The second day of the Elks fair at Combination park Medford drew thousands for afternoon and evening entertainment. Highlights included Stone's light battery U S A in maneuvering and afternoon pacing and trotting races in the 2 15 and 2 20 classes. Captain Stone received orders to have his command ready for service in China and the battery will depart by rail after tomorrow’s exhibition and sham battle for Newport R I.
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Caldwell triumphs in 15 mile motor paced race
Harry Caldwell of Boston defeats Chas Miller of Chicago by four laps in a 15 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum board track Springfield Massachusetts July 31. Caldwell led for six miles by 30 yards, then gained rapidly lapping Miller in the 8th 12th 14th and 15th miles. Time 25.39 25, fastest ever ridden on a six lap track.
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Dixon Falls As Sullivan Triumphs In 122-Pound Bout
Seaside Sporting club at Coney Island saw George Dixon finally defeated by Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn in a 122 pound clash. With Dixon unable to continue after seventh round due to a dis abled left arm, referee declared Sullivan the winner as fam O Rourke admitted the defeat.
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Davis Beats Wright In Longwood Final Match
In Brookline on July 31 D F Davis of St Louis defeated B C Wright of Boston in the final at Longwood 3 6 6 2 6 3 6 4. Davis attacked with power and placement while Wright relied on steady return play and accuracy with few errors.
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Steward's Cup at Goodwood won by Royal Flush
London July 31 The Steward's Cup on day one of the Goodwood meeting was captured by J A Drake's Royal Flush ridden by Johnnie Reiff. Second went to Richard Croker's Americus with Rigby aboard and Grafter finished third among nineteen starters. The Charlton welter handicap plate was won by W C Whitney's Spectrum with J Reiff aboard.
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Corbett to Meet McCoy in 25-Round Queensbury Bout
In New York on July 31 James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy agreed to a boxing match for August 30 at the Twentieth Century club. The bout will be 25 rounds conducted under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
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Attendant Accused After Cranstown Insane Hospital Incident
John N. Drape, 14 years inmate at Cranstown state hospital, found unconscious in his room at 9 am and died at 6 pm from shock. Head attendant Charles T. McLaughlin says a fight with another patient caused injuries, but other inmates dispute the tale. McLaughlin held for autopsy and investigation after body is examined.
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Landslide Damages Monument Reservoir in Colorado
A landslide yesterday damaged the reservoir dam near Monument Col. A small stream now runs through the breach and fears grow the dam may fail. The 70 acre, 40 foot deep reservoir is full to the brim. If the dam breaks, Colorado Springs 20 miles south would be at risk.
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Quiet Plain Cottons Market Shows No Real Pick Up
The dry goods market reports ongoing quiet demand for plain cottons with limited exports to China dampening activity. Bleached cottons stay steady at revised prices, while coarse colored cottons and printing cloths remain tepid though improving in places. Yarn sales are dull with few forward orders as mills adjust to high cotton costs and shutdowns amid four week pauses. Retail summer fabrics remain brisk with strong staple items like ducks, piques, dimities and printed flannels aiding jobbers and stores.
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Sunburn and Freckles Advice and Consolation
The article explains sunburn and freckles are caused by sun rays with heat enhancing burn. It covers symptoms from redness to blisters, mild cooling remedies, and care to avoid sun for days. Freckles affect sandy complexions and redheads, fading in winter. prevention via veils. cautions against drastic removal methods. from Youth's Companion.
Florida Pineapple Industry Grows Despite Freezes
Correspondence from the New York Tribune notes South Florida and Indian River pineapple growers expanding rapidly. With shed covers, plants resist frost, yield larger fruit, and the 1900 season is seen as the largest and most profitable in Florida’s history. Scion demand soars as acres, shipments, and a shippers association help stabilize markets.
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Kodiak Island Bears: World’s Largest Polar Bears Sought
Smithsonian hunter E wood Hofer is sent to Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska to capture one or more giant polar bears for the National Zoological Park. The bears weigh 2400 to 3000 pounds and may stand as high as a cow, with tracks up to fifteen by ten inches. Dr Carlton H Bean notes a large herd off Kodiak coast playing like lambs, numbering 150 to 200, while most bears are savage and rarely captured alive.
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Chicago Record
Nelson Beats Michael In 20 Mile Motor Paced Race
Boston fans packed Charles River park as Johnnie Nelson of Chicago won the 20 mile motor paced championship against Jimmie Michael of Wales by 15 yards in 33.03 3 5. Michael still holds the overall distance record of 31.41 1-5 while Nelson leads records for seven to nineteen miles. The crowd swarmed the track. amateur results included M I Henley winning the one mile race in 2.23 3-5 with Sam Sulkins and Charles McConnell second and third, and Charles Cranitz beating Morris Rudweck in the two mile for a trophy in 4.48 2-5. Albert Champion of Paris staged five miles on a motor bicycle, setting a 7.16 2-5 mark for five miles with a new machine. The five mile pursuit was won by the Press Cycling Club over a scrub team in 11.19.
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Hoyt Hearing Delays Release From Insane Retreat
In Hartford July 31 Charles H. Hoyt the playwright faced a probate court hearing as officers of the retreat for the insane were summoned to show cause why he should not be released. The application was filed by Geo H Dickinson of Atlanta a lifelong friend. The crowded courtroom included 23 Hoyt friends from Charlestown New Hampshire who arrived last night. Judge Freeman who committed Hoyt last Thursday presided.
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Geo. H. Dickinson
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Hotel Heublein
Diepd in asylum of famed journalist Ballard Smith
Ballard Smith, well known journalist of New York and Boston, died today in the McLean asylum at Waverly. He served as managing editor of the New York World and later London correspondent. A New York City resident, he will likely be buried there. He was 49, born in Durham, New Hampshire.
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Cloudburst Floods Valleys Near Verde River
A cloudburst flooded canons and valleys along tributaries to the Verde river. Campers were swept away as wagons and tents were washed downstream. Two men, J. H. Jacobson and a partner likely named Williams from Iowa, drowned trying to save a horse and mining gear. Hailstones as large as walnuts fell between Pima and Prescott.
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Packard Dead D S Packard Obituary Brockton Leader
David S S Packard 74 prominent Brockton citizen dies this afternoon. Former bank president and past Commercial club president. Early town official and state legislator. credited as original shoe finding manufacturer of New England. Survived by one son and two daughters.
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Judge Taft Pays 2000 to Oppose Gloucester Court Abolition
Boston July 31 Edgar S Taft former Gloucester police court judge filed a return showing he paid Michael J Murray two thousand dollars as counsel to oppose the bill to abolish the Gloucester police court.
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Boston Philadelphia Steamers Offer Comfortable Coastal Voyage
40 hours at sea with steamers sailing Boston to Philadelphia every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 3 p m from Philadelphia to Boston on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Fleet includes the Grecian Indian Parthian and Spartan renowned for speed regularity and comfort with meals and berth included. Fare 10 return 18 excursion. Agents E P Wing Boston and George C Eckhardt Philadelphia.
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Fishing Boats Missing In Sudden Coastal Storm
Sydney reports a sudden coastal storm on Sunday caused several in shore fishing boats to disappear. Two Burke brothers and a man named Boushay of River Bourgeois are missing. No new shipping disasters reported and details remain scarce about the schooner unknown, believed local to Fourchu.
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Saratoga Chosen for Democratic State Committee Meeting
Saratoga Springs will host the Democratic state committee and state executive committee meetings plus a county chairman gathering on Thursday August 16 after a further discussion on relocating the venue from New York City.
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Democratic State Committee
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