Keegan Wins Five-Mile Motor Pace At Spindle City Meet
Keegan of Lowell defeated R A Carni of Worcester by a clear margin in the five mile motor paced race at the Spindle City Wheelmen meet before about 2500 spectators at the Fair grounds. Rogers paced Keegan as Carni rode with Danvers’ Roberts. A crash filled card included wins by Connolly and Green wood, with Murphy injured and taken to hospital.
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Spindle City Wheelmen
Fairgrounds
Pat Keegan
Lowell
R. A. Carni
Worcester
Littleton
Keegan
Carni
E. A. Rogers
Waltham
Motors
L. H. Roberts
Danvers
W. H. Greene
Locomobile
S. C. Massey
A. Greenwood
Connolly
E. C. Walker
Frank Murphy
A. Rock
Norwood
Casey
Kimball
Dorchester
McConnell
Boston
Louis Dion
Chuck Connors
Tim Murphy
G. Boise
Salem
J. Prempas
William Kinnon
Fred Goyette
H. Lew
J. Nelson
F. Diette
A. Needham
Lawrence
Parent
Brown
Keegan and
Connors
Needham
Howland
George Casey
Henderson
North Andover
Pangakis
F. Murphy
Greenwood
B. C. Walker
Bock
C. L. Kimball
Charles Connors
Boise
Prempas
Kinnon
F. Goyette
Lew
Law
Mr. Greene
Mr. Mussey
Mussey
H. H. Farr
J. T. Sparks
J. S. McKay
T. H. Rourke
Edw. Delmage
Geo. Grady
H. E. Dahlberg
New Boat Won In A Swift Constitution Victory
New York August seventeenth report on a pennant race between Constitution and Columbia. Constitution won by 58 seconds on a 32 mile course in 10 knot winds with gusts to 12 knots. Both yachts evenly matched. the result judged by merit and performance.
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New York
Constitution
Columbia
Walsh and McCormack lead lively Lowell handball matches
At the Lowell Tavern handball court on Saturday afternoon Martin Walsh outlasted Thomas McCormack 21 to 15 after both had 20 handouts. Other results include M Walsh 21 Finnerty 17 and Conway-Walsh 21, Glynn-McMahon 21, Kilroy 21, Finnerty 21, Road 14 with J. J. Regan as umpire.
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Lowell Tavern
Martin Walsh
Thomas McCormack
Walsh
McCormack
M. Walsh
H. Finnerty
McKeon-Shanley
Conway-Keefe
Conway-Walsh
Glynn-McMahon
Conway-White
Lane- McKeon
Walsh-Finnerty
McCormack-White
Conway-McMahon
Walsh-McCormack
John Kilroy
McKeon
Sharkey
Finnerty
Road
J. J. Regan
Mathews Defeated by North Woburn in Close Game
Mathews fell 7 to 6 to North Woburn on Saturday afternoon at North Woburn. Ready pitched brilliantly through seven, but a misthrow and two clutch hits in the eighth shifted the lead to the visitors. Dunlavery was the Mathews battery, with Charles Slattery umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
North Woburns
North Woburn
Ready
Woburns
Dunlavey
Charles Slattery
Lowell Will Compete in Nashua Prize Drill
The Nashua prize drill on September 4 offers awards of 300, 200, and 100 dollars. Company C under Captain Kit Tredge and Company G under Captain Fair Weather of the Sixth Regiment plan a strong bid to win. Company M of the Ninth regiment failed to make the list in time.
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Nashua
N. H
Kittredge
Fairweather
A. C. A. Regatta Opens at Ganonoque Ontario
Ganonoque Ont Aug 18 The annual regatta of the American Canoe Association is set to begin tomorrow off the camp on Mudlunta land. A half mile triangular sailing course is laid out on the open water with two nearby half mile paddling courses on each shore of the island.
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Ganonoque
Ont
AlIl
American Canoe Association
Mudlunta Island
To Let Tenements in City at Low Rates
Listings for rental units across Centralville Central ville Highlands Belvidere and Ayer City with monthly rents from 4.50 to 9.00. Properties include 2 to 6 rooms with multiple options near Northern depot and Central street. Apply to T. H. Elliott at 4 Central street.
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Centralville
Highlands
Belvidere
Northern Depot
Ayer City
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Local Buntings Triumph Over Mohairs In Odds Defying Cricket Match
More than 500 spectators watched the Merrimack valley league clash on Chelmsford street grounds as the Buntings defeated the Mohairs, securing a league advantage. Burns and Patrick starred for the Buntings with pivotal bowling and batting, while Hird and Mosley impressed for the Mohairs in a tense, high‑energy game.
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Mohairs
Buntings
Chelmsford Street
Mike Burns
Patrick
Bunting Rooters
Mike Gorman
Burns
David Hird
Ike Moss
Arry Mosley
Gordon
Lawrence
Kydd
Andover
Local High School Scores Across Several Matches
Lynn beat Lynn 40 to 38 while Andover edged Lynn 44 to 43. Northampton defeated Holyoke 36 to 20 and Lawrence overwhelmed Methuen 107 to 44. Concord New Hampshire beat St Paul’s School 58 to 40. Lynn Wanderers 49 defeated Roxbury 34. Brockton beat East Boston 72 to 43 and Chelsea defeated East Boston 57 to 35.
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Lynn
Billerica
Lynn 2d
Andover
Northampton
Holyoke
Lawrence
Methuen
Concord
N. H
St. Paul's School
Lynn Wanderers
Roxbury
Brockton
East Boston
Chelsea
Secretary Briggs Injured by Cricket Ball at Wigginville
Secretary Briggs of the Buntings suffered a dislocated ankle after a ball struck his leg with force during cricket practice at Wigginville grounds on Thursday.
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Briggs
Buntings
Wigginville Grounds
Gilding refined gold and stage thunder clash
A Birmingham theater tried to simulate thunder during rehearsal but the real storm thundered through. The stage manager demanded louder effects, while a performer revealed the thunder came from real weather, prompting exasperated remarks about standards.
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Birmingham
Venice
Rochester Post-Express
Pollard Co Announces Closeout On Doors And Screens
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises liquidation of 11 remaining doors at 50 cents for dark walnut stain and premium hardwood finishes. High priced window screens cut to 25 cents each, down from 35 and 40 cents. only best, higher quality stock left.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Brassy Eye Disease Strikes Philadelphia Street Car Workers
The Philadelphia Times reports a widespread eye ailment among city streetcar motormen and conductors. Chalkitis linked to verdigris from brass railings causes teary eyes, light sensitivity, and blurred vision for days. gloves lessen exposure but do not prevent it. Treatment includes boric acid, though the poison effect persists briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Times
Wills Eye Hospital
Wills Hospital
Influence of Music on Cattle on the Texas Plain
A New Orleans Times-Democrat reader recounts an eerie night in Texas cattle country. A lone rider experiences dread as coyotes howl and a mysterious hymn echoes across the plain. Cowboys sang to calm restless cattle, a long-standing stockboat tactic, guiding the narrator back to the ranch.
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Great Plains
Texas
New Orleans Times/Democrat
American School in Athens Reports Bright Year of Study
The nineteenth annual reports of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens show a prosperous year with fifteen research students, the largest attendance to date. Excavations at Corinth yielded the Agora, Propylaea and other finds, prompting the Greek government to plan a museum on the site.
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American School of Classical Studies
Athens
Archaeological Institute of America
Rufus B. Richardson
Harvard
Edward Delevan Perry
Columbia
Greece
Acropolis
Mycenae
Nauplia
Tiryns
Argos
Heraeum
Epidaurus
Thespia
Charonea
Propylaea
James Rignall Wheeler
Greek Department of
Perry
M. Homalle
French Archaeological School
Delphi
Agnes Baldwin
Barnard
Bert Hodge Hill
Famous Echoes in Salt Lake Tabernacle and Beyond
Observers describe remarkable echoes in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and the National Hall of Statuary in Washington. The piece notes complex reverberations from domed roofs and near rail lines, with echoes heard across canyons, Niagara Gorge, and Geneva Lake Wisconsin. It cites guides’ whispers, train chirps, and distant organ-like sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
National Hall of Statuary
Capitol
Washington
America
Killarney
Colorado
Niagara
Wadesboro
North Carolina
Boston and Maine Train Schedules From Lowell and Boston
Long vintage timetable lists departures from East Crace Street Depot Lowell and Middlesex Street Lowell for Boston Lawrence Haverhill Newburyport and many intermediate stations. Includes Sunday trains and notes on special routes to Exeter York Beach Portland St John Montreal and Bangor with varying daily and weekend services.
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Lowell
Middlesex Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Boston
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R
New York City
Mansfield
Providence and Way
Peter Clark
Supt
A. C. Kendall
Eacrace Street Depot
A. m
Lawrence and Haverhill
Lawrence
Yorgahcm
Mass
Newburyport
Eae
Portsmouth
Haverhill
Hampton
North Hampton
York Beach
R. R
Exeter
Eer
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Orchhard
Portland
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Bangor
Belfast
Skowhegan
Rockland
St. John
Halifax
Nae Autreal
Quebec
Eastport
Aes
Castine
Deer and Sedgwick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machinsport
Frank Jones
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CO. G
CO. C
Middlesex Range
Ween
Flynn Scone
Gregg
Clogston
Vee Sheen
Berry
Stanley
Qvavevegescoe
Corp. Swaady
Ieeeese
Kelsey
Malone Pete Eeeweeee
Sergt
Chandler
Ecesessesscees
Sdayasoavanctes
Courier
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
U. S
Priestley
Hird
Aveyard
Rowley
Bimpson
Byrds
Anise Paces
Vee Burns
Haughton
Wmuison
Sivas
Bailey
Sanson
Birtwistle
Southam
Vwilidsaccs
Team
Bingley
Hiscceisunv
Easee Moss
Reson Asisiote Lake Mosley
Cebainunes Aveyard
Priesley
Tottle
Cricket Notes
American Research IN
Corinth
William E. Fay
Ding
State Street
State Mutual Big
K. I
Banigan
Sapolio
Charles E. Hires
Malvern, Pa
Mires
Parker
Snc
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack Street
Courier-Citizen Building
Sherwood
Taylor
Jones’ Alea
A. F. Roach
Quincy
T H Boyle & CO
Railroads
St. Paul
Minneapolis, Duluth
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago
Northwest
Twin Cities
Washington Street
Broadway
Boston & Maine Railroad
Stween
St Louis
Minneapolis
Pullwan
D. J. Flanders
Loui Pass
Ikt. Agt Bosto
New Flaven & Hartford
Boston & Maine
Woburn
Winchester
Southern Division
Ayer Junction
Fitchburg
Amherst
Milford
Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Bennington
Hillsboro
Keene
D. m
Manchester
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Warner
Bradford
Sunapee
Claremont
Claremont Junction
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Wells River
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burlington
St. Albans
St. Johns
Monetreal
Central Vermont
Montreal
Montre
Boston Air Line
Plymouth
Sherbrooke
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