Saugus Races Suspend Two Drivers and Two Horses
At the Saugus track Boston October 16 two drivers and two horses were suspended for one year after judges challenged conduct in multiple heats. Miller substituted for the mare in a 2:16 pace and earned a $100 purse. Miller and the mare received suspensions. Doble and Artalo were also suspended after the 2:29 pace, while Gillespie and Arm alone were awarded $100. Danville won the 2:22 trot, lowering the track record, and several other heats yielded mixed results with substitutions and suspensions across events.
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John Dible
James Gordon Bennett May Defend the America Cup
New York reports stir as James Gordon Bennett arrives amid rumors he may back a defender to challenge Sir Thomas Lipton. He refuses comment, but friends expect him to become owner or co owner of the coming American yacht. The timing follows a controversy among 70 footers owners over the next defender. Bennett’s reputation as a sportsman heightens interest in his possible role.
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New York
James Gordon Bennett
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Sennett
Stars and Stripes fans await cup staying in America
Passionate supporters press for victory as patriotic sentiment rises amid hopes the cup remains in the United States. public interest grows with every update on the match and team performance.
Vardon Sets Oakley Course Record in 77
Boston October 16 Harry Vardon with Alex Findlay and Donald Ross posted a new Oakley Country Club score of 41 and 36 totaling 77, beating the old 78 mark by Ross. Vardon led early in the 36 hole match, displayed improving putting, and drew praise for his driving distance and accuracy despite early missed putts.
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Oakley Country Club
Harry Vardon
Alex. Findlay
Donald Ross
Ross
Oakley
Vardon
Tom” Morris
Brooklyn Wins Again in Poor Exhibitions at Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Pa on October 16 saw Brooklyn win the world championship game by forcing errors in a low effort affair. Attendance was dropped by cold wind and rain with Brooklyn scoring seven runs to Pittssburgs four. Batteries Kitson and Farrell for Brooklyn Leaver and OConnor for Pittsburg. Time two hours. Umpires Swartwood and Hurst.
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Brooklyn
Kitson
Farrell
Leever
O'Connor
Swartwood and
Hurst
Stewards Clear Jockey Club of Blame in Escorial Inquiry
London reports the Jockey Club stewards exonerated themselves from blame after an inquiry into the Escorial running at Newmarket on October 11. Owner J A Drake and trainer Wishard are cleared though some doubt remains. Lester Reiff’s license remains under question but not withdrawn.
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London
Newmarket
Jockey Club
J. A. Drake
Wishard
Lester Reiff
Reiff
Nelson defeats McDuffie in 15 mile motor paced race
Johnnie Nelson won over Ed McDuffie of Boston in a 15 mile motor paced event by a lap and three quarters last night in Chicago. His time of 27.36 breaks the world record of 28.34 2-5.
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Chicago
Johnnie Nelson
Ed McDuffie
Boston
Barker and Jordan Play Two Games to a Draw
In Boston on October 16 the Barker Jordan championship checker match produced two draws. The afternoon game opened with the Edinburgh move 9-13, giving Jordan a slight edge before Barker forced a draw. In the evening Barker employed a new opening line but Jordan defended well, yielding another solid draw.
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Boston
Edinburgh
Jordan
Barker
MISS GAST STARTS AGAIN FOR MONSTER BIKE MILEAGE
New York reports Miss Gast resumed a new thousand mile leg after completing a 2000 mile ride along the Valley Stream course. She rode 100 miles by noon with the last 20 miles covered in one hour and one minute behind a tandem. Physicians evaluated her as in good condition and said no reason to stop.
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New York
Miss Gast
Valley Stream
L. I
American rail contracts for South Africa sparks ire
The Daily Express reports America is set to obtain South African railway rebuild contracts led by Lieut. Cole Girourad. Industrious displeasure grows as British manufacturers are excluded, with potential outcry in war offices rivaling the Atbara bridge fuss. Senator Depew and Mr. J K Cullen are cited supporting the American bid.
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The
Daily Express
America
South Africa
Cole Girourad
Atbara Bridge
Depew
J. K. Cullen
Chamberlain Faces Unionist Pushback After Victory
London dispatch notes Mr. Chamberlain’s big parliamentary majority prompts Unionist pressure to halt his further ambitions. The Unionist press signals intent to curb his colonial secretary ambitions following the general election result.
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London
Chamberlain
Roosevelt demonstration plans announced in New York
The Republican committee announced further arrangements for the Roosevelt demonstration and the sound money parade on November 3. Speakers at the big meeting will include former Governor Black, Benjamin B. Odell Jr, Senator Frye of Maine, and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Republican Committee
Black
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Senator Frye
Maine
Theodore Roosevelt
First Snow of the Season Hits Presque Isle Maine
The first snow of the season fell tonight in Presque Isle covering the ground two inches. A strong wind accompanied the storm but temperatures remained mild. Snow is forecast to reach about six inches by daylight tomorrow.
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Presque Isle
Sleeper Carrie E Pickering Stranded at Cape Genlopen
Two masted schooner Carrie E Pickering bound from New York to Philadelphia ran aground at Cape Genlopen at 9 tonight. Likely total loss. Crew of six rescued by life savers using the breeches buoy. The Pickering Halls hail from Deer Isle Maine.
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Philadelphia
Cape Genlopen
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Deer Isle
Dry Goods Market Sways On Cotton Prices And Agents
The cotton goods market remains quiet but firm as agents push for prices to cover cotton costs. Printing cloths stay firm despite cotton advances, with Fall River prices and yarn demand shaped by uncertain cotton trajectories and forward contracts.
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Fall River Committee
Fall River
Wool market hints at liberal buying as prices dip
Prices in the wool and woolen dress goods markets are down this year, with Midlles in New York auctions showing sharp competition and oversold catalogues. Sellers are satisfied, buyers pleased if securing goods, and mills plan early on spring lines to avoid idle time, with declines from 10 to 15 percent in some woolens and worsteds.
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New York
Pao Ting Fu Report Doubtful Amid Rebel News
London sources question the reported capture of Pao-Ting-Fu and dismiss the claim as unconfirmed. Hong Kong despatches note the southern rebellion spreading as a British torpedo boat destroyer shells rebels near Sin Shiun, with many killed and hundreds wounded. Washington confirms the July 20 execution of Chang Yen Hoon, former Chinese minister to the United States and a supporter of reforms.
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Hong Kong
Daily Express
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Chang
Imperial troops recapture Hui Chow in China dispatch
Secretary of State Hay received a report from Consul McWade in Canton stating imperial forces have retaken Hui Chow and rebels have dispersed to the eastward.
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Canton
Hui Chow
Deaths Aboard Maine And Transport Relief Reported
Washington Oct 16 Col Perley medical officer at Nagasaki cabled the War Department that William A Andrews private Marine Corps died aboard the hospital ship Maine on the 13th instant and Edson L Work Company A Ninth Infantry died aboard the transport Relief on the 14th instant.
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Nagasaki
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William A. Andrews
Marine Corps
Maine
Edson L. Work
Ninth Infantry
Lord Alverstone named lord chief justice of England
London Oct 14 An official announcement states Lord Alverstone Sir Richard Webster will become lord chief justice succeeding the late Baron Russell of Kilcowen Justice A L Smith to become master of the rolls Webster born 1842 educated at King's College Charter House and Trinity Cambridge. called to the bar 1868 and rose to prominence in commercial and railroad cases He served as attorney general in 1885 and sat in Parliament resigning in May this year for the master of the rolls post Married Louisa Mary Calthrop in 1872 she died in 1877
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Lord Alverstone
Richard Webster
England
Baron Russell of
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A. L. Smith
Rolls
Thomas Webster
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Cambridge
Lincoln's Inn
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Postman
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House of Lords
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House of Commons
Wholesale Massacre Near Lake Assal Sparks Colonial Alarm
Rome reports from Asamaran southwest of Massoway describe a 200 man expedition to Lake Assal to collect salt export taxes. Native leaders offered cattle instead of money, the camp was overrun and disarmed men were killed in the bivouac. A second relief mission reportedly fared similarly.
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Asamara
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Duel Fought by Urbain Gobier in Paris
Paris October sixteen report says anti military writer Urbain Gobier author of The Army Against the Nation fought a pistol duel with Count De Sabrana Ponteves. Neither combatant was injured. The meeting followed a controversial piece in the Aurore that the Count found offensive.
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Urbain Gobier
Count de Sabrana Ponteves
Aurore
Great Vintage Fete at Paris Exposition Grounds
Paris crowds packed the exposition grounds this afternoon for a great vintage fete. The event featured M. Sivilin of the Comedie Francaise delivering a vine celebration aimed at highlighting the season’s harvest and festivity.
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M. S&ivilin
Comedie Francais
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M. Tis
Queen Wilhelmina Proclaims Betrothal in Mecklenburg Schwerin
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina has proclaimed her betrothal to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. The note adds a health ad about Burdock Blood Bitters and ends with a reminder to readers to mention the Courier when seeing ads.
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Wilhelmina
Duke Henry of
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Parish Priest at Opera House Delights Cast and Audience
The Parish Priest starring Daniel Sully opened at the Opera House with a strong audience despite bad weather. The drama set in Wyoming Valley follows a love story and moral awakening led by Father Whalen. Sully’s warm, guiding priest drew praise alongside a capable supporting cast. performances run again today and tonight.
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Opera House
Daniel L. Hart
Pennsylvania
Wyoming Valley
John Boyle O'Reilly
Campbell
Father Whalen
Mr. Sully
Joseph L. Tracey
Jim Welsh
Mildred Lawrence
Katherine Corrigan
Myrtle May
Helen Durkin
Lucille Spinney
Agnes Cassidy
John D. Griffin
Michael Sullivan
Mace Greenleaf
Dr. Welsh
Ralph Bell
Burlesque Company Delights Music Hall Crowd
The Social Maids Hirtig and Sons presented a large audience at Music Hall with a clean and clever burlesque, The Water Nymph, featuring George E Beban whose songs and talk drew strong applause. Joe and Nat Fields and Wrothe and Wakefield entertained, The Guy Modiste closed, Ed Wrothe’s stage management impressed, and the chorus included Marion Castle Cornine Wallace Helen Moore.
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Hurtig & Seamon
Music Hall
George E. Beban
Joe
Nat Fields
Wrothe
Wakefield
Guy Modiste
Ed Wrothe
Marion Castle
Corinne Wallace
Helen Moore
Dazzling Chorus of Belle Époque Actresses Breaks into Spotlight
Statuesque Bell Milton Ruth Robinson Mabelle Whitmore Edwina Jennie Lebeau May Stern Emma Pansy Howard Mabel Brown Anna Hawthorne Zoe Mathews Barbara Webster Emma Melette May Knight Pilar Morin staged in closing piece of La Belle France. Maybelle Whitmore suffers ankle injury entering dressing room yet continues through shows. Final appearances of the Social Maids announced this afternoon and evening. Alice Wallace Villa to star in The World Against Her at Music Hall last three nights this week. Villa, a 12 year veteran of the melodrama, brings the production from large East cities to the Pacific slope under manager Sam B Villa.
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Bell Milton
Ruth Robinson
Mabelle
Whitmore
Edwina
Jennie Lebeau
May Stern
Emma
Pansy Howard
Mabel Brown
Anna Hawthorne
Zoe Mathews
Barbara Webster
Emma Melette
May Knight
Mule
Pilar Morin
la Belle France
Maybelle Whitmore
Alice Wallace Villa
Music Hall
Miss Villa
Sam B. Villa
Pacific Slope
Lotta Gladstone Tops Savoy Week Lineup
If you have not seen Lotta Gladstone at the Savoy this week you have missed a treat. This wonderful woman is without a doubt one of America's greatest entertainers and is worth going miles to hear. Beside this headline act there are the O'Brien trio, the famous acrobats and others. To enjoy two hours of solid fun don't miss the Savoy this week. Matinee daily, except Monday.
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O’brien
Acrobats
Mrs. J. K. Barney to Speak in Huntington Hall
Mrs. J. K. Barney, national superintendent of prison and almshouse work and head of the World's Woman’s Christian Temperance Union department, will give Bible readings and lectures. Her motto is Not willing that any should perish. She is slated to speak in Huntington hall on Sunday Oct 28.
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J. K. Barney
Ivers and Pond Baby Grands in Boston Ad
Ivers and Pond piano Co offers baby grand pianos compact in size yet powerful in tone. Trial in home at their expense with satisfaction guaranteed and easy monthly payments. Address 114 and 116 Boylston Street Boston.
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Ivers & Pond Pianos
Baby Grands
Ivers & Pond Piano CO
Boylston St
Boston
The Kenwood heater promises instant hot water on demand
An ad touts unlimited hot water at a moment’s notice via a simple faucer turn, with automatic gas shutoff when water stops. The Kenwood requires no boiler though usable with one, and an in office demo promises clear advantages. Also promotion for the Welsbach Light with a Usea Mantle claiming 50 percent more light and three times strength. First-class gas cooking ranges offered at cost.
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