Dan Patch Shatters Two World Records in Memphis Trotting
Dan Patch, at Memphis Trotting Association, smashed two world records in one afternoon. He clocked 56 seconds for a half mile pacing and 1 minute 57 1 2 seconds for a mile pacing, beating prior marks set at Lexington and by Prince Alert. Major Delmar cut a quarter from the two minute mile to 1.59, as amateur drivers and five races followed, with Dan Patch the standout in fast times.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dan Patch
Memphis Trotting Association
Prince Alert
Lexington
Delmar
E. E. Smather
McHenry
Newton
Daniel
Dan R
Lowell Looms Near Top In New Basketball Season
James Redmond has left basketball and Albie Allard is a stout competitor as the season opens. Manager Gray of Lowell predicts the team will finish first this year after three seasons guiding Lowell. Gray is respected for his game sense and ability to extract effort from players, and he is popular with his squad.
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Albie Allard
Allard
Gray
Lowell
Kent
Lawrence High
Zion Cricket Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Zion cricket club held its annual meeting at Wyman's Exchange Monday evening. Elected for the coming year were President David Ingham, 1st vice president William Thatcher, 2nd vice president Ambrose Hindle, recording secretary William Logan, financial secretary N W Matthews Jr, treasurer Sam Asquith, and league representatives William Thatcher and N W Matthews Jr.
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Zion Cricket Club
Wyman
Exchange
David Ingham
Wm. Thatcher
Ambrose Hindle
Wm. Logan
N. W. Matthews, Jr
Sam Asquith
Merrimack Valley League
William L. Elkins in critical condition tonight
Philadelphia, October 27. The financier William L. Elkins remains in critical condition this evening as doctors battle to save him. Family members have largely abandoned hope for his recovery.
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Philadelphia
William L. Elkins
The Ring: Age and Form of Top Fighters Through Time
A veteran observer contrasts prime ages for boxers across eras, citing Fitzsimmons nearing 42 as still able, and notes stars like Choynski, Sullivan, McGovern, and Palmer in or near their primes or past them. It covers training shifts, earnings, and Fitzsimmons weight goal for his Gardner bout and his plan to train at Sheehan’s on Ocean Beach.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Tommy Ryan
Joe Choynski
Joe Walcott
Choynski
Barney Aaron
Jem Mace
Doony Harris
Joe Goddard
Frank Slavin
Peter Jackson
Billy Edwards
Pete McCoy
John L. Sullivan
Kid McCoy
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
McGovern
Young Corbett
Pedlar Palmer
Billy Plimmer
Palmer
Kid Lavigne
Frank Erne
Joe Gans
Jim Corbett
Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Sharkey
Starlight
Staright
Harry Forbes
Frankie Neil
Forbes
Jack McAuliffe
Gus Ruhlin
Peter Maher
Sullivan Brothers
Spike
Dave
Kid McPartland
New York
Gardner
Sheehan's
Ocean Beach
The Gridiorn Local Gridiron Notes and Prospects
The Gridiron reports cancellations and slated matches this afternoon between Lowell Textile and Boston English, with the Harvard consider Ralph Bloomer's hospital status affecting expectations. It notes a Boston Technology sophomores clash with Textile at the Fair Grounds, strong ticket demand for Dartmouth Brown, Kent joining Lowell Textile, Textile’s strength next year, and possible Coburn at full back for the Brown Dartmouth game.
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Lowell Textile
Boston English High
Harry Coburn
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Toyed
Advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and costs 26 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Corbett Defeats Murphy In Eleven Round Title Fight
In Boston at the Criterion club Young Corbett of Denver won over Hughey Murphy of New York in a ten rounds plus 1:30 11th round decision. Corbett dominated from start to finish though Murphy had moments in the middle rounds. An 11th round solar plexus blow followed by a left chin shot felled Murphy, who rose groggy and was stopped as Corbett declined to continue.
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Boston
Young Corbett
Denver
Col
Hughey Murphy
New York
Criterion Club
Corbett
Murphy
National Association outlines salary limits and drafting prices
The Diamond reports the National Association’s changes to salary caps for classes A through D, drafting prices set by class, and a ban on exhibition operations during the season. A committee was named to represent National interests in Cincinnati. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars and possible withdrawal of protection. drafting prices to National and American leagues stay at 750 dollars, with tiered rates for internal leagues. William Phyle of Memphis was expelled for alleging players threw games to influence the Southern league championship.
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National Association
Speee
Mprones
National Commission
Cincinnati
William Phyle
Memphis
Nashua Races Close New England Half Mile Meet
At Nashua New Hampshire October 27 the final day of the New England Half Mile circuit opened under chilly conditions. Only one of three races was completed a large 2.25 trot field caused several accidents. Argue won the 2.30 pace in straight heats Pearl Wilkes battled in the final heat Pearl T won the 2.16 pace Hurd. A sulky broke and Colburn was thrown in the first heat of the 2.25 trot Baron Patch led the second heat Essex Maid reared and threw the driver.
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Nashua
N. H
New England
Argue
Pearl Wilkes
Pearl T
Billy Hurd
Colburn
Marth
Baron Patch
Essex Maid
ONeill Accident Throws Sulky Driver to Ground
In a race at the track Claret was frightened and overturned her sulky, sending the driver to the dirt as the horses circled the track the wrong way. Baron Patch then led the remaining horses, his sulky losing a wheel in the stretch and finishing distanced, but he placed third after the judges. Yates won the heat while Baron Patch captured the next heat before the event was halted.
Club Cup sixth competition results at Vesper Country Club
Scores show Butterfield 89, Stratton 93, Thorpe 88, Bissell 105, Weston 92, Nesmith 104, Shaw 110. Final on Saturday Oct 31 draws Butterfield vs Grover, Hockmeyer vs Stevens, Young vs Morton.
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A. D. Butterfield
W. E. Stratton
J. Thorpe
A W. E. Bissell
C. F. Weston
T. Nesmith, Jr
H. E. Shaw
F. H. Grover
O. Hockmeyer
T. Stevens
C. F. Young
A. H. Morton
Three Nome Steamers Reach Seattle with 1200 Passengers
Three Nome steamers the Senator Roanoke and Ohio arrived in Seattle early today carrying 1200 passengers and over half a million dollars in treasure. The Roanoke departed St Michael’s October eighteenth amid ice while the Senator and Ohio left Nome on October nineteenth. No sighting of the disabled Meteor was reported, though it carries a valuable cargo and is being towed south by Burkea, raising anxiety after recent Bering Sea storms. Revenue cutters Manning and Bear planned to search for Eureka and its tow after Dutch Harbor departure.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome
Senator
Roanoke
Ohio
St. Michael's
Meteor
Burkea
Bering Sea
Dutch Harbor
Manning
Bear
Eureka
Scotland Theme Sets Evening at Proctors in Hovey Street
The John Eliot Literary Society met at Mr and Mrs Chas S Proctor in Hovey Street for a regular meeting on Scotland. Papers covered the history and literature, readings by Scottish authors were given, and music accompanied the theme. Miss Katherine Ward directed the program and refreshments were served.
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John Eliot Literary Society
Chas. S. Proctor
Hovey Street
Scotland
Katherine Ward
Ward Three Republican Club Meeting Tonight
The Ward Three Republican club meets tonight in the hall over the Branch street engine house for the last session before the State election. Speakers include Hon. J. J. Pickman Senator James H. McKinley Francis P. Rivet Col Royal S Ripley of North Chelmsford and others. Public invited and expected full attendance.
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Ward Three
Republican Club
Branch Street
J. J. Pickman
James H. McKinley
Francis P. Rivet
Col. Royal S. Ripley
North Chelmsford
Mrs Harriet Richards Dies in Washington at 48
Washington Oct 27 Mrs Harriet Alice Richards state regent for Wyoming Daughters of the American Revolution and wife of the commissioner of the general land office died here tonight of heart trouble. She was 48 and left three daughters. A Hunt descendant who served as Minute Men at Lexington and helped build Concord Mass.
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Washington
Harriet Alice Richards
Wyoming
Daughters of the American Revolution
General Land Office
Hunt Family
Lexington
Concord
Mass
Lawson Offers $250,000 Commission for Arbitration
Thomas W. Lawson, a major Amalgamated Copper stockholder, wired from Boston to Butte Montana offering a $250,000 commission to the miners union for arranging an arbitration over the price to be paid Mr Heinze for the mining property in Butte.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Amalgamated Copper Company
Butte
Mont
Heinze
Indictments Found in Basin City Lynch Case
Basin City Wyoming October 28 The grand jury examining the lynching of Geo Walters has returned an indictment against Geo Saban a prominent stock man and former partner of Col J T Torrey It is understood that indictments have been found against two other wealthy stockmen.
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Basin City
Wyo
Grand Jury
Peler
Geo. Walters
Geo. Saban
Col. J. T. Torrey
Midweek Prayer Service and Halloween Party Notice
Regular prayer service at 7 30 pm followed by Comfort club meeting. Noon prayer at 12 15 pm. Two Halloween parties at Association rooms 27 Central Street Saturday at 7 30 pm. Invitation extended to all girls and women.
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Comfort Club
Hallowe’en
Association Rooms
Central Street
Old tree removed from Bridge Street block south side
A historically old tree wider than three feet at the base was cut down from the westerly side of Saiman Sirk’s block of flats off Bridge Street. The action removes a landmark noted as older than many residents.
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Saiman Sirk
Bridge Street
Relief repairs ordered for shelter ahead of winter
The explosion relief committee met in the mayor's office with full attendance to discuss relief and prevent improper claims. They authorized closing the Middlesex street shelter and will continue relief efforts with small repairs to secure shelter for the needy before winter.
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Middlesex Street
Office Boy Learns a Lesson in Business Courtesy
In a downtown real estate office John, an ambitious clerk, cashes a $60 payment for Mr Blank and returns with a full receipt. The boss tries to teach him a money-counting lesson, but John exposes the ruse and decides to leave for Mr Blank, revealing how the true lesson is integrity and prompt payback.
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John
SPORT ON THE CHESAPEAKE METHODS AND TACTICS
Sportsmen flock to the upper Chesapeake as November opens to hunt waterfowl. Point blinds and bar setups describe concealment or exposure, while decoy shooting dominates the feeding grounds. On the Susquehanna, flocks of 150 to 200 ducks surround a coffin style sink-boat where a hunter lies beneath a water tight canvas cover.
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Chesapeake
Hasmer's Weekly
Four Men Attack Chicago Finance Official
William Rossell, a Chicago Federation of Labor finance commissioner and former IAM business agent, was drugged and beaten by four unidentified men. He was left in a gutter, critically harmed, as police investigate the assault. A quoted exchange from the Chicago Daily News is included.
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Chicago
William Rossell
Finance Commission
Chicago Federation of Labor
International Association of Machinists
Rossell
Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food Promises Vitality
An advertisement extols Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food as reviving weak men by restoring blood, brain, and nerve forces. It claims to rebuild tissues, increase strength and youthfulness, and sells it at fifty cents per box with bulk discounts. The Dr. Chase Co. and local shops advertise availability in Philadelphia and nearby outlets.
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Dr. Chase
Chase
Dr. Chase Co
North Tenth Street
Philadelphia
A. W. Down & Co
Falls & Burkinshaw
Save This Coupon For A Solid Gold Fountain Pen
Courier and Citizen readers can obtain a fully warranted gold fountain pen for sixteen coupons and sixty nine cents. The offer promises perfect satisfaction and lists multiple local agencies including Courier-Citizen office, A. W. Dows & Co. at Merrimack and Central, Jowell Pharmacy, Frank P. Moody, C. E B. Carter, E. J. McEvoy, Belvidere Family Drug Store, Hovey's News Depot and others in the area.
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Courier-Citizen
A. W. Dows & Co
Cor
Merrimack
Central Streets
Central St
Would-Be Blondin Faces Juvenile Court
Harold Wedemann a precocious 15 year old pled not guilty to disorderly conduct after attempting telegraph wire walking at Twenty-fifth and Galena streets. Judge Neelen warned him to stop the dangerous stunts and to use safer lines like his auntie’s clothes line.
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Harold Wedemann
Neelen
Harold
Haase
Judge Neelen
Wedemann
Twenty-fifth
Galena
William Rubin
Rope Walking Mister Harold Exits Court
Judge Neelen grants dismissal as Harold leaves court amid praise from friends, saying how easy rope-walking is. The Milwaukee Free Press notes the sudden departure and the crowd's amused reception after the ruling.
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Neelen
Harold
Milwaukee Free Press
Syrians in Lowell Make Every Cent Count
Syrians in Lowell are described as scarce yet economical with bank accounts, emphasizing careful budgeting and value in spending. The note highlights a tight community focus on financial prudence and savings.
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Lowell
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