Divided honors as Boston and Philadelphia split doubleheader
Boston and Philadelphia split a baseball doubleheader with Boston taking the first game 4 to 0 while Philadelphia won the slugging rematch. Lefthander Dineen limited Philadelphia to three singles in the opener and Lajoie starred in the second with two home runs and a triple. Attendance was about 2,000. The list of players includes Tenney, Collins, Long, and Chiles among others. Time of game noted as 1 hour 55 minutes with Umpire Hurst.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Dunn
Dineen
Lajoie
WOMOS
Delehanty
Chiles
Flick
Douglass c
Dolan
Tenney Collins
Long
Collins
Stahl
Lowe
Cross
Freeman
Tenney
Douglass
Hurst
Phillies Hold Off Boston In Low-Scoring Battle
Philadelphia defeats Boston 7 to 4 as Lajoie hits two two-base and two home runs. Freeman, Barry contribute sacrifice hits while Delehanty and McFarland drive in runs. Nichols and Frazer split pitching duties with Frazer earning the win. Time 2 18. Umpire Hurst.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Cl
Boston
Flick
McFarland
Delehanty
Barry
Lajoie
Freeman
Cross
Thomas
Dolan
Lowe
Long
Tenney
Nichols
Frazer
Hurst
Baseball scores prompt early doubleheader reveals upset
In Boston the first game ends with Boston 11 Philadelphia 0 and the second Philadelphia 10 Boston 6. Brooklyn hosts New York with a 4 3 score, while Pittsburgh defeats St Louis 7 3. Cincinnati leads Chicago 6 to complete the set with unclear final.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Bristol county fair concludes amid rain and fast horses
Taunton Sept 21 The Bristol county fair drew about 12 000 spectators as rain dampened turnout on the final day. N W Youngs Gold Getter won the 2 24 trotting final heat by a length, while Rondo captured two heats in the 2 16 pacing. Christy won the 2 37 pace in straight heats and Bryan Wilkes added a third straight victory in the 2 40 trot. Minnie Russell faded until the third heat where Dora Highwood claimed the win. Emma PB took the mile heats in the novelty race and G B Chase led the rockton— Hartford bicycle event. The two mile handicap saw Turgeon take top honors with Chase and Hamilton among top finishers. The meet closed amid variable speeds and strong performances.
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Taunton
Bristol County
N. W. Young
Rondo
Christy
Bryan Wilkes
Minnie Russell
Dora Highwood
Job J. Cahalan
Emma PB
Ile
Brockton
G. B. Chase
Claude Hamilton
Lowell
M. L. Hurley
Boston
Jos. Turgeon
Fall River
B. Chase
St John Lad Wins at Kirtland Club Bout
The Sept 21 boxing event at the Kirtland club drew strong crowds and featured a main bout between Eddie Connolly, formerly of St John, now boxing locally. Concluded with Connolly delivering an impressive performance in a spirited match.
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John Lad
Lynn
Kirtland Club
Eddie Connolly
St. John
Connolly Wins In Final Round Over Robinson In 15 Round Bout
Connolly defeated Joe Robinson of Ruston on points after a 15 round battle at Lynn. Connolly showed strength and nearly finished Robinson as the bell rang for the 16th round.
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Lynn
Joe Robinson
Ruston
Connolly
Robinson
Haverhill Aldermen Reject Electric Road Franchise
At the September meeting the board refused the Haverhill & Andover line franchise after Socialist attempts to trigger city buyback and street department construction. The Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill line's franchise was granted to proceed with local labor, while a hearing was set on paving duties for the Haverhill Georgetown road before possible revocation.
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L., L. & H. Company
Haverhill & Andover Company
Bullock
Victory for Hackmen in Boston & Maine Station Case
Lawrence Sept 21 Judge Bell refused to grant an injunction restraining hack drivers from trespassing at three Boston & Maine railroad stations. Prev injunction denied. case proceeds to the supreme court. Hack drivers may face trespass arrests. Williams to face possible license violation charges. Officials defend lease as response to poor service and high rates, with city officials withholding Williams license.
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Lawrence
Bell
Boston & Maine Railroad
Michael Sullivan
Braley
C. I. Williams
Williams
Wiliams Company
Supreme Court
Four held in heavy bail for Fitchburg burglary case
In police court four men arrested for the Ashburnham burglary were arraigned. James M. Barr, aged about 40, was captured at 2.85 this morning. Sullivan and Foley faced charges of breaking and entering, larceny, and assaulting Eva Baker, pleading not guilty. Barr and Nicholas Kink also denied charges of breaking and entering and were held on 5000 to 15000 bail, with cases continued a week. Police doubt King assisted the trio, though residents recall sighting him in West Fitchburg late the robbery night.
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Fitchburg
Ashburnham
James M. Barr
Sullivan
Foley
Thomas Sullivan
William J. Foley
Baker House
Eva Baker
Nicholas Kink
Barr
King
Baker
West Fitchburg
Inexcusable Carelessness Shaped Webster Collision
The Massachusetts State board of railroad commissioners faulted both Worcester & Webster and Webster & Dudley for careless management after the July 4 crash in Webster. Two were killed and 36 injured as a heavily loaded car ran down a grade at high speed on the other line’s track. The report says the Worcester & Webster car was on the wrong track with officials aware, intensifying responsibility.
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Boston
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Webster
Worcester & Webster Road
Webster & Dudley Company
Worcester & Webster Company
Grand Jury Hears Case in Alfred Witnesses in Disturbance
The grand jury in Alfred Massachusetts has heard the science in the case of George Champiin, alleged to have caused the disturbance to the Good family. The case is complete and the jury is expected to report early Saturday morning.
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Alfred, Me
George Champiin
Foxboro Maniac Murders and Suicide Discovered at Pond
In Foxboro on September 21 a double murder of David Louis Shepard and his wife was followed by the apparent suicide of their son William F. Shepard. The killer is suspected to be insane. bodies found at the Casey Street home and near the Factory pond. Investigations and a townwide search ensued as funerals are arranged.
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Foxboro
Casey
South Street
David Louis Shepard
Constable Cady
William F. Shepard
Another Mill to Close Over Cotton Shortage
Fall River reports Stevens Manufacturing plans a two week production curtailment starting Saturday afternoon, affecting about 275 workers as the mill cites a shortage of staple cotton and weak prices. Local brokers foresee further price declines as deliveries resume.
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Fall River
Stevens Manufacturing Company
Crane Colt wed in Dalton Congregational church
Miss Frances Kittredge Crane daughter of Mr and Mrs Zena Crane and niece of Governor Crane married Samuel Gilbert Colt son of the late Justice Colt in Dalton Congregational church. Rev Geo Wakeman Andrews officiated and a reception for 500 relatives and friends followed at the bride's parents home in Pittsfield. The couple will reside in Pittsfield.
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Pittsfield
Frances Kittredge Crane
Zena Crane
Governor Crane
Dalton
Samuel Gilbert Colt
Justice Colt
Geo. Wakeman Andrews
Colt
Hearts of Oak at Opera House Delights Marblehead Tale
The Opera House presented Hearts of Oak with a large cast led by E. P. Sullivan as Terry and James Horne as Ruby. The drama unfolds in Marblehead with themes of sacrifice, love, and family across six acts ending in a poignant, tearful finale.
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James Earne
Opera House
Mr. Herre
Shore Acres
Terry
Chrystal
Ruby Darrell
Ruby
Sag Harbor
Davy
Mr. Herne
E. P. Sullivan
James Horne
Thomas Hunter
Owen Garroway
Sarah Whitworth
Savoy Week Opens With Satisfying Vaudeville Lineup
Patrons praised the Savoy opening week for comfort upgrades including new waiting parlors. Next week features top vaudeville acts with favorites Augusting Neuville and the Melrose brothers. Newcomer Lew Pistel and duet Bryce and Inman promise laughs and skillful performances. Matinees daily except Sundays. admission details noted.
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Savoy
Lew Pistel
Bryce
Inman
Dudley Prescott
Lizzie Weston
W Ten Sisters
Whyle
Ping
Trenaman
Popfequest
Inday
A Tennessee Romance at New Music Hall
The musical drama A Tennessee Romance charms audiences with scenic effects and a colorful burglary scene, a cotton press in action, a mountain duel, a Mississippi riverboat race, twilight revels, and lively dancing led by Lizzie Evans. Also Robie's Knickerbockers opens at Music Hall next Thursday with Frissell at Centre Harbor September 25.
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Coon Hollow
Robert BE. Lee
Natchez
Mississippi
Lizzie Evans
Robie
Knickerbockers
Music Hall
Superior Court short list for Monday September twenty fourth
The Maynard court releases a compact schedule of cases including Keyes versus Horne, Whitely versus B M railroad, Anderson et al. versus Joslyn Burke & Corbett, and many others. The notice notes further that Winnipesaukee scenery can be viewed for a small sum on September 25.
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Keyes
Horne
P. J. Sondheim
W. B. Sprout
Richardsons
Whitely
B. & M. Railroad
J. J. O’connor
G. F. Richardson
Anderson Et al
Joslyn
Burke & Corbett
Sweeney & Dow
Murray
Wotton
J. H. Morrison
Garland
Dumas
J. F. Haskell
W. H. Bent
A. P. Sawyer
Shapiro
J. F. Owens
Stone
Comtois
Rivet & Hamel
Patenaude
French & L. Rivet & Hamel
Porter
Gorman
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Hogans
R. Harbison
Spudeas
Adm'r
Same
Keefe
City of
Lowell
Fleming
McKeon
Ames
Wamesit Power Co
F. H. Pearson
Yarnold
Bowers
D. J. Donahue
Scanlon
Carolin
Cowley
J. Davis
Richardson
Sullivan
Harbison
Dunbar
Bowen
Merrimack Manufacturing Co
Winnipesaukee
For Sale Real Estate Lots in Highlands and Belvidere
Real estate listing from Shepard and Fuller offering several properties to settle an estate. Includes a large eight room cottage with barn on ample land near Penniman land, priced at 2200. A second modern cottage with furnace and bath at 4500. A nine room two story near Westford street with steam heat at 4300. A three-stall stable and acre lot on main city street for 3500. A 16 room two-family near Merrimack square at 3600. A 19-room near Gorham street at 2000. Descriptions emphasize location, land, and bargains.
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Amherst
N. H
Fish & Plummer
Central Street
Lowell
Ish & Plummer
Uventral Street
Ighland Club
Central 31
Rogers Street
Highlands
Penniman
Westford Street
Elm Street
Belvidere
Merrimack Square
Gorham Street
Davis Square
Buning
Stirling Mills
L.A
Claire Street
Pawtucketville
Lowell Line
Mt. Ope Street
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