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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
9
The late George L. Thorndike left a substantial fortune including 260000 dollars to a Boston hospital 10000 to aid coal for needy widows 500 to St John s Episcopal Church and numerous bequests to personal friends.
George L Thorndike a once reticent Hast Boston figure who died last week, left a large bequest to fund a hospital in memory of his brother William H Thorndike a renowned visiting surgeon at City Hospital for twenty five years, reflecting his lifelong admiration and aim to ease suffering.
The Rev Mr Nealey assailed the Sunday school setup in Littleton New Hampshire during the Episcopal conference. He called the system defective noting poor pupil appeal and excess focus on girls by superintendents. He also criticized the music style as reminiscent of dance halls and saloons.
A tornado struck the hamlet of Iscayne seven miles north of Miami this morning. John Eters was fatally injured and William Gook severely hurt. Authorities classify the tornado as a local occurrence with no broader damage reported.
An imperial decree dated April 16 orders Chinese troops at Howai Lu to move beyond the great wall, prompting a Paris dispatch stating the Franco-German expedition is abandoned and France will withdraw 10,000 troops from China.
The Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution held its annual forenoon meeting at Old South Meeting House and celebrated Patriots Day in the afternoon at the United States Hotel. It set attendance records and is the largest state society with thirty-two delegates to the Pittsburgh triennial Congress on April 30 and May 1.
The B A A Gum Club held a handicap traps event at Riverside with fifteen shooters competing for three prizes. G B Clark scratch champion, 53 point tally. Hallett Strout and Dewey tied for second with 49 and Strout won the shoot-off. W B Farmer scratch man took third. other scores listed include Parmer 48 and Hallett 49.
The Sinfonia Club at the New England Conservatory of Music staged a spring entertainment last evening titled Paddle Your Own Dance. Alpha Chapter members performed, with Edson W. Murphy as amateur tragedian and others including George P. Chatenly, Clarence D. Slayton, N Lindsay South, Louis E. Black, and T F. Deacon in various acts. The convention closes today with a 9:30 am business meeting in Alpha Chapter room, a 5:30 pm banquet at Nottingham Hotel, and a Boston Museum theatre party tonight marking the 1901 conclusion.
Postmaster Hibbard urged cooperation between clerks and postmasters as the key to an equitable time and wage scale at a Massachusetts Postoffice Clerks' Association meeting in Wesleyan Hall. A business session followed the address, and a new constitution was adopted with officers named: President James F. Donahue Boston, Vice-Presidents P. F. Sullivan Worcester and Jr 8 Murray Lawrence, Treasurer Charles J. Hogan Lowell, Secretary 8. E. Lacet Boston.
A fire at the Heinze smelter on Monday caused losses estimated at 700000 dollars. The blaze wiped out the boiler, matte, sampling and engine rooms and prompted insurers to cover 100000 dollars.
A Roxbury venue hosts a German Workingmen's Society event with operettas led by Alvis Bartschmid. Highlights include Der Fliegende Barbier and Blemchen in Kamerun staged with elaborate scenery and authentic costumes. The ball draws 500 plus Roxbury youths with a grand march and prizes for best tickets.
The annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence societies of the archdiocese of Boston met at Catholic Union Hall from 10 AM to 6 PM yesterday. Joseph Sheehan, a prominent city lawyer, was elected president. Speakers included Rev. Father Mullen Rev. Father Scully Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Jeremiah Fennessy. A large number of members attended.
Two OD golf events drew large fields at Oakley Country Club in Watertown. In the morning 18 hole bogey handicap George Mackay Jr won 1 down. Afternoon mixed foursomes saw Mrs Tower and Mr B C Tower win 115 24 91 while Mrs J B Fletcher and Mr W B Brown won the gross prize with 114 16 07.
In a late yesterday afternoon incident on 164 Weer Street a chemical engine responding to a fire alarm struck a horse hitched to a wagon loaded with produce. The horse was badly injured and had to be shot. the wagon contents were scattered across the scene. Samuel Cohen of Arlington was noted in connection with the damaged goods.
London April 19 1901 the Gazette lists officers promoted for services in South Africa before November 20 1900 Lord Roberts relinquished command. Kitchener Buller Forestier Walker White receive Knights Grand Cross St Michael St George. Kelly Kenny Hunter Lyttleton and Kitchener named lieutenant generals.
Weymouth observes Patriots Day with the turning on of electric street lights ending six weeks of darkness. Local officials say the glow signals recovery and restored public life as residents gather after weeks without illumination.
The Rev George C Lorimer of Boston delivered the patrons day oration before Colgate University faculty boards patrons and students. He spoke on the Saxons work in the Philippines and urged that Americans would not annex or enslave a struggling people. A Bangor man George Robinson aged 66 hanged himself today in Bangor Maine.
A tablet honoring Colonel Thomas Gardner, noted colonial soldier and statesman, was dedicated yesterday in Brighton under the Peter Faneuil Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution. The ceremony took place on Harvard Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue, followed by services at Allston Congregational Church.
Albany April 19. In the Senate today Mr Kelsey's bill to allow women owning property to vote on expenditures in towns and villages was approved by 27 to 14.
The Charlestown Council staged a minstrel show at St Francis de Sales Parochial School Hall last evening. Participants included F. Cass, G. J. Anderson, J. P. Williams, Joseph Morse, M. J. Cronin, John A. Carroll, George H. Nolan, James Millen, W. H. Wachter, Peter Faque, J. Mahoney, Dan J. McDonald, D. J. Amond, J. Scanlon, Wm J. Pleming, T. J. Conlon, M. S. Carney, C. Bordeaux, B. D. Cunningham, Dr. J. O Brien, G. A. McIntyre, J. P. Green and a large chorus. The show drew a large audience who enjoyed many local hits.
The annual Patriots Day celebration in Broomfield Hall Dorchester featured a farce and a musical and literary entertainment plus a dance. Norton and Cavanagh delivered broadface comedy while Powers and O’Neill appeared as Hebrew comedians and drew favor. Dancing was directed by Walter D. Lane and F J Norton.
Concord marked the 126th anniversary of the Concord fight with bells and a salute by the Independent Battery. An afternoon athletic meet among Roxbury High, Concord High, and Ayer High produced winners in events from 100-yard dash to mile run, culminating in a team victory for Concord. Reeves' American Band played at 3 pm, followed by a military ball in the Town Hall.
A parade and play out during Patriots Day in Lexington drew eight fire companies from nearby towns. The Eurekas of Arlington won the play out with a 168 feet 8 inches record, followed by the Red Jackets of Cambridge.
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