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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1900

Page

2

Bloodiest Week in Philippines Reported in Manila

Manila dispatch details a brutal seven day period with 378 Filipinos killed, 244 captured, and many wounded amid heavy fighting in Luzon. American losses include nine killed and sixteen wounded. Reports mention Gen Pio Del Pilar’s 300 men returning to action near San Miguel and Montenegro’s capture by Col Smith, as well as Spanish prisoners arriving in Manila and rail lines damaged near Panique.

Manila Tixteen Luzon Pio del Pilar Jeader San Miguel Pilar Batangas Wonde Smith Montenegro Tayabas Panique

MIT Junior Week Begins With Concert and Plays

MIT launches its annual junior week events with a Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club concert in Paul Revere Hall and a performance of The Miser translated by Henry Fielding. The Technology Club and Technique publication mark key events as faculty lectures and club receptions follow.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology M. I. T. Glee Paul Revere Hall J. L. B. Halworth Clarence Renshaw Renshaw Institute Henry Norman Hudson Francis Williams Harry _Wyer Edwin C. Miller Frank Hill George F. Swain Davis R. Dewey Walker Club Henry Fielding Willard Wellman Dow William Case Clarke, Jr Russell Bryant Lowe Roger Wolcott Francis A. Walker William B. Rogers James M. Crafts Francis H. Williams Davis Rewey William UL. Ripley Harles R. Cross Eliot C. Clark Alexander Benjamin J. Lang Eben Copley Hall Dlags Technology Club Clags Newbury Street William Aldrich Frank V. Holmes Newman WL. Dpanforth Charles Adams Warren I. Bickford

Cock Fight Called Off in Crathern's Town

In Braintree, a planned cock fight near April 22 was halted by Rev. Mr Crathern and local authorities. The Sunday law strictness faced skepticism as residents and non-sports planned a future event with substantial wagers, while police saw no breaches.

Tive Town Mr. Crathern Sunday Post Crathernites Horace Hunt Braintree J. Crathern Crathern Post Gome Cock Fighters

Tragic Church Shooting Ends in Suicide in Syracuse

John Hughes shot and killed his wife Annah Hughes as they left De Paul’s Church in Syracuse New York. He seriously wounded Elizabeth Youse and then attempted suicide by stabbing himself in the breast. Friends cite insanity as the cause. the couple had lived apart for some time.

Syracush WN. Y John Hughes Annah Hughes Elizebeth Yous

Brown and Tech duel at Providence on Saturday

The upcoming dual meet between Brown University and Tech at Providence is set for Saturday. Coach J. H. Glausen has trained the team for two weeks, riding on last year's easy win as a confidence booster. Fraternities and many students plan open houses all week.

Brown University Tech Providence J. H. Glausen

Bullet wound in arm follows family quarrel

William B. Sheppard, 37, of Wheeler Street, was shot in the left forearm by his brother in law John R. Beecher during a 6 15 morning argument at 25 Wheeler Street. Sheppard was treated at Station 4 and City Hospital. Beecher, arrested by Station 4 officers, was to appear in court.

William B. Sheppard Wheeler Street John R. Beecher Sheppard William City Hospital Beecher

Raids on Sunday Target Local Drunkards Arrests Made

Officers of Division 6 conducted Sunday raids arresting Joseph Prass 20 of 127 Bowen Street Frank Jerensky 24 and Lena one year old at Bowen Street. Police seized from 127 Bowen Street three-eighths of beer from Antoni Rome and from Margaret McNeill of 6 Baxter Street one gallon of ale and one gallon of beer.

Divison Joseph Prass Bowen Frank Jerensky Nee Lena Owen Atreet Antoni Rome Bowen Street Mararet McNeill Baxter Street

Clergyman Defends Creed Revision Against Hillis Critique

The Rev. Charles J. Cameron of Fourth Presbyterian Church in South Boston sharply opposed Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis over creed revision. Cameron argues Hillis misrepresented assent to the confession and urges a broader modern creed including missions to reflect the church’s reach and values.

Purdy Charles J. Cameron Fourth Presbyterian Church Boston Fourth Presbyterian Church of South Boston Newell Dwight Hillis Cameron Post Hillis Hills Dr. Hillis Dwight Hillis

Sermon on Presbyterian Distinction at Cambridge Church

Rabbi Charles Fleischer of Boston preached at First Parish Church in Harvard Square on Distinction and Differences. He urged a wider religion and joked about persuading Presbyterian leaders to forget their thirty nine articles of religion.

Charles Fleischer Boston Harvard Square Cambridge Presbyterian Church

St Alphonsus Crew Makes Debut on Charles River

The St Alphonsus Athletic Association crew from Mission Church debuted yesterday in a four oared boat from P Boyle’s boat house opposite the Bredfords. They aim for admission to the N E B A and hope to compete in the junior eight on July 4. The crew includes Bow Joseph Aberdee 2 J R Yendley 3 John F Hagan stroke D O Connell.

St. Alphonsus Athletic Association Mission Church Charles River P. Boyle Bredfords N.eb Joseph Aberdee John F. Hagan O'Connell

Great Stallion to Compete in New England Breeders Race

Arion 2:07 comeback aid hints at Forbes stable plans for the $20,000 New England Breeders stallion race. Henry Titer arrives with a $125,000 horse to prepare Arion for a potential big run, hoping to recapture former two-year-old form and extend a champion record from 1991.

New England Arion J. Malcolm Forbes Bingen Peter the Great Henry Titer Readville W. BE. D. Stokes Peter Duryea Patchen Wilkes Farm Sarah Madden Axtell Darling Marguerite Marguerite A Axworthy King Darlington Kentucky Prince Orrin Hickok George H. Ketcham Middleman John Nolan Poindexter Abbotsford Thomas W. Lawson R. H. Plant Macon Allerton Kaffa W. E. Spier Flora Directum Directum J. Malcolm Forbes Wimeka Norval J. Howard Ford Baroness Donerail Baron Wilkes Daniel Cahill Bert Herr Levi Herr Charley Herr

Prostration Nerves All On End and Hallock Pill Pitch

A newspaper ad touts Hallock Electric Pills for nervous prostration and nerve waning symptoms. It claims a 50 year tested cure, harmless formula, and safe use with ordered pricing 1 box for $1, 6 boxes for $5, plus direct lab orders with free specialist advice from HALLOCK DRUG CO. Boston established 1848.

Hallock Hallock Drug CO Court St Boston Mass

Choral Union Presents Costa Naaman In Music Hall

The People's Choral Union held its third annual concert last evening in Music Hall presenting Sir Michael Costa's Naaman. The organization formed from Bumstead Hall's singing classes has existed a little over two years, and the performance showed the chorus is thoroughly adequate to public concert standards.

People’s Choral Union Music Hall Michael Costa Bumstead Hall People’s

Mindeleff visits Boston plans Washington fencing club

Victor Mindeleff of Washington, architect to the life saving service, tours Boston fencers to form a Washington fencing club. Sydney Davit of San Francisco lowers the American 100 yard free record to 1 minute 23.4 seconds, his brother Percy sets a 4x quarter mile mark. Marion Jones will be abroad all season and cannot defend her US tennis title at Wissahickon. Georgetown trains sprinters and milers, including Mulligan and Kernan. Boston Athletic Association to open a handicap shooting tournament with four classes and 80 birds. BAA gymnastic meet to follow with horse bar rope climb and events. Walter Christie’s amateur century time noted.

Victor Mindeleff Washington D. C United States ‘Life Saving Service Boston Sydney Davit San Francisco Percy Olympic Club Frisco Marion Jones United States Wissahickon Georgetown A. F. Puny Mulligan W. J. Holland Charles Kernan W. J. Coad T. H. Desser Edward Innehan Knickerbocker A. C

Notable Soloists Impress In Local Recital Evening

The performance featured skilled soloists showing careful training and intelligent understanding of the score. Mrs. Kileski Brad delivered a notably refined rendition, while the ensemble displayed coherence and musicality throughout the program.

Tee Tin Bera Kileski Brad

Naaman Revival Concert by Festival Orchestra Profound Tones

Soprano Pauline Woltman altos William H. Rieger tenor Gwilym Miles bass under Samuel W. Cole. Boston Festival Orchestra furnishes instrumental music with organist Frank Murch and pianiste Edith H. Snow. Naaman has not been heard here since 1869 by Handel and Haydn Society. described as melodious with tuneful arias.

Chorus Delights Audiences In Oratorio Recital

The chorus delivered spirited performances with strong tone and accurate timing. Mrs. Bradbury's soprano was delightful and assured, while Mr. Miles, Mr. Rieger, and Miss Woltman showed faithful, commendable work. A large, appreciative audience attended the concert.

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Philippines U. S eJunior Prom College Annual John D. Runkle Gelett Burgess John T. Scully, Jr Technique Edward H. Davis Ralph Plumb Percy ,H. Parrock Leonard 8. Florsheim Ray Murray Athletic Society Newman L. Danforth Souut Hey Ree Dotp Oficer Hunt Aport Hampton Beach Exeter N. H Beckman Brighton Thin Street North End Boston North Con ‘Unitarian Church Copley James Meare Cl. D S C. Lowell Bates John W. Johnson Jackson, Caldwell & Co Central Sq Union Sq Somerville House Furnishers Pleasant St Maiden Mr. Cameron ST. Alphonsus Dr. Hallock Choral Union Costa Naaman Gwilym Miles New York Hichly Graves Maryland Agar Chester H. Graves & Sons Mrs. Bradbury Grove Samuel W. Cole The Conservatory of Music Portland Albert W. Jackson Lancaster Street Halifax N. S Sir Garnet Worsley Rema Dresser—Plummer Edward A. Horton Wilfred Henry Dresser Hartford, Conn Clare Louise Plummer Hayden Augusta Mord Mere Hayden da Lewis St. John Street Jamaica Plain Albert Lewis
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