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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

2

Roosevelt speaks on Practical and Decent Politics at Ocean Grove

Governor Theodore Roosevelt was guest of honor at Ocean Grove Summer School, addressing about 10,000 attendees on honest governance and civic duty. He praised courage and common sense, urged opposition to corruption, and described U S responsibilities in the Philippines. Roosevelt then moved to Norwood to spend the night with Hobart family.

OCHAN/ GROVE N. J Theodore Roosevelt New York Ocean Grove Roosevelt Nia A. J H. DeHaven James N. Fitzgerald Ocean Grove Summer School of Theology Mr. DeHaven Howell Senator Skirm Georgia Bishop Fitzgerald Brodie Rough Riders Santiago Roosévelt Basid Philippines Congress Tropic America Roosevelt Grove Norwood Hobart

Shamrock on the Way Continues from Page One

The Shamrock prepare to sail from Fairlie with Lipton signaling start. Crew from Britain and America mix, with Parker as sailing master potential. Expectation high to reach New York in about 28 days, Lloyds insured for 200000 dollars, with Erin nearby and several flags and signals planned.

Hogarth Shamrock America Fairlie Minerva Charlie Barr Columbia Erin Sir Thomas Lipton Te Erin Will Fife Jfw Bute Sound Thomas Lipton London Kintyre Malin Head Archie Hogarth Wringe Willie Germany Ghamrock der Kaiser Ben Parker Parker Azores New York Lloyds

Columbia Wreck Described By Diagram And Races

A detailed description explains how the spreader on the yacht's topmast failed under strain during a race, causing the mainmast to buckle. It outlines Course A through D for the Columbia Defender match and notes cups for those headlining the Columbia Defender Vigilant Navahoe clashes and related handicap race.

Columbia Peter Rrr West Island Vineyard Sound

Columbia Projects Pine Mast For Newport Race

Bristol R I August 3 Columbia's broken mast was removed by a derrick. The pine mast will be stepped tomorrow, sails patched, and rigging completed so the yacht can leave Saturday. Navahohe and Vigilant are to race at Newport, with a potential handicap race if Columbia is not ready.

Columbia Newport Bristol R. I Archer Herreshoffs Marine Railway Oliver Iselin Wits Newfort R. 1 Ralph N. Ellis Newport Yacht Racing Association Defender Vigilant Yce Fred Hoyt Kestral J. B. Mills Cr. Oliver Iselin Woodbury Kane Herbert Leeds Hopkins Iselin Associated Press Mr. Iselin Yecht Sayin

Lipton urges crew to win cup with fair play pledge

Sir Thomas Lipton addressed his crew on a farewell visit and urged them to strain every nerve to win the cup. He vowed to show appreciation if successful and reminded the team that the eyes of the civilized world were upon them, confident they would receive fair play in the United States as anywhere else.

Thomas Lipton United States

Mrs Eddy Prepared in Libel Case as Chief Defendant

William A Morse stated Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy will defend against Josephine Woodbury suit for 20000 alleging libel. He said Mrs Eddy is willing to answer the charges in Suffolk county court and regrets attacks from those seeking notoriety without reason or foundation. He added others are not disturbed by the claims and service on counsel was accepted.

William A. Morse Post Mr. Eddy

Munyon's Inhaler Promises Wide Catarrh Cure

Munyon's Inhaler claimed to cure catarrh fever asthma throat and lung diseases and prevent consumption. An ad touts ease of use pocket portability and claims of universal effectiveness. The piece sells Munyon's remedies and declares free advice from their electrical department.

Munyorn Ectrical Department

Taylor Breaks World Cycling Record On Steam Pace

Major Taylor, the famed colored cyclist, rode one mile paced by a steam motor at Garfield Park, Chicago, setting a world record of 1 minute 22 and 2-5 seconds. He led with a 20 1 64 second first quarter and 39 2 5 seconds at half, in a straightaway paced race not aided by devices.

Chicago Major Taylor Garfield Park Taylor Garfield

Mysterious Death Of James Corrigan In Electric Plant

James Corrigan a 43 year old Boston Electric Light Company worker asphyxiated after a fall from a ladder at the Congress street facility. Found by fellow worker Martin Corrigan, the cause remains unclear whether electric shock or fall caused his death. He had been with the company thirteen years and had married just a month prior.

James Corrigan South Boston Boston Electric Light Company Congress Street Electric Light Company Martin Corrigan Corrigan Jim’ Corrigan

Mills Will Case Clarifies New York Real Estate Trust Rules

Justice Russell in New York Supreme Court rules the Mills will creates a trust tied to multiple lives, not an immediate transfer of NY real estate upon a beneficiary's death. The Boston residuary gifts toward the Home for Aged Institutions and the Museum of Fine Arts are preserved, with mortgage payments allowed from executors to satisfy debts. The decision notes a Massachusetts pilot trust differs from New York law, leaving the NY estate to intestate handling and the widow and daughters benefiting per life interests.

New York Justice Russell Supreme Court Dexter T. Milla Boston Mass Massachusetts Mills Laginia Frances Mills Anna Dexter Mills Helen Whittington Coolidge Susan Lincoln Mills Museum of Fine Arts New York State Russell Museum of Fine Arte

Stabbing in South Boston Leaves Moran Hospitalized

A serious stabbing occurred yesterday in South Boston when laborer James Moran was struck by an unknown assailant during a street fight. Moran, 33, was stabbed under the seventh rib with a knife, taken to Emergency Hospital, then home. Four youths provoked a confrontation on Division Street. Moran intervened, sparking the altercation. Moran’s wound was three inches deep but nonfatal. the attacker fled with companions.

South Boston James Moran 1221-2 Broadway Moran Martin Marry Division Street Barry

Corrigan Dies Suddenly as Family Grieves

Corrigan, married twice with a 16 year old son Joséph, died suddenly leaving his second wife Maud Borigal and boy in mourning. A yachtsman and Mosquito Yacht Club founder, he was also a member of the Order of Good Fellows, whose support and his growing son’s future plans sustained him.

Corrigan Joséph Maud Borigal Fourth Street Mosquito Yacht Club Order of Good Fellows

Colored Roof Party for Bunker Hill Fountain 1073

Three hundred colored guests gathered at Mrs. J. T. Dunson’s Shawmut avenue home for a roof party hosted by Mrs. Dunson and Charlestown Fountain ladies of the Grand United Order of True Reformers. The event aimed to aid the Fountain treasury, with Japanese lanterns adorning the roof and dancing and music providing entertainment. the affair was a success and raised a neat sum.

J. T. Dunson Shawmut Avenue Canton Street

Theatrical Manager Hauser Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge

Herman Hauser, former treasurer of Hooley's Theatre in Chicago, jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge this afternoon. He was rescued by Luckey, an LI Express employee aboard the Southampton ferry. Hauser was taken to Gouverneur Hospital, where doctors say he will survive but require extended hospitalization. motive for the jump is unknown.

New York Herman Hauser Herald Square Theatre Hooley’s Theatre Chicago Brooklyn Bridge Ank Luckey Long Island Express Company Southampton East River

Races at Rigby Highlight Portland Meet Attendance

At Rigby in Portland Maine the large crowd witnessed a lively meet with multiple finals. Sclavonic led early in the 3:11 heat and held on past Norvin G in a home stretch brush. Norvin G won the 2:11 pace in four heats, Glory took the 2:20 trot, and Joe Pilot won the 2:18 pace.

Portland Rigby Sclavonic Norvin G Norvin Glory Joe Pilot

Marriages In City Feature Reverend Cheries L Paes

In Boston, Ave 2 M Farrer married Miss Mias Stiver with Rev Cheries L Paes presiding. The brief notice confirms a Boston ceremony and the couple’s names.

Cheries L. Paes M. Farrer Mias Stiver Boston

Baldwin-A Megferd and Wittens Deaths Noted

A terse death notice lists John JF Wittens and Catherine PB Baldwin among recent deaths. Source text is fragmented but indicates obituaries or notices for individuals with intertwining names. Further readable details are unavailable.

Baldwin A Megferd John JF Wittens Catherine PB

Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Cure Headache

Sickness headaches ruin homes and health but Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People promise relief by enriching blood toning nerves and strengthening the stomach. Mrs Fannie B Stoffle of Martinsville Massachusetts reports fewer attacks after four boxes and lasting improvement. AI druggists or direct from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York 50 cents per box six boxes 2.50.

Williams Fannie B. Stoffle Martinsville Dr. Williams The Republican Bethany Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Ware Wins From Ward in Prolonged Tennis Match

The ex champion Leo E. Ware outlasted Holcomb Ward in a four hour clash at Southampton, winning 4-6 6-1 1-6 7-6 6-4 to advance to the semi finals. Ware and Davis headline the other half, with Whitman and Ware taking doubles in a tight finish.

Southampton N. Y Leo BE. Ware Harvard Holcomb Ward Ward Ware Whitman Allen Davis Bob Ford Huntington Larned Brothers J. A. Allen Yale R. McKettrick Collegians Larned Leo EE. Ware M. D. Whitman Leo EB. Ware R. P. Huntington F. Huntington W. A. Larned E. P. Larned

Bostonians Triumph in Exhibition With 12 to 7 Win

The Boston collegiate baseball team arrived by the steamer Prince Edward in St. John New Brunswick this morning to a large reception by baseball enthusiasts and the Alert Baseball Club. The visitors treated it as a practice game, winning 12 to 7 behind Conroy and Jope who formed an effective battery.

ST. John N. B Boston Prince Edward Alert Baseball Club Diatmiond Bostonians Conroy Jope

Stolen Property Recovered by Watching Children

Children playing with gold lined silver spoons led to the recovery of items stolen from A. J. Pollock of Allston last Monday. The spoons were found in a carriage shed near W. Armstrong's barn on Washington Street Somerville, a rendezvous for trespassers. The rest of Pollock's property was found there, indicating the site was used as a hiding place by burglars.

A. J. Pollock Allston W. Armstrong Washington Street Somerville Mr. Pollock

Wakefield School Superintendent Hussey Resigns

Wakefield Aug 3 Charles Hussey, superintendent of schools, has submitted his resignation to the Wakefield School Board. The move was unexpected as sources believed he would continue in the role for another term.

Wakefield Charles & Hussey Hussey

Glencairn Wins Seawanhaka Cup After Contested Race

The Seawanhaka cup race at Dorval ended with Glencairn awarded the win after Constance struck ground and protest over course rules. Winds shifted and buoys were moved thrice as officials ruled the course acceptable and declared Glencairn the victor.

Dorval Constance Crane Glencairn Mr. Crane Regis H. Post Glencairrn Dorval Wharf Post

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