Boston Patriots Gather for Large Picnic and Controversial Speeches
More than 4000 attended a Boston patriotic societies picnic at Melville Garden Downer Landing featuring E H Dunbar Rev Thomas Chalmers Easton Judge J H D Stevens and others. Speakers attacked Roman Catholic influence while praising Americanism and Little Red Schoolhouse. A ball game followed the speeches ending Charlestown 10 Boston 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Societies of
Boston
Melville Garden
Downer Landing
E. H. Dunbar
The
Hoar
Republic
Thomas Chalmers
Easton
Dunbar
Thomas Chalmers Easton
Washington
Rome
Cato
Forum
Carthage
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Johnson
Pension Department
American Protective Association
Order of
American Mechanics
George F. Hoar
Liberty
Bunker Hill
Elijah A. Morse
Commonwealth
Pythias
Malta
Dunn
George C. Crawford
George W. Penniman
J. H. D. Stevens
Death of William Strong Ex Supreme Court Justice
Washington reports the death of William Strong , former associate justice of the U S Supreme Court born May 6 1808 in Somers Connecticut. He served in Congress and on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court before his 1870 appointment to the U S Supreme Court and retirement in 1888. He left four daughters and his wife Mrs Strong had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Strong
United States Supreme Court
William Lighthouse Strong
Somers
Tolland County
Conn
Plainfield Academy
Yale College
New Haven
Yale Law School
Philadelphia
Reading
Penn
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Strong
Grant
Justice Strong
Green Coats Held In Somerville Conspiracy Case
Two men in green coats hired to collect bills in Somerville for Eureka Collecting Company were jailed on conspiracy to injure E O White of Grand View avenue and Walnut street. Bonds set at 300 dollars. bail later raised to 3000 each. White plans suit for 10000 and may sue Howe and Flint hardware dealers. Court held suspects till August 23 for continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Eureka Collecting Company
George N. Mizner
Abraham Heisner
E. O. White
Grand View Avenue
Walnut Street
White
East Cambridge
Howe & Flint
Mizner
Knights Templars Parade Looms Over Boston Week
Reports describe a massive Knights Templars conclave marching toward Boston with trains and steamers bringing 35 000 members and thousands of guests. Police prepare extensive crowd control and watch for thieves while dignitaries from Pittsburg Commandery are highlighted with officers and past eminent commanders listed.
Struck by Electric Car in Beverly injures 10-year-old girl
Beverly Aug 19 Electric car No 1462 of the Salem and Peabody line struck Minnie Prescott ten in front of a team as she dodged past. The fender dragged her body but wheels did not touch. She suffered a brain bruise and possible concussion with multiple cuts. Motorman Campbell and conductor Hooper not blamed. The girl rested safely this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Salem
Pittsburg Commandery Pilgrimage to Boston Begins
Em. Sir David M. Kinzer, commander, led Pittsburg Commandery No. 1 of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on a pilgrimage to Boston, departing yesterday at 8 o'clock from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
David M. Kinzer
Boston
Insurance Pushes Kilby and Water Streets for Templar Banquet
A letter to the Post urges Kilby and Water streets insurance offices to honor the Knights Templars by closing on Aug 27, proposing a holiday and calling for a mass cessation of policy writing on that day. The correspondent Allston signs the plea dated Aug 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance
Kilby
Water Streets
Knights Templars
Allston
Knights Templars Battalion to Escort Missouri Grand Commandery
The Knights Templars of Southwest Missouri form a battalion for the triennial conclave with commanderies from Joplin Carthage Neosho Monett West Plains Springfield Bolivar Marionville Greenfield Lebanon Marshal and more. They will escort Rt Em Leslie Crear and staff by a special train to Boston arriving August 26 at Union Station with lodging at Exeter Chambers and Hotel Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templars
Marionville
Mt. Olive
Lamar
Constantine
Greenfield
Lebanon
Missouri
Marshal
Leslie Crear
John Gillis
C. C. Woods
Boston
St. Louis
Joliet
Niagara Falls
Clayton
Montreal
White River Junction
Union Station
Exeter Chambers
Huntington
Coeur de Lion Commandery to Host Conclave Visitors
Coeur de Lion Commandery of Charles Town led by Sir George F. Mullett plans a week of hospitality for visiting Sir Knights and ladies during the grand encampment at Bunker Hill. A tent will shelter the reception committee at the monument base, with an escort to Thompson Square for refreshments. An observation stand on Massachusetts Avenue will let families view the parade under favorable auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Niagara Falls
Kingston
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Quebec
White Mountains
Fabyans
Crawford Notch
Mt. Washington
Maplewood
Bethlehem
Profile House
Pittsburg
Union Station
Quincy House
Shawmut Avenue
George L. Perin
Boston Commandery
Sir Knights
Pittsburg Commandery
David M. Kinzer
Joseph G. Morris
Herman Junker
George Heaps
William T. Retter
Eli Edmundson, Jr
W. C. Wright
Arthur B. Wigley
Fager J. Shidle
United States
Pennsylvania
Knights Tem- Po
John M. Scott
Thompson Square
Coeur de Lion
Massachusetts Avenue
Tremont Street
Sir Knights of Coeur de Lion
Poughkeepsie and Rondout Commanderies Plan Boston Pilgrimage
Poughkeepsie Commandery No 43 and Rondout Commandery No 52 with their ladies depart Monday August 26 from Poughkeepsie to Boston arriving 5 p.m. at the New York and New England depot Quarters are engaged at the Hotel Seymour Lynn Harbor activities include a grand parade on August 27 a harbor excursion on the 28th and a social with Olivet Commandery of Lynn on the 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie Commandery No
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Rondout Commandery No
Rondout
Boston
New York & New England
Lynn
Seymour
Sir Knights
Hudson River Triangle
Gaelic sports prep for Labor Day championship in Boston
The Boston Hurling Club prepares for Labor Day championship matches under the Irish American society. Events include the America hurling championship with $200 purse featuring Boston, New England champions, and Wolf Tone Hurling Club of Brooklyn, plus football games. The Gaelic football state title match Worcester versus Boston, also for $200, is set for Labor Day at Worcester oval grounds with an 10 a m kickoff to free participants for Boston games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Hurling Club
New England
Wolf Tone Hurling Club
Brooklyn
New York
Emmet Football Club
Chelsea
Boston
Garryowens
Cambridge
Irish-American Athletic Union
Alpha Hall
Essex Street
Massachusetts
Quinsigamond Football Club
Worcester
O’connell
Oval
Belmont Guests Attend Picnic at Gray Craig Park
Newport R I Aug 19 Picturesque Gray Craig Park Belmont private suburban resort hosted about 100 guests this afternoon in carriages and Belmont and colleagues coaches. The Hungarian Band played for dancing under a red tent. A luncheon was served on a horse shoe table and rare animals in Mr Belmont’s collection drew curious gazes. The drive home was joyful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Gray Craig Park
O. H. P. Belmont
Perry
T. A. Havemeyer
Tailer
William Jay
Berger
Brigham Family Reunion Set for October Activities
The third annual Brigham family reunion for descendants of Thomas Brigham will be held at Odd Fellows Hall on October 9. Morning events include officer elections and a historical address by Willard I. T. Brigham of Chicago. Afternoon features a banquet and speeches, with a promenade concert planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham
Thomas Brigham
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Willard I. T. Brigham
Chicago
Fight at Academy of Music Ends in Police Lockup
At the Academy of Music tournament in New York, the main bout between George Dixon and Mike Leonard escalated into a floor brawl. Police intervened and arrested the principals, seconds, referee Yank Sullivan, and promoters Davies and O Rourke. The card also featured a gold medal bag punching contest won by Tommy Ryan, and a fight between Jack McKech and Joe Elms, with Elms embroiled in a heated dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Academy of Music Tonight
Davies
O’rourke
Tommy Ryan
Chicago
Jack McKech
Joe Elms
Boston
Tom O’rourke
Elms
Canoe Club Rages At West Wind Regatta Race
Racing at Bluff Point under the American Canoe Association featured a six mile unlimited sailing course with classes A B C. Wasp won after a tight finish with Bug, Aziz withdrew after damage and several boats suffered capsizes in brisk westerly winds. Paddling race followed with Sparrow taking the lead to finish ahead of Treadway and Stewart. Membership and leadership slate announced for the Atlantic division with officers to be elected Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff Point
N. Y
American Canoe Association
Bug
Paul Butler
Vesper B. C
Lowell
Mass
Bee
David S. Goddard
Wasp
Howard Gray
Vesper
B. C
Lowell Mass
Torment
Frank CC. Moore
Knickerbocker Club
New York
Zaidee
H. V. Backus
Rochester C. C
Eel
J. W. Sparrow
Toronto C. Co
Kit
H. W. Treadway
Carilton C. C
Ticonderoga
Aziz
J. R. Stewart
Irondequoit C. C
Rochester
Crescent
C. Cc
Cartwright
Cataraqui C. C
Kingston
Stewart
Fly
Az Iz
Ch Ier
Canoe Eel
Toronto Canoe Club
L.D. Treadway
Canoe Ki
Sparrow
Treadway
Gray
Cragg
Twenty-first Infantry Club
Plattsburg Barracks
Atlantic
James K. Hand
Knickerbocker Canoe Club
William, C. Lawrence
Park Island Canoe Association
Trenton
N. J
Henry M. Dater
Crescent Athletic Club
H. Lansing Quick
Yonkers Canoe Club
Percy F. Hogan
Brooklyn Canoe Club
H. H. Smythe
New York Canoe Club
Pillsbury Still Wins in International Chess Masters Event
August 19 Bras sey Institute saw early leaders Pillsbury and others tally victories in the eleventh round of the international chess masters tournament. Tasker defeated Gunsberg, Tinsley beat Vergani, Mason toppled Mieses, Steinitz bested Schiffers, Blackburne defeated Bardelben, Burn beat Pollock, Janowski defeated Walbrodt, and Schlechter with Tarrasch drew after sixty moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Eng
Brassey Institute
Tasker
Gunsberg
Tinsley
Vergani
Mason
Mieses
Ruy Lopez
Steinitz
Schiffers
Pillsbury
Teachmann
Blackburne
Bardelben
Burn
Pollock
Janowski
Walbrodt
Schlechter
Tarrasch
Water Board Passes Resolutions on Harrington Death
Cambridge Water Board meets and adopts resolutions on the death of Superintendent John L. Harrington. Edwin C. Brooks is elected superintendent pro tem of the water works until a new superintendent is appointed in the regular manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Water Board
John L. Harrington
Edwin C. Brooks
Boston Wife Reported Missing From Allston Street Home
James F. Holmes of 1 Allston street Boston reported to Providence police that his wife Minnie has disappeared from their home taking valuables with her He believes she is secreted in this city and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
James F. Holmes
Allston Street
Boston
Minnie
Zeigler Wins Twentieth Round Lightweight Title Bout in Baltimore
Owen Zeigler defeats Stanton Abbott on points after twenty rounds to claim the American lightweight crown in Baltimore. Abbott weighed 132 pounds. Zeigler 137 1 2. Referee George Manso. Preliminary bout: Abe Ulman defeats Vike Boden amid police intervention. Two-ounce gloves used. crowd roars for a draw. A challenge from Young Griffo was read at ringside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Owen Zeigler
America
Stanton Abbott
Eureka Athletic Club
Zeigler
Abbott
George Manso
Abe Ulman
Vike
Canuck
Boden
Jim Hall
Ulman
Lew Bailey
Philadelphia
Charles Heffelfinger
Jake Kilrain
Ernest Gebhardt
Frank Farley
Navy
Young Griffo
Rooster Wins Again in Manchester Yacht Race
The Manchester Yacht Club held a premier race with thirty nine boats. Rooster defeated Egeria by forty three seconds after leading late, while Velthria served as judges’ boat. Rooster, a seasoned racer with eleven first prizes and two seconds in twenty five races, showcased strong performance in fine wind conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchester Yacht Club
J. L. Bremer
Velthria
C. S. Hanks
George Lee
William Acker
G. W. Mansfield
A. G. Wood
Rooster
Egeria
Johnson Wins Crowded Island Park Bicycle Race
Toronto spectators packed Island Park for bicycle races led by Johnson of Minneapolis who won the first heat in 2:17 and the second heat and race in 2:073-4. The mile handicap professional was won by H B Stienson of Indianapolis with O Connor and A F Weinig following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Island Park
Johnson
Minneapolis
F. W. Young
H. B. Stienson
Indianapolis
O’connor
Dublin
A. F. Weinig
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston’s Patriotic Societies
Thomas Chalmers Eaton
J. H.D. Stevens
Ironwood
Mich
Mr. Hoar
Senator Hoar
Republican Party
C. L. Young
Springfield
Edward S. Crockett
Alfred Blanchard
Boston School Committee
L. May Brown
Woman’s A. P. A
Anson B. Edgerly
Council 16
Charlestown
Bostons
Judge Strong
Hayes
Templars
Templary
South
Curtis’ & Pope
Curtis & Pope
Curtis
Cleveland
Neptune
Watts
Thomas E. Rose
Libby
James H. Murdock
John W. Geary
William J. Florence
Mystic Shrine
James H. Hopkins
Joseph Richbaum
Samuel EB. Peck
G. C. Shidile
United
Rigu
Dock Square
Templar
Beverly Electric
Pittsburg Knights
Southwest
Hudson River Knights
Belmont
Brigham Family Reunion
Parson Davies, O'Rourke, Dixon and
Mike Leonard
Academy OF Music
Canoe Club
American Association
Cambridge Water Superintendent
DR. Loucest & CO
Lowest & Co
Lougest & CO
Columbus Ave
Fgeria
R T. F. Cker
Koorak
R C. Robbins
Magpie
Ier
Wirl
H M. Mason
Petrel
G Wigglesworth
Atey
Madeline
Alberta
Chamberlain
Snipe
Boardman
Pearce Ipeiess
Eeeenveek
Carina
Trilby
H. Ek
C. V. Souther
Spinster
L. M. Clark
Nabob
H. W
Senor Dorothy
F. Brewster
Almira
F. O. Stearns
Handsel BE. Hooper
Owen, Jr
K. Ida
Ets Cai
Beatrice
J. Kavanagh
Anus
Mer
Bamade
C F. Lyman
Keewaydin
Z . Burnham, Jr
Eee
J. B. Pat
J. Ae Ci Cweeccesss Os
Marna
D + Poileté
Iroc
Tousad Musmu
C. Prescott
Somerset
J. C. Jones
Tempest
Wellington
Higeioron
Othy
H. P Whitney
Blythie
Lady Friends
Fost
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