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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1904

Page

2

Eastern Yacht Club crowns final Commodores Cups races

Marblehead Aug 19 perfect weather for the Eastern Yacht Club as the last in a series of open races produced tight finishes. The Wasaka won the 40 footers with better windward tactics. the Peri won the 22 foot class. the Bat led the 18 footers with a late surge. Wasaka and Dorel share wins in 30 foot class and Sauquoit, Chewink, and Meemer compete in close pursuit. Overall results determine cups awarded for most firsts across classes.

Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club Kh. Y. C Wasaka Commodore Minot Peri Urehin Opitsah Medric Bat Arrow Dorel Chewink Boo Hoo Hayseed Arbeka Otter FE. Y S. R. Anthony G. L. Batchelder Chewink IV F. G. Maccin Ieee Aie Artes Meemer R. C. Nickerson Baudoodlt T. OK Lothrop Ooters Banee Peri George Lee Ccceces Aintararare Itcra Oie Crehin John Green Mig Oss E. A. Boardman R. Boardman Privateer II Alden & Carleton Harry B. Center

One of the finest New England clothing stores opens today

An advertisement from Raymond at 352-46 Washington St promotes clothing counters at 04.50 and 7.50 for suit or overcoat. The copy claims unmatched value in America and urges shoppers to visit this New England store this morning.

New England America Raymond Washington St

Aspirant Wins The Astor Cup In Newport Race

In Newport Rhode Island on August 19 the 50 foot sloop Aspirant owned by H W and A G Hanan of New York won the Astor Cup for sloops by elapsed time though six miles behind at finish. The Corona captained by A F Luke won the schooner cup defeating Katrina. Sybarita trailed and finished last after the Yankee led the fleet over the line.

Newport R. I H. W A. G. Hanan New York A. F. Luke Corona Sakonnet Point Block Island

Boston syndicate leases Columbia Theatre for fall opening

A group of Boston men has gained control of the Columbia Theatre through a lease transfer from Schubert brothers of New York. A new term lease has been secured from owner James J. Grace. Harry W. Farren will serve as resident manager, a role he has held previously at the Columbia, and public support is expected. The theatre plans to open about October 1 with attractions arranged.

Boston Columbia Theatre Schubert Brothers New York James J. Grace Harry W. Farren The Columbia Farren

Ward 8 Republican Club Formed At Downtown Hotel

A large gathering of Republicans met at a downtown hotel last night and organized The Republican Club of Ward 8. Henry Gediman was elected president and David White secretary. The group intends to promote party interests by devoting efforts to registration and naturalization.

Republican Club Ward 8 Henry Gediman David White

Daughters of Veterans elect new officers at convention

The Daughters of Veterans concluded their convention at Chipman Hall with national officers chosen Jacqueline Warren of Worcester named president and Bertha Martin of Massillon senior vice president. Carrie Kilgore of Philadelphia treasurer and Myrtle Kramer of Chicago junior vice president were elected along with other officers. The office of patriotic instructor was created and retiring president Carrie Westbrook received a five opal and diamond ring. The motion to rename to Daughters of the Rebellion was not decided.

the Daughters of Veterans Chipman Hall Ida Ki. Warren Worcester Mass Bertha Martin Massillon Myrtle Kramer Chicago Ill Carrie Kilgore Philadelphia Penn Rose Kirch Buffalo N. Y Clara Hoover Mary McEvoy Etta Kane Minnie Prescott Alliance Lillian Phillips Austin Carrie Westbrook Elmira Ida Allen Newtonville Grace Putnam Brook Leominster C. Milly Leighton Clinton

Collision at Revere Today Draws Crowds and Risk

Crowds gather at the Point of Pines for a staged head on collision between two passenger locomotives. Event runs at 5 pm with special 50 cent admission. Spectators travel via the Boston Revere Beach Lynn RR. Engines will approach from ends, then collide at about 60 mph for a dramatic demonstration.

Point of Pines The Pines Boston, Revere Beach

Boy Arrested for Stealing $25 Silver Watch

Perley S. Brown an 18 year old resident of 242 First Street East Cambridge was arrested by Special Officer Smith after noon yesterday. He is alleged to have taken a silver watch from James F. Early of 62 Sydney Street Cambridge and was captured while attempting to pawn the timepiece in a West End shop.

Perley S. Brown First Street East Cambridge Smith Brown James F. X Sydney Street Cambridge West End

Dustin New Head of Sons of Veterans

The Sons of Veterans elected officers yesterday with William G. Dustin of Dwight Illinois named commander in chief succeeding Arthur B. Spink. Next convention set for Gettysburg with George S. Geisse California as senior vice commander and Leon W. Friedman Alabama junior vice commander.

Illinois Sons of Veterans Isaac William G. Dustin Dwight, Ill Order Arthur B. Spink Gettysburg George S. Geisse California Leon W. Friedman Alabama Frederick E. Boston Boston W. P Congdon Wickford N. J. McGeough Indiana H. W. Speelman Cincinnati R. M. J. Reed Sons of Veterans’ Reserves

Veterans in Camp Jack Adams Nurses Love Affairs

Veterans at Camp Jack Adams bid farewell in Mechanics' building after an encampment. An old veteran professed love to a nurse while others received medicines for travel. Nurses led by Dr Laura A Hughes supervised the sick ward and hosted famed nurses including Louisa Parsons and Loretta Kneil.

Jack Adams Camp Mechanics’ Building Laura A. Hughes Louisa Parsons Jennie R. Dix Emma R. Russell Catherine Tritzgerald Florence MacMasters Elizabeth Steward Jane M. Davey Stella M. Goodenough Mary C. Daly Sarah Langstrom Lynn H. Josephine Shepard Helen S. Fairbanks Elizabeth Fairbanks Frances A. Groves Joanna V. Casey Sara Bower Jessie Brown Elizabeth Lord Alice Gallagher Julia M. Leach Salem Mrs. Bolton Loretta Hughes Kneil Westfield Celeste Shaw Hannah Reddin Martha Simpson Miss Fletcher Miss Monague Miss Bowie Miss Weston M. Agnes Healy M. J. Runmer Mary A. Sutherland Lena Rogers

New Name for Society Adopted by Veterans Auxiliary

The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary, formerly the Ladies' Aid Society, Sons of Veterans, closed its convention at Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple after adopting a new name. A $0 yearly GA R Southern Memorial fund was created and sympathy sent to Mrs. Mary L Warren of Wakefield Mass on her husband’s death. National officers for the coming year were elected led by President Katie Hardcastle of Philadelphia.

Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary Ladies’ Aid Society, Sons of Veterans Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple G. A. R. Southern Memorial Mary L Warren Wakefield Mass Katie Hardcastle Philadelphia Penn Stella W. Richards Verymouth Heights Mayme Herbst Canton, C Moynihan Ella Berry Newport Della A. ©. Goodrich Maryland National Council Addie M. Wallace Indianapolis Ind Sarah FE. Milham St. Paul

Reception by the Daughters of the Revolution at Colonial Building

Yesterday afternoon at the Colonial building the Daughters of the Revolution hosted visiting delegates. In the receiving line stood Massachusetts senior regent Adeline F. Fitz and other leaders while Governor Bates and Lt Governor Guild attended among a list of notable guests. Music by the Carlo Carciotto Trio highlighted the event.

Colonial Building Daughters of the Revolution Adeline F. Fitz Massachusetts Caroline P. Heath FE. A. Wheeler John T. Bates Curtis Guild, Jr Fannie P. Minot Woman's Relief Corp Carlo Carciotto E. A. Burton Minute B. Trip Eliza Satterson H. E. Weston Helen E. Doyle M. A. Osgood Dwight N. Ensign Clara H. Coburn John I. Bates Curtis Guild Clark Perrin Austin

Water cart horse and man plunge 14 feet at Brookline reservoir

A man James Mullen a horse and a heavy watering cart fell 14 feet from an embankment onto the street at the old Boston reservoir in Brookline near Warren street. The accident occurred during work supervised by Brookline park commissioners. Mullen sustained facial and body bruises with no serious injuries. the horse was badly injured and the cart wrecked.

Old Boston Brookline Warren Street Brookline Park Commissioners James Mullen Mullen

Murderer Knapp Clears a Comrade in Ohio

Alfred Knapp confessed just before execution in Columbus to assaulting Hallie and Sallie Matzer at Hamilton about two years ago in a crime not previously charged. He said he wanted to clear Joseph Roth of all suspicion, as Roth had been accused but later acquitted.

Columbus Alfred Knapp Hallie Sallie Matzer Hamilton Joseph Roth Knapp Roth

Cuticura Complete Treatment for Skin Humours

An advertisement touts the Cuticura system for psoriasis eczema and related skin conditions. It promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a complete, safe, and economical cure for infants to adults, claiming rapid relief and permanent cure with worldwide distribution and mail order details.

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