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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
2
The report outlines labor groups debating a co operative Emergency Hospital project led by Dr Galvin. Workers consider raising funds through small weekly contributions while unions discuss a certificate system and wage earners hospital concept to serve union and non union members alike.
A fragmented plea from a trades council editor appears to urge readers to donate or participate in a new appeal. The excerpt hints at wage concerns and a moderate stance for working people amid ongoing social debates.
A letter urges keeping the Emergency Hospital under single leadership, arguing city rules hinder success. The author praises Dr Galvin's management, warns against city control, and notes the hospital serves nearby towns and has operated for eight years.
A fragmented 19th century note claims a plan to sell the Philippines to a foreign power, triggering discussion among merchants. The brief mentions calls for a sale and concerns over colonial influence and trade implications.
Amateur cycling events featured a mix of sprint and distance races. Notable results include a one mile event won by F J Cadwell in 2 13 and a tandem two mile race won by Pierce’s team in 3 13 2 6. State records fell during the meet though conditions caused some illnesses in the motor paced segment.
George Gillon son of Charles H Gillon of Milford was riding home from Medway when he collided with Briatain rider Purdy near the Medway road junction. Gillon fell on a large stone, was knocked unconscious and taken home as Dr Bemis attended. Purdy suffered facial bruises and blamed himself for being on the wrong side.
Chel sea Cycle Club held a ten mile open race on a mile track with time handicaps. Scratch men led after initial laps but spectators and some high markers dispute the judges verdict claiming the leading group did not gain a fair advantage. Local papers note possible changes in racing standards from the L A W.
New road records by Charles Mack mark a busy cycling scene. Lehritter completes 1500 miles, while Butler faces gatekeeping against Cooper amid racing board tensions. Park Commission hearings loom on automobiles in parks as critics urge legislative change to shift duties.
Brief account notes Gaelic champions in football and hurling as clubs settle the matter. Mentions a medal fete and large allied attendance in a concluding event.
The fragment lists park street event results with several names such as Hig an, Singha Connolly, Songony, and Curran. It mentions distances like 2 1-2 and mile metrics and notes race references with unclear endings.
Bert Russell of Springfield lowered the road record between Springfield and Boston and back. He covered 138 miles in 14 hours 12 minutes, beating the old mark of 14 hours 47 minutes. This was Russell's second attempt.
A Cleveland meeting at 761 Giddings avenue discussed efforts to secure discharge for volunteers of the Fourteenth United States Infantry stationed in Manila. The regiment includes over 900 Clevelanders who should have been discharged April 10. The petition calls for the release of the men.
Vienna reports Franz Josef has embraced Fraulein Eugenie Reingruber and the Purity League once ridiculed by the press. The ruler’s protection aims to promote all members of the Wend through publicity and performances at the Deutsche Volkstheatre as Religruber studies a large repertoire and receives offers from major Austrian and German theatres.
Local oarsmen trained along the Charles River ahead of the Labor Day regatta. John P Wise of the 3B A rower and Everett Pope of the B A A were among those testing in intermediate and senior singles. Weld Boat Club trainer Pat Donovan coached Union Boat Club crews Cabot Philis Gardner and Jim Brien, with West Indy and Bradford eight teams showing strong form.
Two clipper ships the Tillie BH Starbuck and the St Francis left Philadelphia yesterday bound for San Francisco to contest 10000 in stakes. Crews aboard, race timed from Cape Henlopen light, money posted by leading shipping men to settle whether wooden or iron ships are faster. Each about 1200 tons with general cargo. Starbuck commanded by Captain and St Francis by Captain.
Archis Whiting, year-old son of Mrs. Dora Whiting, fell from a boat near Glendale on Lake Winnipesaukes. He drowned but his body was recovered.
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