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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

4

Forfeits Top $40,000 In Boralma Derby Contests

New York July 1 Forfeits totaling 40000 were deposited to bind the Boralma Lord Derby and Boralma The Abbot races set for August. Owners Lawson Smathers Scannell added funds to reach the current pool with Hartford as site and best two of three heats.

New York Thomas W. Lawson Boralma Lord Derby B. E. Smathers Lawson Smathers Scannell Hartford

Harvard Nine Honored at University Club Banquet

Harvard baseball club members gathered at the University Club hosted by William H. Coolidge. John Lowell presided as cheers hailed 190 team members and stars like Pitcher Clarkson and Pitcher Stillman.

Harvard Nine The Crimson Baseball Enthusiasts Harvard Yale University Club William H. Coolidge Harvard Baseball Club Boston John Lowell Clarkson Stillman

Boston Sailing Regatta Sets Eight Class Races And Prizes

The Boston regatta committee schedules eight classes for Friday off City Point South Boston with C T and X divisions, two handicap tiers, a Dorchester Y C dory race, Savin Hill Y C tender, and an open tender class. Prizes range up to 20 dollars in some classes. Team entries may still be filed with A T Bliss at 60 Pearl Street before 5 p m tomorrow.

City of Boston City Point South Boston Yacht Racing Association Dorchester Yacht Club Dorchester Y. Co. Dory Savin Hill Y. C Y. Mr. A Deer Island Fort Independence Little Fellows Dorchester Bay A. T. Bliss Pearl Street Boston

Titus Reaches Henley As Canadians Lead Grand Cup Hopes

C S Titus of the Union Boat Club New York arrived at Henley England. Canadians including Scholes the sculler are expected July 3. Scholes reportedly equalled the diamond sculls record after fast Bourne End course time. Several crews are arriving daily as the race for the grand challenge cup centers on the Canadians and third Trinity.

Henley England C. S. Titus Union Boat Club New York Scholes Bourne End Trinity

Mrs Goelet Offers Consolation Prize in Boat Race

Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia arrived at Kiel and fined the Emperor and others at the Garden Club banquet. Mrs Ogden Goelet offers 2000 marks consolation prize for Thursday’s race by the special class boats defeated by the Uncle Sam.

Kiel Prince Henry of Prussia Ogden Goelet

Westchester Club Invites Top Doubles for Week-Long Tennis

The Westchester Country Club tennis committee announced a seven day invitation doubles tournament starting next Monday. Contestants include national doubles champions Ward and Davis, George and Bob Wrenn, Whitman and Ware of Boston, Western champions Little and Alexander, Canadian champions Clothier and Ogden. Each team plays all others with the top winner claiming the title.

New York Westchester Country Club Today Ward Davis George Bob Wrenn Whitman Ware Boston Little Alexander Clothier and Ogden

Tennis Championship Opens Second Day At Mountain Station

The Middle States annual tournament continued at Orange Lawn Club Mountain Station N Y with first and second rounds in the men scratch singles and two preliminary rounds in the ladies singles. Miss Jones who won in Philadelphia last week defeated Miss Atkinson in straight sets.

New York Middle States Orange Lawn Tennis Club Mountain Station N. S Miss Jones Philadelphia Miss Atkinson

Connecticut Stakes Highlight at New Haven Coliseum Ride

The seventh meet at New Haven Coliseum produced top performances as George Collett set a state record by riding five miles in 11 minutes 20 and 4-5 seconds. Other events followed with equally exciting finishes.

New Haven Conn New Haven Coliseum George Collett

Emeralds vs Parnells at Wood Island on July 4

The Emerald football team of East Boston will face the Parnells in a match at Wood Island on July 4 at 10 a.m. The event gathers local clubs for a morning contest with community interest.

Emerald East Boston The Parnells Wood Island

Five Favorites Win at Narragansett Park

Five favorites captured six events at Narragansett Park on July 1 despite favorable track and weather. Appointee narrowly edged Outsider for the fifth race, while Marathon led the mile in the final event as Moor and King Edward posted wins in earlier sprints and middle-distance races.

Providence R. I Narragansett Park Marathon Shark Grail George W. Dasoh Landry Bismarck Gannon Canderson P. Hewitt King Edward Lady Lona Brady Bonus Nelson Moor Lanery Arden Garrigan Evan Barbier Wunderlich Aster McGovern Candling Kiston Appointee J. Daly Condiment Outsider

New York to Lenox 160 Mile Run Sets Record

Courtlandt Field Bishop of New York drove his 12 horsepower car from New York to Lenox covering 160 miles in 11 hours on a muddy route via Poughkeepsie Sharon Conn Lakeville and Barrington. He left at 7 a m and reached Lenox at 6 p m the car having arrived from Paris yesterday.

Lenox Courtlandt Field Bishop New York Stage Road Poughkeepsie Sharon

Binghamton Meet Opens on Central New York Circuit

The Binghampton meet in Binghamton New York opened with pacing results led by Prince A. in 2 13, May Wilkes second and Rosie IL third. Annie M won pace with Black oe second and Tinker third. Trotting winner Anteea with Lizzie Rating second and Zanonia third. Best times listed 2 13, 2 16 and 2 17 ¼.

Binghamton N. Y Binghampton Annie M Blackoe Tinker Anteea Lizzie Rating Secone Zanonia

Bicycle Races Set at M Street Playground South Boston

Friday events under City Point Wheelmen management include a mile open five mile open boys race and team race at the M street playground South Boston entries close at noon Friday with Harry O Hare 662 Broadway South Boston no entrance fee mandated.

M Street Playground South Boston City Point Wheelmen Harry O’ Hare Broadway

Renault Wins First Prize in Paris Vienna Race

The committee in Vienna awards Marcel Renault first prize for the Paris to Vienna race despite Renault not stopping at Floridsdorf central station where final times were recorded. Henri Farman takes second, Edmond third, Maurice Farman fourth, and Zborowski fifth.

Vienna Paris Marcel Renault Florisdorf Renault Henri Farman Edmond Maurice Farman Zborowski

Sulkin to Race Martin in Charles River Park match

Large turnout expected for a motorcycle paced match race between Sammie Sulkin of the South and Hubert Martin amateur Rhode Island champion at Charles River Park tomorrow evening. Elkes and Walthour, top contingent for the meet, trained hard and expect to break 43 miles in the hour.

Sammie Sulkin South Nd Hubert Martin Rhode Island Charles River Park Elkes Walthour

Boston Baseball Notes and Player Signings Highlight Day

Ladies day marks Merle Adkins debut this afternoon per Jimmy Collins. Boston infield ranks small except Lachance. Gleason Ferris and Parent praised. Attendance yesterday limited by weather with 895 in city. Gilmore joins Roxbury side Pascoal Rhode Island as shortstop for rest of season. Frank Foreman now pitching for Kansas City. Pitcher stats show Adkins, White, Young, Callahan leading wins. Selbach named captain of All American trio. Assumption Catholic Association seeks $100 purse at Winthrop Friday. Watertown B B C manager seeks strong opponent for July 12 game.

Merle Adkins Jimmy’’ Collins Lachance Boston Gleason Ferris Parent Stahl Jimmy” Collins Tom Regan George Gilmore Roxbury Fox Pascoal, R. I Freeman Collins Buck Frank Foreman Baltimore Kansas City Henry White Georgetown Philadelphia Nationals Adkins Young Callahan Powell Griffith Harper Selbach Assumption Catholic Association Winthrop Assumption William Downing Watertown B. B. C Fayette Street Watertown

Cambridge Aldermen Reject Mayor’s Veto On License And Office Hours

Cambridge Aldermen refused Mayor McNamee’s veto of a junk dealer license for William Ford and kept the 8 am to 2 pm office hours for the city treasurer. The board also approved $11,000 for Ward 2 land for a school and for a separate $11,000 land purchase for a school house lot. They planned July 4 bells and displaying Old Glory on public buildings.

Cambridge McNamee William Ford Ford Gray City Hall Treasury Department Martin Witte Pleasant Street Board of Park Commissioners George A. Perkins

Winthrop Prepares for Great Day Parade and Literary Program

Wet morning dampened decorating plans in Winthrop but sunlit afternoon spurred activity as homes and hotels adorned in flags. A two day program in a tent near the center depot features a large literary program with speeches by state and local figures, band performances, solos, and a Sunday devotional service led by multiple ministers.

Winthrop Albert W. Cobb George A. Foxcroft H. Green Charles A. Grant Channing Howard E. M. Stearns H. R. Fiske Winthrop Brass Band Joseph Carden Episcopal Church Josephine Hyde Ier. Winthrop Brass Band K. C. Brown J. A. Horton D. D Episco 1 A. L. Squier Albert Walkley A. V. Dimock The Baptist Church Weber Katharine Burrows Baltimore America

Byfield Bicentennial Celebrations Mark Town Parish History

Byfield parish plans a two day 200th anniversary with July 27 church services commemorating church founding and Byfield history. July 30 secular exercises include music a poem a historical address by Dr. John L. Ewell and Edward Everett Hale with likely attendee Secretary Moody of the navy. tours of historic sites and a large tent dinner.

Byfield Newbury Rowley Georgetown John L. Ewell Theological School Howard University Washington Edward Everett Hale Moody of the Navy

Dixon Youthful Bookkeeper Dies at North End Home

Thomas Dixon third son of ex-Alderman Edward W Dixon of the North End died at his parents 201 Salem Street shortly before noon after a long illness Born February 1877 he attended Eliot Grammar School English High School Bryant & Stratton College and worked as bookkeeper at his father's Atlantic Avenue firm He was active in local social circles and the funeral will be from the family home with a 10 o'clock requiem at St Stephen's Church.

Thomas Dixon Edward W. Dixon North End Salem Street Mr. Dixon Eliot Grammarchool Bryant & Stratton’s College

Girl Kills Man After Attack Near Oneida Farm

Cora Isabelle Waltz, 17, shot and killed George Helmer, 40, on Burt Olay’s farm near Oneida New York after Helmer threatened her and attacked the Waltz family. The first bullet grazed farm superintendent T. E. Myars. the second hit Helmer above the eye, causing instant death. Waltz was arrested at the scene.

Oneida N. Y Cora Isabelle Waltz George Helmer Burt Olay George Waltz Olay Waltz Cora Waltz Helmer James Hall Miss Waltz Mr. Waltz T. E. Myars Chittenango

Old Boston Printer Dead

Alvan B. Fuller longtime Boston printer dies at 76 Cross Street Malden after a Civil War service as drummer boy and first class boy. He worked for the Herald Advertiser Standard Home Journal and Globe. Survived by wife Flora Tufts a son Alvan T and daughter Martha H. Fuller. Funeral Sunday July 6.

Alvan B. Fuller Cross Street Malden Boston Norwich Conn Maine Sharpshooters United States Sabine James E. English Connecticut New York Herald Boston Herald Advertiser Standard Home Journal Globe Flora A. Tufts Maiden Alvan T Martha H. Fuller Fuller Franklin Typographical Society Boston Typographical Union Gettysburg Post Cuba

June 17 Committee Dines at Quincy House

June 17 parade chief marshal Wiames Coady hosted an informal dinner at the Quincy House for Charlestown committee members and close friends. About 50 Charlestown men attended as speakers shared brief remarks and bouquets were given, with a light, jovial mood throughout.

Wiames Coady Charlestown Quincy House Henry&. Pike Thomas E. Spain George Huey A .D. Bullock Maurice J. Power Bernard J McCarron James M. Gleason Bernard F. Fardy Charles H. Ford

Fifth Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment Officers Meet at Young's Hotel

Thirty members of the Fifth Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment Officers Association gathered for the fourth annual meeting and dinner at Young's Hotel. Officers elected for the year were Captain E R Springer president, Lieutenant-Colonel Be Weaver vice president, Lieutenant E M Perkins secretary, and Captain H S Kincaid treasurer, with Lieutenant-Colonel M D Clement presiding. Major W W Stover acted as toastmaster during the banquet after a reception and business session. Guests included Colonel William H Oakes and General Jophanus H Whitney of the Second Brigade M V M.

Fifth Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment Officers’ Association Young's Hotel E. R. Springer Newton Be. Weaver E. M. Perkins Malden Ih. S&. Kincaid

Newfoundland colonial revenue hits record high

The colonial revenue for the year ending June 30 totaled almost 2.2 million dollars, surpassing last year by about 120 thousand. Officials say the colony’s financial condition is the best in its history.

ST. Johnn’s,N. F

Lynn Aldermen Reelect City Messenger and Solicitor

The Lynn Board of Aldermen re elected Clarence J. Allen as city messenger and Starr Parsons as city solicitor. Allen has just been elected president of the State organization of city messengers. The board raised the public works chairman salary from 3500 to 2000.

Lynn Board of Aldermen Clarence J. Allen Starr Parsons Allen State Organization of City Messengers Public Works

Chaffee Letter Presses Philippine Court Inquiry

General Chaffee sent a letter to the board probing Major Gardener’s charges of cruelty by American officers in Tayabas Luzon. He notes Gardener abandoned claims against hostile officers and cites the war secretary’s intent to hear witnesses. Gardener may withhold witnesses. cross examination on civil and military action in Tayabas continues.

Manila Chaffee Cornelius Gardener Tayabas Luzon Gardener Philippines War Root Root Taft Lucenas

Manila reports record cholera cases in a single day

In Manila on July 1 the health report shows 41 new cholera cases, the highest daily total since the epidemic began, signaling a worsening outbreak and stressing public health response.

Manila

Boston Lawyer Edward Hall Weds Sally Maynard Drew

Edward Kimball Hall of Newtonville Mass and Sally Maynard Drew of Lancaster N H were married at St Pauls Church Lancaster by Rev Marcus Carroll Dr William R P Emerson of Boston was groomsman and Miss Helen Ball of Waverley maid of honor The bride's father Irving Webster Drew is a prominent lawyer and partner of Governor Jordan with several bridesmaids and ushers listed.

Lancaster N. H Edward Kimball Hall Newtonville Mass Sally Maynard Drew St. Paul's Church Marcus Carroll Hall Powers, Hall & Jones Boston Irving Webster Drew Jordan Charles P. Hall Shelburne Falls Dartmouth Harvard Law School Drew Radcliffe William R. P. Emerson Helen Ball Waverley Christine Romare Atlanta, Ga Mary JL. Hall Florence Aldrich Littleton Florence Goodwin Roxbury Bessie Burns Bridgeport

Boston Interest Gathers for Bar Harbor Wedding

All fashionable Boston attends the Bar Harbor wedding of Reginald Mansfield Johnson and Julia Pierpont Edwards at the Church of St Saveur with Bishop Lawrence officiating. The ceremony features maid of honor Dorothy Edwards and best man Archibald Blanchard, with numerous ushers and bridesmaids from Boston and New York. The Johnsons will tour England after the festivities. a wedding breakfast at Eastcote hosts two to three hundred guests.

Boston Bar Harbor Reginald Mansfield Johnson Curtis Guild, Jr Jack Lavalle Molly Vonson Julia Pierpont Edwards Pierpont Edwardses New York Church of St. Saveur William Lawrence Commonwealth Avenue William Osborn Baker Dorothy Edwards Archibald Blanchard John Blanchard John C. Rice Theodore C. Hoague Charles 8S. Payson Gouveneur Morris Archibald Cary Harrison Edward Thurston Elliott Johnson Langdon Marvin Albany Hinckle Alice Ripley Edith Greenough Rosalie Campbell Johnson England Eastcote Edwards

Priest from Na varre Converts to Protestantism in New York

The Rev. John Hennes of Na varre Ohio resigned from the Roman Catholic church after embracing Protestant teaching from Rev. James A. O Connor. He announced his withdrawal at Christ's Mission in New York and sent his resignation to Bishop Horstmann on June 28 before joining O Connor at a Bible conference in Northfield Massachusetts.

New York John H. Hennes Cleveland Navarre James A. O'Connor Christ's Mission West Twenty-first Street Chapel of Christ’s Mission Hennes Mr. O'Connor Ohio Horstmann O'Connor Northfield Mass

Woman renounces science faith before death in New Jersey

Mrs. Elizabeth Wild, who reunited with her son William Lister after two years apart, died after two days of having renounced Christian Science and embraced Roman Catholicism. Her illness led to calls for healers Emily J. Besser and Miss Southworth, and later Dr. B Cyphers, but the patient did not recover. The conversion preceded her death and an inquiry about certificate duties noted the county physician would certify.

Belleville N. J Elizabeth Wild William Lister Dr. B. Cyphers Dr. Cyphers Lister Mrs. Besser

Prosecution Warns Off Prize Fight At West End Coliseum

Circuit Attorney Folk informs police that a proposed prize fight between Young Corbett and Dave Sullivan at the West End Coliseum Thursday violates Missouri law. He states it is a felony and vows to prosecute all participants and abettors after a full investigation.

ST. Louis Folk Today West End Coliseum Young Corbett Dave Sullivan Missouri

Plant stock attacked in New Haven suit over estate

In Waterbury heirs contesting removal of Henry B Plant estate property to New York an attachment of 3170000 in Plant Investment Co stock was served on assistant secretary Paul Harrison. Attachments totaling 100000 were placed on related Connecticut real estate in the same suit.

New Haven Conn Henry B. Plant Charles B Horace G. Headiey Waterbury New York Plant Investment Couo Lant Paul Harrison Alse Connecticut

Tufts Classmates Betrothal Marks Era of Coeducation

Ernest G. Hapgood and Edith Kinne, Tufts class of 1901, announce their engagement. Hapgood, tall left tackle and Campus favorite, played at Tufts Brown and Colby Academy, later taught at West Newbury High. Kinne, prominent in campus life, taught in Springfield after Tufts, and starred in Mask of Comes.

Edith Kinne Ernest Granger Hapgood Tufts College Hapgood Tufts Knowton Comus Colby Acade New Sampshire Brown Brown Wale Miss Kinne All Round Delta Sizma Milton Comes Mr Hapgood Goddard Seminary Barre Springfield West Newbury High School Newburyport

Millard and Adams Engaged for Missionary Life in China

Engagement announced between William Harold Millard of Cambridge and Edith Cushing Adams of Han Yang China. Millard, a Cambridge native and Harvard graduate, will join the American Baptist Missionary Union in China this fall after completing studies at Newton Theological Institution. Adams, daughter of English missionary C. J. Adams, was born in Han Yang and educated in England. Their wedding date is pending and will precede their departure for China.

William H. Millard Edith Cushing Adams William Harold Millard Cambridge Hanjano China Millard American Baptist Missionary Union Waltham Harvard College Clases Newton Theological Institution Miss Adams C. J. Adams Hanyano Han Yang England Massachusetts Newton J. Millard The Theological School

Mary MacLane Plans Eastward Visit to Radcliffe College

Chicago dispatch reports Mary MacLane of Butte, now rich from her book The Story of Mary MacLane, will travel to Chicago within a week to attend Radcliffe College. She will visit New York next, then other cities, with plans influenced by finances and a shared gift to Miss Frances Corbin of Missoula, who helped her in Butte High School.

Chicago Mary MacLane Butte Radcliffe College Harvard New York Frances Corbin Missoula, Mont

Boston Police Captains Let Loose With Dignity Shelved at Bass Point

A party of Boston police captains in plain clothes visited Bass Point on July 1 enjoying bowling, a fish dinner raid, and singing after a day of informal camaraderie. The group, led by Superintendent Pierce and including multiple captains, toured shops, drank, and left behind many empty bottles before returning to Boston.

Nahant Bass Point Boston Station House Pierce Hoffman Foster Gas Kin Cain Wescott O’lalor Donovan Hanley Hunt Kimball Peabody Warren Hall Dugan Brown City Goodwin Akeeteritains Aula Lang

Castoria for Infants and Children

An old advertisement notes Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children. It emphasizes a familiar formula and the promise of gentle relief from common ailments without harsh effects. The ad reassures parents of a dependable product used over generations.

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