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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1890

Page

2

Dedham Regatta and Fourth of July Celebrations Across Towns

Dedham Boat Club held a three-quarter mile regatta with Adirondack double sculls and canoes on the Charles River, won by blues and then other colors, followed by athletic events on Church Green. Cambridge, Newton, Waltham, Quincy, Fall River, Salem, Lynn, Gloucester, Nashua and Lawrence all reported varied Fourth of July observances including bonfires, parades, races, balloon ascensions, and large crowds, with prizes and notable performances across multiple venues.

Cimara Charles Rogers George Dudley French Humphreys Dudley Crimsons Rogers W. J. Southgate Fred P. Smith C. F P. Hagen W. Chickering Adirondacks A. M. Worthington Albert Hale, Jr Chester Lords George Smith Harry Cole Lewis K. Conant F. H. French Edward Easterbrook DT Frenel Court Street Roger Spaulding Harry VY Conant J. D. French Albert Hide, Jr Cgeorge Dudley J. R. Bullard, Jr Boil Dundley Bullard Ellery Bullard D. P. Wight K. L. News Albert Hale,Jr Charles S. Loring Edward Capen J. J. Lathrop George Hooper Charles E. Conant A. F. Fisher Guy ©. Charmel A. F. Worthington Newton Newton Centre Henry Payne R. §. Tobey Crystal Lake Nonantom Square J. N. Peabody Waltham Waltham Tennis Club J. Moore Brigha Emerson Eppsworth Mount Prospect Prospect Tennis Club Fall River Fall River Cricket Club New Jersey Athletic Club Bergen Point N. J New Jersey Watuppa Pond Lawrence Holden Laura Lena Alice Annie Central Station Nashua N. H N. EL Pettee Boston Jumbo Frank Hy. Wilkes Lexington Colonel Stevens Abram Milford Hisrry W. of Medford General Pachem Winifican Duke of Pepperell Golddust Johnny Galt Cesar Frank McMaster Manchester Concord NasiRua

Fourth of July Parade and Events End with Fireworks in Portland

Portland July 4 celebration honoring the Army of the Potomac drew 10,000 plus visitors. The grand parade featured naval personnel, state militia, Grand Army posts, veterans, and fire departments led by Lt Commander Kelknap. Generals and dignitaries reviewed from Lincoln Park, including Sherman, Hamlin, Devens, and Butler. A damßke reception for 800 followed at the Tahoe residence of George A. Thomas, then steamer rides to Little Cheabeague. Evening fireworks capped the day amid contests for fire companies and steamboats, with winners announced for water-borne and hand engine events.

Portland Kelknap Sprague Grand Army Sons of Veterans Knights of the Golden Eagle Portland Department Army of the Otomac Lincoln Park Sherman Hannibal Hamlin Devens Porter Collis Gherardi Burleich General Butler Butler Pary Tahoe George A. Thomas State Street Cheabeague Army of the Potomac Demme Congressman Boutelle Army of the Potoman Melcher Boutelle Portland Street Portand Fairfield Long Reach Bath Cobyssee Gardiner Cobboses Kennebec Brunswick Androscoggin Topsham Niagara Dingo Ellsworth Thonic Ellsworth Falls General Bates Lisbon Falls Lilsworth T Niagara Richiyou Continentals Deluge Rewer Eagles V'Mentais Gare

Accidents and Fireworks Injuries Across Cities

A series of accidental injuries and fatalities occurred during Fourth of July celebrations. In Chelsea a eighteen year old Brockton resident, Harry Higgins, was killed when a cartridge failed to explode and a revolver discharged into his head. Numerous others from Roxbury, East Boston, and nearby towns suffered hand injuries, lacerations, eye wounds, burns, or amputations from cannon crackers and fireworks. A man in East Boston died after being struck by a streetcar wheel, and a collision damaged two electric cars near West Chester park. In Malden and McVille reports detailed children and adults injured while handling revolvers, blasting explosives, or fireworks, with several cases potentially life altering.

Harry Higgins Brockton Chelsea Marine Hospital Dock Patrick Morris Norfolk Avenue Roxbury Robert Noonan Parker Street George McCormack Summer Street Boston Albert G. Seymour East Ninety Seventh Street New York City Tremont Street Willard Perry Everett Street Natick Albany Joseph Golley Bickford Street Frederick Seipper Yeoman Street Joseph Dunn Sharon Street William Broader Zeider Place Richard Scharbines Yeomans Street Patrick Roach Fabin Street Atwood George F F. Brooks City Hospital West Chester Park Arnold Mordauer Hancock Street Massachusetts General Hospital Malden Willie Sullivan Willie Litel Savem David Lewis Jences Fold Pickman House Altheac

Begging for Flowers Stirs Editor Over Street Children Issue

In a letter to the Post the writer questions a long tolerated custom of poor children begging for flowers in public streets. She argues it trains boldness in beggars, harms behavior, and contrasts with legal limits on begging. The piece cites incidents of women being approached and pressed to part with flowers, urging limits on charity and a shift away from street solicitation.

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Fourth of July Celebrations Across Framingham and Newport

Framingham held a grand Fourth with a parade of antiques and hor ribles, cash prizes for local exhibits, a two mile trades procession, band concerts, children's entertainments, and afternoon athletic events. Newport observed a quiet holiday with sunrise salutes, flags, yacht parades, public picnics, and Major Gibbs hosting 2300 children. Mrs. Kennal lauded American women, especially the feminine brain, for quick understanding.

Newprt R. I. Newport R. L. Jly Newport Navy T. Joseph Parish Theodore K.gibbs New York

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