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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1894

Page

2

East Boston Parade Float Imagery From Contested Pageant

A detailed, lively scene of an elaborate parade with floats and characters. The Bohemian Club produced a pageant including mythic figures, a plantation scene, King Lear, and scenes of busy urban life. It ends with the Assumption Band and a nod to local advertising displays.

Hoss Shay Mary Orient Cycle Club Boston Gentlemen's Driving Association Chapman Grammar School Bibbing Falstaff Julius Cesar Macbeth Macduff King Lear Dias Bohemian Club Assumption Kidd East Boston

East Boston Fourth of July Parade Driven by Float Pageantry

A detailed eye on East Boston's Fourth of July parade describes fantastical floats, living statues, living pictures from Palace Theatre, a marching troupe led by Charley Awful, and a giant crowd. Notable displays include a living portrait of Our strong woman, a parade of Abenakis Indians, and a park float with burlesque policemen. Reporters atop a float recount vantage points, tree interference, and spectators from homes, windows, and verandas. The post parade review in Central Square marks a festive close with civic leaders, reporters, and photographers capturing the event.

Bucksport Maine Palace Theatre Charley Awful Jemmie Clarke Charley

Boston Hall Finale Reflects Morning Successes

A major city event in Boston drew prominent officials and well known figures, with a large audience enjoying a fitting climax to the morning’s successes. By shortly after noon the crowd thinned and the affair was declared concluded.

Boston

East Boston Fourth of July Reception Impresses Crowd

Armory Hall hosted a grand informal reception after the parade with 600 guests including city officials and dignitaries. East Boston and clubs such as Bohemian, Outing, Breerton, and YMCA groups provided hospitality, with free ferries drawing families, and notable attractions like the Living Pictures float and local personalities celebrated in a lively, old‑time spirit.

Armory Hall Maverick Sumner Boston East East Boston Post Gosf Bohemian Club Fitton School London Street Boston College Brereton Central Square Alderman Witt Young Men's Catholic Union Moore Street Brown Gus Murphy Maverick Rifles Veteran Association Carnival William S. Hahn Harry Colby Jim Corcoran Joe Maccabe Palace Theatre King Lear Julia Grey Bennington Street Charlie Campbell Rattis Winnisimmer Cycle Club Chelsea George Bragden

Saugus Trots Throng Watches Weather Slow Races

Saugus July 4 old Franklin course hosted four trotting events in front of about 3000 spectators. A heavy shower and high wind slowed times. the 2:32 race required seven heats and grew tiresome, while the 2:16 pacing thrilled fans as Merry Legs yielded to Pharon. The 2:27 featured Tomah and Margaret L. trading heats, and the 2:13 pacing saw Klick Klock, Bunco Jr., and Gil Curry clash with Demorrest filling in for illness.

Saugus Old Franklin Race Course Merry Legs Pharon Tomah Jack Bowen Margaret L Brockton Johnson Klick Klock Gil Curry Bunco, Jr Newell Demorrest Old Orchard Beach Ham Brock Happy Minnie B. m G. Moe Pop Rigaud Cora Barlum C. Abbott Fanny Wilkes Wood Ty Rae Rob Roy B. G Swan Elle Merrow Br. m Zie Doutigy Chile BL Percy Cccessees SR W. Sheridan Sterling An. H John Cheney the Dude M. Demarest Rebus Ulemy Stable J. J. Bowen Caledeae Ea Henry Titer Glimmer John Wiley Hood's McGregor Ch. H Hood Farm Ulodi B. H Snow Juno Withers Ch. m Be. m B. Snow Auratus Demarest Eeee Rere

Brain and Nerve Affections Specialist Dr Myron Leclercque

Dr Myron E Leclercque, specialist in diseases of the brain and nervous system, lists residence at 278 Boylston Street. Fragments mention brain and nerve affections locomotor ataxia and epilepsy.

Myron E. Leclerque Boylston Street

July Merrimack and Fitchburg track meet opens in Concord

About 2000 spectators see a muddy Capitol City Driving Park as favorites win in straight heats. In the 2:45 class Adra Bell sells for 10 against 4. In the 2:19 class Twang sells for 1 with bets declared off amid an investigation of a horse identity and fraud charges. Whipper runs an exhibition between heats.

Concord N. H Merrimack and Fitchburg Capitol City Driving Park Adra Bell Twang Hoey Whipper

Suffolk Games at Lake Walden Highlight Fast Track Events

The Suffolk Athletic Club hosted its annual Lake Walden meet with a large crowd. Notable results include Rushworth winning the three mile in a heated race, Fuller taking the dash final, Morrissey edging Stewart in the 600 yards, and Doyle securing the mile title. Several 100 yard dash heats and finals determined winners from B A A, Loyola, S B A C, and other clubs, with fast times and strong sprints marking the day.

Frank Morrissey Lowell A. A J. A. Stewart St. Mary's A. C A. M. Remington Rushworth A. C C. H. Bean Suffolk Athletic Club Lake Walden Bean Fuller Joe Doyle Morrissey Stewart Frank Rowe Tom Keane Mark Kilroy L. A W. D. Fuller Tom E. Burke Marck Kilroy Loyola A. G M. J. Doyle J. S. Rushworth Susz Cne Ird Nelsop

Beverly Sports Day Highlights Independence Week Events

Beverly is home to a Independence Day sports program by the Beverly Athletic Association. Morning bicycle races led into afternoon athletic events on the Common with forenoon and evening activities featured.

Beverly Beverly Athletic Association

Boston School Entertainments Delight Crowded Halls

Boston primary and higher school children filled halls and theatres for benefit events. Variety acts including Magic Dwarf operettas and Punch and Judy shows drew large crowds despite sweltering air, with all performances enjoyed to the fullest extent.

Boston

Armory Plan Backed For Attleboro by Town Committee

Attleboro July 4 The town committee on building an armory for the Attleboro Light Infantry voted to recommend purchase of land in the town center for 5500 and to construct an armory at a total cost not exceeding 22000.

Attleboro Attleboro Light Infantry

Walsh and Casey Sentenced in Coltsville Break-In Case

Pittsfield dispatch reports John J. Walsh alias William Abington released from Northampton jail and brought to Pittsfield by Chief Nicholson. Walsh and James Casey, jailed for a July 1892 Coltsville burglary, were indicted in January 1893 and to be tried this month. Walsh and Casey had received eighteen and twelve months respectively in Northampton for a similar offence.

Pittsfield John J. Walsh William Abington Northampton Nicholson James Casey Walsh Coltsville Casey

Baltimore Club releases Mullane for poor pitching

Baltimore July 4 report states pitcher Mullane has been released unconditionally by the Baltimore Base Ball Club due to consistently poor performance. President Hanlon and Treasurer Van der Horst decided there would be no trade opportunity and acted immediately to end his tenure.

Baltimore Mullane Baltimore Baseball Club Iste Hanlon van der Horst

Marblehead Loses Noted Citizen Benjamin F. Russell

Marblehead reports the death of Benjamin F. Russell at age five. He served as surveyor of highways and chief of police, and held leadership roles in the Order of American Mechanics and other organizations.

Marblehead Benjamin F. Russell Order of American Mechanics

American Wringer Co Manufacturers and Repair Service

The American Wringer Co offers wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers at 12 and Broadway extension. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mail orders promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Real Estate Ad for Lindendale Suburb in Malden

REAL ESTATE. THE WORKINGMAN'S SUBUR. Lindendale, in Malden on the Saugus Branch of the B. & M. R. R. at Linden station. Finely improved with streets sidewalks shade trees city water and a church school stores depot and town conveniences within minutes' walk. Choice lots left at very low prices. Only $1 to $3 down and the same per week. No interest or taxes notes or mortgages. Get free tickets at our office and see how attractive Lindendale is. WOOD ON 18 School st Boston.

Workingman’s Subur Lindendale Malden Saugus Linden Station Wood, ON School St Boston

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