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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1902

Page

10

British Prince Opens Indian Princes Reception in London

The Prince of Wales hosted Indian princes at the India Office in London. Three thousand guests attended a lavish, garden like hall decor and ice cooled rooms. The King’s representative received swords from Indian officers before a supper and social event with royal family present.

London Prince of Wales Edward India Office Turkey Prin and Princcess Wales

Boston Fireworks Draw 60000 in Spectacular July Display

Crowds thronged Boston streets to view fireworks around the Common and Beacon streets with 60 000 or more spectators. The event featured Roman candles and a Teddy Roosevelt tableau ending the show. Police reported no serious incidents as bands and pyrotechnics drew crowds at Dorchester, Brighton, and Marine Park.

Boylston Street Beacon Street Boston Teddy” Roosevelt

Anniversary Mass Marks Portland Bishop O Connell

The first anniversary of Bishop William H. O Connell's installation as third bishop of Portland was observed with a solemn pontifical high mass in the Cathedral. He delivered an address before the consecration, as a large number of priests attended the ceremony.

Portland William H. O’connell Diocese of Bishem O'Connell

Seven Yachts Finish Within Time in Marblehead Corinthian Race

In Marblehead, July 4, 37 yachts started the Corinthian Club special invitation race. Only seven finished within the three and a half hour limit as shifting winds hampered progress for most boats. The Sally VI dominated the 25-foot class, while the Ruth and Aspinet led the B handicap. other classes failed to complete on time.

Marblehead Corinthian Club Archer’s Rock Cc. Y. C Cc. Y. C. Buoy C. Y. Cc. Buoy Half Way Rock Eagle Island Bar Buoy Bowditch Ledge Cutthroat Ledge C. Y.C. Buoy Cat Island Seboomook Chewink T’aiglon Calytso Sally Tabasco III Chloris Miemac Optteah Adams Brothers Rooster II Thecla Mildred II Pilot Little Haste Porcupine Nelma Katherine Hasie Biza Comforter Malillian Nethla Nobby Rattler Savage W. S Burgess Marillian Ruth Aspinet Sally VI Chewink Sr Seboomock Alypso L’aigion Baggera Sintram Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Rock Calypso Gloucester Adams Rooster Opitsah

Burns and injuries from firecrackers overwhelm city hospital

A long list of burn and injury cases from firecrackers fills Emergency Hospital and City Hospital. Victims include J R Answon 21 Roxbury conductor with both hands burned, Matilda Gossman 26 pantry girl with left hand burn, and many others from Roxbury and adjacent areas.

J. R. Answon Stanwood Street Roxbury Boston Matilda Gossman Jacob Hotel David Hartfield Rochester Street City Hospital Timothy Kelley Bromley Park Luco Petrocelli Flagg Street Patrick Coyle Hazel Walker Conley Street Albert Rogers Columbus Avenue Francis Hanson Sewall Street John Hamilton Windsor Street McCormick Brewery George H. Patterson Norfolk Street Arthur Connors Tabor Street William Bryan East Springfield Street City Hosital Haymarket Square Ike Brook Wiget Street Ernest Sylvester Wall Street E Eliza Kelley Garden Court Henry Sprague Chestnut Avenue Jamaica Plain Bernard Smith Traverse Street

Hand Burned by Firecracker Incident Shocks City

Julius Levi of 39 Oneida Street was standing in his doorway when an unknown boy, hiding in his doorway, placed a lit firecracker in Levi’s left hand. The blast badly burned his hand and he was treated at the Emergency Hospital.

Charles Krovosky Stillman Street Guttin Shultz Salem Street Harry Berkrowitz Merrimac Street Michael Duncan Joy Street Somerville James Faren Everett Street Boston James Faulkner Henry Moore Unity Street Julius Levi Oneida Street Ao A

Augusta Victim Loses Two Fingers From Cannon Crackers

Gottomia Augusta of 74 Salem Street was struck by a cannon cracker thrown by an unknown party while pushing a fruit cart on Brattle Street. The blast severed two fingers and he was moved to the Relief Hospital for treatment.

Gottomia Augusta Salem Street Brattle Street

Woman accidentally shot in leg in Methuen

Miss Blanche Blodgett was accidentally shot in the leg today by Willie F. Williamson who did not know the weapon was loaded. The wound is serious but no fatal result is feared.

Methuen Blanche Blodgett Willie F. Williamson

Boy Injured by Tandem Bicycle Collision

Joseph Rosen aged five living at 116 Union Park street was knocked down by a tandem bicycle at the corner of Washington and Waltham yesterday noon. The riders were Albert and Anthony Horner of 144 West Eighth street South Boston. He was treated for a deep head gash at Station 5 and sent home by his father. the injury is not serious.

Joseph Rosen Union Park Street Washington and Waltham Streets Albert Anthony Horner West Eighth Street Boston McQueeney

Injured Men Treated After Street Quarrel Encounters

Two men admitted to Emergency Hospital yesterday for injuries from quarrels after striking opponents. John Sullivan, 28, of 58 Conant Street Roxbury, had his right hand cut around 4 am after striking another man in the mouth. Charles Day, 28, of 476 Albany Street, also wounded.

John Sullivan Conant Street Roxbury Charles Day Albany Street

City Point regatta hampered by light wind forces resail

Wind failed the city regatta as four main classes failed to finish, prompting judges to order a resail at 10:30 after assessors noted close finishes in the first handicap, open tender, and Savin Hill divisions. The Elfreda led the first handicap with 2:56:45 corrected time, while Emma C. took second.

City Point Spectacle Island Golden Rod Julia Ventura Kiuna Reliance Emma Co Elfreda Hmma C Commercial Point Corr H. m H. C. Hall Emma C P. A. Coupal FE Crug Sieliccekieve'es Wie Guyer Vevieesees Peat W. L. Colson Ate A. Norwell Savin Hill Tenders Peres Eretes

Fire injures four during early morning blaze at clothing store

Four people suffered cuts from broken glass while trying to put out a fire on the first floor of 212 Pleasant Street. Victims include Fred Clarkson 20 of Carver Street, William O Brown 2 of 630 Washington Street, Irwin Booth 20 of 1 Fayette Street, and David Rosenthal of 0 Elliot Street. Annie Goldburg operated the second hand clothing store at the address.

Fred Clarkson Carver Street William O. Brown Washington Street Irwin Booth Fayette Street David Rosenthal Elliot Street Pleasant Street Annie Goldburg

Death in Boat Accident at Lynn Ferry Platform Injures Deckhand

Edgar L. Rolfe aged 25 of 298 Sumner Street Past Boston worked as a deckhand on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad ferry. He fell between the boat and the Atlantic Avenue platform near Lynn last evening and sustained a severe injury to his left thigh. He received treatment at the hospital relief station in Haymarket Square.

Edgar L. Rolfe Sumner Street Boston Boston, Revere Beach

Racing Collision Leaves Two Hurt at Franklin Park

Walter 8 Todd aged 23 suffered a broken collar bone after a collision with Mathew Drag horn during a bigeye race at Franklin Park. Both race participants were reported in Charlestown at City Hospital with Todd residing at 574 Massachusetts Avenue and Drag horn at 58 Main Street.

Walter 8. Todd Franklin Park Mathew Draghorn Todd Massachusetts Avenue Draghorn Main)street Charlestown

Boy Assaulted by Woman on Groton Street

William Malcolm a 12 year old of 740 Harrison Avenue was assaulted by an unknown woman who seized his cane and struck his neck. He received treatment at the City Hospital.

Groton Street William Malcolm Harrison Avenue City Hospital

Outing of Boston Working Men's Co operative Association

The Boston Working men's Co operative Association held its outing yesterday at Apollo Garden Roxbury attracting many Hebrews. Outdoor games awarded prizes for a 100 yard dash won by Gordon Diamond Curbman and a one mile bicycle race won by Cohen Roshkoff Meltz all Knickerbocker Bicycle Club members. Dancing and music filled the day and evening.

Boston Workingmen’s Co-operative Association Apollo Garden Roxbury Messrs Gordon Diamond Curbman Cohen Roshkoff Meltz Knickerbocker Bicycle Club

Burnham Arrested in Bracelet Larceny Case

Mrs. Mary J. Burnham of 169 Tremont Street was arrested by Division 16 officers for larceny of a $31 bracelet from Mrs. Annie Granger of 162 St Botolph Street last Wednesday.

Mary J. Burnham Tremont Street Annie Granger St. Botolph Street

Americans at London Fourth of July Banquet

The American Society in London hosted a July 4 banquet at the Hotel Cecil with 400 to 6500 attendees. Honorees included Sir Francis Grenfell, Sir John Gordon Sprigg, Sir Robert Bond, General Wheeler, and H Clay Evans. speeches followed despite Choate's pledge to omit most toasts.

London American Society Hotel Cecil Hkdward Ambassador Choate Francis Grenfell Malta John Gordon Sprigg Cane Robert Bond Newfoundland Joseph Wheeler H. Clay Evans King Edward Choate United States Roosevelt Mr. White

Fourth of July Celebrations Across European Capitals

Reports from Rome Vienna Copenhagen and Paris describe Fourth of July observances by American communities. In Rome Ambassador Meyer and Mrs Iddings hosted a reception with over 100 Americans. Vienna saw a large American colony banquet at Hotel Bristol. Copenhagen marked the day with a banquet and a U S minister address. Paris held a reception at the U S embassy with Mrs Horace Porter and a banquet by the American Chamber of Commerce.

Rome Meyer Hamburg Lewis Morris Iddings Vienna Bristol Copenhagen L. Swenson United States Paris Horace Porter American Chamber of Commerce

Tammany Celebrates 126th Fourth of July

Tammany Hall marked the 126th anniversary of American independence in New York. W Burke Cochran delivered the principal address after returning to the Tammany fold and Supreme Court Justice O Gorman gave the other major talk.

New York Tammany Hall Wigwam W.burke Cochran Tammany Fold Supreme Court O'Gorman

West Medford Tonight: Bonfire Disaster and Fourth of July Mayhem

West Medford endured a wild pre Fourth scene as a large bonfire on West Medford square was toppled onto rails delaying a streetcar. Police arrested three men for assault after a patrol wagon transporting prisoners reached a fire at Metropolitan Park. The blaze caused about 400 dollars in damage and a potato shattered a window. The suspects faced Malden District Court with cases continued.

Medford West Medford Everett Brooks Playstead West Medford Square W. S. Golding Benjamin F. Lenox W. G. Golding Robert Hurry Edward Jones Auburn Street Mystic River John Grady Metropolitan Park Officer Lenox Samuel Howard

Somerville Hosts Record Broad Field Meet on Broadway

Somerville staged its largest athletic meet on Broadway with events led by J H Murphy and J I Frost. Winners included A W Blakemore of Newton in 80 yard dash and Carl D Robertson of Hillside A A in 440. the balloon ascent by Prof. S Stafford concluded with a safe landing in Magoun square.

Somerville Broadway Er. S. Stafford Magoun Square J. H. Murphy Malden Newton William Jennings Somerville High R. P. Richards

Elkes Sets World Marks in 26-Mile Motor Pace Race

Providence July 4 Harry Elkes set world records in a 26 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum with Bobby Walthour. The full distance finished in 35 minutes 41.5 seconds, beating the previous mark by seconds while the 5 and 11 mile splits were several seconds faster and his fastest mile hit 1 21.5. Walthour faded in the first mile and trailed by over a mile plus two laps as attendance reached 000.

Providence R. I Harry Elkes Thavoe Bobby Walthour Coliseum Walthour

Identity of Cam bridge killer still a mystery

The man who shot and killed Francis Kane at Cam bridge and Seventh streets, East Cambridge, remains unidentified. Chief Inspector Murray and Cambridge police sought a description from 10 witnesses with no results. Autopsy shows two gunshot wounds. the suspect is about 20, Italian or Jewish appearance, in a light suit and straw hat.

Francis Kane Cambridge Seventh Streets East Cambridge James Murray Murray Kane Station 8 W. D. Morrissey George Shifferdecker Station 3 Liguee

Fourth of July Sports At North End Park

Crowds attended a full day of events at North End Park with baseball games for prizes of 25 and 10 won by St. Stephen's and Charter Oaks respectively. Children’s swimming races, rowing contests, and a Roma Band concert closed the programme after fireworks. Notable performances included William McDermott’s pitching for St Stephen’s and the Donovan brothers’ victory in the second rowing race.

North End Park St. Leonard's Italian Church St. Stephen's Church William McDermott St. Stephen’s Battery Blues Charter Oaks Park Pier Navy Yard Martin Connelly Stephen Gillis Donovan Brothers Roma Band

Orthodox wedding unites Miss Annie Mishulamy and Solomon Levine

At Concord Hall West Concord street yesterday afternoon Miss Annie Mishulamy daughter of Mrs Rosa Mishulamy marries Solomon F Levine of New York in an orthodox ceremony under a canopy by Rabbi M Z Margolies. Best man David Marshall maid of honor Annie Starnfield bridesmaids include Levine sister Annie Marcus and Lizzie Pearlstein. A reception and dance followed with a wedding supper at 17 Cotting street. The couple will reside in New York.

Concord Hall West Concord Street Annie Mishulamy Rosa Mishulamy Solomon F. Levine New York M. Z. Margolies David Marshall Annie Starnfield Misses Levine Annie Marcus Lizzie Pearlstein Cotting Street

Lowell Races Disappoint Lowell in 20 Mile Motor Pace

July 4 Lowell fairground races drew about 200 spectators who left unsatisfied as motors failed in the main event between Claud Hamilton and Pat Keegan. Keegan won by one and a half miles in 43 minutes 29 seconds for a $200 purse. Other Lowell riders swept the remaining events, including Michael O'Brien in the one mile, KE McKinnon in the half mile, with two motor-paced races canceled due to motor disability.

Lowell Fair Ground Lowell Cycle Club Bethween Claud Hamilton Pat’ Keegan Keegan Michael O’brien George Casey Timothy Murphy KE. McKinnon F. Diette C. Batchelder

Rikki Tikki Wins Open Regatta at Massa Yacht Club

Five yachts started the Massa Yacht Club open regatta in Manchester. Rikki Tikki owned by A P Loring Jr led the fleet. Witch fouled a buoy and was disqualified. Other finish times listed for Tap Kotik Devil and withdrawals noted.

Manchester Massachusetts Yacht Club A. P. Loring, Jr Rikki Tikki Tap L. W. Morgan George Wigglesworth Kotik Esther Williams Devil C. H. Rumsey

Nelson Beats Hall in New Haven Board Track Race

Nelson of Chicago defeated Hall of England in two straight five mile heats on the New Haven Coliseum board track. Teddy Billington of Vailsburg beat Ed Collett of New Haven in a half mile match race, best two in three heats.

New Haven

Nicholson Wins 135 Yard Handicap at Lawrence

In the 136 yard professional handicap at Lawrence on July 4 Richard Nicholson won first prize of $75. William Siddle finished second Joseph Shine third J A Moriarity fourth and Edward Simpson fifth.

Lawrence Richard Nicholson William Siddle Joseph Shine J. A. Moriarity Edward Simpson

Robinson wins 10 mile bike race in Medford

In Medford on July 4 the 10 mile open bicycle race was won by H. Robinson in 31 minutes 15 seconds. H. Bell took second with 32 minutes 40 seconds and C. Thorpe was third in 35 minutes 20 seconds. H. Tuttle finished fourth with 26 minutes 81 seconds.

Medford Ih. Robinson H. Bell C. Thorpe H. Tuttle

Escapee Tracy Kills Two In Washington Flight

Seattle July 4 Harry Tracy an escaped convict killed Policeman E F Breese and fatally wounded Neil Rawley in Seattle after murdering Deputy Sheriff Charles Raymond of Snohomish County and likely fatally wounding Deputy Sheriff John Williams of King County Tracy fled about 60 miles. He was first encountered near Bothell at 3 30 pm a firing position was taken and five shots fired Raymond was killed Williams wounded Tracy rifle. Governor McBride offered 2500 reward. total rewards reach 5600 with relatives gifts. Governor ordered two militia troops to aid the posse.

Seattle Wash Harry Tracy E. F. Breese Neil Rawley Charles Raymond Snohomish County John Williams King County Tracy Bothell Raymond Williams McBride

Boy Very Likely Fatally Injures Man With Falling Machine

In Colebrook New Hampshire a mischief making boy cut the rope of a striking machine causing its heavy weight to fall. Charles Titus of Columbia is suffering a fractured skull and likely to die any moment. Clark Stevens was severely injured.

Colebrook N. H Charles Titus Columbia Clark Stevens Titus

Nantasket sees record July 4 crowd at the coast

A perfect Nantasket day drew the season’s largest turnout with 40 000 to 60 000 excursion visitors. The seaside event attracted a huge crowd, marking a banner holiday for the resort community.

Nantasket

Greene and Gaynor Writs Ordered By Judge Caron

Judge Caron granted motions for writs of cer ticorari to Extradition Magistrate Lafontaine. He ordered the magistrate to produce all related documents before the Superior Court without delay in the Greene and Gaynor cases.

Quebh Caron Greene and Gaynor Lafontaine

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