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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
9
The Cuban teachers arrived for a summer school opened with real enthusiasm among students. President Eliot spoke in the morning, followed by studies and later excursions as part of the day’s program.
President Eliot commended teachers for a long journey and described a six week mutual service experiment between American and Cuban education efforts. Students received books in Sever Hall, returning to Sanders Theatre for a geography lecture by Mr. Jefferson, Harvard graduate and Brockton High principal, with a stereopticon. Excursions began yesterday.
The Junta general met at 8 20 in Sanders ee for the opening of the school. The auditorium, seating 1500, housed the entire summer school body as President Eliot gave a brief welcome address. Zenetti of Harvard acted as interpreter and President’s remarks were translated.
One division of Cubans traveled to Waverly, another to Medford, and a third to Ginn & Co in Boston. Several sicknesses are reported among the group, including a pneumonia case and typhoid fever suspicion for Senorita Aqueda Abpay. A Cuban physician cared for them. the Cambridge Hospital received patients from the transport McPherson arrival, with Mrs Whitman assisting at 9 Oxford Street.
The Epworth League gathers in Lynn for a bracing opening in the minor worship district. Members join a 7 20 o'clock session with Rev Merse Tenan leading a rousing prayer and praise service.
The article predicts a colossal, decisive world war sparked by rival powers. It cites Europe’s armies, England’s navy, Russia’s railroads, and Japan’s readiness to act, with U S and Russian actions seen as pivotal in the looming conflict.
Wright Kramer prepares summer in South Boston and will start rehearsals in New York in August. Della Fox joins the Mowers in support roles as the Rogers brothers and other cast changes are announced. Wilfred Clarke, nephew of the late Edwin Booth, debuts in vaudeville at Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre with Oscar's Birthday. Nat Goodwin and wife Elliott travel by ocean to England for engagements.
Anticipation filled the inauguration as John L. Bates welcomed attendees on behalf of the state. Mayor William L. Shepard and Rev. R. L. Greens spoke at the First M. B. Church while William Greene of New Bedford and other delegates addressed the crowd. The building league program continues daily through next Sunday with sessions each afternoon and evening.
The Boston Christian Endeavor Union and Tremont Temple hosted 160 London convention delegates at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple last night with a reception program of solos readings and piano pieces. Earlier 100 delegates toured Bunker Hill Navy Yard and met Admiral Sampson. Harvard College Longfellow House visits are planned today. 150 Endeavorers set sail for London on the Cunarder Altonia Saturday amid harbor escorts.
Charles R. Eastman, 82, Harvard University instructor, was jailed without bail after waiving examination on a murder charge in the death of Richard H. Grogan Jr. Witnesses including Belle Bryan and Walter Titus challenge accident theories. The case rests as District Attorney Wier takes command next week.
The Boston floating hospital resumed summer trips with a dozen infant passengers. Ten pallid children and two in need of fresh sea air were aboard, four listed as patients and six as permanent or well permanent. one child was not removed from the boat. Nurses and doctors provided attentive care on the voyage toward City Point, South Boston, with daily trips planned around 9:15 a.m.
Miss Lena Small of 1% Worcester Street was attacked near her home last evening about 11 30. An unknown man stole her gold hunting case lady's watch and escaped before alarms could be raised. Police were given a brief description.
Laurence Forrest of 22 Fraggs street Cambridge was hit by a carriage pole as he crossed North Harvard street in Brigh ton. Driving officers fled the scene after the impact with two ladies unhurt. Forrest suffered severe internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital by ambulance.
The Pope Memorial Church at Nan tasket on Jerusalem road will be dedicated next Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. Boston people will leave on the 9 20 moat for Nanteaket. Rievtrine wih.
Philip Brown, 88, of 2 James street Gomerville, was severely injured yesterday evening around 6 by a premature cannon blast. Both eyes were damaged with permanent sight loss expected in the left eye. He was taken to the Eye and Par Infirmary on Charles street for treatment. doctors hope to save the right eye.
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