Day full of Christian Endeavor rallies and services
The programme lists sessions at Mechanics' Building and Tent Williston with praise and prayer, welcomes by Boston leaders, state and city officials, and reports by Secretary Baer. Denominational rallies occur Thursday in multiple venues culminating in Moody and Clark addresses at Mechanics' Building.
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Mechanics’ Building
Francis E. Clark
D. D
Percy S. Foster
Washington, D. C
Boston
A. H. Plumb
D D
State of
Massachusetts
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Board of Trustees
The
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavorers
EB. R. Dille
San Francisco
Cal
John Willis Baer
Williston
Wayland Hoyt
D. C
Minneapolis
George W. Coleman
A. S. Gumbart
City of
Edwin A. Curtis
W. N. Page
Leavenworth
Kan
Cora B. Bickford
Biddeford
Walter H. Brooks
G. Tower Fergusson
Toronto
Ont
H. G. Scudday
Tyler
Tex
L. J. Kirkpatrick
Kokomo
Ind
First Christian Church
Church of God
Union Congregational Church
Congregational
Boston Common
John T. Beckley
New York
N. Y
George C. Stebbins
Brooklyn
W. H. Allbright
S. F. Smith
America
A. J. Crockett
Martin D. Kneeland
Roger Wolcott
John Henry Barrows
Chicago
Ill
Baer
Cleveland
Faneuil Hall
Wilbur Chiapman
Albany
N. Y. Bromfield
M. E
Francis V. Smiley
Denver
Cumberland Presbyterian
Disciples of Christ
South End Tabernacle
Free Baptist
First Free Baptist Church
Friends
Friends’ Meeting House
Roxbury
M. BE
Mark’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mennonite
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal South
Methodist of Canada
People’s Temple
Methodist Protestant
Moravian
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Mechanics
Protestant Episcopal
Canada
United States
Trinity Church
Reformed Church In
First Baptist Church
Reformed Church
First Presbyterian Church
Reformed Episcopal
First Reformed Episcopal Church
Reformed Presbyterian
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Southern Presbyterian
Berkeley Temple
United Brethren
Parks Street
United Evangelical
Shawmut Congregational Church
United Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church
Mechanics’ ‘Building
John Wildis Baer
Georgy K. Somerby
Bogaton
Washington
W. H. H. Smith
Dwight L. Moody
Northfield
William Shaw
Brook
Rene D. D. Washington, D
J. Tyler
Percy
Foster
W. H. Pennell
Clark
James Lewis Howe
Lexington
Christian Endeavor
John G. Woolley
Among the Women Praise of Boston by visiting delegates
Florida Alabama and Georgia delegates at Mechanics Hall praise Boston hospitality and open streets. Miss Mattie Race of Jacksonville notes Southern hospitality and church work, while Miss May Edmonson of Nashville shares impressions of polite crowds and bustle. Delegates from California to New Jersey laud Boston Mecca status, scenery, and cordial reception amid a lively convention atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Mechanics’ Hall
Mattie E. Race
Jacksonville
Fla
Race
State Union
Christian Endeavor
Key West
Tey
Ybor
Boston
Tennessee
May Edmonson
Nashville
Tenn
New York
Los Angeles
Jennie L. Throop
Southern California
Rockies
N. F. Fisher
Huntingdon
Penn
W. H. Robertson
Junior Endeavor Society
Sandwich
Ill
Mecca
Jennie Schnebly
Peoria
Leonard Merrill
California
St. Louis
Vina Howland
Oakland
Margaret’ L. Lynch
Montreal
Province of
Quebec
Delaware
Margaret Logan
Camden
N. J
Luella Burroughs
Florence W. Haven
L. Ida Dukes
New Jersey
Chloe Koppe
Emma Yauser
M. A. Morrison
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Escape in a Dory From Deer Island
At about 6 o'clock last night William Smith a 34 year old Black man and William McMahan 64 sentenced for drunkenness for a year escaped in a dory from Deer Island. They had worked at Galloupe's Island and found a new dory near the quarantine hospital. They rowed off while harbor police later sighted a vessel with two men in a new dory headed for Quincy but did not overtake them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
William McMahan
Deer Island
Galloupe's Island
Quincy
Sullivan Drives In Louisville Win and Boston Falls
In Louisville on July 10, Sullivan's pitching yielded a Boston defeat as Louisville moved ahead early and finally chased Boston with timely hits. Lewe and Duffy starred in defense and fielding, with McCreary, OBrien, Clarke and Collins contributing key hits. Louisville plated six runs by the ninth, aided by errors and aggressive baserunning, while Boston avoided a shutout only in the final inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lowe
Colonels
McCrary
Warner
Sullivan
Spies
McCreary
O’brien
Clarke
Long
Uisville
Shugart
Boston
Tuckett
Ryan
Sulivan
Bannon
Herm
R. TB
PO BE
Collins
Seeese
Gettinger
C.f
R.f
Warmer
Inks
Duffy
Ce ‘McCarthy
Eeseees
Q ‘Nash
Peeene
Dutty
Slivan
Wer
Nash
Sulliv
Tucker
Tucke
McDonald
Pittsburg Defeats Brooklyn in Amateur Ball Thriller
Pittsburg Penn July 10 Brooklyn could not hit Gardner Pittsburg s ama teur pitcher. Gardner was steady and showed future promise. Attendance 1800. The score Pittsburg 9 Brooklyn 6. Hits Pittsburg 9 Brooklyn 6 Errors Pittsburg 4 Batteries Gardner and Merritt Gumier and Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Brooklyn
Clark Leads Cleveland Past New York In Low-Scoring Clash
In Cleveland on July 10 Clark outpitched New York in a pitchers battle as both teams played errorless ball. Attendance 1500. Final score 2 to 0 with New York scoring none in the late innings. Hits: New York 6, Cleveland 3. Batteries Clark Farrell Young Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Clark
New York
Farrell
Young
Zimmer
Fall River Beats Augusta Narrowly In Hit Sparse Game
In New England League play at Fall River on July 10 Augusta failed to hit Klobelanz and fell 24 to 12. Fall River had 7 base hits and 2 errors, while Augusta managed 2 hits and 1 error. Batteries were Klobelanz and Rollins for Fall River and Coyle and Butler for Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Augusta
Klobelanz
Rollins
Coyle
Butler
New Bedford Tops Bangor In Tight Baseball Finish
New Bedford defeated Bangor 9 to 8 in a well fought game. Judd powered the offense with two home runs and a double. Final scoring shows New Bedford 8 3 0 2 6 0 1 0 9 and Bangor 8 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 8. Batting and fielding details are incomplete but New Bedford produced more hits and errors favored Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Judd
Bangor
Bati$h
Sharp
McKillop
Pawtucket Triumph Over Lewiston In Low-Scoring Tilt
In Lewiston on July 16 Pawtucket edged Lewiston 9 to 2 as Todd yielded only two hits early but settled in. Pawtucket bunched runs in mid and late innings while Lewiston failed to capitalize on early opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtuket
Lewiston
T. R. LL
Acon
Pawticket
Pawtucket
Friars
Brockton Defeats Portland In Season Opener
Brockton won 10 to 5 in a longest game of the season, with Wise starring in left field. Potter and Shea pitched for Brockton while Yerrick, Daniels and Terriea toed the mound for Portland. Base hits totaled 9 for Brockton and 10 for Portland, with Brockton committing 6 errors to Portland’s 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
John Irwin
Wise
Portland
Potter and Shea
Yerrick
Daniels and
Terriea
Providence Triumphs Over Wilkesbarre In Eastern League Contest
Providence defeated Wilkesbarre 9 to 1 in a game marked by walks and errors by Wilkesbarre and timely hitting by Providence. Cooney led Wilkesbarre with three errors. Colcolough started well for Wilkesbarre while Lovett and McAuley anchored Providence’s win with strong pitching and defense. Attendance 1,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Wilkesbarres
Wilkesbarre
Cooney
Colcolough
Lovett
McAuley
Lezotte
Rochester Beats Bisons In Clean Hit Showdown
Rochester scored seventeen singles and a home run off Kilroy, White hitting the homer. Bisons misplayed in field and ran bases poorly while Baldwin held them at mercy. Attendance 1850. Score Rochester 9 Buffalo 2. Hits Rochester 18 Buffalo 6. Errors Rochester 3 Buffalo 2. Batteries Baldwin and Berger Kilroy and Urquhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
S. Buffalo
N. Y
Rochesters
Kilroy
Bisons
Baldwin
Buffalo
Berger
Urquhart
Syracuse Defeats Toronto In Tight Baseball Tilt
Syracuse edged Toronto 9 to 6 in Toronto. Demont hit a home run. Attendance 600. Game featured erratic fielding by Toronto and clean defense by Syracuse. Hits: Syracuse 11, Toronto 11. Errors: Syracuse 1, Toronto 8. Batteries Barnett Hess Wittrock Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Syracuse
Stars
Demont
Ececcosocess
Barnett
Hess
Wittrock
Lake
Yale Cambridge Meet Assured To Be Held In October
Yale accepts Cambridge conditions for a landmark 1920s era intercollegiate meet. A. B. Coxe sails for London to finalize details after a conference led by C. H. Sherrill Jr. with Cambridge Athletic Club officials. Cambridge plans to sail August 31 and games are set for October 5 with a 220 yard run substituted for 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yale
Cambridge
C.H. Sherrill, Jr
A. B. Coxe
Sheldon
Cambridge University Athletic Club
F. S. Horan
Trinity Hall
Eng
Sherrill
New Haven
H. Sherrill, JR
Yale Advisory Committee
London
Paris
Judge Clark Rules No Texas Law Bans Gloves Contests
In Waco Judge Clark holds the 1891 act governing boxing is inoperative and not carried by the 1893 code. the revised statutes take effect Sept 1. He finds no current Texas law prohibiting glove contests and says paying the license fee grants no lawful state interference with the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Clark
Dallas
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Texas
Duxbury Bicycle Trekker Returns to San Francisco
Martin Duxbury arrived in San Francisco after crossing the continent on a bicycle starting from Providence Rhode Island. He rode 650 miles in six and a half days from Kansas City to Denver met travelers crossing the world in Denver then crossed the desert to Salt Lake City and rode from Ogden to Reno on railroad tracks before reaching Oakland. He will stay until July 25 then begin a return trip to New York by the shortest route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Martin Duxbury
Providence
R. L
Kansas City
Plains
Denver
Mcldlroth
Chicago
Grand Junction
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Reno
Duxbury
Oakland
New York
Ailsa And Britannia Collide In Gale At Hunter's Quay
A heavy gale spread through the night at Hunter's Quay as the Ailsa and Britannia dragged anchors and struck tops together. No damage was reported. Racing flags were hoisted this morning but winds rose and flags were lowered. The 2 rater race and all racing were postponed until tomorrow.
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Hunter’s Quay
Ailsa
Britannia
American Hoey Shares Pigeon Shoot Prizes at Aubepines
In AIX LES BAINS on July 10 Hoey the American shooter and Journa tied for first and second in the Prix de Aubepines prize. Hoey and Verdavine also tied for the two hours sweepstakes prize. Hoey won the next sweepstakes with twenty six birds hit without a miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix Les Bains
Hoey
Journa
Verdavine
Naragansett Races Spark at Naragansett Park as Baldwin Wins Two
At Narragansett Park Santa Anita Stable leader Lucky Baldwin captured two of the afternoon’s five races. The card included six furlongs won by Argentina 105 and Laura 106, while Logan led the one mile feature with Mendicant close behind. Del Coronado and others also ran in a fast sprint program as Baldwin’s stable topped purses at the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polydora
Sheedy
Red Top
Randall
Philomena
McClain
Lady Richmond
Milton
Daigretti
Edna May
Ettarre
Red Pat
Logan
Snedeker
Mendicant
Curious
Maher
Torresdale
Annalee
Cheops
Miss Blanche
R R
Cigars Price Listing and Brand Comparison
A condensed price note shows cigars priced at 3 and 6 cents with several listed amounts such as 33, 35, and 63 cents. It asserts that all other brands are equally cheap and provides no further context or dates.
Boxing Gossip Sets Dan Murphy Find With Rob Roy Note
Rob Roy reports Dan Murphy seen in Boston hotels June 26 and claims a letter from H. S. Hackett of the New York World is waiting. Also notes boxers O’Brien and Butler schedules, Mullen of Woburn match proposal, and ongoing Boston Harbor baseball crowd. Mentions boxing bouts, Umpires, and club activities with several named figures and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roy
Dan Murphy
Boston
Dan. Murphy
Rialto
Harry Tracey
Jack O’brien
Lewiston
O’brien
John Butler
Lynn
Cribb Club
Jacey
Butler
Michael C. Welsh
Ballardvale
Mullen
Woburn
Woburn Athletic Club
Apple Island
Bill Daly
Frank Uniac
Billy Conquest
Denny Murphy
Jimmy Doherty
Hogans
Trilbys
T Wharf
Doherty
Murphy
Jim Donovan
Suffolk Athletic
Newton Street
Jere Shea
Billy Mahoney
Peter Maher
England
Jimmy Barry
Dave Ross
Banta Hall
Billy Plimmer
Pedler’ Palmer
Billy Brady
Young Corbett
Tom O’rourke
Tom Tracey
Tommy
George Dixon
Tommy Connolly
Denver Cycle Club’s Eastward Tour Charm and Racing News
The Denver Cycle Club tours the East with 68 riders including 18 ladies, receiving warm welcomes in Capital City Philadelphia and Boston. John Lawson breaks the 25-mile American road record at Garfield Park Chicago, while George W. Wolfe heads to New York. A Philadelphia writer predicts professionalization may create measured rider pedigrees. Bicycle tournaments emerge to fund church debts, and folding bicycles gain interest. Howard K. Raymond, ex Brooklyn Bicycle Club treasurer, helps lead Chicago to Asbury Park. Sanger shifts to an 80 gear, as gear upgrades push speed merchants toward 76 gear minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Boston
Garfield Park
Chicago
John Lawson
George W. Wolfe
Thistle Cycling Club
New York
Gotham
Philadelphia
John Smith
Robert Brown
William D. Grant
Jersey City
Howard K. Raymond
Gideon
L. A. W. Racing Board
Asbury Park
Mr. Raymond
Brooklyn Bicycle Club
Raymond
Whch
Sanger
Wododen Shoes
Three Crack Yachts Prepare for Three Cornered Race
Bristol prepared for a major three cornered race tomorrow as Defender Vigilant and Colonia are fitted for a tense contest. Colonia’s bottom is fouled while Defender and Vigilant receive upgrades including new rigging thimbles and an extra sail. Weather looks favorable though fog could shift the course to Narragansett Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Defender
Vigilant
Colonia
Bristol
Yankee
Charlie Barr
Rigger Billman
Boston
Narragansett Bay
Billman
Herreshoffs
Newport
New London
Merreshoffs
Iselin
Endeavorers Gain New Reception and Correspondence Parlor
The Jordan Marsh & Co firm introduces a fourth floor reception room for Christian Endeavor visitors. Seven elevators provide quick access to a downtown headquarter with electric light monogram drapery, quartered oak tables, chairs, pictures, couches, a piano, and hymn books for convenient use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Christian Endeavor
Americans' luck in London noted by Pall Mall Gazette
The Pall Mall Gazette comments on Cornell's performance in London, criticizing American sportsmanship and behavior. It recalls past incidents including the Vigilant, Yale-Oxford, and Corbett, then labels Cornell’s boat action as lacking understanding of English sportsmanship. It describes Cornell supporters waving banners and shouting to "make it a record" while the Leanders awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Cornell
Corbett
National Sporting Club
United States
Jackson
Cornells
Hyde Park
Illinois Endeavor Delegation Camps At Niagara Falls
Yesterday efforts of the Illinois Endeavor Union gathered at Park Street Congregational Church with a 4 PM arrival of the main delegation. Two sections traveled in trains from Decatur and Chicago meeting at Niagara Falls after a stop in Chicago for one branch. Led by H H Spooner and O W Stewart the group includes delegates from nearly every large Illinois town and around 90 in the combined party, with about 209 quartered at the Bellevue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Endeavorers
Park Street
Bellevue Hotel
Chicago
Niagara Falls
H. H. Spooner
Illinois C. #. Union
O. W. Stewart
Illinois Endeavor Union
Decatur
Niagara
C. J. Schofield
Illinois
Stewart
East Boston Baptists Host Vermont Delegates
At the East Boston Baptist Church Frederick M. Gardner welcomed Vermont delegates including C. E. Osgood and M. M. Binford of Indiana. W J Darby and William Patterson of Toronto spoke as well. The crowded service featured Binford urging men of sterling character and piety in civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
East
Boston
Frederick M. Gardner
Vermont
C. E. Osgood
The
Vermont C
M. M. Binford
Indiana
W. J. Darby
William Patterson
Toronto
Canada
Binford
Washington in '96 Endeavorers Rally to City
The passage recalls Washington hosts rallying delegates for the next year’s convention. A poem extols the Potomac shore lineage and calls for a large turnout from across regions to welcome the Endeavorers to the nation’s capital in 1896. The chant frames Washington as the sought destination and highlights national unity and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanover Bride Marries Memphis Lawyer in Dartmouth Church
Mrs Mabel Ruggles daughter of Professor Ruggles at Dartmouth College wed Valentine W. Eaton of Memphis Tennessee. Eaton a Dartmouth 92 graduate and Boston University Law School alumnus was married by Rev S P Leeds in the college church at 6 pm with John Q Eaton cousin of the groom as best man. The couple will live in Memphis where Eaton will practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Mabel Ruggles
Professor Ruggles
Dartmouth College
Valentine W. Eaton
Memphis
Tenn
Eaton
L. B. Eaton
Dartmouth
Boston University Law School
S. P. Leeds
John Q. Eaton
John Eaton
Washington, D. C
Aftra
Ruggles
Cadets elect officers after retirement in Salem
The Second Corps of Cadets in Salem held an election to replace retirees. Adjutant General Dalton presided and Major Samuel A. Johnson was elected lieutenant colonel. Captain W. F. Peck was promoted to major by the line officers. The captain and lieutenant slate was postponed until Friday due to lack of a quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Second Corps of Cadets
Hart
Dalton
Simuel A. Johnson
W. F. Peck
Cleeton
Leutenants
Lyceum Leaders to Attend Christian Endeavor Banquet
Leaders from many states converge for a Christian Endeavor convention with a banquet planned at the Parker House on Saturday July 13 at 7 30 p m. All leaguers and friends of both sexes are invited. Further information is available at league headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Leaduers
Christian Erdeavor
Parker House
League
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Richmond
American Tonacco Co
H. T. McEwen
Russell H. Conwell
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Argentina
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Eeesess
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Rere
Lamly
Larissa
Deyola
Prince Alen
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Clarus
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Postoffice
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Washington St
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Potomac
Salem Cadets
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