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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1905
Page
10
Thunderstorm drenches six thousand soldiers and viewing crowds at Camp Bartlett Westfield during afternoon maneuvers. General Miles orders shelter as lightning flashes strike the field. Troops later march to quarters soaked, awaiting a midnight sham battle amid protests from Generals Whitney and Clark over opposing brigades.
General Miles, at Camp Bartlett, showed deft horsemanship as his bay horse fought rain and lightning. He directed troops to move civilians and cautioned commanders while the horse resisted, finally submitting under spurs. Colonel Edwin R. Shumway received a silver tea service from the Second Regiment on retirement after 36 years in service. Colonel Pierce presented the gift as officers and generals watched. Reverend P. Cronin of St. Matthew's Dorchester visited, guest of Major P. J. O'Keefe, who will be division officer of the day tomorrow.
The American Institute of Instruction opens its 75th annual convention in Portland Maine with City Hall sessions and remarks by Mayor James P Baxter. President Charles H Keyes of Hartford presides and discusses ties between elementary and secondary education. J G Edgerly and State Supt W W Stetson address attendees on education ideals.
A Northampton and Holyoke street railway trolley struck and killed Daniel Hartman, eight, son of Charles Hartman of Florence. The accident occurred as the boy tried to cross in front of the car.
After refusing to adopt an order for 9900 for coal for school and other public buildings, the Chelsea Aldermen adjourned their meeting until Sept. 18.
Elks from Louisville Winston and Dubuque head a flood of attendees in Buffalo for the annual reunion. Leaders and trustees face anticipated re elections as Denver and Atlantic City vie to host the next gathering. Bands roam the streets as politics dominates the scene.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, in a long Lords speech, says Britain’s army is inadequate and unprepared for war. He urges conscription or compulsory service, criticizes public indifference, and calls for national mobilization to defend the empire and eastern possessions.
Medford residents question whether the new gas main is harming trees after ten elm trees along Washington Street died recently. Mayor Dwyer ordered an investigation and Dr. George H. Stone of the State Agricultural College examined the trees and will report tomorrow.
The special Common Council committee meeting to investigate mismanagement in the Boston public buildings department adjourned without any charges offered. Councilman Sherwin L. Cook submitted a statement querying committee authority and presenting previously published accusations from an anti-administration paper.
A state labor report covering six months ending April 30 shows 65 strikes statewide, far below the prior six months and last year. Lynn led with 11 strikes, followed by Boston and Fall River with eight each, while numerous small cities reported one strike apiece. In 27 cases strikers failed, 14 they won, and 16 were compromised.
Harmony returns as a vestry meeting at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cambridge appoints committees for property, ways and means seating pledges and reports strong finances. Seven of ten vestrymen had resigned weeks earlier over opposition to Pastor C H Perry, choosing not to oppose his tenure.
West Newton July 10 The Rev Father Galligan officiated at the quiet church rectory wedding of Professor John Hennelly organist of St Bernard Church and Miss Julia Peters of West Newton. Friends gathered with tin cans and drums as the couple left for their private celebration.
The fourth annual championship tour nament starts at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair. H M Cole of the Boston News Bureau posts 18 holes in 8 with six handicap for the gross trophy. Sidney F Shirley of the Boston Globe nets 86 on 94 gross. Storms force many to quit as match play begins at 2 pm today with rounds through Friday finalizing 36 holes.
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