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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1899

Page

2

Saddlery Association Banquet Highlights Women and Power

The Wholesale Saddlery Association hosted its eleventh annual banquet at Hotel Brunswick with 250 attendees. Col. Guild proclaimed the U S as a great power postwar, praising women’s progress and urging unity in business and public duty. Mayors, politicians, and industry leaders stressed modernization, consolidation, and national pride.

Wholesale Saddlery Association Hotel Brunswick John Hopewell Republic Quincy Boston Commonwealth George A. Marden McKinley Guild United States of America United States Cuba Hardenburgh

Alleged Women Pickpockets Held In Municipal Court

Florence Moore and Sadie West of Chicago were arraigned in Municipal Court and held in 3000 bail for the Superior Court next month. They could not furnish bail and were committed. A leather pouch and other items were found at arrest.

Florence Moore Sadie West Chicago Knox Wolf Therson Tha ‘Moore

Chance-Hagan Trial Fees Bill Awarded by Court

Judge Harriman billed Suffolk county 900 for legal services in the Chance trial. The Superior Court allowed the fee. Wardner earned 600 as junior counsel. Hagan, indicted with Chance, was represented by Swasey and Sullivan billed 900 in total.

Nior Swasey Ask A Sullivan

Injury Report From Fourth of July Fireworks Mishap

A Fourth of July incident at Dean's Field involved a Roman candle misfire. One man was seriously burned, others suffered lesser injuries as spectators attempted to clear the area.

Bordman Wins Support as City Council Reaffirms Power

Boston council hails Captain Bordman after his front line service and returns of council power. Morse resolutions pass. Linehan proposes anti imperialist measure condemning Fourth of July orator Matthews. Printing plant profits and engine house debates follow, plus a sharp critique of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Club.

Bordman Moore Nangle Armistead Chamberlain Hickey Atwood Watson Hibbard Logan Riley Captain Bordman Morse Bordres Linehan Nathan Matthews Boston Tremont Tarcene The Times Washington Jefferson Monroe Lincoln Republic Matthews Mr. Chamberlain Ward 12 Admiral Sampson Quincy Boston Harbor Ancients Faneuil Hall Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Bailey Street Commissioners Kiley Board of Estimate Warren Avenue

30 000 Men Richer by Tin Plate Wage Increase

Chicago July 18 The officers of the American Tin Plate Company and the Amalgamated Association wage committee agreed on a new scale granting a straight 15 percent increase. The raise takes effect from July 1 and will be the minimum for the year ending June 30 1900. Over 30 000 tinplate workers benefit from the adjustment.

Chicago American Tin Plate Company Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Tin Plate Amalgamated Association Committee

Boy with fracture in hospital care after bridge fall

A 15 year old boy named James McKenney is brought to City Hospital after a fall from a bridge. Doctors found a compound fracture and a serious head injury while the father, unreachable, could not provide details or identity of any assailant. The hospital will report further updates.

City Hospital James McKenney Chaser Owever

Strike Planned by Fall River Firemen for 17 Cents Hour

Firemen from multiple mills in Fall River met and voted to demand 17 cents an hour actual time. If denied, a strike is planned for Saturday with night shift to start at end of Friday work. American Print Works already granted the rise. Iron Works Mill expected to follow, under 11 1 4 hour day terms. Local union includes about 200 members, with many non union sympathizers ready to join the action.

Fall River American Print Works Iron Works Beron

Died of lockjaw after toy pistol accident

In East Boston a bright 10 year old, George C Fouhy, son of Maurice J Fouhy, died from lockjaw after accidentally shooting himself in the left palm with a toy pistol on the eve of the Fourth. He had hoped to join the national birthday celebration with friends nearby.

Boston George C. Fouhy Maurice J. Fouhy Webs Street George Sophy

Boy Dies After Wound At Wood Island Park

The narrative recounts a boy who suffered a wound midweek, improved after treatment, then fell gravely ill and died Wednesday morning. It notes this is the third such victim since the Fourth of July, with floral tributes at the home and a 9 o'clock funeral service.

Fouhy

Klondikers Arrive Rich From Yukon Mines in Seattle

Two hundred Klondikers arrive from Skaguay on steamers with about $200,000 in gold dust and dozens of drafts. Reported fortunes include H. F. George with $700,000, George and Charles Worden with $230,000, and J. Stanley around $969,000 from No 24 25 26 claims. Local miners boast of large payouts on Eldorado and Bonanza claims and describe big finds at Snow Creek and California Creek. Prospectors invite others to invest in Yukon or Colorado mining ventures.

Klondikers John Stanley J. F. George Swiftwater Bill” Gates Rahh. Stevens George Charles Worden Seattle Wash Skaguay Orozaba Farallon City of Seattle H. F. George H. H. Stevens Ike’ Swartz Thomas Blake Anvil Creek Snow Creek California Creek Professor Tenay J. St Boston Yukon Colorado

Governor grants requisition for bigamy suspect

Governor Powers orders the surrender of Dr. Walter R. Gwynne of Fall River Mass for bigamy in Dover Maine. Eva May Lake, sent from Fall River to separate from Gwynne, had Gw ynne marry again after a prior divorce. Maine required assurance that the process would bear no expense to the state.

Augusta California Walter R. Gwynne Fall River Mass Dover Eva May Lake Corinth Edward Lake Gwynne Maine Lake

Somerville Hibernians Install Officers in Somerville Hall

The Somerville Hibernians Division 39 A O H held a public officer installation at Army Hall Winter Hill with surprises including a gavel for President Robert B Cronin and a cane for Dr Henry C Hache The guest list featured ex Alderman Lenehan John B O Higgins Major John C Crowley and others A banquet followed with many attendees and newly elected officers sworn in including M Esars E Cronin and R J McLaughlin in attendance.

Division Somerville Prone Army Hall Winter Hill Robert B. Cronin Henry C. Hache Thomas Francis Meagher Thomas W. Shaw Thomas B. Linehan Malden Edward J. Mulroney Lenehan John B. O'Higgins John T. Galvin Charlestown John C. Crowley C. E. Crowley Lawrence Murphy Henry Merrick Mesars E. Cronin R. J. McLaughlin Jo_243 Cody P. J. Mony Michael Driscoll Thomas Kilmartin Jeremiah Heggarty Charles L. Mooney James Scannell T. A. Murrey William Scully John Flynn James J. Murray Timothy Brophy Patrick McLaughlin John J. Higgins

Daley and Lavigne Fight to Draw in Berlin New Hampshire

In Berlin New Hampshire July 13 Andy Daley of Bath Maine and Lavigne of Boston fought a tame twenty five round draw at the Opera House under the Berlin Athletic Association. Lavigne led most of the bout, betting favored a knockout while Daley showed staying power and the crowd expressed mild disappointment. Sullivan of Portland acted as referee.

Berlin N. H Andy Daley Bath Lavigne Boston Opera House Berlin Athletic Association Tonigt Daley Sullivan Portland

Tremill 8 Breaks Track Record at Nashua Driving Park

In Nashua New Hampshire on July 13 a lively crowd witnessed Ter rill 8 win the free for all race and set a new track record with a mile time of 2 13 12. C F Pike announced that A E Cole owner of the Hudson horse was fined $100 for improper language toward judges the prior day.

Nashua N. H Terrill C. F. Pike A. E. Cole Hudson

Grand National Curling Club meets at Boston grounds

Keen interest marked the thirty third annual convention of the Grand National Curling Club of America at the Boston Curling Club Fresh Pond with delegates from clubs across the region. The meeting featured reports, committee appointments, and the admission of Brookline Country Club to the federation. James Burden and P F Gilmartin won medals in the invitation and qualification rounds amid a day of games and a supper adjournment.

Grand National Curling Club of America Boston Curling Club Fresh Pond Caledonian Club N. Y P. F. Gilmartin Jersey City N. J Thomas Watson St. Andrews Thomas Nicholson Yonkers John H. Ferguson Thistle W.peene James Thaw Peter Peebles F. Gilmartin John Young J. F. Conley Brookline Country Club Eew National Curling Club John McGaw Sane Burden T. Nicholson P. Gilmartin Yva James Burden James Bell Thistle Club Lackawanna Njagg Kip Piers See Tate Smith Barnett Lamb I Russell Strickland G. Wemyss Thaw Harris Briggs BND Pepper York O. S. Briggs Ehaanaust Glimastin New York Rookline Boston Yonkera Utica Empire City von Courtland Morrison Alfred Munson Www G. Edwards George Peene Asurer David Fowlis New York City

Boxing Gossip Highlights Fall and Winter Pugilism

Boxers look to a busy season with Jeffries Sharke y and McGovern Pedlar Palmer bouts in sight. A Coney Island rep in England plans clashes with top home talent including Jordan Sweeney Burge and Dobbs. Dixon likely faces Jordan. Dobbs may meet Erie. Kid McCoy versus Joe Choynski seen as uncertain. Westchester Club offers a record purse of 10 000 and 2 percent of door money over 90 000 plus 15 percent for picture rights. Hamilton primes as a strong contender with Whistler next. Tim Kearns seeks Frank Erne shot. Haley versus Barrett cards at Greenwood A C.

Jeffries Ben’’ Jordan England Owen Sweeney Ireland Dick” Burge Bobby’ Dobbs George Dixon Jordan Bobby” Dobbs Frank Erie Kid’ McCoy Joe’’ Choynski Palmer Westchester Club Jack Hamilton Billy’ Whistier Tim Kearns Mike Medden Frank Erne Kid" Lavigne Tim Jack Daly Patsey Haley Billy Barrett Greenwood A. C Barrett Lowell Lad Stockings Conroy of Troy Bob Armstrong

Bates News Behind Bates Nomination In Boston Meetings

Arthur Knell, the Weatfield lawyer, arrived in Boston to report on insurance cases before Judge Fessenden and to voice strong support for Speaker Bates. Knell claims eastern counties favor Bates for lieutenant governor, with Springfield leaders backing Le Rey. Conferences are planned in North Adams, Springfield, Pittsfield and other cities as Irwin and allies tilt toward Bates, seeking solid delegations for the convention.

Arthur Knell Weatfield Boston Fessenden Knell Bates Holyoke City Springfield Warriner H. H. Bosworth le Rey Bos North Pene Pittsfield Irwin

Boxing bouts eyed revival in Quaker City this winter

Rumors say Philadelphia boxing may return with ten round matches this winter at the Broadway A. C. After twenty rounds were completed on July 21, fans hope for more action in the area.

Broadway A. C Quaker City

Carney Hospital Games and Picnic Highlights

A Boston charity event featured an Allio Garden athletic program with sprints, hurdles, and distance runs as teams including St. Francis de Sakts and a local Columbus contingent competed. The picnic included a closely fought exhibition baseball game won 31 by Pringen after a seven inning clash, with standout plays by Boles at center and a home run sealing the win.

Athleta D. Eaton Nall ‘Bean Beaton College H. C. McGrath St. Joseph’s A. A Pattory Geans Eo. Eerne D. Maltivan Chiand A R.A. McLennen East Boston T. A. Ards Stora Neds Ind Tyneh St A. Na J. J. Fenno J. Od .Gates Boston Vie H. Mee Connelly F Gonnely Ie Ig Tha cDosald Avani St.rancis de Saktsening Aa Walsh Ey di Piches Llalian Cenit Tinke Hts Solumbus Pringen Sing Seas Plate Tata Knoe

Cathedral parish reunion and picnic at Caledonia Grove

About 3500 people from the South End Roxbury and Dorchester attended the Cathedral parish annual reunion picnic and games at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury. Political figures including Senator Kellher Representative Gartland Alderman Doyle and others were present with an afternoon handicap meet featuring sprints and races led by chief marshal James Donovan and director Joseph A Sheehan.

Caledonia Grove West Roxbury South End Roxbury Dorchester John A. Kellher James Donovan John J. Gartland James B. Doyle Thomas J. Kellher Richard J. Mayes Joseph A. Sheehan Amar

Protection Against the Dreaded Kissing Bug

A Boston report warns of a feared kissing bug and notes skepticism from the State Board of Agriculture. The Oak Hall Clothing Company advertises a protective bed frame with fine netting that envelopes a bed or lounge, offering shelter from bites and from flies and mosquitoes. The device, adaptable to various locations, is sold at Oak Hall on Washington Street.

Egypt State Board of Agriculture Commonwealth Oak Halls Clothing Company Oak Hall Clothing Company Washington Street

Pearce Death Notice Cambridge North Cambridge

Death notices read for Pearce at Cambridge with address 30 Walden Street North Cambridge. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Burial or service details appear in New York papers.

Mead Waccer Oneida Street Pearce Cambridge

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