Yukon Gold Ship Brings Fortunes From Alaska Dust
The steamer Hum-Doldt arrives with 500000 dollars in gold dust and 160 Klondikers. C A Vorkeller of Chicago tops aboard with 143000 dollars shipped from Dawson, plus 200000 dollars more. Other substantial sums listed include Frank Crawford Seattle 125000, Arthur Thomas Scranton 75000, A B Gray B Andrea Grand Rapids 50000 each, E M Danlby New York 40000, J A Morrison Victoria 40000, Frank Laurie Indiana 75000, Frank Wright San Francisco 10000. An advertisement pitches Cripple Creek mining shares from J and Rice of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spattle
Wagh
C. A. Vorkeller
Chicago
Dawson
Frank Crawford
Seattle
Arthur Thomas
Scratton
Penn
J. &. Rice
Congress St
Boston
Children Fall Many Feet Continued From Page One
A brief fragment notes a street scene as a girl is connected to a fall, with details carried from the first page. The readable text hints at an incident involving a girl and street location, but specifics are unavailable in the fragment.
Boat capsizes in Dorchester Bay near rescue for Grant
Thomas Grant of 3 Bolton Street South Beston narrowly escaped drowning when his boat capsized off Dorchester Bay. The City Point life saving crew reached him just in time as he clung to the keel in a perilous position. He was exhausted and chilled, brought to Marine Park, then went home with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Grant
Bolton Street
South Beston
Dorchester Bay
City Point
Grant
Marine Park
Drowned Child in Plymouth Harbor
Plymouth July 16 Lennie Nickerson aged 2 half years drowned in Plymouth Harbor while sailing with two men and a boy. The boat capsized after a misstay and only Nickerson could not swim. The others were rescued by C H Davis but the body had not been recovered by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Lennie
Nickerson
C. H. Davis
Drowned While Boating at Chemung River
In Waverly New York on July 16 Daniel Casterline and Verne Dildino, two young married men, were boating on the Chemung River when their craft overturned about 5 pm. Both bodies were recovered. Despite being good swimmers, they could not save themselves. the accident is unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
N. Y
Daniel Casterline
Verne Dildino
Chemung River
William Hagerty Injures Hand in Bar Incident
William Hagerty age 48 of Sharon Street was slightly injured when, while drinking beer near J Cosgrove opposite the base ji grounds, he struck a glass against a spigot and cut his left hand. He received treatment at the Emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hagerty
Sharon Street
J. Cosgrove
Baseji
Soldier deserts ship to visit dying mother in Oregon
Frank M. Girard of Company I Oregon Volunteers arrived in Albany from San Francisco on orders, received notice his mother near Monmouth was dying, sought furlough but was refused. With help from comrades he was lowered by rope to a small boat, reached shore, and took a train home, planning to return to duty in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
Frank M. Girard
Company I
Oregon Volunteers
San Francisco
Monmouth
Christian Union Prizes at Lynn Convention
Delegates from many churches attend the Christian Union convention in Lynn. Miss M A Bartle and Rev J K Mason lead services at First Universalist. officers are installed and prizes awarded including silver medallions for rally song and jubilee hymn. Maine wins banner for largest delegation outside Massachusetts. Daemoners from Kansas and DC receive awards for membership and missionary funds. Closing sermon by Rev Charles R Tenney. Evenings feature singing and speeches. Tomorrow includes press service at Dungeon Rock and excursions near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
Lillian Hosley
Friendship
N. Y
Massachusetts
Maine
Benner
Missionary Fund
Harry L. Veasey
Tenth Legion
Charles R. Tenney
Roxbury
Dungeon Rock
Arrest on Bigamy Case Reaches California and Maine
A Santa Barbara sheriff reports the arrest of Dr. Walter R. Gwin Jr on a bigamy charge. It is alleged he divorced his first wife, then eloped with Eva Lake in East Corinth Maine. They reportedly fled to California via Canada, with inspectors heading there tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Stewart
Santa Barbara County
California
Walter R. Gwin, Jr
Lisi
Maine
East Corinth
Eva Lake
Yall Riray
Dover
Parault
D Bs
Canada
Inspector Mediey
M. C. B. Swift
Jett
City Labor Union Discusses Eight Hour Day and Membership Rules
The Central Labor Union met in Wells Memorial to push an eight hour day for city workers and to require mixed department members to join their craft unions. A letter from the paving department announced withdrawal from the organization amid AFL enforcement. Delegates welcomed new members from several unions and planned future addresses on shorter work hours and union employment in theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial
American Federation of Labor
Boston
A. F. of L
K. of L
Paving Department
John F. O'Sullivan
New York Central Federation
Tarrytown
Agents’ Association
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Computing Scale Company
Dayton
Horseshoers
Clarke & Roberts
Metropolitan Coal Company
Emergency Hand Fire Extinguisher Factory Report
New York manager I C Bensinger visited the Emergency Hand Fire Extinguisher Company factory in Manchester New Hampshire. He attests the extinguisher fluid is packed in brass tubes and praises the build quality and low price. Notary J A Broderick witnessed the sworn statement dated June 24 189%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New Hampshire
Hilleborough
I. C. Bensinger
City of
New York
Rapid Fire Killer Company, Limited
Manchester
N. H
Co. Bensinger
J. A. Broderick
Combination Park Show at Nemainetic Fh deg eee
Manager Hicks staged a mammoth outdoor show featuring racing events with two heats for pacers and runners. Entries include Jack and Buckshot in pacing, Minnie Catton, Vixen and Pete Win in running. The program also offers Pain’s fireworks, variety acts and a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Jack
Buckshot
Minnie Catton
Vixen
Pete
Iclude Pain
Funeral of HH C Creesy in Cambridge
Funeral services for Henry C. Creesy, a well known Cambridge colored resident, were held at Rush A. M. E. Zion Church with Rev. W J Smith and others officiating. Delegations from colored Odd Fellows Mt Moriah Lodge FP and A M and Prince Hall Grand Lodge attended. The church choir and orders conducted the rites, and burial followed atentine Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. C. Creesy
Henry C. Creesy
Cambridge
Rush A. M. B. Zion Church
School Street
W. J. Smith
Peter Smith
W. Burrell
Jesse Hart
Colored Odd Fellows
Mt. Moriah Lodge
A. M
Prince
Grand Lodge
Ee Besters
Messrs
Pe Bunt
Brown
Walter Tayoe
Tasco
Ntine Cemetery
Whist Congress Awards Trophies and Adopts Long Suit System
The ninth annual American Whist Club congress ended at the Auditorium Hotel Chicago. Buffalo Whist Club won the Hamilton Club trophy, Minneapolis and St Paul clubs claimed other honors, and the league long suit system was adopted as a standard for future contests. Women are now eligible contestants, no longer limited to courtesy participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Whist Club
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Buffalo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
eFirst
Sig
Wit Cicero
Craig Passs
Ravenswoode
Wathrook
Baltine
Esis
St. Agee Eeiense Eters Ee
Eee Wetschibi
Clu
Moines Whist Ay
Buffalo Whist
Philadelphia
Heyer
Brooklyn
Atlantic Whist Association
Congress
Police report rail and street robberies in Roxbury district
Chief Watts notes victims often cannot identify suspects after hold ups and pickpocket incidents. Three robberies in Roxbury last week left victims fearful of reporting. A depot squad expansion is planned to aid detection while Jacob E Alexander reports $106 stolen at the Southern Union platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Watts
Jacob Alexander
Stanwood Street
Terminal
Lewis G. Price
Charles Street
Pepper
Columbus Avenue
Rutland Street
Edgar B. Evans
Joy Street
Frank le Garrett
Cambridge Street
John P. Collins
Hampshire Street
Canines Street
Missing Mary From Somerville Leaves Unclaimed Wages
Mary, a 25 year old woman from Russian Poland who worked for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kerner at 173 Albion Street Somerville, left after a Sunday visit with intent to return. She disappeared with unclaimed wages and belongings still at the Kerner home. Authorities describe her as tall with a small hat and light red shirt waist, last seen in Somerville before June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Louis Kerner
Albion Street
Somerville
Boston
Kerner
Accused Husband Arrested After Domestic Violence Claim
William La Guff, described by witnesses as a large man, was arrested by East Dedham Street officers for allegedly breaking his wife Hennah La Guff's jaw at 127 Dover Street. Neighbors reported her frantic cries. police said she was severely injured and she was taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William la Guff
Dedham Street
Hennah
Dover Street
la Guf
le Guff
Fire On Beach Street Damages Boston Building
A blaze on Beach Street yesterday afternoon heavily damaged a five story brick building owned by the Boston Real Hatate Trust Com pany. The fire started in a closet on the fourth floor among old papers and spread to the fifth. Occupants include William Yusikowski a clothing maker on the third floor which was mostly drenched. The second and first floors house H Lorentsen Co and Nelson Bros. Total damage estimated between 1000 and 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Street
Boston Real Hatate Trust Company
William Yusikowski
May Be A Murder In Roxbury Victim Lyster Hit On Washington
Alfred J. Lyster of 31 Thorndike street Roxbury lies on the City Hospital dangerous list unconscious after a severe blow on the head late Saturday night on Washington street. Police report fragmentary statements and fear a homicide as three similar assaults and robberies have recently occurred with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 5
Alfred J. Lyster
Thorndike Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Lyster
Washington Street
Assault on Newton streetcar leaves two injured
Lee Brainard conductor and Flave Davis motorman on the Newton street railway were beaten by three men near River street West Newton. Brainard and Davis are in dangerous condition at home. Michael McMahon was arrested. two suspects sought. Police detail and a late arrest followed the 7 o'clock attack as passengers watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neiwton
Lee Brainard
Newton Street Railway
Flave Davis
Waltham
Michael McMahon
Teamater
Brainard
Night Cap
River Street
West Newton
Ryan
Mitchell
McMahon
Adams Avenue
Davis
Captain Lovett Honored At East Boston A O H Anniversary
Captain George J. Lovett received a gold watch chain and charm inscribed with A O H insignia during the Military Division 46 A O H celebration in Havre Street Hibernian Hall East Boston. The second anniversary event drew about 500 members and guests for a banquet and a high quality literary program after a division meeting led by Lovett who reported progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Lovett
Suffolk County
John Quinn
Captain Lovett
Commonwealth
Hibernianiam
Boston
Cornelius F. Lynch
M. J. O'Connor
Denis J. Cronin
Thomas Conner M. J. Barry
John B. O’higgins
James J. Shea
Joseph Tuma
Thomas F. Clark
M. Edward Hobbs
James J. Linnehan
Edward Mulligan
Jamel Donoghue
Daniel Ryan
James O'Shea
Denis P. O'Donovan
Thomas Dolan
Daniel Callaghan
John J. Hickey
Tabhairt Amach
East
George J. Lovett
Military Division 46
Hibernian Hall
Havre Street
Japan and United States seal new equal treaty era
A sweeping 1899 treaty framework goes into effect uniting Japan with the United States and many European nations. It ends extraterritoriality, opens Japan's interior to foreigners, and grants equal privileges and duties to foreign residents, marking a turning point in East-West diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Washington
Gresham
Kudeno
Jutaro Komura
Japanees
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Peru
Yokohama
Nagasaki
Kobe
Hakadate
Nigata
Education report notes Japan push for wider schooling
The annual report of the American board mission with Kami Ai churches in Japan surveys reforms in government and education. It cites 21 3 million of 7 million school age children lacking education due to fees, Japan plans to expand high schools and Kyoto University departments, and foreign pupil exchange. It notes India and Chinese students in Japan, a Seoul school supported by Japanese Christians, and new projects for neglected and criminal children. The religious movement is strengthening with larger congregations and deeper spiritual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Board
Kami-Ai Churches of
Japan
House of Peers
Kyoto University
India
Department of Technology
Tokio University
Ugpert
Imperial Military Academy
Seoul
Corea
Remarkable New Departure Trunk Invented in City
The Post inspected the New Departure Trunk by Mr. D. Bean of this city. It resists dismantling with a cover that folds and spring locks on both sides and front. Hinges are placed to avoid strain, and solid iron knobs protect against shocks during travel. The salesroom at 78 Summer Street showcases trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bean
Summer Reet
Anglo American amateur contests meet in London
Brighten England July 16 The joint commission for Yale Harvard and Oxford Cambridge athletic matches met at the Queen’s Club West Kensington London The Americans and Englishmen discussed rules harmonizing hurdles hammer throw and high jump while confirming no objections to Burke and Quinlan The teams plan practice in London ahead of events scheduled for 4 pm with a second meeting set for next Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Eng
Yale
Harvard
Oxford
Cambridge
Queens Club
West Kensington
London
Hatel Metropole
Engstbour
Ameicans
Ewart Wendell
Messrs
Joseph B. Morrison
Charles H. Sherrill
Holcombe J. Browne
C. N. Jackson
T. C. Vassall
A. Hunter
Mesers
Associated Press
Quinlan
Burke
Wendell
Jackson
Oxford-Cambridge
Solent
Queen’s Club
Spoiled by Rain at Nantasket Beach
Rain spoiled what promised to be a great day at Nantasket Beach on July 16 as crowds arrived by boat train and electric. Despite frequent showers hotels near the boat landing and railway station stayed busy with pavilion music hall and piazzas crowded for afternoon and evening performances. A lone bather near Hotel Nantasket drew amusement and locals discussed the Post scoop about Guittl’s escape from a mob Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket
Nantasket Beach
Nan
Waldo Tirrell Gores Self Inflicted Wound at Home
Waldo Tirrell of South Weymouth remains in serious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after shooting himself at his Front Street residence Saturday evening. The wound is described as just below the heart and not immediately fatal, with the situation unchanged since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Tirrell
South Weymouth
Front Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Old Orchard Races and Coastal Resort Features
Old Orchard hosts a fast kite track with promising entries and generous purses next week. The seaside resort offers superb bathing, boating, and daily band concerts at the Casino dining hall and pavilion. Boston & Maine railroad sells reduced rate tickets including race admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
New England
Old Ocean
Boston & Maine Railroad
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Yukon
Alaska
Plymouth Harbor
Girard
Manila
Christian Union
Jacob E. Alexander
Coulter
Brant Rock
Southern Union Station
Alexander
Sean
Carmen
Newton
F. Clark
Roma Hurray
Ames Ony Dolan
Aniel Cameron
Donahoe
Sullivan
Newman
Patrick Hopanayas- Juman
James
James Ey
Dolan
Smoth
Daniel Buckley
Ohn Donovan
Patrick J. Aeee
Thomas Quinn
Michael Lanningham
Gt Bienace
Gievn
Ran
Patrick Loar
Metdun
eNanee
Mhenae
John Xeville
Daniel McClurkey
Jeremiah Pradiey
Denis O'Brien
James Burns
Eward O'Buen
Leonard
Ie Pael Dieier
Yeremiah
Iliam
Wulrh
Gemene J Y Peardon
Bael Z. Murray
Lawrence “O'Irien
Thomas Crawford
Patrick Heaihy
Michael Jan
Smothy Moras
Eramiah P Donovan
Desph Sadie
John “Stages
Edserd
Patrick Donov
Michael Ney
Lawrence Tlayes
Jacob B. Alexander
Harford
Morgen
E.P. Blake & CO
Pile Ake
East Boston
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