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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

Page

5

Boston and Portland yachtsmen delayed by fog

Portland Maine July 19 news from Trive Islands reports a delayed fleet welcome for Boston and Portland yacht clubs. Poor visibility and light winds postponed a 30 mile run to Five Islands, but crews remain enthusiastic. Start planned for 7 30 tomorrow with several vessels already committed. The Golden Rod damaged by an earlier grounding will sail to Bath for repairs.

Portland Trive Islands Boston Boston Club Boston Yacht Club Portland Yacht Club Boynton Maine Portland Club Hiwa Jordan Pawl Hermes Leighton Raceabout Burgomaster Chapman Thalia Waugh Clique Dwyer Eastern Yacht Club Peak’s Island Boothbay Golden Rod Fletcher Neck Bath Harry B. Center

Moran Wins 25 Mile Race at Charles River Park

Louis Mettling of West Roxbury led early and forced Moran to battle through the field in a grueling 25 mile paced event. Moran finally took the lead at mile 20 and set a new four horse power record with a 34 minute 18 1 5 second time, shaving 13 1 5 seconds from his previous mark as Mettling and Stinson contended behind.

Louis Mettling Httle West Roxbury Charles River Park Jimmy Moran Butler Stinson Moran Mettling Turville White Hunter Saunders Cambridge Matt Downey W. F. Drea J. A. McNeil A. W. McDonald P. F. Logan Miles Yds Reese Rene Ewer Ewer Teres Ia Wee Eee Eres Ees

British Press Demands Prompt Action Over Russian Fleet

London reports the Russian volunteer fleet steamers seized merchant ships under a commercial flag. Admirals urge immediate naval action to protect British merchants and demand disavowal and recall of Russian prizes. Newspapers echo a grave, warlike mood.

London Edmund Robert Iremantle Daily Chronicle Dardanelles Daily Telegraph Lord Lansdowne

Cure for Eczema by Cuticura Remedies Testimonial

A mother reports her two year battle with severe eczema in her child ending with a complete cure after using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent. Bathing twice daily, applying ointment, and taking Resolvent per directions led to a lasting improvement. Sold worldwide by Cuticura.

I. B. Jones Apdington Inn. T Lowp Lepoter London Caurters House Sq Paris Rue de la Paix Rowton Colwme Buc Ave Potter Drug & Chew. Corp

Boston Tenement Dwellers Endure Heat With Fortitude

A Post reporter visits a crowded Leverett Street tenement in July heat. Mothers keep babies cool while residents open windows and observe sanitation rules. An elderly grandma endures the heat, noting the hardship on children. Wash day, beach finery, and 5 cent ice displays mark the scene.

Post Leverett Street

Lowell man wills estate to charities and pension trust

The will of James R Fellows of Lowell filed in East Cambridge Court allocates income from his property on Merrimac Central and Middle streets to a trust for his children and grandchildren. One half of the income goes to Lowell General Hospital with the remainder to a home for old men. If no home exists, funds are saved to establish one. The city of Lowell receives two bequests of 500 and 200 dollars for annual temperance and deportment essay prizes. The will seeks a nonsectarian home and notes Fellows helped establish a general hospital with a 30000 building.

James R. Fellows Lowell East Cambridge Court City of Fellows Lowell General Hospital

Morning Star Safe at Perim on Way to Guam

The missionary steamer Morning Star, under Captain Garland, has safely reached Perim on its voyage from Commercial Wharf to the South Pacific to Guam. Families of Chief Engineer Daniel Kemp and First Assistant Engineer John Pome roy are assured by the report.

Daniel Kemp John Pomeroy East Boston Morning Star Perim Guam South Pacific Garland

Russian cruiser reportedly sunk at Vladivostok

July 19 report says three Schichau built cruisers rejected by Germany may have joined the Vladivostok squadron and one ship struck a mine and was lost. The admiralty has no confirmation of any vessel lost at Vladivostok.

ST. Petersburg Schichau Works Germany Vladivostok Admiralty

Russian Vladivostok fleet escapes into Pacific

On July 20 at 10 A M the armored cruisers Russia Rurik and Gromobei of the Vladivostok squadron passed the Tsugaru Straits into the Pacific Ocean marking a notable movement of the fleet.

Tokio Russia Rurik Gromobei Tsugaru Straits Pacific Ocean

Russian cruiser carries canvas covered guns from Odessa

Constantinopla correspondent reports a Russian cruiser passed Odessa with guns covered on deck and torpedo tubes. Suez despatch notes the German steamer Sambia seized by Russians and expected to arrive tomorrow.

London Constantinopla Daily Mail Odessa Suez

Russian repulse at Motien Pass tallied by war office

St Petersburg reports no new details on the Russian repulse at Motien Pass. Losses are expected to be higher than General Kuropatkin's figures released last night and are greatly deplored by the war office.

Daily News St. Petersburg Morning Post Great Britain Malacca Russia Paris War Office Motien Pass Kuropatkin

Fire damages Somerville dwelling at Cross and Otis streets

Yesterday afternoon a fire in a dwelling at the corner of Cross and Otis streets Somerville caused about 4060 in damage. The house owned by J. W. Carter & Co was occupied by Mrs Catharine Canton.

Cross and Otis Streets Somerville J. W. Carter & Co Catharine Canton

Milton girl earns life saving medal at Savin Hill station

Agnes Kersey of Milton received a medal and a complimentary letter from the United States volunteer corps at Savin Hill life saving station for rescuing Edward Gillis from drowning last June. Captain Crocker and Charles P. Conrad lauded her bravery. an exhibit by life savers followed.

Agnes Kersey Milton United States Volunteer Corps Savin Hill Edward Gillis Charles P. Conrad Captain Crocker Miss Kersey Life Savers’ Association Helen Fogarty Eunice Slavin Margaret Will Georgina Mullen Mary D. Kersey

Press Golfers Continue Tourney at Wollaston Montclair

The first round of match play in the Press Golf Club of New England championship concluded at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair. F. E. Sands of the Meriden Journal won the gross trophy with 18 holes in 3. Sidney F. Shirley and William A. Swan tied for the net prize at 84. they meet tomorrow to decide the trophy.

The Press Golf Club New England Wollaston Golf Club Montclair F. E. Sands Meriden Conn.) Journal Sidney F. Shirley Globe William A. Swan Associated Press Ralph Cracknell Cracknell John EF. Daniels State House Press Association J. E. O'Connell D. H. Vincent

Escapee Henry Oman Captured After Flight from Hospital

Henry Oman, who escaped from Danvers Insane Hospital Monday evening, was captured after a brief but severe struggle with police. Neighbors spotted him near his home at dusk in Malden, ending the manhunt from the prior flight.

Malden Henry Oman Danvers Insane Hospital

Folk Control of Missouri Convention Opens with Folk Triumph

Jefferson City Mo July 19 The first day of the State Democratic convention ended amid a wild demonstration after a temporary organization was formed with Congressman W D Vandiver named temporary chairman Folk forces demonstrated strength early with a roll call vote showing a clear working majority Pandemonium filled the convention hall as motions to adjourn were rejected and adjournment was moved to 10 tomorrow morning

Jefferson City W. D. Vandiver

Harmony at Iowa Democratic Convention Draws Unified Fight

Iowa City July 19 Harmony marked the Iowa Democratic State convention as anti Hearst and Hearst factions neither split nor heatedly clashed while they competed to nominate and second their candidates in a surprisingly harmonious session with no bitter showdown.

Iowa City Iowa anti-Hearst Hearst

Crowd Turns On Police As Harrington Is Arrested

John Harrington of 45 Malden Street was arrested after a crowd mobbed Station 5. A protesting woman hurled household items into the street, drawing onlookers as Officer Mec Gee tried to quell the scene. Harrington was taken to the station with help from two officers.

John Harrington Malden Street Harrington MecGee McGee W Harrington

Heat Prostration Reports From City Worksites

Three heat related prostrations were reported to hospitals and police yesterday. Thomas Lane aged 27 of 219 Western Avenue Brighton collapsed at 11 am while working at the Brighton stock yards and was taken home by police ambulance. Florence Mark 24 of 228 E Street South Boston fainted at 460 Harrison Avenue and was taken to City Hospital. Mrs Louis Ingram 22 of 4 Haven Street collapsed at Dartmouth Street and Huntington Avenue at about 6:40 pm and was admitted to City Hospital. All are expected to recover.

Thomas Lane Western Avenue Brighton Florence Mark E Street South Boston Harrison Avenue City Hospital Louis Ingram Haven Street Dartmouth Street Huntington Avenue

Mian 95 Years Old Again Runs Away

For the third time within a month Thomas Colfield nine percent years old has wandered from his daughter's home at 215 Cabot Street Roxbury. Police from Station 10 remain vigilant to prevent further injuries during these escapades.

Thomas Colfield Cabot Street Roxbury Station 10

Making Summer Dresses Sellout Style at Low Price

Modern machine made wash dresses transform dress buying from pattern shopping to affordable, tailored looks. Filene's Sons Co in Boston offers machine made dresses cutting costs, using speeded sewing and electric fabric cutting to provide designer styles at low prices across sections.

Filene William Filene Washington Street Boston

Fell Asleep Canoe Upset Near Norumbega Park

In Riversile on July 19 a young man sleeping in a shaded canoe near shore rolled over and fell into the water but quickly climbed back, righted the boat, and remained unharmed. Earlier a second canoe incident near the Norumbega boathouse required rescue by boatmen and police as a crowd of canoeists enjoyed the afternoon and evening.

Riversile Norumbega Park Norumbega

Seventh annual Immaculate Conception picnic at Oak Island Grove

The Immaculate Conception Church of Everett held its seventh annual reunion and picnic at Oak Island Grove in Revere yesterday. Sports games dancing and a band concert capped the day with three baseball contests and other athletic events in the afternoon.

Five-masted schooner Jane Palmer to stay in Brooks yard

The Jane Palmer, the new five masted schooner in East Boston, remains on the ways in Brooks yard with several launch attempts failing. A final attempt is scheduled for August 11.

Jane Palmer Brooks’ Yard Boston

Local High School Scores From Daily Meet

Results show Nashua-Nashua 5 Lowell 3 and New Bedford-Fall River 6 New Bedford 3. Haverhill 18 over Lawrence 1 plus Manchester 3 Concord partial result.

Nashua Lowell New Bedford Fall River Haverhill Lawrence Manchester Concord

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