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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1902

Page

8

Bodies of all Isles of Shoals drowning victims found

Diver Hurley recovered the bodies of Miss Bessie Chase Miss Isabel Vielkapuska and H Farrington completing the group of victims from the Isles of Shoals boating accident. The three were found within 100 yards of the wreck site. Funeral services were held for Eva Adams and May Adams with a memorial service at Oceanic House attended by summer guests.

Portsmouth N. H Isles of Shoals Hurley Bessie Chase H. Coleman Farrington Isabel Vielkapuska Chase Mr. Farrington Miss Vielkapuska Miss Chase Nickerson Alward Eva Adams May Adams Oceanic House Star Appledore Islands

Funeral for Isles of Shoals drowning victim Miss Anna I Sheehan

The funeral for Anna I Sheehan of 71 Auburn Street West Medford, a victim of last Tuesday’s Isles of Shoals drowning, was held at her home with Rev Patrick P Higgins of St Josephs Church presiding. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Malden.

Medford Mass Anna I. Sheehan Isles of Shoals Auburn Street West Medford Patrick P. Higgins St. Joseph's Church Sheehan St. Mary's Cemetery Malden

Paris Salon Controversy Sparks Legal and Social Feud

In Paris the legal fight over Mme. du Gast and the Gervex nude portrait escalates as lawyer Barboux faces threats and two clubs expel him. Whispers name two wealthy American women as potential models, while Mme. du Gast taunts rivals with a daring persona and a passion for cars and dogs.

Henry Gervex Paris Mme. DU Gast M.barboux Barboux Prince de Sagan Miss Morton New York Maitre Barboux M. Gervex Gervex Prince du Sagan Europe West Trilby Fournier Vienna

Women Exhibitions At Madison Square Garden This Fall

A two week display from October 6 to 18 showcases women in all phases at Madison Square Garden. The event, by the Professional Woman's League, involves 600 women and an investment over 250000 dollars, employing more than 2000 women. A street of all nations, Red Cross field hospital led by women, a nursery, and modern kitchen displays highlight diverse female tasks and talents across cultures.

New York Madison Square Garden Professional Woman's League Red Cross Gertrude Andrews Carmelita Beckwith

Windward Coal at Sydney Welcomes Mrs Peary and Daughter

The Peary Arctic steamer Windward from New York arrived at Sydney North Sydney today July 20. She will coal and proceed north tomorrow. Mrs Peary and her daughter join the ship here.

North Sydney C. B New York

Devery Backing Opera Rumor Grims By The Sea

In Avoree by the Sea on July 20 the ex-chief William Devery, called the Big Fellow, is rumored to back the summer opera The Mikado at the Atlantic Park Hotel Auditorium. Manager George Blumenthal has been seen in close contact with him on his piazza, and Devery’s wife and Miss Devery attended opening night in a box reserved for the Devery party.

Opera Company Miss Devery Devery

General Brooke to retire from U.S. Army

Washington July 20 Major General John R Brooke U S A will reach the age limit of 64 tomorrow and be retired He is one of the few active officers to have become a brigadier general during the Civil War and has had a long Civil War and regular army career joining as a volunteer captain and rising to major general through the postwar reorganization.

Washington D. C John R. Brooke U.S. A Miles Brooke

Be Game Club Outing Draws Nearly Fifty Members

About 50 Be Game Club wine clerks joined yesterday’s reunion at Peddock’s Island. They boarded the tug Confidence from Lewis wharf around 10 AM, with a concert aboard. Inclement weather disrupted games, but strolls and social time prevailed before returning to Lewis wharf at 6 PM. Officers listed.

Be Game Club Peddock's Island Lewis Wharf Boston ‘Towboat Company Confidence J. J. Crowley O. J. Donovan J. J. McGonigle J. F. Leary R. H. Foley J. J. Wigmore J. McCoy T. Flynn J. Powers J. Riordan J. Conway D. J. Sexton J. J. Archdecon J. Goulding M. Moriarty Steve Driscoll John Shea George Fitzgerald Charles Allison J. Meehan Arthur O’neil William F. Foley Committee

Mary MacLane Arrives in Cambridge Amid Curtain of Secrecy

Mary MacLane arrives in Cambridge after a rough morning scene at North station. Miss Corbin guards her entrance as reporters and curious locals pace the street outside the boarding house at 487 Broadway. MacLane plans three weeks in Cambridge with little public talk and may head to New York soon.

North Station Mary MacLane Buffalo Chicago M. M Mary Cambridge Broadway Big Square Miss Corbin Butte Boston Miss MacLane Harvard Barrett Wendell

Oelrichs Martin Nuptials At Newport Next Week

New Newport chatter centers on the Oelrichs Martin wedding and Miss Oelrichs wedding dress praised as a marvel. Bridesmaids include Miss Eleanor Jay, cousin to the bride, in the social highlight expected to draw about 400 guests from New York and Newport.

Newport R. I Oelrichs-Martin Miss Oelrichs Oelrichs Eleanor Jay Miss Jay New York

Hebrew synagogue cornerstone laid in Chelsea postponed

The cornerstone ceremony for the proposed Hebrew synagogue in Chelsea was delayed by a week due to the storm. The event will be rescheduled for the following week, affecting plans and attendance.

Chelsea

King Attends Divine Service Aboard Victoria and Albert

King Edward attended divine services at Cowes on the Isle of Wight with Queen Alexandra and royal family aboard the Victoria and Albert. Commodore Lambton led the service as a cold northeast wind forced deck closures. The King rises at 9 am and is visited by physicians after breakfast. doctors note ongoing surprising progress.

Cowes Isle of Wight Edward Commodore Lambton Victoria and Albert Queen Alexandra

Mackay Sails Quietly to London to Visit Ill Father

Clarence H. Mackay sailed alone on the Campania from New York to visit his father John W. Mackay in London. He was not listed on the passenger list and was not accompanied by family members.

New York Clarence H. Mackay Campania John W. Mackay London Mackay Cunard

Bagolud Sultan Becomes Friendly with American Forces

In Manila on July 20 the Cavite ladrones movement continues with expected captures and possible escapes to the mountains. Police northeast of Manila monitor activity as constabulary withdraw to Cavite. The Sultan of Bacolod Mindanao retracted hostile talk and now writes a friendly letter to the American commander saying he will confer and does not want to fight. The Moro situation overall is viewed as favorable.

Manila Cavite Thulacan Rizal Bacolod Mindanao Lake Lanao Moro

Latimer Murderer Seen In New York Description Emerges

A mid sized man with light curly hair and a blond mustache is described as Latimer’s killer by Margaret Venning the Latimers’ 16 year old niece. Three Bedford Avenue Gang youths are under watch as possible suspects. Christopher Zenn will testify he saw a man flee the district on a bicycle shortly after the shooting. A Hancock Street quarrel is reported to involve three people. William H. Tuthill will be a key witness next to Mrs Latimer.

New York Albert C. Latimer Latimer Mr. Latimer Margaret Venning Latimer House Bedford Avenue Latimers Christopher Zenn Jefferson Avenue Halsey Street Hancock Street William H. Tuthill

Vatican Rejects Taft Offer on American Concordat in Philippines

The Temps notes Taft’s negotiations with the Vatican end in a de facto rejection of American terms for a concordat. A formal accord would have allowed the apostolic delegate direct talks with Roosevelt, bypassing U.S. citizens like Archbishop Ireland. The Vatican’s stance halts plans to expel congregations and blocks a potential papal policy triumph.

Paris William H. Taft Philippine Islands Vatican Taft United States Apostolic Delegate Washington Roosevelt Ireland Philippines

Merion Passengers Arrive After Quebec to Charlestown Sailing

The steamship Merion docking at the Dominion line pier Charlestown after nine days from Queenstown. It carried 36 saloon and 35 steerage passengers with a large cargo of general merchandise. Steerage travelers were mostly Scandinavian immigrants and will land this morning.

Merion Queenstown Dominion Line Charlestown Lewis Dexter Providence R. I United States Leeds Eng M. Fothergill Wree Nw Anal

Ambassador Porter Departs Newport After Social Season

General Horace Porter United States ambassador to France wraps up his Newport visit with elaborate dinners hosted by Edward J. Berwind and others before sailing for Europe on Thursday.

Ambassador Porter Newport R. I Horace Porter United States France Europe Edward J. Berwind George Peabody Watmore Alexander §. Clarke

Missing Bartlett Photos Baffle Sculptor in Pittsfield

In Pittsfield on July 20 a messenger for sculptor Daniel Chester French failed to find the card photographs of General William F. Bartlett entrusted by his widow. The missing images were the basis for French's likeness in a state commission and were intended for his Glendale studio.

Bartlett Pittsfield William F. Bartlett Daniel Chester French Glendale French

Doctor's sermon attacks modern high society views

The Rev Dr Franklin Hamilton denounces modern high society in a sermon on The Young Man of Today four views. He warns young men in business society religion and politics against heartless caste the blase world and gambling at bridge whist tables while urging politics of Jesus to free the country from class hatred the saloon and the power of gold.

Franklin Hamilton Jesus

Millionaire Mackay and the Bonanza Fortune

The narrative follows John W Mackay from a California gold rush start to immense wealth via the Comstock lode Bonanza. He co founded the Nevada Bank and later the Postal Telegraph Cable Company and Commercial Cable Company, funding a vast fortune and global ventures with partners Flood O’Brien and Fair. His wife Mrs Mackay and her Paris social rise are also documented, including charitable works and high society introductions.

Mackay The Horn California San Francisco Comstock Lode Flood O’brien Fair Nevada Bank of Postal Telegraph & Cable Company James Gordon Bennett Commercial Cable Company America Senate Europe Virginia Champs Elysees London Mr. Mackay John Hungerford New York Pacific Coast Hungerfords Paris Prince Colonna Colonna John W. Mackay Mackays Rue Tilsit Arc de Triomphe

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