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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

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Bermuda Race On Today With Noted Yacht Entries

The Bermuda Race opens today with Class B yachts Dervish Esperanza Zarah and Class C contenders Marchioness Venona Edith Anna. Skippers include H A Morss J Dalzell McKee Henry Doscher and J P Crozer, representing Corinthian Atlantic YCs and Philadelphia clubs.

Esperanza J. Dalzell McKee Atlantic Y. C New York Zarah Henry Doscher New Rochelle Y. C Marchioness J. P. Crozer Yachtsmen’s Club Philadelphia Venona E. G. Bliss Eastern Y. C Marblehead Edith Anna Thomas Henderson

Six yachts to race from Marblehead to Bermuda

Six yachts will start the 670 mile Marblehead to Bermuda race, trimmed to two classes with three entries in each. Once hopeful for more boats, the field narrowed to this half dozen as withdrawals reduced the lineup for the ocean battle.

Marblehead Bermuda

Linehan Attacks Chapple Over Senate Gag Debate

Linehan accuses William D. Chapple president of the Senate of conspiring to gag the body and block debate on the merger. The Senate plans a 12 oclock vote on the juggle bill after a dramatic afternoon of bitter partisan clashes. The railroad committee program and New Haven railroad support appear likely to prevail on third reading.

William D. Chapple Senate Railroad Committee New Haven Railroad

Bill unchanged after committee amendment on merger clause

The bill exits committee nearly intact with one amendment stating nothing in the bill shall be construed for or against the merger. Continued on Page 4 Fifth Column.

Crane to Wed a Chorus Girl

Reports say Miss Rosette Millard Scullion, 21, a Roxbury stage favorite, and John Frederick Crane, 35, son of L M Crane of Brookline, filed a marriage license in Providence yesterday. Os readings suggest a quiet ceremony. both declined comment, friends deny denial.

Rosetta Millard Scullion John Frederick Crane Providence Miss Scullion Matthew Scullion Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury Green Bird” Company May Scullion Red Mill’’ Company Crane L. M. Crane Brookline Harriet Frances Crane Maine Anna Louise Barron Rosetta M. Scullion Stageh

Sir R. G. Reid Dies in Montreal Leader in Business

Sir R. G. Reid of Montreal died early this morning. He was a leading figure in Canadian business and politics and built and controlled the Reid New Foundland railroad.

Montreal R. G. Reid Reid-New Foundland

Fair Outlook for Boston and New England Waters

Forecast indicates fair conditions in Boston and vicinity on Wednesday with increasing cloudiness on Thursday then likely fair again. Temperature to rise, winds shifting from north to variable as a disturbance moves through the north portion.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England Wares

Temperature Readings From Thompson's Spa Yesterday

The Thompson's Spa thermometer at 219 Washington Street recorded yesterday's high and low readings across several times with an average temperature of 62 degrees. The data include notes on variations and comparisons to the same date last year, when the average was 48 degrees.

Thompson’s Spa Washington Street Sagt Eae Hk

Everett High Students Riot in Malden Square Clash

About 200 Everett High School students and followers rioted in Malden square after a parade celebrating a baseball win. Police intervened. several people were slightly injured, no arrests.

Malden Everett High School Malden Square Everett School Chief Hill Everett

Tug Wrecks Old Bridge In Cambridge

A small tug passing the draw on the Charles River near Western Avenue Cambridge nearly wrecked the ancient wooden bridge. The vessel created a yard wide gap blocking traffic and Cambridge officials may condemn the structure for a permanent replacement.

Charles River Western Avenue Cambridge

Sheckard May Lose an Eye After Ammonia Blast

Chicago June 2 James T Sheckard left fielder of the Chicago National League team was seriously injured today when a bottle of ammonia exploded before his face His left eye may be permanently blinded it is reported

Chicago James T. Sheckard

Immigrant Pair Travel With Chaperone To Boston

A Menominee voyage last noon carried two Americans bound for the country with Mrs. Wackerman as chaperone. Immigration officers questioned the travelers when the ship reached Boston, raising suspicions despite their wealth and unclear plans in America.

America

Boy Fatally Struck by Street Car in Roslindale

Nine year old Willie Bothwell of 4301 Washington Street Roslindale was killed when a street car wheel ran over him. Wong Hop a Chinese carpenter working nearby is described as enraged after being teased by neighborhood boys and reportedly swung an axe at the children near the laundry shop. The incident occurred as the youths chased a ball toward the laundry doorway.

Willie Bothwell Washington Street Roslindale Wong Hop Chum

Fire at 81 Bristol Street Hits Multiple Firms

A three alarm blaze near Albany and Dover streets consumed a four story brick building at 81 Bristol Street, home to J. F. Paul & Co wood turners, with contents feeding the flames. Other nearby firms include H. B. Chapman Emmet Tyler Chapman Williams Woodward L. J. Kelly F C Newton. Loss estimated around $30,000.

Albany Dover Streets Bristol Street J. F. Paul & Co

Hammond Seeks Vice-Presidency in 1904

Massachusetts has two Republican vice presidential hopefuls. Governor Guild is seen as the leading candidate while John Hays Hammond, a mining expert from Gloucester, enters the race on eastern backing. Hammond, a Californian by birth and longtime New Yorker, is described as a billionaire with a $500000 salary from Guggenheim mining interests and an income over a million yearly.

Washington Massachusetts Guild New England Chicago John Hays Hammond Gloucester Hammond Magnolia Guggenheim

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