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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1895

Page

5

Famous horse sale details lingering on prized racers

The article lists horses from Mr. Shepard’s stable with records, breeding, and prices. Notable entries include Lady Bullion, Reina, Arab, Blondie, Flyaway, and Blondelle, with notes on speed, gait, and conditions of sale. It mentions Doble’s praise and a policy against campaigning some horses after purchase.

Blondelle Carl Iola Concregan Connie Smith Tomar Stoska Belton Carita Ollie Mr. Shepard

June Festival of Congregational Sunday School Union Held at Berkeley Temple

The sixteenth annual festival gathered about 300 Sunday school superintendents and friends at Berkeley Temple. Samuel Usher welcomed attendees and outlined the union’s mission. Speakers included Rev. G H Gutterson, Rev. John Barstow, Rev. C W Biddle, and Rev. G M Boynton. Public exercises featured Rev. Charles R. Brown advocating Bible study and Rev. Smith Baker on character in teaching. Music by Tremont Quartet and a large audience of church leaders attended.

Congregational Sunday School Superintendents’ Union Berkeley Temple Samuel Usher George H. Gutterson American Missionary Association John Barstow Medford George M. Boynton Congregational Sunday Schools and Publishing Society Charles R. Brown Charlestown Smith Baker D. D East Boston Tremont Samuel B. Capen Erastus Blakeslee Blakeslee F. N. Peloubet Addison D. Foster Dorchester Howard R. Bridgman Congregationalist Brainard Pratt Miss Lucey Wheelock

Tremont Temple First Flag Ceremony At Beacon Street

千A ceremony at Tremont Temple featured Old Glory raised atop the building as a crowd watched from Tremont Street. Dr George C Lorimer led prayers and dedication as 15 by 9 foot flag was secured by L J Jeffries Bible class members. Subscriptions for the temple fund totaled 3000 on Sunday with 346 000 raised since then and more gifts sought from city residents.

Old Glory New Tremont Temple Temple of the Beacon Street Somerset Gown Tremont Street George C. Lorimer Lorimer Armont Temple

Brewer Trial Opens in Lynn Manslaughter Case

Annie A M Brewer faces manslaughter charges for the December Lynn shooting of Gideon W Lattimer Jr in her room after a confrontation over ending their relationship. The trial in Salem Superior Court before Judge Gaskill heard opening statements by District Attorney Moody with 14 government witnesses scheduled, including Brewer’s sister Emma who was present. The jury planned to tour the scene tomorrow.

Salem Annie A. M. Brewer Gideon W. Lattimer, Jr Lynn Superior Criminal Court Gaskill Moody James A. Sisk Miss Brewer Lattimer Brewer Lynn Hospital Commonwealth Emma

Cattanagh Knocked Out In Baltimore Fight

Joe Choynski defeated Jack Cattanach in ten rounds at Front Street Theatre on June 3. Cattanach from Providence RI showed little skill and faded after two knockdowns as the crowd jeered. Choynski, disgusted, scored a second round KO and then prepared for a June 17 match with Jim Hall at Coney Island.

Baltimore Joe Choynski Jack Cattanach Front Street Cattanach Providence R. I Choynski Jim Hall Coney Island

Harvard at Work on the River

Harvard varsity and freshman rowing crews trained on the river in London Connecticut under coach Watson. Weather was cool with a thunder shower later lowering temperatures. both crews were reported in good condition and used the launch that arrived yesterday.

NPW London Conn Harvard Watson Hidder

Jubilee nearing launch readiness at midmonth

The Jubilee yacht nears launch readiness with riveted bow plates installed on both sides last Saturday. Tomorrow the bow staging will be removed as rivets secure plates to frames. Hull scraped, bottom sanded smooth, and one priming coat of paint applied to the top sides.

Chace Leads In Tennis Amid Rain Delay

In New Haven a rainstorm halted the New England championship tennis final between Howland and Chace. After court work, Chace captured the first set 6 4 while Howland surged to take the second 6 8. The third set began with Goan winning 6 4 as play paused with Howland needing two sets to win.

New Haven Conn New England Howland Chace Lawford Soce

Boston University Class Day Honors Thirty Graduates

At Jacob Sleeper Hall the class of 1899 celebrated with a preluding orchestra and chorus, led by Walter Forester Adams. Edward J. McGill urged brain over brawn in the oration Intercollegiate Oratory versus Intercollegiate Athletics. Miss Susan E. Sawyer delivered the welcome, with gifts and a witty class prophecy by Miss Elsie Hobson. The program closed with a class song, reception, and a list of graduates including Susan Sawyer and Edgar McGill.

Boston University Jacob Sleeper Walter Forester Adams Adams Susan E. Sawyer Edgar J. McGill Elsie G. Hobson Sarah Cone Bryant Ernest A. Maynard Mabel G. Fogg Carrie BE Batchelder Grace Blackwell Sarah E. Breed Wilbur Ga. Chaffee Albert 8 Moulton Robert W. Peach Bertha P. Richmond Maude L. Sanford Harriette Ellen Stone Mae E. Tripp Clara A. Adams BPP

Bodies of Nellie Reardon and Alice Rowan Found

Lawrence reports the bodies of Nellie Reardon and Alice Rowan, victims of Sunday night drowning, were recovered this afternoon. The tragedy occurred in the local area prompting investigations and condolences.

Lawrence Nellie Reardon Alice Rowan

Boston Democratic City Committee Chaos Over Leadership

A tense Boston Democratic city committee meeting unfolds with contests over temporary secretaries and a bitter debate on party leadership. James Donovan and James Hayes vie for president as ward leaders push for candidates, and ballots determine vice presidents and secretaries amid calls for unity.

O'Brien Ward 6 William J. Donovan Ward 2 William T. Graham John Donovan Ward 22 William L. Mooney Fitzgerald Lee Donovan Ward 19 Eugene A. Dowd Curtis Gilbride Committee On Credentials McDonald Ward Corbett Hayes Cleary Reidy Ward 15 Boston Nathan Matthews Edwin A. Curtis Mr. Hayes James Donovan Bbanee Weakeuss James E. Hayes Michael H. Cleary Messrs. Hayes Bret Hayes Ward 8 Democratic City Committee Republican Party Democratic Party Senator Quinn J. Donovan Patrick M. Keating John FB Eyler Manasseh Bradley Quinn Keating John ¥. McDonald John H. Donovan Ball Lot Messrs P. F. McDonald John J. Flynn Nicholas J. Furie Manasseh B. Bradley Seeeeeseveveres John F. McDonald Esewccdeveuen Graham Henry V. Cunningham Ward 71 Michael Geary Ward 13 Geary Michael W. Norris Dennis M. Cronin Ward 14 O’brien Common Council Congressman Fitzgerald Charles I. Quirk Cunningham Benjamin W. Wells Ward 11 Norris and Quirk John H. Sullivan

Man in theatrical persona flees city after hotel bluff

Herbert Saunders appeared in Boston misrepresenting himself as a stage manager from the Shaftsbury Theatre. He arrived at Cook's Tours, stayed at Young's Hotel, took guests yachting, and was tracked by investigators from Abbott and Bogan before a Municipal Court appearance was continued.

Democratic Party Massachusetts Boston Republican Party Patrick Maguire Reidy Charlestown Democratic City Committee of Democratic City Committee Boston College Suffolk Ward 8 James B. Hayes Herbert Saunders Whipple Young’s Ees Abbott and Bogan Gena Dartmouth Street Tremont Street

First Brigade En Camp at canvas city on bi State ground

First Brigade in camp at canvas city on the bi state camp ground shelters over three thousand members. Brigadier General Bridges prepares to receive the troops as Major General Nelson A Miles may review them. Companies arrive and bivouacs planned amid uncomfortable weather.

Bridges Nelson A. Miles Lombard Cambridge Framingham Ang

Veto Keeps Insurance Commissioner Salary Question Open

The governor vetoed a bill raising the Insurance Commissioner Merrill’s salary. Legislators expected no surprises. The bill will reach the Senate today where the veto is expected to be sustained.

Merrill Senate

Madrid Captain General Killed by Subordinate

In Madrid Captain General Primo Rivera was shot and killed in his office by Major Clarijo an infantry officer this morning. Clarijo was taken to prison and is believed insane after recent discharge from a hospital where he was treated for dementia.

Madrid Primo Rivera Clarijo

Four Cambridge men held over drug store robbery case at Station 3

George Maloney Morris Cotter and William Haley all of Cambridge were arrested at Station 3 on robbery charges. Police seek an associate after Joseph Petlock reported four men entered his Leverett street store about 1 o clock Sunday and looted the cash register. Cotter was stopped on Wall street during a fight with a Hebrew man. Petlock later identified Cotter and Cambridge later arrested Maloney and Haley.

George Maloney Morris Cotter William Haley Cambridge Station 3 Joseph Petlock Leverett Street Petlock Joy Street Wall Street Ahern Cotter Bornstein Maloney Haley

Weeding Inggrrat Found in Medical Archive

A reconstructed note lists John Weeding as part of a medical archive entry. The fragment mentions diseases and a potential study by a colonial era medical researcher. Further context is limited by OCR quality.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lady Bullion M. L. Hayer Battle Creek Mich Ren Reina Merriam St. Paul Minn Lfe Budd Doble Jane Golden Arab Lexington John Shepard Kentucky Flyaway Mr. Doble Qromep Elmer Chickering Scott Leighton Tremont Temple’s Annie Brewer Ment Cattanagh Harvard AT Work Jubilee B. U. Glass Day IS Donovan Ward 21 Peabody Russell James F. Ryan Ryan Old Ward 6 Frederick O. Prince James E. Fitzgerald Gaston Matthews City Hall Chicago New York Brooklyn John E. Russell Matthew Keany Toijlers Ward 16 Conry Mr. Donovan House of Representatives State Senate Fallon Ward 23 Democratic Party of John J. Donovan Messrs. Donovan P. J. Kennedy Alderman Lomasney John J. Nawn Dennis H. Mahoney Senator McMorrow John M. O'Hara W. J. Fallon Bakken Slick Stranger LE All Diseases Pim A. John Weeding
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