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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1902

Page

8

Miss Helen Harding Weds William De Lord Bigelow at Cohasset

The ceremony was held at St Stephen's Episcopal Church Cohasset with Rev Milo Gates officiating. The bride Miss Helen Harding wore duchesse satin with lace trim and Easter lilies. Guests included Harvard classmates of the groom and many Boston and Cohasset residents. The couple planned a honeymoon by steam yachting to Lenox and Boston before returning to Cohasset.

Helen Harding William de Lord Bigelow St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Milo Gates Bigelow Albert Bigelow Harvard University Joseph S. Bigelow, Jr Robert Livermore Jerusalem Road Albert S. Blow Harding Joseph 9. Bigelow Miss Bigelow Hammond Whitney Morton Crehore Eleanor Crehore Frothingham Brooks Frothingham Morton Prince Boston North Cohasset J. B. Moors Andrew Robeson William H. Shreve E. Winchester Donald Trinity Church John Bryant Miss Bolles

King Edward VII Visited Boston in the Sixties

During a Boston visit in the 1860s King Edward VII stayed at a local site. Mr. Bigelow, brother of the groom who married Miss Reece recently, sent a superb silver dish from Seattle.

King Edward VII Boston Mr. Bigelow Reece Seattle

Carrie Ernestone Marries William Scott Jacobson at Belmont

At 129 Belmont street on May 14, Carrie Ernestone became Mrs William Scott Jacobson in a ceremony conducted by Rev H Grattan Dockrill. The bride wore white muslin with illusion and white roses, carried bride roses, and wore a diamond star breastpin from the groom. Bridesmaid Sadiel L Burnham. best man L H Burnham. Guests presented many gifts to the couple.

Belmont A Cc. Burnham Belmont Street Carrie Ernestone William Scott Jacobson New Carlisle Quebec H. Grattan Dockrill Allston Sadiel L. Burnham Shea L. H. Burnham Waltham

Clancy Flynn Nuptials in Dorchester Rectory Ceremony

Richard J. Clancy and Miss Julia Flynn of Dorchester were married at St. Peter's rectory Dorchester by Rev F J Halloran. Margaret Flynn sister of the bride served as bridesmaid and Thomas Clancy brother of the groom was best man. After a reception for about 100 guests at Creek Street the couple departed for Sunapee New Hampshire for their honeymoon.

Richard J. Clancy Julia Flynn Dorchester St. Peter’s Yesterney F. J. Halloran Margaret Flynn Thomas Clancy Creek Street Mrs. Cie Sunapee, N. H

Grace Episcopal wedding links Whittemore and Sargent in Medford

Miss Amy Louise Whittemore daughter of Mrs Maria Elizabeth Whittemore of 136 Allston street West Medford married Edward Hall Sargent son of Mr and Mrs William Story Sargent also of West Medford The ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church High street Medford was performed by Rev F I Paradise A reception followed at 136 Allston street after which the couple left for an extended wedding trip.

Grace Episcopal Church High Street Medford Amy Louise Whittemore Maria Elizabeth Whittemore Allston Street West Medford Edward Hall Sargent William Story Sargent F. I. Paradise Sargent

Davis Horton Wedding At St Pauls Malden

St Pauls Episcopal Church Malden hosted the wedding of Ethel Mae Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Haynes to Arthur John Davis both of Malden at high noon yesterday The ceremony was led by Rev Frederick Edwards A reception followed at the brides home 100 High street and the couple will reside later at 6 Breed Square Lynn

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Malden Ethel Mae ‘Horton Thomas W. Haynes 100 High Street Arthur John Davis Frederick Edwards 100 High Street, Where A Reception Was Held, After Which Mr. and Mrs. Davis Breed Square Lynn

Malden Duo Wed in New York City Home Ceremony

Miss Lena May Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs John Newton Williams of 68 Converse avenue Malden married Mr Whiting Day Cowles hert y of New York City at home last evening The Rev H O Hiscox performed the ceremony After a wedding trip the couple will reside on West Forty eighth street New York City

Lena May Williams John Newton Williams Converse Avenue Malden Whiting Day Cowlesherty New York City H. O. Hiscox

Burns and Bishop: Melrose Nuptials End with Boston Move

Miss Emma L. Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Bishop of Melrose wed John A Burns of Melrose in a ceremony at the parents home conducted by Rev George N Howard. A reception followed and the couple plan to reside in Boston.

Emma L. Bishop John A. Bishop Wyoming Avenue Melrose John A. Burns George N. Howard

Miss Sarah Barnes Weds Frederick Brauer in Somerville

Miss Sarah A. Barnes daughter of Hugh W. Barnes 10 Bradley Street Somerville and Frederick G Brauer of Boston were married last evening at St Ann's parish Somerville. The ceremony was performed by Rev J E Keyes.

Sarah A. Barnes Hugh W. Barnes Bradley Street Somerville Frederick G. Brauer Boston St. Ann’s Parish J. E. Keyes

Seven Year Old James Boylan Drowns in South Boston

A seven year old, James Boylan of 219 Second Street, vanished after a late afternoon outing with a younger companion. A cap floated at the water’s edge on M Street suggested drowning, and police from Division 12 planned to drag the water for the body today.

M Street Boston Division 12 James Boylan Second Street James Jimmie Boylan

Democratic State convention names slate in Indiana

Indianapolis June 4 The Democratic State convention chose most offices by acclamation amid a Bryan endorsement fight. Nominations announced include Alfred Schoen for Secretary of State, W B Stilwell for Attorney General, James F Riggs for State Auditor, Jerome Herff for State Treasurer, Adam Heimberger for clerk of the Supreme Court, Samuel L Scott for superintendent, Myron D De for State statistian, Ward Bassett for State geologist, and T E Howard for judge of the Supreme Court.

Indianapolis Ind Committee On Friends William J. Bryan Kansas City Alfred Schoenover Attica W. B. Stilwell Gibson County James F. Riggs Sullivan Jerome Herff Peru Supreme Court Adam Heimberger Samuel L. Scott Jeffersonville Myron D. de Marion County

Herbert Named as Ambassador

The United States announced two new diplomatic appointments in Washington. Michael Herbert, currently first secretary of embassy at Paris, becomes British ambassador succeeding the late Lord Pauncefote. Senor de Ojeda is appointed Spanish minister succeeding the Duke d Arcos, a surprise to all but close confidants of the former duke.

Washington Michael Herbert Lord Pauncefote Senor de Ojeda Duke d’Arcos Herbert State Department Paris

Diplomatic Staffing Shifts With New Madrid Envoy Named

Washington sees a change in diplomatic posts as retiring minister seeks treatment for impaired vision and Senor de Ojeda assumes the role. He brings credentials from Paris and Tangier, while the ambassador’s salary may rise to match Britain's top Paris stipend of 45000 dollars. Herbert family ties to the Earls of Pembroke and Montgomery noted.

d’Arcos Senor de Ojeda Washington Paris Tangier Great Britain Herbert Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery Sydney Herbert of Lea Juncefote The Hague Constantinople Rome Earl of Pembroke Earl of Montgomery Herbert of Caerdiff

268 Graduated at Boston University Commencement

The Boston University commencement drew 268 graduates at Tremont Temple as Judge Simeon Bald win delivered the oration on life guidance. President Warren awarded the degrees including AB, PhB, LittB, ScB, TB, LiB, M B, and PhD with one woman among the graduates. Reverend Edward Everett Hale gave the benediction.

Boston University Somerset Street Francis J. McConnell T. B Harvard Street Baptist Church Emily Clark Samuel B. Whitaker South Framingham George 8. Somerville Theological School John D. Pickles Tremont Street John L. Bates Convocation Liberal Arts Department Frank W. Kimball Dedham Carolyn Strong Newell Lowell William F. Rogers Newton Centre Raymond A. Robbins Auburndale Edgar Whitaker Melville Choate Frank W Kimball R. A. Robbins E. W Carolyn Newell George R. H . IL. Perrin Marshal Tremont Temple Simeon B. Baldwin Connecticut University Elief Warren Ch. B M. B M. D A. M Ph. D Edward Everett Hale

Malden City Government to Open Baseball Season Friday

The Malden city government baseball team hosts the Malden Lodge of Odd Yellows Friday at Ferryway Green. City Solicitor Jane Wiggin will captain and pitch, with Hast ings as president, and a lineup including Muldoon, Pagum, Rooney, Howard, Robinson, Lynde Sullivan, and Wiggin.

Malden Ferryway Green Malden Lodge Odd Yellows Jane Wiggin Waa Harvard Hastings The Common Council Wiggin Muldoon Councilman Pagum Alan Rooney Councilman Howard Councilman Robinson Councilman Lynde Sullivan City Messenger E. P. Allen I. L. Mclain Ral Rogers William Leedham Arthur Carey Melvin Thompson R.H. Thompson FE. &. Tobin Join Wilkins

Maltby Wins Handicap Match Play Title at Newton Club

The finals of the Newton Golf Club handicap match play tournament concluded with G. E. Maltby defeating L. N. 8 up and 1 to play after a May start. The event determined the championship on the Newton links.

Newton Newton Golf Club G. E. Maltby L. N

More Engineers Obey Union Strike Orders in Pa.

Wilkes Barre reports more engineers firemen and pump runners join the miners’ strike. In Nanticoke the Susquehanna Coal Company colliery shut down engines, risking a water shortage for the borough as firemen refused to work. Debates over public order and arrests noted, with President Mitchell monitoring developments and New York Board of Trade seeking presidential action.

Mitchell Scranton Frank Pp. Larent Ince Wilkesbarre New York Board of Trade Roosevelt

Five mine bosses discharged over pump duties at Henry Clay shaft

In Shamokin Penn on June 4 the five fire bosses at Henry Clay shaft were fired for refusing to man the pumps and fire rooms. The idle mine is filling with water and will flood the Sterling colliery if the water hoist is not operated. Water in Excelsior and Corbin columns rises as the peril increases.

Five Shot In Strike Riot At Bedwadowsville

A riot at the American Steel and Foundry Company in Bedwadowsville Illinois left five men wounded. Two non union workers and three white strikers were shot with two fatalities. The confrontation began when a train of black workers imported to replace strikers reached Granite City. They were threatened then pelted with stones before revolvers were used by both sides.

Bedwardsvilla Ill American Steel and Foundry Company Steel Company Granite City

Ruin Threatens Colliery at Mamianoy City

June 4ruin threatens Tunnel Ridge colliery as water rises in the mine. Strikers’ pickets turned back bosses and mine foreman Terrill was kept separated for two hours. Company lawyers notified mayor that workers were mobbed on route to work. mayor pledges to preserve peace.

Mamianoy City Penn Tunnel Ridge Terrill Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company Leonard

Miners Scab Serenade Cancelled by Strike HQ

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a planned scab serenade at Miners Mills was called off by strike headquarters. Strikers planned a torchlight procession and a fife and drum serenade for workers who refused to go back to work. District officials intervened to prevent potential disorder.

Wilkesbarre Penn

Peace Budget and South Africa Demobilization Move

In London on June 4 Sir Michael Hicks Beach described a 200 million budget item for demobilizing British troops in South Africa and transporting prisoners from concentration camps. He suggested large garrisons may soon be unnecessary and announced the sinking fund restoration. King Edward ordered thanksgiving services for peace. Lord Kitchener was created viscount and the grant of 250,000 was debated amid Irish opposition and unknown implications.

London Michael Hicks- Beach Hoase of Commons South Africa William Vernon Harcourt Michael Edward Use of Commons Balfour King Edward Lord Kitchener John Dillon William Redmond Swift MacNeill Kitchener Lord Roberts

Weather Day Sees Heat Prostration In Mercury

Yesterday's weather started warm and cloudy from 8 am to 6 pm then cleared with southwest turning west wind. One heat prostration reported, Clarence Harris eight years old of 8 Tyler street moved from the Common to Station 4 and home. Clouds returned at 6 pm with a brief shower. Temperature peaked at 1 pm then fell to 52 at 11 pm as NE wind and rising barometer suggested improving weather.

Clarence Harris Tyler Street

Thirteen Year Old Stole Aunt’s Money

Arthur Pitts aged 14 of 2 Hamburg street stole 40 dollars from his aunt Mrs Currier of 672 Harrison avenue yesterday afternoon. Police say Pitts spent part of the money on candy soda electric car rides and bought papers before hiding the remaining cash under barrels at Tremont and Sterling. He confessed after patrolman Crowley found him at home and led officers to the hiding place.

Arthur Pitts Hamburg Street Currier Harrison Avenue Dedham Street Young Pitts Tremont Sterling Streets Crowley

New Home for North End Mission to Aid Young Women

Dedication of the North End Mission for Young Women at 31 Worcester Square, led by Superintendent C. L. D. Younkin, marks a move from 205 North Street to a new five story brick building with 16 rooms and modern amenities. The agency, formed to probation youths, aims to place graduates in safe situations after a six month term. about 12 girls are in residence with a staff of four guiding them.

North End Worcester Square Younkin C. L. D. Younkin C. B. Moore Col. Cann Mount Hope H. A. Enrich A. J. Peterson North Street Buseaus Wanes

Assistance at Younkin reception with guests yesterday

Superintendent Younkin hosted a four to ten PM reception for guests yesterday. A luncheon was served and an orchestra gave a concert during the event.

Younkin

Boston Firemen Fire at Train Station Leaves Smoke and Panic

A Tar and oil fire at a Boston station near Track 5 erupts in minutes, filling the waiting room with dense smoke and causing a panic. Firefighters battle the blaze as trains are held, with injuries reported among staff and spectators. Multiple alarms bring engines and a fire boat, while subsequent blazes on Fulton Street and other sites add to a historically busy afternoon for city firefighters.

Seeant Shiehan Jles Trac East Samoa James F. Ryan Protective No. 1 Pullman Company Fulton_ street Orth End Byne Co. Welch Ton Mattress Company McCarthy Mattress Company Ypon & Roaring Furnace J. D. Packard & Sons Chardon Street Arioch Wentworth Parkway Lowell Street Tremont Street

Fire destroys Illinois Car and Equipment plant

Fire swept the Illinois Car and Equipment Company's plant at Hegewisch tonight. The Hegewisch site, a southern suburb of Chicago, employed about 1100 men, nearly the town's population. Loss estimated at 1,000,000 dollars.

Chicago Illinois Car and Equipment Company Hegewisch

Mrs Kingdon Robbed in New York City

Mrs Charles D Kingdon formerly of Boston and mother of Mrs George J Gould reported to police that she was robbed in New York City of four diamond brooches and a valuable purse. The loss was about eight thousand dollars at a motel where a single man was seen.

New York Charles D. Kingdon Boston George J. Gould

Cambridge Police Shift Overhaul Moves Most From Posts

Mayor McNamee orders mass transfers across Cambridge police stations including captains, sergeants, and officers. The overhaul shifts captains among stations, moves many to night duty, and reassigns routes and duties with changes taking effect this morning.

McNamee Cambridge Haiily Mark Folsom Pullen John Urray Cloyes Joseph Forbush Edward J. Comerford Sergean Stevens William H. Hill Edward J. McCabe James Forristall John Hezlitt Harry Davis Anthonie Diehl Michael J. Kelly Edward J. Welch John C. Weston Harry H. Wells Thomas ‘N. Campbell Charles EK. ‘Bradley Charles H. Presho Fred N. Low Ernest E. Blanchard James A. Cox Ralph Rice John Roberts John Winslow D. W. Walsh Dynan Charles McCann James Kearney Thomas P. Rowe Fred Low Jewett Barrington Furbush Harry Wells Fora Charles Marston J. P. McCarthy William H. Graves Joseph Furbush George T. Barrington William H. Aberle Charlies Aberle Orrin White Richard H. Aylward John HE. Grifiths Frank la Marche W. HH. Rowe J . Parks Fred Ellis T. F. Coady Patrick Dunilea District 1 Brennan Patrick Doyle Herbert Holt George Belcher Elbridge Riley Corcoran Murray McCann Keaney McCrehan T. P. Rowe John Deehan Mackminimaun McElroy A Ginty Sullivan Neilon

Burke s Good Capture After Robbery Attempt

Richard J. McCarron aged 39 of 8 Green Street was arrested by Patrolman Burke of Division 1 for larceny of a gold watch and chain from Edward Fredericks of 8 Glenwood Street. Fredericks, walking on Cause Way Street near Endicott around 8 pm, cried out and Burke pursued and apprehended McCarron near Charlestown. the watch was recovered and McCarron taken to the station.

Richard J. McCarron Green Street Burke Edward Fredericks Glenwood Street Fredericks Causeway Street Endicott McCarron Charlestown

Bates Club Smoker Heard Ad dress on Cuba Under Three Flags

The Bates Club held a smoker last evening at 1 0 Dartmouth Street with Hon. Charles H. Innes in the chair General Curtis Guild Jr delivered an address on Cuba Under Three Flags detailing historical and political context for attendees.

Bates Club Dartmouth Street Charles H. Innes Curtis Guild, Jr Cuba

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