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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1901

Page

2

Derby Drama as Volodyovski Edges Reiff in Record Run

London June 6 Volodyovski wins the Derby in record time 2 minutes 40 45 seconds narrowly defeating William the Third after a late surge by Reiff. The crowd cheered cautiously as Morny Gannon’s horse led briefly before Reiff regained the lead. Whitney says he is pleased and hopes to take the trophy to America. Olympian led early, Orchid caused delays, and Lord Bobs Revenue and others contended through Tattenham Corner. Volodyovski had been leased by William C Whitney from Lady Meux and later by Theobald, with Whitney noting it as the second American Derby winner after Lorillard.

London Wiliam CC Whitley Volodyovski Morny Gannon William the Third Reiff Mr. Whitney Eld Orchid Foxhall Keene Olympian Claqueur Osboch Lord Bobs Revenue William the Rapidy Tattenham Corner William William ¢C. Whitney Theobald Lady Meux Lord William Beresford Mr. Lorillard New York

Harvard varsity crew first row in new shell

Harvard rowers tested a new shell built by Davy yesterday afternoon. Coaches and crew hailed it as one of the best shells Harvard has had in years. Freshman crew adjustments followed with Thanish replacing Minturn as stroke as the lineup shuffled for the session.

Harvard Davy Thanish

Yale Crews Arrive Strong for Gaels Ferry Meet

Yale varsity and freshmen four oared crews with substitutes and trainers arrived at Gaels Ferry Conn this afternoon. About forty men travel in good condition and ready to race.

Gauss Ferry Conn

St. Paul’s School Mile Record Shattered

Concord N H June 5 The anniversary athletic sports at St Pauls School opened this afternoon and will continue tomorrow A new mile record was set as Dole lowered the time from 1892 to 4 minutes 42 3 4 seconds events continue tomorrow with more races and school athletes competing

Concord N. H St. Paul's

Boston Shoe Industry Highlighted by Massachusetts Output

A letter in Shoe and Leather Facts notes exceptions to rules about factory sizes and claims Massachusetts makes more shoes than all other states combined. The writer urges the New England Shoe and Leather Association and manufacturers to publicize this systematically to boost Boston’s standing.

New England Boston Massachusetts

Scotland Opens Open Golf Championship At Muirfield

Scotland opens the open golf championship at Muirfield with 101 entrants the largest on record. Vardon, regarded as the favorite, leads after the first round alongside rivals Braid Tudor Tyler and Jack White with 164. Amateurs Graham heads the list and others follow with 165.

Gullane Scotland Muirfield Hilton Laidlow Jack” White J. Kinnell Willie’ Park, Jr J Graham, Jr Graham

Arlington Ladies Qualify in Avenue Handicap Round

Arlington June 6 The driving approaching and putting contest was abandoned and a nine hole medal qualify round was played for the Arlington Golf Club avenue handicap tournament. Miss Hi and Miss Winn qualified for the next round in a tight field with scores listed in the current standings.

Arlington Arlington Golf Club Winn

Oakley Country Club to host interclub stroke tournament

Watertown reports the Oakley Country Club will host the invitation stroke competition next Saturday with four local teams and twelve invited clubs accepted to participate. The event is organized by the tournament committee.

Watertown Oakley Country Club

Oakley defeats Conoorats in local club match

In Watertown on a June afternoon the Oakley club defeated Conoorats up in a female moon event.

Watertown Oakley Conoorats

Gilbert Wins In Final Newton Match For Spring Cup

At Newton Centre Golf Club on June 5 Percy Gilbert defeated M oble 6 up and 4 to play in the last second round match of the spring cup tournament. Semifinals and finals are to be played on or before Saturday.

Gilbert Newton Newton Centre Percy Gilbert Moble

Country Club Ladies Beat Brae-Burn in Tight Golf Match

In a key Women’s Golf Association series match today the Country Club ladies defeated Brae-Burn on a bright course with strong play all around. La Huis posted the best individual score for the day.

Brae-Burnie Ag SY Plex Ise Lahuis

Lowell June ote final and match in the ladies tourney

Fragmentary text describes a final in a ladies event at Tyng's Island between Vesper Bouicer and the adies' team. The source hints at a peaceful day and a likely opening act, with a real afternoon forecast.

Lowell Ote Eeme Ormer

Medford Golf Team Edges Opponent 2 Up

Medford plays a fine round on the links overcoming a stubborn foe. Gaita de Hated the n sates a eiabee abe team fought hard but fell short by two holes.

Gaita de Eiabee Abe

Somerville Man Injured in Rockland Seaway Incident

A Somerville man sustained injuries in a maritime accident near Rockland Maine. Authorities reported the seamen involved were transported for medical care. Exact details remain unclear due to the damaged text but the incident is being investigated by local officials.

Somerville Rockland Vsaker Seamen

Exeter Wins New England Interscholastic Meet With 38 Points

Exeter claimed first place at Soldiers Field in the New England Interscholastic Athletic Association meet with 38 points, Andover 28, and others like Worcester Academy 12, Hopkinson 10, Roxbury Latin 6, Needham and English High scoring minor totals. W. A. Schick of Andover led events by taking the 100 and 220 yard dashes and contributing to Andover’s top showing. D. P. Ayers of Roxbury Latin won the broad jump and Tingley of Exeter set a shot put mark, while Scheuber of Hopkinson won the 220 yard hurdles and Scheuber and Phillips tied for pole vault high.

New England Interscholastic Athletic Association Soldiers Field Exeter Andover Worcester Academy Hopkinson Roxbury Pag Needham, High English High Neo W. A. Schick, Jr Schick D. P. Ayers Roxbury Latin School Scheuber Soren Chick Tingley H. E. Smith Smith G. Doyle Worcester As of McKenney Ee. High Dee C. 8. Jacobs R. P. Nichols H. E. Thrall J. F. Doyle C. W. Watkins H. E B. Smith F. E. Scheuber J. Knibbs R. Kenney T. H. Schoentus Roxbury Latin H. F E. Smith Eter W. J. Jack HB. A. Kruse R. P. Kenney J.L. Connor J. L. Tingley D. R. Ayers Oxbury Fallow W. P. Hubbard Concord High Betwen J. B. Phillips J. ¢. Preston H. E. Stanwood Needham High L. Sneider E. F. Frye W. A. Schick E. J. Ezell

New England Vacation Options and Travel Resources

Summer brings vacation planning with New England as a top destination. The region offers shores and mountains, ample accommodations, and lavish inns with ample dining. The Boston and Maine railroad provides through express service and modern parlor and sleeping cars. The summer resorts and tours booklet, free from the railroad, lists hotels rates routes maps and steamer connections to guide travelers.

England New England Boston & Mains Railroad Boston

Franklin Hospital Opens on East Brookline Street

The Franklin Hospital at 2 and 4 East Brookline street will be formally opened this evening with exercises. The facility targets patients seeking premier hospital care under their own physician, marking a new approach to local hospital work. Invitations have drawn many prominent Boston physicians and surgeons for the ceremony.

Franklin Hospital East Brookline Street Boston

Aid for Striking Linemen Draws City Labor Support

Striking linemen receive financial backing from several local labor groups. Boston Central Labor Union affiliates contribute generously as many workers stay out.

Lnemen Boston Central Labor Union

Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills Advert

Persistent headaches and nervous exhaustion claimed to be cured by Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills. Ad touts nerve restoration and eyesight benefits, lists numerous symptoms, and offers $1 per box or $5 for six boxes with mail delivery from a laboratory.

Pete

Five Days Human Remedies Mail Trial Treatment Offer

A Boston advertisement by Hallock Drug Co invites readers to try a five days treatment with medical advice free of charge. Postage and expense require 10 cents to be sent by mail to 110 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Hallock Drug CO Court St Boston Mass

Doctor Rixey Reports Mrs McKinley Improving Quietly

Dr. Rixey visited the White House after 9 pm and stayed about ninety minutes. He said Mrs. McKinley is resting comfortably and has gained a little with no setback during the day, a welcome sign for the White House. The President expressed pleasure at the small improvement.

Washington White House

Russell to Call Republican City Committee Meeting

Vice-President A P Russell has decided to hold the republic chairman meeting Monday night at Wesleyan Hall. Critics complain of delay in calling the meeting while Hutchinson supporters fear a contest may arise. Russell cites state house duties and a subway matter as reasons for the postponement.

A. P. Russell Republican City Committee Wesleyan Hall Hutchinson Russell State House

Disappointment at Havana as Convention Delays

Havana June 6 The constitutional convention faced disappointment as no instructions from Washington arrived. The body planned to hear the committee on style and formally accept the amendment passed a week earlier. A final ultimatum could lead to unanimous refusal and dissolution of the convention.

Havana Washington Constitutional Convention Committee On

Labor Leader Weds in Jamaica Plain at Cathedral Parish

Labor leader James Aeaile, formerly of the Boston Beans des cornet, married Minnie Devlin at the Cathedral parochial residence. A small reception followed at the couple’s future home 30 Sheridan Street Jamaica Plain attended by immediate relatives and friends.

Cathedral Reir Jamce Aeaile Boston Beans Des Cornet Minnie Devlin Sheriden Street Jamaica Plain

Revere Beach Track Hosts Large Sprinters Meet

A large colony of professional sprinters trains for a Saturday race meet at Revere Beach track. Debuts include Mcpeer Cooper Jacobson Collett and others from about twenty five total since 1898. Jacobson and Collett learned the track ahead of a pursuit against Jimmy Moran as entries grow across amateur and professional events.

New Revere Beach Mcpeer Cooper Jacobson Collett Enn Cadwell Butler Boys New Haven Jimmy Moran Moran Hart Stevens W.S. Fenn R. M. Alexander Hardy Downing Billy Becker Fred Hoyt Otto Maya John Dubois Joseph Turgeon Hart Caldwell John King Joe Downey J. Moran Arthur Ross Hoyt Hugh McLean Mayo Waller Tom Linton Charles River Park Johnny Nelson Linton America L. A Winton Revere PE Mieony Cambridge John Irwin Louis Mettling Glenmere Lynn BE. O. Peabody Owl Orient Club Memorial Kdnight Charlie Pores Een Taylor Haye Ohak Weowihe

Commonwealth Sails With 1045 Passengers From Boston

The Dominion liner Commonwealth sailed with 1045 passengers including rich travelers and steerage crowds. Notables aboard included Henrietta Crosman Maurice Campbell Mary Mannering Hackett W H Crane James K Hackett Major J B Pond Sir Louis Davies A G Blair David Mille W S Fielding John J Keane Patrick J Harkins F W Oakes Thomas Riley and Judge Edward F Bingham among others. Officials from Canada and clergy also traveled as Boston waved farewell with thousands on shore.

Boston Commonwealth Europe Henrietta Crosman Maurice Campbell Mary Mannering Hackett W. H. Crane James K. Hackett J. B. Pond Louis H. Davies Marine and Fisheries Canada

Cambridge Boy Found Unconscious After Alleged Drinking Incident

Fourteen year old William Wallace of 607 Franklin street Cambridge was found unconscious in a field on Landsdown Street by Officer Colter and taken to Cambridge hospital. Michael McCarthy of 4 Grigs street was arrested on drunkenness charges and accused of placing the boy in the field. a separate assault charge was filed.

Cambridge Michael McCarthy William Wallace Franklin Street LandsAown Street Green Colter Michael Grig Street Bryant Cambridge Hospital McCarthy

Banquet Honors Harvard Greek Scholar Goodwin

A complimentary dinner at Hotel Somerset celebrated Professor William Watson Goodwin of Harvard, long time chair of Greek, with Bishop Lawrence presiding and President Eliot attending. Speakers included Eliot, Goodwin, Haynes, Adams, Haynes, Gray, J A Haynes, and Ezra R. Thayer. A silver cup was presented to Goodwin.

Hotel Somerset William Watson Goodwin Harvard University Bishop Lawrence Harvard Eliot Goodwin Professor Goodwin John Co. Haynes William Everett Cc. F. Adams H. W. Haynes John C. Gray J. A. Haynes New York Ezra R. Thayer

Hopkinson Wins Interscholastic Regatta On Charles

Hopkinson took first place in the finals of the annual interscholastic regatta on the Charles River. Weather and smooth water favored the event as Waltham High, Volkman, and Noblie crews followed, with a restart after a slipped seat by Volkman No.3.

Charles Hopkinson The Waltham High School Wall Waltham Volkman

Somerville Aldermen Approve July 4 Celebration Funds

The Somerville Board of Aldermen adopted a $1000 appropriation for the July 4 celebration and created a special committee with the July 1st Association. Edward Courtney received an auctioneer’s license after a license committee recommendation, despite prior refusals. A Boston Elevated Railroad note stated fire department members may not ride free to and from fires.

Somerville Jackson Caldwell Board of Aldermen Edward Courtney Washington Street Courtney Boston Elevated Railroad Company

Notable speakers named at Massachusetts Dental Society event

President John F. Dowsley introduced a roster of speakers at the Massachusetts Dental Society banquet during its thirty seventeenth annual meeting at the Hotel Brunswick. Elmer Capen Tufts College. B Holly Smith Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Eugene Smith Harvard. Harold Williams Tufts. Luther Befores A M D S D M D of London were listed as speakers.

John F. Dowsley Massachusetts Dental Society Hotel Brunswick Elmer H. Capen Tufts College B. Holly Smith Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Euene H. Smith Harvard University Harold Williams A. B Tufts College Dental School Luther A. M

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Kidney Relief

An advertisement claims kidney problems cause fatigue backache and poor sleep. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy and cites Mrs. V. Kerr of Indiana Pa reporting swelling reduced and regained ability to work after using the product.

Sarsaparvilla V. ‘Kerr Indiana Hood

Hood's Promise and Proof of Cure

A brief persuasive note touts Hood's as the true remedy, contrasting it with substitutes and asserting the product’s effectiveness through fulfillment of its promises. It emphasizes trust in Hood's and repeats the claim of reliable relief.

Hood

Mrs Sampson Hosts Reception for Mrs Hackett at Navy Yard

A cordial informal reception hosted by Mrs. Sampson wife of Rear Admiral Sampson was held at the Charlestown Navy Yard residence. Mrs Hackett wife of Navy Assistant Secretary Hackett attended from Newport aboard the Dolphin with other yard officers and families present for about an hour of music and light refreshments.

Hackett Navy Sampson Charlestown Navy Yard Marine Band Dolphin Foxabd Yard Newport Washington Boston

Bryan Defends Measure in Kansas City Address

William J Bryan spoke to the Jackson County Democratic Club on The Outlook sharply criticizing the Supreme Court for recent decisions. He warned against reorganizers and warned that imperial tendencies could arise if court rulings redirect the republic. He emphasized sticking to principles and warned against minority error.

Kansas City William J. Bryan Jackson County Democratic Club Bryan Supreme Court

Bridegroom Fails to Appear Halting East Islip Wedding

In East Islip New York on June 6 the planned marriage of Agnes Ryan to Samuel Dow of Boston was thwarted as the groom did not arrive. Guests gathered. the bride wore a white satin gown, but there is no word from the groom, who once lived locally and met the bride a year ago.

New York East Isslip L. I Agnes Ryan Samuel Dow Boston Mass

Baker Craig Wedding in Brookline Draws Notable Guests

Prominent Newton Boston Cambridge and Jamaica Plain figures attended the Baker Craig wedding at the bride’s home on Columbia Street Brookline. The maid of honor was Miss Mary McGaw of Boston and R H Ernst of New York officiated as best man. The couple plans to reside on Winchester Street after September.

Ww. L. Baker Ok Hedian Club Brookne Seine M. Craig Raig Columbia Yookline G. D. Sewall Bie Warverd Congregational Arch Soulee Peopl Newton Boston Cambridge Jamaica Plain Mary McGaw R. H. Ernst New York W. B. Locharer, Jr W. D. Allen E. D. Craig Eebe Winchester Street

Swedenborgian Church Wed December Pair in Boston Society

The Swedenborgian Church on Bowdoin Street hosted a notable New Church wedding. Miss Helen Louise Pettee, daughter of Benjamin Pettee, and Hon. William Warren Towle, ex State Senator from the South End, were married by Rev. James Marion tree served as maid of honor. Dr Iliamatceie was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s Roxbury home.

Bowdoin Street Helen Louise Pettee Daugh Benjamin Pettee Boston William Warren Towle State Nator South End James Marion Tree Marion Hathaway Pinckney Street Grace Stone Winchéster Sallie Pettis Bronsnas Eleanor Pettee Roxbury Iliamatceie Lawrence Avenue

Naval cabinet dismissed amid unclear report

A stray OCR fragment notes a dismissal involving naval cabinet and June, with references to an ex superintendent and a final meeting. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context or details about people, places, or actions beyond the dismissal mention.

Machinists Win Nine Hour Day and Wage Increase

Forty machinists at Hulmés & Blanchard Charlestown street returned to work after securing a nine hour day and a wage rise of 12 percent. Strikes continue at Blake's Cambridge Goodyear Albany East Boston and Woven Hose with about 1100 workers still out. The Boston machinists’ executive committee foresees near term talks between employers and workers across affected firms.

Hulmés & Blanchard Charlestown Street Blake’s Works Cambridge Goodyear Machine Shop Albany Street Atlantic Works East Boston Woven Hose Company

Labori Captivates British Legal World At Dinner

Maitre Labori spoke in English to over 500 eminent jurists in London. Lords High Chancellor and cabinet members attended the Hardwicke Society annual dinner, arranged to honor the French advocate. The scene marked unprecedented acclaim for a French lawyer among Britain’s legal leaders.

London Maitre Labori Greatritain the Hardwicke Society

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