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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1897
Page
2
June 6 report that Queen Regent confirms Senor Canovas as premier with cabinet powers unchanged. Senate Chamber and three marshals urge recall of Captain-General Weyler from Cuba. Calhoun’s report due Tuesday. Madrid sources note personnel and policy remain steady.
Special commissioner to Cuba Mr. Calhoun will report to the President before Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. He will cover the Ruiz case and his views on Cuba, likely without recommending recognition of belligerents or home rule, urging Spain to subdue the colony or lose the island.
The Philadelphia team reached Oxford at noon and saw little town interest as they rest and plan for a fast wicket tomorrow. Biddle and other Americans still feel the voyage took a toll while Oxford reshapes its lineup with Foster Matthews Ramson replacing Bardswell, who retires with a sprained thumb. Cunliffe and Hartley hailed as top amateur bowlers lead the England side alongside Waddy and other teammates.
Paris reports Deputy Mirsman and Deputy Thomson fought a duel today after an article by Mirsman attacking Thomson. Mirsman was slightly wounded in the forearm. Mirsman, a Radical Socialist, drew notoriety for opposing confinement as a conscript during the presidential election following Casimir-Perier's tenure.
London reports Charles E. Kilpatrick the American half mile champion won the half mile open handicap from scratch in Salford sports yesterday.
The weekly Gaelic study session was held yesterday afternoon at Erigena Hall 45 Eliot Street. P J O Daly led instruction with helpers Patrick Kelley and John M Doran. O Daly read on John Scotus Erigena and Doran read on Ss Columbkille. Recitations and songs by Kelley Lyne Hurley Fineran and Lane of the Philo Celtic Society followed.
Somerville police raided the McLean Asylum grounds yesterday afternoon and seized eight young men. Six were jailed for being present at a Sunday ball game, while two were jailed for playing. Named arrestees include John J. Carroll 18 and John J. Callahan 19 charged with playing. Cornelius Corcoran 25 William Desmond 19 George J. Farrell 18 James A. Kiley 15 William Hallavan 12 Edward Curran 13 charged with being present.
A birthday party for Miss Rhoda Isenberg was held at her home on 112 Brighton Street. A musical program featured Theodore Gordon on violin and Miss Ruth on piano. Guests included Councilman and Mrs Sonnabend along with several Isenberg family members and friends.
The contest to shape the party’s future remains heated as Hayes and Lee factions rally votes across the city. Hayes backers press for recognition after a brief calm, claiming support from Ward 19 figures and other delegations. The convention opens at 8 PM in Horticultural Hall with FitzGerald as temporary chairman, Kelcher to nominate Lee, and Gallivan possibly nominating Hayes.
At 2 30 on Saturday June 26 a public exhibition of athletics and gymnastics will be held at the Charlesbank men's gymnasium. Superintendent Bowler directs the program with New England and national interscholastic and world champions assisting. Events include low and high hurdles vaulting horizontal bars high jumping sprints throws jumps pole vault and team distance race among others.
The Rhode Island State Catholic Knights of America held a parade in Pawtucket with about 1000 participants from 17 branches. Delegations from Boston groups joined the event ending in a service at St Marys Church followed by a banquet at St Marys Hall.
The First Unitarian Church of Chelsea voted to extend a call to Rev Charles A Place of Providence Rhode Island. Place is middle aged and has background in mercantile work while pursuing theology studies at Harvard.
The American Wringer Company on Broadway Extension Boston promotes instalment purchases of watches jewelry silverware clocks banquet lamps and other items with mail or telephone orders receiving prompt attention from the successor Met Manufacturing Co.
Harvard crews at Crum Elbow rest before a light practice schedule as examinations approach. Manager Woodward hosts a casual baseball game on the lawn while Penn varsity and freshmen eights prepare to move into training quarters at Bellevue villa ahead of the June regatta. The Gill Place boat house is set for Columbia crews with carpenters at West Park tomorrow. Cornell timing remains unsettled.
Gaelic football interest grows as Emmets Chelsea face O Connells with a $200 purse and gate receipts going to the winner. Date set for June 17 after a meeting to decide venue amid ongoing eligibility disputes.
A meeting at Williams Hall chaired by President Michael J. Scanlan drew a large turnout to discuss athletic matters and especially preparation for a Gaelic football game on July Fourth. A committee reported on permanent headquarters, greeted by the assembly as a suitable new society base.
In Boston politics the veteran John Lee is celebrated for long service and influence in Ward 8, delivering roads and tax relief while shaping city policy. Senator James E. Hayes, a tireless fighter from Charlestown, combines teaching, law, and politics, seeking leadership of the Democratic city committee and broad support across the state.
Labor union meeting in Boston debated naming labor leaders referenced by Representative Edward Callender. A three member committee was formed to obtain names and act to expel any labor men named. Other actions included calls to shorten workdays for Plate Glaziers and protests against city sideboards and hokey pokey uniforms.
A long list of youth teams from Malden to East Boston seeks out of town games on June 17 and nearby Saturdays. Entries include ages 10 to 18 with managers providing contact addresses in Malden Charlestown Cambridge and Boston. Several clubs offer or seek guarantees and prefer uniformed opponents for next Saturdays and late June play.
Lieutenant Joseph E. Blanchard died of heart failure at his home in Everett after a long career with the Boston police. Born June 1, 1827 in Ashley, Massachusetts, he joined the force June 19, 1854 and served at stations 1 7 5 and 16 before retiring October 25, 1894. Funeral is planned Wednesday at 2 p.m.
A pleasant wedding was held last evening at St Augustine's Church in South Boston. Thomas B Bradley and Miss Edith H Denson wed with Rev John J Harkins officiating. Best man Patrick J Bradley and bridesmaid Agnes DeCourcy attended. The reception followed at the bride's mother Mrs Katherine Denson's home. Gifts included a piano a $100 from the bride's brother and various silverware and china.
The body of Ernest A. Gammons a West Newton young man who was drowned in the Charles River at Riverside last night was recovered this forenoon by West Newton police. It was found in fifteen feet of water near Falls Cove not far from the canoe wreck. The remains were taken to his home in West Newton.
The Rev. James F. Abion preached last evening in the Universalist Church to Malden Odd Fellows and members of nearby lodges and circles. The house was filled as the pastor began the memorial sermon to a crowded audience.
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