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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1897

Page

2

Hotel Men's Banquet Opens with Governor Walcott Welcome

The Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association held its eighteenth annual banquet at the Vendome with Governor Walcott, Mayor Quincy, Speaker Bates, and Postmaster Thomas among distinguished guests. Officers were elected in the afternoon session and 150 ladies attended a Parker House luncheon and Keith's Theatre visit.

Quincy Bates Thomas Boston Commonwealth of Hotel Vendome Vendome Bonifaces Parker House Governor Wolcott R. Reed Chattanooga Vermont C. C. Chase St. Johnsbury West Virginia Fred van Orman Charlestown Wisconsin J. A. Longe Madison Hadley California James B. H. Yard L. H. Humphreys Providence R. I Humphreys Association Keith’s Combination Park Music Hall Nantasket Pierce Hall Plymouth Men's Association Albee

Banquet Opens as Norfolk Hotel Hosts Hotelmen

At a formal banquet in Boston, Mayor Quincy and Postmaster Thomas greet guests including President George W. Lynch and Speaker Bates. Toasts celebrate New England, the clergy, press, and Massachusetts hotel associations while business talks outline membership and financials for the hotelmen’s association.

George W. Lynch Bates Quincy Thomas F. Willis Rice Simeon Ford Willam H. Ryder J. H. Breslin George H. Bowker Albion T. Brownell E. A. Thayer Benjamin H. Yard C. C. Hilton G. W. James Lynch William W. Davis Norfolk House Boston Davis New England Batese Henr Sas California G. Wharton James H. N C. C. Lies William H. Rye the Press William la Pointe New Park Association Massachwetts Hotel Association Alblexp. Brownell Hela Square Chicky Hak Wrietary

Provisional Silver Republicans Convene in Chicago

Thirty two states and over a hundred silver Republicans attended a first meeting of the provisional committee in executive session at the Leland Hotel. Leaders outlined a general plan of organization including appointing chairmen for state committees.

Chicago National Silver Republican Party Leland Hotel

Moore and Hardmann Fight Draw In 20 Round Battle

At the Empire Athletic Club in Syracuse on June 8 Billy Moore, protege of Tommy Ryan, and Walter Hardmann of Syracuse fought twenty rounds to a draw. Moore led most of the contest, while Hardmann relied on clinching and retreating in the closing rounds. Moore scored three knockdowns in the final round and could have finished sooner.

Syracuse N. Y Empire Athletic Club Billy’’ Moore Tommy” Ryan Walter Hardmann Moore Hardmann

Olympic Club Fight Ends Early After Vernon Fatal Blow

The Olympic Club at Athens Pennsylvania opened tonight since Billy Vernon the Haverstraw brickmaker was knockout by Leslie Pearce in a fatal rounds. Australian Billy Smith opposed Jack Bonner in a scheduled fifteen round bout that ended in the fifth when Smith fell to the floor.

Philadelphia Olympic Club Athens Penn Billy”’ Vernon Leslie Pearce Vernon Billy’ Smith Jacx Bonner Smith

Yale Crew Keeps Up Hard Work On Thames

Yale rowers completed a strenuous evening session on the Thames as Coach Cook pushes pair and body technique. Harvard’s improving form is noted while Yale prepares for a cedar shell race and moves freshmen into new quarters on the bluff near the varsity house.

Gales Ferry Conn Yale Thames Harvard Waters of Troy Bailey Christopher Brown Varsity Latham Brown

Courtney forms new Cornell crew for Poughkeepsie trials

Cornell coach Charles E. Courtney pressed despite rain to assemble a new temporary crew from second varsity men and freshmen to decide substitute personnel for Poughkeepsie. He plans morning and afternoon practice as exams end. The first varsity rowed tonight in a cedar shell, with a paper shell preferred by most rowers though an aluminum boat may be used at Poughkeepsie depending on Courtney’s choice after home practice.

Ithaca N. Y Charles E. Courtney Cornell Poughkeepsie Courtney

Lawyers Fight Turns Fatal in Junction City Court

In Junction City Arkansas today in a justice court room W B Coffee of Eldorado was murdered by J J Sheppard. Both were lawyers and opposing counsel in a trial before Justice Wright. During the case Coffee grabbed a chair and Sheppard drew a pistol firing four shots, killing Coffee instantly. Sheppard is jailed under heavy guard to prevent lynching.

Junction City Ark W. B. Coffee Eldorado J. J. Sheppard Coffey Sheppard Wright Coffee

Braintree Bridge Mystery Lies in River Find

A man about 55, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds, was found dead yesterday morning in the Monatiquot River between Braintree and South Braintree. Authorities say drowning was likely, with head wounds from rocks. A white handkerchief marked Hawley was found. possible prior sightings link to local workers.

Monatiquot River Braintree South Braintree S. S. Bridgham Meadow Road Frasier

Oil Station Hearing Draws Crowds in Chelsea Highland District

Nearly 200 people filled the Chelsea city hall to hear Leonard and Ellis seek permission to store illuminating and lubricating oils in the Highland district. Proponents cited safety and low odor, while opponents including the school committee warned of smells affecting Highland School.

Chelsea City Hall Leonard & Elis Chelsea D. Frank KarMmball Willard Howland Highland District William J. Goulding Leonard & Ellis Cyrus M. Coburn Henry A. Spencer Kimball S. B. Reed Howland George H. Dunham Highland School William Swain Lone Star Henry Cornell Horace B. Lambert Joseph B. Everdean Richard Ash James S&s. Duval George M. Anthony

Water Front List of Vessels and Repairs

Schooner Cavaire arrived from the South Channel after reporting a snow squall on Sunday. The palatial steam yacht Eleanor bound from New London to Bar Harbor passes Highland Light under charter to Colonel O H Faine. Plymouth to be placed in Simpson's dry dock for outside condenser work. Barnstable machinery repairs completed and the ship to Jamaica. Cape Shore fleet catches listed: George F Edmunds 120 barrels salt mackerel and other vessels with length totals.

Cavaire William H. Slater Eleanor New London Bar Harbor Highland Light Cape Cod O. H. Faine Plymouth Simpson Barnstable Atlantic Works Long Wharf Jamaica Cape Shore George F. Edmunds Lizzie M. Center Hattie M. Graham Lizzie Maud Ethel Jacobs I. Maker Abbie M. Deering Ayres BE. Downes Arthur

Floats Ready for Charlestown Carnival Parade

The Charlestown Carnival Association reports floats ready at the navy yard awaiting morning transport for exhibition before thousands. Lt Charles A Foster accepts escort role for Naval Brigade float Liberty. The first division to lead parade includes about 55 officers and men guarding the Niagara figurehead. A long list of staff appointments follows for the brigades led by Edward H Carter and Commander Edward Ahearn with many named aides and adjutants.

Charlestown Carnival Association Frank E. Bagley Navy Yard Charles A. Foster Naval Brigade Niagara Marshal Breen William H. Oakes J. M. Goldthwait M. C. Page William P. Henry A. E. Norton Dunn James Kennedy F. A. Howland John Collins George A. Garland James P. Callahan John J. Shields E. J. Twomey Frank Curry Thomas J. Keating William Fish R. H. Hanson W. H. Wellington Calvin Stowell Joseph McEnery Michael Driscoll J. B. Corcoran Henry Pike George H. Bartley Charles L. Foster William J. Riley L. St. John P. James Murphy Edward H F. A. Walker Maynard E. Clemens Leroy Appt Charles E., Pritchard I. J. D'Arcy W. H. Doyle H. J. Cheney S. Arthur Strong Winslow Allen S. Harradon Walter Crockett Lawrence Langley Frank Hartford G. R. Coleman Edward Ahearn Third Division Edward S. Denny Benjamin Bowdlear William Todd George Simonton Albert Lydston G. F. Turner James Graham D. P. Gravelle Albert Marshall James Maguire Hugh McManus Milo Keenan

Riot at Minoak Mines Ends in Death and Beatings

In Minoak Newfoundland on June 8 a labor strike escalated when miners interfered with escorted workers. Superintendent A W Morgan and boss Joseph Erbeland shot a miner, killing John Welostar and wounding another. Morgan died later that day. rioters then beat the two officials with clubs and stones.

Pontiac Minoak A. W. Morgan Joseph Erbeland Morgan Erbeland John Welostar

Marion Mills Sparks Track Exhibition at Medford Opening

Marion Mills paced a mile in 2 11 1 4 without a driver or sulky marking a standout exhibition at Medford Combination Park opening. Architect won the 2:24 trot and A S L captured the 2:24 pacing event with Carrie V and Lucy Stokes placing. crowds noted strong female attendance and windy conditions.

Combination Park Medford Marion Mills Frank Walker J. C. Tallman E. D. Wiggins Architect Paddy D Volante Carrie V Lucy Stokes Duke A. Ss. L Aekg Marion Mils B. G Almont Hambletonian Downing L. McDonald Prince Nutwood Monarch, Jr S. Houghton Wilton A. Trout Little Lady Br. m Wilkes Knox J. Payne C. G Cobden Dam Dinal Black Morgan L. Sterling Gold King, Jr P. Collins Lucey Stokes B. m Earl Medium Alcyone K. Foshner

Boston & Maine offers summer excursion tickets to New England resorts

The Boston and Maine railroad announces reduced rate round trip excursion tickets from June 1 to September 30 at principal stations for resorts across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. An excursion book with routes rates and a list of hotels is mailed free on request to the general passenger department in Boston.

New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont Boston & Maine Railroad General Passenger Department Boston

American Wringer Co. offers instalment sales on jewelry and more

Diamands watches jewelry silverware clocks banquet lamps available on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention. The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manufacturing Co.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Boston Met. Manufg. Co

Dorchester Stabbing Injures Daniel Morrison in Late Night Attack

Police at Station 4 seek an unknown man after a street affray at Eliot and Carver streets left Daniel B Morrison, 23, with knife wounds to the neck, right arm, and left hand. Morrison, a Dorchester resident, is hospitalized in stable condition. A brawl began when Morrison and companions were shoved from the curb and an unknown assailant stabbed him.

Station 4 Eliot and Carver Streets Daniel B. Morrison E. Nonqui ‘Street Dorchester Morrison

Apsley strike ends as owner agrees to restore workers

Lynn June 8 The Apsley rubber strike was settled by B. P. Barry of the State Board of Arbitration this afternoon. Mr Apsley agrees to drop the free shop plan and take back all his help, promising to make the sack right if prices are too low.

Lynn Apsley B. P. Barry State Board of Arbitration

Chelsea Improvement Loan Awards to Local Firms

Proposals for the Chelsea improvement loan of 70000 and 40000 dollars were opened at the city treasurer’s office last evening. The 40000 dollar loan was awarded to C. H. White and Co and the 70000 dollar loan to Blodgett Merritt and Co.

Chelsea C. H. White & Co Blodgett, Merritt & Co

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