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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1900

Page

5

Electr ic car crash leaves many injured in Elmwood collision

A suburban electric rail crash near Elmwood injured multiple passengers including Lewis C. Sanborn and Arthur G. Liscomb. Mrs Andrews and a 15 month old child were seriously hurt, with Baker and his wife among the dead or dying. the accident halted near 1:30 PM as rescuers struggled amid chaotic scenes and delayed amputations.

Elmwood Lewis C. Sanborn Fred Andrews Tate Baker Daughrner Arthur G. Lis Ran O George W. Baker Liscomb

Dedham Ga h hits carriage on Pleasant street

A Roxbury Roslindale street railway electric car collided with a carriage carrying three men on Pleasant street Dedham. Christian Bleri and Fran Keze of West Roxbury were left unconscious and taken home. Frederick Giptert of Roslindale escaped with minor injuries.

ESEAM Roxbury & Roslindale Pleasant Street E. Dedham Christian Bleri Fran Keze West Roxbury Frederick Giptert Roslindale

First Boston Farewell Sermon for French and Irish Waiters

A planned farewell sermon in a colored church for Boston hotel waiters of French and Irish backgrounds drew wide attention. Despite invitations and a pastor selection by Robert Seneweal Allen, no waiters appeared and reporters found no French or Irish waiters among attendees as the event unfolded amid confusion and misreporting.

Boston Adams House Hotel Louraine Robert Seneweal Allen Ark D. D Ayer Baptist Church Core Piedmont Arch Streets Farawaoe Ile Sng New Crland Robert Ee Ta Europe Morning Star Baptist Church

Lectures at Universa Brotherhood Hall Prompt Debates

A fragmented report notes a lecture by M. L. Guild at Universa Brotherhood Hall on a grave street yesterday. The discussion touched on complex topics about memory and the brain, with unclear phrasing and possible garbled text.

M. L. Guild Universa Brotherhood Hall Esterday

Body Down Here Medium Claims Missing Malden Man

Malden is shaken by the disappearance of John Gentile. Police intensify efforts to locate Gentile’s body after a reader reports a Malden medium, Mrs Clara L Fagan, predicted the death and burial at sea. The account describes a seance where a message claimed Gentile is dead and lies beneath dark water, never to be found.

Malden John Gentle the Post Mr. Gentile Mr. Gentle Gentile Ang Nee Miss Gentle Clara L. Fagan Dartmouth Street Mrs. Fagan Vanebony

Missing Roxbury man propels bicycle search

Mrs. C M Reed of 77 Dudley street Roxbury seeks her brother William R Martin missing two weeks. He left Lovell's corner East Weymouth on bicycle No 28.0% on May 28 and has not been seen since. Martin, a shoemaker at Arnold's shop Abington, is 6 ft 2 in, 388 years old, with sandy features and a dark blue coat.

Lovell's Corner East Weymouth Arnold Abington Kate Martin Martin Presbyterian Paanitat Catherine Schuman Karenberg Charles Euler East Minetieth Street William Burris Peter F. O'Reilly Florence Magee Brooklyn Manhattan Bronx Isixty-Sixth Street Alexander Bson Forty-second Street Wallabout Ba Seagate Coney Island

Black Cat Sparks East Boston House Fire

A chase after a black cat led to a fire alarm from Box 639 at 9:43 last night as the feline knocked over matches while hidden under a lounge. The lounge and walls caught fire but were quickly put out by firemen. The house at 106 Princeton Street East Boston is owned by John B. McKie.

Princeton Street Boston John B. McKie

Poole Cannot Talk Yet After Mysterious Injury

Harold Poole, a sailor boy, remains on the dangerous list at City Hospital ten days after a mysterious injury baffling police. Doctors say last week’s operation was successful, but he cannot speak while occasionally showing brief consciousness and intermittent nourishment.

Harold Poole Alth Eccasipnes

B n al Zion Educational Society Officers Elected

At a meeting of the B n al Zion Educational Society held four evenings ago at Zion Hall the semi annual election of officers produced Joseph W Wynansky as president M Tarlin as vice president M Kallen and Charles Poo as treasurers Lourie Henry A ach B Gg Richards named to posts The next meeting and installation will occur the evening of June 27 at Oak Island Grove

B’nal Zion Educatons Society Zion Hall Joseph W Wynansky M. Tarlin M. Kallen Charles Poo Etiain Penacyreasurers Literateay Lourie Henry A Ach B. Gg. Richards Privare Ee Oak Island Grove Une

Troops Leave for Pekin and Tien Tsun Rail Route

A June 10 dispatch reports a special reconnaissance train found the line beyond Yang fen damaged with burned ties and two bridges torn up. Ad ml Sey mour leads 650 British, 100 Americans, 40 Italians, 25 Austrians aboard a repair train with Hotchkiss guns. a second train carrying 600 British, Japanese, Russian and French troops departed later.

Tien Tsin Yangfen Admiral Seymour McCalla

It Exploded She Is Dead Cyclist Raced to Death

Bodies found in the bay as New York endured a day of violence with drownings and a fatal explosion. The chaotic scene involved a cyclist and others as flames engulfed a doorway and nearby structures, leaving several dead and injured.

War and disaster wrap New York and Peking reports

Reports describe foreign war vessels at Taku and danger to foreigners in Pekin with mobs near Legation Street. Casualties include a woman killed by a lamp explosion, a baker who hanged himself, and several trolley and waterway deaths in New York and Brooklyn.

Taku Pekin Legation Street Tung -Fuh Seang

Pope at St. Peter's for canonization ceremony

The Pope attended the St. Peter's Cathedral veneration of two newly canonized Italian saints in Rome on June 10. About thirty thousand people saw him carried on the sedia gestatorii, surrounded by twenty cardinals and the papal court. He appeared in good health and rose to bless pilgrims to reassure the crowd.

Rome St. Peter's Cathedral

Midnight Fire Destroys Water Street Brick Building

A midnight blaze on Water Street 128 and 130 involving a four story brick building prompted Box 46 to respond at 12 18 am. Occupants include Anthony Webber equor dealer and victualler on the first floor A Schutche tailor on the second floor and J Hadlock Co carpenters and joiners on the third and fourth floors. Cause unknown but suspected spontaneous combustion on the third floor. Total damage to the building and stock of J Hadlock Co. listed but not provided.

Water Street Anthony Webber Equor Dealer J. E. Hadlock & Co

Letter Carriers Meet in Massachusetts Reorganize

The Massachusetts State association of letter carriers held a special meeting at the United States Hotel to reorganize. A new constitution was adopted and the association was expanded to include all letter carriers in the state’s free delivery cities.

State Association of

Baccalaureate at Lasell Auburndale

The Lasell Seminary graduation week opened with Rev. Everett D. Burr delivering the baccalaureate at the Congregational Church. Ferns and daisies decorated the interior as the chorus sang. Bragdon and faculty members assisted in the pulpit preparation. Dr Burr spoke on The Divine Law of Life.

Auburndale Lasell Seminary Congregational Church Everett D. Burr First Baptist Church Newon Centre Bragdon Burr

Young Stokes ordained deacon at St John the Divine

Anson Phelps Stokes Jr., heir to a prominent New York family, was ordained a Episcopal deacon by Bishop Henry C. Potter at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Six other candidates were ordained deacon, and seven men were ordained priests. Stokes planned to enter the ministry and recently completed his course at Episcopal Theological Seminary in Cambridge Massachusetts.

New York Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr Anson Phelps Stokes Episcopal Henry Co. Potter Cathedral of St. John the Divine Stokes Episcopal Theological Seminary Campridge Mass

Funeral Held for Lt. George W. Butler in Cambridge

The funeral for Lieutenant George W. Butler of Chemica Company 2 Cambridge was held yesterday afternoon at Inman Street Universalist Church. The largely attended service was led by Rev. Dr. George W. Bicknell, pastor of the Pewner at its nonival on the Rand Army service weost. The body was taken to Cambridge Cemetery with twenty five members of Post 30.

George W. Butler Chemica Company 2 Cambridge Inman Street Ceria” Geeyt Post 30 Somerville Odd Fellows’ Memorial Somerville Odd Felarene Rand Paul Revere Oasis Sherenan West Somerville Congregational Church Day Street Athel J. Bay Homenon Pee Lot Thomas Mystic Lodge

Services at B. M. C. U. Vesper Service Recalls Valantine

A large vesper service at B M C U featured a strong turnout and a thoughtful sermon on the text. Participants included Valantine, Varles W Duane, Snarch, alem, and alto Fred Boleter with Hopkins as baritone, delivering songs and readings.

Ung Ene Creaian Valentase

Dedicatory service marks West Point Catholic chapel

West Point New York June 10 the dedication of the new Catholic chapel at West Point took place amid prior controversy. Rev George Deshon Paulists superior general delivered the sermon. Secretary of War Root and General Bates with Colonel Mills and staff attended alongside army officers, their wives, and many cadets at the granite modern chapel occupying a prominent post location.

West Point N. Y George Deshon Paulists of New York Root Bates Mills Military Academy

Utopian Club Election Chooses Officers

At the semi annual Utopian Club election held at the club house the following officers were chosen I H Peyser president Arnold Hartman vice president L H E Goldman treasurer Abraham and R J Busch secretaries T Jacobs sergeant at arms. Board members include Gireatore fosennae erery Har man HArkow e TM Daniels L EB Goldman A Hartren 8 Bush M Abraham 8 Bloomenthal.

Utopian Club I. H. Peyser Arnold Hartman L. H E. Goldman Ark Abraham R. J. Busch T. Jacobs Gireatore Fosennae

Regular Sunder Session Held by Philo Celtic Society

The Philo Celtic Society met yesterday afternoon at the Pierpont Schoolhouse Hudason Street near Oak. Irish classes led by Ferriter Dinneen and James Irman with Miss Kate Fitzgerald, 6:30 pm address by James Drinan, Oireachtas beag entertainment, speakers Michael O Mahoney and Maurice Dinneen, songs by Casey Gan and Ahearn, thanks to Mayor Hart for use of the building. Feis Ceollagus Rinnceadh na h Ireland promised next Thursday at Deacon Hall with music by arney iris per and others.

Philo- Celtic Society New Quarters Pierpont Hudason Street Oak Messrs Ferriter, Dinneen James Irman Kate A. Fitzgerald James Drinan Professor Arney E Iris Iper Furnish Daheinel

Children’s Sunday Observed at Boston Churches

Children’s Sunday was observed in several Boston churches with concerts and recitations. Union Congregational and Clarendon Street churches hosted programs for Sunday school children, featuring addresses about the Boston Floating Hospital and charitable giving totaling across multiple funds. The Tremont Street M E Church and Hill Memorial Baptist Church also held child focused services with addresses by pastors and distributed potted plants to pupils.

Boston Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue West Newton Street Johnander Boston Floating Hospital Huba Ja . Douglas C. E B. Davis Carl Holmes Lilian Law Elsie Libby Nellie Law Susie Tufts Reginald Law Edith Evela Eva Alice Penny Hill Memorial Baptist Church of Allston Jesse Tirrell H. Gratton Dockrell

Stolen Gifts Lead to Lowell Arrest in Larceny Case

Lowell man David Shapiro aged 34 was arrested by Division 1 officers on larceny charges. Authorities say he stole a ladies gold watch and chain valued at $0 and a diamond ring plus eight plain gold rings from 10 Sheafe Street resident Jacob Tailchel and Louis Laferetz. The alleged theft dates back nearly a year and Shapiro’s recent marriage to a North End bride prompted renewed inquiry.

Lowell David Shapiro Division Jacob Tailchel Sheafe Street Louis Laferetz Shapira North End Division 1 Shapiro

Buller Reports Losses From Natal Action

Buller transmits from London that on June 10 he reported to the War Office about operations in Natal. He says the enemy, about 2000 strong, occupied a steeply defended pass but withdrew twenty six miles northwest. Casualties include one officer wounded two men killed and thirteen wounded.

London War Office Redvers Buller Natal

Protective Association of Baseball Players forms in New York

The Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed today in New York City after delegates from eight National League teams met to address grievances such as forced farmouts. Hugh Jennings acted as spokesman, confirming organizing progress and secrecy. The group will not affiliate with the AFL for now.

NW York Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players Hugh Jennings American Federation of Labor

Hills Grove Rages Providence 10 Racing Meet Summary

Large attendance as Hills Grove hosts a racing day. Open amateur winner B Cheyman with Iddleboy Langley second and Michelae Faunton third. One mile time not listed. New Haven and Providence riders noted in fields. Motor paced amateur race won by J B Pugh over Louis Cole by three laps.

Providence Hii B. Cheyman Iddleboy Langley Naven Michelae Faunton G. H. Golette New Haven BE. J. Cadwell Wilcox Berte New Haven New York Tom Cooper Frank Kramer Vailsburg Sheen H. B. Freeman Orlando Stevens al Newhouse

Holyoke schools push for married principals joke ends in engagement

A local committee head recounts a tale about Principal Henry Kirmyer of The Flats Grammar School being teased into seeking marriage. The committee, led by Carmody, claims Holyoke prefers married principals for city schools, and Kirmyer vows to wed by September. The prank reportedly spurred Kirmyer to marry a Holyoke woman despite her not being from Holyoke.

Henry W. Kirmyer Holyoke Carmody Kirmyer Kirsmyer

Flying horses halted at Revere Beach ride spectacle

Visitors to the Revere Beach Reservation witnessed a spectacle of flying horses similar to Coney Island. Sabbath observers were shocked and loud protests arose. Police Chief Ray ordered the horses stopped after officers arrived. Carrousals owners objected but the horses ceased operation.

Bay of Revere Revere Beach Coney Island Ray Theorses

Revere Police Seize Liquor At Hotel Garland

Chief Milton Ray leads action to curb illegal sales with a warrant at Hotel Garland on Ocean Avenue yielding eight quarts of whiskey eight pints of ale and beer minor quantities seized at nearby premises on Baker Avenue and in Coleman's block.

Milton Ray Revere Garland Ocean Avenue Patri Brodkine Hey Mr. Brodkine Latter John E. Harney Baker Avenue Coleman’s Block

Division 42 A O H Elects Officers at Hanover Street

Division 42 A O H met yesterday afternoon at 63 Hanover Street and elected President Owen O Lange vice president John Finnerty recording secretary Bartholomew Fahey financial secretary William D Mahoney treasurer Thomas Illoran. A literary and musical entertainment followed. Resolutions expressed sympathy with the Boers. Officers will be installed.

Hanover Street Owen O. Lange John Finnerty Bartholomew Fahey D. Mahoney Thomas Illoran

O. R. District Officers Elected at Brockton Meeting

The biennial meeting of the O R districts in this county named John D. Carney as president Arthur Dorgan as vice president G N Gorman as secretary and J Walter Pyne as treasurer the office created today. The Fitchburg railroad issued a summer excursion book with routes rates hotels and boardinghouses with charges. copies available from ticket agents or by mail with three cents in stamps to CC M Burt.

Brockton the. O John D. Carney Rockland Arthur Dorgan G._N. Gorman Bridgewater J. Walter Pyne Fitchburg Railroad CC. M. Burt Gener

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