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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1895

Page

8

Cornell Crew Competes in London Regatta Passage

The Cornell eight trained at half mile intervals on a windless afternoon, then raced Henley Club members from Bushey Gate to Henley Bridge. Cornell led and trailed at different stages, suffering a broken rowlock string and later being edged by Henley before finishing a length ahead at the bridge. Spectators noted Cornell could not shake the scratch crew easily.

London Cornell Matthews Spillman Hagen Freeborn Fennell Dyer Louis Hall Fawley Court Henley Club Bentley Roe Shape Louis H. Hamilton Henley Bushey Gate Henley Bridge Yaggeed

Connecticut House rejects anti pool amendment on race track sales

The Hartford House, 22 to 1238, rejected a proposed amendment to the anti pool law allowing poole sales on race tracks for twelve days yearly between May 1 and November 1. The Senate had approved the amendment 12 to 8 two weeks earlier, but the House action blocks the measure.

Hartford Conn House Senate

Inspector Dugan Promoted To Lead Murder Case Work

Inspector Dugan has been detailed at headquarters to take charge of all murder cases. He will visit stations with a stenographer to interrogate witnesses and prepare evidence for presentation to the grand jury. The promotion follows his work on the Back Bay and Dorchester killings and aims to provide a single, ready prosecutor for murder cases.

Dugan Inspector Dugan Back Bay Gilbert Sterling Dorchester

Albani Remanded After Fatal Café Shooting

Salator Albani, who shot and killed Daniel F. Sullivan, was arraigned in Municipal Court before Judge Brown. He was remanded to jail without bail until July 26 to allow his counsel to prepare a defense. Inspector Dugan indicates no third party witnesses beyond Sullivan and Albani.

Salator Albani Daniel F. Sullivan Brown Pasteur Albani Dugan Sullivan

Somerville Man Charged With Swindling Brooklyn Solicitor

A Warren Roberts of 47 Prescott Street Somerville was rearrested by Inspectors Collins and Harris on a charge of swindling Caleb Underhill of Brooklyn out of 300 dollars in April last. He will be held for a Brooklyn officer with requisition papers. Roberts is married with one child and has a family in Somerville.

A. Warren Roberts Prescott Street Somerville Collins and Harris Caleb Underhill Brooklyn N. Y Somer

Justice Barrett Proposes Special Jury Commissioner Plan

Justice Barrett of the Supreme Court proposes a bill to create a city special commissioner of jurors. From 60 000 names 2500 top citizens would be exempt from usual duty and serve as talesmen when needed. Seventy five to one hundred names would be drawn to serve for each case to improve impartiality and speed.

New York Barrett Supreme Court Inspector McLaughlin

Gale Public Library Dedication in Northboro

The Gale Public Library was officially dedicated in Northboro on June 12. The stone building finished in antique oak sits on an 8 foot frontage on Main Street. George A. Mirick presided, with speeches by Rev B H Bailey Malden and other regional officials and educators.

Northboro Gale Public Library Main Street George A. Mirick B. H. Bailey Malden J. H. Allen Cambridge John C. Wyman Rhode Island 8. S. Green Worcester Edwin P. Leaver Boston Henry J. Barnes A. McFarland Davis

Annus Prize Declamation At Local School Event

A public phase of the annus prize at the school will be held at a specified venue. June or unspecified date details are unclear in the fragment.

Corgest Bifemswes

Boston newspaper men tour Sudbury waterworks and basins

A Boston Water Board official hosts visiting journalists on a trip from South Framingham to Hopkinton and Ashland to inspect the Sudbury system. They tour basins 1 and 2, Basin 6, a filtration bed under construction, and Whitehall Pond areas, noting pollution controls and a Boston investment of 25000 dollars. The group ends with a return train from Westboro.

Boston Tom” Doherty Boston Water Board City Hall South Framingham Ashland Hopkinton Boston & Albany Framingham Hopkinton Centre Ato Woodville Reservoir House Whitehall Pond Water Board Westboro

Desperate search for missing tailor after $260 disappearance

Mrs. Louis J. Kregerman of 22 Oneida street reports her husband a tailor who vanished April 6 after receiving $260 from a lawyer. He left two rooms and four children in dire need with the oldest 9, a 6 year old, and a 15 month old ill, while she scrubs for 20 cents daily. Police records show no action.

Louis J. Kregerman Oneida Street Herhusband Kregerman Russia Dudley Street Sammy Roxbury Crossing West End Kregermans Harrison Avenue Hollis Street Actiog

Liquor Raid Sparks $10,000 Trespass Suit Against Officers

Lawyer Alexander P. Brown of 24 Dix Place alleges Officers William H. Murray and Louis Tewhart trespassed during a May 18 search for illicit liquor. Brown says the search violated his rights, insulted his wife, and led to wrongful seizure of a half pint of rock and rye. The liquor was returned after court. Brown plans formal attachment and further suit for damages.

William H. Murray Louis Tewhart Alexander P. Brown Dix Place Brown Mr. Brown Post Municipal Criminal Court Thomas J. Gargan Hugh Brown Quincy Street Dorchester Station 4 John Brown Hugh Gargan Tewhart

Home for Aged Couples Marks Eleventh Anniversary

Trustees and council of the Home for Aged Couples Corporation of Boston marked the home’s eleventh anniversary at Roxbury with officials, guests, and speeches praising the good work. President Elizabeth Abbott Carleton led the event as Curtis A. Guild Jr represented Governor Greenhalge and General A. P. Martin attended. The program included prayers, several pastors, Dorchester Ladies’ Quartet performances, and a call to endowment funding for future happiness and prosperity.

The Home For Aged Couples Corporation of Boston Seaver Street Walnut Avenue Roxbury Elizabeth Abbott Carleton Carleton Hub Curtis A. Guild, Jr Greenhalge A. P. Martin Boston Police Board J. W. Gilroy Richard C. Humphreys Ellis Mendall C. F. Dole Arthur Little A. H. Plumb Percy B. Davis L. Z. Angier D. W. Wal

Tragic Fall From Window Kills Gibbs Court Child

Theresa Wiggins, age three, fell from a third story Gibbs Court home yesterday while playing. She sustained injuries feared to be fatal. authorities investigate the accident involving John Wiggins as guardian.

Theresa John Wiggins Gibbs Court

Donohue Dies in Drowning Return Trip to Savannah

Lowell report states Frank J. Donohue drowned returning to Savannah. No additional details available.

Frank J. Donohue Lowell Savannah

West Point 1895 Graduation Exercises Open

The 1895 West Point graduation began at 10 30 AM with cadets marching to a large tent before the library. Col Mills led the ceremony with speeches by Seth M Milliken and remarks by Adjutant General Ruggles. New officers announced include captains Lott King Summerlin and Hoffman.

West Point N. Y Mills Ruggles William Page New York City Oswald H. Ernst Military Academy Seth M. Milliken Maine Board of Visitors Columbia Ernst Page Smith Lott King Summerlin Hoffman Battery

Ex convict charged with robbery in Mott Street saloon

David R. Edgar formerly released from Charlestown in April after a three year robbery sentence was arrested for robbing Joseph Delere of 22 dollars and 50 cents at Nelsons saloon on Mott street. He allegedly knocked Delere down and took the wallet with the money.

David R. Edgar Charlestown Joseph Delere Nelson Mott Street Delere

Coal Team Tragedy Claims Life in South Boston

Michael May, 45, of Boston street South Boston, was crushed yesterday afternoon when a coal wagon from Chapin & Co on Harrigan avenue near Worcester square ran over his neck, body, and left arm. He died shortly after.

Michael May Boston Street Boston Chapin & Co Harrigan Avenue Worcester Square Tad' Tsee Nate Es

Brooklyn Bridge jumper despite intent to die saves self after water entry

David Cohen aged 23 leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge today and was rescued by a ferry. He struck the water and began to swim, deciding not to end his life after the fall, unlike prior jumpers.

New York David Cohen Brooklyn Bridge

Morse's Body Found in Harbor After Disappearance

The body of Hymon Morse, a Ruggles Street grocer who vanished on June 6, was recovered floating in the harbor. Officials described the finding as at hand pending identification and investigation.

Hymon Morse Ruggles Street Yestesictte Wade

Bargain Sale for Small Size Wool Suits at 50 Pall Mall

An advertisement calls out 50 Pall Mall worsted suits with gray glove finish fabric, initially $25, now offered at $15 for small sizes 33 to 37. larger sizes sold out. Promises more clothing bargains this week to attract buyers.

Pall Mall

Fastest sprinters sought in Police News sweepstake

The 1895 Police News American championship sprint event is shaping up for a record crowd with top sprinters like Henderson Morris Davis Doyle Collins Copple Pully and Gibson expected to compete. Brockton raises the purse to 710 dollars with various clubs bidding while entries remain open through June 10 and July 4, all in preparation for an August race at a premier New England track.

America A. S. Henderson Denver Tom Morris Alex Davis Jack Doyle Jim Collins W. H. Copple P. A. Pully Jack Gibson Murdock McLeod Murphy’s Calaveras County California James McLeod Murphy's Robert Brown Lynn Mass David Burke Everett Tim McCarthy Cambridge New England Burke Connie Marks Johnnie Mack Brockton William Halloran Halloran Goshen Ind Central Athletic Club Bradford Penn Hudson County Athletic Club New Jersey St. Louis G. O. Stansbury Worcester South Framingham

Cambridgeporter Teamster Injured In Wagon Fall

Oscar B. Williams of Webster Avenue Cambridgeport was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after a fall from his wagon. The wheels ran over him causing fractures to both ankles and a severe scalp wound.

Oscar B. Williams Webster Avenue Cambridgeport Massachusetts General Hospital Cambridge

Michael J. McDowell Arrested on Alleged Theft Charge

Inspectors Estes and Cleary arrested Michael J. McDowell of 68 Alger Street Boston yesterday at noon on an alleged theft involving a Hogan’s $1.50. McDowell faces charges related to the incident.

Physicians Mark 104th Anniversary Meeting in Boston

More than 600 physicians gathered at Cotillion Hall for the Massachusetts Medical Society's 104th anniversary session. Dr H C Ernst, Dr W T Councilman, Dr F G Morrill, and Dr W H Park presented on diphtheria and anti-toxin. Worcester urged physician public service and education, with over 1000 attending a dinner at the main hall. Governor Greenhal and other dignitaries attended. Officers of the society were elected, including President Frank K Paddock and A M Pierce as vice president.

Cotillion Hall Massachusett Medical Society H. C. Ernst Boston W. T. Councilman Paology F. G. Morrill W. H. Park New York Worcester Mai H. L. Burril Greenhall Wolcott H. A. Shuman E. Horton Charles Eliot Norton James Doonan William H. Hingst Burrill Ciety K. Paddock Norton Massachusetts Medical Society Boylston Street Frank K. Paddock A. M. Pierce Edward Forster Charl W. Swan Francis Goss Edwin H. Brigham Tor Henry P. Bowditch

Reading Railroad Case Heard in Philadelphia Court

Argument before Judge Dallas in the United States Circuit Court over deaths involving the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, and several defendants in a suit by a Pennsylvania company for insurance on lives and annuities as trustee, seeking foreclosure of the Reading's general mortgage. Hart attacks the bill and the demand by bondholder James Bell for possession as irregular. Decision reserved.

Phila Plphia

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