Famous sprinter Conneff returns to U S shores for big race
Thomas P. Conneff, renowned amateur miler, docked at East Boston aboard the steamship Lythia after five months in Ireland. He resumes as a professional and is accompanied by manager R P Russell. They sailed from Queenstown on June 4 and faced a rough crossing near Newfoundland on the voyage.
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Thomas P. Conneff
Lythia
Boston
Conneff
R. P. Russell
New England
Queenstown
Newfoundland Banks
St Columbkille A H D marks protest at meeting
A meeting of Division 48 A O H Boston in Phenix Hall celebrated St Columbkille’s anniversary. President John B O’Higgins presided. Vice-president Monte gave the life and times talk. Resolutions condemned England’s claims and urged loyalty to American principles amid fears of British influence and ventures abroad.
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St. Columbkille
Division 48
Boston
Phenix Hall
Washington Street
John B. O'Higgins
Lfe
Times of
Montte
Messrs
James Montte
John J. Hickey
Patrick Ahern
Mathew Brennan
John Costter
M. Grainey
A. J. Lambert
Victoria
England
Union of States
Americans
Ireland
India
Transvaal
Venezuela
Conneff Ready for Big Mile Race in East
Conneff, after malaria and an appendicitis operation in Ireland, returns to racing with renewed health. He plans a first match within a month, likely July 5 against Carroll and Tinckler, with several clubs set to contest what may be the East's greatest mile race. He notes strong interest in professional racing abroad and recalls his 4m 17 4-5s mile at Holmes Field.
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Scythia
Conneff
Bacon
Kildare
Ireland
Patrick O'Connor
Dublin
Carroll
Tinckler
Division 2 Reduces Drill at June Meeting
Division 2 held its regular meeting at St Andrew's Hall with President M P O'Connor in the chair. Two members were admitted by initiation and several membership applications were referred to committees. The finance committee audited the books and praised the officers for orderly records, noting the division's strong financial condition. Edmend Prelan and Richard Carroll of Division 27 spoke on welfare. Owing to heavy business, drill by the military company was dispensed with until the next meeting, Wednesday evening, June 2.
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Division
St. Andrew's Hall
Washington Street
M. P. O’connor
Edmend Prelan
Richard Carroll
Fiftieth Jubilee of St George Parish Saxonville
Framingham marks the golden jubilee of St George Catholic parish Saxonville with solemn high mass at 10 30 am attended by about thirty priests from New England. Ceremonies feature Rev J Dolan master of ceremonies and a choir of fifty with organ and orchestras.
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Framingham
St. George's
Saxonville
New England
J. Dolan
D. D
Boston
Francis X. Burke
St. Joseph’s Church
East Pepperell
John 8
Crepe for Victoria Sparks Sligo Club Meeting
The Sligo Social Club met at G A R Hall with over 100 members present to discuss Victoria's jubilee. It was voted that every member wear crepe and invite Irishmen of all opinions to mourn tyranny while discouraging favors from England except as men, not beggars. The chairman read a punitive sentence attributed to Smith O'Brien and a vote of thanks was given to the Post for coverage.
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Sligo Social Club
G. A. R. Hall
Washington Street
England
Smith O’brien
Victoria
W. S. O’brien
Post
Birthday celebration of St. Columbkille's in Cambridgeport
Cambridgeport Division 5 A. O. H. marked St. Columbkille's birthday with a well attended gathering at Main Street hall. Edward J. Carroll chaired. 20 new members were initiated and 33 applications received. Various officers spoke. Rev. William J. Dwyer gave an eloquent address. The division planned Corpus Christi services at St Mary’s Church and agreed to parade with Division 20 in Somerville on July 5. Ex-President N J O'Shaughnessy and Father Dwyer received certificates from Commander John B. O' Higgins of the Hibernian Knights.
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St. Columbkille
Cambridgeport
Society
Main Street
Edward J. Carroll
Messrs
Frederick O. White
William Hanraan
James F. Mullen
Patrick Hegerty
Maurice Roche
James Clery
John E. Dwyer
Thomas O'Connell
N. J. O’shaughnessey
Patrick A. Quinn
William J. Dwyer
St. Mary’s Church
East Cambridge
Bryan in Washington for a hurried one day visit
William J. Bryan arrived in Washington from New York and departed in the evening for Norfolk. He attended service at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and dined with Senator Jones, chair of the national Democratic committee, as crowds gathered at the hotel.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
New York
Norfolk
Mr. Bryan
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Senator Jones
National Democratic Committee
Pierced Heart Victim Shot In Suburban Port Richmond
In Port Richmond suburbs New York a 45 year old man Carmine Bosenzo was shot twice by Gustano P Puzzi after a quarrel at Puzzi’s home. Bosenzo died from a neck wound and chest shot. Puzzi fled the scene and remains at large. Dominico Pallendo witnessed the killing.
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New York
Port Richmond
U. S
Carmine Bosenzo
Prospect Avenue
Shermar Avenue
Dominico Pallendo
Bosenzo
Gustano P. Puzzi
Puzzi
Vernon street ad for wringers and carpet sweepers
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 2 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 144.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Gnome and Flash Race in Hull to South Boston
A lively sailing day near Hull featured the Gnome and Mr Linnell's Flash in a 17-foot class race from Hull to South Boston. Multiple boats including Pioneer Ah Anka and others endured light then gusty winds, with accidents such as Pioneer breaking bowsprit and Ak Anka hole in bow.
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Dorchester
Hull
Pioneer
R. H. White
Peregrine
T. E. Jacobs
Sturdevant
Redskin
Pigeon Boys
Boston
Judith
Circe
Nidofuer
J. L. Whiton
Princess
Maybury
Billy Scott
Savin Hill
Downer’s Landing
Marie
H. N. Nite
Muriel
Maine
Hull Club House
Harrison Gray Otis
Erycina
Winthrop
J. B. Farrell
Rex
Gnome
Mr. Linnell
Flash
Captain Pierce
Don
Quincy
Mr. Alden
Chatham
Whitehead to Race Sees Oarsmen Weather Beaten
For the sixth Sunday in a row the oarsmen faced poor weather yet again. The Metropolitan regatta loomed next Thursday afternoon as Millstreams, B A A, and Columbians prepared. Joe Maguire and Joe Whitehead led entries, with Maguire backed by the Bradfords and Whitehead expected to row from the Columbians. Captain Tudor’s Boston Athletic crew trained hard despite drizzle, and the Columbians announced John son Grinnell Schwartz Foster Grey Hayes P McPhee Aston as the junior eight lineup with Ned Ivis in a novice single.
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Patsey Berkeley
McKenzie
L. Brignoli
Joe Maguire
Bradfords
Val Maguire
T. M. Maguire
Springfield
Tom Maguire
Val
Boston
Berkeley
Delaney
Cleary
Fallon
Brennan
Lee Brignoli
Lynch
Waite
Keyser Powers
Cinder Path
Joe Whitehead
Maguire
Whitehead
Boston Athletic
Earry
Captain Tudor
Fennessy
Tudor
Columbian Rowing Association
West End
Siarter
Green
Apple Island
Winthrop
Johnson
Grinnell
Schwartz
Foster
Grey
Hayes
P. McPhee
Ashton
T. Leggalla
Ned Ivis
A. O. H. Parade Promises Large Massachusetts Display
Enthusiasm runs high as the Ancient Order of Hibernians plans a Bunker Hill Day parade in Charlestown. Divisions state they will march with full ranks to show loyalty to their adopted country. Suffolk will lead with the largest contingent. Middlesex, Norfolk, and Essex also contribute.
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Order of Hibernians
Massachusetts
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Suffolk County
Hibernia
Middlesex
Norfolk
Essex
Worcester
Bunker Hill Guards
Boston
Suffolk Guards
Hibernian
Mother Erin
Cornelius L. Murphy
Matthew Donovan
John J. Linnehan
Hibernian Knights
Martin J. Roche
Bow Street
Barouches
General Collins First Look at Boston Home and Jubilee Plans
The Boston visit shows General Collins delighted with the city and its changes. He notes Tremont Street offices nearing completion and remarks on the Jubilee celebrations and possible crowds. He discusses his London consulate time, South Africa news, and plans to resume his law practice once back in Boston.
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Expressmen
Collins
London
New York
St. Paul
Paul
Egar
Boston
Chestnut Hill
Tremont
Tremont House
Corcoran
Tremont Street
General Osborne
Liverpool
Paris
Astor
South Africa
England
the Chronicle
Chamberlain-Rhodes-Prince of Wales
Chamberlain
Cecil Rhodes
America
Tremont Building
Ames Building
Edward Norton Arrested After Street Fight Injures Sliney Jr
Edward Norton aged 15 of 6 Bromley Street was arrested for assault on Patrick Sliney Jr of East Sunny Court after a fist fight at 7 p.m. near 13 Centre Street. Sliney was knocked unconscious and taken to City Hospital. Norton held by Division 16 officers.
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Edward Norton
Bromley Street
Patrick Sliney
East Sunny Court
Centre Street
Norton
Sliney
City Hospital
Division 16
Two Cars Building for President Diaz of Mexico and the Hon. Cecil Rhodes
Pullman Palace Car Company has secured a contract to build two deluxe cars for General Porfirio Diaz President of Mexico. The cars cost about 250000 each, include a private president’s car and a second lavish car for Diaz’s party, with Mexican mahogany interiors and full modern conveniences. A second item notes a separate Pullman car built for Cecil Rhodes and shipped to Cape Town, adapted to Africa’s narrow gauge, featuring a dining room observation space, luxurious accommodations, and a copper floor kitchen with fireproof design.
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President Diaz of Mexico
Cecil Rhodes
Pullman
Ill
Pullman Palace Car Company
Ponfirio Diaz
Mexican Republic
Mexico
Diaz
Department of Communications and Public Works of the
Republic
South Africa
Cape Town
Africa
St. Jago
General Collins Praises American Headlines and News Style
The reporter questions General Collins about his return to politics. He asserts ongoing interest and notes he stays informed via Boston papers. Collins commends American headline news for brevity and clarity, contrasting with English papers and citing Telegraph, Daily News, Chronicle, and a popular new Mail edition with American headlines. He mentions the Mail’s circulation at 350,000.
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Boston
Collins
Telegraph
The
Standard
Times
Aily News
Chronicle
Two Men Drowned After Hudson Cat Boat Accident
A squall struck a cat boat off Fort Lee sending it over. Emma Guilmette sister of one drowned, her brother H E Guilmette a clerk at Moore and Schley and W Morton Smith of Mail and Express were aboard. Miss Guilmette was rescued unconscious then revived.
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New York
Hudson
Fort Lee
Watkins Park
Emma Guilmette
H. E. Guilmette
Moore & Schley
W. Morton Smith
Mail and Express
Lorna Doone
Edward Weston
Newark
N. J
Mr. Watson
Miss Guilmette
Sanitary Employees Plan Fourth Anniversary Picnic
A meeting of the sanitary and street cleaning divisions of the street department was held at Phenix Hall, Washington Street. Sixty four members attended, with seventy two more proposed for membership. A July 4 picnic at Highland Lake Grove, Norfolk Mass was discussed, tickets totaling 340 dollars were sold, and a conference committee was formed to discuss a council across divisions. The grievance committee noted the pushcart patrol opposed a distinctive uniform and wanted ash cart sideboards removed. The next meeting is set for Monday, June 21 at Phenix Hall.
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Phenix Hall
Washington Street
Highland Lake Grove
Norfolk
Mass
Battle over Joseph Richardson estate splits million dollar will
In New York on June 13 observers expect a major legal contest over the Joseph Richardson estate worth about 30 million dollars. Two wills exist a 1894 document leaving everything to his two children with nothing for his wife and a second dated April 24 giving one third to the wife and two children. The 1894 will has been offered for probate and sparks of a courtroom battle are anticipated.
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New York
Joseph Richardson
Train Crash Near Fifth Avenue Tunnel In New York
A Sea Beach railroad eleven car train carrying Coney Island passengers struck an obstruction at Fifth Avenue and Sixty Fifth Street. The slow-speed collision caused no serious damage after investigators found heavy steel rails had been laid across the tracks and braced with others nearby.
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New York
Sea Beach
Coney Island
Fifth Avenue
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Teddy
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Hat & Mie
Emma
Violet
A. O. H. Parade
Cornelius IL. Murphy
Gong. TS
Newport News
Capes
James River
An. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Cectl Rhodes
Sanitary Employees
Julian K. Smyth
Church of the New Jerusalem
Regent Street
Bosburge
Frye
Barker
Division 15
City Square
John Frye
Malden
Reading
Penn
Reading Iron Works
Sulkes
Edelman
Baldwin Place
Minie Edelman
Louis Sulkes
Margolis
Jennie Sox
Jennie Edelman
Harry Sox
Louis Brown
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Father McMahon
the Municipal League of Boston
Common Council
Voters
Samuel B. Capen
Laura
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Darling
North Cambridge
Mary Frances
Charles Kendall Darlin
John An Sarah Homer Barnard
Farrell
South Boston
John B
Bartholomew
Mary Farrell
Ellen Whitton
West Sixth Street
St. Augustine's Church
J. Newman & Sons
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