Stock Books Undergo Nationwide Reorganization
Wise under Superintendent Wheeler leads a department reform including staff changes at Hestown and South Boston yards. Seven kegs of white lead unaccounted for from March raise questions about stock books and missing leaves from 94 ledgers. Wheeler vows a full accounting and strict investigation.
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Bills
Wise
Wheeler
James Dillon
Hestown
Peter Amos
East Boston
South Boston
Charlestown
South Boston Yard
Wild West Show Draws Big Crowds on Huntington Avenue
Crowds flock to the Huntington avenue Wild West Show with weekday matinees drawing extra attention. The act features lariat throwing, bucking bronchos, and cavalry theatrics from Fort Riley, plus a Monday flag parade led by Colonel Cody. Veteran Sergeant Towne presented a gold headed cane to Manager Burke, recalling Civil War days and frontier battles.
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Huntington Avenue
Fort Riley
Cody
A. F. Towne
U. 8S. Cavalry
Boston
Custer
Major Burke
June 17 B A A entries open handicap meeting announced
The B A A holds an open handicap athletic meeting on Monday morning June 17 at 10 a.m. Contests include 100 yard dash novice and handicap events, mile run handicap, 12 and 27 yard starts, and a 15 foot 8 inch shot put. Numerous entrants listed from B A A, Dorchester, Boston College, Hop, and South Boston A A C.
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Oval
A. N. Rice
E. A. Gicord
H. W. Smith
B. Brook Lang
Dorchester
Boston College
Fine Mowat
F. C. Rising
W. D. Rising
A Johnson
F. L. Hardenbrook
Johnson
W. J. Holland
A. C
Colcord
J. Brooks
B. J. Wefers
Boston
Sprinten
Aes
William Robwe
F. Ney
A. Ards
R. Owed Orchenter
Plain
F. Morrd
Eran AL. Oh Cad
Rovidence A. A
Rau
Pomariie
T. Treadwell
A. Stewart
M.A. G
GR. CO
R. L&ab
A. Peay
J. Smit Evasle
Titan Eax
F. Slater
A. A
J. Connor
Ari We Bis
Cornell Freshmen Win Boat Race At Ithaca
Cornell freshmen defeated the University of Pennsylvania crew by eight lengths in a race at Ithaca New York on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
University of Pennsylvania
Summer Outdoor Life Affects Health
Outdoor life in summer keeps people active but illness can arise. Nervous troubles and digestive and kidney disorders may seem minor yet are dangerous if neglected.
Dana's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Boost During Poor Sleep
An ad claims Dana's Sarsaparilla keeps you well with timely nightly doses when you sleep poorly or feel ill. It asserts the remedy cures blood and nerve complaints from neglect and prevents disease if taken regularly.
World W C T U Convening in London June Meeting Schedule
In Queen's Hall on June 19 the third biennial World's W C T U convention opens with a morning prayer and sessions led by Mrs. Charles Archibald. Notables include Miss Frances Willard, Lady Henry Somerset, Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge, and delegates from Denmark China Wales Norway Spain Egypt Japan and more.
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London
Queen’s Hall
Charles Archibald
Maritime Provinces
C. A
Canada
Frances
Willard
Henry Somerset
I Frances BK. Willard
Elizabeth Selmer
The
Denmark
Mary A. Woodbridge
Ohio
U. 8
S.A
Ella F. M. Williams
Montreal
Mary T. Lathrop
Michigan
William Inthycombe
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Nance
Wales
Jane Staples
Indian Territory
Grier
England
W. Jennings Demorest
New York
A. J. Gordon
Boston
John N. Stearns
Timothy Richard
Shanghai
China
Miss Gorham
Maritime Provinces of Canada
Sir Edward Archibald
New York City
Selmer
Copenhagen
W. T. A. Council
Marie Lerche
Christiania
Norway
Richard
Mary B. Wilard
Berlin
de Breen
Paris
Alice Gordon Gulick
Spain
A. A. Thompson
Egypt
Doughaday
Japan
Trotting Meet at Fleetwood Park Closes in Slow Time
Fleetwood Park trotting meeting ends with disappointing sport and few spectators. Merman wins the 2:15 class as Gretchen falters. San Pedro outclassed. Prairie Lily takes the 2:18 pace over Baltimore pacer Harry. Allentown wins the 2:27 class after an accident delays race. finishes seven heats. Mascot paces two exhibition miles in 2:07 and 2:07.2.
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Fleetwood Park
Merman
Gretchen
San Pedro
Prairie Lily
Baltimore
Harry
Mascot
Boxing Benefit at Lynn Draws Local and Regional Boxers
About 250 spectators packed the Kirtland Club rooms in Lynn for a benefit boxing card for John E. Butler. Boston duo James Duffy and Walter Lang opened, followed by Sam Bell of Lynn and Harry Cross of Salem. Newark’s Billy Tucker and Baltimore’s Leslie Pierce then boxed, with a later four round bout between Butler and Lynn’s Mike Higgins. No knockdowns occurred in the friendly event.
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Kirtland Club
Lynn
John E. Butler
James Duffy
Walter Lang
Boston
Sam Bell
Harry Cross
Salem
Billy Tucker
Newark
Leslie Pierce
Baltimore
Butler
Mike Higgins
Woburn Car House Burned On Salem Street
The East Middlesex street railroad car house on Salem street in Woburn burned to the ground this morning. Firemen fought the blaze but the building fell within about thirty minutes. About thirty-five cars snow plow barge carriages and tools were lost. Loss estimated at $15,000 insured. The blaze may have been started by tramps and it also damaged a nearby Fenney estate barn with minor damage.
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Woburn
East Middlesex Street Railroad
Salem Street
Fenney Estate
Ericsson Torpedo Boat Sees Strong Trial Run On Sound
The torpedo boat Ericsson reached Long Island Sound today and reported smooth engines and machinery. She allegedly achieved two miles per hour above expected speed with propellers at 320 revolutions, aiming for the maximum 490 during trial runs and a likely premium victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ericsson
Long Island Sound
Woman Injured After Window Washing Fall in Lynn
Lizzie Norton of 34 Smith Street fell from a second story at 23 Perkins Street while washing windows. She landed on her back and was taken to the hospital with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lizzie Norton
Smith Street
Perkins Street
Disappearance Case Spurs Help For Mrs Kreger man
In a Thursday Post story, Louis J. Kreger man is alive after a strange April 6 disappearance. His destitute wife on Oneida street receives aid from neighbors, Hebrew volunteers, and New York telegrams. Two neighbors raised 2.67 dollars. groceries arrive. she seeks work to move from a hot attic with two children. She wed at 15 under her father’s pressure. she vows not to reunite with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Kregerman
Oneida Street
New York
Mrs. Kregerman
The
Post
Eilvira Laude
Harrison Avenue
Louisa Clark
Grove Street
Mrs Jennie Gretz Admitted for Shoulder Surgery
Mrs Jennie Gretz was admitted to City Hospital yesterday afternoon for surgical treatment after injuring her right shoulder in an incident described in partial terms. Further details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Jennie Gretz
City Hospital
Ithert
John H Woodbury Institute Promotes Skin and Beauty Treatments
The John H Woodbury Dermatological Institute touts painless plastic surgery for ears and noses and facial rejuvenation. It offers internal and external medicine, surgery, and electricity treatments with free consultations. Locations include Champlain Building Chicago and New York Boston Philadelphia St Louis offices.
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John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute
America
Champlain
Chicago
West
New York
Winter St
Boston
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Union Trust
St. Louis
John H. Woodbury
Woodbury
Thug robbery targets Swedish resident on the Common
Nils Bowman of Medford, a Swedish resident, was robbed at 1 am near Tremont Theatre. Two suspects, John Reagan and James Meehan, were arrested and charged with larceny from the person after Bowman identified them. The haul totaled 50 cents and Bowman fled, delaying police pursuit until officers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nils Bowman
Medford
Tremont Theatre
John Reagan
James Meehan
Bowman
Nils
Loughlin
Reagan
Meehan
Tremont Street
Men of War Sail for New York Harbor Parade
United States cruiser Atlanta under Captain Cromwell left New London for New York to take part in the Harlem ship canal celebration Monday. The ship is expected to return by Tuesday for the Army of the Potomac celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
United States
Atlanta
Cromwell
New York
Cambridge M. T. S. Field Day Honors Lead Roster
The Cambridge Manual Training School held its first field day on the school track. Cato Thompson scored 16 points with 3 firsts and 1 third. JF Downey had 15. F A Young 10. Company B defeated Company A 42 to 38. Events included 40 yard dash won by Thompson, mile run where Downey placed, 880 yard and 75 yard races with multiple placements, and various field events led by Thompson and Young.
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Cambridge Manual Training School
Cato Thompson
Jf, Downey
F. A. Young
Company B
C. I. Borland
Company A
J. F. Downey
Frank A. Young
B. A. Eddy
Ashley D. Leavitt
Paul Kelsey
J. Downey
F. API
Thompson
Harry J. F. Mu
Wit
Harry
Corea AW
B. Hewett
B. Umpathy Eddy
H. F. Grant
Walter F Doherty
J. M. Whittaker
W. H White
J. F Downey
Hewett
George Arault
Ben In Howe
PA. Young
Thomas’ Gray
Explosion wrecks factory injures none. witnesses recount escape
The blast tore through the Langley shop causing walls and floors to collapse. Engineer Paulin Le Page and foreman N T Tripp describe narrow escapes while coworkers Alice Tremblay and William Russell recount being buried under debris. Bookkeeper Edward Davol notes the shop was busy with work and valuable machinery survived.
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Paulin le Page
Hayes Street
Mr. Langley
N. T. Tripp
Robert Murray
Stafford Mill
Murray
Alice Tremblay
William Russell
County — Street
Davol
Edward Davol
Post
Seaside Boxing Carnival Back On After Lawyer OK
Sea side Athletic Club announces Seaside boxing program will proceed. Erne Dixon bout postponed to tomorrow night to accommodate out of town spectators. Hall Choynski and replacement matchups set for June 17 with Ed Pierce replacing Shadow Mather against Young Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Seaside Athletic Club
Erne-Dixon
Hall
Choynski
Ed Pierce
Mather
Young
Corbett
Oxford and Cambridge Likely Challenge Yale and Harvard
In New York on June 14 a Yale committee member said a challenge from Oxford and Cambridge universities to Yale and Harvard athletes has been mailed from London. If received this week, both American schools would likely accept, with a probable contest next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oxford
Cambridge University
Yale
Harvard
Charles H. Sherrill, Jr
No. 6
East Ninth Street
Cambridge
London
Tobacco ban on Boston & Maine employees issued
Northamton June 14 report that Boston and Maine railroad workers are ordered not to use tobacco in any form while on or off duty, on trains, or in stations with uniform or badge. The directive, dated June 10 1895, is signed by D W Sanborn General Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
D. W. Sanborn
Smith College Seniors Present A Midsummer Night's Dream
Smith College commencement in Northampton featured seniors presenting A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Academy of Music. The crowd was large and the performance was considered a successful, realistic not fully professional effort. A second show is scheduled for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Smith College
Academy of Music
Sea Moss Farine Becomes Economical Dessert Mix
Sea Moss Farine promises tooth some nutritious economical dessert results. Each package yields 16 quarts and includes receipts for purchases from all grocers.
Interscholastic outdoor meet on Holmes Field
The annual Interscholastic Association meet on Holmes Field draws many contenders from Phillips Andover Worcester Academy and others. Worcester High is seen as a threat after indoor titles, while English High and Cambridge High and Latin also show strength. Current records list events from sprints to hammer throw and pole vault with several notable athletes named.
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Holmes Field
Interscholastic Association
Phillips Andover
Worcester Academy
Worcester High
Morris Clark
English High
Mike O’brien
Dow
Purtell
Furgerson
Dunbar
Hopkinson
Cambridge
Walter D. Fuller
Roxbury
Hines
Two Bicycle Accidents Reported in Watertown and Lynn
In Watertown on June 14 12 year old Harry Ensign son of Fred Ensign a local dry goods dealer was struck by an express wagon while bicycling and suffered severe leg bruises and cuts though no bones were broken. In Lynn on the same date a Gypsy Moth Commission owned team driven by an employee collided with cyclist Charles Hunt on Fayette street wounding his wheel and causing injuries.
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Watertown
Harry Ensign
Fred
Ensign
Lynn
Gypsy Moth Commission
Charles Hunt
Fayette Street
Malden Police Dismissals Stir City Politics
Nine Malden police officers were dismissed amid clashes over a relief fund and party control. Mayor Stevens cites official reasons from a police committee, while the fired officers’ supporters claim a partisan power grab. Seven patrolmen and two special officers were hired at $2.00 daily, with expected city savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Relief Association
Stevens
Board of Aldermen
Post
Burleigh
Police Committee
Edward N. Kelly
Kelly
James C. Foley
Association
Foley
Citizens’ Party
Friends of
William P. Murray
Charles H. Lewis
Charles W. Brown
Elmer C. Barnard
Heinrich F. Berg
Michael T. Curley
William F. Vincent
John C. Spaulding
John Dunlevy
Irish Nationalists Outing to Gloucester by Baltimore Steamer
The Irish Nationalists of Boston plan an annual Sunday outing to Gloucester aboard the steamer Baltimore. It is a premier social event in nationalist circles with a guarantee of a splendid time for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gloucester
Baltimore
Beechim’s Pills for Constipation Advertised at Local Drugstore
An old advertisement promotes Beechem’s pills for constipation priced at 10 cents and 25 percent. It urges readers to get the book at their druggist’s and to follow it as a remedy, implying support for “votes” or endorsements.
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Beechim
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Dana
W.C.T.U
Fleetwood
Merman and
Boxing
Warren Monument
Bunker Hill
King Solomon's Lodge
A. F
A. M
City Square
Horace G. Kent
Coeur de Lion Commandery
George F. Mullett
John C. Soley
Soley Lodge
W. Bro
H. G. Kent
Aids
R. W. Bro
E. A. Fitts
Merrimack Lodge
F. L. Weaver
Kilwinning Lodge
R. W
Clifford A. Cook
Montgomery Lodge
D. D. Dunklee
Amos Stone
C. T. Witt
Baalbec Lodge
Francis Stowell
Henry
Coeur de Lion
Greenhalge
Lowell
E. A., Curtis
W. E. Barrett
M. C
Sanford
Presho
Joseph N. Miller
Navy Yard
Eldredge
Boylston
Mt. Hollis
Accacia
Putnam and Montgomery
G. W. Hopkins
Corinthian Lodge
Hampshire
Charles W. Moore
Wisdom
Jerusalem
Corinthian
Dr. L. B. Legro
Phoenicians
J. N. Greenwood
Monitor Lodge
Soley
Simon W. Robinson
John Abbott
Mr. Hermon
Monitor
Joseph Warren
Knights Templar
Bentley Young
E. C
E. M
Frank Vose
King Solomon's’ Lodge
Kilwinning
Faith
Henry Price
King Solomon’s Lodge
D. G. M. 24A
Eugene C. Upton
Me. E
J. Gilman Waite
Grand Chapter
Massachusetts
Suite
Em. Com
K. T
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Rt. Em
Samuel C. Lawrence
Demo
W. B. Learned
Edwin B. Holmes
Masons
Grand Lodge
Beauty and Dermatology
New Bedford
Foreman
Massasoit Street
Eric
Dixon
Sherrill
New England Mutual Life
mn _ Square
Mass
Amy Age
Steve Neon
D. Foster
Eald
Sareness
Eal, Caine
Crossed Swords
Ers
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Amoskeag Veterans
Worcester Continentals
Kodac
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Globe
Wm. J. Burke
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