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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1896

Page

8

Draw Ends Feath erweight World Title Bout In Boston

In a twenty round featherweight championship fight at the Suffolk Club West Newton street armory Boston Martin Flaherty of Lowell and George Dixon of Boston fought to a draw before about 2500 fans. The match showcased Flaherty improving and Dixon maintaining form amid a lengthy card that opened with Sullivan vs Elms and later Sullivan vs Sullivan. The grand event followed a weight dispute over Flaherty 1243 4 pounds. the bout ended with a crowd-wide approval of the draw and the names George V Tuohy credited as reporter.

George Dixon Martin Flaherty Sullivan Elms Massachusetts Lowell Boston Suffolk Club West Newton Street Armory Flaherty Dixon Fairbanks Dave Sullivan South Boston Joe Elms Chelsea Land Ims Lause Dave Sulivan Lewis Sullivan East Boston Spike Sullivan Lewis Spike Peninsula Jimmy Colville Jack Sheehan Pat Cahill Maffit Joe Flaherty Joe Butler Bob Green Billy Hill Frank Steele Martin Manfashion George V. Tuohey

Corbett Praises Prof Shaw As Boxing Teacher

Corbett says Professor Shaw is the most accomplished and scientifically best equipped boxing teacher. For reasonable terms and lessons, call or address No. 181 Tremont St., Room 16. Open all summer with cool rooms.

Corbett Shaw Tremont St

Great Barrington Tragedy: Pastor E J Kelly Fatally Injured

In Great Barrington on June 16 Reverend E J Kelly, pastor at North Egremont Methodist Church, dies after a carriage collision on the Egremont road. His wife Minnie Ryer, a niece, and two ladies survive, while Dr G H Race and others suffer injuries. Mrs Kelly dies from shock.

Great Barrington E. J. Kelly North Egremont Kelly Minnie Ryer Miss Clifton Miss Farally Egremont G. H. Race

Campos's Stand and Cuban War Updates

The government recalls General Martinez Campos to active service but he will command only a division in Cuba. In New York, news that Puerto Principe fell to Maximo Gomez is reported, and Calixto Garcia's wife received a letter about Jiquari taken May 24. Havana reports a flood of Spanish generals arriving, with Weyler suspected of plotting against Maceo in Pinar del Rio. the gunboat Centinela suffered casualties near Manzanillo.

Madrid Martinez Campos Cuba New York Puerto Principe Maximo Gomez Havana Oladare Barraque Gonzales Munoz Ruiz Melquizo Hernandez Ferrer Basan Alta Suarez Incian Suarez Valdes Descanzo Maceo Weyler Pinar del Rio Centinela Santo River Manzanillo

Shooting on Mystic Wharf Leaves Man Critical at Hospital

Edmund F. Coyle, 35, of 1022 Boylston Street, is in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after an accidental shot on Mystic Wharf. Patrick J. Heatley, 45, of 184 Salem Street, who fired, is detained for investigation. Both men say the shooting was accidental. Coyle underwent surgery at midnight with doubtful prospects.

Edmund F. Coyle Boylston Street Massachusetts General Hospital Mystic Wharf Patrick J. Heatley Salem Street Station 16 Coyle Heatley

Arrest for Embezzlement of Eight Thousand Dollars

Frederick Jacob Andres an importer of cotton based in the Hancock building Devonshire street was arrested by Inspectors Collins and Harris on a warrant from banker J B Moors of 111 Devonshire street charging embezzlement of 8000 from Moors. Moors says the funds were advanced on goods shipped from Egypt and Peru and indorsed to Andres against trust receipts. Andres 50 of Brookline admits receiving the money and says his brother used it while he planned to make it good after settlement.

Frederick Jacob Andres Hancock Building Devonshire Street Collins and Harris J. B. Moors Andres Moors Egypt Peru Brookline

Goldies Won’t Return With $400 Stolen From Owner

Goldie Morgan and Goldie French, two girls from Westchester New York, ran away June 3 with $400 belonging to Mr. French. They left for New York yesterday, escorted by a New York detective sent by Chief Inspector O'Brien.

Goldies Goldie Morgan Goldie French Westchester N. Y French New York O’brien

Driscoll Held in $1000 Bond on Letter Embezzlement Charge

Dennis E. Driscoll a Boston post office letter carrier was arrested for embezzling a letter. He appeared before United States Commissioner Fiske at the Federal building and was held for the grand jury in bonds of $1000.

Dennis E. Driscoll Boston Post Office United States Commissoner Fiske Federal Building Grand Jury

Bargain Reefers For Girls And Boys At Arnold S Knit Goods

Sale offers young patrons reefers at a fraction of value. Lot 1 coats in red and navy with large sleeves priced 39 cents, Lot 2 colors and wool blends priced 98 cents or 1 95 for Scotch all wool mix. Demonstrator for babe and mother still present. call to view goods.

Arnold Babe Mother

New England Democratic Congressman Delivers Patriotic Address

The speaker addressed members with a patriotic tone on the occasion, earning a warm reception. Three cheers were given at the end for the only New England Democratic Congressman present.

New England

Charlestown Parade Opens City Carnival Spectacle

A full day of parades in Charlestown features two major processions with numerous floats and marching groups. Notables include Luke Smith, honorary president of the Bunker Hill Historical Society, and Chief Marshal John Hurley reviewing the line near Chestnut street. The morning march begins at 9 o clock from the junction of Bunker Hill Elm and Mystic streets and proceeds through a long route past City square Monument square and Bunker Hill. The First and Second Divisions showcase themes from The Stamp Act to The Living Flag and Rough Riders of the World. The Carnival Association, led by Alderman E W Presho, promotes business displays, two military bands, and many chariots. The afternoon parade, led by Captain Frank Magurn, forms on High street at 3 pm and travels through multiple streets to Gardner street Sullivan square Monument square and back toward City square for review.

Charlestown Carnival Association Bunker Hill Elm Mystic Streets Bunker Hill Street Chelsea City Square Park Street Warren Winthrop Adams Chestnut Monument Square Bartlett Street High Monument Avenue Main Street Harvard Street Washington Union Main Cambridge Sullivan Square Chestnut Street Luke Smith Smith E. W. Presho Barnum & Batley Frank Magurn Fred MacDonald High Street High, Elm Main Streets Gardner Street Lexington Street Corey Street Medford Street Everett Street Concord Street Winthrop Street Winthrop Square Cor Waverley House Alderman Presho Moulton and Vine Streets Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Hall Green’ Street Marion Howard Brazier Paul Revere A. A. Berle Grace le Baron Upham Richard J. Barker Gaspee Rhode Island Mary Draper Highland Hall West Roxbury Charlestown Club 999Th Artillery Medal of Honor Legion Faneuil Hall Bunker Hill Monument Association New England Historic-Genealogical Society Somerset Street

Bargain Clothing Sale Highlights Boys and Mens Wear

Made of good quality cambrics in pretty patterns priced at 29e. Boys Sailor Suits in duck and fancy sattees once 1.50 now 75e. Good wearing fabrics. Boys Stockings tans and blacks heavy ribbed sizes 6 to 8 always 12 3c for 5e. Men’s Laundered Outing Shirts of the famous Congress make all sizes sold yesterday at 75c now 49e.

Congress

Laundered Pique Hats One Half Price

Babies cap sale itemizes wear as laundered pique hats rich embroidery offered at 50 cents half of regular one dollar price. Also features babies muslin caps with fine open work embroidery marked down from 75 cents to a lower clearance price.

Parade and civic events highlight Boston celebration day

A parade lineup features the Letter Carriers Band from New York, Lincoln Camp, Portland’s Shepley Camp, and Maine Militia Signal Corps with the Second Brigade. afternoon divisions include Military, Union Veterans, Hiberman and American Mechanics. Banquet at Waverley House, concerts in several squares, D A R chapters organize events, open houses and conventions follow with civic and historical society gatherings.

Park Street City Square New York City New York Post Office Letter Carriers’ Association Lincoln Camp Sons of Veterans Shepley Camp Portland Forest City Signal Corps Maine State Militia Military Hibernian American Mechanics

Catholic Literary Union Banquet Honors Liberty at Monument Square

The Catholic Literary Union held its third annual banquet at its Charlestown club house on Monument Square with 175 attendees led by Dr. J. McDeonald. Mayor Quincy and Rev Father Supple spoke on liberty, duty, and patriotic pride as toastmaster J R Murphy introduced guests including Mayor Perry and Congressman Fitzgerald.

The Catholic Literary Union Monument Square Sunker Hill Union J. McDeonald Quincey J. M. Supple Father Supple Bunker Hill

Banquet Toasts Honor Bunker Hill and Sister Cities

In Somerville, a banquet celebrated Bunker Hill's enduring symbolism for Americanism and unity. Mayor Perry praised a blended composite citizenship while Congressman Fitzgerald drew applause for patriotic remarks. Festivities lingered near 2 a.m. as attendees enjoyed club privileges.

Bunker Hill Charlestown Perry Somerville Fitzgerald

Open House At Bunker Hill Knights Of Columbus Event

The Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus hosted a long gathering with guests from Providence Hartford New Bedford Boston Somerville Cambridge Lynn Lawrence Lowell Chelsea Everett and Malden councils. Notables including Mayor Quincy Senator Joseph J Corbett Alderman Presho and representatives attended a lively evening of entertainment and banquets across multiple parish and social club rooms.

Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus Providence Hartford New Bedford Boston Somerville Cambridge Lynn Lawrence Lowell Chelsea Everett Malden Quincy Catholic Union Joseph J. Corbett Alderman Presho Representative Shaw James M. McLaughlin James M. Mitchell Charles J. Miller John J. Brennan H. J. Crane H. M. Clifford E. S. Sullivan M. J. O’callaghan Charlestown Main Street Bray Flanders Hayden, Snow and Eckles Father Mathew T. A. Society St. Francis de Sales Parochial School W. F. Riley James A. Gateley Edgeworth Associates Bunker Hill Street John McCarthy BE. Hayes M. Cooney J. Tower T. Reagan W. Murphy W. Morgan T. Joyce Franklin

Explosion on Charlestown car tracks shocks Hancock Square

A blast near Hancock square Charlestown interrupted a streetcar ride about 8 PM. An explosive device on the tracks damaged ventilators and glass. Passengers fled, police including Patrolman Doyle responded, crowd dispersed as smoke filled the car bound for Scollay square, car number 2323.

Hancock Square Charlestown Doyle Division 15 Scollay Square

Forty fifth Massachusetts Regiment selects September reunion date

At the regimental association’s semi annual meeting the forty fifth Massachusetts Regiment voted to move the annual reunion from June to a late summer date. The group favored early September and sought a location convenient for Cape Cod comrades.

Regmental Association Forty-fifth Massachusetts Regiment Cape Cod

Winthrop Hotel Opens Season With Ball

The New Winthrop Hotel of Winthrop Beach will formally inaugurate the 1896 season with a ball tonight. Magic provided by Danforth Hodgdon's Orchestra.

Winthrop Hotel Winthrop Beach Danforth & Hodgdon

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A Ikinson Furnishing CO Washington ST Corner Common St Unique Credit System Uouile Br. Kelly Campos Frederick J. Andres Driscoll Girls Reefers Ilchrist & Co William P. Henry Elks’ Social Club Auburn Social Club Veteran Temperance Union America Martin KE. Jenkins Nelson Club E. J. Trull S&8 Monument Social Club Venezuela Workingmen’s Debating Club Lynnhurst Club Rough Riders of the World Waltham Young Men James M. Goldthwait Koodoodee Club St. Mary’s C. T. A. Society of Brereton Club Bainbridge Social Club Soldiers of the Future St. Bridget Temperance Cadets of Maynard Barnum Bleh Long Murphy Gers Mass Browning, King & Co Washington &J Kneeland Larrabee’s
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