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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1902

Page

8

Monument Wreath Brings Old Lodge Memory To Bunker Hill

King Solomon Lodge A F and A M Somerville formerly Charles Town paid tribute with a wreath atop the Bunker Hill model monument. Senior Warden Herbert E Arnoll led the service. Remarks were offered by Franklin B Hopkins and John B Woodbury. The marble replica recalls the cedar original erected in 174 by General Warren and lodge members.

King Solomon Lodge A. F A. M Somerville Charlestown Bunker Hill Clifford M. Bean Herbert E. Arnoll William W. Oliver Franklin B. Hopkins John B. Woodbury Joseph Warren James Russell Bunker Hill Monument General Lafayette

Sallust Wins St Botolph Steeplechase Feature Race

Sallust wins the St Botolph handicap steeplechase at the Country Club meet amid brisk field, with Borough and Silent Friend close behind. The day showcased fast times in the Myopia and Myopia-Norfolk Cup events, and a crowd weathered rain and chill as riders in scarlet coats competed for trophies and cash prizes.

Clyde Park Borough Myopia Hunt Club Old Trillion Old Decameron Hugh Connellan Sallust Mahoney Toronto Bophone Trillion Master James Decameron Perion Liverpool Decameron Kophone Perton Donahue Hophone Trillian James Eophone Liverpool Euphone Widener’s Bay Mara Dr. Felix Corporal Jack Maker Cochrane Sir Fingall Daniel O'Dell Cametop Touchdown Frosty Sam Devere Barricade Lawson Neponset Meddler's Son Fee’s B. G H. B. Tal Rumsey Bryce J. Allan Mr. Cochrane Seecesc Esses Eeees R. A. McQui Jack Mr. Baker Daniel Dell “Tino J. Maloney & Say Salva- Msaie Ray J. E. A Widener S ‘Br Pines Eland J. E. Widener Bramble- Semper-Cara Charles M. Harris Eree Reece Ree

Weights and Entries for Today’s 8 P. M. Hack Race

A race program lists weight allowances with 150 pounds for starters and a 10 pound extra for the winner from yesterday. It details prize money of 250 dollars with 50 to the winner, 26 to third, and 5 dollar entrance fees. Entries include Pandorus, Onondaga progeny, Frosty, Blaze of Glory, Gadfly, Sprig, Touchdown, Superflivity, Mamie H and others with color schemes and owner names. Stakes, entrants, and horse descriptions reflect a 19th century standard harness or hack race.

Edward W. Grew Camptop Potomac- Lavinia Belle Mr. Grew A.H. Higginson B. G. Touchdown Mr. Higginson weaWbleeleisas i Dabney G. Frosty Dabney Sesemee Pierre Lorillard Pandorus Sensation—Pandgora Anthony SSR Ih SI George Keene Hariion Charles Dabney F Trchard W. Grew Potomac Layvinta Belle Johard Michael Bonnie Enrance Harry W. Smith Sam Devere Melody Stewart Diffenderffer Atlantic—Veleta Atlantic Imp. Scholastica A. Henry Higginson M. Olivet Lissak William M. Kerr Chambler Logic—La Sylphide Ivan Fox Meddler Little Ady J. Morrissey Mr. Stoffel Winfred H. T. Oxnard Strathmore Fell & Hayes Kifik Kingcap I. M. Parr, Jr Yashodhara Hettie Carlisle Charles M. Harris Bassetlaw Adelbert Ames, Jr St. Julien— Flitaway Miss M. Olver Country Club Lothian Rockstorm Bullingdon Draughtsman Dutr.h. S. Page H. B Enghurst the Kaiser Bettie Archer Ivan Fox Manillan Spendthrift Fyonepe HW. T. Oxnara Steen Hanover Revon Vor Fides Gebhard Oneko Sophronita Stevencon Armory Sir Modred Christine John Yearl Master Tames Bard— Roulette Emerson Bard Lovegold M. J. Maloney Sallust Cavalier Leonatus Mary C. C Sidney St. Bisbe Mageer W. F. Maclean Daryl Darebin- Gren Basle Bassetlawess Gelianes Cvd N. 8 H. A Canadian Hunt Association Zebra Lastfellow Miser Miser—Heather Knight of Ellers- Me Florence Bell Arles Pfizer Kingston—My Gyps F. Douglas Cochrane Hi-Ban Cavaigi Yell’ & Hayes Hark Forward Leonatus Page

Miss Doane Fends Off Attacker In Roxbury Home Invasion

In Roxbury a masked stranger followed Miss Elizabeth Doane to her Washington Street home. She fought back, biting the assailant and sending him fleeing after a ten minute struggle. Police pursue leads as witnesses describe a smooth faced, light build man leaving a small Boston derby hat behind.

Miss Doane Oak Grove Farm Co Warren Street Dudley Street Post Centre Street Dale Washington Streets Washington Street Mary Farmer Elizabeth Elizabeth Doaner

Charlestown Celebrates Glorious 17th Day Fete

Festivities fill Charlestown as Old Glory waves from ships to rooftops for Bunker Hill Day. Large crowds from Somerville and neighboring towns pack Winthrop Square for concerts, crowds surge through streets, and police intervene to curb unruly urchins and prevent a riot. The celebration extends to the Bunker Hill Monument area with bands, dances, and expected attendance of Aldermen and Legislators.

Charlestown Navy Yard Mystic Stars and Stripes Somerville Medford Cambridge Chelsea Bunker ‘Hill Boston Bunker Hill Monument Green Sword Catholic Literary Union Urbane Jackson

Charlestown Crowd Quietly Restless Despite Fights

Police report a large Charlestown gathering last night with extensive pushing and minor skirmishes. Fewer drunks than in past years, one lemon attack on a performer, and two men hauled to Station 15 amid a chaotic closing scene near Main Street and the 999th A A club.

Charlestown Murray Daniel Sheehan Gahg Sheehan Keene Chelsea Gy Main Street

Independent Booking Agency Formed in New York

An organization was formed to unite individual theatrical managers for independent bookings. Named the Independent Booking Agency, the group bases at Manhattan Theatre. Founders include Harrison Grey Fiske Maurice Campbell and James K Hackett in today’s agreement.

New York Theatrical “Syndicate Independent Booking Agency Manhattan Theatre

Commencement Address Praises Admiral Sampson at Exeter

Exeter N H June 16 The commencement address at Phillips Exeter Academy was delivered by William P Chadwick of the board of trustees. He spoke on The Life and Character of the Late Rear Admiral William T Sampson noting after the Spanish War the two greatest of American talent sought the man who best represented the real American nature and that Harvard and Yale placed the laurel wreath upon Admiral Sampsons brow.

Exeter N. H Phillips Exeter Academy William P. Chadwick Board of Trustees William T. Sampson Harvard Yale Sampson

Admiral O'Neil Dined Berlin After Naval Congress Visit

On June 16 in Berlin Admiral Tirpitz hosted a dinner for Rear Admiral Charles O'Neil of the U S S N who had recently returned from Dusseldorf, where he attended a naval congress. Several German ministers and senior naval officials were invited to meet the American admiral.

Berlin Admiral von Tirpitz the Admiralty Charles O’neil Dusseldorf Naval Congress

Racesat Country Club Draws Smaller Attendance Amid Heat and Rumor

Yesterday at the Country Club races the attendance was lighter due to intense heat and possible showers. Rumor of Mrs Bryce J Allan being seriously ill loomed, while guests including Mrs Fred H Prince, Mrs Nathaniel Thayer, and Miss Katharine Thayer formed a stylish, lively crowd in various elegant outfits, with many debutantes and social leaders noted in vivid attire and accessories.

Bryce J. Allan Helen Prince Flor Katharine Thayer Somerset Thayer BE. van Rensselaer Thayer Herenry M. Whitney Victoria John Hurd Hutchins Miss Endicott E. C. Swift Clarence Moore Agnes Donald Christine Lincoln Miss Lincoln Agnes Lincoln Ethel Cochrane Theresa Merriam Rosamond Peabody Alice Sargent Rosamond Saltonstall Charles& Sargent Misses Stevenson Miss Grace Dabney Misa Carrie Dabney

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