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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
10
Boston observes June 17 with Bunker Hill Day in Charlestown and Warren Day in Roxbury as chief features. The city plans an unusually interesting schedule including sports social and fraternal events beyond the special features.
Maiden resident Lena Burnett reports two men rang her Maplewood doorbell about 3 45 pm entered her home tied her hands and feet to a bed and threatened to shoot her. The culprits fled as police searched the area but no theft or suspects were found.
A 35 year old Boston man named James Jeffries was struck by a freight train on the Boston & Maine line near Crescent Beach after visiting Revere Beach. He died at Frost Hospital in Chelsea a few hours later. Jeffries lived at 37 Woodbury Street Boston and worked for the metropolitan sewer department in Revere. He walked onto the tracks directly in front of the train.
Three companies of the Knights of Zion join the third division of the Charles town parade this afternoon. About 200 men are expected. Company A and B will wear old Russian uniforms, while Company C wears the regular American uniform and acts as color bearers between A and B. Officers include Major Alex Kahan adjutants W Blut and Morris Rutland captains L Foster and Julius Cohen.
A devastating storm in eastern Cuba results in at least 45 deaths with many missing. El Cobre village is destroyed, floods cripple rail lines from Havana toward Moron, and Dalquiri mines report drownings. Bridges collapse, telegraph lines fail, and relief trains suffer wrecks as authorities scramble to rescue survivors.
A busy night in city hospitals saw about 200 patients treated for wounds and burns from cannon crackers fireworks and dynamite. Among the injured were Giordone Giagona 44 whose hand was blown apart likely needing amputation Michael O Shea who shot himself in the palm Samuel Cummings with near eye burns Thomas Carmody with burned fingers Peter Connors burned fingers Joseph Sullivan treated after a cracker exploded in his hand and Harry Finn struck by a cartridge in the leg.
Judge Emmons condemned the Charlestown disturbance at a Catholic Literary Union banquet after ordering 50 extra officers and threatening to remove Station 15 Captain Wyman. Police searched the area and fined or arrested noise makers as corralling efforts began around 10 p.m.
An incident near Charlestown Station 15 ends with Nellie Gately and Florence McKenzie detained after a crowd confrontation. Police wield clubs, drag the women to the station, and she is later locked in a cell amid tense threats toward reporters. The brother, William Gately, is also taken into custody.
Governor Bates with his wife and two children arrives at Camp South Framingham for Governor's day with a large spectator crowd. He is greeted by Captains Kenney and Glines, a 50-strong party, and Troop F escort, then inspects the First Brigade camp and takes luncheon.
General Mathews retires after this year’s encampment as Governor Bates reviews the brigade and inspects the camp. A Boston trip follows with a crowd expecting a sham battle tomorrow to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill at the camp.
The Chil dren's Court heard arraignments for Joseph Hornstein and Jacob Kolask amid a large crowd outside St Mark's Church. A detective testified Kolask's hand touched a woman's skirt as she refused court. Kolask was sent to the house of refuge. the other lad was remanded.
Reports describe a chaotic scene with hundreds entering a pier shed for a crisis, many bodies recovered or identified, and dramatic rescues like Miss Clara Hartman. Police and federal officials begin investigations into the tragedy and prevention measures.
The Charlestown afternoon parade starts at Elm and Bunker Hill at 2 p m and proceeds via Tremont Prospect City square Park Warren Monument Bartlett Elm High Rutherford Cambridge Main Rutherford avenue Green to its dismissal.
Roxbury outlines Warren Day events starting 10 15 with a Municipal Band concert opposite the Warren monument. An unveiling and speeches follow. A military civic parade is planned with reviews by Mayor Collins and invited guests. A public banquet and evening exercises close the day.
Charlestown outlines Bunker Hill Day activities including a military and civic parade, band concerts at 7 30, and an electrical parade at 8 30. Observances feature D A R patriotism at Old North Church and a monument unveiling in Lynn. Additional events include a Boston Socialist Club visit, St Leo’s Lawn Party, Tremont Temple Union Sunday School plank, a Swedish Gymnastic Club field day, and a Prohibitionists state convention.
Judge Emmons delivered a sensational address at the Catholic Literary Union banquet in Charlestown attended by about 300 members. Edward M. Gallagher presided, James J. Phelan was toastmaster, Attorney-General Parker spoke in place of Governor Bates, and others included Arthur W. Dolan and Congressman John A. Gullivan. The event featured a tribute to President Roosevelt and remarks by Rev. James N. Rupple Mortimer J. Pweeney Patla W surege Mumphy and Augustine after.
Fragmentary report describes a disturbance around Judge Emmons in Roxbury with mentions of Officer Rowell and local officials. Text is garbled, unclear on date or full names, yet indicates a crowd reaction and potential police action surrounding a judicial figure.
Congressman John A. Keliher returned to Boston refreshed from a trip to Indiana for health and recreation. He told a Post reporter that while he cannot judge presidential prospects, he believes Democrats want a man of the Richard Oiney stamp.
Members of the Valley Club and about 100 guests gathered at their hall on Columbus Avenue for the presentation of a life size crayon portrait of Councilman J. J. Hourin. James F. Lavin spoke as club president, Hourin delivered a speech, and Joseph E. Mooney was introduced as the evening speaker. Short remarks were given by James W. Gibbons Ward 22 Councilman Hoan Ley Ward 22 Jeremiah J. Kelley Ward 22 Join J. Gilmore and Frank J. Long Ward 19 Democratic Club members.
Judge Emmons, fatigued from visits to Roxbury and Charlestown, arrived at police headquarters shortly after 1 a m in a hack. He climbed to the top floor and retired for the night, unable to escape the noise.
The large excursion steamer the Brunswick is chartered by Division 82 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of South Boston for an ocean trip for members and friends next Monday. Proceeds go to swelling the sick and death benefit fund of the division.
Fragmentary OCR text references a country club races event with names and places garbled. It mentions a person named Yao and a possible contact or street reference, with unclear dates and outcomes. The readable items imply local club race activity but lack concrete details for a full summary.
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