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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1895

Page

6

New Waterway Opens as Harlem Canal Parade Celebrates

In New York on June 17 a flotilla of nearly 200 vessels joined the Hudson and East River waterway, with cannon and whistles to celebrate the canal opening. A land parade with 50 floats followed from One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Street to Oak Point, featuring Army, G A R posts, and a banquet led by General Viele. Fireworks valued at 10 000 were set off along the canal at night.

New York Uncle Sam Harlem Ship Canal Upper New York Hudson and East River Erie Canal Hudson River Spuyten Duyvil Cincinnati The Palisades Lake Champlain Lake Superior Hudson Canal United States Davison C. L. Gillespie Mary United States Naval Veteran Patrol Fleet Baltimore Osbon Samuel Aln B. W. Jacob T. E. Johnston Elaine North Side Champlain United States Army Fort Hamilton Governor’s Island Iune Twenty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue Madison Avenue Bridge

Funeral arrangements for Rev Dr Miner detailed

The Rev Dr Miner's funeral is set for this afternoon at Forest Hills Cemetery with services at the Second Universalist Church at 1 PM. Attendees include parishioners, former colleagues, and Tufts College officials. the worship features prayers, Scripture readings, a choir prologue, and an address by Dr C A Leonard of Tufts.

Miner Forest Hills Cemetery Second Universalist Church Columbus Avenue H. Robin C. A. Skinner Skinner Roblin C. A. Leonard Tufts College Eaton New York Newton Talbot G. W. Joy Gibbs Massachusetts Convention of Universalists Demarest Uni States Convention of Universalists

Continentals and Veterans Mark Bunker Hill Day Celebration

A large New England gathering features Putnam Phalanx Hartford Continentals Amoskeag Veterans and Worcester Continentals marching past Boston with blue uniforms and green banners. Veterans from G A R Post 149 and Charlie town Cadets join, ending with a grand banquet at a Boston hotel where Governor Greenhalge delivers a commemorative speech.

Veterans Parade Highlights Boston Seventies Commemorative Day

Crowds lined streets as the Worcester and Putnam Phalanx units led by drum and fife corps marched in old style uniforms. Veterans from many camps, including Abraham Lincoln and E. J. Trull, followed, with dignitaries and clergy in attendance. The procession concluded at City Square and a grand banquet at Quincy House followed, celebrating patriotism and New England unity with speeches by Governor and veterans leaders.

Phalanx Drum and Fife Bunker Hill Worcester Putnam Phalanx Henry Bickford

Continentals Parade Brightens City in Buff and Blue

Three hundred Continentals in buff and blue marched through the city under a brilliant sun. Their display of brass buttons and esprit dispelled the ennui of locals, as the three oldest New England commands showcased a festive, confident arrival for the fourth time.

New England

Accidents and Drunkenness Mark Day in City

A series of incidents on Essex Street Dorchester and surrounding areas leaves multiple injured or shaken. Henry J. McGuire 37 suffers internal injuries after a fall from an electric car. John Fallon 8 breaks a leg after being hit by an ice wagon. Oscar Wheelock 21 sustains a brain concussion after a fall at Shawmut grounds. A carriage wreck on Dorchester Avenue leads to a forehead cut for a child and three men being detained for drunkenness. An Edison crew member Edgar Mulberry slightly injured fixing a trolley. George Baldwin 49 on Dorchester Avenue suffers a severe scalp wound when his car collides with a coal wagon. Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott introduced as next governor. A harbor patrol boat rescues two men after a near-drowning near West Boston Bridge. Michael McCarthy 16 suffers a broken left leg during a field game. James J. McDevett 22 found with hemorrhage of the lungs at India Wharf. Over twenty-one injuries treated at Massachusetts General Hospital in twenty-four hours, many from fireworks. Ethel Mosely 11 burns fatally after clothing catches fire. Ertha D. Mann 10 shot in the leg near Stamford Street, Joseph Peters 19 discharges a pistol nearby.

Essex Street Henry J. McGuire West Brookline Street John Fallon Prentiss Street Roxbury City Hospital Shawmut Grounds Dorchester Oscar M. Wheelock Edgar Mulberry Cambridge West End Road George Baldwin East Sixth Street Dorchester Avenue Baldwin Wolcott Alderman Presho West End Railroad Company Boston Arthur William Thomas and Stethan Hartford Conn Michael Clark Charles River West Boston Bridge P Palice Rew Station 3 Michael McCarthy Jamaica Street Orchard Street McCarthy James J. McDevett Chelsea Street India Wharf Massachuse General Hospital Ethel Mosely Alexander Street Chester Allevi Ertha D. Mann Stamford Street West End Joseph Peters

Charlestown clubs host open houses with thousands on parade

The Charlestown clubs on High street and the 999th Artillery Association opened their rooms to members and guests. About four thousand attended, with lunch from morning to 10 pm, dancing from 3 to 4, and an evening orchestra. Mayors Curtis Bancroft and officials joined, with Governor Greenhalge visiting Charlestown Club. The lawn featured lanterns and a viewing area for the parade.

Charlestown Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery Association Curtis Presho, Witt Barry Barrett A. M. Swallow High Street Bancroft Cambridge Presho Witt Greenhalge Robbins

Twelve-year-old steals diamonds in East Boston case

Mael J. McNeil, aged 12, was arrested by an officer of Diva T after allegedly stealing a diamond ring and a gold watch valued at $60 from Moses P. Gants of 176 East Boston last night. McNeil faces charges in the incident.

Mael J. McNeil Diva T Moses P. Gants Boston

Butler's Sprint Marks Close of Morning Races

In Wakefield city cycling events, Butler, Reynolds, Cabanne and others battled through Class A and B heats with fierce sprints. Butler set a record in the 2:10 1-5 final of the one mile handicap and led Butler and Snow to top finishes as crowds cheered along the training quarters.

A. D. Peck Ll. F. Jalkien Na Jackson Captain Peck Coulter Fourdrinier Press Club Lon Tyler Maddox Porter McDonald Jenney Zeigler Sitle Dirnberger Butler Cabanne A. J. Brown Brown

Mantels Offered as Smart Home Investment at Palne Warerooms

It urges readers to view the large Mantel exhibition on Canal street, arguing mantels are a wise, low cost improvement that yields greater effect than the outlay. The article promotes investing in new designs at Palne warerooms and advises not to purchase before seeing the showroom.

Palne Canal Street

Miss Gaynor's Sudden Death

Lizzie Gaynor aged 20 and unmarried was found dead on the kitchen floor of 411 Columbus avenue at 11 o clock last night by Mrs Annie Tremore, occupant of the house.

Lizzie Gaynor Columbus Avenue Annie Ttemore

Assault on North Street Leaves Man Injured

Cornelius Ford aged 68 of 398 North Street was attacked by an unknown Italian on the street near his home. He was kicked in the legs and body, his left leg broken below the knee, and he was taken to City Hospital by police ambulance.

Cornelius Ford North Street Ford City Hospital Poice

Sea Moss Farine Describes Nutrition and Packaging

A short note advertises Sea Moss Farine praised as nutritious and economical. It claims a package yields 16 quarts for various dessert dishes and mentions receipts with each package available from all grocers.

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