Drowned man and bicycle collision headline Franklin Park incident
D T Benway 21 of 94 Oak street drowned in Scarborough Pond Franklin Park yesterday afternoon after en route canoe overturn. William F Irving of 43 Utica street survived, rescued by Herbert Sparrow who also saved Irving. Park Officer George Riley recovered Benway’s body at City Hospital morgue. Two more hurt in Harvard Square crash when bicycle rider struck a carriage. Charles H Law of East Lexington was thrown under the horse and injured. R W Ward of Roxbury saved the horse from runaway impact. coachman and carriage occupants uninjured.
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T. N. Benway
Oak Street
Scarborough Pond
Franklin Park
Benway
William F. Irving
Utica Street
Irving
Herbert Sparrow
Sparrow
George Riley
City Hospital
Harvard Square
Charles H. Law
Massachusetts Avenue
East Lexington
E. F. Albee
Beacon Street
Brookline
R. W. Ward
Bromley Park
Roxbury
Ward
Law
New Winthrop Hotel Opening Draws Elegant Social Crowd
The New Winthrop Hotel hosted an opening ball featuring a large, representativeguest list. The rearranged lobby and dining room showcased plants and flowers with electric lighting enhancing the mansion like ambiance. Master of ceremonies S J Byrne led the event, assisted by August Seaver Jr Elmer E Randall and George T Newton as Dansforth Hodgdon Orchestra played. Dancing continued late with refreshments served.
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Winthrop Hotel
Smith
Charlestown Cutting Affray Injures Chelsea Man
Daniel J. Sullivan bicycle tire maker of 30 Myrtle Street Chelsea was stabbed in the right leg during a crowd movement near Charlestown before the 17th. His necktie was torn, the wound dressed by Dr. W D Holmes, and he was taken home by S D Manson. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Sullivan
Myrtle Street
Chelsea
Charlestown
W. D. Holmes
Main Street
D. Manson
New Headquarters Opened for Sunday School Convention
The committee in charge of local arrangements for the upcoming international Sunday school convention has opened new headquarters at Room 5 Tremont Temple. A representative will be available at all times until the convention ends.
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Tremont Temple
Boothbay Association Holds Sixth Reunion in Wakefield
The Boothbay Me Association held its sixth annual reunion at Grand Army Hall Wakefield June 17 with about 200 members present. P H Knight of Boston presided and brief talks were given by Judge G B Keniston J C Mellen George Reed and Mr and Mrs Charles Russell of Cambridge. Officers elected included President P H Knight and vice presidents J C Wyrs Hattie Gammons Mrs Arbur etary Herbert Wylie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Boothbay
Grand Army Hall
P. H. Knight
Boston
G. B. Keniston
J. C. Mellen
George Reed
Charles Russell
Cambridge
J. C. Wyrs
Hattie Gammons
Jesuits Admission Debate in Germany
Berlin June 17. In the Reichstag Prince Hohenlohe said the Bundesrath had not yet decided on a 1895 motion for Jesuits admission and likely would not assent. The government would concede admission of other religious orders such as the Redemptorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Prince Hohenlohe
Germany
Bundesrath
Redemptorist Fathers
Malden Masons entertain visiting lodges and dignitaries
Mt Vernon Lodge of Masons hosted St John and St Andrew lodges of Portsmouth and Strafford and Moses Paul lodges of Dover in Malden on June 17. About 700 Masons attended a reception for Most Worshipful Grand Masters Edwin D Holmes of Massachusetts and Henry A Marsh of New Hampshire. A banquet followed with W B Southworth presiding, then master mason degree work and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mt. Vernon
Crescent Beach Season Opens With Music and Raid
Crescent Beach opened with 6000 to 7000 city residents enjoying pleasant weather and music from Townes Military Band and Ideal Orchestra. Eagle Division No 8 U R E P held a fraternal reception at their Crescent Beach armory. Chief of Police Ray conducted raids on Bay View House targeting illegal liquor sellers.
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Crescent Beach
Towne
Boston
Eagle Divison
Everett
Armory
Ray
Bay View
New England Baptists Convene in Cambridge Union Church
The annual convention of the New England Baptist Missionary Society began its sessions at Union Baptist Church in Cambridge. Welcoming remarks were given by Rev. Jesse Harwell, with an evening program featuring Rev. G. W. Tyler and Rev. William Hill. Attendants include several from Boston and nearby areas.
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The
New England Baptist Missionary Society
Union Baptist Church
Cambridge
Jesse Harwell
G. W. Tyler
William Hill
Boston
Vicinity
Boston Talks on Cleveland Interview and Free Silver
The piece presents Boston reactions to President Cleveland’s remarks on free silver and the gold standard. It quotes ex mayor Prince, Hon Thomas J Gargan, General Francis A Walker and mentions W C Whitney, with views on how the silver question could influence the Democratic convention and Chicago platform. It notes opinions on bi metalism and international finance, with references to local officials and congressman Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Prince
Thomas J. Gargan
Francis A. Walker
Thomases
W.C. Whitney
Chicago
Whitney
Institute of Technology
Europe
Quincy
Fitzgerald
Republicans in St Louis interpret Cleveland letter on third term
June 17 views from Republican leaders in St Louis vary on President Cleveland's statement. Hanna calls it a proclamation yet says it does not imply a third term. Platt predicts Democrats will declare for free silver. Alger and Grosvenor see Cleveland as alienating his party over monetary policy. Depew says Cleveland may run on a gold platform if free silver is adopted, signaling potential party ruin.
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ST. Louis
Cleveland
Alger
Grosvenor
Chauncey M. Depew
Chicago
Charles Foster
J. Sloat Fassett
Cleveland and silver issue split over party loyalty
Political figures debate President Cleveland and the free silver push. Charles Foster warns that a free silver stance could bankrupt the convention while Sloat Fassett argues Cleveland may not seek a third term and questions whether his private rank pledge locks in the nomination.
Maine Democrats for Gold Port land Convention Endorses Gold Standard
The Maine Democratic State convention declared for a gold standard, nominated HK. B. Winslow of Portland for governor, and chose Chicago delegates Dr. Seth C. Gordon of Portland John Scott of Bath Fred W. Plaisted of Augusta and C. L. Snow of Bangor. The majority platform opposes free silver, favors single gold standard unless international agreement changes it, and calls for strict enforcement of laws and reduced public officers.
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Portland
William IE. Russell
Massachusetts
HK. B. Winslow
Chicago
Seth C. Gordon
John Scott
Bath
Fred W. Plaisted
Augusta
C. L. Snow
Bangor
Committee On Resolutions
F. W. Clair
Waterville
Frank
Mr. Frank
Hanson
Belfast
Garcelon
A. W. Bradbury
Silver
Wiggin
Saco
Cleveland
Wells
Oldtown
Jefferson
Whitney Goes 10 Chicago Convention Turmoil In 1886 Reform
Whitney decides to attend the Chicago convention after weeks of pressure. He seeks to aid reform efforts while noting Cleveland’s remarks did not influence him. Senator Gorman may reconsider. Maryland delegates and Richard Croker may be drawn into the Chicago fight for silver policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Whitney
Europe
Chicago
Cleveland
Gorman
Maryland
Richard Croker
Croker
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Mr. Croker
Reed Stops Talking at Shoreham After President's Statement
Washington June 17 The Hon Thomas B Reed suspended his usual politeness and refused to discuss politics with reporters at the Shoreham He declined to publish or not publish the presidents statement from the previous night saying he did not care to talk on the matter and added news from St Louis was not important
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas B. Reed
Congress
Reed
Shoreham
St. Louis
Tammany Club Games at Spy Pond Cambridge
About 2509 spectators attended Tammany Club activities at Spy Pond Arlington yesterday. Boxing featured Burley defeating Sullivan in two rounds and Collins beating Kelly in two. O'Reilly and Long drew after three rounds. Clancy beat Hoar in three. Track events included multiple dashes and runs with close finishes and a dead heat in the 3 mile. Wallarrens beat a picked nine 11 to 3.
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Tammany Club
Cambridge
Spy Pond
Arlington
Nick Burley
Dan Sullivan
Charlestown
Charley Collins
Paddy Kelly
Boyle O’reilly
Walter Long
Tom Clancy
Eddy Hoar
Walter Christie
Donovan
Tom Keene
West End Mulcted in Verdict Against Street Railway
In the last jury session of the Superior Court yesterday a verdict of 3259 dollars was returned for Sarah M. Chandler against the West Kind Street Railway Company in an action to recover 15000 dollars for personal injuries from a car suddenly starting on June 13 1895 as she alighted at the corner of agton and Dover streets in Washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Fennessey
B. IF. Sturtevant Company
Sherman
Oyiston Avenue
Superior Court
Sarah M. Chandler
West Kind Street Railway Company
Agton and
Dover Atreata
Vanderbilt Wilson wedding postponed due to rheumatic illness
New York date June 17 The Vanderbilt Wilson wedding is postponed indefinitely as Young Mr Vanderbilt suffers a severe inflammatory rheumatism attack and is confined at his father's home under Dr Janeway care. Florists and caterers halted. A statement from Miss Wilson's family confirms postponement to all guests. Vanderbilt's condition improved overnight and he rested well.
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New York
Vanderbilt- Wilson
Vanderbilt
Janeway
Miss Wilson
Fifth Avenue
R. T. Wilson
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mystic Park Races Excite 5000 Fans In Medford
More than five thousand spectators watched Mystic Park as Benton M. lowered his record in the 2:15 trotting class and Frank Agan led Saladin to a close finish in the free-for-all pace. King Rene Jr won the final heats, with Derby Princess and Jettie placing in the 2:18 and 2:19 trots respectively. A crowded program included multiple heats and pacing events, highlighted by Benton M’s fastest time of the day and a surprise in the unfinished 2:28 trot.
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Medford
Mystic Park
Walker
Frank Agan
Barney
Saladin
Agan
Ben Wilkes
King Rene, Jr
King Rene
Jettie
Straight Line
Checo
Benton M
Benton
George Wilkes
Cpeowney Goa
Beau Wilkes
Bradbury
eInneyl
B. G
Bogg
Dam Dolly
A Kon
Somerset
Swan
S. Mit
Billy
Ch. G
Demorest
Mikagan
Dam
Flord Idigereey
B. B
Tomer
Hellion OY
Governor Benton
Sadie
Dauntless
Houghton
Bob Rysdyk
Rysdyk
Lady Cooper
Andrew Jackson
B. m
Jerome Turner
Tricotrim
Stillson
Miller
Crownmont
Kenney
Clark
Cigngprl
Scranton Belle
Giatoee
GIDE
Bonnie Boy
Greig
Eine Vaart
Charles Ee
Adminis- Favoe
Saudacts
Bnok Dee Ccureowno
John
Collins
Breed Nomad
B. G. (Fleming
Tees
Vanderbilt-Wilson wedding likely to face social fallout
SKIPPED THE CITY, NEW YORK, June 17. Rumors say Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr plans to wed but may lose favor as several close Yale friends rush to Europe to avoid disapproval from the Vanderbilt family. His social independence and altered status are noted, with plans for travel and possible business ventures if no annuity arrives. The piece compares R. T. Wilson & Co. to Vanderbilt wealth, suggesting a potential firm name shift to Wilson Vanderbilt & Co.
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New York
Cornelius, Jr
Europe
Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Wilson
Yale
House of Vanderbilt
St. Paul’s Club
William Sloane
Scroll and Key Society
Renaissance Club
University Club
R. T. Wilson & Co
Wilson, Galloway & Co
Wilson, Vanderbilt & Co
R. T. Wilson
Walker Dolloff Wedding at Cambridge Residence
A wedding celebration last evening united Harry E. Walker of Jordan Marsh & Co and Miss Beulah E. Dolloff of Concord at the Cambridge home of Mr. Robert Sn. Jackson. Rev. W. W. Richardson officiated with best man Frank Walker and bride’s attendant Miss W. E. Holt. Flower girls were Lillian and Mae Young. The couple left for Gloucester after a wedding collation. Attending were H. H. Walker, Mrs. George W. Dolloff, Mrs. W. S. Ward, Fred G. Walker, Henry G. Young, James Duncan, Edward H. Kearney, Cora B. Pike, E. O. Harvey, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sn. Jackson
Cambridge
Harry E. Walker
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Beulah E. Dolloff
Concord
W. W. Richardson
Trinity M. E. Church
Frank
Www. Walker
W. E. Holt
Lillian
Mae Young
Gloucester
H. H. Walker
Miss Edith McCormack Weds Robert W McAllister in Cohasset
Edith McCormack a Cohasset schoolteacher married Robert W McAllister of Lowell this afternoon in her home. Reverend EK Victor Bigelow presided. Miss Sarah J McCormack attended the bride. After a ten days tour the couple will live at 40 Sixth Street Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohasset
Edith Mce Cormack
Robert W. McAllister
Lowell
EK. Victor Bigelow
Second Congregational Church
Sarah J. McCormack
Gravesend Races Report From Gravesend June Seventeenth
Multiple races at Gravesend feature Jeodolin and Set Fast in a five furlong opener with Euphemia L. third. Lansdale wins the one mile and sixteenth, with Relief in third. Bayside stakes at one mile sees Roundsman prevail over Sherlock and Barytone II in 1 42 3 4. Royal Rose wins five furlongs with Fiorian second and Collateral third. St Maxim takes the Brookdale handicap at one mile and furlong with Keenan third.
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Gravesend
Jeodolin
Set Fast
Euphemia L
Lansdale
Doggett
Relief
Roundsman
Sherlock
Barytone II
Royal Rose
Fiorian
Collateral
St. Maxim
Belmar
Keenan
Cambridge couple wed in Cambridgeport ceremony
Miss Lela C. McGill of Putnam avenue Cambridgeport married Mr. Andrew G. Grant of Boston at the residence of Mrs. Florence Grant on Thursday last. The groom works for Atkinson Furniture Company and many friends helped make the wedding brilliant. The couple, both well regarded, attracted attention as they began their Westward tour, with plentiful attendance from Mr. Grant’s choir friends of Ruggles Street Church.
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Lela C. McGill
Putnam Avenue
Cambridgeport
Andrew G. Grant
Boston
Florence Grant
Grant
Atkinson Furniture Company
Mr. Grant
Ruggles Street
Yale Crew Draws Mixed English Verdict At Henley
English rowing expert Elington reports Yale’s stroke resembles Cornell more than a true English style. He notes Yale backs are straight, blades even, and time fair but swing lacking. critics doubt overall success in 1895 race. Despite rain, Yale trained twice, three short stretches, not yet over course.
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London
Elington
United Press
Yale University
Henley
Yale
Cornell
Cook
England
Mc Quillen Gardner Union in East Boston Ceremony
Philip E. McQuillen, drum major of the East Boston Cadet Band, married Mary Gardner at Sacred Heart Church East Boston. Rev Father McKone officiated with Lizzie Browssard as bridesmaid and Thomas Mitchell as best man. A reception followed at 257 Havre Street, home of the bride's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip E. Mc Quillen
East Boston
Mary Gardner
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father McKone
Lizzie Browssard
Thomas Mitchell
Havre Street
Live Row in Waltham Court Over Beating Charge
In Waltham District Court seven men from Watertown faced assault and battery charges by Maurice Cody after a beating at William Mills Main street home. Cody bore severe injuries while Mrs Mills accused Cody of assault. Judge Luce fined Mills and Gregory twenty dollars, Milton Anderson ten dollars, and Cody twenty dollars. Ernest Anderson was found not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Luce
Mills
Gregory
Milton Anderson
Cornell rowing delegation arrives for intercollegiate races at Poughkeepsie
The Cornell crew of 24 oarsmen and two coxswains, led by Coach Courtney, arrived by special car. Captain Freeporn reports good condition with no predictions. Harvard and Columbia saluted as they passed, while Harvard's freshmen impressed Mumford's squad. Officials announce course boundaries and race day regulations for June 24 and 26, with river traffic halted and boats assigned by Hasbrouck.
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Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Courtney
Chicago Express
Albany
Harvard
Columbia
Mumford
Heber Bishop
Varsity
Hudson River
Mumnord
Pennsylvania
Frank Hasbrouck
N. Y
Krom Elbow
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Blue Point
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Brussels
Whittalls
Smith’s
Axminsters
Wilton
Whittall
Ami
Ingrain
Thos. O’callaghan & Co
Washington ST
New Winthrop
Boothbay Association
Ader
Ent
Morbus
Csman
Malden Masons
N. E. Baptists
James Mulhern
Bowditch Court
James Rooney
Mulhern
Bostonians
Dent
Inter
Maine
E Big Guns
G. Bandiera
Dr. G. Bandiera
Hanover St
Mass
Democrats For Gold
Russell
Reed Stops Talking
West End
Rome
Wilsons
Mystic Racing
Frank Ayan
Jet
Dolloff
Lawrence
Paige
Eae
Freeman
San Sebastian
Gillies
Scott
Stout
Azemont
Owen
Embrino
Ds Ee
Davis
Icc
M’allister
M’cormagk
M’gill
M’quillen
Gardner
LEA & Perrins
Worcestershire
United States
John Duncan
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Iife
Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
Ls. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
Room
Willawalla
Susie
Alice
Sawyer
Fred W. Moore
Law School
Norman W. Bingham
Moore
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Tremont
HE Howard
Wilson Bros
Charles L. Philbrick
Emily C. Jordan
John P. Petersen
Nelile Garvey
Lars Larsen
Agnette Andersen
Jones
Henry M
Moses H
Adeine S. Jones
Dimock
Amory Street
Fuller
Somerville
Charles Ll. Fuller
Shepard Memorial Church
McKenzie
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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