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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
1
The Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association hosts its annual regatta on the Charles River basin in Longwood with events all day and a two oclock p.m. start window.
Roman Catholic cathedral caught in widespread fires as clashes erupt. Foreign legations guard civilians while foreign troops arrive, sparking cautious optimism among observers awaiting decisive intervention.
Midnight ceremonies erupt in Charlestown as bells and guns mark the 125th anniversary. Crowds flood Main Street and City Square despite guards at the Monument gates. A clash over Warren’s spot leads to a brief skirmish before order returns. Delegations arrive for parades and the ninth annual Total Abstinence Society banquet features patriotic toasts and a 100-plus attendance.
Manila June 18 report that the Ninth Regiment has been ordered to Manila and will proceed to China.
London reports describe a serious anti foreign outbreak in Pekin with fires burning eastern city buildings including the East Cathedral and missions. Boxers attack legations, mass arrests occur, and many foreigners seek protection as European officials warn of possible massacre of native Christians.
The Rev. C. E. Davis, pastor of Tremont Street M E Church, urged action in a sermon referencing boxers in Chiis while the service marked the death of Dr Edna G. Terry, a former church member. Continued on page 6.
A late night raid by Revere and park police on Revere Beach led to the seizure of hundreds of quarts of lager and whiskey. Officers searched cottages on Ocean Avenue and Baker Avenue, with shoppers and residents fleeing as beer and cases were carried away by a large express wagon.
Five Young Americas were treated at Emergency Hospital for wounds from toy pistols amid Bunker Hill Day operations. James Wertzman 10 of Piedmont street Thomas Sarsfield 16 of Gold street Morris Gruenbury 14 of Oneida street Edward Gellagher 12 of Snowhill street Joseph Cavanagh 13 of Hudson street suffered burns and powder effects.
A north-bound electric car on the one and Boston street railway collided with a carriage containing W. B. Hearn and a Mr. Howard of Brockton near the Holbrook line around 10 p.m. The horse was killed instantly. Mr. Hearn suffered severe head injuries and was unconscious. Mr. Howard had only minor bruises.
Partly cloudy conditions expected with a forecast for Monday and probably Tuesday. Light to fresh northeast winds accompany the trend, shaping the outlook for the upcoming period.
A promotional notice extols California wines claiming full measure and no water fill. It markets Port Sherry Muscat Catawba and others aged 3 years at 1800 per grain, with express free delivery to nearby areas, touting the purity of every drop and listing Cush ing Medical Supply Co with addresses in Boston New York and Philadelphia.
Reporters note Woodruff declines to state his plans while Roosevelts fate is debated. Other candidates remain conditional until the presidential decision is announced. News describes ongoing discussions about withdrawal and presentation of his name.
Indications tonight point to a stampede for Roosevelt in the convention with a clear path to the Vice Presidential nomination if he accepts the role. The momentum centers on Roosevelt as a leading candidate amid growing support.
Philadelphia June 17 Roosevelt’s rooms were crowded with leaders as Iowa Governor Shaw pledged support for a vice presidential bid. Roosevelt dodged whether he would accept if nominated, saying he could not say now. Western and Middle States push for him, while Massachusetts and New England back Governor Long.
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