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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1900

Page

2

Fine Weather Brings 20,000 Visitors to Seaside

Twenty thousand excursionists were on the State Reservation at Revere Beach as hot weather drew crowds for Sunday outings. Murphy and Anderson again manned the life saving Station with the emergency bureau near the life boats. Murphy has saved thirty seven people at Revere Beach, including a nine foot dive to rescue a drowning man. Park Commissioner Edwin A. Curtis and Representative M. W. Burien visited the bath house, declined a swim, and left noting the mayor’s comfort.

Revere Beach Boston Throp Lfe-Saving Emergency Bureau Budda Ind Murphy Anderson Massachusetts Humane Society Edwin A. Curtis M. W. Burien Bath House Chief West

Nantasket Band Stand Dilemma Attracts Crowd Debate

Nantasket Beach hosts a band stand project by state and local officials to draw visitors to the reservation. Despite heavy investment, agreement gaps among park officials, transportation firms, and railroads hinder progress. A Sunday crowd around 6000 tests and questions expected appeal amid cool weather and ongoing cost concerns.

Miss Rosie Wempe and Morris Goldman wed at Webster Hall

The marriage of Miss Rosie Wempe and Mr. Morris Goldman was held at Webster Hall East Roseton with a large Hebrew gathering. Rev David Rosenthal officiated. Attendants included Rose Waldstein Ethel Becker Anne Weinstein and ushers Samuel Weinstein attorney Weinstein Hyman Rombach Hurwitz. The couple was given away by Mr and Mrs Philip Weinstein and Mr and Mrs Ghofsky. A reception with supper and dance followed. The pair will reside in Roxbury after a wedding tour.

Rosie BE. Wempe Morris Goldman Webster Hall East Roseton David Rosenthal Rose Waldstein Waldstein Ethel Becker Anné Weinstein Samuel Weinstein Aatty Weinstein Hyman Rombach Hurwits Philip Weinstein Ghofsky Henry Kahn Goldman Roxbury

Millionaire Bride and Husband Live in Box Car

Fort Scott Kansas June 17 Mrs C B Hammond daughter of a Montana millionaire and a bride of a few months has packed her Paris gowns and moved into a box car with her railroad worker husband. He began as a section hand and was later made second man on a work train, now stationed at Garland Kansas. The couple carry their belongings and plan to stay in the car until promotion.

Fort Scott Kan Butte Mont Fort Scott Society Barrett Oe Ee Hot Springs Ark Park Hotel You Hammond Geneva H. H. Hammond Kansas City Memphis Miss Barrett Trousseau Kansas Ty Sullivan Hammond Garland Paracce

Woman fears divorce drives wife to mental strain

Mrs Elizabeth A Walsh wife of attorney William J Walsh of 61 Chambers Street fears an impending divorce. Her agitation led to wandering aimlessly along Broadway near Forty ninth Street and she was taken to Bellevue Hospital for sanity examination.

New York William J. Walsh Chambers Street Elizabeth A. Walsh Broadway Forty-ninth Street Bellevue Hospital

Sunday in Camp at Framingham June 17 report

Sunday in Camp Framingham details a lively arrival of visitors and camp routines. It notes guard mounting, religious services, color escort by Company L, and mixed drill performance among battalions. New incidents include a guard misconduct leading to a court martial and a brigade regimental court ordered by Special Order No. 29. The Sixth regiment, praised for steadiness and a sharp manual, is well fed and content.

Framingham Williams Brigade Cook Coolidge Porto Rico Sweetsers

New Ton Wins Marathon Trial For Paris Exposition

Arthur L. Newton of Vermont and New York A C won the New York Marathon trial to represent Greater New York and the Metropolitan Association in the Paris Exposition race. Twenty five starters. winning time 1 23 6425 for fifteen miles.

New York Arthur_L. Newton Vermont New York A. C Greater New York Metropolitan Association Amateur Athletic Union

Pitched Pennies And Played Ball On Sunday Grounds

Sergeant Carter and a Somerville police squad in plain clothes raided a crowd of young men yesterday afternoon on the old McLean Asylum grounds for violating Sunday laws. Michael Cox and Thomas Barnett were arrested for pitching pennies, while Patrick O Brien Fred Maginnis John Long Gus O Leary James Clerke Sylvester Mc Laughlin James F Bowen James Foley and Mathew Davern were found playing baseball.

Carter Somerville McLean Asylum Michael Cox Thomas Barnett Patrick O Brien Fred Maginnis John Long Gus O'Leary James Clerke Sylvester McLaughlin James F. Bowen James Foley Mathew Davern

End Nears as Roberts Sends Troops Home

London reports indicate Lord Roberts plans the wrap of the South African campaign as Natal Volunteers are dismissed. A regular division may be withdrawn to embark for China, with Indian troops to follow. Buller’s camp echoes with cheers as troops depart. Reports from Machadodorp describe Boer resistance and harsh conditions on the Pretoria front.

Don Lord Roberts South Africa Natal Redvers Buller London India Lora Roberts Machadodorp Lorenzo Marques Middleburg Pretoria Kruger Brookhorst Spruit Cornet Jan van Buren Johannesburg Zanderton Free State Nooit Gedacht Great Britain Noort Gedacht Delagoa Bay Lydenburg

Champion Maintains Composure as Sister and Niece Visit

Alfred Maine June 17 George Champion, accused of four Goodwin family murders, remains calm during a half hour jail visit by his sister and niece. They wept while pressing questions about the bloody shirt, but Champion insisted he is not guilty. County Attorney Matthews arranged access. Champion seeks counsel with ex Mayor Hamilton of Biddeford.

Alfred George Champion Goodwin House Hola West Newfield Champion Goodwin George Horne Somereworth N. H Matthews Anderson Charles S. Hamilton Biddeford Hamilton Maine Boston Way Aiter Anderson Therisoner

Boston Central Labor Union Denounces Thompson Remarks

Delegates at the Boston Central Labor Union meeting in Wells Memorial Hall condemn Secretary Thompson of the Southern Industrial Commission for remarks about workingmen. They accuse him of attacking unions and supporting color workers in the South, then adopt revolutions opposing his stance. The union also affirms the referendum principle after Massachusetts Legislature’s stance on the Boston tax bill.

Boston Central Labor Union Wells Memorial Hall Thompson Southern Industrial Commission South Boston Central Labor Union Massachusetts

Wedding in autos bands Dorchester couple in styl e

Mr Daniel P O Neil and Miss Nelle B Barry wed last evening before many guests at St Margaret s Arch Dorchester Rev Father Ryan officiated Bride wore white silk and carried bridal roses Attendant was Miss Bessie Barry Best man was James Connally Reception at bride s mother Elizabeth Barry 498 Swett Street South Boston Guests arrived by automobiles from New England Electric Transportation Company Afterward the couple plan to reside at 4 Guild Street Roxbury

Daniel P. O'Neil Nelle B. Barry St. Margaret's Arch Dorchester Father Ryan Bessie Barry James Connally Lizabeth Barry Swett Street Boston New England Eblectric Transportation Company Adirondacks Guild Street Rox

Buffalo Bill Wild West to Open in Charlestown Today

More than 600 participants, including McGinty the rough rider and Prince Lucca Hkartihitilly with his Cossacks, arrive at Huntington avenue grounds to prepare for a week of shows. Horses once ridden by Miles and McKinley are among 450 in stables as crowds gather for a 1 o clock parade and two exhibitions today at 2 and 6 p.m.

Huntington Avenue William McGinty Prince Lucca Hkartihitilly Miles Pine Ridge Porto Rico McKinley United States Rand Street Clack Far Eee Rouge Charlestown

Brady for Rage at Charles River Park Race Day

Michael and Pierce prepare for a landmark match race at Charles River Park this afternoon. Crowds expect record pace as Michael seeks a record time. Pierce trains with Waller-Myers and Crooks-Sherer teams while both clubs anticipate a hard fought, high speed event. Public viewing limited. top pace teams and side bets heighten interest among Metropolis Wheelmen and Waltham Cycle Club supporters.

Jimmy Michael Burns W. Pierce Charles Riverark Michael River Park Pierce Sichael Waller- Myers Crooks-Sherer Babcock-Vetter Jimmy Crooks Sherer Charles River Metropolitan Wheelmen Waltham Cycle Club Walthams W. G. Miller Clyde Cheney West Medway Milford Eer Cy 2. French Mr. French Metropolitan Juggins and Hartson Arry Wallace French Walpole Wallace Providence Boston Joyce Warburton J. B. Stone Neats Salennes C. Fey

Mrs Livermore Speaks On Bible in Public Schools

Mrs Mary A Livermore urged restoring Bible study in public schools during an address at Melrose Y M C A. She argued the present generation lacks knowledge of sacred history and that Bible readings should be part of school curricula.

Melrose Mary A. Livermore

Swampscott Resident Ching-Wi Seeks Cycling Honor

Ching-Wi, a Chinese resident of Swampscott, aims for cycling honors by pursuing a spot in the sport where cyclists ride amid rotating wheels and fast laps, signaling a rising contender in local cycling circles.

Ching - Wi Swampscott

Wi the Chinaman Wins at Charlies River Park Race

The speedy Chinaman Wi won last week at Charlies River Park in 2 44. He competed against several American rivals and showed notable speed. Wi has eight years of riding experience and plans to try racing beyond his current circuit.

Charlies River Park

Russell Breaks New York to Boston Cycling Record

Bertram E. Russell of Springfield weighed 100 pounds and, starting from New York at midnight Saturday, completed the New York to Boston ride in 20 hours minutes setting a new record. He previously rode Springfield to Boston in 14 hours and also lowered the earlier mark from 2 hours 32 minutes to 20 hours minutes, with stops at New Rochelle Stamford Bridgeport New Haven Meriden Hartford Worcester and Boston.

Bertram E. Russell Springfield New York Boston Warren F. Taylor R. Russell Russell New Rochelle Stamford Bridgeport

Kennedy Guts It Out to Back Michael’s Bold Challenge

J C Kennedy manager of Jimmy Michael arrives with a New York party and denies rumors he will avoid racing Michael. He vows Michael will race all comers for money and cover bets. Several challengers intend to push Michael into a race at Charles River Park with names like Harry Cald well discussed. Champion may back a race and Johnnie Nelson is a potential opponent.

J. C. Kennedy Jimmy Michael Nornf Michael Mr. Kennedy Johnnie Nelson Charles River Park Champion

Sympathetic Union Theme in Lorimer Sermon at Tremont Temple

Dr. Lorimer urged a sympathetic union of the United States and Great Britain, tracing early colonial separations, praising British restraint on tyranny, and warning that unity with Britain and America’s kin abroad could keep Chinese trade doors open. He contrasted anti-British sentiment with the broader US‑UK ties and noted English public opinion’s moderating influence during the Civil War.

United States Great Britain Lorimer Tremont Temple England America Transvaal China France Germany Spain Lincoln Carlton Hill Edinburgh

Cambridgeport Gymnasium plans Marathon entrants to Paris

At a Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association meeting on Sunday morning, John B. Maurie Ronald J. McDonald and Dick rant were chosen to run the Marathon in Paris. They will depart New York on the St Paul June 27 bound for England and will train at Brighton.

Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association John B. Maurie Ronald J. McDonald Paris New York St. Paul England Brighton

Carnival Races on the Charles Regatta This Afternoon

Regatta on the Charles River basin features senior singles for the B A A trophy with Greer of Jeffries Point A A and Amos Kubic of Springfield as top contenders. Kubic racing fast in a new Ruddock shell, Greer praised by East Boston supporters, with Blake, Pope, and Weld entries also competitive.

Charles River Newell, Weld and Union Boat Club Greer Jeffries Point A. A Amos Kubic East Boston Ned Ten Eyck Bob Blake Unions Everett Pope Suite Weld Club John P. Coogan Springfield Boat Club Kubic Shawmut Harvard James F. Smith Millstream George McDonald Weld Fulton Blake St. Joseph’s Charlestown South Bay Farragut Shawmut Rowing Club South Boston Joe Whitehead Joe Paris

Gompers backs boycott in St Louis transit strike

In St Louis the AFL president pledges to mobilize organized labor across America to support the transit workers strike. He urges lawful action but calls for a costly boycott of the Transit Company and any supporters, aiming to pressure the city’s businesses and associations.

ST. Louis Gompers American Federation of Labor America St. Louise

Edmunds Memorial Service at Old Boston Church

An impressive service was held yesterday afternoon at the old church of the Christian Society of Boston at Tyler and Kneeland streets to memorialize the life and labors of their deceased pastor emeritus the Rev Edward Edmunds. The Rev Mr Borthwick conducted opening services and the sermon was delivered by the Rev M J Talbot D D of Cottage City who for fifty five years was connected with Mr nomiees by both family and religious ties.

Hills Grove Races At Hills Grove Track

Providence June 17 A large crowd witnessed Hills Grove races. In the two mile tandem handicap eight teams started and F J Cadwell Hartford and Joe Turn Fall River won from scratch in a record 1 58 4 5. Louis Henway took the 115 mile motor paced race by one lap after a chain failed on Pugh’s machine.

Providence Hills Grove F. J. Cadwell Hartford Joe Turn Fall River Louis Henway Pugh

Gaelic School Session Advocates Irish Usage

At a Gaelic school session held at 1151 Washington Street yesterday afternoon, Superintendent P. J. O'Daly spoke in Irish on promoting conversation in the language. The school will not close for summer and will begin July with renewed effort to teach Irish to interested learners.

Washington Street P. J. O'Daly

Sailor Leaps Overboard From Hartford Near Chelsea Ferry

James Dwyer, 21, a sailor aboard the United States steamship Hartford, jumped overboard near the Chelsea ferry at 3 am Sunday. He was rescued by Officer Hank ard of Station 7 and brought to the station house, with the captain of the Hartford notified.

James Dwyer Hartford Chelsea Hankard

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