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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1895

Page

3

Riverside juniors edge Weld in dramatic Charles River rowing

The Riverside junior eight defeated Weld by about ten feet in a closely contested race after a prior foul and a delayed start. Both crews were exhausted, with O Leary and Berkeley fainting after crossing the line amid a tense finish and a disputed finish due to Riverside misreadings by the judges.

Riverside Weld Charles River Riversides Shawmuts Seth Sprague P. A. Murtha J. W. Lund The Charles O’leary Berkeley W. Berkeley al Shea J. S. Sullivan R. McCoy Arthur Blevins W. Rogers

Cambridge Pool Room Raids Lead to Mass Arraignments

Eighty nine individuals arrested in a Cambridge pool hall raid were arraigned in police court and had their cases continued to the following Wednesday as prosecutors prepared. Captain Lucy’s role remained unclear while Mayor Bancroft and Chief Noyes defended actions and noted possible nonpersonal reasons behind the raid.

Cambridge Captain Lucy Bancroft Noyes Post Lucy

Snake Love Reported By Ringling Brother Beatrice

An article notes Beatrice Hubinala of Ringling Bros circus forms a strong bond with her python Adam. When left alone on Sundays, Adam becomes agitated, rubbing against his confinement box in signs of affection and excitement.

Garden of Eden Eve Beatrice Hubinala Ringling Bros.’ Circus Boston Beatrice Adam Ringling Bros

New Witness Emerges in Henry Murder Case Nearby Shopkeeper Identifies Suspect

A new witness Barber Charles Schweithelm says he saw William Henry near the miser’s house at 7 15 am, conflicting with Henry’s alibi. Caterer Riley recalls Henry at his father’s house around 10 am. Public sympathy grows for Henry as police press on. Fletcher Jones, the miser’s nephew, had threatened the old man and is named in connections to the case. Mrs. Sarah Henry recalls Jones’s threats and past visits seeking money.

New York Henry William Charles Schweithelm Caterer Riley Fall River Fletcher Jones Sarah Henry Fletty Charley Alster Island Rathhaus Reesendamm and Jungforneteig Alster Re‘chstag Dammthor Union Senate Hamburg

Spaniards Defeat Cubans in Santa Rosa Engagement

General Navarro reports a clash with Garzon's rebel band at Santa Rosa. The Spaniards captured the rebels camp, seized arms, and killed many. Government losses were three seriously wounded. Colonel Michelena routed Rabis's band at Mogote with four prisoners taken and arms seized. one killed and one wounded.

Santiago DE Cuba Navarro Garzon Santa Rosa Michelena Rabis Mogote

Inspector Mc Laughlin Sentenced To Sing Sing

New York police Inspector Mc Laughlin received a two and a half year prison term at Sing Sing Court in a June ruling by Justice Barrett. The case notes comparison to ex Captain Stevenson who got a longer term for a small bribe. An appeal stay was granted by Justice Gaynor pending review.

New York Inspector McLaughlin Sing Sing Barrett Stevenson Edward E. McCall William J. Gaynor Supreme Court Newburgh McLaughlin Gaynor McCall

Five Years for Burglary in Superior Court

George Coyne yesterday received a five year term in State Prison after being found guilty of breaking and entering. He broke into the unoccupied residence of Julia K Burgess on Brookline Avenue on May 28 and stole lead pipe and several faucets.

George Coyne Superior Criminal Court Sheldon Coyne Julia K. Burgess Brookline Avenue

Dedham Mystery Missing Domestic Woman

Dedham reports Mrs. Margaret Burke, servant to Mrs. Elmer E. Clapp of Highland street, vanished after leaving for Boston June 6. She promised to return that evening and has not been heard from. Her husband is named Peter Burke, currently believed to reside in Boston. foul play is feared.

Dedham Margaret Burke Elmer E. Clapp Highland Street Dedham Centre Boston Peter Burke

Church council recommends accepting resignation of Rev. Dr. Calkins

An ecclesiastical council met at Eliot Church in Newton to advise on the resignation of Rev. Wolcott Calkins from the pastorate. The council found no internal reason to sever ties and recommended acceptance with the pastorate ending September 1.

Newton Wolcott Calkins Eliot Church

Monument fund for Harry McGlewen tops 1500 dollars

Contributions toward the Harry McGlewen monument reached 1500 dollars after yesterday morning totaling 1441 and rising to 1601 by nightfall. Colonel A. A. Pope led with 25 dollars the largest single gift allowed. other donors included Colonel E. B. Haskell William King Jr Samuel Roads Jr Boston Commandery No 36 United Order Golden Cross the Rev M J Savage C F Batchelder all giving smaller amounts.

Harry McGlewen A. A. Pope E. B. Haskell William King, Jr Samuel Roads, Jr Boston Commandery No. 36 United

Bar members to meet at 3 for court action

A meeting of bar members is scheduled for 3 o clock tomorrow to take action concerning the late Justice and the Superior Court. The gathering will occur in the second session court.

Roy Ee Justice Pene Superior Court Foun

Kiel visit marks peaceful unity of seas and empire leaders

German Emperor and princes were honored at Kiel as Hamburg hosted an illustrious assembly. The Emperor spoke of the canal as a great work of peace uniting two seas and proving Europe’s guarded power. Prince Henry toasted the Emperor and foreign officers were formally welcomed.

Hamburg Europe Kiel Harbor Prince Henry Carnot Kiel Prince Henry of Prussia Royal Castle Menard

Kiel to host greatest warship assembly of the century

Kiel will host an immense naval gathering as fifty two vessels of new types gather to celebrate the Kiel Canal linking the North and Baltic seas. Emperors nobles and foreign admirals attend a grand parade, review, and ball with plans for a three day festival ending in maneuvers and later races.

Kiel East Sea Herr Knorr Tempelhofer Field Berlin Potsdam Charlottesburg William Royal House Reichstag Alexis Baltic Nicholas Hohenzollern Hohenau Catal Niobe von Moltke Berlin Delmonico Herr Borchardt Borchardt Holtenau William I Herr Baensch

Sea Moss Farine Described For Home Use

A grocer highlights Sea Moss Farine described as nutritious and economical with a tooth friendly texture. The package yields 16 quarts suitable for a variety of dessert dishes and includes receipts.

World reformers attend third biennial temperance union meeting

The World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened its third biennial convention at Queen's Hall London with Miss Frances Willard presiding. Highlights included welcome by Lady Henry Somerset, calls for wage-worker protections, garden land programs, Maine prohibition affirmation, and plans to study Norwegian liquor control and opium suppression.

London World's Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Queen’s Hall Langham Place Frances E. Willard Henry Somerset National British Woman’s Temperance Association Miss Willard Detroit New York Maine Norway Sweden Dr. Lunn Ohio Ella Williams Montreal Mary T. Lathrop Michigan Demorest A. J. Gordon Boston Jane Staples Indian Territory John M. Stearns Department Lady Somerset Walter S. B. McLaren M. P Uitos

Captain Philip Little poised for Eighth Regiment colonelcy

General orders near for election of a colonel of the Eighth Regiment to be held next week. Captains expect Little of Salem to win unanimously. Brackett of Lynn to seek re election as lieutenant colonel. Dodge reflects on his tenure and calls for respect as leadership may change.

Philip Little Salem Eben T. Brackett Lynn Dodge Eighth Newburyport Danvers Somerville Captain Little Perkins Little Captain Cousins Militia Damon Danvers Company

Worcester Teams Star in July Fourth Handicap Meet

Worcester Athletic Club and Suffolk Athletic Club plan open handicap events at Worcester Oval on July 4 with four handicap races plus two open specials. Notable entrants include Tom Burke Tom Keene Harry Cadman Bigelow Jerry Delaney Rushworth Ryder George Orton T P Conneff Charles Bean and McLaughlin among others.

Worcester Athletic Club Worcester Suffolk Athletic Club Worcester Oval Tom Burke New England Tom Keene Harry L. Cadman Bigelow Harvard Weafers Burke Jerry Delaney Rushworth Ryder George W. Orton America T. P. Conneff

Oxford and Cambridge Await Yale Harvard Decision on Challenge

Despatch from Oxford reports that despite Harvard's difficulty, the Oxford and Cambridge athletic committees expect a cable soon. It will embody the Yale Harvard decision regarding the Oxford Cambridge athletic contest.

London Oxford Harvard Cambridge Yale-Harvard

Near Drowning Rescue in Charles River Incident

Frank Colburn a Jewish boy of 41 Porter Street East Boston nearly drowned in the Charles River at Cottage Farm last night. Cramped and unable to call for help he was saved by a young man named Doherty who pulled him ashore and revived him though the lad lies in delirium.

Frank Colburn Porter Street Boston Charles River Cottage Farm Doherty

John S. Mullen Dies After Cambridge Accident

John S. Mullen of Brighton died yesterday afternoon at Entries Hospital from pericardial and spinal trouble. He was among the young men thrown from a team in Central Square Cambridge last Saturday.

John S. Mullen Brighton Entries Hospital Mullen Central Square Cambridge

Lodger Falls From Third Story Window in Charlestown

B W Whitney, a lodger of 21 Monument avenue Charlestown, plunged from a third story window last evening and sustained a skull fracture.

B. W. Whitney Monument Avenue Charlestown

Philip P Collins Dies in Dedham at 27

Dedham, June 19 Philip P Collins aged 27 died at his Richards street home this afternoon. He served as secretary of the Dedham Democratic committee and sat on the party’s courthouse councillor and senatorial committees.

Dedham Philip P. Collins Richards Street Democratic Committee

Obituaries from Greater Boston Area June 18 19 deaths

Notices record deaths and funeral details for Arthur B. Greene Bertha Hudson Ann Kelley Katherine Mc Namara Alice Milligan and Bridget Reardon. Ages ranged from 18 years 10 months to 56 years with services noted at 2 pm and at various local homes and towns including Roxbury Somerville and East Boston.

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John H Woodbury Dermatological Institute Promises Skin Cure

The Woodbury Dermatological Institute led by John H Woodbury touts treatments for skin blemishes including moles warts and wrinkles at multiple U S locations. It claims painless plastic surgeries and free consultation with specialists and invites inquiries via mail for a 132 page book.

John H. Woodbury John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute Champlain Building Corner State and Madison Streets West Winter St Boston Walnut St Philadelphia Chicago Union Trust Building St. Louis

State Federation of Weavers Formed in New Bedford

A convention of weavers will meet at Spinners Hall in New Bedford on Sunday to form a State federation for advancing weavers. Seven delegates from each union will attend, and a large gathering is expected.

New Bedford Spinners’ Hall Federation of Weavers

Salem Postmasters Hold Annual Reunion and Outing

The Massachusetts Association of Postmasters gathered in Salem for its annual reunion. Visitors toured the Salem Post Office, toured historic sites, rode to Baker's Island, and enjoyed a banquet at Winnegan. The note ends with a line about The American Wringer Company at 18 and 15 Broadway extension offering wringers and related products.

Salem Massachusetts Association of Postmasters Willows Baker’s Island Winnegan American Wringer Company Broadway City Tremont

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