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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1897

Page

5

Harvard Feared as Varsity Crew Is Watched at Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie on June 21 Harvard's varsity rowing team drew wary eyes from rival coaches Cook Courtney and Ward. Coach Lehmann paced practice, timing with stroke rates around 38 per minute as varsity and freshmen crews moved through controlled trials and photo sessions ahead of tomorrow’s drawing for lane positions.

Poughkeepsie Harvard Varsity Cook Courtney Ward Crimson Lehmann

Harvard Crew Trials Stir Enthusiasm Ahead of Race

Harvard crews showed strong form with a 4 minute 32 second trial mile into a head wind. Coach Courtney and fellow trainers from Yale and Penn watched closely as freshmen vs varsity dynamics and rigging differences drew attention.

Rowing Trials Preview Yale Cornell Harvard Race

The piece details rival crews from Yale Cornell and Harvard contending for first place. Coaches critique stroke rates and technique while weather and tide conditions threaten the big race Friday. Bentley out with a finger injury. Bailey steps in at No. 2 as Columbia fields two crews and freshmen beat the varsity in trials.

Cornell Goodrich Harvard Caspar Pennsylvania Mr. Ward Ward Yale Cook Courtney Fred White Death Ward Pennsylvanians Cornelis Uta Viselike Bentley Bailey Columbia Varsity Cowles

Two Gentlemen Thieves Continued from Page One

A court martial at Richmond punished a suspect with seven years' half pay loss and a low placement on the list of commanders. The man recounted a troubled education path from the University of Virginia to Notre Dame, detailing multiple thefts to maintain appearances and a forged check. He described his capture after attempting to move $500 in diamonds found in a hotel bag.

Sion Porter Richmond University of Virginia St. Lawrence Hall University of Notre Dame Canada

Brown University Trustees Support President Andrews

Congressman Walker reports Brown University trustees and fellows agree the university should not be used for national propaganda opposing its friends and patrons. He notes Mr. Andrews is popular with college officers and others, and his classroom teachings were not questioned.

Worcester Walker Brown University Andrews Brown

Labor unions settle wages without strike

The Paper Hangers' Union reports a satisfactory wage scale agreed without a strike as 25 employers sign, with others expected to join this week. The Boot and Shoe Workers open their second annual convention in America Hall aided by President John F. Tobin.

Boot and Shoe Workers America Hall John F. Tobin Central Labor Union

Burleigh Elected to Congress in Maine Third District

Burleigh, a Republican, defeats Plaisted, a Democrat, in Maine's third district by about 3000 votes in today’s election results. Augusta officials report the outcome as decisive and mark focus on post election claims and next steps.

Augusta

The Newhall scandal shocks Melrose town and church

Charles S Newhall, treasurer of the Melrose Co operative Bank and church official, vanished amid accusations of misappropriating around 400 dollars from church funds and up to 2800 dollars from the bank. Police pursue him as neighbors recall his once trusted life and athletic past.

Loss to the Bank Reveals Missing Funds Case

It will be impossible to tell how much he has taken until bank books are examined and compared with deposit slips now handed in. We know he has taken 277 dollars, which he had and showed to auditors on the first of the month. Further figures depend on slips and memo entries.

Boston Hrim Fred L. Hatch Sargent Street Newhall Church Church Society Melrose Co-operative Bank Bank Commissioners and Auditing Committee O. K Levi Gould Co-operative Bank Main Street Melrose Highlands Insurance Company Kaley Hull Framingham Harris Police Melrose Highlands Athletic Ee

Farm implements and haying gear offered by Jos Compereck & Sons

The firm advertises Buckeye Mowing Machine Worcester Champion Merce May Rake and Bullard Tedder praised for durability simplicity lightness and work. They offer easy terms monthly payments and hay caps claiming first year cost savings. An immense stock of haying tools and woodenware is available at 47 to 64 Worth Market Street Boston near the Big Clock.

Worcester Merce Bullard New England JOS CP Mbereck & Sons Boston Hutratce

Debs plan to colonize 100000 men to Washington questioned

Chicago figures estimate high costs for Debs proposed social democracy move to Washington, with transportation, wagon, oxen, and subsistence expenses broken down. Analysts calculate rail fares, wagon costs, and food at 13 cents per day, yielding steep per‑man figures and noting uncertainty over location and timing.

Chicago Ill Eugene V. Debs Washington Convention of Social Democracy of America Debs Tacoma Puget Sound Social Democracy Movement George A. Forsyth

Faithful Officer Rewarded by East Boston M C O F

Thomas Arthur treasurer of Williams Court No 19 M C O F East Boston was awarded a chain and charm by Chief Ranger M J Burke for fourteen years of service. The event featured songs refreshments and a large Leo Court No 6 delegation with numerous named brothers.

Thomas Arthur Williams Court No. 19 Boston M. J. Burke Brother Burke Brother Arthur Wiliams Court Leo Court No. 6 W. J. Cronin Brothers Healey O'Brien Murphy Wetstead Burk Smith Flaherty Hughes Flynn Walters Fitzpatrick Morse Murray Overlan Fitzgerald Douglas

Bacchante Accepted by Metropolitan Museum in New York

Authorities of the Metropolitan Museum accepted the Bacchante today and informed Mr. McKim with thanks as the statue arrived and was unpacked. It will be placed soon, after Di Cesnola offered remarks too silly to print.

New York Metropolitan Museum

St Matthew’s Young Men Endorse Victoria’s Day Observance

The Young Men's Club of St Matthew's parish in South Boston passes resolutions endorsing the observance of Victoria’s Day. They commend commemorations tied to the throne and bicentennial or related treaty ties, reflecting a period tone in local church civic life.

Young Men's Club St. Matthew's Parish South Boston Brett

Tragedy at Adams Street Boarding House Ends in Double Death

In Waltham a 37 year old man Mellon Wilson shot Maggie Hines 38 then killed himself. Hines died soon after at City Hospital and Wilson died at his Adams street room. Medical examiners cited morphine induced insanity. An ongoing fear of burglary and prior threats to Hines are noted.

Waltham Mellon Wilson Adams Street Margaret Hines City Hospital Wilson Misa Hines J. F. Moulton Maggie James Malloy Wilpon Post Waltham Watch Maggie Hines Mrs. Moulton Inspector McKenna Miss Hines McKenna Meade Spooner Mary Hines

Bonfire Incident Injures 9 Year Old Boy in South Boston

A group of youths near Marine Park in South Boston pushed 9 year old White Mc Donough into a bonfire after he attempted to add kindling. He suffered Burns to his feet and legs. The act was not reported to police and the assailants are unnamed.

South Boston Marine Park White McDonough White

Bright 7-Year-Old Boy Traveled Alone to Dillonvale

A seven year old boy arrived by steamship Halifax of the Plant line, bound for Dillonvale, Ohio, to join his mother residing there. He can write his name and speak English and French, having traveled from New Glasgow, New Brunswick, with a Plant system agent arranging a through ticket to his mother's home. He was noted for his charm with several lady passengers at the Boston and Albany depot.

Halifax Plant Line Dillonvale Steubenville New Glasgow Plant System Boston & Albany

Stomach Troubles Tied to Nervous Disorders and Coffee

Some physicians link nervous orders to stomach disorders and say female illnesses stem from a troubled nervous system caused by stomach troubles. Coffee worsens digestion and harms the liver, so a week without coffee helps reveal its role. Postum cereal coffee from Battle Creek is offered as a natural alternative compatible with weak stomachs.

Battle Creek Mich

White Murder Suspects Arraigned in Hull

Thomas McKone engineer William Stahlen and James S. Trolan fireman were arraigned in Abington on accessories after the fact in the White murder. They were held on $1000 bonds. inquest set for tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Hingham. The body of Private White was sent to Providence for burial with military honors aboard the Resolute.

Hull Thomas McKone Rock Treaker No William Stahlen John 8. Smith James S. Trolan Smith Second District Abington George W. Kelley White Kelley Polie McKone Hingham Nantasket

Cuban Patriots Shot at Morro Castle

In Havana at Cabanas fortress Isidro Carmona and Antonio Jordan were executed by firing squad. Mariano Martinez and Antonio Rojas were tried by court martial for complicity in the rebellion.

Havana Cabanas Isidro Carmona Antonio Jordan Morro Castle Mariano Martinez Antonio Rojas

Boston Lodging House Resident Dies After Stair Fall

James Field of South Plymouth Massachusetts died at noon yesterday from injuries after falling down stairs at 7 Lewis Street Boston. He was about 45 years old and had been staying at the lodging house where the accident occurred during his visit to the city.

James Field South Plymouth Mass Med Lewis Street Field Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Lehmann Beecham Kutnow’s Kutnow & Co., Ltd Boston Post Rex Mga Atra Ic George C. Blair New Hampshire Orange N. J Jamaica Plain Providence Blair Howard and McCausland Falmouth Clarendon Mr, Walker Labor Notes Burleigh Charles S. Newhall Will Bacchante Waltham Police Bright Little Boy Court House Mitchell Re Breaker No. 10 John Fort Warren Thaddeus Paine Daniel McDonald R. L J. Woodb Woodbury
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