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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1900

Page

2

Train Plunges From Bridge Into St Johns River

A Canadian Pacific through train from Edmonston to Aroostook Junction derailed on a 75 foot bridge over the St John s River near Mo June 21. Several injured including Conductor Henderson and passenger Smith both fatally or gravely. engine crew escaped. Wrecking trains dispatched.

Caribou Canadian Pacific Railroad Edmonston Aroostook Junction Granda Bridge St. John’s River Henderson Smith McKinney Oo. J O’neil van Buren College

New Italian Society Formed in South End

A large meeting of Italian residents at 5 Hudson Street last evening aimed to form a corporation for death and disability benefits for members. The Society of the Crown of Italy for Mutual Benefit will have principal Italians of the South End as charter members. Ex Senator Quinn spoke on incorporation under Commonwealth laws. next meeting set for Sunday July 1 at Kneeland and UEeon streets.

South End Hudson Street Society of the Crown of Italy Quinn Kneeland Ant uEeon Streets

Conant Sanborn Wedding in West Medford Parlor

Miss Daisy R Sanborn and Erving B Conant wed in a flower bedecked West Medford parlor ceremony conducted by Rev Truman O Harlow. Attendants included Grace Conant maid of honor and George H K Means best man. reception followed with about 20 guests. couple to reside in Medford after a White Mountains wedding trip.

Daisy R. Sanborn Boston Avenue West Medford Erving B. Conant Truman O. Harlow West Medford Baptist Church Grace Onant George HK Medford Edna Willey Agererin A. C. Willey Anid S&s. Sanborn Grace Conant Nashua N. H Salem Boston Dorchester Roxbury Malden Woburn White Mountains Mrs. Conant

Split charge in street scuffle over politics ends in wounding

James F Splaine, 60, of 7 Bolton Street, was arrested on assault and battery against Fr Gately, a man about 45. The incident occurred at the corner of A and K on Second Streets after a dispute over politics. Gately sustained a serious wound to the side, was treated by Dr Young, and taken to City Hospital. Both men had been drinking when the altercation started.

James F. Splaine Bolton Street Fr Gately Second Streets Young

Probable Action In Regard to Suspended Official in Havana

Havana dispatch reports likely arrest of Estes G. Rathbone, suspended director of posts, amid strong postal inspector claims of substantial evidence. Extradition sought for head of Muncie printing firm tied to billhead fraud. Authorities also push ongoing fiscal office investigations with Bristow’s work nearing completion, and court actions anticipated in related cases.

Havana Estes G. Rathbone Muncie Neely Rathbone Reeves Rich Custom House Bristow Wood

BICYCLENOTES Eight Weeks of Middle-Distance Races Planned

The article notes Harry Caldwell and Everett Ryan face many engagements as promoters seek matching races. Caldwell aims to ride daily if needed and finish the season undefeated, while Ryan’s camp plans a strong weekly bid for the title. A motor tandem was ordered to avoid derailments. Tonight features Gibson versus Munroe in Brockton and Downey versus Porter in New Bedford.

Bachern C. Turville Philadelphia Turday Pierce Stinson Crescent Park Ins Dence Caldwell Ryan Manchester N. H Nelson-Pierce Cardge Miller All River Caldwell-Ryan- Nelson Bridgeport Conn Pierce-Nelson-Miller Montreal Canada Unknown Middletown Branford Nelson-Stinson Medford Caldwell-Ryan-Nelson Waltham Ldwell Weltham Downey Michael Porter Gibson Stingon Nelson Kent Ruel Callahan Kberg Caldwell Wednes Tenday Rue Charles River Park Will Stinson Brockton Howland Currie McConnell Chelsea Cycle Club Spindle City Meves Interclub Racing Association Chelseas Lowell Chelsea Ager Dandurand Boston Queens Park Barnett Glenmere Lynn Star Wheelmen Frank Zeller Somerset C. C Roslindale Zeller Dorchester Wheelmen Washington Street Dorchester H. T. Grace James Urquharth Dan Deley Taunton N. C. A. Board of Control Egleston Square Co. P. French Metropolitans French Harry Caldwell Everett Ryan A. &. Smith Giseady Munroe New Ledford

Tientsin Bombarded Across the Crisis in China

Reports confirm Tientsin is being bombarded as German leaders deny war aims and claim Chinese fort command not operating under orders. German foreign affairs chief Count von Buelow briefs Emperor William from Kiel, with plans to bolster forces in China. Preparations include up to 5000 regulars, potential 10000 volunteers, while ships Wineta and Cormoran are ordered toward China.

Taku Baron von Ketteler Count von Buelow William Kiel Foreign Office China Wineta la Guayra Cormoran South Seas

Allies prep relief as Tien Tsin siege endures

Reuters dates Say Bruce dispatch from Taku reports seven days without chief command contact and five days from Tianjin, allies hold Taku forts Tong Ku, plan relief with troops from Hong Kong and Wei Hai Wei, garrison at Tien Tsin near 3000, allied proclamation vows force only against Boxers and those opposing march to Pekin. Vice Admiral Seymour reportedly arrived per Tokio report.

London Admiralty Bruce China Pekin Taku Berlin Tokio Shanghai Seymour

France Says Pekin and Foreigners Safe and Sound

In the Chamber of Deputies M. Delcasse reported a dispatch dated June 25 stating legations and foreigners at Pekin were safe and sound as of June 16, outlining France’s ongoing China policy.

Paris P. m Foree M. Delcasse Chamber of Deputies China Pekin

Filipinos Propose Terms of Peace in Manila Meeting

In Manila on June 21 655 pm two hundred Filipinos met to seek an honorable peace with General MacArthur. They submitted seven peace clauses including amnesty confiscated property return and restoration of roles for revolutionary leaders in navy and militia. Leaders aim to secure Aguinaldo's sanction and halt hostilities.

Manila MacArthur Aguinaldo Enor Paterno Senor Buencamino Senor Flores Pio del Pilar Garcia Macabolus Ent Tt Wen Civil Commission Senor Paterno Agui Naldo

Yale Freshmen Defeated By Varsity In rough river race

In rough southwest wind and outgoing tide at Ferry, Harvard crews faced rough water. The varsity eight defeated Yale freshmen after three attempts with the freshmen receiving a handicap. Varsity four trails last year’s boat, while George replaced Hartwell in the freshmen bow.

Harvard Varsity George Bow Hartwell

Porter Wins Glosast Cycle Race Ever Seen in New Bedford

Porters motor paced cycle meet at Buttonwood track draws about 2000 spectators. Charles Porter of Detroit and Joe Downey of Boston battle a tight eight-yard gap across eight laps to finish with Porter narrowly ahead. Downey paces near Porter, Downey vows rematch up to 25 miles while Gibson challenges Downey to a 5 mile race.

New Bedford Downey Porter Harry Swift Archie Rawlins F. J. Cadwell Harry Gibson Cincinnati John du Bois Brocketon Hugh McLean Chelsea G. B. Chase Brockton Gibson

Supply ships move toward Taku and Canton actions

A Manila cablegram reports the Zaffra sailed from Cavite to Hong Kong and may head to Taku after contact with Captain Wilde of the Oregon. The Don Juan de Austria arrived at Canton from Swatow. Also, Admiral Remey announced the Iris departed Manila bound for Taku carrying supplies for Kempf's squadron and coal.

Washington Navy Department Remey Manila Cavite Hong Kong Taku Wilde Oregon Don Juan de Austria United States Canton Swatow Iris

Minister Wu Sees Viceroys Secure Foreigner Protection

Washington dispatch reports Minister Wu after meeting at the State Department says Viceroys Liu and Chan can maintain order in Yang Kiang provinces and protect foreigners. He repeats that no foreign or US troops will land while order is kept, denies China-US war talk, cites Li Hung Chang and Seymour’s column reaching Pekin, and notes legations are safe.

Washington State Department Rotary Hay Liu Yang Kiang Kiang 8U Kiang §i Anhui Chan Hu Nan Hu Penh Hay United States China Tallulah Li Hungang Canton Pekin Li Hun Chang Seymour

Harvard Yale Race Schedule Sets Times for Thursday

The programme fixes the Harvard Yale boat races for next Thursday with a four oared race at 1 30 a m from the upper course end to the navy yard two miles, a freshman race at 11 45 after the four oared finish from the navy yard to the bridge two miles, and the university race downstream at 12 30 four miles.

Navy Yard Bridge

Yale Crews Burn Red Fire After Cambridge Victory

Yale crews held a victory celebration at quarters in New Haven after defeating at Soldiers Field Cambridge. A bonfire and pyrotechnics lit the night as the team gathered for over an hour of revelry. The workout was light with no time trials, though starts were practiced.

YALE Gals Ferry Conn Soldiers Field Cambridge

Wisconsin crews arrive in Poughkeepsie for summer season

Wisconsin varsity and freshmen crews total twenty five men under Coach Andrew O'Dea arrived at Poughkeepsie on June 21 for training on the Hudson River. The party's return is anticipated after their current schedule and session.

Poughkeepsied N. Y Wisconsin Andrew O’dea

Canvass of Editors Names Bryan Running Mate Options

The North Philadelphia American reports a nationwide canvass of editors on Bryan's possible running mate after Roosevelt’s nomination. Hill of New York and Hearst are strongest contenders, with Pattison, Wheeler, Dewey, and Fitzhugh Lee among names cited. Debates show no clear favorite.

North Phila American United States Bryan Theodore Roosevelt Nater Hill New York Cos Pulitzer New York World Pattison Admiral Dewey Pennsylvania Fitz- Hugh Lee Roosevelt

Amnesty Offered to Filipinos in U S War Notice

Washington June 21 The War Department published a Manila issued amnesty order by General MacArthur offering immunity for theft and freedom of action to those in insurrection against the United States since February 4 1890. Eligible individuals must renounce all connection with insurrection within ninety days and report to commanding officers for reception.

Washington War Department McArthur Manila United Ree United States

War With England Says German Editor In Speech

Berlin reports Herr Mertel Reichstag member and editor in chief of Deutsche Tages Zeitung declared at Ebernburg that the next war would be naval and against England. He cited government assurance and said it influenced votes for the naval bill. Emperor William's yacht Meteor won the Hamburg Senate prize in the Elbe regatta today.

Berlin Herr Mertel Reichstag Deutsche Tages Zeitung Ebernburg England Mperor William Meteor Hamburg Lower Elbe

Reception for London labor leaders in Wells Memorial Hall

A joint committee of the Central Labor Union and the Typographical Union plans a Tuesday night reception at Wells Memorial Hall for C. W. Bowman of the London Society of Compositors and James Sexton, secretary of the National Association of Dock Laborers. They are due in New York early next week.

London Central Labor Union Typographical Union Wells Memorial Hall C. W. Bowman London Society of Compositors James Sexton National Association of Dock Laborers New York

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