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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
2
New York police and federal agents examined jewels seized from Mrs. Phyllis J. Dodge after her Paris voyage aboard the St. Paul. Expert Mindel found the initial valuation was low and the gems truly exceed $100,090 in worth.
Boston bankers file for voluntary bankruptcy against the National Shear Company known as One Shear Trust. Boston claimants total about 27 000 with notes to J C Pearson. An attachment of 9 750 was levied by Shoe and Leather National Bank. The company cites assets of 1.27 million against 301 000 liabilities including 69 000 business debts and 137 000 stockholder obligations.
The Newton Highlands ceremony showcased about 150 orphan boys in the St John’s Industrial School under Franciscan care. Recitations, drills, choir, and a strong band featured Rossini’s William Tell overture. Father Ford praised growth and outlined trades education, with next year’s tailoring department planned.
A blaze damaged a one story frame building at 44 and 46 Warren avenue last evening at about 9 o clock. Four fires caused water damage to T. J. Tong & Co at No 43. Total loss estimated around $200 with partial insurance.
Pennsylvania clocked 12 seconds ahead of Cornell in the varsity four at two miles while the freshmen eight finished with Cornell first in 9 minutes 55 seconds and Columbia second in 10 minutes with Pennsylvania at 10 minutes 10 seconds.
In a two mile four oared race Pennsylvania wins in 11 minutes 12 seconds with Cornell second. Freshmen eight over two miles sees Cornell beat Columbia and Pennsylvania by nearly a boat length. Notable strokes range from 34 to 36 for the leading shells.
Washington June 26. Thomas P. Kane is named deputy comptroller of the currency to replace Lawrence O. Murray who resigned to join a New York trust company. Kane has worked in the comptroller’s office since 1886 and served as confidential secretary to several Comptrollers including Trenholm Lacey Hepburn Eckels and Dawes.
In Louisville on June 26 the Kentucky Democratic convention failed to select a governor candidate after fruitless ballots. Tensions rose toward a riot level before delegates sang hymns and patriotic songs and adjourned until tomorrow.
Charles Luscio, a %-year-old son of John Luscio of 17 Oneida Street, fell from a third story window into the back yard yesterday afternoon. He died at City Hospital from internal injuries. medical examiner notified.
Commencing Friday June 30 and on each Monday Wednesday and Friday in July and August the Boston and Albany railroad will run a sleeping car on the train leaving Boston at 3 p m through to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid arriving about 7 30 next morning
A Boston resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured kidney pain and dizzy spells after a visit to Geo Burwell's pharmacy. The ad claims the pills target kidneys only and improve daily life with one box costing 50 cents, sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo as U.S. agents.
Lipton in high spirits claims victory hopes for the America’s Cup as Shamrock is berthed after entering the India dock. designer William Fife Jr. asserts confidence in Shamrock’s naval craft and the crew plans a round to Southampton for final racing preparations before the voyage to compete.
After the ceremony guests gathered in a marquee decorated with Emerald and Shamrock flags. Sir Thomas Lipton thanked Lady Russell, designer Will Fife, builder Thornycroft, and workmen, while praising America’s sportsmanship. Admiral Beresford called the Shamrock a triumph of construction and noted American competition will be strong.
James Higgins aged 45 from the West End fell from a vehicle he was driving in Franklin Park yesterday and broke his left wrist. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Ad claims Dean's Ointment cures piles. available at any drug store for 50 cents. Vivid complaint of irritation and inability to rest, framed as a testimonial style medical cure pitched to general readers.
Harvard varsity and freshman crews tested the new Davis shell in a series of brushes and races at Yale quarters in Conn. The freshmen led early before the varsity edged ahead, with 36 to 34 strokes. Coaches weighed rigging changes but limited use before Thursday race.
The Syndicate accepts and praises Columbia as a marvel of American yacht design. Lipton's Defender is viewed as superior to prior challengers, yet Iselin and Herreshoff project Columbia to return English defeat. Officials prepare for Newport commission and New London races with Go at Goat Island predicted.
Yale's work light as the crew trained along the Thames River. The varsity practiced starts and long pulls, then observed Harvard at the HarvardQuarters from the Frank Thompson. Freshmen joined lighter sessions, the afternoon session longer with racing starts and speed gains noted by coaches.
The Czarina delivered a daughter in St Petersburg this afternoon. The newborn was named Maria.
The Columbia and Defender race off Sandy Hook aimed at the New York Yacht Club cup faces potential delay. Nicholson Kane, racing committee chair, travels to Newport to meet Mr. Iselin and arrange details while J W Oddie expects the race July 6.
At a Somerville School Board meeting ten teachers resigned after fourteen years of service. Five planned marriages include Grace Shaw Nellie Sheridan Carrie Pond Gertrude Brown and Alice Deering. Four will relocate to Newton Providence Brookline and another to Brookline. One, Mary Smith, cites ill health. A Hodgkins kindergarten petition was read. new hires were listed to fill vacancies.
Miss Florence May Bordman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Bordman, married Mr. Charles F. Lynch at the bride’s Charlestown residence 9 Cordis Street. Rev. Father Gormley of St. Marys Church officiated as a large gathering of friends attended.
Mrs Oliver Iselin became ill aboard the yacht tender St Michaels in Newport harbor after wet weekend weather. Two physicians attended around 10:30 PM, diagnosing a severe cold with no serious danger expected and noting she had kept to the yacht and Columbia area. The episode was not believed to affect the upcoming race schedule.
Inspector A L Jones reports widespread liquor and cigarette smuggling between St Pierre, Nova Scotia and Canadian ports. He seized McDougall's distillery in Halifax amid patrols, noting Boston ships and a 20 cent duty in St Pierre versus 2.40 dollars in Canada. The trade feeds large contraband flows to provincial towns.
Harvard graduates filled the Pops audience for a Harvard night after Tech and naval themes. Manager Comee led the celebration with '74 and other classes cheered loudly. Veterans of the Civil War and Spanish War were honored on white cloth banners as the crowd sang, cheered, and requested songs like Whistling Rufus.
A Glasgow report states the Ancient Order of Hibernians faces continued interdict from Archbishop Eyre. Members press for a Rome hearing, seek USA-UK church officials to push inquiry, and hope for revocation with support from American and Irish press coverage.
Cleveland will not host more league games after the Boston series ends July 1. President Robison announced the retreat due to poor attendance as clubs refused to return, with gate receipts averaging little over a given daily amount. All Cleveland games will be moved to other cities.
Bob Fitzsimmons sparred three rounds with Dan Hickey at the Coney Island Sporting Club as a billed twenty round bout between Ken Zeigler and Charley McKeever of Philadelphia faced interruptions. Zeigler won by foul controversy after the referee allowed the match to continue briefly.
The Charles River race meet adds a five mile team pursuit between the Metropolitan Wheelmen and the Dorchester Wheelmen. Dorchester may field Arthur Keller F H MacArthur A G Squires and Frank Feather among others. The first appearance of this Dorchester entry this year promises strong competition and the program includes several special features.
United States Golf Association secretary Robert B. Kerr predicted about 109 competitors for the amateur golf championship match starting July 3 at Onwentsia Club near Chicago. Officials traveling include President W. R. Bones of Boston and John Reid of New York.
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