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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1895

Page

8

Lactated Food Promoted For Sick Babies In Summer

An advisory on using lactated food to treat and prevent infant stomach and digestive illness in June. It claims the product sustains strength, aids digestion, and can replace natural milk when needed. A Boston health note highlights high infant mortality from summer diarrhoea and includes a testimonial from Mrs. E A Doherty of Fall River Massachusetts.

Howe Boston E. A. Doherty Linden Street Fall River Mass Paul Doherty

Dooley and Callahan Mingle in South Boston Nuptials

Mr. Wiliam T. Dooley and Miss Eliza Beth J. Callahan were married Wednesday evening at St Augustine Church in South Boston. Rev. Father O'Callaghan officiated with Robert E. McDonough as best man and Annie Coveney as maid of honor. The reception was at Mrs. J. Callahan’s home 61 K Street. The couple plans a wedding tour visiting Saratoga and Washington.

Wiliam T. Dooley Elizabeth J. Callahan South Boston St. Augustine Church O’callaghan Robert E. McDonough Annie Coveney J. Callahan K Street

Fire alarm reports at Washington Street grocers and kettle blaze

Alarm at 6 o clock yesterday for a $100 fire in the tech building 728 Washington street owned by Augustus Lowell and occupied by Cobb Bates Yerxa grocers. Fire traced to a gas leak. A second alarm at 4 45 o clock for a plumber's kettle fire on et street North End was deemed needless.

Tech Washington Street Augustus Lowell Cobb, Bates & Yerxa

Two Boys Run Over by Freight Train at Charlestown

Jeremiah McCarthy and Samuel Carroll both seven years old suffered leg fractures after being struck by a freight train on the Boston and Maine tracks near the Drivers' Ice Union quarters in Charlestown yesterday afternoon shortly after 1 PM.

Jeremiah McCarthy Samuel Carroll Boston & Maine Railroad Ice Union Charlestown

Kaiser grants request aboard United States cruiser New York

Kiel June 27 Kaiser approves Captain Evans request to name the fastest boat belonging to the ship Victoria for the daughter of a prominent official currently in her third year. The New York remains at port as the decision is ratified.

Kiel Evans United States New York Victoria

Working Boys Home Games Open Handicap Events

Saturday afternoon July 20 at the Boston base ball grounds an open handicap meet accompanies the Working Boys Home festival. Amateur entrants may compete in events including sprints hurdles jumps and races with handicaps and cash prizes offered for top finishers.

Boston

No New Jurors in Fitzsimmons Case Reported

Stracube New Jersey June 27 no men jurors were secured this forenoon in the Fitzsimmons case. Three

Fitzsimmons Stracube N.J Fitssimmons

Charter Axe Cuts Deep in Boston Water Dept

Water Commissioner Smith ousts many staff and appoints Jerry McCarthy as deputy water commissioner. The changes abolish the purchasing agent and water registrar posts, redraw divisions, raise and cut salaries, and name new superintendents for eastern and western divisions. Controversy swirls over McCarthy’s eligibility and political implications for the Republican machine.

Boston Ferry Department to Become Ferry Division in Street Department

A June 26 notice from Superintendent Kellough announces the Boston ferry department will cease to exist on July 1 and become the ferry division of the street department. All employees are discharged with rehire to occur as needed, per the new charter changes. Wheeler’s office notes this is a formal step and personnel changes will continue as the board reorganizes.

Kellough Ferry Department Boston City of Ferry Division Street Partment Ferry Street Department Wheeler J. J. F. O’brien Edward H. Wise William H. McNamara Michael J. Desmond Costello and Billings Curtis Melancthon W. Burlen

All for John Monster Benefit to Sullivan in New York

In New York at Madison Square Garden more than 7000 people attend the John L. Sullivan benefit. Noted boxers including Corbett Choynski O'Donnell Maher Erne Dixon Smith Ryan Everhardt Hall Abbott McCoy perform. Sullivan thanks the crowd as he and Corbett spar in a four round finale.

New York John L. Sullivan Madison Square Garden James J. Corbett Joe Choynski Steve O'Donnell Peter Maher Frank Erne George Dixon Billy Smith Tommy Ryan Jack Everhardt Jim Hall Stanton Abbott Kid McCoy Jimmy Handler Jerry Charley Barnett Sam Boland Harlem J. McManus Patsy Kerrigan Jim Hickey Jim Barry Jack Martin Paterson Jimmy Hopper Billy Vernon Haverstraw Indianapolis Boston Billy Hennessey Ireland Young Corbett Jimmy Foley Foley California Bob Armstrong Parson Davies Pacific Coast Australia Corbett Tom Burns Denver Pete Burns Sullivan

Brockton Player Injured In Car Accidents Ends Season

June 27 Brockton baseball report says Charley Willis, center fielder, slipped while boarding an electric car, was struck by it, suffering a broken right arm and facial bruises. He was taken to Houghton's drug store and homeward. season end for him is certain.

Brockton Charley Willis Houghton

Johnson Breaks Record in Bethlehem Half Mile Handicap

Johnson won the half mile handicap at Bethlehem starting from scratch in 1 08 1 2, the fastest time ever made in professional race competition. He finished about ten feet ahead of his closest rival.

Bethlehem Penn Johnson

Boston College Holds Thirty First Commencement Exercises

Boston College awarded doctor of philosophy to Franz H. Kirmayer and bachelor of arts to a large class led by John J. Kirby who won multiple medals. The Rev. Francis W. Maley gave the valedictory and spoke on the Catholic Church and the social question as graduates and families gathered in college hall.

Boston College Thomas R. McCoy John J. Kirby Francis W. Maley Catholic Church Star of Hope Michael J. Scanlon Franz H. Kirmayer John T. Creagh John B. Curtis Robert N. Daley James A. Desmond John M. Donovan John H. Leary Herbert H. Lyons T. B Michael J. Maloney Charles B. Mongan Timothy J. Murphy John F. O’brien William J. Peer Charles I. Quirk Lawrence J. Brock Thomas Charles Carrigan John M. Farrell Thomas J. Golding Martin J. Harty William C Healey Peter J. Kineen Bernard F. Lamb William J. Murphy John J. Nugent Michael J. Scanlan Michael J. Shannon John T. Stinson James E. Welch George J. Weller

Boston Council approves 2 million loan bill for police boat

The Common Council adjourned after passing a 2 000 000 loan bill without changes. An amendment by Conry to cut the police boat cost to 30 000 was defeated 67 to 0. The measure funds a 50 000 boat, with 20 000 split for Jeffries Point landing and a 5 000 reserve, while other city projects and health matters were discussed.

Conry Ward 2 Post Norris Leary Boston al C. Whitney New Jersey Reidy Protector HB. C. Hodges Arnold Arboretum Alderman Witt Long Island Cottage Hospital Ward 23 Committee On Health Department Board of Health Charles River Arcella Street Anke Feck Stuart

Boston College Prize Winners and Opening Date Mentioned

The article lists multiple awards for essays, declamation and reading at Boston College. Recipients include John M. Farrell Francis J. Carney Michael J. Splaine Thomas J. Golding and Charles J. Martell. The Stylus prize was awarded by Rev. Timothy J. Holland Jeremiah Foley and John F. O'Brien. The college will reopen on Tuesday September 8.

Michael O’brien P. R Lowell Mass John J. Kirby Thomas R. McCoy Thomas J. Golding Michael J. Scanlan Thomas C. Carrigan William C William C. 8. Healy James P. Warren John J. McCarthy James H. Phalan Henry M. Lyons Arthur W. Dolan Charles J. Martell John H. Mullen Michael A. Butler Patrick H. Kingsley William J. Campbell Cornelius P. Murphy Stephen A. Bergin Leo F. J. O'Neil Henry M. Brock John T. McEleney Denis W. J. Brown James H. Devlin Francis J. Dore Joseph P. Walsh William T. Lyons George A. McLaughlin Francis J. Carney James T. McCormick David G. Supple Charles J. Maguire Benjamin F. Teeling Timothy J. Ahern Daniel J. Chapman Timothy P. Sweeney John J. Hayes Joseph L. Keogh Bartholomew B. Coyne Leo FB. J. O'Neil George A. McLaughling John C. Sweeney Dennia W. Brown James B. Healy Willam F. Lyons Edward J. Grainger Michael J. Splaine Bartholomew Coyne Charles A. O'Brien Francis J. Harrington James T. Landrigan John W. Sweeney J. Albert Crowley James W. O'Hara Dennis W. Brown Hugh M. McDermot Joseph EB. Murphy Francia J. Dore Danial J. Chapman Dennis H. Tully Charles J. Mare Atte of Alusani Robert Louis Stevenson John M. Farrell William J. Hasson Fulton Young Men Boston College Timothy J. Holland Jeremiah G. Foley John F. O’brien Charles J

Harvard's Reply Declines English Challenge in London

Harvard rejects the English challenge in a late London statement. Oxford officials and Cambridge Athletic Association leaders describe the debate over hurdles styles and the slim odds for a Cambridge Oxford US four-university meet. Yale and Harvard remain the preferred US entrants if terms can be reached.

London Harvard Oxford United Press T. G. Scott Oxford Athletic Club Scott Yale America Cambridge Brighton K. 8. Horan Cambridge University Athletic Association University of Pennsylvania United Universities United States Horan Edinburgh Dublin Durham

Harvard declines Oxford Cambridge athletic challenge

Harvard University replies to the Oxford and Cambridge invitation to meet Yale in an American competition. Harvard cites lack of basis for exclusivity and notes Yale currently leads in track. The letter, dated June 24, 1896, is from J. B. Ames, chairman, and ends with his final act as head of the athletic committee.

Harvard Oxford Cambridge Harvard University Mass Messrs. W. J. Oakley F. S. Horan Yale University Yale American Intercollegiate Association J. B. Ames James Barr Ames Law School

East Boston A P A Plans Dual July Fourth Parade

Local 63 American Protective Association East Boston will stage a separate parade starting Central Square at 1 30 pm with 1500 to 1600 members in line carrying American flags. The featured float The Little Red Schoolhouse will be drawn by horses and cost around 150 dollars.

Boston Carnival East Boston American Protective Association Central Square East Boston Order of Knights of Pythias Patriotic Sons of America Spccity John Shaw Lexington Street Knights of Honor Hall Shaw Frank Otis Order Alderman Witt Board of Aldermen Post Otis

Holy Cross President Stricken During Commencement

The Rev. Edward A. McGurk, 8 J president of Holy Cross College, Worcester, was struck with paralysis this morning at commencement and is in critical condition. He had shown illness earlier but the illness’s nature was revealed this afternoon.

Worcester Edward A. McGurck Holy Cross College Strick

Reception to James Mack at Mrs Sweetland's residence

An informal reception honored Dr James Mack the English specialist at 304 Columbus Avenue hosted by Mrs Sweetland. Guests included G N Pratt Cora Pratt Irene Milloux Geary W F Kivelan Baby Lou Or cutt Orcutt Arthur Estes Bancroft and others in a social gathering with music and drama performances.

James Mack Sweetland Columbus Avenue G. N. Pratt Cora Pratt Irene Milloux Geary W. F. Kivelan Kivelan Baby Lou J. H. Orne Thomas Shurtloft E. C. Thompson A. B. Orcutt B. Orcutt W. Arthur Estes B. Bancroft William Hale J. B. Brown

East Boston Foresters Celebrate Strawberry Festival Night

Leo Court No. 5 M O F held its first strawberry festival at Hibernian Hall East Boston with fourteen dances plus extras. James H Donovan directed the floor and James E Patten assisted. An entertainment featured Bert talent wiles James Iagan baritone solo Gray of Keiths Annie Williams Arthur Gott sketches Maude Scott Peck's Bad Boy act and a tenor solo by Donahue. John A Carroll and Mr Driscol performed a breakdown clog. Dearing's Orchestra provided music.

Leo Court O. F Hibernian Hall Boston James H. Donovan James E. Patten Bert Talent Wiles James Ligan Mr. Gray Keith Annie Williams Arthur Gott Maude Scott Mr. Donahue John A. Carroll Mr. Driscol Dearing

Wood Island Park appoints P. J. Tiernan as instructor

Boston’s crack all around athlete P. J. Tiernan was yesterday named instructor at Wood Island Park in East Boston. The appointment adds a noted local figure to the park’s program.

P. J. Tiernan Boston Wood Island Park East

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Dooley—Callahan Working Boys Charter Water Department Commissioner Smith Jerry” McCarthy Smith Jerry McCarthy City Hall Desmond Fitzgerald Western Division Chestnut Hill M. H. Ballou Henry Richardson Albany Street Adam McClure Charles T. Debleis William J. Welch Eastern Eugene 8. Sullivan Mystic Division Medford Tufts Streets Joseph H. Caldwell Income Department John B. Hassett Louis A. Mott J. H. Lally Caldwell Waste Water Department Civil Service Western City Fall Ballou Felix Strange Cornelius F. Doherty Fitzgerald William J. Welsh Eugene &. Sullivan MceCarthy Senate Cems Knowlton Ethel Foss Board of Public Institutions Hart E B. L. Pilsbury Pilsbury Representative McCarthy McCarthy E. C. Almy & CO Washington, Cor. Essex John Sulivan , New York Vo Price Thorp & Martin CO Milk St Latter University Little Red School Local 53 Holy Gross East Boston Foresters Wood Island Schlitz St. Becta Mon Jos
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