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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1897

Page

2

Boston Harbor fishing tale ends with Cambridge Big Six meeting

In Boston Harbor crowds fishless all morning but hours later hundreds haul empty lines ashore at City Point. The tug Chesterton carries Colonel Tom Taff birthday guests and the Cambridge Big Six aboard Elsie join. Jerry McCarthy promotes Senate and Congress while Congressman Fitzgerald charms anglers. The event ends with Jesse Gove speaking before departure.

Boston Harbor City Point Post Chesterton Colonel Taff Jim Reed Mariner Rufe Fessenden Elsie Cambridge Jerry McCarthy Jerry Boston Light Smail Congress Fitzgerald Jim Reed The America Jesse Gove

Remedy Ad For Kidney Gall Bladder Ailments

Test this remedy sent free to anyone who provides name and address and mentions Boston Post. Send to KUTNOW BROS., 13 Astor Place, New York City. Bottle price 85 cents plus 15 cents postage.

Boston Post Kutnow Bros Astor Place N. Y. City

Birthday procession greets Colonel Taff on sunlit harbor day

A birthday celebration for Colonel Thomas F. Taff unfolds as Captain Jim Reed watches for mariners off the President’s Roads at noon. Officials and notable figures including Congressman John F. Fitzgerald and Health Commissioner Edwin L. Pillsbury, among others, gather in a bustling, festive harbor scene.

Thomas F. Taff Jim Reed General Butler America Reed John F. Fitzgerald Edwin L. Pillsbury Hugh E. Stalker Jerry’ McCarthy Hanscom Pierce Cain Phil Warren Wilkins Peter Morrison Andrew F. Fisher John A. Campbell Jesse Gove John Taff James Fitzgerald

American Wringer Co consolidates to larger Boston showroom

Our rapidly growing business has consolidated operations from two stores at Broadway extension and Cornhill to a single large establishment at a street between Summer and Frank streets. The new central location offers easy access for patrons with expansive show rooms displaying wringers carpet sweepers wash machines mangles hoses and related items with repairs a specialty. Communications by mail or telephone are welcome. American Wringer Co Boston Mass. telephone Boston 2600.

Broadway Extension Cornhill Afech Street Summer Frankin Streets Washington Eft Bissell Atmerican Wringer Co No.veet Franklin Boston Mass Telephone Boston

Chesterton Captain Receives Thanks After Return

A Chesterton captain earned voluminous thanks from the city for bringing the vessel home safely. Jesse refused to reveal campaign plans for mayor Curtis but entertained with stories. After the eloquence, chowder tea coffee and cigars followed a successful return ashore.

Jesse Curtis Chesterton Board of Aldermen

New Sarsfield Social and Athletic Club Formed In Boston

A large meeting of Ancient Order of Hibernians members at Hibernian Hall 63 Hanover Street Boston organized the Sarsfield Social and Athletic Football Club to revive Emerald Isle sports. Officers elected include Jeremiah McCarthy president and George W Long vice president with a full slate of officers and a members list. The club will meet semi monthly on the second and fourth Sundays to promote Ireland's pastimes.

Order of Hibernians Hibernian Hall Hanover Street Boston Sons of Gael Emerald Isle Sarsfield Social and Athletic Football Club Jeremiah McCarthy George W. Long William Keehang Patrick J. Donovan John Doherty John Ahern Patrick Deasy Matthew Donovan Martin J. Roche Ireland George Long Denis McCarthy William Keohane Denis Cahalane Jerry Hayes Tom Casey Dan Finn James Connors P. Deasy Jerry McCarthy Matt Donovan John Donovan William Hayes P. J. Donovan P. J. Colbert P. Curtin Jeremiah Lynch Pat Long James Hayes James O'Neill Frank Norton J. Uurley J. Deasy J. Hayes Tim Donovan J. Hicks

Queen's thanks extended for loyalty and affection shown

The Queen via the press thanks loyal subjects Empire wide for letters and telegrams. The Duke of Cambridge hosted a jubilee banquet at Gloucester House with the Prince of Wales and envoys including Mr Reid. German embassy banquet honored Prince Henry and Princess of Prussia. Brooklyn warship sails westward after salutes in Portsmouth.

London Empire Duke of Cambridge Gloucester House Park Lane Prince of Wales Whitelaw Reid Prince Princess Henry Prussia Duke Duchess Saxe-Coburg Ambassador Hay Miss Hay William Waldorf Astor Cliveden Simo-Hamed Ben Mousa Morocco

Farewell Sermon by Rev Charles Sprague Delivered

The Rev Charles Sprague preaches a farewell sermon addressing gratitude for past support and urging prudent financial considerations as the community reorganizes its chapel fund and future plans.

Farewell Sermon as Unity Church Closes Its Historic Past

The Church of the Unity bids farewell to Rev. Charles Sprague as his pastorate ends amid praise for liberal Christian work. He notes Unity’s influence extends beyond its doors with parishioners moving to Longwood and other cities while affirming Unitarian ideals endure regardless of the building. A separate century ride event in Massachusetts highlighted long-time riders and the transfer of Unity’s mission to new churches.

Church of the Unity Charles Sprague New Old South Sprague South End Unity Longwood Savage Boston New York Legion of Honor Hall Edward Everett Hale

Yachtsmen Enjoy Ideal Boston Day At Hull Bay Regatta

Boston yachtsmen spent a perfect day on Hull Bay with a strong northwesterly wind. Several notable vessels from the Mosquito Fleet and local clubs visited Hull and Nantasket, including Harbinger Arab II Iola and Wayward. The Commonwealth Yacht Club prepared for a regatta at their club house at 1 pm and Farragut day drew crowds to City Point.

Boston Hull Bay Marine Park Commercial Point Hull Savin Hill Arab II Billy Scott Box Bim” Grey Charles R. Hendrie Nat Calder Iola George Breckinridge Ernest Hendrie Nantasket Hawk Dorchester Yacht Club Harry Smith Collier Charlie Pear Pioneer Rand H. M. Crane William Batchelder Muriel Herbert Nute Coulter’s Hypatia Codman Hobo T. W. King Izel J. T. Preston Marblehead Alan M. Davis Savin Hill Yacht Club Cat Yawl Linda Melba William Tracy Revel Noonan Party Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club James T. Powers Sallee Kelcher Alda C. P. Mooney Cadet McDonough West Point Astane Wayward Commonwealth Yacht Club Marley Knights of Columbus Jim” Flemming John F. Morse Vincent F. Crowley John E. Crowley Justin O. Bigelow Daniel F. Ryan South Boston Yacht Club Rex Albatross Thelma Whippett Emma Columbia Yacht Club

Bullet Missed Mark in Seacoast Horse Theft Case

Manchester N H June 27 Joseph St John a local horseman fired at Adelard Simard on Lowell street this evening accusing him of stealing his trotter Little Jack and substituting another horse The shot missed and St John was locked up He is believed temporarily insane.

Manchester N. H Joseph St. John Adelard Simard Lowell Street Simard Little Jack St. John

Hough Seen as Governor Candidate at Ohio Silver Rally

Ohio for Silver reports R. T. Hough of Hillsboro likely to be named governor after the first ballot. Hough, a radical free silver advocate, resigned as solicitor in the internal revenue department over opposition to current policy. The convention favors free silver and debates center on endorsing the Chicago platform.

Cincinnati R. T. Hough Hillsboro Hough Internal Revenue Department Chicago

Injured by Runaway Horse on Perkins Street

Miss Minnie Paul of 174 Chestnut avenue was struck by a runaway horse owned by Dr. Harrington near Perkins street and Parkway at 5 50 PM. She suffered deep cuts on head and face, was treated by Dr. Stover, and taken to City Hospital. The buggy was damaged.

Perkins Street Parkway Minnie Paul Chestnut Avenue Harrington Stover City Hospital

Electric Car Collision Slams Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy of 93 Broadway was struck while riding the running board of an electric car on Broadway near E street. He was thrown to the ground with severe internal injuries and taken to City Hospital after treatment by Dr. Young.

Patrick Murphy Broadway E Street Young City Hospital

Lumber Worker Killed In Yard Accident

Worcester report states Thomas J. Duggan about 40 years old was killed when several planks toppled from a lumber pile at Charles Baker Co. yard on Manchester Street this afternoon.

Worcester Thomas _J. Duggan Charles Baker Co Manchester Street

Vegetable Cure Claims Soothing Liver Remedy

An advertisement touts a vegetable based tonic that promises to cure liver ailments headaches and indigestion claiming mild but certain effects and a 26c price point. The notice markets the product as a universal healer.

Chinamen Arrested in Gambling Raid at 4 Oxford Place

Fourteen Chinese men were arrested at 4 Oxford Place after a raid found gambling implements including a fan tan layout and cards. They were released on bail within an hour as Sergeant Hurlburt and officers detained them for gambling activity under Lt Kimball at Station 4.

Oxford Place Kimball Station 4 Hurlburt

Putnam Club Holds Second Annual Garden Party in Roxbury

The Putnam Club's second annual garden party in Roxbury drew about 2600 attendees with dancing. Major events included a Putnams vs Norfolks ball game won 14 to 7, a 10 yard dash won by T McGrath and J Husson, tug of war won by Putnams, and a one mile bicycle race won by H Johnquist in 2 minutes 36 seconds.

Putnam Club Roxbury Putnams Norfolks T. McGrath J. Husson Madisons H. Johnquist

Typographical Union Supports Editor O Sullivan for Clemency

Typographical Union No 13 endorsed Editor Jeremiah T O Sullivan of Lawrence after a harsh sentence. The union adopted resolutions urging executive clemency and announced a special meeting for Sunday July 1 to discuss constitutional amendments.

Typographical Union No. 13 Jeremiah T. O’sullivan Lawrence O'Sullivan

Weekend Bicycle Note and Local Race News

A group rode a century to Newburyport under twelve hours. Topsfield plans a ten mile road race and a July Fourth Beverly celebration event includes a 2.5 mile and a one mile race. Prize list features a $75 bicycle and gold watch with entries closing July 1. Beverly races run July 5 with W C Morgan in charge. A folding pocket fan from Pope Manufacturing is suggested for summer. A. O. MecGarrett moves to 801 Boylston Street on July 1.

F. C. Kimball Ernest Danforth Hurlburt Commonwealth B. C Newburyport The Adams C J. Harris & Co Topsfield Morgan & Wright E. H. Garrett Mass Beverly W. C.morgan Pope Manufacturing Company A. O. MecGarrett Boylston Street Fairfield

Glenarn Street Blaze Causes $1500 Loss

Fire broke out on the first floor of a two story frame building at 27 Glenarn Street last night at 9 06. Owned by James Thompson and occupied by Mrs Murray the blaze caused about 1500 in damage before firemen could extinguish it. Cause is listed as a mystery.

Glenarn Street James Thompson Murray

Fire at 179 Warren Street causes minor damage

A small blaze on the third floor of a three story wooden building at 179 Warren Street prompted Box 1 alarm at 7 04 last evening. The Hugh Nawn estate owns the property and Clarence M Stone occupies it. A lighted pipe dropped into a waste basket starting the fire, with damage estimated at $100.

Warren Street Hugh Nawn Clarence M. Stone

Japanese Critique of Hawaii Immigration and Annexation Policy

The Japanese government argues Hawaii's 1886 treaty protected Japanese workers and laborers from being treated as coolies. They contend Hawaii delayed restricting Japanese immigration until February, then pressed for curbs to push annexation. They warn damages for landings denied to Japanese subjects and fear loss of rights under existing treaties if Hawaii joins the United States.

Hawaiian Islands Hawaii Japan United States

Sligo Club Condemns Anglomaniacs Support At Jubilee Affair

A special Sligo Social and Literary Club meeting passed resolutions denouncing the Charitable Irish Society for sending a representation to Boston’s jubilee banquet. They denounce officials’ loyalty to British royalty and vow to seek modification of the disparaging paragraph. The discussion cites Corcoran’s refusal to honor England and highlights Irish loyalty to American institutions.

Sligo Irish Society Boston United States of America Victoria Prince of Wales Corcoran New York England Mason and Slidell Meagher Fredericksburg London Times Albuera Fontenoy Waterloo Mary's Heights Halifax Montreal

Freshman and Varsity Rowing Prospects Discussed

Columbia favored in freshman race as Penn and Cornell crews prep for Friday’s rivalry. Coach Courtney predicts a tougher varsity challenge and aims to beat last week’s times, with Shattuck and Longacre back in the Columbia boat and Bangs praising both crews.

Pennsylvania Columbia Courtney Cornell Yale Harvard Varsity Jarvis B Edson Claymore Longacre No. 7 Shattuck No. 5 Francis S. Bangs University Union of Columbia New York D. Russ Judd Ward Post Carter Briggs George Mumford

Lehmann Accepts Harvard Crew Coaching Return

Lehmann confirms he will return this fall to coach Harvard rowing under Captain Goodrich. He denies remarks claiming Harvard rowers used his stroke only for the first mile before abandoning it, leaving the defeat unexplained. He will apply the same stroke again, believing Americans can master it and win like the English.

Mr. Lehmann Goodrich Harvard Lehmann

Watertown worker injured by drill through neck

Charles Schutz was struck in the left neck by a drill from a neighboring machine at the Watertown Spring Wagon Company works. The drill bored a hole through his neck and broke off, remaining in the wound until removed by a surgeon. He is expected to recover.

Watertown N. Y Watertown Spring Wagon Company Charles Schutz Schutz

Arrest Report: Harry Randall Charged in June Larceny

Officers of Station 3 arrested Harry Randall alias Fred H. Gray for alleged larceny of property valued at 115 dollars from Fred H. Tucker of 2 Lynde Street on June 20.

Station 3 Harry Randall Fred H. Gray Fred H. Tucker Lynde Street

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McCarthy, Fitzgerald and Gove Captain Jim Reed Tom Taff Portune Cam Bridge Kutnow Pnoy Jesse Geve Pallas Portland Her Majesty’s Navy NEW Social and Athletic Club Reid Duke of Cam Bridges Hay Brooklyn Portsmouth Massachusetts A. O. McGarrett Copley Square G. P. Whiton H. M. Gordon Claude _ S&S Vinton an _ unknown Gordon Whiton Warner Demond Wolfe Salem Louis Carboni Brother Kittie Knox W. B. Chipman Howard Geldert Laurie Land George A. Perkins E. R. Chapman F. E. Meer C. A. Moore G. G Cutting W. B. Handy Bessie L. Newman W. F. Taylor C. M. Clough C. H. Chick F. L. Murphy W. W. Chase R. W. Washington W. FR. McComsey C. L. Litchfield H. A. Robinson Warren Dow C. S. Reed C. S. Vinton Harry M. Gordon Thomas Emmett Edward P. Burnham Frank McMasters Fred C. Graves Providence H. T. Marshall J. J. Costa L. P. Land Miss Kittie T. Knox G. R. Brown E. J. Norris Charles E. Fay W. A. Thayer W. F. Burdett E. W. Pearson C. A. Collins Ohio Hood Futnam O Sullivan Woodbury's John H. Woodbury Woodbury Sligo Social Club Peler & CO Hanover St Winter Street Lena Wilson Bros Tremont Row Bacheller Eliza Jonathan Bacheller Lynn Flowers J. Newman & Sons SI Tremont S&t
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