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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1902

Page

6

Novices For Championship In Interclub Cycling Meet

At a meeting of the Interclub Cycle Racing Association held at the Metropolitan Wheel men, two clubs joined and two left. Tiger Roadsters and Charlestown joined to fill vacancies created by Clover and Jamaica clubs leaving. Elm Cycle Club and Owl Cycle Club are expected to field teams. Decision made to have only novice teams race for the interclub championship with future details on team size to be settled. Meeting adjourned to next Sunday at 3 pm.

Interclub Cycle Racing Association Metropolitan Tiger Roadsters Metropolitan Wheelmen Press Cycling Club City Point Wheelmen Charlestown Cycle Club Clover Cycle Club of Lynn West Lynn Wheelmen Owl Cycle Club Jamaica Cycle Club Clovers Jjamaicas Tigers Charlestowns Elm Cycle Club Metropolitans’ House

Gaelic League of Massachusetts met in Worcester hall

The Gaelic League of Massachusetts held its semi annual exec utive council meeting yesterday afternoon at A Q O Hall on Trump street Worcester. President P F Hagerty presided and P J O Daly read the minutes. Representatives reported on membership attend ance and treasury. An annual State assemblage with school prizes was decided. Appeals for financial aid will be issued and a corps of examiners will be appointed. Sub committees were formed and the meeting adjourned subject to call.

Executive Council Gaelic League of Massachusetts Trumpull Street Worcester P. F. Hagerty Springfield P. J. O'Daly Boston Gaelic School

City Brevities From Massachusetts Avenue Tragedy to Fires

John Welsh aged 6 at 911 Harrison avenue suffered a severe scalp wound after falling on a hydrant on Massachusetts avenue. John F. Irving aged 34 of 218 Columbus avenue was arrested for illegal sale of Minor at 7 Fal mouth street. William J. Wall aged 38 of 224 Commercial street was arrested for breaking and entering the junk shop of Samuel Rodman at 321 North street. An alarm from Box 117 reported a fire at 381 Congress street, a two story frame building used as a carriage shop owned by A. J. Warner, likely sparked by forge sparks, with damages around 300 dollars.

Massachusetts Avenue John Welsh Harrison Avenue John F. Irving Columbus Avenue Division 16 Falmouth Street William J. Wall Commercial Street Healey Division 1 Samuel Rodman North Street Congress Street A. J. Warner

Concert at the Boston Theatre by First Regiment Band

At the Boston Theatre last evening the First Regiment Band presented a sacred concert that upheld the venue’s Sunday night standard of musical excellence and refined moral tone. Musicians contributing included Artie Hall John H W Byrne Albert C Orcutt John H Clahane Elizabeth A Coughlin Josephine E Thomas Lillian Hennessy Lewis Kauffman Frank F E Dodge and Henry J Harding.

Boston Theatre First Regiment Artie Hall John H. W. Byrne Albert C. Orcutt John H. Clahane Elizabeth A. Coughlin Josephine E. Thomas Lillian Hennessy Lewis Kauffman Frank FE. Dodge Henry J. Harding

Efforts to Reach Steyn Fail in Pretoria

March 30 report from Pretoria states Acting President Schalkburger has tried to start talks with former Orange Free State President Steyn, but negotiations remain unsuccessful.

Pretoria Schalkburger Mr. Steyn Orange Free State

Clarke defeats Jones for U.S. Senate in Arkansas primary

From Little Rock, March 30, reported results show ex-Governor Clarke appears to have defeated incumbent Senator James K. Jones in yesterday’s Arkansas primary to win the United States Senate seat.

Little Rock Ark Clarke James K. Jones United States

Champion Breaks World Record Mile at Coliseum Park

Albert Champion the French cyclist training with Tommy Hall the English champion unofficially broke the world record for a mile on a six lap track at Coliseum Park riding 1 24 5 a second faster than Walthour's time last year in Washington March 30

Washington Albert Champion Tommy Hall Coliseum Park Walthour

Swede Adrian Olson Recovers After Jump From Bridge

Adrian Olson a Swede who speaks little English attempted suicide by jumping from the Federal street bridge. Patrolmen Skelton and Burns saw him fall and aided him. He was taken to City Hospital for immersion injuries and gave an incomplete age and address.

Adrian Olson Federal Street Skelton Division 6 Burns South Margin Street

Boxing Gossip on Sweeney Sullivan Rivalry for Welter Title

In Boston area boxing chatter, Patsey Sweeney and Twin Sullivan clash tomorrow night at the Criterion City over 15 rounds at 145 pounds. Both claim the New England welterweight crown. local sentiment favors Sweeney in Manchester where he trains, while Sullivan prepares in Cambridge.

Boston Patsey Sweeney-Twin Sullivan Criterion City New England Sullivan Mike Deveney Cremorne Gardens Signee Lake Joe Allens Cambridge Patsey Sweeney Manchester N. H Kid Goodman Patsey Billy Hurd Sweeney Congress Billy Gray New York London Charlie Mathison Macon Mathison Fisife James Haley Kid Sheehan Jimmy Murray Atlantic Yacht Club Sheehan Matty Baldwin Murray Kid Williams Holyoke Kid Charles Kid Chester Kid O'Connor Westman Bridgeport Cushin Springfield Erry Edwards Williams Johnny Sheehan J. C. Jandon Charleston 8. C Charington Exposition Jandon Sons of Zangwill Young Woods Goodman Sons of Zang Joe H Frank Ernes B. Li. Benton Rob Roy

Ball of Somerset Lodge K P Knights of Pythias

The annual ball of Somerset Lodge No 23 Knights of Pythias will be held this evening in Paine Memorial Hall. A concert and entertainment will precede the dancing. An elaborate programme has been arranged.

Somerset Lodge Knights of Pythias Paine Memorial Hall

Funeral services for Anthony L Brown held in Cambridge

The funeral services for Anthony LeForrest Brown son of John G Brown were held yesterday afternoon. Rev Woodman Bradbury of the Old Cambridge Baptist Church officiated with interment in Cambridge Cemetery.

Anthony LeForrest Brown John G. Brown Craigie Street Cambridge Woodman Bradbury Old Cambridge Baptist Church Cambridge Cemetery

Friendship treaty with Spain to be signed upon minister’s return

Madrid March 30. The United States Spain friendship treaty will be signed as soon as Bellamy Storer the U S minister returns to Madrid.

Madrid United States Spain Bellamy Storer

Fire in Barcelona cinema destroys building

A fire at a cinematograph theater in Barcelona today caused heavy panic as women and children surged toward exits in the crowded establishment. Many were injured in the rush to escape before the building was finally destroyed.

Barcelona Spain

First Open Cars Run Yesterday This Year

Open cars were used yesterday for the first time this year signaling the start of a new operating period. The event marked a return to usual service after a pause.

Brookline Wife Trapped in Chinatown Cab Scene

A Brookline wife, intoxicated after a Chinatown outing, is held as security for a cab fare at Dedham street police station. Her husband, called to the scene, pays the man and takes her home after the sequence of private rooms and a Back Bay hotel stop.

Dedham Street Brookline Kent Street Copley Square North End Chinatown Back Bay

Lowell workers strike ends with settled three year agreement

After a month long strike over hours and wages, representatives of employees and manufacturers sign a three year pact. Vermont and New Hampshire non union workers replaced strikers as talks progressed. Tomorrow four sections go to vote and work is expected to resume Tuesday April 1. Union memberships rise to 600 to 700 with 65 new bakery drivers joining soon.

Vermont New Hampshire Lester M. Pratt Dexter E. Wadsworth

Boston sanitary workers hold mass meeting at Wells Memorial Hall

A union of Boston sanitary and street cleaning employees met at Wells Memorial Hall. Deputy Superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan and Joseph J. Norton spoke. Sullivan outlined department work and pledged protection for honest workers while funds lasted and urged unity to better address differences with city officers.

Boston American Federation of Labor Wells Memorial Hall Daniel P. Sullivan Joseph J. Norton Sullivan

Wreck of the Indian off Cuttyhunk Island

Rescue efforts by Gay Head and Cuttyhunk life-savers brought four passengers and one officer ashore. Captain Crowell and crew remained aboard as the ship rode heavy seas. A fleet of tugs and wrecking gear gathered offshore while weather threatened, and lightering the cargo was needed before salvage could proceed.

Gay Head Vineyard Sound Crowell Cuttyhunk Weeks Phisque Island Boston New Bedford Cuttyhunk Island Atlantic Lso Admiral Dewey Cuttryhunk Island

Quarrymen Agree on Eight Hour Day With Overtime Clauses

The Gran te Manufacturers' Association and the Quarrymen's Union set an eight hour day starting April 1 1902 with nine hours pay. They agreed to one hour overtime daily in specified months across 1902 193 1904, paid at the regular rate. An eight hour day with nine hours pay to begin once Barre Vermont grants it.

Grante Manufacturers’ Association Quarrymen's Union Barre

Why Strikes Fail Address Sparks Union Denunciations

The Social Labor Party in Boston hosted Michael T. Berry of Haverhill as he spoke on Why Strikes Fail. An open discussion followed with denunciations of trade union leaders for the handling of the recent teamsters' strike, amid warnings not to confuse the party with socialist groups.

Teamsters Boston Social Labor Party Michael T. Berry Haverhill W.H. Carroll

Bakers Seek 10-Hour Day for City Confectioners

President Joseph T. Walsh spoke to Bakers Union No. 4 at 45 Eliot Street urging a 10-hour day for all bakers and confectioners in the city. He said master bakers are ready to concede, and union officers expect a conference with the Master Bakers' Association. The union aims to avoid a strike and set a meeting through a committee.

Joseph T. Walsh Bakers’ Union No. 4 Eliot Street Master Bakers’ Association Union No. 4 Master Bakers

Labor Leaders Address Meeting With Norton and Sullivan

Mr. Norton spoke along the same lines as Mr. Sullivan. Others speakers were President McCarthy of the Massachusetts Branch American Federation of Labor, President Crozier of the Central Labor Union, George E. McNeill and John F. O'Sullivan.

Norton Mr. Sullivan President McCarthy Massachusetts American Federation of Labor President Crozier Central Labor Union George E. McNeill John F. O'Sullivan

Lowell Painters Threaten Strike Over Wages

In Lowell on March 30 journeymen painters warned the master painters they will strike April 1 unless a minimum daily wage of $2.25 is granted. A Saturday night meeting of the Master Painters Association opposed the rise. A follow up meeting is set for Monday night. Painters say they are underpaid compared with other cities.

Lowell Journeymen Master Painters’ Association

Horan Ready to Race McCusker After Channel Swim

South Boston swimmer Henry 8 Horan said he will challenge James J. McCusker after finishing his English Channel swim next summer. He favors an international sweepstakes by having McCusker join the channel race.

James J. McCusker Henry Horan South Boston McCusker English Channel

Indian and Fairfax Shipwrecks Highlight Sound Disaster Story

The Indian cargo ship of the Bos ton & Philadelphia line ran aground near Cuttyhunk Island after heavy losses of oranges and bananas into the Sound. The Fairfax shared the fate, ground on the same ledge and its passengers and crew were saved by Cuttyhunk life-savers. The Indian, built in 18%, is a 1424 net ton, 290 foot vessel with triple expansion engines and ample passenger comforts, including a dining room, social hall, smoking room, and ten passenger staterooms.

Admiral Dewey Cuttyhunk Island Fairfax Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Company Wilmington Del

Edna Pearl Sunk in Delaware Bay Collision

A fishing schooner named Edna Pearl was sunk by the Norwegian steamer Romsdal in Delaware Bay last night. Three crew members drowned from a crew of eleven, while the remaining eight were rescued by the Romsdal’s men. The vessel was valued at $8000.

Philadelphia Penn Romsdal Delaware Bay

Lake Superior grounds on reef near St John New Brunswick

The steam er Lake Superior from Liverpool dragged anchor at Round Reef in upper Quarantine, swung onto the reef and settled on mud. 1130 aboard with 1068 immigrants. owners say ship appears uninjured and may be floated after the tide rises. Captain Cc. Thompson in command.

ST. John N. B Lake Superior Liverpool Troop & Son Elder- Dempster Company Cc. Thompson

Onaway Makes 106 Day Voyage From Singapore to Boston

The Portland bark Onaway arrived at East Boston to complete a swift 106 day voyage despite head winds near Cape Horn. Captain Much and most crew were ashore. the ship is described as tight as a drum. The first mate sustained a mangled arm after a heavy lurch crushed his hand during a deck mishap. P Leepin, a Russian carpenter, relates shipyard earnings in Vladivostok and plans to send money home to Riga wife and daughter amid talks of returning to Siberia.

Singapore Boston Eastern Railroad Cape Horn Much P. Leepin Siberia Riga Baltic Leepin Vladivostock Russia

Tugs Guided Tow Effort For Stranded Steamer Indian

The tug Elsie departed to intercept Boston Towboat Mercury and order Captain Brown to hurry to Vineyard Haven to fight the stranded steamer Indian. Wind is turning southeast, hindering salvors as Juno and Confidence crews work with Ant and Sipho. Wreckmaster Wiley heads the salvage with Boston Towboat Company, recent wrecking near Rockport.

Elsie Mercury Boston Towboat Company Brown Vineyard Haven Atlantic Fairfax Vineyard Sound Juno Wiley Wilster Rockport

Holyrood Sunk After Liner Collision Off Ireland

The British steamer Holyrood bound for London from Portland Me. sunk after a March 27 collision with the Bernard Hall off Port of Queenstown. Twenty eight crew members boarded the Bernard Hall which reached Queenstown with a damaged bows. The Onaway cargo included rattan gum beads sago flour tapioca copal and silk.

London Holyrood Renton Portland Leyland Line Bernard Hall Cassentine Liverpool Barbadoes Trinidad Galveston Queenstown British Columbia

Pretoria on Fire at Sea Heads to Liverpool

The steamer Pretoria of the Quebec line reached New York with a fire in her forward hold after departing Saturday for Hamilton Bermuda. Passengers were transferred at sea to the Noordland and landed at Quarantine before the Pretoria will continue to Liverpool. Captain McKenzie acted quickly as smoke was sighted 100 miles south of Sandy Hook. Fire boats were dispatched and the Noordland awaited to take aboard rescued passengers.

New York Pretoria Quebec Line Noordland Tompkinsville Liverpool Hamilton Bermuda Captain McKenzie Bandy Hook McKenzie

Fire on Pretoria prompts rescue by Noordland near New York

After flames spread through the Pretoria's front hold amid hay and nearby petroleum, Captain McKenzie transferred passengers to the Noordland. The two ships then headed for New York, where fire boats were summoned and passengers praised the Noordland crew. A rescue party landed the survivors at a North River pier.

New York Noordland Philadelphia Liverpool Pretoria McKenzie Aptain McKenzie Tompkinsville T de Noordland Doxrud North River

Shipping whispers and plans along the water front

The port sees the Governor Dingley and Bay State arrive from Portland with plans for summer overhaul and fresh paint. Ships from International, Kennebec lines merge under Charles W. Morse while Sagadthock and Kennebec berth at Union wharf. Cumberland returns from New York with new boilers, and sails for painting. Frank Harding acquires the Saxon yacht, while the Sagi naw Bay Towing Co dissolves and Lenjam in Boutelle assumes sole ownership. New United Fruit steam er Watson nears readiness at Toledo, and Bath to construct a four master for Captain McKown. Crowell Thurlow eye a 50 ton net four-master at Brewer. The Alice M Davenport slated for June launch in honor of A. H. Davenport.

Portland Dingley Bay State India Wharf Thon Eastern Steamship Company International Kennebec Charles W. Morse Sagadthock Tinion Wharf Cumberland New York Saxon Northport N. Y Frank Harding Boston Nova Scotia George Powers Vigilant Gloucester Yarmouth United States Gloucester Stearmboat Company Saginaw Bay Towing Company Peter Smith John C. Fitzpatrick Wadena Lenjamin Boutelle United Fruit Company Watson Craig Toledo Buckman Frank T. Stinson Bath Philadelphia & Reading Transportation Line Spartan New England Cramps Clyde Line Lewis Wharf Jacksonvile Brewer McKown Boothbay Alice M. Davenport A. H. Davenport Landeman

Rathbone to Appear Before Supreme Court in Havana

Estes G Rathbone will appear tomorrow before the Supreme Court after a writ of habeas corpus was granted. Senor Lanuza, Rathbones counsel, will seek bail under article 63 of the postal code as La Ouze argues the Audencia Court reasons for imprisonment do not apply.

Havana Estes G. Rathbone Supreme Court Senor Lanuza Rathbone La~ouze Audencia Baal

Cap Makers Initiate New Members at Union Meeting

The Cap Makers Union held a meeting at 724 Washington Street last night initiating several members and adopting a new label for the group.

The Cap Makers’ Union Washington Street

Shipping News Mini Almanac With Arrivals and Tugs

Maritime notes detail arrivals including steamers Boston Stenwood Yarmouth and others to ports such as St Croix Pike St John N B and City of Gloucester as well as schooners Donna T Briggs and Agnes E Manson with cargoes. Also listed are wind directions currents tides and nearby coastwise movements at Noshatham Nobska with vessels passing and lighters in tow.

Boston Stenwood Yarmouth

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