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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1899

Page

5

Battle Likely In Idaho Search for Dynamiters

Wardner Idaho May 4 Troops continue the search for dynamiters. General Merriam Attorney General Hays and U S Marshal Ram say have arrived. A detachment is ordered to Canyon Creek and Mullan with non union miners to identify the dynamiters. It is feared the men may fight before surrender.

Wardner Idaho Merriam Hays United States Ramsay Canyon Creek Mullan

Harvard Yale Dual Meet Entries Listed for May 13

The Harvard Yale dual meet at New Haven May 13 features entries by Harvard athletes A M Wittler J Green J Roche Daly Smith Sanderson Burke Quinlan and many more across sprint distances 100 and 220 yards plus field events including high jump hammer throw shot put and pole vault. Yale entries include Boardman Fisher Gleason Richards Dupee and others across events.

Harvard A. M. Wittler J. Green G. Ise Coe da Es Ua Bieache B. J. Green J. T. Roehe Ijr Mimutler EB. Burke J. ¥. Quinlan Sanderson Schweppe P. L. Fish W. G. Clerk A. L. Dean H. J. Winslow Yale D. Boardman T. Burke H. EH. Fish W.W. G. Clerk Ayla Dean OO Po High C. HH. Schweppe RR. Fisher Uce Ale Gleason Ce. Pipee

Laurels for Ladies in Country Club Mixed Foursome

The Country Club mixed foursome yielded strong scores as ladies aided partners. Mr. and Mrs. G. Herbert Windler won with a net 91 after a 21 handicap, while Hamlin and Miss Mary Hamlin earned best gross score finishing within bogey on the ninth hole behind the clubhouse.

Country Club G. Herbert Windler Young Hamlin Mary Hamlin

Kaleidoscopic May Festival in Boston Music Hall

A Boston spring feature, the annual May festival opens Saturday in Music Hall. Children, average nine years, perform dances and recitations with elaborate tableaux and calcium lighting. Mrs Lilla Wiles Wyman directs, with Mrs William Butler leading the charity-driven effort and Polly Queen as a highlighted act.

Boston Music Hat Red Men's Hall Lilla Wiles Wyman William &. Butler Miuen Butler Exeter Chambers Sue Lilla London Paris Sirs. Wyman Siusic Polle Raymond Gheanette McGhinches Polly Seannette McGlinchey Iuy Beekr Lalla Wyman Wharach Harry Dale Muggs Harry Haynes George Multard Ana Nats Edward Nieman Fioral Balietitta Tucker Effie Mood Morion Claire Colby Lneillie Perry Tmuzel Ina Colby Lillie Ruett Justine McLiughton Dusting McNangston Fiovs Princes Matfie Milliken Pitta Tucker Iva Kelli Fievenca Himean Myra White Haytes Siatre Colby Lilla Viles

Oriental Dance Night Sparks a Foster of Entertainment

A spirited procession opens with Arab-themed cloaked figures then reveals Oriental maidens in veils. The crowd enjoys a friendly finale as dancers Ashley Afcore Nauss Nelligan Norwell Turner Jones Foster partner with Myra White Haynes and George Nauss as soloists. The program features Baby Clifford Justine McNaughton and many favorites with an illustrated Souvenir.

Ona Hanson Olive Wales Vivian Olive Greenlaw Lil Wandery Dorothy Reeves Lilie Kaufman Pauline Mason Lillian Jacobs Juliet Day Rosalin Blumberg Gera Levin Helen Kilmurry Olive Bell Kitty Park Isthe? Cook Lillian Goldstein Mabel Niederaurer Lillian Niederaurer Fern Vosster Mabel Prince Cov. Prince Battie Moran Eleanora Curtis Florence Himeon May MckKenzie Spencer and Brunett Tearhi Ashley Afcore Nauss Nelligan Norwell Turner Jones I‘oster Tucker Milliken Td Haynes Colby Kellie Poole Frazier Myra White Haynes George Nauss Clifford Justine McNaughton

Turkey to Pay Missionary Claims in Armenian Troubles

Inquiry from Washington confirms Europe reports that the Ottoman government will pay claims of American missionaries for property destroyed during Armenian troubles. Also noted Admiral Farragut’s flagship Traftford, overhauled at Mare Island, assigned to the training service along with the Mohican and Monsagalweia on the Atlantic coast.

Turkey Waslington Europe United States Constantinople Mr. Straus Washington Farragut Traftford Mare Island Atlantic

Gardner Beats Hogan In Rough Twenty Round Bout

Oscar Gardner known as the Omaha Kid won the decision over Tommy Hogan the New York featherweight in a brutal twenty round match in Louisville. Gardner targeted Hogan's stomach and Hogan opened a gash over Gardner's right eye with blood streaming to his corner. In the eighteenth round Hogan landed a powerful blow to Gardner's chin but the bell saved Gardner from knockout. The crowd and many observers felt the bout should have ended as a draw.

Louisville Oscar Gardner Tommy Hogan New York Gardner Hogan

Ministers in the Bowery Yale Divinity students tour New York slums

Thirty young ministers from Yale Divinity School, licensed to preach nationwide, complete their studies with a week in New York City slums. Guided by college settlement leaders, the group samples urban life to inform future sermons, led by Professor William J. Blackman.

SW Ian IN Com MaceThirty Yale Divinity School United States New York Yale William J. Blackman Department of Social Science

Chilean Naval Vessel Reported Wrecked

Valparaiso May 4 The government reports the wreck of a Chilian naval vessel in the Straits of Magellan no further details are available at this time.

Valparaiso, Chili Straits of Magellan

Victoria Yacht Returns After Weather Delay

The royal yacht with Queen Victoria aboard left Cherbourg for an island and returned soon due to heavy weather as reported from May 4.

Cherbourg Royal Yacht Queen Victoria

Burlingame Defeats Bohemian Champion in Two Falls

Baltimore May 4 George Burlingame the state heavyweight wrestler defeated John Frone who claims Bohemian title in two straight falls lasting 4 57 and 4 0. Red Packham of Cincinnati won the first and third falls from Jack Knight in 4 59 and 40 seconds. Knight’s time for the second fall was 1 40.

Baltimore George Burlingame John Frone Bohemia Burlingame

Infant found abandoned at church steps in Whitmore Street

A two week old female infant was discovered on the steps of the parochial residence at St James Catholic Church on Whitmore Street around 8 30 last evening. She was dressed only in an undervest and wrapped in a sheet and was sleeping calmly. Priests opted to care for the child rather than send her to a foundling asylum.

St. James Catholic Church Whitmore Street Foundling Asylum

Dumond Liquor License Bill Advances to Governor

The Dumond liquor license bill passed the House yesterday after long debate and proceeded to the Senate with all rules suspended. Today after enactment it goes to the Governor for signature while opponents could muster only seven votes in the House.

House Senate

Trenton Girl Dies After Rope Jumping

A six year old girl Nellie Simmons of Trenton New Jersey died last night from the effects of jumping rope. She played yesterday at noon in a schoolyard and jumped rope until exhausted. She became ill and was carried home. Convulsions followed and she died in great agony.

Trenton N. J Nellie Simmons

Canons Change Allow Laymen on Ecclesiastical Courts

The Massachusetts Episcopal diocese revised its canons to permit laymen to sit on ecclesiastical courts judging clergymen except in cases of heresy. Dr. I Winchester Donald opposed the proposal as the committee on canons and discipline unanimously backed its report after lengthy consideration.

Massachusets Episcopal Diocese I. Winchester Donald Committee On Canons and Discipline

Governor Signs Chelsea Charter and Caucus Act

Governor Wolcott signed yesterday the Chelsea charter bill the caucus act and the resolve in favor of the family of Colonel E Bogan and others. The Boston aldermanic bill and the bill concerning the marking of renovated butter remain unsigned on the Governor's table.

Wolcott Chelsea E. Bogan Boston

Pauncefote Expected to Receive Peerage

London reports that Sir Julian Pauncefote the British ambassador to the United States is expected to be elevated to the peerage on the Queen's Birthday May 4 in recognition of his distinguished services in Washington.

London Julian Pauncefote United States Washington

Quincy s Career The Hire and work of Mayor Josiah Quincy

The Review of Reviews highlights Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy as a leading figure in public life. It notes his rapid departures yet constructive public enterprise, his disciplined, unemotional demeanor, and his scholarly origin. The piece argues extending his term could further Boston’s progress toward a modern municipal era.

George E. Hooker Josiah Quincy Boston Public Alayer Boston Quincey Cleveland National Committee State Department Washington Hooker Pingree Detroit Quincy America

Fight in Denver Accepts $25,000 Purse for Jeffries Fitzsimmons

Telegrams reached Manager Flotio of the Colorado Athletic Association confirming Brady and Julian representing Jeffries and Fitzsimmons accepted a $25 000 purse for the bout in Denver.

Denver Cal Flotio Colorado Athletic Association Brady Julian Jeffries Fitzsimmons

Runaway accident injures two in Brookline line collision

Captain RR Harrison of Harrison Bottling Company and Miss Myra H Goodwin were struck by a frightened horse on Commonwealth avenue near St Marys street at the Brookline line. Harrison suffered head and body injuries and was taken home to 172 Summer street Somerville. Goodwin later reached Grogan's stable then home, her bicycle and buggy badly damaged. The horse fled toward Brighton and was captured there. The accident occurred about 6:20 PM.

Stanley Harrison Harrison Bottling Company Commonwealth Avenue St. Mary’s Street Brookline Myra F H. Goodwin Barstow Street Allstow Captain Harrison Brighton Harrison Summer Street Somerville Grogan

Water for Deer Island Well Aims at Savings

Commissioner Marshall of the penal institutions department to attend a national charities and corrections conference in Cincinnati this month. He reports Deer Island’s artesian well yielding sixty gallons per minute from 234 feet deep, clean and soft water, at a cost of about $1200 to establish. City engineer values the well at $169000 and the department now spends about $4060 yearly for Boston water, promising substantial savings.

Marshall Penal Institutions Department Quincy Nations Conference of Charities and Corrections Cincinnati Boston Deer Island Mgr. Marshall

Toledo Mayor Announces Run for Governor at Republican Convention

Toledo, O May 4 Mayor Jones announced he would seek the Republican nomination for governor at the next Republican convention.

Toledo Jones

Van Horn Hanged for 1896 Murder in Scranton Jail

George M. Van Horn was hanged at 10 03 this morning in the county jail for the murder of Mrs Josephine Wescott. He faced the end with calm concern and bid farewell to his family before the final march to the scaffold. He stabbed the woman in her cellar on August 28, 1896 after a quarrel over leaving the boardinghouse.

Scranton Penn George M. van Horn van Horn Josephine Wescott

Aldermen Tribunal Denies Prohibition in Thoits Property Case

Judge Morton of the Supreme Court refuses to issue a writ of prohibition against the Boston Board of Aldermen acting as county commissioners. The ruling concerns the Thoits petition over damages for taking Lizzie G Thoits 15 Porter street by the railway under Chapter 648 of 1894. The decision decides whether county or street commissioners shall assess damages with many similar cases pending.

Morton Supreme Court Boston Elevated Street Railway Company City of Boston Lizzie G. Thoits Porter Street County Commissioners Board of Street Commissioners

Equitable Life to Appeal Supreme Court Ruling

In New York on May 4 the Equitable Life Assurance Society announced it will appeal a Supreme Court demurrer ruling. The decision allows a policy holder to sue for a share of reserve surplus. Vice President Als eumler said the case will go to the Court of Appeals for possible reversal. potential merit trial could involve about 4 million dollars plus retained sums.

New York Equitable Life Assurance Society Supreme Court Alse Uimler

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