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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1895

Page

6

Cyclists brave a rainy New Hampshire state meet in Keene

Cyclists faced heavy rain and crowds as riders from Salem and Haverhill arrived by train to the New Hampshire Division L A W state meet at Keene Driving Park. Prominent figures include Robert T Kingsbury and A W Provenche, with preparations led by President Pelts for the July 4 events.

Brockton Garden City Jupiter Pluvius Salem Haverhill Boston Elm Street John WA Malden Ohn J New Hampshire President Pelts Race R. T. Kingsbury Samuel Patrick C. I. Gould L. C. Norwood A. W. Provenchee C. M. Norwood P. F. Babbidge E. L. Sparks A. W. Pressler J. J. Donahue W. M. Kimball F. G. Dort L. R. Eaton W. H. Guernsey W- H. Philbrick C. G. Shedd H. R. Beals Charles Hartwell F. E. Kingspury J. B. Hyland B. C. Russell G. F. Ball W. A. Grimes H. H. Colony C. A. Little E. W. Fitch Keene Driving Park Robert T. Kingsbury Keene N. H Willis Tray Titus Wat Laurens Meintgis Press Cycling Club A. J. Ochs Harrison K. Caner Philadelphia New York Ken

Riverfront foul smells prompt health board appeal

Charles Street riverbank residents south of West Boston Bridge demand action from the Board of Health and Harbor Commission over odors from low tide refuse. They accuse the Charlesbank sea wall extension of trapping waste, oils, and dead animals, seeking a cheap subway project as a partial remedy.

Charles Street West Boston Bridge Park Commissioners Charlesbank Winao Board of Health Harbor and Land Commissioners Ana State Board of Health Boards of Health Eye and Ear Infirmary Farrell Post Park Commission

Meade Case Yet Unresolved Amid Meant Adverse Remarks

Washington May 12 The administration has taken no action on Admiral Meade's case pending explanation of remarks reportedly derogatory to his superiors. Secretary Herbert indicated Meade will be held to account if quotes are correct. Fate of retirement, court martial, and political implications hinge on Meade's forthcoming reply and officials fear rivals will seek political gain.

Washington Meade Herbert Department Admiral Meade Dr. Kersitner United States West Indies Dr. Kershner

Washington Beats Louisville in 10–6 Victory

Washington defeated Louisville 10 to 6 before about 5000 fans in Louisville. Washington pitchers Knell and Luby were knocked out early as the visitors tallied 16 hits to Louisville's 10. Errors totaled four for Washington and three for Louisville. Batters Maul Maguire Knell Luby Mc Dermott and Cate starred for the winners.

Louisville Washingtons Knell Luby Washington Erros Batterdes—Maul Maguire McDermott Cate

Miss Mary A. Dodge Not Seriously Ill Say Beale

Washington report states Miss Mary A. Dodge cousin of the late James G. Blaine is ill but not seriously. Mrs. Truxton Beale announced that her sickness is due to a temporary condition and not a stroke, with doctors and attenders present.

Washington Mary A. Dodge Gail Hamilton Fion James G. Blaine Truxton Beale Miss Dodge Wren

Thought of Baby First in South Chicago Riots Visit

Mrs Paula Pota wife of a South Chicago rioter who could not post bail visited her husband at the police station with a year old baby and a 6 year old son. The boy clutched a slice of bread and a cake saved for him by his father but gave it to his mother saying keep for baby.

LeBrun Slamin Cleary Estes West Scott Martin Joseph Scott Henry L. Sargent Gilman Thomas Bragen Charles B. Costello Dumont Warren Chicago Paula Pota South Chicago Polack

Russia Japan Talks Continue In Friendliest Manner

London dispatch reports final negotiations between Russia and Japan advancing in the most cordial tone as of May 12.

London the Post St. Petersburg Russia Japan

BOU RDED and FACES N Erradicated Cryed

A cryptic OCR fragment presents unclear names and phrases with no coherent event or details. It contains scattered letters and partial words making interpretation impossible.

Rankling prospects for police promotions across ranks

The article recalls polemics over expected promotions in the police service, noting the transfer of personnel to headquarters and possible raises for probationary officers. It highlights George F. Pinkerton and Manley A. Whitman, both hired in 1878, with Pinkerton’s path from Division 3 to headquarters and back as a focal point.

Boston Police Commissioners Detective Bureau Post George F. Pinkerton Police Department

Druggists’ Licenses Debated as Certificates Delayed

Statewide delays in liquor license certificates affect about 800 druggists with 1088 applications, 298 refusals, and appeals ongoing. The Pharmacy Board defends its judgments while hearings continue, and officials say discrimination is not intended though some groups allege prejudice.

Pharmacy Board

Philo Celtic Society Delays Anniversary Outing

Last evening at the Irish school rooms the Philo Celtic Society postponed its anniversary celebration to an outing due to the rain storm. Many postal cards addressed in Gaelic last week were not delivered and a committee was appointed to investigate with the postmaster and report next meeting.

Philo- Celtic Society Washington Street J. H. Sullivan

Cannot Bear Thin Pain Its Motto Feels Forced

A fragmentary note seems to express distress over bearing pain and a plea for relief. The terse lines imply inner struggle and a desire for strong support or comfort.

Smoke Alarm at Potter's Hotel Sparks Fire Call

High winds and a faulty draught caused heavy smoke from a chimney at Potter's Hotel 2148 Washington Highlands. An excited passerby sounded an alarm from Box 21 at 4:35 PM, but the blaze proved false.

Potter's Hotel Washington Street Highlands

Overdue Colliers Reach Marblehead After Delay

The colliers Ida Mather Tillie Derby and Georgie Clark with 1800 tons of coal for Humphrey and Twisden and J. S. Martin arrived in Marblehead May 12 after being several days overdue. The Mather narrowly avoided grounding at Goodwin's Head as wind died and tide carried her inshore, then she was warped off charge cargo.

Marblehead Ida Mather Tillie Derby Georgie Clark Humphrey Twisden Martin Mather Goodwin

Women Bicycle Costume Draft Seeks Boston Prize

The Post offers cash prizes for the three best descriptions of bicycle trips near Boston with sketches or photos. A fitness essay promotes tailor made outfits with light materials for women riders, detailing breeches, shirt, cap, gloves, and colors, plus a humor filled travelogue from Merrimac Square to Bedford and Concord by Harry Wescott Clough of Lowell.

Boston Harriet Chantier Winthrop The Post Lso Massachusetts Bicycle Department the Post

Fair bicyclists' work on rough East Lynn roads

Twenty girls in knickerbockers, angered by damaged bicycle tires, spent a week with picks and shovels in East Lynn. They raked cobbles and leveled ruts, fixing several miles of streets, then paused, claiming to have shown the city fathers a good example.

New London Knickerbockers East Lynn

Austrian rider Gerger wins Bordeaux to Paris cycling classic

The Paris to Bordeaux road race, 592 kilometres, finished in 24 hours 12 minutes by Gerger, an Austrian amateur, beating Lesna’s record by 58 minutes 67 seconds. Myer, a professional, was second in 25 hours 30 minutes, Corre third, among 84 starters with 20 foreigners. Dunwoody won the 1000 metre amateur race at Sein Velodrome.

Paris Bordeaux Gerger Lesna Myer Corre Lucas Sein Velodrome Dunwody

Boston Press Club Smoker Scheduled at Borworth Street

The next Boston Press Club smoker will be held at the club house 14 Borworth Street Boston next Tuesday at 8 oclock. The event promises an entertaining programme and informal proceedings. Suburban newspaper men are invited and refreshments will be served.

Boston Press Club Borworth Street Boston

Sixty ninth Congregational Home Missionary Society Meet

Saratoga Springs hosts the sixty ninth annual Congregational Home Missionary Society gathering on June 4 and 6. The program features addresses by prominent Congregationalists from across the United States.

Saratoga Springs Congregational Home Missionary Society United States

Deaths in Winchester Cambridge and Charlestown

Death notices from Winchester Cambridge and Charlestown announce Mary Lanman Underwood aged 26 whose funeral will be May 14 at 5 p m from Main and Chestnut streets Winchester with burial in Norwich Conn Margaret M Galvin aged 90 whose funeral is May 14 at 8 a m from Fresh Pond lane Brattle street and St Peter's Church Concord avenue Kenneth Wilkie son of James and Elizabeth Wilkie aged 8 months 26 days funeral May 13 at 2 p m from No 14 Monument square Charlestown relative invites attendees

St. Peter's Church Concord Avenue Wilkie Charlestown Kenneth James Elizabeth W

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