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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1902

Page

2

Kosher Rioters Clash With Police in New York

May 15 report describes Hebrew residents protesting meat sales in Kosher shops. Police lines barred access to several streets as crowds clashed, with arrests after night sticks were used. About 300 officers guarded the area. injuries included capsized helmets and blows to two officers.

New York Broome Norfolk Essex Ludlow Suffolk Delaney Grand Division Street Captain Walsh Searpeant McDermott Flying Club

Alexander or the Prince of Jerusalem in Boston Yiddish

Yiddish actors from New York present Alexander or the Prince of Jerusalem at Grand Opera House Boston next Tuesday May 20. Proceeds aid the Agudar Reim Association. Boris Thomasevsky leads, with Mme Sophia Karp and a strong cast under Joseph W Baentel.

Grand Opera House New York Agudar Reim Association Joseph Latiner Alexander Prince of Jerusalem Boris Thomasevsky Mme Sophia Karp Greenberg B. Bernstein Blanck Eisinberg Bernstein Joseph W. Baentel

City should own subways not lease terms dictate control

In a letter to the Post, B. J. Rothwell argues against a 30 year lease for the Washington Street subway by the Elevated Railway Co. The city would bear all financial risk and own the subway, while the company seeks extended control with minimal risk, urging city ownership and shorter leases.

Sir Elevated Railway Company Washington Street Tremont Street Subway Public Service Corporation Elevated Crane Tremont Street B. J. Rothwell Boston

Linden resident blasts Malden fire station understaffing

A Linden citizen complains that the Malden fire station at Linden is dangerously short staffed with only two men and a single wagon carrying heavy gear. He notes three of five alarms answered in two hours ending 6 p m May 14 and alleges the department refuses to allow Linden’s wagon to work at fires. He urges action to add men or call workers. Malden May 14.

Malden Linden Boston Maplewood Broadway Everett

Mayflower Club Dance at Curtis Hall in Jamaica

The Mayflower Club of Jamaica held its first annual reception and dance at Curtis Hall with nearly 200 couples. Mise Josephine Mulvey won a gold watch for selling the most tickets, and Miss Marguerite Murther received a gold ring as second prize. Floor officers included Misses Kittie Mee Namara Lizzie Eastman Margaret Connors Agnes Wyman and Lillie Gaylier. aids were Thomas Jensney John Clinton Henry Bowman and John Wymen.

Mayflower Club Jamaica Fiai Curtis Hall Mise Josephine Mulvey Marguerite Murther Kittie Mee- Namara Lizzie Eastman Margaret Connors Agnes Wyman Lillie Gaylier Richard G. Cape Aids Thomas J. Jensney John Clinton Henry Bowman John Wymen

Brilliant Plans For Cuban Inauguration

Havana May 15 Inauguration ceremonies will be held at noon Tuesday in private formal proceedings. Governor General Wood will deliver a War Department document announcing American relinquishment and Palma will give his address. Six hundred dismounted American troops will salute both flags. then Wood and staff will sail for home. Palma declares he will lead Cuba with unity beyond faction while facing intense political pressure.

Havana Congress Consular Corps Wood United States War Department Palma Plaza Morro Castle Nabecon General Wood Banda Key West Brooklyn Kanawha Island

Ceremonies In Alfonso's Honor In Madrid

May 15 Madrid opens official ceremonies honoring King Alfonso with a royal procession arrival by a royal train. Dignitaries including Duke of Connaught Prince Albert of Prussia and princes Vladimir of Denmark and Nicholas of Greece attend amid San Isidro celebrations. A grand banquet follows at the palace.

Madrid Alfonso Duke of Connaught Albert Prussia Vladimir Christian Denmark Nicholas Greece Monaco Siam San Isidro Prince of the Asturias Guard of Honor Prince Albert of Henry Mortimer Durand Crown Prince of Prince Vladimir of

Bold thieves foiled in audacious break in at Crystal Optical

At about 1:05 a.m. two youths, standing before Crystal Optical Company, forced their feet through large plate glass windows to stage a break in. The outward-bound electric car approached Washington street, masking the crash. An officer on the rear platform gave chase but the men escaped.

Washington Street Crystal Optical Company

Clerical man pockets found $100 bank note near Tremont

A weary clerkly man on Tremont street at 10 o clock last night picked up a crumpled $100 bill at Pemberton square, pocketed it after a suspicious glance, then examined its denomination in Tremont row jewelry window before hurrying into Scollay square subway station.

Tremont Street Pemberton Square Tremont Row Scollay Square

Wiley Beats Kelly in Auburn Lightweight Wrestling Show

At the armory athletic entertainment Max Wiley, lightweight wrestler, defeated Mike Kelly of Canada in two straight falls. Kid Herrick of Buffalo and Frank Mack of Chicago boxed three rounds, Mack winning the decision.

Auburn N. Y The Armory Tonight Max Wiley Mike Kelly Canada Kid Herrick Buffalo Frank Mack Chicago Mack

Butler Defeats in Motor Pace Races at Coliseum

In Atlanta on May 15 Bobby Walthour of Butler City defeated Nat Butler of Boston in two heats of a 13 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum. Walthour won the first heat of three miles in 4m 45s and, four laps ahead in the second heat of 10 miles, posted 17m 27s.

Atlanta Bobby”’ Walthour Nat Butler Boston Coliseum Walthour Butler

Gordon Bible and Missionary School exercises at church

The annual exercises of the Gordon Bible and Missionary Training School were held last evening at Clarendon Street Baptist Church. Rev. A. C. Dixon presided. Papers were read by Caleb Jenkins, C. Ellis, and Lizzie M. Colquhon. Dixon delivered an address praising the class and offering future guidance.

Gordon Bible and Missionary Training School Clarendon Street Baptist Church A. C. Dixon D. D Caleb Jenkins C. Ellis Lizzie M. Colquhon

Thrilling Chase to Catch Spray Ends in Doubtful Pace

A dramatic pursuit began toward Sorel as throttled hopes of overtaking Spray faded. The chances of success remained remote, with no real prospect of gaining ground on Spray at that moment.

Warrant for Georgia Fraud Suspects Arrested in Montreal

Marion Erwin district attorney of Georgia secured a warrant in Montreal for John F. Gaynor and Captain Greene two Savannah frauds contractors. They were arrested at Quebec’s Chateau Frontenac and placed on a tug to Montreal. Extradition proceedings follow under U S government demand and diplomatic surrender.

Montreal Marion Erwin Macon Southern District of Georgia Desnoyes John F. Gaynor Captain Greene Georgia Savannah Gaynor Greene Chateau Frontenac Quebec Erwin Carpenter United States

Legal arrest of Gaynor and Greene deemed lawful by US counsel

Montreal May 15 United States government counsel Donald MacMaster said the arrest of Gaynor and Greene was legal and intended for extradition. He dismissed kidnapping concerns, noting officers acted with expedition. The prisoners are to appear before Judge Lafontaine at 10 tomorrow morning as they are brought from Quebec. The Spray passed Sorrel at 11:45 and should arrive about 3:30 a.m.

Montreal Donald MacMaster United States Gaynor Greene Quebec Associated Press

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy 34th annual commence­ment exercises

Three women were among the candidates awarded degrees at the 34th annual commencement of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy held yesterday afternoon at Pharmacy Hall. Twenty three graduates received the degree of graduate in pharmacy and six received pharmaceutical chemist. Class day exercises started at 2 o’clock. Herman Francis Hawthorne delivered the welcome address.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Hall Herman Francis Hawthorne

Commencement Exercises at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy

Cc T Simpson president of the Alumni Association and Massa chusetts College of Pharmacy preside as the class history orator and valedictorian are named. Rev T Irving Reese delivers the address. Degrees conferred on graduates in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical chemists with a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick that evening.

Morris Venner Paddock Arthur Paul Jenkins James Masterson Sullivan Erwin Frank Hatch T. Irving Reese Milton Alumni Association William D. Wheeler William H. Puffer George Andrew Miller Mary Quin Phelan Bertha Pinkham Mary A. F. Whitmarsh Howard Dickinson Brewer Victor Hayleigh Chase Arthur Adams Jackson Franklin Horton Stacey Arthur Brooks Wood Brunswick

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