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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1905

Page

5

Harvard Crimson Set To Top Yale In Big Meet

Harvard leads Yale 19 to 5 as the Crimson rush through the dashes in New Haven next Saturday. Captain Schick and Lawrence Dodge are favored in the 100 and 220 yard dashes with Dives expected to win the 440. Yale counters with Old Eli in runs and field events aiming to shift momentum.

Harvard Yale New Haven Crimson Schick Lawrence Dodge The Eli Captain Schick England Mechanics’ Building Soldiers Field Volkmann School Dodge Robinson Twitchell Dives Ewing Burnap

Volkmann Faces Roxbury Latin In Interprelinary Defeat

Roxbury Latin beat Volkmann 5 to 3 as Briggs pitched well while Everts held the offense in check. Key plays included a one-handed catch by Twitchell on a carromed ball and two costly errors by Twitchell in the second inning. Livermore and Fox contributed two singles each for Volkmann despite the loss.

Roxbury Volkmann Dorchester Briggs Everts Twitchell Jacques Little “Decker” Fox Livermore Woodruff Ale jWrruff T’mpson Liv’more Kennedy Berding Ei Bailey P . Ooth Perea Reverts Schrigley Adekipetah Follett R. F Pisarse Mosser C. F Pevear Dresser Fox Thompson Shrigley Tom Morris

Emerald Football Club Elects Officers

The Emerald Football Club of East Boston held a meeting at Hibernian Hall and elected officers including Michael Lanning president Daniel Crowley vice president Daniel Buckley financial secretary James C Shea recording secretary James Hetherington treasurer Thomas Murphy captain Edward Brady vice captain The club aims to arrange a Memorial Day football match.

Emerald Football Club East Boston Hibernian

Fruit steamer David Ashore Near Miami

Word reached yesterday that the fruit steamer David, formerly the Santuit, left for Jacksonville last week and called at Miami for bunker coal. Tugs have been sent to aid as she lies in a perilous position. the vessel has a long history in fruit and coal trade and was once owned by L. G. Burnham.

David Jacksonville Miami Santuit L. G. Burnham

Noble & Greenough Downs Milton Academy in Rain Shortened Game

Noble & Greenough defeated Milton Academy 8 to 4 in an Interpreparatory league game at Milton before rain halted play in the seventh inning. Charley Inches and Dickey Field sparked Noble & Greenough with strong defense and hitting as umpire Hallahan called the contest after Noble had tallied in the seventh.

Milton Academy Noble & Greenough Milton Thomas’ Benders Charley Inches Dickey Field Hallahan Noble N. & G. Milton Academy Bhpo.ae Bh.po A.E. Dana Wood Johnson Severence Gilbert Pond Hall Oj Davis R. F Minot Jordan C. F Mitch Dana Inches Field Woodworth Davis Thomas Pope Beverbace Parker

How the Racers Compare

List of racer names and owners including Valhalla Earl of Crawford Apache Edmund Randolph Utowawa A V Armour Thistle R E Tod Sunbeam Lord Brassey Atlantic Wilson Marshall Hamburg German Syndicate Hildegarde E R Coleman Endymion G A Lauder Jr Ailsa H S Redmond Fleu de Lys Dr L A Stimso

Valhalla Earl of Crawford Apache Edmund Randolph Utowawa A. V. Armour Thistle R. E. Tod Sunbeam Lord Brassey Atlantic Wilson Marshall Hamburg Hildegarde E. R. Coleman Endymion G. A. Lauder, Jr Ailsa H. S. Redmond

Yachts Ready for Big Ocean Race Today

The fleet gathered in the Hook as fog and mist lingered. The start was postponed to noon tomorrow after repairs to a damaged bulwark on a yacht and several vessels rode at anchor with tugs and excursion boats watching.

Erie Basin Stimson Hook Vigilant Hebbinghaus Charles Barr Jersey Earl of Crawford

Girl May Sail Fleur de Lys In Big Ocean Race

Miss Candace C. Stimson joined the Fleur de Lys to sail in a major ocean race off New York. Daughter of Dr. Lewis A. Stimson, she has previously steered the yacht in the 1903 Atlantic Yacht Club race and aims to win this time despite challenging winds.

New York Candace C. Stimson Lewis A. Stimson Tompkinsville Gloucester Sandy Hook Miss Stimson Bohlin North Atlantic Atlantic Yacht Club Cape May

Veteran Takes His Life After Idle Period

Dana Dodge aged 60 killed himself with Paris green in Lawrence on May 16 after 12 weeks of idle time since being laid off from the Boston and Maine railroad. A Civil War veteran, he left a mother and a brother in Haverhill as survivors.

Lawrence Dana Dodge Paris Green Boston & Maine Railroad Haverhill

Photographer Horner Moves to New Studio on Washington Street

Carl J. Horner, a renowned photographer, relocates from 11 Winter Street to a larger studio at 387 Washington Street opposite Franklin. He has photographed every major league ballplayer in recent years and boasts one of the finest baseball photograph collections in the country.

Carl J. Horner Winter Street Washington Street Franklin Mr. Horner

Mayor’s Veto on Hospital Sparks Council Debate

Aldermen challenge mayor’s veto on a hospital order amid a legislative split. Nolan leads opposition while others back the measure, predicting a tense vote and possible political fallout. East Boston editor notes support for the institution on the island district.

Mayor's veto on East Boston hospital bill signals re election doubt

A prominent Democratic figure says Mayor Collins vetoing the East Boston hospital bill indicates he may not seek re election. The critic notes the $100,000 relief station benefits many workers and districts beyond East Boston and questions home rule. Another Democrat doubts party forces will sustain the veto in the City Council.

Nolan Collins East Boston Hospital East Boston Island South Boston Charlestown

Mayor's veto of East Boston hospital plan sparks questions

A letter to the editor questions Mayor's veto of a Taylor East Boston hospital funding bill. The writer argues life outweighed $100,000 and hints at political motives, asking for the full reason behind the veto and home rule concerns. The author notes the need for ambulance access and a ferryboat, urging transparency.

No approval stamp halts East Boston hospital rights

To the Editor of the Post Sir Mayor Collins in putting his disapproval stamp on the philanthropic project to give East Boston citizens hospital privileges has, it appears to me, done

Post Collins East Boston Citizens Hospital

Trade Association to Confer With Mayor Over East Boston Hospital Relief

East Boston Citizens' Trade Association held a meeting with President James E. Maguire presiding. Members discussed securing hospital relief and the Mayor's veto, and a committee was formed to confer with the Mayor on a practical method to overcome objections.

Mayor Cries for Wage Earner Refuge

Letter to the Editor criticizes Mayor Collins for delaying relief measures for injured workers and urges compassion for a child awaiting removal to Boston for treatment. The writer argues the mayor’s signature on the order harms the honest and hard-working class.

Collins Boston

Dartmouth Victor In Debate With Williams

Hanover May 16 Dartmouth won the 10th annual joint debate with Williams tonight in the College Church supporting the negative side of the proposition that the Monroe doctrine as interpreted by Roosevelt should be adopted as national policy Governor John McLane presided and the judges were Frederick Dodge Charles S Hamlin and Edgar J Rich all of Boston

Hanover Dartmouth Williams College Church Roosevelt John McLane Frederick Dodge Charles S. Hamlin Edgar J. Rich Boston

Arm Torn Off At Laundry in Bristol Street Incident

In a Bristol street laundry, William Goudie of 58 Northampton Street had his right forearm torn away after his arm was caught in a wringing machine. He was taken to City Hospital where surgeons amputated above the elbow.

Bristol Street William Goudie Northampton Street City Hospital

Man Run Down by Wagon Causing Severe Injuries

Edward Farren aged 55 of 26 Andrews street was struck at Selem and Parmenter by a wagon owned by M. O Keeffe and driven by Patrick McNamara of 122 Vernon street. He suffered fractured ribs internal injuries and multiple bruises and is on the dangerous list after refusing operation.

Selem Street Parmenter Street Edward Farren Andrews Street M. O’keeffe Patrick McNamara Vernon Street

St Peter's Parish Reunion Tonight in Dorchester Halls

The St Peter's parish reunion in Dorchester at Paul Revere and Mechanics halls occurs tonight with dancing and whist. Hon John F Fitzgerald sponsored one of the first twizes for whist and the Catholic Club the other. Father Ronan and Alderman Hennessey oversee arrangements and expect a grand success.

St. Peter’s Parish Dorchester Paul Revere and Mechanics’ Halls John F. Fitzgerald Father Ronan Hennessey

Everett Club Elects Officers At Eighth Reunion

Sixty members of the Everett Club of Everett gathered for their eighth annual reunion election of officers and banquet at the American House. New officers include President L. P. Savin and Vice President J. F. Dixon with secretaries and treasurers named. Members from Worcester Springfield Canton Woonsocket and Hartford attended.

Everett Club Everett American House L. P. Savin J. F. Dixon W. T. Vaughan W. E. Gowen J. H., Reid F. J. Bussey J. E. Newhall A. F. Keefe E. E. Peasley M. W. Sellers C. D. Fisher Worcester Springfield Canton Woonsocket Hartford

Twin marriage sparks family travel in Watertown saga

The Post reports from Watertown that Mrs Clapp’s whereabouts are unknown since her marriage. The couple traveled with Mrs Reise’s daughter who was said to live in Somerville but was in Taunton on business. The newlyweds left Westminster street and may not return for a week while families discuss outcomes.

Reiser Dexter Avenue Watertown Post

Jews Highlight Social Ideals In World Progress

Dr Charles Fleischer at the Elysium Club argues Jewish social ideals shaped Western thought and Bible Christianity. He notes Jews have a genius for solving social problems and calls Jews to lead in forming human social ideals. He cites Karl Marx and Ferdinand Lasalle as Jewish leaders in socialist movements.

Elysium Club Charles Fleischer Dr. Fleischer Karl Marx Ferdinand Lasalle

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