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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1895

Page

7

Floral Welcome as Christian Endeavor Plans Inspire Boston

Committees gear up for the Great Christian Army arrival in Boston for the convention. Foreman Bennett will lead about fifty garden designs to decorate the Public Garden by mid month with emblems crescents and medals. Subways and grass work follow, with Dr Clark in California sending praise for Western enthusiasm.

Christian Endeavor Curtis Doogue C. E. Crescent Committee of Washington Arlington Street Beacon Street Boylston Street Bennett Francis E. Clark California Dr. Clark Hill Dwight L. Moody Wilbur F. Chapman D. D H. M. Wharton Baltimore Boston Endeavorer

McDonald Bribery Trial Advances With Witness Testimony

On the second day of the McDonald bribery trial Charles S. Clark testified about plans to secure Alderman Hoyt's vote for a transfer. He recounted $50 given to Hoyt via Thomas H. Lawton and Clark, while Hoyt admitted receiving $50 but said it did not influence his vote. McDonald admitted giving the money to Laubham but denied knowing its intended use. The trial resumes with the jury to hear tomorrow.

Salem Thomas H. McDonald Hadley H. Hoyt Charles S. Clark McDonald Alderman Tilton Tilton Charles H Thomas H. Lawton Hoyt Pinkham Lawton State Clark Laubham

Gathering Wildflowers Shooting Wounds Miss Smith in Bedford

Miss Marion D. Smith, a popular Bedford resident, was shot in the arm by a poorly clad stranger while gathering wildflowers. A twig snap betrayed the assailant, described by Smith as a wild-eyed man with a revolver. Police suspect a recently released convict. the wound is not serious.

Bedford Marion D. Smith Miss Smith

Freight Brakeman Falls From Freight Car

Fred August aged 38 a freight brake man on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was knocked from the top of a freight car by a telltale wire between Forest Hills station and Keyes street crossing of the Providence division last night He fell under the cars and the flesh of the accident victim was not immediately known

Fred August New York, New Haven & Hartford Forest Hills Keyes Street Providence

Moxom Named to West Presbyterian Pulpit in New York

The Rev. Dr. Philip S. Moxom was unanimously elected to fill the pulpit of the West Presbyterian Church on West Forty-second Street in New York. He previously preached in Cleveland Boston and Springfield and is noted for his 1860s Civil War service and advocacy of municipal ownership of electric light and gas supplies. He is six feet three inches tall.

New York Philip S. Moxom West Presbyterian Church West Forty-second Street Cleveland Boston Springfield West Presbyterian Dr. Paxton Jay Gould Russell Sage Henry M. Flagler Dr. Moxom Markham Canada Seventy-eighth Illinois Regiment Bewley Fort Donelson Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry Bellevue Mich Isabel Adam Elliott Barre County Albion Rochester N. Y Baptist Church of Mount Morris First Baptist Church of

Plans for a Winchester Woburn boulevard across Mystic Lake

Winchester and Woburn park commissioners and local real estate leaders discussed a proposed boulevard along the east shore of Mystic Lake crossing peninsulas to the west side of Winchester and along Horn Pond. The plan, deemed feasible, would link with Everett avenue Wedgemere and Wildwood, then Woodside road to Lake avenue, with potential inclusion of Horn Pond and Horn Pond Mountain in the metropolitan system.

Winchester Mystic Lake Peninsular Woburn Horn Pond Winchester and Woburn Park Commissioners Winchester Real Estate Metropolitan Boulevard Everett Avenue Wedgemere Avenue Wildwood Street Cambridge Street Woodside Road Winter Pond Lake Avenue Metropolitan Park Commissioners Horn Pond Mountain

Bohemian visits professor to test unknown substance

In San Francisco Professor Price tastes a dark brown substance on paper with Petie present. The tongue test yields bitter taste but no paralysis or alkaloids detected. Petie calls a veterinary surgeon after the exchange to identify the mystery substance.

Professor Price San Francisco Petie

Yale seniors elects to Skull and Bones Scroll and Keys and Wolf’s Head

Yale students crowd the campus to mark the annual slapping ceremony naming new members to Skull and Bones Scroll and Keys and Wolf’s Head societies. The announced lists include A P Stokes Jr New York and George Z Gray New York among others across the three societies.

Skull and Bones A. P. Stokes, Jr New York M. C D. McKee Washington Maitland Griggs Hartford William M. Beard Poughkeepsie N. Y Ward Cheney South Manchester St. Paul W. R. Smith Brinkerhorft Thorne James Neale Kittanning Penn W. R. Cross Scroll and Keys G. H. Nettleton Boston George Z. Gray W. S. Hoyt Stamford Norman Williams Chicago Clarence DeWitt H. H. Benedict New Haven Clarence Day Edgar C. Lackland St. Louis Russell Colgate Orange N. J A. G. C. Sage Ithaca W. S. Miller Elliot Sumner L. P. Sheldon Rutland Harry J. Fisher A. E. Foote Wolf’s Head W. P Port of Spain Trinidad W. B. Ford Detroit Thomas F. Archbald Scranton George X. McLanahan Washington, D. C Alexander S. Cochran Alfred H. Bello Dallas Tex

Prolific smoker’s ride sparks match debate on a car

A prosperous man with a cigar case boards a cross town car. The driver offers matches from Sallers as the man laments not having a light. The exchange reveals a culture of sharing cigars and light, ending with the ride continuing in silence.

Havana Sallers

Intercollegiate meet expectations split among Penn Yale Harvard

The Intercollegiate Athletic Association's annual meeting in New York discussed eligibility protests involving Dartmouth Princeton and Union College. Penn Yale and Harvard are favored to carry banner honors with Ramsdell fit and racing form noted. Ticket demand for the event runs high with coaching space for fourteen drags secured and a 50-member Philadelphia contingent arriving.

New York The Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fifth Avenue Hotel M. Kendrick University of Pennsylvania Russell N. van Arsdale Rutgers George Compton Harvard George R. Swain Princeton BE. L. Wallschied University of New York G. T. Kirby Columbia BH. P. Andrews Cornell Charlie Kilpatrick United States Canada Union College Bryant Savoy Ramsdell Mr. North Dartmouth Bristol Yale Murray Hill Windsor Syracuse Union Strathmore Grand Union Pennsylvania Ramesdell

Harvard Has Hopes in Intercollegiate Track Meet

Harvard sails to New York for the two day intercollegiate track meet at Berkeley Oval with Yale favored for first place and Harvard aiming for second. The Crimson send twenty six athletes led by Captain Bingham as Gram of Iowa is tipped for the 100 yard dash.

Berkeley Oval New York City Yale Harvard Pennsylvania University of California California University of Iowa Gram Windsor Harvard Square Bingham Lathrop Hollister Guy Gary

Harvard Varsity Crew Shows New Lineup After Long Break

Harvard's varsity eight resumed with Captain Kilton and Coach Watson guiding a lineup featuring Wrightington at No 4 and Chatman at No 3 after a month without practice. Freshman crew adds J C Rice at bow as D F Jones coaches briefly until Kidder returns from New York.

Harvard Damon Stroke Bullard Fennessy Watriss Wrightington Stillman Chatman Shepard Bow Lewis D. F. Jones Kidder New York J. C. Rice Goodrich Seaver Ames A. H. Rice Jennings Hurley

Runaway Horse Run Amok Wrecks Street In West Roxbury

A carriage horse driven by James Mahone of Benton Street bolted after a passing train at Forest Hills Station. The horse dashed to Washington Street and struck carpenter John McPherson of Hyde Park Avenue, causing a probable skull fracture and critical condition.

James Mahone Benton Streets Forest Hills Washington Street West Roxbury John McPherson Hyde Park Avenue McPherson

Rockport Quarry Worker In Critical Condition After Explosion

Thomas W. Allen of Rockport Massachusetts lies in a very critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital with internal and other injuries from a premature quarry explosion that occurred yesterday. Authorities fear his death is imminent.

Thomas W. Allen Rockport Mass Massachusetts General Hospital Allen

Boston to Norwood Bicycle Trip Through New England Charm

The writer sketches a Sunday bicycle excursion from Copley Square Boston to Norwood and back covering about 24 miles. Highlights include Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Beacon Street residences, rural farms and a sheep fold, the Charles River views, Bridge House drinks, the Norfolk County Court House, and stops at Nomwood Jamaica Pond and Forest Hills. The piece notes timing from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and comments on road quality and scenery.

Boston New England Copley Square Dartmouth Street Commonwealth Avenue Back Bay Park Beacon Street Chestnut Hill Reservoir Newton Centre Centre Street Dedham Street Joe Spring Street Charles River Bridge House Bridge Street Norwood Dedham Norfolk County Court House Washington Street Charles Blue Hills Stony Brook Reservation Metropolitan Park System Forest Hills Station Morton Street Arnold Aboretum Jamaica Pond Jamaica Way Brookline Way Back Bay Fens

Gideon’s Gifts Race Committee Sanctions and Dates

Philadelphia May 23 The weekly bulletin from Chairman Gideon of the L A W racing committee lists transfers suspensions and new circuit dates. Notables include Godfrey Schmidt Los Angeles upgraded to Class B and a long roster of suspensions for unsanctioned races and amateur status investigations across multiple cities.

Philadelphia Gideon Racing Committee Godfrey Schmidt Los Angeles Cal Thomas Hayelden Joseph Mahoney Oakland P. G. Liest C. H. Leopold W. H. Connery A. Mordicai Savannah Inl Fred Taylor Dallas Tex C. H. Lush Amityville L. 1 N. Y Big Four C. C Mansfield Thomas W. Eck Racing Board Paul Grosch New York Fred C. List Fred H. Fellows Fred W. Fisher Fred J. Barry Syracuse C. M. Evans George Weiler A. W. Caine, Jr Hi. J. Ripnetoe KE. Sciefski Frank Thatcher H. B. Conibear Morley Hazzard Arthur Liday Thorwald Jensen Salt Rensselaer P. I. Union Troy N.Y Memphis Cycle Club Memphis Tens Lobdell Cycling Club Marinette Big¢ Four Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association Terre Haute Ind Tenn Columbus Wheel Club Columbus C. D. Brooke Coshocton Independence Athletic Association Independence Tune Pennsylvania Bicycle Club Penn University of Pennsylvania Rutgers College A. A New Brunswick N. J Denver Athletic Club Denver University of Rochester Rochester High School Athletic Association Manual Training School Athletic Association Tri-State Agricultural Association Cumberland Philadelphia Turngemeinde North Sixth Street California Cycle Racing Circuit Confederation Santa Barbara Ventura Pasadena San Bernardino Santa Anna Riverside San Diego Bakersfield California Cycle Racing Circuit Federation Fresno St. Andrew's Society San Rafael Wheelmen’s Training League Angeles Eschscholtzia Matyevilied Berwick Cycle Club Berwick Elmira Athletic Association Elmira Potomac Wheelmen Riverview Howard Grinnell Ta Iowa Intercollegiate A. A

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