Man Rescued After Jump at Meridian Street Bridge
Charles Brusches, a Swiss resident of 88 Winnisimmet Street Chelsea, leapt from the Meridian Street Bridge at 4 15 am but was saved by the bridge superintendent and Officers Bailey and O'Donnell and taken to Station 7. The cause of the attempted death remains unknown.
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Charles Brusches
Meridian Street Bridge
Bailey
O’donnell
Bruschestere
Winnisimmet Street
Chelsea
John A. Hawes
Maverick Church
Joseph Hooker
Central Square Baptist Church
Frederick M. Gardner
East Boston
Boston
Winnisimmet Ferry Company
Zenith Lodge of Odd Fellows
Central Hall
William Long
Armory Hall
Camden Street
Testimonial to Cogelyin at Bethesda Hall a Grandeur
The Cogelyin testimonial at Bethesda Hall drew a large crowd with Ed L Hopkins and a long list of helpers. Residents urge immediate repairs to seating at Thomas Park, a prized peninsula spot. A private musicale at J Harry Joyce's home featured the Lyceum Orchestra and notable performers. The Wickett Associates plan a Highland Lake Grove picnic for Decoration Day, expected to surpass prior events. Work continues on SS Peter and Paul parochial residence foundation while West Third Street primary school delays provoke remonstrance. Marine Hall at City Point opens tonight with a sunlight hop and evening party for Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cogelyin
M. Gearin
Thomas Park
J. Harry Joyce
Fifth Street
Lyceum Orchestra
Frank J. Ielly
Lon R. Finn
Lottie Philbrick
Texas
Lottie Chart
W. F. Denny
Bijou Theatre
Wickett Associates
Highland
Lakegrove
Peninsula
SS. Peter and Paul
West Third Street
HW. H. McItines
City Point
Marine Hall
Cambridge Notices and City Affairs Amid East Cambridge Traffic Debate
Alder man Ponce seeks a City Council order to restrict speed for West electric cars through East Cambridge. Wards 4 and 53 push for removal of horse cars to improve Main street service. The Rev H C Bushnell speaks at the Y M C A on After Battle Bravery for 6 A R men while D D Kzechiels attends St James chair. Bicycle tires warn pedestrians as silent riders approach. Colonel Higginson addresses Harvard Grammar School pupils Monday. Putnam square named for the junction of Main Mt Auburn Trowbridge and Putnam avenues. A large petition urges park land between Third Bent Binney and Charles River for Ward 4. Post 57 attends Trinity M E Church memorial service. Rev W G Richardson speaks. Relief Corps No 66 accompanies. Post 29 at Union Hall. Rev S Breen memorial address. Post 56 at Epworth M E Church North avenue. Rev Dc F Rice speaks. John A Logan Post 186 hears memorial at Central Square Baptist with Rev Alexander Blackburn. HARVARD BRIDGE.
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Ponce
East Cambridge
Main Street
C. Bushnell
A. R
DD. D. Kzechiels
St. James's Episcopal Church
Higginson
Harvard Grammar School
Main
Mt. Auburn
Trowbridge
Putnam Avenue
Putnam Square
Third
Bent and Binney Streets
Charles River
Post 57
Trinity M. E. Church
W. G. Richardson
Relief Corps No. 66
Post
Union Hall
Breen
Post No
Epworth M. E
North Avenue
Dc. F. Rice
John A. Logan
Central Square Baptist Church
Alexander Blackburn
Harvard Bridge
Dorchester Picnic Plans and Local Club Activities
St Peter's Court M C O F schedules annual excursion to Downer's Landing on June 29. Central Athletic Club opens grounds for tennis by Decoration Day with courts near state-class level. Union Cycle Club to host open house with guests from yacht and cycle clubs. Savin Hill avenue's poor condition draws criticism. Urbane Pleasure Club may bring large crowd if Decoration Day weather cooperates. Forty hours devotion begins tomorrow at St Gregory's Church. Grove Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Court
M. C. OO
Downer's Landing
Central Athletic Club
Frank Foster
Lovell’s Grove
St. Gregory’s Church
Grove Hall
Parish Anniversaries and Local Meetings Reported
Local notices report an anniversary meeting for the First Parish Sunday School and a class meeting at the Methodist Church vestry in Linden. The Malden Theosophical Society meets at Sargent's Hall, with other civic items including an ice cream sale by the Y M C A, and a joint water committee session at City Hall.
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Methodist Church
Linden
St. Mary’s Co. T. A. Society
Opera Hall
John Hoar
T. W. Brown
Newbury Street
Malden Theosophical Society
Sargent’s Hall
Annie Peters
Salem Street
Joint
Standing Committee On
B. F. Dutton
Houghton & Dutton
Glen Rock
Stanwood
Lyman A. Abbott
Chester Street
Sidney
N. Y
New York City
J. M. Leonard
Kernwood
Medford Events Lead Into Memorial Day Observances
The Medford Cycle Club plans a run to Danvers and a trip to Waltham for Memorial Day. Commander A M Stickney will address Tufts School children. Newton High School plays West Medford Athletic Assoc on the latter's grounds this afternoon. A grandstand on Salem Street Common is now in place. Also tonight a comedy at Universalist Church vestry. The Boston & Maine double track nears completion with outward Boston train using it after Glenwood. A Myrtle Street sidewalk work and Park Street bridge opening announced. After Medford Council Royal Arcanum, a strawberry festival and entertainment featured artists Professor LeRoy Miss Nellie S Winship and Miss Etta Parker. Tomorrow 10 o clock march from Ga A R Hall to Methodist Church with S Vets and Lawrence Light Guard. Woman's Relief Corps awaits at the church for memorial sermon by Rev QO W Hutchinson. Mystic Park.
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Medford
Boston
Glenwood
Myrtle Street
West Wellington
Park Street
Everett Briefs From Town and Around
Everett notes many small items: stores to close Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Mr. Simpson building a house for Henry Batchelder on Chelsea street, electric cars on Main street, new Main Everett block nearing completion, Fourth of July event schedule, S. A. Freeman ill at Main and Oakes, Mt. Washingtons to practice this afternoon, Eagle ball nine to play Saugus, and gas prices cut only ten cents by Malden and Melrose Gas Company.
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Simpson
Henry Batchelder
Chelsea Street
Main Street
Main and
Everett Streets
S. A. Freeman
Main
Oakes Streets
Mt. Washingtons
Eagle Ball
Saugus
Malden and Melrosa Gas Company
Broadway
Farrell Named Associate Trial Justice in Somerville Court
The appointment of Michael F. Farrell as associate trial justice of the Somerville Police Court is met with universal favor and anticipated confirmation by the council. Thomas S. Wentworth and wife of Broadway Winter Hill visit the World's Fair. Grace Edlefson returns from touring with Salvini. The Somerville Cycle Club plans a run to Concord tomorrow via Waltham. Bart Be Grady and Robert T. Brown embark on a two month World’s Fair trip. Charles J. Long dies in New York from spinal meningitis. funeral at his mother Mary Long’s home, 118 School Street, this morning.
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Michael F. Farrell
Somerville
Thomas S. Wentworth
Broadway
Winter Hill
Grace Edlefson
Salvini
Somerville Cycle Club
Concord
Waltham
Bart” BE
Grady
Robert T. Brown
Charles J. Long
New York
Mary Long
School Street
Old Powder House
Washburn on Allston horse cars awaits electric line shift
Henry B. Washburn a veteran Allston horse car driver of eleven years fears recent orders as electric service may start from Oak Square to Bowdoin Square. The crews will report at Harvard Square when full electrification occurs. Washburn lives on River Street in Cambridge and his car serves his residence.
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Henry B. Washburn
Allston
Oak Square
Bowdoin Square
Harvard Square
Mr. Washburn
River Street
Cambridge
Partridge
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Sell The Pocket Remedy
Overloaded stomachs and bowels need mild cleansing Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets claim to cleanse and restore balance. The original liver pills come sugar coated in sealed vials and are marketed as cheap reliable sates of satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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Dr. Pierce
Along the Water Front and Gloucester Harbor News
Gloucester fishermen report two men missing after being cut off by fog near Georges Banks. Ed Rich notes a half mast in sympathy. Belle J. Neal and Alida dock for haddock work. wharf projects, repairs, and overhauls at Atlantic Works and on several ships including Gitana Now Then and J Putnam Bradlee. Auctions set for Tug Glide. Boston Gloucester line talks recur. various vessels and yachts move for season.
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Edward A. Rich
Gloucester
Johnson
Georges Banks
Belle J. Neal
Alida
Atlantic Works
Georgia
J. Edward Addicks
Post
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
City of Gloucester
J. Putnam Bradlee
Patrol
Vigilant
Protector
Glide
Boston
Herald
Vineyard Haven
W. M. Bird
Gyda
S. Davis
Charlestown Parade Route and Local Events Summary
The Charlestown morning parade route on June 17 follows Mystic to Elm Polk and Bunker Hill streets with a review at Chestnut street by Chief Marshal. Oakes Monument Hall hosted a first ball for the Charlestown Workmen's Debating Club and Irish Federation. Bowling ties between Captain Burton’s and Captain Dunnel’s teams will be decided Wednesday. Lieutenant Yeaton, newly promoted at Station 15, received congratulations at Harvard street station.
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Mystic Street
Elm Street
Polk Street
Bunker Hill Street
Bunker Hill
Chelsea Street
City Square
Park Street
Common
Winthrop
Adams
Chestnut
Monument Square
Bartlett
Elm
High Streets
Monument Avenue
Warren Street
Thompson Square
Main Street
Harvard
Washington
Union
Main
Cambridge Streets
Sullivan Square
Sullivan
Russell
Pearl
Trenton
Cross
Chestnut Street
Oakes Monument Hall
Charlestown
Brighton
Harvard Street
Chelsea Republicans File Campaign Expenses Report
George T. Roberts treasurer of the seventh district Republican committee filed a statement showing total campaign expenses of 4732.72 dollars. Tomorrow at Cary Avenue Baptist Church Rev. Robert Cameron will be installed. The Chelsea Yacht Club hosted opening night of the season with entertainment and dancing. A.Y.M.C.A. meeting at noon features Charles F. Fay on A Colossal Enterprise. Memorial Sunday observed by Theodore Winthrop Post 385 with services at Congregational Church. Command W S Hancock U V A will hear a sermon at the Church of the Redeemer.
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Republican Committee
Seventh District
George T. Roberts
Tomorow
Cary Avenue Baptist Church
Robert Cameron
Chelsea Yacht Club
C. A. Hay- Cenar
Cy Pe Story
Biue
Buckley and O Riley Held in Manslaughter Case
In police court Judge Story ordered Michael Buckley and Thomas O Riley held for the Superior Court in Cambridge. Both waived examination on manslaughter charges tied to John J. Tattan's death on May 13 and must appear Monday, June 5, with bail set at 5000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story
Michael Buckley
Thomas O'Riley
John J. Tattan
Superior Court
Cambridge
New Solid Sideboard Shown at Paine's in Canal Street
A description notes a new sideboard at Paine's 48 Canal Street with the sturdy, tarred English look praised as desirable in furniture. The illustration accompanies the item with claims of substantial British construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s
Canal Street
Memorial Day Service at Union Hall in Boston
Sunday evening the B Y M Christian Union holds a Memorial Day service at Union Hall 48 Boylston street. President William H Baldwin speaks on Memorial Day Its Lessons of Loyalty and Devotion to Country. Corinthian Male Quartet and others provide music. The Edward W Kinsley Post 113 G A R attends in a body. doors open 7 and services begin 7 30. All welcome.
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B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
William H. Baldwin
Corinthian
W. R. Bateman
W. H. Fessenden
H. A. Cook
J. K. Berry
Edward W. Kinsley
True lovers compared to angels in Mt. Vernon Newsies
In a Mount Vernon news item a witty exchange notes that true lovers are like angels because they are rare, yet always close. The lines evoke a small town literary voice and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Boston Latin School Third Battalion Drill Crowds Praise
Mechanics' Building hosted the Third Battalion Boston Latin School as Company C dominated the proceedings with the largest audience. Prizes were awarded for battalion drill, medal drill, and bayonet exercise to top units including Company C Company A and Company H with judges from First Infantry.
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Boston
Boston Latin School
C. D. Drew
A. C. Holway
R. W. Sprague
W. E. Collins
S. J. McDonald
G. W. Rowbotham
T. L. Robinson
C. H. Warren
G. B. Abbott
F. P. Miller
A. M. Beale
L. P. Sears
Green
F. O. White
S. Robinson
Cc. C. Miller
George F. Quimby
W. E. Lombard
Als A. Frye
First Infantry
Swindling Chinaman's recount fooling Boston crowds
A Chinese man calling himself Sam Wah told Post Office staff he ran a Salem laundry and lost nearly $100, then asked locals to loan him money. He used a sob story to gain funds, fled across Washington and Court streets, and was spotted later near a theater and candy store. The same scam allegedly operated in New Bedford last week.
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Salem
Essex Street
Washington Street
Post
Court Street
Sudbury
Palace Theatre
Sudbury Street
Gus Guerrero
Staniford Street
New Bedford
Fragmented Newspaper Snippets Spark Quick Wites
A collage of cartoon captions and quips from various papers critiques politics, fashion, and social scenes. Jokes touch on offices, spring bonnets, and cross cultural humor, with light satire and daily life vignettes from multiple cities.
Cable Cars Introduced to Yonkers Spark Debate
The Yonkers Statesman questions public health impact of cable cars and notes the grip never appeared in the country until their introduction. The remark flags local concerns about new transit technology and its effects.
Epitaph Warns Of Hydrant Water Deaths In Cemetery
A somber epitaph notes John Smith and his three daughters died from drinking hydrant waters. It mocks reliance on a so called genuine Carls bad Salts as the cause of their deaths and vaulting tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Carlsbad
Boston Park Commissioners Notice From 1808 Addressed
The Board of Park Commissioners for the City of Boston announces a notice dated May 22 1808. Official office located at 53 State Street Boston. Names Paul H Kendrick en Francis A Walker and Charles J Sprague listed in connection with the matter.
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Paul H. Kendricken
Francis A. Walker
Charles J. Sprague
Board of Park Commissioners
City of
Boston
Office of Park Commissioners
State St
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Schenck
J. H. Schenck
Temperance Pecupie
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Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred K. Foster
F. Trull
Wii. Bb
Turnel
H. A Thompson & OD
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Swett St
Chester Park
Roxbury Ae
Brussels
C Street
South
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Spruce Lumber
Alpheus
Old Colony
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Freud
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Dewey
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Columbus Avenue
Providence Depot
Malden
Everett
Brichton
W. MH. Parker
Christ's Church
Colchester Street
Longwood
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Fulton
Music Hall
People’s Church
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D. D
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Boston Latin Struggle
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M. E. Frazar
Globe Building
M. D. Frazar
Scythia
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Ofice
Hosea Kingman
Board of Metropolitan
Tilly Haynes
Sewerage Commission
Harvey N. Collison
Jers
Howard A. Carson
Commonwealth’ OF Massachusetts
Metropolitan Sewerage System
Winchester
Old Public Library
Poston
Tee Board
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners of Massachusetts
Department of Parks
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Scarboro Pond
Park Department
City Hall
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Edward Hatch
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Realty
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Farlow
Fiske
First Christian Church
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Tyler Street
Brice S. Evans
Equitable Building
S.R. Knights & CO
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Main St
Cambridgeport
Crescent Beach
Revere
Ocean Avenues
William Scott
Mary Scott
John H. Blodgett
Middlesex South District
East Lexington
Lexington
County of
Middlesex
Charles Harrington
M. C. Mengis
Blodgett
Anna M. Blodgett
Georgiana C. Hartshorn
Sherman L. Wuipple
Tremont St
Loston
Samuel Rantin
Mary Anne Rantin
George A. Kimbal
Middlesex Southern District Registry of Deeds
Mystic Avenue
Watson Street
Mary Ann Rantin
Surrean L
Michael Costello
M. ©. Mengis
George A. Kimball
P. Pierce
Bladett
Atty
Tuttle
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