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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
13
Reports from Hardwick describe a severe rain storm that struck last night, described as the worst in over two decades. The hour and a half deluge washed out roads and carried away three small highway bridges, halting work at the Woodbury Granite Company plant.
In Beverly Farms on May 26, Miss Beatrice Ban ning Ayer daughter of Boston and Pride's Crossing residents wed Lieutenant George Smith Patton Jr of the 16th U S Cavalry at St John s Episcopal Church The ceremony featured army officers as ushers and a bridal party in cream and lace attire with white orchids and old fashioned nosegays The Rev George A Gordon and Rev Eugene V R Huigin conducted the service with elaborate floral decor and a formal reception to follow
Frederick Ayer Jr of Harvard wed with ushers J Banning Jr of Los Angeles and several U S Army officers including Lieut George P Brown and Lieut Phillip Gage in full dress. Ushers formed cross swords arch as the couple exited the church. A reception followed at Avalon Hall, the bride’s parents’ home.
Miss Mary Harriman daughter of the late Edward Harriman wed Charles Cary Rumsey of Buffalo shortly after noon in a small chapel ceremony. The Rev J Holmes MacGuinness officiated, a rector long associated with the Harrimans, with only immediate family and Rumsey relatives present.
The Arden House ceremony united Miss Carol Harriman and her groom in a secret Episcopal wedding held in a pine chapel near a grave. Guests included Mrs. E. H. Harriman and Averell Harriman with other Harriman relatives. A large silver wedding cup was presented to Mrs. Rumsey by Arden estate workers.
The body of John Gorham a sewer employee who fell into the Kemp street sewer Tuesday was recovered last night in the main sewer about a quarter mile from the Calf Pasture pumping station by Henry Sanborn and a search party led by the Assistant Superintendent of Sewers.
Mr and Mrs Norman P Bedford host a tea at a residence on Walnut Street in honor of their daughter Mies sia Hayes as she becomes engaged to Charles B Wiggle. The social event highlights family ties and upcoming marriage plans.
Boston adds catcher Kleinow from the New York Highlanders to bolster the catching department. The Auburn haired backstop is expected to arrive in the city this morning.
Young O'Neil defeats Terry Young in a tight decision. Max Kramer defeats Arthur Souza while Tony Lorenzo draws with Young Egan. Tom Goodman stops Bobby Burns in the first round.
Edward V born at Westminster in 1470 and later confined in the Tower with his brother Richard. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, moved south with followers to seize the crown and had Rivers and Grey executed. Parliament declares Edward V and his brother incapable of ruling and Richard III is crowned. The boys vanish in the Tower, allegedly smothered by two men on royal orders.
In Waltham on May 26 Sheriff B S Tolman seized the Governor Gore Estate on lower Main street to satisfy claims by local society members against Mrs Loretta C Symonds. The property, once Episcopal Church owned, is to be sold at public auction July 20 amid reports the owner’s mortgage debt exceeds 50 000. The case centers on F H Symonds of Denver who acquired the estate through marriage and investments in California ventures.
A Boston Y M C A team selected from its congress will debate a Twenty third Street Association squad from New York City in New York tomorrow night. The Boston lineup includes H L Wagner John F Ocoee and James P Roberts with alternates Clements and D M Cleghorn. The topic defends the affirmative that Socialism offers a practical solution to modern industrial problems.
The Dedham Transcript notes Boston newspapers push prosperity through high circulation. It cites the Boston Post with daily average 807,088 copies and Sunday edition 261,339 in April. The piece emphasizes extensive news coverage and advertising revenue as key factors.
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