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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1903

Page

9

May Oppose Sen Bagley In Suffolk District Race

Ward 1 East Boston Chelsea Winthrop and Revere buzz over Bagley succession with rumors of opposition. Names floated include former Mayor George H Carter Chelsea Mayor Willard and Rep C P Brewer Chelsea as potential challengers amid a long standing East Boston backing pact.

A. Dudley Bagley Suffolk East Boston Chelsea Winthrop Revere Senator Bagley Tall Boston George H. Carter Bates Bagley Willard Queen City John EB. Beck Mey Genteman Ward 1 C. P. Brewer

Cunningham Seen as Likely New Cambridge Police Chief

Henry J. Cunningham, defeated candidate for principal assessor, is viewed as a probable successor to Chief Cloyes as Cambridge police chief. Mayor McNamee has hinted at Cunningham’s possible appointment, while Cunningham says he would aim to improve the department if chosen.

Cunningham Post

St Columbkille's Court Brightens 16th Anniversary

About 400 gathered in Verdi Hall Brighton for the 16th anniversary celebration of St Columbkille's Court. The event featured vocal and orchestral selections and notable oratory. Jeremiah J. Crowley of Brighton served as toastmaster with many prominent Boston citizens among the guests.

ST. Columbkille’s Court Brighton Verdi Hall Boston Jeremiah J. Crowley

Marriage of John J. O Callaghan to Miss Agnes Townsend

John J. O Callaghan secretary of the Board of Street Commissioners married Miss Agnes Townsend at St Marys Church Charlestown at 2 oclock yesterday. Townsend resides at 10 Monument square.

John J. O'Callaghan Board of Street Commissioners St. Mary's Church Charlestown B. Agnes Townsend Monument Square

Trade unions a necessity in modern industry

Worcester May 27 Ex Representative James H. Mellen spoke at a Bakers Union meeting on Labor Legislation. He cited Samuel Gompers saying unions raised wages over 15 percent for over a million Americans, urged friendly ties with capitalists, warned against violence, and urged informed public persuasion and lawful action to secure better wages and conditions.

Worcester James H. Mellen Bakers’ Union Mellen America Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor United States

Phi Sigma Rally Opens New Amphitheatre Lecture Series

The College of Physicians and Surgeons hosted its first public lecture and social in the new amphitheatre under the Phi Sigma Society. Professor John S Flags delivered a specially prepared talk on Transitional Phases in Human Morphology.

College of Physicians and Surgeons Phi Sigma Society Johns Flags

Emmons backs repeal idea on original package law

Judge Emmons, head of the Board of Police, told a Post reporter he favors repealing the original package statute while maintaining 10 gallon sale limits. He said he would welcome repeal but would not push a bill this legislature. an unnamed attorney agreed most liquors could still be sold in original packages, not just 10 gallons.

Emmons Board of Police Post Francis W. Hurd Hurd Charles W. Clifford Charles N. Harris

Cleveland Plea for Hebrews at Kishineff Massacre Rally

Carnegie Hall hosted an indignation mass meeting to protest the Kishineff massacre of Jews with former President Grover Cleveland and Mayor Low in attendance. Cleveland voiced sympathy and urged Christian civilization and national character in backing Jewish rights in Russia. President Schurman of Cornell condemned the Russian official treatment of Jews as noncitizens.

New York Carnegie Hall Kishineff Grover Cleveland Low Russia Cleveland J. G. Schurman Cornell

Roosevelt Addresses 20000 at Silver Bow Garden

In Butte Montana on May 27 President Roosevelt spoke to about 20 000 people at Columbia Garden as part of labor and trades assembly events. A Secret Service agent rudely shoved a militiaman aside as the President exited and he urged the officer to resist. He proclaimed that any man in U S military uniform is his friend and wished to shake hands with him before departing for the South. The trip back to his train was lit by large bonfires on the surrounding hills.

South

Street Railway Strike Declared Off in Montreal

In Montreal on May 27 the street railway strike was formally ended at a late night meeting with the workers.

Montreal

Rock Sand Wins Derby at Epsom in Royal Attendance

The Derby at Epsom was won by Sir J. Miller's Rock Sand with Maher aboard. Vinicius finished second and Flotsam third among seven starters in the 600 sovereigns race for 3-year-olds. Acefull, an American entry, placed fifth. Royal spectators included King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

London Sir J. Miller Maher Vinicius Flotsam Acefull Edward Alexandra Victoria Prince and Princess of Wales Duke of Cambridge Michael Russia Duchess of

Burglary Strikes West Roxbury Home on Cottage Avenue

The house of Mrs. Robert C. Harris on Cottage avenue West Roxbury was entered at 3 a.m. yesterday. Thieves took a black walnut clock books and wearing apparel totaling nine dollars.

Robert C. Harris Cottage Avenue West Roxbury

ELOPED AND MARRIED FROM PEGGY FROM PARIS CAST

May Belle Fredericks and Charles L. Welch members of the Peggy From Paris chorus eloped and wed at Rev. McElveen's residence 178 West Brookline Street without notice to friends. Fredericks, 20, from Chicago, has three seasons with Henry W. Savage and earlier tours. Welch, 26, is her groom. They spent their first honeymoon day performing on the Tremont Theatre stage and planned the marriage for some time.

Peggy Paris’ Opera Company Tremont Theatre May Belle Fredericks Charles L. Welch The Cho Paris Madison Corey

Miss May Belle Fredericks Elopes With C L Welch

A note reports the couple who eloped in Chicago and seeks better opportunities in Boston where fewer people know them. The statement ties the pair to elopement plans amid limited local recognition.

May Belle Fredericks C. L. Welch Chicago Boston

Knights of Pythias Endorse Sympathy for Kishineff Hebrews

The grand lodge of Knights of Pythias unanimously adopted resolutions extending heartfelt sympathy to the suffering Hebrews of Kishineff Russia after the massacre of women and children.

Grand Lodge of Knights of

Selecting New Subway Route in Boston Transit Meeting

The Boston Transit Commission will decide today on a Washington street subway route amid long discussions. Real estate interests gathered at a State street broker’s office while the Elevated Company negotiates route adjustments to reach the East Boston tunnel entrance, aiming to minimize tunnel length and related costs.

Boston Transit Commission Washington Street State Street Boston Elevated Company East Boston Tunnel The Transit Commission Elevated Railroad East Boston

Pythian Prosperity at Grand Lodge Annual Convention

Paine Memorial Hall opened the United annual convention of the Knights of Pythias with 300 representatives and grand officers present. Grand Chancellor Herriman led a report of growth, seven new lodges, consolidation of two, and no defunct lodges.

The Uth Knights of Pythias Paine Memorial Hall Yesterda Robert R. Herriman Herriman Charles A. Cross Henry C. Allen Grand Grand Lodge

Renault Dies From Paris Madrid Race Wreck Near Couce Verac

Marcel Renault, noted racer and car maker, died near Couce Verac after being overturned in a ditch during the early stage of the Paris Madrid race that began Sunday morning. He succumbed shortly after midnight to his injuries.

Poitters Marcel Renault Couce Verac

Metropolitan Coal Company Dinner at Young's Hotel

Nearly 100 clerks attended the Metropolitan Club annual dinner and entertainment at Young's Hotel. Edward Hamlin, president of the Metropolitan Coal Company, presided as toastmaster. The guests were the company directors, and a special entertainment followed under J. H. Duffil's direction.

Metropolitan Coal Company Metropolitan Club Young's Hotel Edward Hamlin Meropolitan Coal Company J. H. Duffil

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