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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1899

Page

8

Garland of 12 000 Attend 1898 Reunion at Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall hosted a large reunion of Suffolk county A O G members with over 12 000 guests and 899 couples in a grand international march. The hall was festooned with Erin and American colors, portraits of heroes and 1898 event scenes. Notables, including Congressman Henry I Naphe n and judges, attended along with a long list of officers, marshals, and hundreds of auxiliaries assisting the gala event.

Mechanics’ Hall A. OG Suffolk County Erin America

Annual May Party Draws Clerks Of Jordan Marsh Co

The May party at Odd Fellows Hall last evening featured dancing as the main attraction with nearly all clerks from Jordan Marsh Co. in attendance. The hall displayed light cool décor with streamers palms and flowers as the decorating committee ensured tasteful arrangements and a pleasant atmosphere for the event.

Jordan, Marsh &Co Odd Fellows’ Hall Myrtadhe Pretty Maida Tee Wes

Store Clerks Celebrate with Grand Dance and Concert

The Waverley Orchestra opened the evening as about 1000 clerks and friends attended a party. Mr. T Dailey led the grand march with 200 couples, dancing to 2 am after a supper intermission. A large reception committee coordinated the event and duties.

Waverley Orchestra T. L. Dailey R. J. Watters J. J. Burke J. W. Coverly J. F. MicGlenan J. W.worury W. c. Kelly Clifford Johnson J. M. [Agarde

Comedy and Dance at St Johns Temperance Event

The St Johns Catholic Temperance Association staged the comedy A Bachelor’s Trials at Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge last evening. Cast included Robert M Walsh William J Mitchell Thomas Bowser P J Scanlon John J Quill Thomas H Patterson and Misses Augusta Donovan Margaret Horan Josephine Nolan Mary Welsh Mary Cutter. Dancing followed until 2 o clock with P J Scanlon in charge of the floor aided by Thomas O Neill and others.

St. John’s Catholic Temperance Association Odd Fellows’s Hall North Cambridge Messrs Robert M. Walsh William J. Mitchell Thomas ¥. Bowser P. J. Scanlon John J. Quill Thomas H. Patterson Augusta Donovan Margaret Horan Josephine Nolan Mary Welsh Mary Cutter Thomas O'Neill J.J. Connor W. J. Mitchell John Lane William Ward Joseph Foley Martin Hines J. F. Hickey

Remembrance Ceremonies Mark Virginius Tragedy Graves

In Cuba near Santiago de Cuba elaborate Memorial Day rites honor Virginius tragedy victims, with Major J G Saunders arranging ceremonies over American and British graves. Flags at half mast, a noon salute, and a regimental dirge planned.

Cuba Decora Santiago Dillon J. G. Saunders Lloyd Guantanamo el Cobre Pedro Delgado Guanajay Havana Delgado Jacinto Hernandez San Jose de Las Lajas Santa Clara

President McKinley to greet Philippines volunteers in Minneapolis

Washington dispatch reports all volunteers mustered out in San Francisco will be invited to Minneapolis St Paul for a jubilee with President McKinley. Troops then travel to their home states at state expense. Arrival expected mid June to August 1 with festivities in early August. President’s Pacific trip may still proceed depending on circumstances.

Washington Philippines San Francisco Minneapolis St. Paul McKinley War Department San Franccisco Pacific Minneapol

Harrison at Paris banquet with President and Loubet

May 29 in Paris features a parliamentary reception hosted by Emile Loubet and President. Benjamin Harrison arrives as the legal representative of Venezuela for upcoming boundary commission sessions, with Mrs. Harrison present.

Paris Emile Loubet Benjamin Harrison Venezuela Venezuela Boundary Commission Harrison

Child May Die After Being Run Over by Team

Annie Cabot a 10 year old from Chestnut Hill Brookline was critically injured near Berkeley and Providence streets in the South End yesterday afternoon. She ran between wagons as teams passed and was struck and run over. The team was driven by Timothy Carroll and owned by Thomas A M Smith.

Annie Cabot Chestnut Hill Brookline Berkeley Street Providence Annie Timothy Carroll Thomas A M. Smith

Salvation Army rally in Malden draws large crowd

Eastern congress rally at the Anniversary building followed a parade through main streets. About 1400 people attended a praise service led by Lieutenant-Colonel Consens. Key speaker Com Boothaneker spoke on America's Greatest Need, highlighting farm colonies and army social work. Other speakers included Mr and Mrs Major Atkinson, Major J Glaydgate, and Benton divisional staffers.

Malden Eastern Congress The Salvation Army Salvationists Pleasant Street Consens New England Speser Com Boothaneker America

Cubans Yield as Privates Seek Cuban Troop Gratuity

In Havana on May 29, Cuban privates pressed for payment of the American gratuity. Only 112 of 300 applicants could be paid as others waited, many turning in arms. Ninety-nine rifles were surrendered and Cuban officers shifted to aiding Lt. Col. Randall. Over 200 were still unheard, with pay to resume June 15 and posters distributed in Pinar del Rio announcing the program.

Havana Randall Hlavana

State Dept Secures Belgium Market Reopening for American Cattle

The United States announces the reopening of Belgium markets to American cattle after a ban since 1894. A reciprocity office push under Melwinley’s administration led to a Belgian decree from January 22 1897 that allows importation at Antwerp Ghent and Ostend with slaughter within three days of embarkation.

Washington State Department Belgium Melwinley Count Lichtenvelde Brussels Antwerp Ghent Ostend

Paderewski Married Rumor Surfaces in Paris

Paris rumor claims pianist Ignace Paderewski secretly wed Elena Gorski last December. Gorski, formerly married to Tadis las Gorski, is alleged to sign as register of the Corsino in Paris. The couple allegedly await papal dispensation for an ecclesiastical marriage while Polish law questions the prior union.

Paris Iynace Paderewski Mme Elena Gorski Tadislas Gorski Lamoureux Orchestra Mme. Gorski Cossino Paderewski Madame Gorski Ruskin John Millais Geneva Ilena Paderewski Mime

Realist Social Union May Festival Praises Administration

Speakers at the May festival praised the administration. Dr. Rev. Frank Roblin expressed support for American ideas and the Philippines policy, noting pride in the Stars and Stripes and a willingness to face facts over theories. Others, including A. Marden, spoke briefly on administration policy.

Realist Social Union A. Marden Ss. H Thorndike George Page Mr. Luce Frank Roblin Philippines Dr. Roblin Jack Belove Stars and Stripes Spain Cuba England Mr. Marden

Post Chapel Acts on Roberts Death

A special Post chapel meeting convened last evening over the death of Henry W. Roberts who died Thursday in Pasadena California. A committee including Nolan Macadam Baker Noble and Biggins was authorized to draft resolutions and arrange a memorial. Mr Noble was chosen to represent the chapel at the funeral.

Post Chapel Roberts Henry W. Roberts Pasadena Cal Messrs Nolan Macadam Baker

Boston Welcomes General Wheeler and Daughters

General Wheeler returns to Boston and joins a busy schedule with Kinsley Post 113. The visit includes a theatre ceremony at the Boston Theatre, a 1 30 pm reception and dinner at Young's Hotel, and a harbor trip aboard the Nantasket boat. Miss Wheeler and Mrs Wheeler visit hospitals, Bunker Hill, Christ Church, and local parks, while plans include a tally ho ride to Lexington and a luncheon at the Mayflower Club hosted by Mrs Sohter and Governor Wolcott.

General Wheeler Boston E. B. Stillings Julia Ward Howe Sara W. Daggett Misses Wheeler Beacon and Charles Streets Soldiers’ Monument Commo Kinsley Post 113 Young’s Hotel W. W. Blackmur World’s End Farm General Blackmar Hingham John ID. Long Roger Wolcott BE. P. Sohter Mayflower Club Lexington Philippines Miss Wheeler Bunker Hill Christ Church Miss Carrie Stillings

Wheeler sisters charm Washington on arm of General's pride

Miss Anna Early Wheeler, the elder sister known as the Army Angel for nursing at Santiago and later Montauk, describes her absorbing wartime service and training at St. Luke's Hospital. She hints at plans to continue nursing though family duties keep her close to home and Papa's support weighs on decisions.

General Wheeler Anna Early Wheeler Santiago Army Post Wheeler Montauk St. Luke's Hospital New York Manila Papa

Two Boys Injured Stealing Train Ride

Joseph Smiddy ten residing 999 Paris street Irist Boston and Michael O Connell Leo Harve street East Boston were badly injured in Chelsea yesterday afternoon while riding a Boston and Albany freight train. The conductor ordered them to get off near Bellingham street. Smiddy suffered a crushed foot after a wheel ran over it and O Connell cut and internal injuries from striking a rock. Police took them to Frost Hospital.

Joseph Smiddy Paris Street Irist Boston Michael O'Connell Leo Harve O'Connell Frost Hospital

Tobacco debate in General Assembly of United Presbyterian Church

Philadelphia reports at the General Assembly show the home and foreign missions boards adopted and discussed reports. The Chicago presbytery memoria on marrying a deceased wife's sister was postponed. Dr Owens resigned as corresponding secretary of home missions and was asked to write a history. Tobacco use remains unresolved with votes 11 to 1 and 4 to 4 on action.

Philadelphia Penn General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church Board of Home Missions Board of Foreign Missions Chicago Presbytery Owens Board Home Missions Wens Committee On Bil Overtures

Kidnapping Case Stirs New Clues and False Leads

In New York May reports on the Marion Clark kidnapping lay bare a pawn ticket tie to diamonds stolen from Mrs. Jerome Foster. Suspects include Mary Carlson and Carrie Jones with sightings near Deposit. A letter to a Three Rivers Catholic insttution adds another lead amid family distress and a prowler incident at the McIntire home.

New York Marion Clark Carlson Vernon Bridgeport Conn Mary Jerome Foster Simpson Mary Carlien Mary Carlsen Carrie Jones Deposit Mary Carlson Three Rivers Quebec Canada Menis Otos Clark

Henry George Memorial Observance in New York

Followers mark Henry George memory with grave decoration at Greenwood Cemetery. A bust by Richard George will be unveiled at the People's Club with Father Edward McGlynn giving the presentation speech. Charles Sprague Smith accepts for the People's Institute as Richard Hovey reads an elegy.

New York Henry George Greenwood Cemetery People’s Club Richard Edward McGlynn Charles Sprague Smith People’s Institute Richard Hovey

Solomon Ticknor Nuptials At Dover Street Residence

Miss Elizabeth Soloman daughter of Mr and Mrs Soloman of 1 Dover Street married last evening to Mr Harry W Ticknor in the family residence. Rabbi Wolf Baron officiated. A supper and dancing followed. Ushers were Louis Ticknor Hyman Soloman and George Soloman.

Eizabeth Soloman Dover Street Harry W. Ticknor Wolf Baron Louis Ticknor Hyman George Soloman

Paris Riots Erupt After Deroulede Trial

In Paris on May 2 crowds rioted after the Deroulede Habert trial adjournment. Antisemitic cries and pro‑Varmy chants rang out as police dispersed demonstrators and clashed with rival groups in Place Dauphine and nearby squares, injuring several.

Paris M. Deroulede M. Habert League of Patriots Dauphene

Funeral of Senor Castelar in Madrid

Immense crowds attended the funeral of Senor Don Emilio Castelar, the republican orator, who died in Murcia last Friday. Madrid offices and shops closed as mourning prevailed. a gendarmerie guard of honor stood in the cortege. At the Prado cries of Viva la Resistencia were heard and clashes with police occurred at the cemetery gates before interment at 8 o'clock.

Madrid Mmilio Castelar Murcia Prado Ministry of Nooted la Remanceé Biblica

Recital at Cambridge supports Vacation School program

Last evening in Brattle Hall Cambridge the Cantabrigia Club presented American Women in Song and Story to aid the Cambridge Vacation School. Miss Angeline Andrews and Miss Mabel Henderson performed songs and readings from noted authors, with patronesses including Mrs. May Alden Ward and Mrs. John Graham Brooks.

Brattle Hall Cambridge Cantabrigia Club Angeline ‘Andrews B. Andrews Mabel Henderson Radcliffe Iimerson School of Oratory J. J. Henderson Chester Street Andrews H. H. A. Beach Margaret Lang Edith Armstrong Talbott Josephine Sherwood Miss Henderson Mary I. Wilkins Ruth Mefnery Stuart Sarah Orne Jewett Julia Ward Howe W B. Fyeld Howers May Alden Ward John Graham Brooks Alexander I McKenzie Alice Free Yerxa Annie & Allen William A. Bancroft Oils Estelle M. H. Merrill Eadgar Kk. Champlin A.S. Apsey Man Palmer

Well-dressed man linked to Dr Melntire noted

Fragmentary report identifies a well dressed man associated with Dr Melntire at a gathering, with incomplete details about the event and attendees.

Dr. Melntire

Boston College Elocution Contest Honors Daly for Prize

Boston College held its annual elocution contest last evening in the James street hall. Edmund D. Daly of Newton won the $50 purse with a speech titled The Anglo Saxon Alliance. Other speakers included Charles Aon The Glories of New England and W D Nugent The Czar and Peace. Judges included George W Anderson and Charles I Quirk.

Boston College Hall James Street Edmund D. Daly Newton Charles Aon New England W. D. Nugent Joseph Lynch Early John I’. Walsh Co A Edward M. Sullivan Catholic College Edmund J. Daly Henry W. Grady Boston College Mancholin Guitar Club Glee Club Ss. J George W. Anderson Charles I. Quirk J. Douglass Dennis J. Maguire Eo Persons Michael J. Barnes Augustine Ll. Rafter John

Winthrop Town Meeting Elects Moderator and Approves Debt

At last night's Winthrop town meeting F J Moses was elected moderator over H S Fisher by 138 to 111. Voted to authorize debt beyond the legal limit and borrow 100000 for use with metro park commissioners, 50000 under the act and 0 in anticipations of taxes. Four hundred dollars appropriated to grade Pauline street hose house grounds and lay granite blocks. Arc lights approved at Coral Ocean junction, Pleasant Sargent corner, and Court road near Hotel Loring. New town by laws to be partly adopted now with remainder to future meetings.

Winthrop F. J. Moses H. S. Fisher Metropolitan Park Commissioners Pauline Street Hose House Coral Ocean Tow Pleasant Sargent Streets Court Road Hotel Loring

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