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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1901

Page

2

3500 Mile Race Across Atlantic For Dinner Prize

Steamships St Paul and Teutonic race across the Atlantic with London as goal and a dinner as prize. Notable passengers include Clement Griscom, David Henderson, F H Gillett, Henry Field, and John Drew. Rival Mackay aboard Teutonic. St Paul leads by two hours leaving New York.

New York St. Paul Teutonic Atlantic London Clement A. Griscom American Line

Ketchum Faces Bank Wreck Arrest and Suit in Vermont

John W. Ketchum, jailed on charges tied to the Farmers' National Bank wreck case, also faces a civil suit in Addison County Court. The action, J W Ketchum vs KE H Lemay of Montreal, seeks 60000 over alleged alienation of Mrs Etchum's affections, with F W McGettrick for Lemay and ex Mayor Muller C H for Ketchum.

ST. Albans Farmers’ National Bank of Vergennes John W. Ketchum Addison County Court Middlebury J. W. Ketchum Ketchum Lemay

Coopers Win Eight Hour Day Settlement in Boston

After protracted talks between the Boston Board of Trade committees and Coopers Union No 19 an agreement was reached granting Boston coopers in breweries an eight hour work day. The change takes effect June 1 with about 100 workers affected. A special union meeting will report the committee's findings next Saturday at Garfield Hall.

Bostonired Board of Trade and Coopers’ Union No. 19 Breweries of Boston Pemberton Square Breweries Garfield Hall Washington and Dover Streets Coopers Matthew Coady Nelson Smith John Atmsworth Joseph Clarke Nicholas Sullivan Coopers of Trowers of

Boston Machinists Strike Deepens Amid Organizing Push

Reports from machinists' headquarters say about 100 workers are out on strike in the area while organizers report a successful turnout for joining the union. W. Edward Adams becomes local secretary and N B Greenslet prepares to attend the Toronto convention, with updates to the international president and executive committee.

Boston Walsh Ells Memorial Aere W. Edward Adams Blake N. B. Greenslet Toronto James O’connell

Chicago Strikes After Arbitration Breaks Down

After a five hour session the Chicago union machinists and manufacturers failed to agree on a nine hour day wage scale. The strike call, ordered by the local Machinists Union, will affect over 7000 workers in the Chicago machine trade.

Chicago Exrd The Machinists’ Union Joint Arbitration Board of the Union Manufacturers’ Association Vna Avrogetes

Settlement Reached Over Hours and Pay at Blake Factory

A committee of former George F. Blake Manufacturing workers met with factory manager Mr. DeLaval yesterday. They reportedly secured ten hours' pay for eleven hours of work as dictated by the union and expect to be reinstated in their former positions within days.

George F. Blake Manufacturing Company DeLaval

Meeting on Eight Hour Movement Public Interest

Public meeting announced to discuss the eight hour movement. The notice calls for community attendance and potential entertainment as part of the event.

Coopers' Union Meeting Delivers Protest at East Cambridge

Members of Coopers' Union No. 58 met at West End Union Hall on Canal Street to discuss the troubles at John P. Squire & Co.'s East Cambridge factory. The gathering aimed to organize a response and plan actions with local foremen and workers.

Coopers John P. Squire & Co East Cambridge Coopers’ Union No. 58 West End Canal Street Sna Riten

Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap Ad Promotes Health

Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap advertised as a multipurpose remedy for skin troubles scalp care and shaving plus a trial size option. It claims cures for pimples blackheads cuts wounds inflammation and dermatitis with additional medicines offered for blood liver rheumatism cold kidney constipation and inhaler therapies priced from 5 to 1.0 dollars.

Munyon Tnyon

Muanyon's Doctors Offer Free Expert Medical Advice

Wenvent Electrical Department provides free medical consultation at Tremont Temple. A timely visit to Spe er for guidance on diseases may avert serious threats with no charge for advice. Open day and evening except Sunday.

Muanyon Speer Wenvent Electrical Department Tremont Temple

Mnemnen Strike Meeting Protests Actions in Ma Chinister Hall

The striking Mnemen held a meeting in Ma chinister Hall last night and adopted resolutions protesting actions by different companies involved in the strike. The strike committee reported that the strike was hampered by a lack of competent men to perform necessary repairs along the lines.

Union of Havi

Electrical Workers Union Votes to Aid Striking Mremen

Electrical Workers No 103 held a meeting in Wells Memorial Hall and voted to assess members to financially assist the striking Mremen. Many members are connected with corporations involved in the strike.

Electrical Workers No. 103 Wells Memorial Hall

Dog Narrows Boston Dress Suit Gang Case

A red setter dog owned by Inspector Rooney helped capture Louis Grant, a leading figure in BostonÕs dress suit gang, as Rooney and Inspector Patterson chased four suspects near a Salem Street pawnbroker. The dog pinned Grant, while Rooney and Patterson arrested Frank McCarthy and Charles Hoag, with Grant’s rogues gallery photo shown at headquarters.

Boston Louis Grant Inspector Rooney Grant Charles Hoag Salem Street Inspector Patterson Rooney Feereen Patterson Rogues’ Gallery Prisen

Sabbath Alliance targets Sunday activities at Coney Island

The Sabbath Alliance votes to curb Sunday golf and bathing at Coney Island. Prominent women from New Jersey, Manhattan, and the Bronx back the plan as a united stand against Sunday leisure.

New York Coney Island Sabbath Alliance Hias Allance New Jersey Manhattan Bronx

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claimed To Cure Sick Headache

A Providence woman and a Denver man report relief from chronic headaches after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. The advertisement asserts headaches stem from a bilious habit and that curing the digestive system cures the ailment.

Hood Ellen Maguire Angel St Providence R. I

Hood's Sarsaparitia Promises Cure and Promise Keeping

A vintage advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparitia as a cure and a promise keeper. The copy urges readers to begin using it at once for health and reliability.

Hood

Plans for Memorial Day observances and services

Memorial Day activities include sermons by Rev. Arthur Little of Dorchester at South Congregational Church and a formal opening of the Utopian Club summer house at Winthrop. G A R veterans, Spanish War veterans, and various fraternal orders plan ceremonies, Masses, and wreaths across Boston area cemeteries and churches despite uncertain weather.

Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers South Congregational Church Arthur Little Dorchester Utopian Club Winthrop Progress Club Erta Elks Rest Mt. Hope Cemetery SS. Peter and Paul’s Church South Boston SS. Peter and Paul’s Court North End

PUPILS PAY TRIBUTE IN MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES

Boston public schools joined more than four thousand pupils and over one hundred G A R veterans in Memorial Day events. Students offered essays recitations songs and declamations to honor Civil War heroes while the Normal School Dartmouth and Appleton Street program featured a Murray address and a Marshall piano performance.

Boston Normal School Dartmouth Appleton Michael J. Murray Dwight Grammar School Beethoven Leonard B. Marshall

Memorial Day Programs Across Roxbury Area Schools

Roxbury and Boston grade schools held Memorial Day observances featuring recitations, songs, and patriotic addresses. Notable events included salutes, Civil War veterans remembered, and a symbolic vacant chair ceremony at Hugh O’Brien School.

Oliven Wells Grammar School Walter Arker Franklin Grammar School Lena Pelander E. H. Anderson Rice Training Grammar School America Massachusetts Orville W. Layton Roger Wolcott Howa Cobb Evprett Grammar School Myron T. Pritchard Florida Phillips Grammar School Elias H. Marston Winthrop Grammar School Brimmer Grammar School C. R. Spear Brimmer School Association Roxbury Hugh O’brien George E. Murphy Murphy

McGovern Beats Herrera In Five Round Ring Victory

In San Francisco on May 2 at Mechanics Pavilion Terry McGovern defeated Aurelia Herrera in five rounds before a large crowd. The bout followed a Dougherty McFadden prelim and featured lively betting and a Chicago telegram challenge to the winner. Herrera was knocked down late in the fifth and unable to beat the count.

San Francisco Terry McGovern Aurelia Herrera Herrera Bakersfield Cal Mechanics’ Pavilion National Athletic Club McGovern Sam Harris Coat Dougherty Sam Rogers Duke W. Faeke Southwest Harris Terry Jordan Cicago Dougherty-McFadden Morris Rausch Prae Rere Ann Wand Eutelly Errera Rae Hekeem Vis Seokenly MacGovern eGovern Sen

Burke Beats Burge in Cancelled Two Round Bout

In New Britain Conn Jim Burke of New York defeated Walter Burge of Boston in the second round before the bout was stopped. Preliminary bouts ended in a ten round draw between Mosey King and Jim Kelley with a separate six round draw between Conlon and Benny Goldburg both from Hartford.

Britain Conn New Britain Athletic Club Jim Burke New York Walter Burge Oston Burke Burge Mosey King New London Jim Kelley Conlon Benny Goldburg Hartford

Gardner Stops Phelan in Fourth Round in Manchester

Billy Gardner of Lowell defeated George Phelan of Portland in the fourth round in Manchester New Hampshire. The fight was fast with both fighters knocked down several times, each saved by the gong in successive rounds.

Manchester N. H Billy Gardner Lowell George Phelan Portland

Paris Banquet Highlights Interplay of U S French Ties

At a University Club banquet in Paris Mr. John Munroe presided as Horace Porter spoke on a celebratory mood between North and South. Gustave Garroumet praised American university initiative. Gaston Deschamps lauded US efforts in arts and sciences. Adrian Meererdt urged closer ties. Max Nordau commended American students as earnest and free of German influence.

Paris University Club John Munroe Horace Porter Gustave Garroumet Academy of Ne Arts Gaston Deschamps France United States Adrian Meererdt Tempe Max Nordau

Robertson M Queen Marries in West Medford Home

Miss Hattie Letheabertson of West Medford marries Mr Hoamilto Queen of Cambridgeport at the bride’s sister home 127 Monument Street West Medford. The ceremony was led by Rev Arthre Ronner of One Unity Methodist.

Hattie Letheabertson West Medford Hoamilto Cambridgeport George BE. Getchell Monument Etrédet Arthre Ronner One Unity Methodist Rees Bobs Agettork Omerville Ad Winchester

Dr Hallock’s Wonderful FE Pills Promised Cure

An advertising column touts Dr Hallock’s Wonderful FE Pills claiming to cure nervous exhaustion headaches and a range of nervous symptoms. It promises restoration of nerve strength, improved eyesight and memory, with a price of $1 per box or six boxes for $5 plus mail prices.

Ballock

Free five days treatment by mail from Hallock Drug Co

To prove the merits of our remedies we will send by mail a five days treatment with medical advice free of charge on receipt of 10 cents to pay postage and expense. Send for trial treatment today. Address Hallock Drug Co. 110 Court St Boston MA.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Hallock Drug CO Court St Boston Mase

Sixteen Years of Growth for M. H. Cobe & Company

The M. H. Cobe & Company wholesale and retail liquor firm marks sixteen years of progress and relocates to new Hanover street headquarters at 36 and 38. The rebuilt building features a long wholesale room, a retail store, a 35 foot bar, and a connected telephone system. The firm bottles all goods on premises and includes Waldberg Brewing output, with new bottling equipment and large refining hogsheads.

M. H. Cobe & Company New England Hanover Street Exchange Street Haverhill Street Commercial Street Waldberg Brewing Company

Stolen Sacred Vessels From St John’s Church

Burglars shattered a basement safe at St John’s Catholic Church on Temple Street this morning and lifted three gold chalices a ciborium and an ostensorium along with other altar pieces. The five foot safe was in the vestry near the altar where the theft occurred unseen.

GE Cote St. John’s Catholic Church Temple Street

Cuba Expresses Satisfaction Over Platt Amendment

Havana May 2 Law discussion suggests the country generally approves accepting the Platt Amendment and predicts the start of an era of prosperity.

Havana

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