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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1902

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2

Miss Lopez Explains Philippine Women To Massachusetts Suffrage Group

Miss Clemencia Lopez, sister of Sixto Lopez, speaks at Park Street Church before the New England Woman Suffrage Association. She argues for Philippine women's rights and urges aid to end their misery, while seeking pardons for her imprisoned brothers.

Park Street Newngland Man's Suffrage Association Julia Ward Howe New England Clemencia Lopez Sixto Lopez Miss Wilson Miss Lopez Philippines Washington Mssachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Philippine Islands Phil Ne Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Association Mrs. Howe Mt. Vernon Street America

Bark Freeman hit by mud rain 1300 miles from Mont Pelee

The three masted bark Freeman bound from Rosario Argentina faced a mud rain storm 1300 miles east of Martinique after Mont Pelee eruption. Second Mate Charles Dwyer reported a wet muddy coating on decks and rigging as logs record the bizarre event. Captain Van Namee learned of Mont Pelee from a pilot at Boston Light.

West Indies Mont Pelee Freeman Rosario Argentine Martinique van Namee Bostom Light Charles Dwyer Dwyer Deering Ort Eagely

French Delegates Are Guests of New York Friendly Sons

The Sixty-ninth Regiment paraded as guard of honor for the French mission at Delmonico's banquet hosted by the Friendly Sons of St Patrick. Notables included General Porter, Justice Fitzgerald, Ambassador Cambon, Arch bishop Ireland, Senator Depew, and other officials. President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory telegram, and Arch bishop Ireland spoke on France and the United States. The party departed for Newport after the dinner.

New York Sons of St. Patrick Sixty-ninth Delmonico’s Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Horace Porter W. Bourke Cochran Justice Fitzgerald Samuel Sloan Ambassador Cambon Major Low Archbishop Ireland Senator Depew Bruwnert Justice O’brien John A. McCall Charles W. Dayton William F. Havemeyer Perry Belmont William McAdoo Army Navy O’gorman Roosevelt Udge O'Gorman Cambon Ireland

Free Fight at Colonial Hall Ends in Arrests

A dance in Colonial Hall hosted by Spaghetti Rose ended with three alleged Harvard students arrested at 2 am for attempting to start fights. The men identified themselves at Station 5 as Walter M. Jones, Roger A. Heard, and Joan P. Davis.

Spaghetti Rose Colonial Hall Harvard Station 5 Walter M. Jones Roger A. Heard Joan P. Davis

Dorchester May Party At Bloomfield Hall

Dorchester Social and Literary Club held its annual May party at Bloomfield Hall with over three hundred couples attending. Club president Thomas H. Glynn served as floor manager and introduced Parker H. Murphy John Halloran and Alexander J. Michie. A large crowd of prominent guests and many politicians were present.

Dorchester Social and Literary Club Bloomfield Hall Thomas H. Glynn Parker H. Murphy John Halloran Alexander J. Michie

Tennessee Democrats nominate Frazer and McKnight at split convention

The Tennessee Democratic State convention met at the Capitol and nominated James B. Frazer of Chattanooga for Governor and J. Neil McKnight for railroad commissioner. Leaders were disgruntled over the platform d

Nashville, Tenn Capitol James B. Frazer Chattanooga J. Neil McKnight Kansas City

Harvard Freshmen Head to Worcester for Quinsigamond Row

The Harvard freshman crew will depart South Station at 9 this morning to race Worcester High School on Lake Quinsigamond in the afternoon on a 1.5 mile course.

Harvard South Station Worcester Worcester High School Lake Quinsigamond

Hibernian Ball Draws 1500 Couples at Mechanics Hall

Mechanics' Hall hosted the second grand reunion of A. O. H. Suffolk County with portraits of Kruger O'Reilly and others on display. A promenade concert opened the evening, followed by a grand march led by County President Cronin and Miss Clancy. The ball, under A. O. H. auspices, drew at least 1500 couples and featured notable attendees and officers throughout a long night of dancing.

Mechanics’ Hall Suffolk County Paul Kruger John Boyle O'Reilly O'Donnell Wolf Tone Allen Larkin O’brien Robert Emmet Kenney Iliam J. Cronin Alice Clancy Martin J. Padden Katherine Crowley Cohane William J. Cronin James M. Curley Joan Dolan Mathew Cummings John A. Ryan Katherine E. Sheridan Ladies’ Auxiliary John M. Hays The Widows and Orphans’ Fund E. J. Slattery A. O. HL John A. Sullivan Michael J

Scheuber Withdrawn From Harvard Track Contests

A meeting of the Intercollegiate Association officials at the Fifth Avenue Hotel discussed protests against Harvard athletes Scheuber and Schick by Yale over eligibility. Scheuber admitted violating a rule and withdrew his entry. Preston faced similar protest with a decision pending. Drawings for event start positions were made but results withheld tonight.

New York Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Servier Oval Fifth Avenue Harvard Princeton Williams Murray Hill Yale New Haven Scheuber Schick Arvard Preston

Morgan Settling Coal Strike Rumor Circulates

In Cleveland on May 2 a circulating report claimed a morning conference between Senator Hanna and George W. Perkins of J P Morgan & Co over an anthracite coal strike settlement. Hanna refused to deny or confirm the report while avoiding discussion of Frank P. Sargent’s soft coal strike prediction.

Cleveland Hanna Civic Federation George W. Perking J. P. Morgan & Co Frank P. Sargent

Fight to Bitter End: Mine Workers Boss Says Unity to Endure

President Mitchell of the National Mine Workers left Indianapolis for Chicago after a long consult with Secretary Wilson. No change in the strike, plans perfected for continuing the fight. Mitchell asserted the men will win and will stand by the organization to the bitter end.

Indianapolis Mitchell National Mine Workers Chicago Wilson

Cape Ann Granite Strikers Win Wage Settlement

The 900 Cape Ann granite workers ended a monthlong strike with a settlement granting about 15 percent raises on a graded scale. Pay rises: cutters 2 dollars per 1000 blocks, quarrymen 1 cent now and 1 cent next May, overtime at time and a half, poor wage carrymen 2.5 cents. An arbitration board will handle disputes, and no further strikes while it meets. Estimated wage loss to strikers totals 40 000 to 60 000 dollars. Manufacturers expect higher prices to cover the boost and prefer quarries operating over idleness.

Gloucester Cape Ann

Delay Extended in Gaynor Greene Habeas Case

In Superior Court Justice Andrews granted a six day delay for the defense to answer writs of habeas corpus and certiorari in the Gaynor-Greene case. Taschereau to file by Wednesday. prosecution may reply by June 6. hearing set for June 7. contempt rule against Detective Carpenter continued to June 7.

Quebec Superior Court Andrews Gaynor-Greene Senator Dandurand McMaster Montreal Erwin Georgia Stuart Taschereau J. Tessier Mr. McMaster Carpenter

Cigar Packers Honor McDonough With Rifle Gift at Meeting

At Wells Memorial building the Cigar Packers Mutual Benefit Association held a memorable gathering. President McDonough, stepping down, was presented a 38-54 Winchester rifle by his successor Frank Schlosser. Ralph Cartoos and David Martin entertained with songs. A Nunez of Havana and A C Lanbinger of London also joined. The Grocery and Provision Clerks will hold their convention today in Lasters Hall, Lynn.

Cigar Packers’ Mutual Benefit Association Wells Memorial William E. McDonough Frank Schlosser Ralph Cartoos David Martin Cigarmakers'’ Union A. Nunez Havana A. C. Lanbinger London Lasters’ Hall Lynn

Nina Danforth In Critical Condition At Home

Nina Danforth is described as seriously ill with mental and physical decline. Dr. Utley visits twice daily, officials are alarmed, and she shows limited responsiveness to family. Her condition may prevent her from appearing in court on June 2, with risk of self harm if left alone.

Nina Danforth Iil Utley of Newton South Framingham

First Annual Ball of Gross & Strauss Employees

Handsome women and escorts in evening dress attended the first annual ball at Catholic Union Hall Worcester street. Nearly 600 guests celebrated to aid the Employees Mutual Benefit Association funded by weekly dues and firm donations with Mr Cameron and Samuel Strauss praised for organizing efforts. Samuel Strauss led the opening waltz with Miss Helen Helger as president supervised by Miss K M Riley. A telegram from B Strauss wished success and a good time.

Cameron Noyes Samuel Strauss Helen Helger B. Strauss Strauss K. M. Riley Corps of Aids P. Strauss S. Cohen Leo Levi Jackson Leighton Belcher Powers Freedman H. Fraser N. Downs A. Greene Lizzie Deignan R. H. Kammler J. O'Hara C. G. Coleman Mamie Laffey

Tech Man Bradley Wins Intercollegiate Tennis Singles

The intercollegiate tournament ends with Bradley Technology defeating Herrick Wesleyan in the final 6 4 6 3 6 1. Tufts and Amherst win the doubles title over Bowdoin and Tufts in a 6 3 6 2 final 6 2 6 4.

Tech Man Bradley of Technology Amherst Bradley Plimpton Herrick Wesleyan Tufts Bowdoin Maine Technology Pompton

Bicycle notes on Harry Elkes fast miles at Charles River Park

Harry Elkes surprised friends with extremely fast miles at Charles River Park. He rode 10 miles with times including 1m 23 5s and 1m 27s, demonstrating exceptional form though some splits are unclear. His bike is in remarkable condition and followers regard his performance highly.

Harry Elkes Charles River Park Elkes

Cyclists Vie In 25 Mile Race And Record Attempt

Elite racers Champion and De Guichard prepare for a paced 25 mile contest at Providence with Elkes and De Guichard riding American sponsored wheels. Kes will use last season’s wheel. Rudolph Lauriks trains to break the unpaced 25 mile hour record. Wells Memorial Cycle Club hosts a full day of races and a dance at Franklin Wield.

Champion de Guichard Kes Elkes Providence Charles River Park Rudolph Lauriks Lauriks Wells Memorial Cycle Club Franklin Wield Wells Memorial Wells Memorial Building Wells Memorial Hall Price

Prizes Declamation at English High School Winners Named

In the English High School prize declamation contest nearly three hundred guests attended. Six prizes were offered including a special prize two first prizes and three second prizes. Winners were Harry H. Briggs special prize Frederick Stanwood Charlies H Wilson Carl C Davis Daniel Harris and Earnest W Beck. A drill by the First Regiment B C followed and Lieutenant Colonel Arthur P Hennigan received a sword and scabbard from Company C in appreciation of his command services. He said he would wear the sword at the Boston School Cadets field day tomorrow.

Harry H. Briggs Frederick Stanwood Charlies H. Wilson Carl C. Davis Daniel Harris Earnest W.beck United States Hennigan Boston School

Harvard Memorial Services at Sanders Theatre Today

Harvard annual Memorial Day exercises begin at noon in Sanders Theatre under the Memorial Society. Richard Derby presides and Malcolm Donald, class of 1899, delivers the address. Students assemble by class at 10:30 and march to the theatre.

Harvard Sanders Theatre Memorial Society Richard Derby Malcolm Donald

Metropolis Golf Leaders Tuxedo Park in Brisk Championship Play

Weather and course conditions drew crowds as 16 players contended for the Metropolitan title at Tuxedo Park. Amateur champion Travis defeated J. M. Ward while F. B. Douglass edged Co. L. Tappin after a dormie swing. Emmett beat Horstman 8 up 6 to play. Thompson edged Dinsmore 1 up. Watson, Travelli, and Marcellus also won. Travis posted a 76, a score equalled by Douglass and Marcellus in morning play.

New York Tuxedo Park Travis J. M. Ward Fox Hills Douglass Co. L. Tappin Westbrook Dormie

Country Club Golf Cup Semis Nears After Tight Rounds

Matches narrow down to semi finals as Peay's Spring Cup advances with fourth round results. Kee lock defeats Micnarcece 23 up 22 to play while R H 7 seals win. C ate veld Ts and C gh both win 3 up 2 to sana.

Peay T. R. Keelock J. Micnarcece R. H F. ” Cate Veld Ts. C. Gh Sana

Interleague Chess Match Sets Record for Size

The Metropolitan Chess League of Boston faces the Kings and Queens Chess League of Brooklyn in a telegraphic team match of 20 players per side. The Boston arena is the Boston Athletic Association gymnasium, while Brooklyn plays from the Dutch Arms Club. Action starts at 10 AM and runs to midnight with 11 to 12 hours of play. If unfinished at midnight a referee will adjudicate any remaining games.

Metropolitan Chess League of Boston Kings and Queens Chess League Brooklyn Boston Athletic Association Dutch Arms Club Seventh Avenue Popons

Harvard Freshmen Win Inter Class Base Ball Title

Harvard freshmen defeated the juniors 6 to 4 at Soldiers Field to claim the inter class baseball championship. The game was rough and heated in the ninth inning as both sides rushed the field over a baserunner. Alexander pitched steadily and delivered timely hits for the sophomores.

Harvard Soldiers Field Alexander Sheldon

Freeman Beats Nat Butler In 10 Mile Motor Pace Race

Howard Freeman of Portland defeated Nat Butler of Boston in a 10 mile motor paced bicycle heat at Coliseum Park. Freeman’s times were 16:08 and 16:02 3 5. Butler struggled with his motor in the fifth mile and lost four laps before the issue was corrected.

Washington Howard Freeman Portland Ore Nat Butler Boston Coliseum Park Butler

Gardner Loses Fight After Ninth Round Clash

Waterbury May 29 George McFadden of New York defeats Gardner of Philadelphia in a ten round match. McFadden wins on a referee decision after Gardner allegedly threw him in the tenth round. Willie Lewis knocks out Jim Haywood in the fourth. Daly stops after ten rounds of punishment as his seconds throw in the sponge.

Waterbury, Conn George McFadden New York Gus Gardner Philadelphia Waterbury Athletic Club McFadden Willie Lewis Jim” Haywood Jimmy” Kelly Tommy’’ Daly Daly

Sullivan Stops Santry In Third Round Bout

Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn knocked out Eddie Santry of Chicago in the third round of a planned 20 round match. Santry dominated early until Sullivan landed a hard left to the stomach and a left to the chin, forcing the referee’s count.

ST. Louis Tommy Sullivan Brooklyn Eddie’’ Santry Chicago Santry Sullivan

Britt Defeats Kid Lavigne In Eight Round Bout

Jimmy Britt of the Pacific coast lightweight division defeated former world lightweight champion Kid Lavigne in San Francisco at the Athletic Club. The win came in the eighth round as Lavigne damaged his arm, claiming a sprain, while Britt led the action throughout the contest.

Britt Kid” Lavigne San Francisco Jimmy Britt Pacific Coast Kid’ Lavigne

Chicago Billy Rotchford and George Monroe Draw Title Bout

Billy Rotchford of Chicago and George Monroe of New York battled to a draw in a 10 round 120 pound boxing match in Grand Rapids Michigan tonight.

Grand Rapids, Mich Billy Rotchford Chicago George Monroe New York

Ferns KOs Zeigler in Third Round at Joplin Bout

Rube Ferns of Scammon Kansas knocked out Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia in the third round of a two round bout in Joplin Missouri.

Joplin Rube Ferns Scammon Kan Owen Zeigler Philadelphia

Minstrel Performance at English High School Hall

Last night a minstrel show was staged in the English High School Hall by pupils. Arthur E B Goodwin of the Class of 193 was interlocutor, with end men James O Cronan Walter G Ambrose D Mayer Jones A J Hennigan J V Santry and M M Hutchinson tam bos. Henry N Sullivan directed the program.

Arthur EB. Goodwin James O. Cronan Walter G. Ambrose D. Mayer Jones A. J. Hennigan J. V. Santry M. M. Hutchinson Tambos Henry N. Sullivan

Revere Yacht Club Hosts Open House Night

Members of the Revere Yacht Club held an open house for friends last night. Commodore Dr John H Strong greeted visiting yachtsmen from Chelsea Lynn West Lynn Orient South Boston Jeffries and other nearby clubs with congratulations.

Revere Yacht Club John H. Strong Chelsea Lynn West Lynn Orient South Boston Jeffries

Gaulois Leaves for Boston After Washington Statue Visit

The French first class battleship Gaulois commanded by Admiral Fournier departed New York for Boston after delivering the French mission to the Rochambeau statue unveiling in Washington. It left quarantine at 8 3 p m and will stay in Boston one day before sailing June 1 for France.

New York Admiral Fournier Washington Rochambeau Boston Toulon France

Town Meeting Sparks Heated Debate Over Inquiry Report

In a heated meeting residents debated the late inquiry report and whether selectmen should hire counsel to review it. Accusations of secrecy and anarchist labels flew as proponents and critics clashed, with Craib defending the report and challenging its framing amid interruptions.

George C. Marden Pope Cartwright Floyd Craib Winthrop Mr. Craib

Metropolis club hosts first supper with members listed

The Metropolitan Wheelmen held its first post supper club gathering in the club house last evening. An entertainment followed, with a long list of attendees including W. F. Bassett, A. L. Stark, F. J. Le Favre, J. B. MacMeekin, G. E. Hildreth, E. C. Peterson, and many others. The crowd featured numerous prominent members and guests.

Metropolitan Wheelmen W. F. Bassett A. L. Stark F. J. le Favre J. B. MacMeekin G. E. Hildreth E. C. Peterson T. Smith Hiltz J. G. Cavanaugh F. J. Sites J. W. Johnson W. 8. Ellis John Mitchell A. J. Jones W. Tukemeyer G. W. MacLaren Dr. J.P. Farley Hugh McIntyre Harry Jenner W. A. Griffins G. W Ctochat BE. Coady M. Buxbaum J. Buxbaum F. Pope C. H. Foster F. W.dunne G. R. Irvin Shuman D. J. Shea F. Briand Irvine Todd H. B. Avery T. E. McLain A. Ferris H. Berkmeyer Joyce G. F. Mullen A. Molnnis William Iner Organ W. B. Hoyt Wilson Martin Hartgan Walter Stock A. E. Perkina Robert Ritchie George Clapp W. I. Hitcheck Ss. Purchas Fitzjohn Baglee Gerald C._S. Eaves George Priest T. McIntyre H. Greeley

South Boston Gymnasium holds cross country run at 10:30

The South Boston Gymnasium A A plans a 10 30 start from D street gymnasium for a cross country race. The course weaves from D street to Summer L First Q street Broadway Marine Park head house strandway Mercer street to strandway to railroad bridge Mt Vernon Buttonwood Columbia Edward Everett Hancock Freeport Pleasant Stoughton Uphams Corner and Dorchester avenue to Broadway then back to D street. About 35 members entered including eight who ran the Marathon on April 19.

South Boston A. A D_ street D Street Q Street Broadway Marine Park Head House Mercer Street Railroad Bridge Mt. Vernon Street Buttonwood Street Columbia Road Edward Everett Square Hancock Street Freeport Pleasant Street Stoughton Street Upham’s Corner Boston Street Andrew Square Dorchester Avenue A Street Eva

Holy Cross Shuts Out Cornell in May Baseball Game

Worcester May 2 Holy Cross blanked Cornell 3 0 as Noonan homered with two aboard in the fourth. Holy Cross batted five hits to Cornell three while Holy Cross made two errors to Cornell one. Batteries McGeehan and Noonan.

Worcester Cornell McGeehan Holy Cross Noonan

Harvard to Meet Illinois at Soldiers Field This Afternoon

Harvard hosts Illinois at Soldiers Field in a tight baseball clash after Illinois defeated Princeton this season. Harvard pitcher Clarkson will start on the mound for the Crimson in a key interleague showdown.

Harvard Illinois Princeton Clarkson

Ambiguous 19th Century Scores and City Pairings

Tale of scattered score lines and city pairings shows Worcester defeat by 12 to 5, Buffalo face Montreal, and Waterbury edging Norwich with near mid April style. Other entries list Springfield over Meriden 7 to 1 with New London and Jersey City locales appearing in fragmentary form.

Jersey City Worcester Buffalo Montreal New London New Laphoe Iaudge Tordy Waterbury Norwich New Sac Springfield Meriden

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