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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
10
Charles Murphy shattered the mile open record in a dramatic Waltham meet as spectators went wild at the finish. The Massachusetts track program showcased a parade of cycling and running events with Greenhill claiming the 15 mile road race title at Lynn.
At Waltham-Mile open class B, Charles Murphy of New York set a world mile record with 2 01 4 5, beating rival Zimmerman and others as 10,000 spectators filled the grand stand. The Tubular exhibition featured fast heats, crashes, and dramatic finishes amid bands and cheering crowds.
A quirky retail note boasts straw hats from 60 cents to $3 with a new Milan hat at a half-dollar price above range. The ad praises the Milan’s tall crown and slim black band as the dressiest choice and urges shoppers to inspect offerings for quality and savings.
Report from Waltham races where a sharp crowd booed loafing and cheered loudly. Starter A D Peck opened the program with a timely mile novice Class A race, finished by 5 20. In heat one Fenton led early while Miller surged on the backstretch then sprinted to a decisive win.
An advertisement asserts Tivoli tonic beer quality and urges readers to order through grocers or expressmen. It notes delivery options via telephone, with the Bottling Works in Roxbury at telephone 265, offering delivery to the expressman’s downtown office or stand.
Dr Hershey speaks to about 1000 attendees praising Governor Greenhalge sparking loud opposition. Rev Brady and Rev Miner warn freedom in America depends on checking Romanism. Rev Fulton ends with patriotic remarks and brief Grant life sketch linking faith in Christ to Civil War success.
Forecast for Friday notes Maine partly cloudy with southerly winds while New Hampshire and Vermont face threatening weather and possible showers in the north, cooler with winds shifting from southerly to northerly. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expected fair and cooler inland with southerly winds, eastern New York fair with variable winds. The Providence Line will resume Boston to New York passenger service Monday June 3 for the 18% season, with a steamboat train from Park Square Station at 6 30 P.M. daily except Sundays.
Memorial Day observances spread across Boston and towns, with Grand Army posts leading and citizens joining. Pleasant May weather accompanied parades, park outings, bicycle events, and horse races as communities honored fallen soldiers and celebrated the day with games, theater, and gatherings.
Memorial Day across Boston and surrounding towns drew crowds to balls dances and late night events as top state figures like John D Long Francis A Walker and Curtis Guild Jr energised crowds in cities from Dalton to Lynn. A Brown-bred youth who rose through country schools to Boston commerce is recalled in a cautionary tale of composure amid danger.
Edward W. Kinsley Post No. 113 held Memorial Day ceremonies starting with decoration at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Common. A parade to the Boston Theatre featured brief remarks by Commander William Carlton Ireland and comrades Parker Goodrich and Sampson on the three guiding principles.
Colonel Albert A. Pope served as presiding officer at a Benton center meeting regarding shared fences and property boundaries. Local residents attended to discuss fence lines and rights, with reminders of applicable municipal codes and neighborly dispute resolution.
John Forrester Andrew son of the late war Governor was found dead in his bed at 32 Hereford Street on Memorial Day. Park Commissioner Hodges arrived for a morning park tour. the faithful butler awoke him to find Andrew dead from apoplexy after a night of sickness. Dr Charles P and Medical Examiner Draper confirmed the cause.
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