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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
4
Under gray skies the G A R posts of greater Boston and allied societies marked the day to honor dead comrades. Spanish War Veterans Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps joined, graves were decorated, flowers floated for the sailor dead, services were held in churches and halls, with orators recalling hard days.
During memorial exercises in Riverside Park to honor the dead, the Arkansas Riverfoot bridge broke sending several people into the water. A number were missing or drawn from the stream, others escaped. The accident drew a crowd of about a thousand witnesses.
Fall River freight handlers urged arbitration on May 30 proposing a board of the Mayor, the Board of Aldermen, and a local Legislator to hear both strikers and railroad officials. Railroad officials unlikely to accept outside mediation. Agent Bushee says the men are not employees of the road and will bargain only as individuals.
In Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cambridge a Memorial Day service honored Governor Roger Wolcott with a wreath laid by Roger Wolcott Camp No 26 Legion of Spanish War Veterans. Widow and four children stood with the family as Commander Henry A. Trenthardt greeted them. The service featured a dirge by the Tenth Artillery Corps Band, a blessing by Rev. William S Kelsey and wreaths by veterans. Other G A R posts placed flowers at Colonel Shaw and Colonel Lowell graves and flags at General Cowdoin’s grave.
General R. S. McKenzie Association visited Fort Winthrop yesterday where graves of soldiers and sailors were decorated. At the Naval Hospital Cemetery in Chelsea Trimountain Garrison Army and Navy Union of Boston held memorial services and decorated the graves of deceased comrades.
In Cambridge A A last evening Roxbury's Young Donohue won on points over Matty Baldwin of Charlestown after a fast ten round match. Baldwin, who fought to mix it up at close range, gave a splendid showing and many felt a draw would have been fair. Referee Harry Hodgkins judged Donohue more effective at long range.
Everett May 30 Arnold Benjamin 18 of 3 Davis court was playing ball at Athletic Park when a bicycle rider struck him, breaking the right leg. The incident occurred this forenoon and is under local reporting.
The 16 board annual match between Manhattan Chess Club of New York and Franklin Chess Club of Philadelphia ended in a draw after an exciting contest. Marshall, holder of the Cambridge Springs masters title, was defeated on the second board by Pillsbury, the American champion playing for Philadelphia. During supper, Marshall received a gold watch and chain from Manhattan members for his Cambridge Springs performance.
Jim Stone of Cambridge and Peter Sullivan of Fall River fought 15 rounds to a draw in New Bedford. On points Sullivan led some observers, but the bout ended even as both were standing at the finish. Tommy King of Fall River drew with Young Sidney, a Boston colored boxer, in a separate 15 round match.
Lieutenant General N A Miles spoke at City Hall in Bangor before about 2000 in attendance. He planned to visit Augusta to meet Governor John Hill and address veterans at Togus National Soldiers Home before continuing to Boston.
A bolt hit the United Electric Light and Power Company powerhouse, plunging Bellevue Hospital into darkness for about three hours. No operations were ongoing and no damage occurred. Earlier, lightning struck the Connecticut Trac tion Company power house at Mount Vernon, crippling all traffic for the night.
A large gathering at the Norfolk Hunt Club in Dedham witnessed a fashionable horse show. William H. Seabury led the ring as masters, with Nason Hamlin Rob ert McQuillen J E Street and William McQuillen assisting. The children’s driving class featured the McQuillen clan and several prominent families, with events including ladies saddle, gentlemen driving, and various hunter classes. Miss Alice Sargent displayed nerve after a cart mishap, quickly resuming her position.
The annual May festival under the Ladies' Aid Society for the Home for Destitute Catholic children drew about 12 000 attendees from greater Boston. Morning crowds filled the hall as children awaited a matinee by residents of the home, with parish booths, exhibitions, and dances, including drill and ribbon numbers. An evening program from 6 to 10 featured a concert and dancing, with many parish groups represented from Thea Cathadro to Sacred Heart East Boston and beyond.
Franklin Checker Club hosted its first public smoke talk at Union Fellowship Hall South End with over 250 attendees. President George Sheehan introduced Councilman John Craig who discussed the group’s prospects. St Mary’s Church double quartet performed Vesper Bells and numerous soloists, duets, and vocal selections followed with piano by M J Phinn and KR J Gallagher.
Conspicuous among the graves at Woodlawn Cemetery yesterday was nurse Helen L. Gilson, adored by Chelsea volunteers. During the Civil War she left home to aid sick and dying soldiers, nursing fever victims and wounded, writing letters and cheering them in camp and on the field.
Ex travagant to waste time on cleaning in hard water without borax. Use pure BORAX in the bath for earth and real cleanliness value. Housewives and helpers can save time and effort in home washing by asking for BRAND borax in 4 1 lb packages. Sold by druggists and grocers nationwide.
About 300 junior cash bundle and office girls from the R H White Company traveled to Dorchester Park in six wagons with another carrying lunch. Mr White and Mr Leghorn welcomed the group, which has held annual picnics since Memorial Day. committee members organized games and races with multiple winners, followed by dancing and singing despite showers.
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