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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1895

Page

6

Piper Donovan Sets New World Record in 100 Yards

Piper Donovan of Natick wins the Brockton fair 100 yard dash in 9.35 seconds, beating Tom Morris and Walter Christie in a spectacular race before about 9,000 spectators. Donovan seizes the new mark as Morris, Christie and Brown follow. Brown earns praise in a strong field led by Donovan.

Brockton Piper Ed Donovan Natick Mair Tom Morris Walter Christie Brown Donovan America New England Brockton Agricultural Society Evaryt Stitat Bevonue Tom Forris Dénovan Wes A Christie Morrie Pash Eugene Buckley Kee Donovan Christié Donovans Bes Cpl Tim Beétt Ohana Ewer tle“Brown Engieman New York Hartford Kan John J P. J. Finneran Sullivan Rolline Priddy Pittsburg Penn James Smith Albany F. L. Britton Holyoke Smith Britton Tom Morris Piper Donovan W. Copple Nebraska Alex Davis Canajoharie N. Y Copple Davis Robert Brown Adonis Lynn T. Robinson Bonaparte Ind P. J. Coyne Chatham Ont Robinson Coyne A. H. Thompson J. Re- Wan George Burford Frank Robinson Thompson Leon Sosa Council Bluffs Juline Engleman New York City Rollins Engleman Loga John Krolin Davenport Lam Gibson Huntington W. Va Frank Sullivan North Platte Neb Krolin Gibson Kivlen Ollins Kivien Santa Ana Cal A. Copple Bancroft Na‘tick Robert John Kivlin Sam Gibson Kivlin Hagleman Neat Regan A.H Tony .Thompson Bospe C. O'vonnell Millville

Ten Mile Handicap Bicycle Race At Newton

Principal event in Nonantum today was a ten mile handicap bicycle race finishing on California street. P F Nolan won in 31 minutes, Joseph H Connelly second, J F Jones third, with Daniel O Connell winning the time prize at 28 minutes 57 seconds. prizes included a silver pitcher and pneumatic tires.

Newton Nonantum California Street P. F. Nolan Joseph H. Connelly J. F. Jones Thomas Odonnell C. F. Dalton George Butler Daniel O’connell

Opening Session of American Social Science Association

At Saratoga New York on September 2 the annual meeting opened. President F J Kingsbury of Waterbury Connecticut delivered the annual address on The Tendency of Men to Live in Cities and the secretary’s annual report was presented by F B Sanbora of Concord Massachusetts.

Saratoga N. Y American Social Science Association F. J. Kingsbury Li. D Waterbury

Sons of Veterans Field Day in Brockton at Elkin's Park

In Brockton on September 2, about 80 Sons of Veterans members gathered at Elkin's Park for a field day. Attendees included members of the W R C, Ladies' Aid of the 8 of W and G A R and two camp bell games and rubber match for a prize. Athletic events and other activities were held.

Brockton Sons of Veterans Elkin’s Park Order Iman East Weymouth Quincy

Labor's Hosts Parade Honors Governor and Labor

A large Labor Day parade in Boston featured Governor Greenhalge receiving the flag from Marshal Haley and reviewing the procession. The event showcased many unions, a unique Theatrical Stage Employees' unit forming an A F L frame, and praised banners and orderly conduct as the crowd dispersed.

Boston Post Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union Bennett Naval Band Marshal Callahan A. F. of L Frank Monroe William Maher P. T. Barrey J.J. Barry H. T

Mottoes Seen In Line At Boston Suffrage Parade

The Boston suffrage parade featured mottoes such as The jingle of capitalistic dollars is heard behind the attacks of the press upon Eugene V Debs and Clean out the Senate Chamber and let the people enter. Workingmen vote for those who favor annual elections appeared on banners as spectators filled Bedcon street toward the State House. The event drew order and pride from parade units including the Boston American Band and plasterers and joiners unions.

Mt. Vernon Street Greenhalge Eugene V. Debs Washington Senate Bedcon Street State House

Labor Day Parade Commentary at State House

Citizens and laborers gathered as bands played and flags waved while a parade showcased slogans on unity and conciliation. Parade cards urged fairness from employers, opposed biennial elections, and proclaimed justice for labor with calls for peace and united strength.

Characteristic floats parade through city streets

A detailed description of a parade featuring floats and groups. Thomas Ramsey arranged a horseshoe float while unions such as the Horseshoers and Boilermakers display themed wagons. The Brewers Bakers Hat and Cap unions also feature decorative rigs with bunting and banners. The Boston sewer department introduces a large fire and six horses drawing a prominent wagon.

Thomas Ramsey Horseshoers' Union Boilermakers’ Union Brewers’ Union Bakers’ Union Makers’ Union Boston Sewer Department Bunting

Parade Review By Chief Marshal J. F. O'Sullivan

Crowds along Charles and Beacon streets cheered as Chief Marshal J. F. O'Sullivan reviewed the parade. Police and uniformed officers led various organizations past the reviewing stand amid a festive procession.

John F. O'Sullivan Charles and Beacon Streets J. F O’sullivan

Mottoes and banners echo labor union pride and unity

Inscribed mottos from District Assembly 30 K of L members echo solidarity and civic duty. Phrases claim organized support, better conditions, and citizen membership. A banner reads of sweeping sheep from the father’s fold with silver gates and bars of gold.

Luncheons Served After Parade Across City Headquarter Feasts

After the parade impromptu spreads welcomed attendees at multiple headquarter sites. At 5 Eliot street the chief marshal and C L A guests enjoyed light refreshments while Motormen and Conductors Union hosted friends and other members. South End water works yard paraded staff picnicked at department expense with music by Canton Brass. New England Hall hosted Journeymen Plumbers Union feast and Ben Franklin Assembly 6463 K of L banquet at St Rose Hall with guests John W Hayes and Michael J Bishop.

Ithe Fred Miller Tors Roofers’ Protective Union the Central Labor Union George McNeil Fred F O'Doherrty Binet Thomin Les Carei Foods H. Man Dmmigration Skeffington R. J. Anslow Frank Pickett San’ Hay ‘Wilks Fge James O'Nell Jeremiah Edward O’ Donnell William G. Harbour Pelee Father Murphy New York Newagee Cath Ge Anew Borland Salar Bennett Na Favat Perry Ca Pavers Francis Union Alexander’ Betas Mery Aed Brass Moulders’ Union Union Ain Sea Thomas Coveney Wolfe Tone Drum Sewer Department Athette Stanshal Cantrans Bi Water Works Asaery K. of Baldwin Roofers Michael Daley Varay Cherent Trade Gennyse Taleaay Garden Ci Boston Fathers Price ‘Patriarchs Zens Inters Aera I Penena Leary Lavor Eliot Street Water Works Canton Brass New England Journeymen, Plumbers’ Union Ben Franklin Assembly

Cape Ann Yacht Race Winners In Four Classes

Cape Ann Yacht Club hosted a forenoon race in Gloucester with local entries in four classes. The fourteen mile course off Pavilion Beach started in a moderate southwest breeze that strengthened toward the finish. Winners were listed for each class.

Gloucester Cape Ann

Brookline Defeats Roxbury Nine In Morning Exhibition

Brookline played Roxbury YMCA in a spirited noon game at Brookline’s playground. Gene Sullivan Fahey and McCarron contributed to Brookline’s 10 to 3 victory with strong batting and solid fielding. Umpire M J Crane supervised, while H A Carroll kept the scorecard. Roxbury showcased noted players Mulvey and Logan amid sharp defense and errors that fueled Brookline’s three-run innings.

Brookline Roxbury ¥. M. C. A Gene” Sullivan Fahey Lawrence McCarron Goodyears Mulvey L. H. Logan M. J. Crane H.A. Carroll Brooklne Roxburyites

Fragmented OCR Quote on Language and Costs

A garbled dialogue fragment questions if abbreviations are proper and cites English language and bicycle costs. The exchange shows misread text with missing context and unclear speaker references.

Dedham Dedicates Avery Grammar School Building

The Dedham community dedicated the new $65,000 Avery Grammar School in East Dedham on High street. Judge Ely presided as Frederick D. Ely delivered a dedicatory address praising town effort, with pupil singing and remarks by school officials, clergy, and educators. The ceremony concluded with an “America” singalong.

Dedham Avery Grammar School East Dedham High Street Mother Brook H. H. Hunt West Newton Hartwell & Richardson Boston Frederick D. Ely Lewis P. Cushman Hast Dedham Methodist Church Avery Julius H. Tuttle Avery School Willam Avery America Free Public School Joseph B.seabury First Congregational Church Charles F. Kimball Oakdale Docus P. Howard J. F. Packard

Defender Floated For Dry Dock And Measurements

Defender was floated in the Erie basin dry dock at 9 this morning and towed toward New Rochelle to stay until Thursday then return to the Erie basin for docking and measuring. A large night shift strengthened the mast steps and officials expect all weak points found. The Ili. remains in the Horseshoe and will move to the dry dock tomorrow night for cleaning and polishing before races and will be measured alongside Defender.

New York Defender Erie Basin New Rochelle Erie ‘Basin Ili

International yacht races set for September 7 at New York Yacht Club

New York reports no change in race plans with the first race expected September 7. A dinner for Lord Dunraven, possibly aboard W. K. Vanderbilt’s Valiant in Newport harbor, is discussed in embryo form with seaweed cloth and sea food emphasis, but attendance details remain unsettled.

New York New York Yacht Club Lord Dunraven W. K. Vanderbilt Newport

Postmaster John P. Herlihy Jr. Receives Commission

The President has signed the commission of Postmaster John P. Herlihy Jr at Monson Massachusetts. Nantasket visitors are urged to ride the new electric railroad along the beach corridor, costing 15 cents for a seven mile trip between terminus stations.

Nantasket Statison l

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