Boston Boys Win in Dandy Nath Matchup
Boston boys prevail as Islandfilemen struggle against the Dandy Nath in a lively reception and review session. Tech closes a busy military outing with a final day packed with events and reports.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1897
Page
2
Honorary Members Feted by Boston Battalion Visit to Providence
Major McGuinness hosted a luncheon for Major Grady and officers of the First Battalion Ninth Regiment of Boston during a Providence military outing. Guests included Lt Desmond and several company officers. honorary members listed. Rifle practice and a review at City Hall followed, with Second Regiment shooters besting Ninth Massachusetts despite unfamiliarity with the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
McGuinness
Grady
Ninth Regiment
Boston
J. J. Hayes
D. J. O’keefe
John J. Sullivan
M. H. Desmond
James F. Walsh
F. Flanagan
Thomas F. Clark
George M. Rogers
T. J. Sullivan
John J. Barry
J. F. Crowley
Roger F. Scannell
George F. Lovett
F. W. McNulty
John F. Foley
John B. O'Higgins
Joseph F. Rogers
T. C. Kennedy
Thomas P. Dowd
Massachusetts
Westminster Street
Bishop’s Residence
City Hall
Moran
Hotel Tourane Openstory Review of Luxurious Facilities
The article praises Hotel Tourane’s opulent design, calling attention to masterful ornamentation and exceptional cleanliness. It highlights the heating system using exhaust steam and reducing valves, high speed blowers for ventilation, and the second floor’s sleeping suites including a corner parlor with views of Boylston Tremont Streets and the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Tremont Streets
Worth Whitman—Miss Annie Whitman Bride of Charles Russel Worth
Miss Annie Sophia Whitman daughter of Mr and Mrs Winslow Whitman and Charles Russel Worth of Medford were married yesterday at the bride parents home 19 Pinckney street Somerville The ceremony was by Rev James D Abbott First Baptist Medford Miss Rebecca Whitman bridesmaid Fred B Fletcher best man Ushers William Kennedy and John H Whitman reception followed at the bride home The couple will reside at 24 Pearl Street Melrose Highlands after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Sophia Whitman
Winslow Whitman
Charles Russel. Worth
Medford
Pinckney Street
Somerville
James D. Abbott
First Baptist Church
New Organ Dedication At Thompson Square Charlestown
The Masonic apartments in Thompson square Charlestown unveiled a new organ last night. It is the first built in the United States with the Weigle system, cut by J. W. Steere & Son of Springfield and features 515 pipes. An organ recital with solos by Frederick J. Stevens J. P. Weston and B. F. Young accompanied the dedication which drew several Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Apartments
Thompson Square
Charlestown
United States
J. W. Steere & Son
Springfield
Frederick J. Stevens
J. P. Weston
B. F. Young
Everett Willis Shows Remorse After Prison Fight
Willis says Everett Willis, badly wounded in the State Prison fight, is in poor health with a bullet in his cheek left untreated. His mother Mrs Samuel B Willis reports he is thoroughly penitent and crying during a recent visit, wishing to undo the rash act and choosing to lead a good life afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Samuel B. Willis
Willis
Everett
Stealing Bags From Parker House Leads to Arrests
Inspectors Morrisey and McGarr at police headquarters arrested Charles H. Chapin and Thomas H. Greamney for larceny of a bag with five mileage books, toiletries, and clothing belonging to Giv en Moore, plus a dress suitcase owned by D. L. Hough. The theft occurred in the Parker House corridor Saturday evening, and the suspects were nabbed while trying to dispose of the mileage books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisey and McGarr
Charles H. Chapin
Thomas H. Greamney
Given Moore
D. L. Hough
Parker House
Touraine Hotel's Luxurious Modern Features Revealed
The Touraine's basement to superstructure showcase a lavish design with heraldic fleur de lis motifs, a child friendly dining area, and no private billiard room. It describes marble stairs, vacuum steam heating, concealed piping, attic ventilating shafts, and telephonic system, promising unmatched luxury and privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tremont
Whipple
Touraine
United States
Mushrooming Fancy Kitchen Design in New House
The description extols a French designed cooking area with 12 fires using ranges boilers and roast ovens spanning sixty feet. It highlights absolute cleanliness ventilation and flawless plumbing ensuring no sewer gas risk.
MIT Opens Full Term Amid Unfilled Presidency
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology begins its term on the 29th with no president chosen yet. An executive board meeting yielded no candidate and no date for election. Secretary H W Tyler stated the board will meet monthly. Professor Crafts remains acting president in title only, serving as chairman of the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Walker
H. W. Tyler
Crafts
Bates College Opens Fall Term With Freshman Class
Lewiston and Auburn public schools and Nichols Latin School also opened with large attendance as Bates College started its fall term today with over fifty new freshmen in the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Bates College
Nichols Latin School
Auburn
Yacht Racing Association releases updated class standings statewide
Secretary Bliss of the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts published yesterday the revised percentages from last week’s South Shore and Boston area races. The update affects the leading boats in the first and knockabout classes with Ida J taking over from Reynard and Gosling passing Cock Robin, while Hoodlum remains undefeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Bliss
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
South Shore
Boston
Ida J
Reynard
Gosling
Cock Robin
Fly
Mongoose
Cockatoo
Mr. Foster
Hoodlum
Muriel
Rooster
Vitesse
Little Peter
Emma C
Addie
Asahi
Harbinger
Elfreda
Snipe N
Romance
Privateer
Rex
Nettie
Yankee
Harolde
Whisper
Arab
Vamoose
Cleopatra
Omeme
Al-Anka
Wrinkle
Tacoma
Allison
Nancy Hanks
Yahoo
Fantasy
Alpine
Circe
Ripple
Gnome
Hazard
Sally III
Jacobin
Japan Will Arbitrate Hawaii Dispute Acceptance Text
Washington Sept. 7 The Japanese government formally accepts Hawaii arbitration. Count Okuma to H Shimamura acknowledges Hawaii’s offer and proposes the King of the Belgians act as sole arbiter. The move aims to conciliate while retaining necessary limitations and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hawaii
Sherman
Legation
Matsui
Count Okuma
H. Shimamura
Blacked the Kaiser s Eye and Death of Von Hahnke
London reports Henry Labouchere renews rumors after Lieutenant Von Hahnke's drowning death in July. Competing theories claim a black eye from a rope swung by wind, or that the Emperor's harsh words drove the officer to suicide, or that Von Hahnke blocked the Emperor s eye and killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Labouchere
von Hahnke
Labouchere
William
Leutenant
Crescent Beach Swimmers Challenging L Street Bath Crews
A correspondent urges a Boston area swimming match between Crescent Beach stars and the Brownies of L Street baths for a two mile race. He argues Crescent Beach holds the world’s finest swimmers while some favor L Street. The writer invites the editor to organize and witness this high profile contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Boston
Vicinity
L Street Bath
New England
Peter
Crescent Beach
L Street
L Street Baths
Jerry Barnett Dies After Pneumonia Struggle
New York reports the death of Jerry Barnett a famed pugilist once amateur lightweight champion of the United States and later a professional fighter. He contracted pneumonia two weeks ago and died in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerry” Barnett
United States
Boston schools seek space as classes crowd into new and old buildings
Officials report seating shortages at multiple neighborhoods while funds are approved for Longfellow School House furnishing and Gilbert Street School grading. Land acquisition for a proposed South Boston High is discussed as Superintendent Dwyer pleads for accommodations amid a crowded agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Gilbert Street
Thomas Park
C Street
South Boston High School
M. J. Dwyer
Marcella Street
Winthrop
Quincy
Brimmer
Prince School
Back Bay
Winthrop School
Phillips School
Roslindale
Longfellow Grammar School
South and
Hewlett Streets
Amendments Adopted After Two Hours of Voting
After two hours of votes the schedule was adopted with exceptions. The Horace Mann School assistant principal earns a maximum 1440, first year assistants 780 with 72 yearly increases to 1284. Horace Mann instructor 600, armorer 1050, teachers range 120 to 840. Normal School sub-master raised to master level 2772. Debate centered on correcting mysteries in the old bill amid pressure from the High School Teachers Association, per Mr Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann
Anderson
Boston Schools Resumed, Crowded Halls Test Capacity
At 9 am yesterday Boston resumed classes in 56 grammar schools and numerous primaries and high schools. Principals report large attendance and some overcrowding, notably at Girls' High and Latin School with about 400 new pupils seeking admission and 900 enrolled, while other districts from Hancock to Dorchester show strained accommodations and makeshift classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Seaver
Girls’ High
Latin
West Newton Street
Hancock School
Wells School
St. Andrews
Chambers Street Presbyterian Church
Eliot School
West Roxbury
Dorchester
Henry L. Pierce
Warren
Dorchester High School
South Boston
Thomas N. Hart
Roxbury'’s
Brighton
Lowell
Marcella Street
Boston Public Schools See Minor Staffing Shifts
In Boston public schools there are few changes from last year. Miss Coolidge and Miss Hinkley resign from the Phillips School. Miss Florence B. Kimball replaces Miss Clare at West Roxbury High School. Miss E L B Stearns and Miss Paul leave the Pierce School in Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston College Open for 1897 98 Term
The Boston College opening for the 1897 98 season features Rev Timothy Brosnaham in his fourth year overseeing operations. The Fulton Debating Society loses lower floor quarters to class use while the old music room becomes a store room for the Dramatic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
Timothy Brosnaham
Fulton Debating Society
Dramatic Society
Three Boys Slain In Wreck Near Reading Penn
In Reading Pennsylvania a Philadelphia and Reading engine collided with a wagon at a grade crossing near Frush Valley killing three boys riding in the wagon. They were sons of Allen Faust, a miller of Berkley, and Hiester, employed by Faust, drove the wagon loaded with flour. It is presumed the engine was not heard approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Penn
Philadelephia & Reading
Frush Valley
Allen Faust
Berkley
Hiester
Friends Will Settle in Melrose
In Melrose on September 7, friends of Charles S. Newhall expect to settle his affairs. The Best Insurance Company is reportedly ready to settle for about half of the amount taken. The Co operative Bank of Melrose, of which Newhall was treasurer, has been offered 2500 to settle but officials refused. The bank loss exceeds 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Charles S. Newhall
Insurance Company
of Best
Co-operative Bank
Newhall
Evidently Single Judge Question Sparks Weary Willie Retort
A courtroom quip follows Mrs Wellment asking if he is married. Weary Willie replies he would not beg from strangers for support if he had a wife, in a moment of digressive humor during a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
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C. I. Hood & Co
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Tamworth Street
Hotel Touraine
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Athens
G. W. Harlan
Hotel
Ingrer St. Hos House
Hotel Touraind
Bates
A. Perrenot
Rockport
Texas
Yu Liniment
A. Johnson
Almos
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Tom Tonge
Yacht Records
The
Racing Association
Japan
Jerry Barnett
Turin
Newton Street
Post
Thomas Kelly
Armstrong
Kelly
Green Street
Alpheus M. Stetson
Sadie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Campbell—Clarry
Fitchburg
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John Camppell
M Pearl R. Carry
Bosworth
Nathaniel Boforth
Rockville Park
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