Warlike Activity on Easter Sunday at Charlestown Navy Yard
On Easter Sunday the Charlestown Navy Yard opened its mechanical departments for the first time since the Civil War. Workers labored through Saturday night to finish the dry dock work on the gunboat Bancroft as it is prepared for launch. The steamer Lebanon will be overhauled for coal trade duties, while rapid fire guns from the Lancaster are prepared for shipment to Washington. Commandant Howison predicts Bancroft readiness in five days, with exterior work to be completed before commissioning.
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Lebanon
Lancaster
Key West
Newport News
Havana
Charlestown Navy Yard
Bancroft
Howison
Reilly
Arsenal
Hobbs
Washington
Wabash
Navy Yard
Navy Yard Repair Schedule and Easter Service Aboard Wabash
Bancroft to be released from dry dock and to White Wharf for interior repairs with completion by Wednesday. Wabash to take on crew. Lancaster rumored for hospital ship, recruitment implications discussed. Engineering corps load dynamo for Fort Independence mines operations. Watertown Arsenal reports Sunday work on new surround gate. Easter service for 400 sailors aboard the Wabash, Chaplain Tribou delivering sermon with Marine Band and local choir participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
White Wharf
Fort Independence
Dynamics
Engineering Corps
Tribou
Picking
Patriotism at Sligo Club Smoke Talk condemns England
The Sligo Social and Literary Club held its annual smoke talk Sunday evening. Speakers expressed loyalty to America during the crisis. A motion by Owen O Laughlin condemned England's retention of five political prisoners. Owen A Lavin presided with P K O Leary as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligo
America
Owen O’laughlin
England
Owen A. Lavin
P. K. O'Leary
Parnell Associates No 2 Holds Large South Boston Meeting
Parnell Associates No 2 in Ward 13 held a large meeting at St. Omer Hall South Boston with President J Coughlin in the chair. Fifty three candidates were initiated and thirty six propositions for membership received. The club formed in weeks has 162 members and hopes to exceed 3800 in a few months. A collation followed by songs speeches and recitations.
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Parnell Associates
Parnell Associates No
Ward 13
St. Omer Hall
Roadway
South
Boston
J. Coughlin
Right of Search Under International Naval Law
The Century Dictionary outlines the right of search by belligerents on neutral and enemy vessels on high seas and in territorial waters. It covers permissible methods, necessity to show colors, use of force, prize court condemnation, treatment of neutrals, and convoy exemptions with differing national views.
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Wharton
Snow
England
United States
Continental
Europe
Death of Thomaston captain aboard Edward O'Brien at sea
Captain D P Oliver of Thomaston died of heart disease on February 21 aboard the Edward O'Brien during a 172 day voyage from Cebu. The ship towed to South Boston discharged 14 000 bales of hemp worth 10 000 dollars in freight. The body was shipped to Thomaston for interment, and Oliver left three mature children.
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William Kemp
Juno
New England Docks
Boston
Thomaston
Edward O’brien
Cebu
Philippine Islands
D. P. Oliver
St. Helena
Captain Olives
Arbecombe
East Boston Ferries
Ironsides
Aquila
Harvey Miller
E.P. Oliver
George W. Barrett
New Kingland
Burglar Attack On Tremont Row Ends With Rooftop Search
Early morning drama on Tremont Row as a burglar entered Bates Dental Co at 19 Tremont. Dr Bates alerted officers Gallivan Riley and Kenney then joined by Burns they chased across roofs and alleys with a revolver shot fired and about $400 and a gold watch reported missing. Police spent the next half hour sweeping the building with lanterns and remain on alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 2
Tremont Row
Bates Dental Company
Bates
Gallivan
Riley
Kenney
Pemberton Square
Dr. Bates
Burns
Sunday Murders in Harlem and Brooklyn Brawl
David Shine a teamster was struck by a rock in Harlem and found unconscious. he faces probable death from a skull fracture as seven arrests follow the assault. Timothy Collins allegedly struck his wife with a heavy stick fracturing her skull. she died and Collins was arrested. Clement Ritz, 39, and Francisco Alfrisio of Brooklyn fought. Ritz was stabbed in the abdomen and is in poor condition. Alfrisio was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Shine
Harlem
Timothy Collins
Eest Sixtieth Street
Collins
Clement Ritz
Francisco Alfrisio
Brooklyn
Ritz
Alfrisio
Rival Klondike Cities Trail Rivalry Drives Yukon Rush
In Skaguay and Dyea the flood of settlers reaches about 5600 daily as both towns vie for route superiority. Skaguay expands with a winter trail and summit wagon road while Dyea builds tramways and a long wharf in progress. Freight and manpower strain highlight harsh conditions and cost savings for transport to Sheep Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skaguay
Dyea
Canyon City
Dyea Tramway
Chilkoot Railroad and Transport Company
Dyea Trail
Archie Burns
Banished Rabbi Delivers US Loyalty Message in East Boston
At the Ohel Jacob Synagogue in East Boston a lecture by Rev. Z. H. Masliansky, banished from Russia for his views, urged Hebrew neighbors to be loyal U.S. citizens. The event, under United Hebrew auspices, featured local organizers from EK B H Educational Club Zola Club Talmud Torah and Chevreh Thilim among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohel Jacob
Gove and
Paris Streets
Boston
United Hebrew Organizations
East Boston
Z. H. Masliansky
Russia
United States
Masliansky
Abraham Alpert
EK. B. H. Educational Club
Zola Club
Bernard Rome
Ohel Jacob Congregation
Isaac Heller
Talmud Torah
Louis Pinansky
Chevreh Thilim
Messrs. Quint
Wilensky
B. M. Schwartz
A. Schrader
Bloch
Jacobson
Wolfson
Heskin
Synagogue
Centenarian Rebecca Van Zandt Dies at 106 in Seneca Falls
Rebecca Van Zandt died at her daughter’s home in Seneca Falls at age 106. Born in Albany in May 1793, she retained sharp faculties and traveled alone to Albany last summer. She had been presented to and shook hands with a state governor. Survived by several children.
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Seneca Falls
N. Y
Rebecca van Zandt
Asa Timmerman
Albany
Young Girl Slain in Salem Near Peabody Line
The mutilated body of 18 year old Fannie Deary was found in woods near the Peabody line in Salem. Police and Medical Examiner Oster investigated a head wound, noting no nearby rock or stone matching the injury.
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Salem
Fanny Deary
Peabody Line
Thomas Ducey
Mr. Deary
Young Ducey
Fannie
Peabody
Oster
Foster
Deary
Dearys
Miss Deary
War with Spain topic sparks Unity Hall address by Casson
Herbert N. Casson spoke at Unity Hall on 724 Washington street under Social Democracy, opposing war with Spain. He denounced Congress for creating military despotism and warned of an American Cesar or Napoleon, urging focus on domestic prosperity over bloodshed and declaring loyalty to America over Cuba.
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Spain
Herbert N. Casson
Unity Hall
Washington Street
Social Democracy
Congress
McKinley
Conress
Cesar
Napoleon
America
Cuba
Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 Plans Campaign Committee
At a regular meeting held at 41 Barton street the Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 resolved to hold a special meeting next Sunday to elect a campaign committee and board of directors as the group begins organizing Hebrew Democrats in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Democratic Club
Ward 8
Barton Street
Hebrew Democrats
Harbor Ships Scrutinized for Wartime Use in Local Port
Naval officers scoured the harbor to identify vessels fit for war, inspecting coal collier Lebanon at Charlestown Navy Yard and Saturn in Brooklyn while considering other steamers under British flag. They also examined Prince Edward and Boston of Yarmouth routes, noting speeds, tonnage, and troop capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Atlas
Winthrop
Paoli
Long Wharf
Prince Edward
Arthur N. McGray
Dominion Atlantic Railway Steamship Company
Yarmouth
N. S
J. F. Masters
New England
Hull
Eng
Prince George and
Prince Henry
Boston
Boston and Yarmouth Steamship Company
Lewis Wharf
N.S
Glasgow
Italians In North End Cutting Affray Ends With Grosse Wound
Interventions by Station 1 officers stopped a potential tragedy as Guissepe Mietta and Bernard Vito, both Italians from Malden, fought with Eugene Grosse on Hanover Street over to Charter Street. Grosse sustained a five inch gash on the left forearm and Mietta a cut on the right thumb. Orr aided Grosse and was attacked by Vito before police detained the pair. Mietta and Vito to be arraigned this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 1
Guiseppe D. Mietta
Bernar Vito
Malden
Fugene Grosse
Hanover Street
Charter
Ailetti
Vito
Grosse
Orr
Mietta
Gresse
Hartley Found Dead at South Boston Home
William J. Hartley aged 38 was found dead on the kitchen floor at his home 70 East Fifth street South Boston about 7 am yesterday by his wife. George P. Morris and Medical Examiner Draper attributed the death to excessive alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hartley
East Fifth Street
Boston
George P. Morris
Draper
Hartley
Gaelic language study session held at 45 Elio Street
The Gaelic study group met yesterday afternoon at 45 Elio Street with four council members J O Daly John M Doran Michael Hurley and Patrick Kelly leading Lach classes. Students engaged with Iris Language Miscellany and workbook as they explored Gaelican English readings and recitations.
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Elio Street
J. O'Daly
John M. Doran
Michael
Hurley
Patrick Kelly
Deran
J Gerald
Michael A. Hurley
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Navy Yard and Arsenal
Parks & Vroom
High Art Tailors
U. A
Fort Warren Dock
Oliver Street
J. W. James
Willet’s Point
Watertown Arsenal
Daniel W. Wiley
Barber
Lone Star
Maine
Atlantic Transportation Company
Allright
Brookton, Mass
CAL Cordovan
U. & Postpaid
Cc. F. Por 'Er & CO
Savoy Hotel
Boston, Mass
Navin
Kelly
Cere
Terao
Patriotic Sligo Club
Chas. Lawrence & CO
Commercial St
Edward O'Brien
Captain Oliver
Shawmut Furniture Co
Tremont ST
Opp
Hollis
Klondike
Java
Victor
Shapleich Coffee CO
Fannie Deary
Mystery OF
Lonely Woods
WARD
Yy Ff
WM. Hartley
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