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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
4
The notice highlights dramatic Civil War era reflections from the Boston Post. It recalls days near the crisis, offering vivid vignettes of 1861 events and public sentiment during searing national tension.
Fifty years ago today on April 19 1861 the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment was attacked in Baltimore while en route to Fort Monroe Virginia marking the first blood shed in hostile action. The victims listed include Sumner H Needham Addison O Whitney and Luther C Ladd of Lowell Massachusetts with Stoneham and others noted in the corrected list of 1874.
The Boston Post reels readers in with a vivid feature on a landmark American moment. It frames the event as a defining national moment, blending period tone with detailed scene setting and notable figures.
Reporters describe clashes in Baltimore as troops from the north engage rioters in a tense confrontation. Authorities vow to restore order amid growing unrest and inquiries into the incident.
Terrible fighting on Pratt Street as Massachusetts troops marching with a white flag clash with a mob. Reports say two to twelve soldiers and several civilians killed or wounded, stores closed, telegraph wires cut, and widespread dread as the mob attacks armories and depots.
The Baltimore riots are debated as either a battle between Union troops and secession sympathizers with fatalities and many injuries, or as prior only a gun misfire at Fort Sumter after surrender with no active hostilities.
Madame Corinne Rider Kelsey makes her Boston debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra tomorrow afternoon and Saturday evening. She performs Ah Perfido and Agatha aria from Der Freischutz. Debussy Iberia, first Boston hearing, forms the orchestral core. Also premiering Atala by Arthur M Curry. Concludes with Mendelssohn Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage.
In Youngstown on April 18 Pearl Rickert eight and Raymond Rickert seven died from injuries inflicted last night by their father Grant H. Rickert. The killings also claimed the lives of Rickert's wife Charlotte eleven and daughter Helen fifteen. Edwin Rickert survived after escaping after being struck on the head with an axe.
Paulist Choristers of Chicago under Rev William J Finn will perform at Symphony Hall on Wednesday April 26. The 150 voice ensemble has toured major cities nationwide and earned wide acclaim for its choral concerts.
The Japstick Company at 2 Market Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. Liabilities are listed at 10 420 and assets at 1 975.
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