Massachusetts War Commissioner’s letter on arming coast defense
Fifty years ago today April 26 1861 ex Governor George S Boutwell wrote to the War Department from Washington reporting an order to garrison forts and arsenals and urging authority to buy and outfit at least three steamers for coast defense. He notes Boston merchants’ eagerness to protect commerce and deploy ships against the Southern coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Boutell
Massachusetts
Washington
United States War Department
Peruna and Manalin Help Meriden Man Overcome Catarrh
Mr H W Nagel of 63 Church Street Meriden Connecticut reports years of stomach catarrh and inability to eat solids. After trying many remedies he used Peruna and Manalin and is now able to eat almost anything. He endorses Peruna and Manalin to other sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Nagel
Church $Treet
Meriden, Conn
Peruna
Manalin
Peruna touted by Portland man for stomach relief
William Winans of Portland Oregon credits Peruna with curing long standing stomach and catarrh symptoms after two months of use and three months to full recovery. A Latta South Carolina reader also praises Peruna saying it halted indigestion after trying doctors and other remedies without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winans
East 11Th St
Portland
Oregon
Peruna
Boutwell urges governor to arm steamers for coast defense
Former Governor Boutwell urges Governor Andrew to obtain three steamers to protect the coast and aid a blockade of Southern ports. He notes New York merchants support the move and that preparations should be carried out by top merchants at no commission. He advocates a new requisition and a vigorous campaign around Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
New York
Washington
George S. Boutwell
Capitol in alarm as Baltimore riot spurs troop barricades
A Washington despatch notes great civic fear after the Baltimore riot and mail and telegraph cutoffs. Citizens flee, hotels thin, and militia in the District of Columbia prepare barricades at the Treasury and capitol. Alexandria braces for an advance guard as shops close and armed crowds gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Capitol
Massachusetts
Treasury Department
Intelligence from Montgomery on Confederate capital moves
A Boston Post dispatch from April 26 1861 cites a Montgomery source noting trade there has declined to halt. Jeff Davis left the capital toward Richmond for talks with Beauregard and to review Washington attack preparations while Vice-President Stephens remains in Montgomery. Troops are arriving daily and moving east as Davis concentrates forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Montgomery
Alabama
Jeff Davis
Richmond
Beauregard
Washington
Stephens
Davis
First Harvard Man Josiah Porter Receives Bowie Knife
Josiah Porter, first lieutenant of the Boston Light Artillery and Harvard class of 1852, is honored as the first Harvard man called into service. His classmates present a Bowie knife, inscribed with Josiah Porter and Capulo Tenus, signaling pride and martial readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Josiah Porter
Boston Light Artillery
Harvard
Harvard Q
Capulo Tenus
Arrest of Lt I N Brown for Confederate loyalty at Worcester
The Post reports Governor Andrew ordered Lt I N Brown formerly of the U S steam frigate Niagara arrested at Worcester for refusing the oath of allegiance and declaring he would join the Confederate service in Kentucky. A mob broke open the officer's trunk at Worcester depot while officers sought him, and Brown was ordered to report to Captain Hudson at Charlestown navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
I. N. Brown
U. S
Niagara
United States
Kentucky
Worcester
Hudson
Charlestown Navy Yard
Fourth Battalion Guards Head to Fort Independence
The fourth battalion of infantry New England Guards under Captain J G Stevens on march to garrison Fort Independence Boston Harbor. The fort had been without a garrison though an officer Orderly Sergeant Parr had been stationed there recently.
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Boston
New England Guards
J. G. Stevenson
Fort Independence
Boston Harbor
Parr
Redmond urges Irish in America to fund anti home rule drive
A cable message to John O Callahan from national secretary J E B Redmond outlines plans for an anti home rule campaign and urges Irish Americans to donate. National President M J Ryan of Philadelphia has instructed league branches to support the anti rule effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Callahan
United Irish League of America
John EB. Redmond
America
M. J. Ryan
Philadelphia
League
Ireland
Allotment of Opera Seats for Boston Season 1911-12
About 250 people gathered at the Boston Opera House as stockholders drew for season seats. First, those seeking all four subscription performances chose locations, then three-performances subscribers, and finally two-performances patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Opera
Boston Opera House
Robert S. Russell
Commonwealth Avenue
Daniel Staniford
St. James Avenue
George F. Willett
J. Montgomery Sears
Henry Higginson
George P. Grant
George K. Barret
Boston Opera House Subscription Draw Conducted For 1811 Season
Ralph Flanders supervised the drawing of seats for the third Boston Opera season, a 18 week run from November 27, 1811 to March 30. A total of 103 applications competed for 33 main seats and added balcony positions, with names drawn at random by Treasurer Mills of the New England Conservatory. The process showed shifting demand as subscribers chose different sections across performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph . Flanders
Mr. Flanders
Boston Opera
Mills
New England Conservatory
Subscription Books Open For One Weekly Performance
Subscription books are open for those who wish to subscribe for one performance weekly. Names listed include Edith deC. Keith Heath George FE Leviseur Lews Lasell J. M. Morison Mrs. John Holmes Marcurda and W. B. P. The notice invites local readers to reserve seats.
Firemen Warn of Car Danger in City Streets
Boston fire chief John A. Mullen faults street railway officials for failing to train motormen to stop for approaching fire apparatus. He notes cars often ignore bells and sirens, risking lives as ladders and engines respond to alarms, especially at Church and Tremont streets near Chemical 2. Commissioner Daly plans talks with Elevated officials to enforce stopping when signals are heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mullen
Boston Fire Department
Church and
Tremont Streets
Castle Square
Laddens
Washington Street
Waters Street
Fort Hill Square
Water Street
School Street
Daly
Two Vessels Lost On Grand Banks Near St Pierre
The French banking schooner Victor Helene formerly the Gloucester Stranger and the brig Bettina were sunk near the Grand Banks. All 39 aboard were saved. Victor Helene from St Malo, 22 crew. Bettina carried 17 including passengers and crew. The Helene sank April 10 after 27 years afloat. Bettina struck an iceberg after collision with ice on a hazardous voyage from St Malo to St Pierre.
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ST. Pierre
Miquelon
St. Malo
France
Grand Banks
Essex
Mass
Sloop Captain Fights Storm Returns After Thrilling Voyage
Captain Thomas Burns steered his 29 foot sloop through a northeast gale off Cape Ann with no compass or anchor. He lashed to the tiller and rode the storm, finally reaching Gloucester and then Boston after hours at sea.
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Thomas Burns
Boston Bay
Packet
Cape Ann
Burns
Gloucester
Boston
Watertown Girl Is Doctor's Bride
Miss Margaret Sheehan daughter of Mr and Mrs Bartholomew Sheehan of Watertown married Dr G Frederick Grogan also of Watertown yesterday at St Patrick s Church The Rev John F Kelcher officiated The bride was attended by Margaret V Grogan her sister in law and the best man was Joseph H Sheehan her brother The couple will reside in Watertown after a trip to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sheehan
Bartholomew Sheehan
Watertown
G. Frederick Grogan
St. Patrick’s Church
John F. Kelcher
Margaret V.grogan
Joseph H. Sheehan
Washington
Slain Girl Flora Rogers Brought Home From Idaho
Miss Flora M. Rogers, formerly of this city, was murdered in Shoshone Idaho by Marion H. Spangler a former U S Cavalry sergeant who then killed himself after the crime Spangler had pursued Rogers after she declined marriage in Boise City Idaho and was found dead in a hotel before the double tragedy was reported here.
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Haverhill
Flora M. Rogers
Shoshone
Idaho
Marion H. Spangler
First United States Cavalry
Miss Rogers
Boise City
Spangler
Tragic Boise City Murder Involving Miss Rogers And Spangler
Miss Rogers aged 31 married Charles Tewksbury in 1899 and later divorced. In Boise City she declined Spangter’s marriage proposals. after continued pressure she fled to Shoshoine Idaho. Spangler tracked her to a hotel, she refused him, he shot her and killed himself. Mrs Rogers learned of the murder with the body’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rogers
Charles Tewksbury
Boise City
Tewksbury
Spangter
First United States Cavalry
Spangler
Miss Rogers Becamse
Mary B. Rogers
Brookline Bride Helene Putnam Weds Henry Sigourney
Miss Helene Putnam daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Putnam of Brookline married Henry Louis Sigourney at the Putnam home in Brookline The Rev Samuel McComb officiated with Ruth Putnam as bridesmaid and James Kent Stone of Chicago as best man The groom a Harvard 1907 graduate will live in Holyoke where he works at a paper mill
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Helene Putnam
George J. Putnam
Boylston Street
Brookline
Henry Louis Sigourney
Back Bay
Chestnut Hill
Samuel McComb
Emmanuel Church
Putnam Mansion
Ruth Putnam
James Kent Stone
Chicago
Harvard
Miss Ruth Putnam
Dorothy. Perkins
Henry Sigourney
Beacon Street
Boston
Somerset
George Endicott Putnam
George P. de Veau
Frederick J. Zeigler
New York
Frank J L. Converse
Newton
George H. Binney
Holyoke
Mr. Sigourney
Two Hundred Mills Workers Strike in Norwich
About 200 operatives from Falls Mills Company walked out in Norwich on April 25 over wage disputes. The mill is closed and will remain shut until workers return to prior conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Falls Mills Company
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Magy
Independence
Redmond
Opera House
Mrs. Russell
Appleton
Samuel Ivers
Ella F. Armstrong
Geo. E_lasigi
Oscar Ames
John S. Jones
Charles W. Allen
Francis R. Jackson
Miss Mar- Allen
Thomas Barrett
Geo. R. Beebe
E. P. Blany
Dwight Brown
Geo. W Burrage
Harry L. Beebe
Franklin H. Beebe
Arthur J. Batchelder
Geo. Baker
D. M
Henry B. Dresel
BP. L. Pavis
Carrie
DeNormandie
Dr. R. Daniels
Alanson
Tf. Currier
R. M. Fdowards
Robert Endicott
H. B. Treeman
James Farlow
John W. Fitz
W. Scott Grew
Ainle | Grant
Thomas PB. Goodwin
Miss Frat Harding
Emory
Ma We Jackson
Rebecca Jolliffe
Thos. Jacques
Selen James
Ellerton Kittredge
FP. W. King
Annie P
Caroline Leman
J. Howard Loring
Atherton Leonard
Gee
H. Lowell
Lucy Lothrop
Thornton KW. McQuesten
Frank B. Milliken
Mabel M. Milliken
Arthur H. Milliken
Frederic K. Morse
Robert M. O'Connell
Matthew Pitman
Benjamin F. Pickering
Mary OC
Sarah W. Paine
William A Peters
W. Ja Quincy
H. P. Reed
Henry R. Russell
Joseph B. Richardson
William M. Russell
Henry E. Russell
Robert 8. Shattuck
George B. Lchirmer
Frank A. Slocum
William FI. Sturgis
R. Clinton Sears
J. M. Spalding
D. N. Staniford
Daniel Smith
J. Newton Tower
Ellen M. Tyson
George Tyson
F. R. Thomas
John Babson Vail
Theodore N
Bryan
Mahlon R. Batchelder
Tom Bayley
Edward B. Crossett
Lewis A. Case
Louise Chase
Alice B Cushman
William F. Cheney
Arthur Cary
Georgia Davenport
Geo. H. Dowse
Wm. B. A Eager
Olive G. Eliot
Amory Faxon
Henry M. Gray
Reginald Hazelton
W. Herrick
Alice T. Hollander
T.C. Hartley
Hatemer
George
Mixter
J. Orcutt
William Dana Pollard
A. W. Partridge
Francis ©. Putnam
Henry W. Putnam
George Phelan
James J. Ramsbottom
J. ¢. Sargeant
Charlies Steinert
Alexander Storey
Moorfield Sortwell
Alvin F. Simonds
Caroline A. Stone
Nathaniel H. Sturgis
Misses Twombly
Mabel W. Taylor
Wm. Colkman
A. L. K. Fyton
Aus
Miss Putnam
Henry L. Sigourney
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