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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1898

Page

6

Navy Yard Work Rushes Ahead Under Gale

At Charlestown Navy Yard amid a stiff northeasterly wind, workers advanced on ongoing tasks. The Chatham anchored at Shears Wharf as the 191, Company TI to Post 35 details moved to new posts, while plans to form the Hooker Guards progressed for potential active service. Public meetings in Chelsea and actions at the State House awaited further orders as ships like America Liberty and Esser were considered for new duties.

Charlestown Navy Yard Howison Chatham Shears Wharf Chalmer Massachusetts Hooker Guards Grave Jenkins George Rathevans D. J. Linnehan J. F State House America Liberty Fiesper Harry Messer Baltimore Rover Nassau N. P Mary Gibbs Key West Hooker Guards’ Regiment American House Gragg Comaine Ompany A Massachusectts Hooker UU. V. A Jos

Volunteers Form Regiments at Faneuil Hall in Boston

In Boston crowds near Faneuil Hall pressed to enlist under Captain William Quinton of the Seventh United States Infantry and George Fred Williams. A large pool of men aged 18 to 45 sought service as recruitment moved from Old State to Faneuil Mall.

Faneuil Mall Kneeland Street George Fred Williams Quinton Old Juiberty Mr. Williams Cantaia Plymouth Whitman Cohasset M. Provincetown Chatham Fitchburg Leomins Tach E . Vton BSIE Old Estate Itouse Park Square V. Boat Fall River L. TH. Palmer Boston B. G. Allen Old State House GEO L. Connor C. Kendall

Patrols, Towboats, and Enlistment Efforts On Harbor Scene

The Columbia cruiser patrolled the New England coast watching for strange craft as Halifax and Yarmouth approached. Government towboats Louis Osborn and Jessie were chartered to assist with harbor work alongside Resolute and Valera, while Curlew and Ald handled wrecking and supplies to forts. Two women sought nurse enlistment but were told no openings yet. enlistment desks remained open for three weeks with possible extension.

Columbia New England Fr. Stanwood Yarmouth Charles Pye Halifax Nova Scotia Thatcher’s Baker’s Island Maine Navy Department Resolute Valera Louis Osborn Suffolk Jessie Curlew Healey Ald George Dean Long Wharf

Veterans Ready to Volunteer in New Spanish American War Call

The Montgomery Light Guard Veterans Association met at the American House with seventy five members. They pledged to volunteer if the President calls for more volunteers to fight Spaniards and aid Cuba. Col Thomas F. Doherty presided with Adjutant J. H. Lanigan and speakers including Major T. O'Connor Colonel Wiliam Murphy Captain M. Mc Manus and Dr. O Donnell.

Montgomery Light Guard Veterans’ Association Thomas F. Doherty J. H. Lanigan Commonwealth of Massachusetts Doherty T. O'Connor Wiliam Murphy M. McManus P. J. Sherrin

If You Feel ill You May Need Digestive Toning

The passage suggests the body acts as a barometer for health and lists symptoms of poor circulation digestion and potential pneumonia risk. It urges attention to these signs and implies a remedy or action follows.

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Lauded as Safest Remedy

An advertisement proclaims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the safest and best remedy, claiming no other whiskey can replace it and urging its superiority among all options.

Duffy’s Pure

Meeting Volunteers to Support Governor and Country

After the fight supporters vowed to whip Spain and signed the roll before departure. Another meeting will be held on Thursday to coordinate volunteer efforts for the governor and the country.

Spain

Patriotic Clerks Decorate Boston Post Office

Clerks in the Boston post office paper room festoon flags and bunting as they rival the letter room. Mr Franklin E Paul gave a brief speech amid cheers while the No 2 jug gains pride. No 3 joins with the Pennsylvania in a flag raid. Maine jug displays a mock gallows for decorations.

Boston Franklin E. Paul Pennsylvania Maine eNigy

Sheridan Guards Offer to Join Irish Brigade in Massachusetts

In a 26 inst meeting of the Sheridan Guards of Division 17 A O H the company voted to offer its services to Roger Wolcott governor of Massachusetts to form an Irish brigade to defend the Stars and Stripes and avenge Maine sailors. Letter from Thomas J Brannelly first sergeant and clerk to William J Cronin Suffolk county AOH president.

Hibernian Hall Hampden Street William J. Cronin Suffolk County Order of Hibernians Sheridan Guards Roger Wolcott Massachusetts America Maine Thomas J. Brannelly John F. Murphy

Royal Arcanum Plans Bicycle Club At Regular Meeting

The council voted unanimously to keep all members in good standing by paying dues and assessments while in service. Members are organizing a bicycle club and Royal Arcanum members are urged to join.

Soston Royal Arcanum

Fire alarms at MIT injure fronting machinery building

A major fire scare at MIT yesterday afternoon damaged the five story Machinery Building on Trinity Place with an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. Three alarms were rung after 3 pm as students helped deploy rubber blankets to protect machinery. Top floor fire and water damage will keep the building closed for weeks despite no panic.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Trinity Place Protective Department Astructors

Shoemaker's Holiday at Pi Eta Theatre

Delta Upsilon Society of Harvard staged an Elizabethan revival The Shoemaker's Holiday a comedy based on working class life in Elizabeth I era The show drew strong support from the group and earned praise for the Morris dance chorus singing and music Cast followed Net rights detailed in the readable portion remains unknown

Pi Eta Cambridge Delta Upsilon Society of Harvard England Eligabeth English Department Kittredge Childs

Prewster murder trial advances in Vermont case

In Montpelier on April 2 the Prewster murder trial moved along with a shortened morning session for defense consultation. Dr. F F Loton of Brattleboro testified he examined Miss Brewster on July 29, 1897, at Heaton Hospital. She said she became engaged to Jack Wheeler three weeks after he began dating her and that Wheeler said he was not engaged to Anna Wheeler. She did not tell Jack she would shoot him but said she would shoot herself if life was at stake.

Nick

Municipal Building Dedication Draws City and State Officials

Worcester reports the new municipal building dedicated with a representative audience from the city and state. The ceremony marked a milestone in local civic infrastructure.

Worcester

Art politics clash as Boston bills face delays in Senate

In a tense Senate session, an art commission bill drew Mayor Boston scrutiny, while the West Boston bridge bill passed to engrossment with suburban cost-sharing defeated. Other Boston related measures stalled or postponed including liquor Aldermanic and reinsurance bills and a noted sympathy motion for Representative Mills.

West Boston Senate Cook Boston Copley Square Suffolk Messrs Davis George Whittlesey Myers Cambridge Somerville Watertown Arlington Newton Trow Salem Mills Newburyport Parsons Greenfield House Judiciary Committee Superior Court Haskins Rockport Hayes Lowell Middlesex County Charles Sweetser Chelmsford Reed

Theatres End Season Shows and New Acts Across Cities

Unseasonable April weather and wartime excitement affect theatre attendance as Lyceum, Tremont, Boston Theatre and other houses plan final weeks. Notables include Josie Sadler out of Monte Carlo, Ada Rehan's upcoming repertory, Emma King in Billee Taylor, Mrs. Kellar's new exhibitions, Lilien Lawrence in East Lynne, Corbett Fitzsimmons fight pictures, Maud Hollins joining Harlem Opera House stock, and Wilbur opera company at the Columbia with continuous performances. The Chutes open May 15 on Huntington avenue.

Josie Sadler New York Monte Carlo Herald Square Tree of Knowledge Lyceum Company Hollis Ada Rehan Tremont Theatre School For Scandal Emma King Susan Billee Taylor Boston Theatre Opera Maud Hollins Harlem Opera House Columbia Wilbur Opera Commpany Chutes Huntington Avenue

Tampa Bay Hotel Reopens For Army Visitations

General Wade commands Port Tampa division and establishes headquarters at the Tampa Bay Hotel. The house reopens to the public under A. M. Dick’s management after brief winter closure to serve the army now at Tampa. J. A. Flanders and J. W. Wrenn are listed as agents and managers.

General Wade Port Tampa Tampa Bay Hotel A. Id Tampa J. A. Flanders New England J. W. Wrenn Boston

Route Detour Notes for Lakeport Run Schedule

The bulletin lists service restrictions for a transit run: runs only to Lakeport and does not stop at Weirs Warren Bethlehem Jet Twin Mountain Fabyans or Tranklin except Saturdays. Minor route adjustments imply limited stops and weekend variation for riders planning trips.

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