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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

2

Rioters clash at Oak Island Grove attack Hebrews

A large melee on Oak Island Grove in Revere ends with eleven suspects arrested after Italians assault Hebrews, with several injured including the grove manager John J. Sweeney. Police chase ensues, two Chelsea arrests follow, and one suspect faces a dangerous weapon charge.

Sweeney the Grove Oak Island Grove Se Pat Mr. Sweeney Revere Oades Boston & Maine

Pastor defies church doors barred at Hebron Mills

Attleboro reports pastor T. Thomas Rowe of Hebron Mills Baptist Church barred from church property by trustees. He held outdoor services in the yard after consulting his attorney. He plans no further services there amid ongoing society troubles.

Attleboro T . Thomas Rowe Hebron Mills Baptist Church Tooy Dian

Jiminez Back Again In Havana As Ardent Filibuster Rumors Spread

General Juan Isidro Jiminez returned to his Havana home on San Lazaro street last night after leaving for San Domingo with six Cubans and four natives of San Domingo. Officials say he will be watched to prevent any armed expedition and note that Cuba’s armaments were largely used during the revolution, with most accounted for at 75 dollars per weapon. General Ludlow vows strict observance of international law.

Havana Juan Isidro Jiminez San Domingo San Lazaro Street Ludlow Jiminez Geek Tensative Jiraiiez Cuba

Diver Finds Floating Body Under Charlestown Bridge

Florens Foley, a diver for inspection work on the Charlestown Boston Elevated Railroad bridge, discovered a man’s body wedged head downward between piles beneath the surface. He surfaced, refused to dive again, and harbor police plan to raise the body today.

Florens Foley Charlestown Boston Foley

Lasell Seminary To Add Arts Faculty And New Athletic Hall

Miss Kate Watking named to join Lasell Seminary Auburndale art department after years with Art League of New York studies in Paris and teaching at Pennsylvania College for Women. Ernest N Boyden plans a new 100 by 60 foot athletic hall for winter sports, connected by a covered bridge to the seminary. An annex will become an experiment hall for arts and domestic economy, supervised by a qualified matron.

Kate Watking Laselleminary Auburndele Art League New York Paris Jullien and Colarossi Art Club Boston Pennsylvania College For Women Pittsburg Artists’ Association of Pittsburg Art League Carnegie Art Institute Ernest N. Boyden Lasell Seminary

Tragic Bangor to Bar Harbor Ferry Plank Disaster

A Bangor excursion train crowds the 40 foot plank at Mt. Desert Ferry causing the hinge end to hold while the other end drops. About 21 dead and many injured as passengers plunge into fifteen foot water from the wharf. Coroner sets inquest as relief crews work amid rescue and identification efforts.

Bangor Mt. Desert Ferry Bar Harbor Maine Central Railroad D. L. Field Ellsworth William F. Grant C. Moore Nelson Stewart James Butler George W. Gorgins Hancock Henry Eppes Gayely Mrs. Estey Estey Cumbria Wilson Miss Sweeney Hotel Bluffs George Spaulding Orono The Bluffs George Brooks Effie Davis Maud Raymond Julia. Billington Melvin Davis Hollis Estey Lou Bridges Welds North Atlantic Squadron Sampson Irving Bridges North Hancock Marshall Fremont Smith Louisa Bartlett John O’donahue O’donahue Miss Lewis Hampden Boston G. H. Bennett Exchange Street Station A. H. Billings Clifford Cushman South Corinth Melvin McCard East Exeter Bstey

Yaquis Vengeful Ready for Prolonged War

A Ter r a s a dispatch from Chihuahua reports the Yaquis, flush with about 200 each, stockpiling arms and money since their two years ago peace treaty. They aim to reclaim lost lands and wage a long, bloody campaign against Mexican and American interests, with miners and ranchers killed in Cocor region.

Yaqui Cocor

Collision on a curve at Saunderstown Rhode Island

A Sea View electric road trolley collision between Wickford and Narragansett Pier killed Merritt Lyman Abbey, 65, motorman, with 40 passengers aboard and one injury. Both cars burned. inquest planned. Abbey waited 18 minutes for the opposing car on a sharp downgrade curve. a cow was killed nearby.

Saunderstown R. I Sea View Wickford Narragansett Pier Merritt Lyman Abbey M. E. Brown Aborn Street Providence Harold Metcalf Narragansetter Abbey

Dewey Interview Highlights European Reception

Naples Daily Mail correspondent cites Admiral Dewey saying European reception was flattering and he would speak on return to the United States. He reportedly declined to discuss the Philippines and dismissed pessimism about subjugating insurgents.

London Naples Daily Mail Dewey Spain Europe America Durone Admiral Dewey Ty Mail Philippines

Over a trestle to death during wreck a Bridgeport tragedy

A rail car toppled from a trestle injuring many and killing several near Stratford. Witnesses note the car swayed before the fall while rescuers helped the injured. among them were Bridgeport residents William Kelley and Margaret Farrell. The Stratford crowd swelled to thousands as morgues, hospitals, and officials managed the scene and aftermath.

William Kelley Bridgeport Farrell J. H. Bugs Stratford Town Hall Blakeman Shelton Heisler Stage Stratford

Bryan's I Am speech route through Chicago and Kentucky query

Chicago dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan passing through Chicago from Wisconsin to Iowa. Asked about a Kentucky campaign for Goebel he confirms he will speak there but declines to discuss details. The exchange highlights Bryan's stance on the Kentucky situation.

Chicago William Jennings Bryan Taney Wisconsin Iowa Kentucky Goebel Bryan

Patrolman Held on Robbery Charge at Gravesend

New York August 6 Patrolman Patrick Deloughrey of the Coney Island precinct was held in 600 bail on a charge of attempting to commit robbery while on duty in full uniform and in view of many witnesses. He was suspended from the force and released on bail. The complainant Joseph F Trahan a Brooklyn decorator and contractor said Deloughrey held him up with a revolver on a Fifteenth Street trolley car near Gravesend station. The incident occurred late Saturday night and witnesses described the officer's conduct as suspicious. some suggested insanity.

New York Patrick Deloughrey Coney Island Nostrahd Brooklyn Kenney Joseph F. Trahan Oneral Gravesend Deloughrey

Fire destroys Glens Falls Portland Cement works

Fire in Glens Falls New York totally destroyed the Glens Falls Portland Cement Company plant causing about 250000 dollars in losses. The wooden buildings burned quickly and the entire city fire departments fought the blaze for an hour without stopping it. The plant, started five years ago with a recent addition, employed hundreds and had trouble filling orders before the fire. Insurance totaled 194250 dollars across multiple companies.

Gleene Falls N. Y Glens Falls Portland Cement Company Glenn Falls Sandy Hill Fort Ward Glens Fall E Insurance

Major Taylor Sets Mile Pace at Garfield Park

Major Taylor reportedly lowered the mile paced record at Garfield Park Chicago on a private trial behind a steam tandem. Frank Aately of Roxbury asserts the time 1 22 2 5 was authentic, while critics question board recognition due to lack of proper permit and required officials present per National Cycling Association rules.

Taylor Garfield Park Chicago KL. A. W. Racing Board Frank Aately Roxbury Cerain National Cycling Association Board of Control

No Yellow Fever Reported in Norfolk Area Denied

The Associated Press reports no yellow fever or suspicious cases in Norfolk Portsmouth or Berkley. A strict quarantine remains in force with no lifting planned despite discussions. statements are signed by Co EF Newbill President Board of Health and J F Lynch M D Quarantine officer.

Norfolk Associated Press Portsmouth Berkley EF. Newbill Board of Health J. F. Lynch

Choate Sees Pauncefote in London Embassy

Lord Pauncefote British ambassador to the United States and Mr. Choate American ambassador held a long interview yesterday at the U S embassy in London.

London Lord Pauncefote United States Choate

Aronofsky Marries Apatoff at Webster Hall East Boston

At Webster Hall in East Boston last evening Miss Mary Apatoff daughter of Mr and Mrs I Apatoff married Isidor Aronofsky. Cantor M Alpert officiated with Miss Gertrude Levin as maid of honor and ushers M H Rambach H Rokesch 8 Weinstein Oscar Solomon A Docteroff and M Rudin. The reception and dance followed with Bigilman’s Orchestra. The couple will reside in East Boston.

Webster Hall East Boston Mary Apatoff Bigilman Rokearh Mrs. Aronofsky

Missing man identified as Mr and Mrs Frederick Welch Boston

Coroner reports natural death for Jessie Jackson of Brooklyn found at St. Cloud Hotel. Detectives in Brooklyn and Manhattan seek the man who signed in as Frederick Welch of Boston after the couple stayed Friday afternoon. Police wonder why he took the woman's clothing, while autopsy rules out foul play.

Frederick Welch Boston Jessie Jackson Brooklyn New York Hamilton W. Williams St. Cloud Hotel Bellevue Hospital John Hughes Manhattan St. Cloud Cobb

Large NY Yacht Club fleet gathers off New London

A heavy NYYC fleet anchors off Pequot House in New London as Columbia arrives from Sag Harbor and Defender follows from Newport. Vigilant reaches harbor ahead of Navahoe, while Larchmont vessels also arrive from Morris Cove. Race results crown Colonia in Class B and Ariel, Quisetta, Godalia victorious in other classes.

New London Conn New York Yacht Club Pequot House Columbia Sag Harbor Defender Newport Larchmont Yacht Club Morris Cove Colonia Ariel Crusader Quisetta Katrina Godalia Glendoveer Seam America Armorita Emerald Shamrock Hildegarde Latonia Baracouta Enterprise Sagamore Jessie Larchmont East Ledge New Haven

Yellow Fever Cases Stabilized at Soldiers' Home

There were no deaths or new yellow fever cases at the Soldiers' Home today in Newport News. Authorities believe the disease is being contained and expect quarantine restrictions to be modified this week and possibly lifted soon.

Newport News

Painter Falls 24 Feet at South Union Station

John F. Ryan 41 of 16 Downing Street Roxbury fell from a staging at the new South Union station a distance of unknown feet yesterday afternoon. He left work and went home then was taken to the hospital with serious head and body injuries. doctors called his escape miraculous given the fall and impact.

John F. Ryan Downing Street Roxbury E. C. Beck New South Union Station

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