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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1899
Page
8
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Aug 6 at South Framingham the Second Brigade encampment drew thousands of civilians and soldiers. General Bancroft praised Massachusetts militia and YMCA work while Father Lee preached patriotism. Civilians enjoyed meals, mass was celebrated, and heat caused several ambulance calls as troops conducted impressive maneuvers.
In Philadelphia Aug 6 news profiles Mrs Alexander Van Rensselaer and Miss Minnie Drexel Fell as they sail on the yacht May with suitors and socialites. The engagement of Minnie Fell to Bobby Cassatt follows earlier matching on board. The May sails to Havana and returns for a planned autumn wedding at Camp Hill Fort Washington. Count Boni draws attention with fashion scenes amid Philadelphia society.
Patrick F. O'Donell aged 30 living near Braintree was riding a bicycle at Fulton and Water streets Neponset when he collided with a team. He sustained a cracked cheek bone and probable base skull fracture.
Cowes endures a week of extreme heat with 87 degrees in the shade. Queen Victoria uses ice from the royal yacht to keep Osborne House rooms at 68 degrees. The town sees large crowds of yachts and guests as Mrs Tony Drexel hosts Norris Castle entertainment and Count and Countess Boni Castellane entertain the Prince of Wales aboard their steam yacht Valhalle with American guests including Lady Randolph.
London reports hypnotism by Mrs Kingscote over Lord Byron and two clergymen leading to large sums of money. Byron moved $260000 and the clergymen $200000 mortgage to fund her schemes. The affair surfaces in bankruptcy records with a provocative letter and potential forgery charge. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff contemplates retirement as mounting disclosures unfold.
Princeton Missouri August 6 a fire consumed the house and three barns and their contents on the farm of James Fenlasen along with several small structures. The loss totaled $5000 with no insurance.
Fred G. Grant aged 16 employed by Martin O Hara at 42 Battery Street was kicked in the knee while leading a horse to water yesterday. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment of a fractured knee.
The Cunard liner Altonia suffered heavy bottom damage after hitting a sunken wreck near Boston Light. A repair gang and lighter are on site, pumps run continuously, and the ship is quarantined awaiting temporary fixes before possible dry dock work. Passengers remain aboard en route to Liverpool.
Washington reports that Consul General Goodwin will examine importation of arms following a decision by Hon. John to curb shipments. Officials indicate new controls may affect Filipino communities and trade policies.
About 6000 Cuban soldiers are in town this evening with plans to settle here tomorrow. Remaining troops in Santiago Province will be paid at San Luis Cristo Songo and El Caney. Colonel Beale arrived aboard the US transport Ingalls with the funds. Incoming trains are crowded with Cubans.
Archibald Morrison a four year old of Beachmont fell from a Narrow Gauge train last evening sustaining a lacerated hip He received treatment at the Emergency Hospital.
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