General Tracy Dies at 84 Former Navy Secretary
New York August 6 General Benjamin F Tracy former Secretary of the Navy under President Harrison died here of paralysis in his 85th year after nine days of unconsciousness. He had survived prior paralysis a car crash on Decoration Day and a long railroad journey worsened by rain and washouts. He maintained remarkable vitality despite age and illness.
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Decoration Day
Ithaca
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Life of General Benjamin F. Tracy Father of the Fighting Navy
Obituary recounts General Benjamin F. Tracy secretary of the navy 1889 to 1893 who built up the modern fleet and laid down ships that fought in the Spanish American War. It notes his Civil War service, leadership in raising regiments, and defense role in the Tilton Beech er trial. He died yesterday at his daughter’s New York home.
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Washington
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Owego
Tioga County
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David & Warner
Gilbert C. Walker
Assembly
Elmira
Lee
Tilton-Beecher
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Henry Ard Beecher
New England post office inspector named Stephen H Morse
Stephen H Morse arrived to take command as post office inspector in charge of the New England division. A Newton native and Republican, Morse previously served as city post office inspector in Portland Oregon and was summoned from Montana after a Washington call.
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Ore
Spokane
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Newton
Montana
Washington
John McCarthy Dead Boston Contractor and Horseman
John McCarthy age oldest contractor in Boston died at his home 42 Haskins street after a week long illness. A Roxbury resident and Washington School graduate he built a long career in contracting and kept fast horses. Funeral Monday at St Francis de Sales Church with a solemn high mass.
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Old Washington School
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Famous Old Reed Hotel Razed in Squantum Harbor
The historic Reed Hotel at Squantum, a century old landmark linked to Boston’s social life and early boxing lore, is being torn down by workmen. City officials say the structure has outlived its usefulness and the land now belongs to the city. The hotel once drew fashionable crowds and later catered to boxing and horse racing enthusiasts.
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John L. Sullivan
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Men’s Retreat at Brighton Opens at Blessed Gabriel Monastery
The first of four laymen retreats conducted by Passionist Fathers began last night at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brighton. Attendees stay Friday to Monday with Father Colman directing. Remaining August sessions run Aug 13–16 Aug 20–23 and Aug 27–30, with the third retreat aimed at young men. Interested applicants contact Father George or the monastery by phone or letter.
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Brighton
Father Colman
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Father George
Harry Lloyd Labor Leader Dies in Belmont
The funeral for Harry Lloyd a longtime labor figure dies Thursday in Belmont. He lived at Belmont street and Harriet avenue Belmont and was a carpenter and former president of the National Carpenters Union. Born in Albany New York he moved to Boston 25 years ago and later to Belmont last April. Survived by a wife and one daughter.
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Albany
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Boston
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National Carpenters’ Union
Big Auto Van Crash In Maplewood Sends Five Escaping
A large moving van owned by Harry Nurenburg of Suffolk square Malden skidded down Rockwell avenue and overturned on Salem street, piling furniture twelve feet high. Nurenburg suffered a scratched chin and elbow injury, joined by James Fay Joseph Mattress and two children, Jacob Weisberg and Max Cohen. none were seriously hurt.
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Suffolk Square
Malden
Rockwell Avenue
Maplewood
Salem Street
Nurenburg
James Fay
Grant Place
Joseph Mattress
Ferry Street
Police Sergeant William T. Maguire Retired on Pension
Police Sergeant William T. Maguire of Division 8 retires after 33 years service. He will receive a pension equal to one half salary totaling $875 per year. The retirement order was issued by Commissioner O'Meara and approved by Mayor Curley and read at roll call last night.
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Division 8
O’meara
Curley
Little Boy Burned by Boiling Water in South Boston Kitchen
Three year old John Antonelle fell into a kettle of boiling water at 145 Dorchester avenue South Boston yesterday afternoon. He was hospitalized at City Hospital with severe burns and placed on the dangerous list.
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Boston
City
Elopement Blesses Boston and Chicago Couples
A Boston businessman and a Chicago telephone operator eloped on Wednesday Aug 4 and married in Geneva Illinois after a secret hurried search for a justice. They planned to keep news quiet for months but the story leaked. Wood and Kenney now live at the Chicago Bradley Hotel and will begin housekeeping.
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Theresa A. Kenney
Geneva
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