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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1898

Page

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Two French Canadian Men Die By Gas in Lodging House

Police report two unidentified men, likely French Canadians, died from gas suffocation at August Leavine’s lodging house on 200 Friend Street. They were about 30, one found with stitching-tool evidence suggesting shoe factory work, and a note with L. Beauregard Chelsea on one body. The deaths occurred after a night of drinking, with both bodies later moved to the undertaker.

August Leavine Friend Street Canada Urndertaker Tinkham

Peace footing resume as Shafter's army to leave Cuba

Washington reports a peace stance after heavy fighting. No more troops to Manila or Porto Rico. 16 000 troops in Manila deemed sufficient. Shafter's forces to be out of Cuba by Friday with Miles in Porto Rico and various postwar arrangements planned including postal, harbor, and administrative changes for Cuba and Porto Rico.

Shafter Cuba Manila Porto Rico Washington White House War Department Navy Department Havana Harbor Alger Department Alle House di Bolera Corbin Peace Commission Philippinés Spain West Indies United States Philippines Merritt General Shafter Santiago Montauk Point Miles Matila Subic Bay Luzon Dewey Ana Havana

Logan 13 Homecoming for Lieutenant-Colonel Logan Ninth Regiment

Lieutenant-Colonel I J Logan of the Ninth arrives in Boston from New York after recovering from yellow fever in Cuba. He is welcomed by family and friends and unaware of Major O Connor’s death, with care to shield him from the news while the regiment endures heat, malaria, and food shortages. Fellow arrivals include Harry Dearborn of the Texas crew.

I. J. Logan Ninth Regiment New York Falliver Logan Cuba Edward Logan Leo Logan Father Lee Thomas O’connor John T. O’connor Giblin Roach Roslindale Joseph Walsh Charles Gallagher Anthony McCabe Richard Monks Irish National Athletic Association Flood Alexander McGahey Michael J. Flynn D. G. O'Keefe Boston Sullivan Fall River Line K Street Harry Dearborn Texas Santiago Lawrence Dearborn

Tragic Yacht Smashed by Barge Off Boston Light

A fishing trip party of twenty on the sloop Leona was struck by a barge in tow of the Honeysbrook near Boston Light. Three men died, one body unrecovered, and others were rescued or escaped unharmed. Captain Fred A Geyer commanded the Leona. The incident halted with two miles offshore.

Boston Light Gustave Casperson Moneybrook Berkshire Street Cambridge Portland Street Camebridge Grove Street Charlie M. Sellman Columbia Street Leona City Point Fred A. Geyer Washington Street Lighthouse Channel Bostom Light Honeys Brook W. 8. Duffkee Norden Sellman Casperson

Weather Forecast for New England and New York

Washington dispatch reports forecast for New England and New York showing partly cloudy skies and variable winds. It notes light easterly breezes and generally fair conditions for Boston and surrounding areas.

Washington New England Déastéfn New York Bostos Daaeri Pak Aston

Weather forecast report with unclear OCR text

Forecast indicates heavy weather with moderate precipitation expected in the central valley and nearby regions. Regions along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts may see showers and rising temperatures with variable conditions through the period.

Norfolk Atlantic Pacific Mt Valley

Shafter's Army to Leave Santiago for Home This Week

Washington reports General Shafter's command is to depart Santiago for the United States by Wednesday or Thursday as transports arrive. About 5000 troops remain in Santiago with the rest already sailing home, while ships expected with immunesect may accelerate the evacuation within a few days.

Ofice Cuba United States West Indies Acarcely New York Washington War Department General Shafter Santiago Cavalry Kent Lawton Seventh First Infantry Bates Eighth Ohio Infantry

Young swimmer rescues family at Narragansett Beach undertow

At Motunuck Beach near Narragansett Pier a boy swam out to save his father L N Colwell and Miss White being swept by the undertow. He then aided in rescuing his sister.

Motunuck Beach Narragansett Pier L. N. Colwell Miss White

Splendid Box Purchase Sells Gentlemen's Hose

A shopper buys Chémnits Half-Hose at Shuman corner in bulk. Prices listed include 1.60, 3, 92.60, and 8 dollars per pair, with sales emphasis on valued bargains in a busy market display.

Shuman

Cut It Short Epoch Sparks Public Demand For Condensed Goods

The public calls for brevity in novels vaudeville and transit as the cut it short era arrives. Smokers seek compact quality, preferring Cuba Cigarros for pure smoke in a reduced form.

Cuba

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