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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1904

Page

7

Joe Jefferson Death Struggle At Buzzard's Bay Home

Joe Jefferson the renowned actor and playwright, aged 80, is critically ill at his Buzzard's Bay summer home. After weeks of illness and a recent decline, his condition worsens despite brief rallies. Dr Kinney of Roxbury treats him as friends and hundreds of admirers monitor his fate.

Buzzard's Bay Joe Jefferson Buzzard’s Bay Jefferson Grover Cleveland Dr. Kinney of Roxbury

Lively Times At Camp Jack Adams

Aug 14 at Camp Jack Adams sees veterans settling in for the night. Thousands expected, with 1000 new mattresses ordered to meet demand. Veterans arrive from Alaska and Mexico as a Catholic Protectory Brass Band tunes up for the evening.

Jack Adams Darling Colonel Darling New York

Young bricklayer Costello trapped by police after gunfire at elevated station

New York reports that 16 year old bricklayer Joseph Costello fired at a mob from an elevated railway station platform after an alleged assault on another worker. He evaded capture briefly before being taken to a police station guarded by reserves as a violent crowd demanded lynching.

New York Joseph Costello

U S Cruiser Squadron Leaves Smyrna

Rear Admiral Jewell commanding the American European squadron cables the Navy Department that the Olympia Baltimore and Cleveland have departed Smyrna for Gibraltar by order of Minister Leishman in Constantinople as their presence was no longer needed at Smyrna.

Washington Jewell Navy Department Olympia Baltimore Cleveland Smyrna Gibraltar Leishman Constantinople

New Brunswick Excursion Steamer Sails For Harbor Views

The popular excursion steamer New Brunswick plans two harbor trips today. An afternoon voyage at 2 30 offers views of warships around the harbor. At 7 pm the public sailing departs, 8 pm arrival, with Ritschel's orchestra and Seller catering. Evening moonlight voyage at 8. Wednesday features 10 30 am north and south shore run and 5 30 pm return, plus another 8 pm moonlit trip. Visitors to Boston are urged to take these trips for a comprehensive view of Massachusetts Bay.

New Brunswick Ritschel Boston Massachusetts Bay

Boys Hold Up Fall River Train

Fall River residents report a youthful gang halted the 6 o'clock local train last night near the city. The conductor said the train was flagged, then several boys rushed from the bushes and pelted the locomotive with stones injuring several passengers lightly. Warrants are expected to be issued as investigations continue.

Fall River

General Estes Among the G. A. R. Arrivals

General Llewellyn G. Estes, former assistant adjutant general to Major General Judson Kilpatrick, arrives in Boston for the encampment and is lodged at the Vendome hotel with the veterans.

Llewellyn G. Estes Judson Kilpatrick Estes Boston the Vendome

Plymouth Visit Delights Grand Army Veterans on Boston Trip

Veterans visiting Boston tour Plymouth to view historic relics and Pilgrim landmarks. The Old Colony steamer departs Boston at 10 a.m. for a south shore sail with over two hours ashore, returning at 6:30 p.m. Passengers view Memorial Hall exhibits, Myles Standish figures, and Minot's Ledge Light from harbor forts and lighthouses.

Plymouth Grand Army Boston Old Town Pilgrim Rock Memorial Hall Myles Standish Old Colony South Shore Minot’s Ledge

G A R Encampment Promises Spectacle and Plans

By George H. Innis reports the G A R encampment in full swing with large delegate arrivals and high praise for Massachusetts reception. Parade brightens the scene as John Read leads, while experts weigh Blackmar for commander in chief. Proposals for next city Denver and a Plymouth trip shape the week’s agenda with rail rate talks and a river carnival.

George H. Innis Boston Post John Read United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Naval Brigade Mechanics’ Hall Blackmar Chicago Denver Battleship Squadron Nahant Plymouth

Bull Kills Athol Boy in Farm Tragedy

Athol August 15 a 14 year old Harry Raymond Angell was gored to death by a bull on the Joseph Stewart farm. He was last seen at 5 am driving cows to pasture and his mutilated body was found later in the pasture. He had come from the Little Wanderers Home in Boston two years ago and lived with the Stewarts.

Athol Harry Raymond Angell Joseph Stewart Little Wanderers Boston Stewarts

G A R encampment seeks autos for Boston sightseers Thursday

The G A R encampment committee on automobiles has issued an appeal to automobile owners for the use of their machines on Thursday for a sight seeing trip around Boston.

G A. R. Encampment Committee On Automobiles Boston

Orderly Host At The Garden Electric Show

Large crowd gathered at the Common and Public Garden to view the electric display and decorations last night. An extra detail of officers helped keep the concourse moving smoothly.

Garden

Foss Talks in Woburn

At the Woburn Business Men's Association a reception for Eugene N. Foss ran 3:30 to 6:80 p.m. President Winthrop W. Hammond introduced members as Foss expressed appreciation for the attention. He spoke on Highland Park development and criticized tariffs, saying they hinder New England industries.

New England

Cambridge Woman Fatally Struck by Train Near Whittemore Street

Mrs. Frederick Searles of Cambridge was likely fatally injured while crossing the Boston and Maine tracks near Whittemore street in Arlington yesterday. The outward bound train, due about 11:40, struck her. she was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

Frederick Searles Cambridge Arlington Boston & Maine Whittemore Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Grand Army notices and lost items in Boston 19th century ads

Grand Army posts invite comrades to view naval parades and stay at Boston lodging while a grand campfire with national and department officers is planned for Aug 16. Lost badges tickets and cane bands are offered for reward. inquiries reach G A R headquarters and various Boston addresses. Personal notices seek former soldiers and kin across Massachusetts with detailed addresses and units.

Union Veterans’ Union National Department National Hall No. 1 National St South Boston Pr. J. Haley J. A. Connell

G A R Posts and Camp Jack Adams Listings Across States

A dense listing of G A R posts and Civil War veterans halls across multiple states. Names such as George H. Thomas U S Grant and John A. Butler appear with post numbers and locations in Boston area venues like Vendome Beacon Chambers and Camp Jack Adams.

California Nevada George H. Thomas Vendome Connecticut Boston Theodore Parkman Latin School Warren Avenue Watertown G. A. R. Hall Silver Camp Jack Adams Hancock Square Charlestown Illinois U. S. Grant Columbia Parker’s Maryland Dushane the Beacon Beacon Street Wilson Post The Beacon Michigan Detroit Brunswick Minnesota Rawlins Berkeley Missouri New York Brooklyn Commonwealth Middlesex Street Lafayette Chapin Alexander Hamilton Tidwell Wilkinson Buffalo Somerset Lenox Vine Street Dudley Vine Streets Joy Street Somerville OHTO Philadelphia Beacon Chambers James M. Lysle South Armory W. B. Mays Mechanics Fara S. Griffin John A. Koltes the Otis Mt. Vernon Street

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