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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1898

Page

5

Pride and Starvation End in Mrs Smyly’s Paris Tragedy

In New York on August 16 a tale of pride and poverty unfolds as Mrs Honoria Smyly and her son starved while refusing aid due to caste. The dying woman is blamed on gastritis, but hunger drove the tragedy, with no one stepping in despite many would help.

New York Honoria Smyly Mrs. Smyly

Woman believed wife of baronet seeks loan in Paris case

In Paris a woman claiming to be Mrs J. H. Shakespeare sought funds to cover hotel bills and passage home. She and a man posing as Baron Musgrave had eloped from New York, leaving debts, and later a London letter hinted the husband was in an asylum. The pair registered as Mr and Mrs Musgrave at the Hotel Continental.

Paris United States J. H. Shakespeare Philadelphia America New York Baron Musgrave Continental Musgrave London Sir Henry Onequi

Newark Woman and Man Held for Highway Robbery

Stella Brown of Orange and Thomas Barrett of 16 Plane street were detained on a highway robbery charge in Newark. Complainant Joseph Demorest of 86 Walnut street fainted in court after testifying. he said Brown accosted him on Railroad avenue Sunday night and Barrett attacked him as Desmond intervened, with Demorest losing his watch and chain.

Newark N. J Stella Brown Orange Thomas Barrett Plane Street Joseph D. Demorest Walnut Street First Precinct Demorest Brown Railroad Avenue Barrett Patrick Desmond Desmond

New England Volunteers Dead and Wounded Totals Listed

The Boston Journal compiles a complete list of dead and wounded volunteers from New England states. The record names Massachusetts cities and towns including Boston Springfield Worcester Adams Gloucester Greenfield and others.

New England The Boston Journal Massachusetts Boston Springfield Worcester Adams Gloucester Greenfield

Roster of fallen and wounded from Ninth Massachusetts

The list honors colonel Fred B. Bogan and Major P J Grady among others who served in Cuba, with numerous lieutenants sergeants corporals and privates named. Deaths and illnesses span Santiago Siboney Chickamauga Park and Camp Alger reflecting the unit’s heavy losses and enduring service.

Ninth Regiment Democratic State Centre Committee O'Connor Michael J Massachusetts South Boston Major O’connor Boston South Street Bigelow Grammar School Boston Dental School Siboney Field Charles H Santiago Charles H. Field Greenfield Everett Mass Bearsh Richard H Pringfield Springfield Atkins Henry R Company I Northampton Artol Clarence L Company O Marblehead Chickamauga Park Briner Halfdon Burnham Carrolly Fighth Ofar Kittery Brass Weslie East Cambridge Doherty Charles J Worcester Dolan John W Gloucester Doren John M Chickamauga Dugas Anatole Holyoke Quebec Dunn Harvey A Lawrence Desmond M. W Natick Davis Athol Royalston Ferguson David C Adams Green William Farrell James F Ogdensburg N. Y Hassett W. F Charlestown Camp Alger Henshaw O. B New York National Guard Turner’s Falls Calumet Mich Carpenter Sanciago Shafter CC. Mayo Marshall Ernest D Marlboro Guanica Ellen Regnor Gothenburg Sweden Macloughtin George P Moody Frank B Muller John C Stoneham Packard Arthur H Page Willis H Parker Charles F Wakefield Porto Rico Pearson Arthur C Somerville Pepper John Richmond George A West Springfield Rinn Louis Staten Island Hospital Sanders William H Rough Riders Salem Sullivan Henry Winchendon Taft Robert Meeschusetts Charlton Thompson Walter M Lynn Nova Scotia Thiel Alprhd A Company M Farmer Silas Baker Vesper Paul L Omacey M Warren Leon B Company H Welsch Martin Southbridge

WOUNDED MASSACHUSETTS MEN LISTED IN ROUGH RIDER ROSTER

The report lists wounded Massachusetts service members from multiple companies including Second Massachusetts and Sixth Massachusetts. Names, ranks, ages, birthplaces, and roles such as coxswain gunner’s mate and machinist appear, with Guanica and related action noted.

Warriner Massachusetts Springfield Inmpany H Naval Brigade S. Warriner Gihon Edward J Wakefield

Prosperity Seen From War's End Sparking New Business

Business leaders across Boston forecast an industrial boom after the war. Executives from Wilcox Hat Co to Curtis & Pope expect heavy profits, new construction, and increased trade with Europe and the Caribbean as money circulates and confidence returns.

Edward E. Fowler Wilcox Hat Company Milton Jordan, Marsh & Co Europe Cutter Curtis & Pope Curtis

Eighth Cavalry drills and passes amid camp rumors

Chattanooga Aug 16 The Eighth shows little drilling and many soldiers visit Chattanooga for pay. Impromptu gambling thrives in fields as passes to Chattanooga end after the 17th. Regiments move toward Lexington and Newport News, while First Vermont heads home. A rumored Oahu deployment circulates without conviction. A field day and Breckinridge led review are planned. House Steward Spalding departs on furlough for Massachusetts.

Chattanooga Tenn Lytle Sternberg Hospital Lexington Farmin Pioneer Corps Newport News Vermont Honolulu Breck

Hingham Honors Secretary Long At Civic Reception

Citizens swarm to greet Secretary Long amid long detour of detonation and floral gifts. Mrs Long ill, daughters present as Samuel W Marsh and local leaders attend. immense lanterns and patriotism decorate the clubhouse while South Hingham Orchestra plays.

Mr. Long Hingham Mrs. Long Long Secretary Long John S. Shaw Quincy Elmer L. Curtis Frank W. Nash Charles A. Southworth C. Sumner Cushing Andrew McNeil Lawrence F. Whiton Stetson Foster Davis B. Clapp G. Nevers Ripley H. P. Ripley Francie H. Lincoln, Jr William A. Nye William B. Fearing Charles H Cole Frank Reed Walter B. Foster A. E. Bates Charles O. Brown Alfred Clapp D. O. Clark John Nanman Lanman Charles B. Barnes, Jr William F. Rogers Henry C. Jordan W. W. Blackmar Alexius Torrey Marcellus Cloudman A. J. Whiting J. W. Spooner George Cushing F. H. Lincoln Joseph O. Burdette E. L Howard P. Hersey Samuel A. Fowler O. H. P. Stoddard Charles M. Thayer Elmer M. Curtis Wallace Corthell Harry L. Thomas Morris F. Whiton F. L. Temple L. B. Whiton Reuben Nash W. L. Fletcher B. H. Cain F. H. Miller Alen P. Soule William W. Lunt William O. Lincoln George Marsh Joseph Breen

Montauk Camp Clash Tests Governor Black Authority

Aug. 17 Montauk Point camp quar antine order clashes with New York State authority as General Young resists. Imminent confrontation looms while Colonel Woodward's arrival remains unconfirmed.

Wikoff Montauk Point New York State Black Young Woodward

Navy future debated after Long remarks at Hingham club

Secretary of the Navy John D. Long told Boston reporters that the government will likely enlarge the navy rather than shrink it, citing wartime proof of its safety value. He refused to discuss peace proposition adjustments.

John D. Long Hingham Boston Long

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