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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1899

Page

8

My Clothier Fire Sale Slashes Price War for Bargains

A major fire and smoke sale at My Clothier offers nearly $100,000 in clothing and furnishings damaged by smoke at half original prices. The event promises 60 percent savings with thousands of items including suits, coats, pants, hats, shirts, and linen goods. Bargains target a large crowd with deep discounts across men’s, boys’, and ladies’ apparel and accessories.

Ifen Sfen Sgt N&ec

Brutal Assault Reports Serious Injury in South Boston

Mies Jennie Finn, 28, of 67 A Street South Boston, was attacked about 4 30 yesterday on Sullivan Place near Federal Street. She was knocked down and severely kicked in the abdomen as she entered a basement door. The assailant fled before help arrived. She was taken by ambulance to City Hospital with very serious injuries.

Sullivan Place Federal Street Mies Jennie Finn A Street Boston Nan City Hospital

Harmonious Conference Between Railroad and Firemen Leaders

President Clark of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad met yesterday with a committee from the locomotive firemen led by Grand Master Frank P. Sargent. The talk was harmonious and no wage demand beyond equalization was raised. Clark will study the grievances and inform the joint board, with further action suspended until his decision. Sargent then left for Peoria Illinois.

Clark New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Frank P. Sargent Sargent the Brotherhood of Ecomotive Firemen New York Ow Haven & Hartford United States Peor‘a

Bath House Employees Cut as Bath Hours Trim

Secretary Kearns of the Bath Commission laid off sixteen men and four women. The Bath will now be open three hours before and after tide water, down from full day hours, with Superintendent Lawton denying any strike and citing money scarcity as the reason for staff reductions.

Jkearns Bath Commission Lawton

Giant son of Hetty Green takes on vast estate duties

In New York a towering Texan, Edward H R Green, son of Hetty Green, draws attention as he prepares to manage the family empire during his mother's vacation. Green is a railroad president, bank director, and Republican organizer credited with boosting Texas voting power for McKinley.

New York Waldorf-Astoria Edward H. R. Green Texas Texas Republican Executive Committee Tarpon Club Union League Club Hetty Green Mr. Green Houston & Texas Central System Hergon United States Ennis Paris Pennsylvania New York Central Green Blaine McKinley Kentucky Missouri National Committee

Guerin Isolated Refuses Surrender in Paris Standoff

A Paris note reports M. Guerin will not surrender and will remain isolated. Government will prevent communications and assemblies while offering non-force measures. Negotiations with deputies and Premier Waldeck-Rousseau faltered as anti Semite figures and others withdraw from talks.

Guerin Paris M. Guerin M . M. Guerin

Scollans Bondsmen Sued In City Hall Fraud Case

The Commonwealth through District Attorney Stevens sues James McFlynn and Maude D. Snow in Suffolk County Superior Court to restrain further action by McFlynn. McFlynn’s property transfer is challenged as a means to satisfy an $8000 judgment tied to Thomas J. Scollans amid the City Hall fraud indictment. Judge Hardy has issued a temporary injunction with a return date in August to determine permanence.

Commonwealth Stevens Suffolk County Superior Court James McFlynn Thomas J. Scollans Maude D. Snow McFlynn Hardy Superior Court

Scots Adjourn 1901 Biennial Convention Meeting

The Royal Clan Order of Scottish Clans adjourned its biennial convention held in Lawrence Encampment Hall, Lawrence, with plans to reconvene in Pittsburg in August 1901. Resolutions thanked the Grand Clan of Massachusetts McKensie Clan No 2 and the Caledonian Club of Boston for hospitality and a grand reception.

Pittsburg Lawrence R. R. Scott St. Louis Grand Clan of Massachusetts McKensie Caledonian Club Boston

Witness Reveals New Government Witness in Lavey Case

Police report a new government witness in the Joseph Lavey murder case. The defendant is charged with killing housekeeper Mary Ann Pinton at 410 Commercial Street. The witness testified before Judge Burke, with bail set to ensure appearance when called.

Joseph Lavey Mary Ann Pinton Commercial Street Silva Dugan Burkend

Airola Liquor Case Heard in Chelsea Court

In Chelsea Police Court witnesses testified in the perjury case of Sergeant Sackett against Augustine Airola, the liquor law violator. The trial featured doctors, storekeepers, and Airola’s son recounting visits and illness while the defendant sought to explain his conduct and the timing of medical calls.

Chelsea Fred Sackett Revere Police Augustine Alralo Manaay Robert Mecream Benamin B. Dewing William H. Sulit Afrola Charles H. Rhoades Revere Kett Cers Augustine Airola Airola J. Stewart Morris Thomas J. Ball John B. Solari Mary T. Reppetto North Bennet Street Boston Alrola Ball Dr. Morris Solari Ave Alexander Frazier Frazier Barry Rosa Rapetto A‘rola Morris

Daring Navigator Arrives in Boston on Cephalonia

Captain Andrews, who left from this country in a fourteen foot craft bound for England, was rescued at sea and landed in England. He later sailed to Boston aboard the Cephalonia and disembarked with a valise among a crowded pier crowd yesterday morning.

Captain Andrews England Boston Cephalonia Andrews Mariner

Patrolman Stops Runaway Horse Drawn Wagon On Broadway

Patrolman Michael Cronin of Station 6 wrestled a runaway horse hitched to a democrat wagon on Broadway yesterday morning. The horse bolted, pulling Cronin off his feet, injuring his leg and foot as bystanders aided in controlling the animal. The wagon was damaged and the horse finally stopped.

Michael Cronin Station 6 Broadway Cronin Seidel

Harvard Medical Student Sentenced In Albany Case

A Harvard medical student identified as E. Waistein was brought from Albany New York to a court on March 21 facing sentencing. The case centers on a family matter and the student’s alleged involvement in a private dispute. Further details on charges and outcome are not clearly stated in the fragment.

Harvard Alban N. Y

McKinley Arrives at Plattsburg Barracks for Review

President McKinley and party arrive at Plattsburg barracks to review the Twenty sixth Regiment. The presidential entourage includes Mrs McKinley Vice President Hobart and son Griggs Hitchcock Cortelyou and others. Mrs McKinley presents a silk flag to Colonel Rice and the color company bears it back to the ranks before the parade proceeds past the reviewing stand.

Plattsburg N. Y Plattsburg Barracks McKinley Hotel Champlain Mra McKinley Hobart Garrett A. Hobart, Jr Griggs Hitchcock Buckingham Colonel Rice

City Hospital Receives 25000 Transfer From Reserve Fund

The Board of Estimate and Apportionment approves moving 25000 from the reserve fund to City Hospital amid retrenchment plan. Trustees cite ward closures and higher costs for sick soldiers and infectious disease care, with 126 beds to be reopened. Ward closures include several surgical, medical, gynecological, and private rooms.

Board of Estimate and Apportionment City Hospital A. Shuman Board of Trustees Boston City Hospital Trustees South Department

Porto Rico Fund Acknowledges List of Donors

The Porto Rico relief fund records acknowledgments from Treasurer Pe Previousleen and mentions contributions from Caldwell & Co, Parkinson & Co, Mrs W B Potter, Atkins & Co, American Sugar Refining, Dana, and others. Amounts listed include 14 885 total with various donors contributing sums such as 100 and 200 in unspecified units. The document shows a chaotic OCR of donor names and amounts.

Porto Rico Fund Porto Rico Relief Fund Wbaeua Parkinson Faibot W. B. Potter EE. Atkins & Co Esenes

Cuban police arrest Santo Domingo candidate in Havana

Colonel Bacallao’s claim that General Jiminez was in Havana prompted Cuban authorities to order arrest if he was aboard the Menendez steamer at Cienfuegos. Captain Stamper halted the vessel, seized Jiminez as it was leaving port, who condemned the act as an outrage. He asserted no law was broken and yielded only due to coercion. The incident sparked public unrest in Cienfuegos.

Havana Bacallao Jiminez Santo Domingo Cienfuegos Stamper Menendez Santiago de Cuba San Domingo

First Heavy Artillery Concludes Camp Drills in New Bedford

New Bedford August 18 reports the Last Day in camp for the 1st Heavy Artillery. Colonel Pfaff praised relaxed drills and a strong evening parade. The regiment plans an 8:30 to 9:15 train break and a 11:15 departure for Boston by electric train, arriving around 1 p.m. Captain Gibbs of E Battery led the day with orderly conduct.

New Bedford Lrst Pfaff Boston Capta Gibbs E Battery Jun

Man Contracts Lockjaw After Dock Accident in Charlestown

George Slack of 610 Third Street South Boston or nearby area suffered a finger injury at the Hoose Tunnel dock when a wheel passed over it. Inflammation developed into lockjaw. he was taken Aug 7 to City Hospital where doctors fear for his recovery as he remains under care.

George Slack South Boston Ilstack Charlestown Pital Hos

Anti Imperialist Campaign Opens In Plymouth County

The anti imperialists plan a campaign to reach every town and city. Plymouth county holds the first public meeting today in South Carver with Edward Lepei, the Honorable Lele McFarlin, and Elbridge Cushman as speakers. The event is described as one of the era’s most significant gatherings for farmers and agricultural workers.

Commonwealth Lenene South Carver Plymout County Edward Lepei Rele McFarlin Elbridge Cushman Plymouth County Camgn Boutwell

Flakoff Held on $6000 Bail in Assault Charge

Jacob Flakoff, heroic driver, was held in $6000 bail in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday on charges of assaulting William Costello. The incident occurred Thursday, and Costello’s condition is described as serious with fears he may die.

Jacob Flakoff Municipal Criminal Court William Costello Pgr Costello

First Brigade to Begin Seven Day Camp at Framingham

The First Brigade M V M except the First Regiment Heavy Artillery will go into a seven day camp at South Framingham after a week in Kort Rodman. Brigadier General Thomas R Mathews will command the brigade comprising the Second and Sixth infantry, First Battalion Light Artillery Troop F Cavalry the Signal Corps and a detail from the State Ambulance Corps. The two infantry regiments have seen service in the late war. Colonel Clark of the Second was brevetted a brigadier general for Santiago and Colonel Darling who led the regiment in the war was praised for meritorious conduct under fire.

Heavy Artillery Kort Rodman South Framingham Thomas R. Mathews Light Artillery Signal Corps State Ambulance Corps Clark Spain Santiago Darling

Young wheelman hurt on Chelsea Bridge

Charles Blanchard, 15, of 22 Stamford Street, was riding across Chelsea Bridge when the fork of his bicycle broke. He fell badly and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with a brain concussion. The injury is serious.

Charles Blanchard Stamford Street Chelsea Bridge Massachusetts General Hospital

Navy Yard Sailor Hurt In Fall

Charlies Averson a sailor at the navy yard was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with a compound skull fracture and a dislocated hip. He lives at 11 Henchman street and is from Salem. The cause of the injuries from the fall remained unclear at City Hospital.

Charlies Averson Navy Yard Massachusetts General Hospital Averson Henchman Street Salem City Hspital

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Bernard M. Wolf Ana Oerstand Sts Sullivan Square Harmonious Conference Bath House Mrs. Green Scollans Boyle Bros. Green Wash South Bud Lavey Sergeant Sackett Chelsea Court Augustine Alrola Sers Rousers Old South Clothing Co Washington St Mrs. McKinley Board of Apportionment Quirk Jordan Eeee Glenfuegos Fort Rodman South Boston City Hos Flakoff Young Wheelman Fancy Optio
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