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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1899

Page

2

Young Office Boy Confesses to Wool Broker Theft

A 19 year old office boy, Joseph D Green of 108 Shawmut Avenue, confessed to stealing about 900 dollars from Sidney Clementson a wool broker at 198 Summer Street. He had learned the safe combination by watching experts and admitted using money for clothing and ball games at the South End grounds. The arrest was made by Pinkerton inspector Thornhill and Inspector Tryder after detectives obtained evidence. Green will be brought to court this morning.

Joseph D. Green Shawmut Avenue Sidney Clementson 198 Summer Street Fae Lémention Clementson Green Thornhill Pinkerton Young Green Tryder

Inferno at orphanage leaves children dead and injured

A fire at the orphanage and convent in a covered square began around 1 a.m. trapping 400 inmates. Helen Brown 6 Emma Mackin 7 Jane ? Mary Kate McCarthy 28 were dead. Therese Murphy 16 and Mary Brown 4 were missing. Dozens injured including Sisters Sienna Marie Reon and Agnes, with Sister Agnes escaping from a fourth floor window. Coroner to hold inquest. fire labeled incendiary by Church officials. Insurance about 9 76,000. property loss 150000.

Chasity Ranared Aluridr Helen Brown Emma Mackin Jane Mary Kate McCarthy Therese Murphy Mary Brown Sienna Marie Reon Miatér Katherine Is Ignatius Liguri Hanna Shea Invatory Lynch Otto Sisin Bertrand Njury Agnes Sisters of the Third Order of St. Dominic New York City Peter George Leitner Rr Bociety Ph. Cronin Kirk John Cody Cody Dasha Imont Nyack Sparkill Blauveit Convent

Old Flame Week celebrations wind down across New Hampshire

In Concord crowds saw lulls as bonfires burned out and church services concluded Old Flame Week. Vernon and South Hampton held village picnics while Brentwood Carroll Henniker Marlboro New London Newport Pembroke Sandwich Webster Plainfield Bristol Dunbarton prepare elaborate observances tomorrow.

Concord Sourt Vernon South Hampton Rockingham County Brentwood Caroll Henniker Marlboro New London Newport Pembroke Sandwich Webster Plainfield Bristol Dunbarton Urséay Iate James Ydard Oory Blate Hay Tucker Dart

Convent Fire Claims Multiple Lives in Tragic blaze

Eyewitness accounts indicate one elderly pensioner Jane died in the fire while Helen Brown and Emma Mackinnets died shortly after from fright. Katery McCarthy a convent servant with heart trouble collapsed and died later. Therese Murphy and Mary Brown reportedly escaped but theater rumors say Therese was seen near Boarkill at a stated time.

Jane Helen Brown Emma Mackinnets Katery McCarthy Blauvelt Convent Therese Murphy Mary Brown

Surprises at City Hospital as two shock cases arise

Last night at City Hospital a man from Newton Way named Jose Sandosped, 48, escaped injury after a collision with a locomotive cowcatcher near Chestnut Hill station. He was unhurt, though his head and elbow bore minor marks. Later, a 32 year old baby named Cernedel fell from a third story window at 13 Fellows Court and survived with no injuries after examination by Dr. Carter.

Jose Alon Jose Cernedel Ward Joseph Maloney 13 Fellows Court Carter Dr. Carter

Knights of Columbus plan big Massachusetts reunion and scholarship

About 200 delegates from Massachusetts Knights of Columbus, representing 18 000 members, voted to endow a scholarship for a poor boy and to host a large reunion with an amateur athletic tournament, concerts, vaudeville, races and fireworks. Committees for executive, sports, music, races, police, transportation and advertising were named with numerous officers and chairs.

Order of the Knights of Columbus Massachusetts Bowes Hayes Knn Poerenes of Columbus Benesibs William Morary William J. O'Brien Edward L. Hearn J. EB. McConnell Ray Ve J. Ryan Hugh J L. James F. Cavar Dorence Tohn H J. J. Gee Irwin F. Man Han John Ae Dever Harry Pierce J. Grace Ome É Yiward Charles A. Edward P Richer de Hare Kenney Ray Whelan John J. Jo P Slee Re . Siichnel Joseph Callahan J. H. Ames McDone Thomas Cavanaug Pe Hacer J. Ht Peter F. Tagu Charles Barnes Kelly T F Agian Se Okey Y W. L. Rankin Lonne Toomey Erbert Vincent McDonagh Eugene J. O'Connor, Jr John Coaxley Yate Sam- Rieter Iam Taylor Coe Alien P. F Waite Ey Peter Gf. Hanley Timothy Hurley Dugan Ne Sogia On J. J. Alkerin The Iron John E. Baldwin J. Mitchell Galvin Timothy Hanrahan Clairw T. Fitzgerald J. W. McShanon William J. Brickley Thomas G. Shearing I. G. Slattery Ally J. H. Meairman Fie Bersoee Callahan Manus J. Pish War In Ford Louis Watson John x. Aghts Thomes Ree Noteon der MG Whalen A Toh Cac Tso Mr Seyinted Ghia We. Coveney Thomason W. Mischier Jamoa BE J. Donovan William H. Man T. Scully Vic Hon Richard

Dato Mundi and Tribesmen in Zamboanga Action

A despatch from Manila reports Dato Mundi and his tribesmen taking the warpath against insurgents holding Zamboanga. He attacked and defeated insurgents, killing nine or ten. Bates welcomed him, granted an American flag, and discussed U S troop moves into the Sulu archipelago and nearby islands to support operations.

Manila Cebugays Datonai Zemboanga Mundi Bates Sulu Washington War Department Generalia Dato Mundi Ango Ap4 Dato Mundi Owever Zamboanga Jolo United States Boango Aguina Pean Luzon Dato | Mundi Ty Amerivent Bates Ares Sulu Islands Roane Yasabellla Basilan Islands

Fire on Fourth Floor At Well Street Adds To Dangers

A fire incident reported on the fourth floor at Well Street at 6:15 PM yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Fannie is listed among those affected as the blaze drew responders and halted activities nearby.

Anding Fannie

Mindanao Crises Rise As Insurgents Conduct Surprise Attacks

Military reports indicate ongoing operations in Mindanao with insurgent forces pressing attacks. Local leaders, including allied chiefs, discuss defense measures as the situation develops and foreign observers note initial insurgent gains.

Collapse of Chicago Coliseum arches kills and injures workers

A massive scaffold collapse at the Coliseum under construction in Chicago traps and injures workers as arches tumble onto a crowded site. Survivors recount narrow escapes while investigators consider foundations, shifting sand, and pulley mishaps as possible causes. Rebuilding will begin immediately with authorities citing a likely month delay and no financial loss to the Coliseum Company.

J. J. Johnson Pittsburg Bridge Company Coliseum Company Chicago Coliseum Ward C. Shankland

Filthy Brook Overflow Endangers Dorchester Residents

Residents along Arbor Avenue Dorchester near Franklin Field blame a Talbot Avenue sewer overflow for putrid stagnant water and a strong odor from a tributary to Stony Brook. A civil suit seeks damages while health officials were urged to inspect the aging sewer system and its impact.

Arbor Avenue Dorchester Franklin Field Talbot Avenue Franklin Park Crosse Blue Hill Avenue Abs Met Cansterbury Street Morton Meadows Roslindale Stony ‘Brook Talbot Post Blue Hill Avenue Harvard Street Board of Health Stony Brook Uriat Avenue Cis “1

Transvaal rejects further concessions amid arms shipments

Report from Johannesburg notes the Transvaal government refusing British concessions while burghers exchange Mausers for Martini rifles. A heavy ammunition shipment, including 200 Mausers, arrived from Utrecht. Uitlander council meeting seeks imperial attention as crisis deepens. Authorities report renewed European shell orders for Krager. The press cites doubts over peace as Nine-tenths of Fort stockpiles are said to be ineffective.

Capetown Joseph Chamberlain Transvaal Johannessburg Johannesburg Utrecht Netherlands Uitlander Council Krager Europe

Bicycle Club Records and Park Permit Debates in East and West

The L A W reports 52 667 total members with 152 new card applicants last week. Massachusetts 33 New York 52 Pennsylvania 17 Rhode Island 18 Connecticut 3. East lags in attracting unattached riders while the West holds steady. A park system debate on allowing autos resumes September 2, and Kenneth A Skinner faces scrutiny over a gasoline motorcycle permit. Lehritter completes 1500 miles in 178 hours 30 minutes, near Gus Hliff’s ten century mark. Mayor Van Wyck attends finish. recent long rides from Boston to Lake Sunapee and racing news from Philadelphia and Buffalo are noted along with organizational leadership changes in the L A W.

Bassett Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Connecticut Kenneth A. Skinner Boston Skinner Park Commissioners C. A. Lehritter Century Road Club Mayor van Wyck Lehritter Gus Hgloff Vailes E. W. Pearson W.W. B. Chorchill Lake Sunapee Granite State Dave Schafer Chicago West Jimmy Michael Phila Iphia AJC Tioga Track Zé Lally Harry Elkes Charley Miller Buffalo Annes Charles Mock Mock Abbott Bassett Noiongi The Pioneers Aie League Frank W. Western Charles H. Luscomb League Ogntra Officals

Labor Day Parade Reach For Labor Groups

Fragmented report notes a Labor Day parade gathering with union factions including the Teamsters and a local union, listing attendees and street routes. Names and exact actions are unclear due to OCR issues but reference is made to Mihat J Frank O'Hare and Dehnertne as participants.

Frank O'Haregg Getty Dehnertne Goat Teamsters Ee Fertire Union

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