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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

8

Capture narrative from the Oregon action at Vigan and Gilmore’s fate

Describes the Oregon landing party at Vigan and the capture of Lieutenant James G. Gilmore and his men near Baler. Sonnenshein’s escape note from Abra confirms Gilmore’s account of the doomed river expedition, ambush, and attempted surrender. The piece covers subsequent measures by Aguinaldo, Lawton, MacArthur, and troop movements toward Bayambang and Vigan, plus prisoner totals and supply actions.

Manila United States Oregon McCrackin Vigan South Ilocos A. L. Sonnenshein James G. Gilmore Yorktown Baler Luzon Sonnenshein Abra Lieutenant Gilmore Gilmore San Isidro Luna MacArthur Bayambang Deyaniban Manila- Dagupan Wheaton San Fabian Lawton Tayug Thirty-third Infantry Young Howze Aliga Aguinaldo Nuevia Vizcaya Francisco Reyes Dagupan Hoss Gabanatuan

Fate of Urdaneta crew details from Manila despatch

A Navy Department despatch from Admiral Watson in Manila reports the gunboat Urdaneta attacked by insurgents and destroyed. Cadet Woods mortally wounded and died in minutes, Grey also killed. only Woods and Grey bodies recovered. Survivors Farley, Herbert, Burke alive October 30 with unknown whereabouts. Chinamen killed by insurgents. The Urdaneta fought until its guns were disabled on Sept date.

Washington Navy Department Watson Manila Oregon Vigan Wheaton Greene Urdaneta Woods Mitchell Drummond Stone Grey Farley Herbert Burke

Eighteenth Regiment repels Panay forge defense at Pavia

Despatches report on November 26 in Panay showing the Eighteenth Regiment clashing with an entrenched enemy force at Pavia. After heavy fire the Nineteenth Regiment flanked the Filipinos, driving them from their trenches. One captain and one private of the Eighteenth were killed.

Manila Lipilo Panay Ofunday Pavia

St James Y.M.C.T.A. Thanksgiving Dance Party

The St James Young Men’s Christian Association held a Thanksgiving afternoon dance in Paul Revere Hall yesterday. From 2 to 3 pm a reception occurred and about 260 couples danced until 6 pm. The event invited Centre Harbor vacationists and included an informal reunion.

St. James Young Men's C.7. A. Sorlet Paul. Revere Hall Centre Harbor

Tremont Theatre honors James Castle with gold gift

Thanksgiving at Tremont Theatre featured a presentation to James Castle stage manager. Samuel E. Rorke spoke for behind the scenes staff and handed a costly inscribed gold watered gift. Castle thanked the company and accepted the gesture with appreciation.

Local Boy Falls From Fence at South End Ball Grounds

Eleven year old Harold Daggatt of 4 Franklin Street Nepnset slipped from a fence while attempting to enter the South End ball grounds yesterday afternoon to watch a football game. He sprained his right leg, was treated by Dr. Winn and sent home.

Harold Daggatt Franklin Street Nep Nset Boston South End

Depew Claims Women Worse Gamblers Than Men

New York dispatch reports Dr Chauncey M Depew at a dinner with Governor Dyer assertively stating that all men and women are gamblers with women worse than men He cites letters from gamblers seeking 100 percent investments and notes women want "a whole lot for nothing" He notes the belief tied to stock market speculation and remarks the whole human race is given to gambling with varying attitudes across regions. A stray Minneapolis note about a package and a daughter’s departure is included in the text.

New York Chauncey M. Depew Dyer America

Raised the Dead at Shiloh Temple Mystery

A sensational claim from Shiloh Temple in Lewiston Maine reports Rev F W Sandford reviving Olive Mills after apparent death during August dedication. Mills later said she knew she had died and refused to return, but returned by divine summons and regained life.

Lewiston Living God Shiloh F. W. Sandford Pegarsine Sandford Mr. Sandford Jesus of Nazareth Olive Mills

Gambling Fever and Risk What Stops the Big Gamble

In America the gambling fever runs hot as talk turns to fortunes from quick bets. Depew warns small fortunes breed risk and crime, saying work and prudence beat luck. The doctor calls marriage the only safe market for true speculation.

America Mr. Depew

Textile wage talks in Fall River as Borden raises 10 percent

In Fall River the textile wage dispute dominates meetings with the Textile Council preparing to explain M C D Borden's voluntary 10 percent increase. Officials cite favorable print goods markets and warn that the move may revive the trust's task, prompting stockholders to seek exits.

Fall’ River Fall River Vasf Tansey Whitehad Textile Council C. C. Rounseville Manufacturers’ Association M. C. D. Borden Matthew Borden Atthew Borden Print Cloth Trust

Unidentified swindler uses rector's name in Chelsea check scam

Rev Charles S Hutchinson of St Marks Chelsea was impersonated by a smooth young man calling himself George Burrows who tried to cash a 6 check drawn on First National Bank of Chelsea. Burrows claimed to be a Anglican minister with a Harrow education and was arrested after contacting Hutchinson for approval. Hutchinson denies any acquaintance with Burrows or the alleged check. Burrows says he lives in Brooklyn and was tricked by a hotel contact seeking easy money.

Charles S. Hutchinson New York Central Avenue Chelsea St. Mark’s Episcopal Church George Burrows Hutchinson First National Bank of Chelsea Burrows John D. Peters St. Michael’s Church Harrow School England Church of Dr. Hutchinson Iive Brooklyn Mills Hotel No. 1

Edith Buxton's Sudden Disappearance Stuns Boston Family

Edith Buxton, a girl not yet ten, left her Ball Street home for Hyde Grammar School last Monday and vanished. Her mother, Lavia Buxton, living apart from the husband for four years, seeks police help after a teacher reported Edith absent. The mother suspects the girl was sent to Minneapolis to her father's sister.

Minnesota Lavia Buxton Edith Buxton Ball Street South End Hyde Grammar School

Bostonian Dies in Paterson New Jersey

A. special despatch from Paterson reports James Bennett, 35 years old, died at Paterson General Hospital. He said he was from Boston and had a mother and two sisters living there, but he could not provide addresses or recent contact information.

Paterson N. J James Bennett Paterson General Hospital Boston

British Victory Amid Mixed Reports From Front

General Methuen praised his troops after the Gras Pan engagement noting the march was the army’s most severe in many days. He commended endurance and warned they must deny the enemy even a single point as General Joubert reportedly moves to oppose Colonel Baden-Powell.

Joubert Baden-Powell Methuen Gras Pan Milner

Madmans Deed Sparks Chase Through Crowd

A gunman fired in a crowded street as Richard Qualter closed in. The fugitive turned and fired as he fled, wounding Qualter and prompting a wider police hunt. The suspect, about 24, 5 feet 6 inches, wore a blue sack coat and fled down a side street after a close call.

Richard Qualter Qualter Quakter

General Methuen Praises Courage and Duty of Troops

General Methuen praised excellent ties with his troops, stating he prefers fighting a worthy foe to savages and expressing hope that they have earned mutual confidence. He urged all to fulfill their duty to their country as Englishmen.

Methuen

Kimberley Well News From the Front Nov 23

London dispatch reports Kimberley remains well to Nov 23 as Rall and telegraph stay open to Modder River. Gatacre notes Nov 28 that the situation is unchanged. Buller writes Ladysmith defenses held and few casualties since Nov 9 with no large attacks since.

London War Office Cape Town Kimberley Modder Gatacre Buller Pietermaritzburg Mitchell Ladysmith Weenen

Boy Struck by Brick in Charlestown Curfew Incident

Peter F. Hughes aged 14 of 1 Crimmins Place was struck on the forehead by a brick at the corner of Coney and Medford streets Charlestown. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors found skull fracture and he remained unconscious Thursday morning.

Peter F. Hughes Crimmins Place Coney and Medford Streets Charlestown McNally Massachusetts General Hospital

Notable Assault at Mansion Ends With Woody Axe Wounds

A mansion kitchen assault left Miss Lanaine seriously injured and Miss Jennings lightly bruised after an intruder attacked them with a short handled axe. The assailant fought with Miss Jennings, then confronted Mr Barnard who aided Lanaine before police and a doctor were summoned. Barnard later joined in Thanksgiving dinner. The attacker showed moody silence in custody.

Lanaine

Bullets and pursuit in Dorchester street chase

A nighttime alarm at a vacant Dorchester house on 2% Charlotte Street led to a pistol driven chase through the streets. An intruder fled as a patrolman arrived, firing occurred and one pursuer fell as the suspect escaped toward nearby lanes.

Division 11 Erdinand Iriset Charlotte Street Dorchester

Was a bad man Barbagallo held on razor threat

Joseph S Barbagallo of Chardon street, a % years old, is charged at Station 1 with assault with a razor on an unknown man. Barbagallo shouted that he was dangerous and flashed the weapon, causing the victim to flee amid conflicting accounts of a cut or fright. Bystanders restrained him until police arrived.

Joseph S Barbagallo Chardon Street Barbagallo Charlestown Thatcher Streets Nulprasis

Rival Suitors Fight at 60 Prince Street

Anniello Monde and Camillo Serino quarreled over a maid, fought with fists, and Monde produced a knife made from a file stabbing Serino in the left side. Monde jailed on assault with a dangerous weapon. Serino held as a witness at Station 1.

Anniello Monde Prince Street Camillo Serino Endicott Street Station 1 Moned Serino Monde

Charles Longley Dead in Pawtucket Clothing Leader

Tee FE Longley a longtime figure in New England and New York City clothing trade died yesterday afternoon at his home 87 Walcott street Pawtucket Rhode Island.

FE. Longley New England New York City Walcott Street Pawtucket

Dedication of St Marys Church in McGregorville

The new St Marys Church in McGregorville was dedicated this afternoon by Bishop Denis M. Bradley. Rev Father Summa of Lewistone gave the address. An organ recital followed with Professor Whiting of Boston presiding.

Manchester N. H St. Mary’s McGregorville Denis M. Bradley Manchester Diocese Father Summa Lewistone Whiting Boston

Funeral Services for William P. Shipp Held in East Boston

The funeral of William P. Shipp was held yesterday from his home on Bonnington Street East Boston. Services were conducted at 1:30 at the theater by Dr Stratton of the Rebel East Boston. Later, at 3 o'clock, at St Alderma Commandery No 27 K of M, funeral rites were observed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

William P. Shipp Bonnington Street Boston Philip Tze Stratton East Bos I . St Alderma Commandery No Woodlawn

Serapis Believed Lost After Sailboat Founders

The schooner Serapis bound for the Bay of Islands is believed to have foundered off St John’s Newfoundland with seven crew members aboard. The vessel was reported missing after last sighting near the coast.

ST. John's N. F Bay of Ie

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New York Herald Corbin San Fab‘an San Isidoro Ders Fowler Mangalarom Mangalaron Alejandrino Major Johnston Chumbian Treasury Mariana Lin-Gao Urdaneta’s. Grew Gambler Shi P. C Borden Hutchison Edith Miss Mother Roberts Brigham H. Roberts Utah Ale Gilchrist & CO Belfast Alexander Craig Scranton Penn Scranton Tribune Esther Craig Esther Craig Jessie Craig Mary B. Roe Ithaca N. Y Walter J. Walbrack Emma Santane Zdllieé Jennings West Barnard Lord Methuen Kimberley Well Coera Iceland Great Britain Continent General Steamship and Exchange Oe Man Joseph Barbagallo Charles Longley Tee W. P. Shipp
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