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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1898

Page

8

Police Rumor Swirls Around Reed Escape and Abbott Plot

Boston police quietly investigate a rumor that a Reed ally purchased an expensive horse and buggy in Boston days before the bunco man’s escape from Charlestown State Prison. Officials discuss whether the district attorney or governor should pursue action, detailing limits of authority and possible prosecutorial steps.

Buncemen Reed Boston Reed Pemberton Square Stevens Abbott Charlestown Bunceman Reed Atrney Knowlton Restercay Cioreme Torney Hamlin Prison Commission Worcester

Warships on the Great Lakes disputed by commission

Washington December report states Lord Herschel and Senator Fairbanks deny any agreement on building warships on the great lakes. They declare the sub committee's conclusion is still under discussion and no official accord has been reached.

Washington Anglo-American Commission United States Naval Commission Great Lakes Lord Herschel Fairbanks Commission

Colonel G A Sanders Dead In Laconia NH At 53

Colonel George A Sanders died at his home in Laconia New Hampshire from paralysis at age 53. He served as a state legislator from 1889 to 1900, chief engineer of the Laconia fire department, county commissioner, and member of the Board of Education. He was aide de camp with the rank of colonel on Governor Tuttle's staff and first secretary of the White Mountain Transelliers Association. A thirty second degree Mason, he was grand junior warden of the New Hampshire grand lodge. He leaves a widow a son and two daughters.

Tamcen Lal Dey George A. Sanders Olonel Sanders Laconia Fire Department Board of Education Tuttle White Mountain

Train mail service changes move Boston arrival earlier

A statement issued yesterday to the railway mail service says the newspaper rain train from New York to Boston at 3 o'clock in the morning has been discontinued. The mail from Washington Philadelphia Baltimore and other points will now reach Boston by 12 28 and be distributed in the central district shortly after 1 o'clock.

New York Boston Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Central District

Volcanic eruption near Atlin heightens Alaska mining peril

Five hundred miners in the Atlin district Alaska work as an unnamed volcano erupts in a four-peak range south of Lake Gladys. Dr. W. B. Kinslee reports the volcano began erupting in October and intensified on November 8 with molten lava and flying debris. Ash falls disrupted crews on Fine Melche and other creeks forcing night shifts under volcanic glare.

Tacoma Wash Atlin Alaska W. B. Kinslee Denver Lake Gladys Atlin City Dr. Kinslee

Winter reunion at Post 7 Fredericksburg river crossing

The winter association reunion will be held at 6 A. R. Hall Washington street on Monday December 12 1898. A vote on possible summer reunions will occur. Members urged to attend with wives and families. Dinner at 8 with entertainment after dinner. Business at 2.

Washington Street Fredericksburg

Soldiers' Heirs List of War Dead Property in Washington

A War Department notice lists soldiers who died in camps and hospitals with no next of kin on record. The record includes names, regiments, and property left behind such as purses, watches, coins, letters, jewelry, and small valuables, with monetary values attached.

Washington War Department St. Luke Alien Martin J Seventh Infantry Barren Michael Twentieth Infantry Hezekiah I Sac Cunty Timothy The Carroll Campbell G. N Cunette Charles Dalton Copehart Cophen Twenty-fifth Infantry

Commodore Phillip Ordered to Havana with New York

Commodore Phillip at Norfolk ordered to sail the flagship New York to Havana at once. He assumes temporary command of the North Atlantic squadron at Hampton Roads, with Admiral Sampson to resume duties on arrival in Havana. It remains unclear if other ships will join the Cuba mission.

Washington Phillip Norfolk New York Havana Hampton Roads Cuba Sampson

Volunteers of Havana Disband After Guard Duty

Havana December 2 volunteers for ces of Havana were relieved from garrison duty. They had supplied guards at the captain general's palace the military Governor's palace and General Parrado headquarters. Regular Spanish troops will guard these sites in the future. The volunteers will be disbanded as Havana evacuates.

Havana Parrado

Cubans Move to Arm Officers With Duels Threat Rule

Havana December reports that Cuba’s Assembly executive committee ordered Cuban officers to challenge provokers to duels to defend army dignity and curb arrogance of newer officers. It is believed Cubans have secretly acquired a sizable armament, including about 8000 rifles purchased in the past ten days.

Havana Cuban Assembly

Deafness After Twelve Years From Catarrh Clears in a Day

Captain Ben Conner of Toronto endured deafness for twelve years due to catarrrh. Dr Amena Catarhal Powder reportedly relieved him within one day and fully cured the deafness soon after. Sold by Woodward & Co., Bromfield Street. Hoent & Co., Washington Street. and Wm. J. Wheeler, Massachusetts Avenue.

Ben. Conner Toronto Canada Catarri Amena Woodward & CO Bromfield Street Hoent & CG Washington Street J. Wheeler Massachusetts Avenue Agnes Woodward & 2 Browfield, Hint & Co Washington W. J. Wheeler Mass. Ave

New Plan of the Faith and Hope Association Endorsed by Boston Leaders

The Faith and Hope Association, well known in Boston, plans hospital concerts to aid the city’s poor. Governor Walcott and Mayor Josiah Quincy back the project. A Tremont Temple subscription concert features Perkins and his choromilitant band with noted soloists and a famed trombone quartet.

The Faith and Hope Association Boston Wnth Roger Walcott Oliver Ditson George A. Gordon Charles G. Ames William Wesselhoeft HH. LB. Chandler George B. Rice Josiah Quincey Minot J. Sauvage Joseph Sawyer Carl Zerruhn Arthur Foote Mr. Perkins Perkins Europe Cxoromilitant Sousa Theron D. Perkins Charles K. North Albert H. Mason Sivans Akeroyd Frank Tiala Aiden Perham Ripley Edward Forest Balch Otto Lorenz John M. Casey Cerl Ludwig LeRoy 8. Henfield A. P. Ripley EB. F. Baich John V. Hayes

Under Tons of Coal Claims Newburyport Worker

Dante Lynch of Newburyport was crushed and smothered at the coal pocket of a Philadelphia leading company when a moving chute pulled him into the screenings. Working alongside him, William Quinn escaped injury. Lynch, an Irish native about 30, leaves a wife and two children.

Newburyport Dante Lynch Philadelphia & Leading Company Lynch William Quinn Ireland

Passengers on New England Arrive After Dock Crowding

Crowded berth at Hoosac funnel docks Charlestown forces the Dominion line steamer New England from Liverpool to anchor midstream until the Dominion sailed at 1. Juno tug brought ashore 43 second cabin and 18 in the etrage passengers, listing names of travelers including Ansley Beardmore Cooke Coolidge Forbes Moore Winthrop and Ramsden among others.

Dominion Line Hoosac Funnel Charlestown New England Liverpool Dominion Juno A. Ansley A. O. Beardmore Grace Cooke J. G. Coolidge, Jr Sylvia Davis George H. Dunstan Francis J. Forbes Forbes Ethel Evelyn Forbes Hayward F. Linton W. J. Matthews McDonagh R. Ilmer FE. Moore Moore Winifred KE. G. Perkins Reeves Irene Sanger J. Vanneck Vanneck Martin J. Walsh T. L. Winthrop Winthrop Mr. Gree

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