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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1898

Page

3

Boston Mourns Maine Sailors as Flags Lower Half Mast

Boston honors sailors lost on the Maine disaster with half mast flags across public halls and ships. Readers learn about missing East Boston youths Hugh O Reagan Patrick Hughes and Frank Tigges and other locally connected sailors present in the crisis.

Boston Havana Massachusetts Washington Bostos Chamber of Commerce Maine Custom House Long Wharf Cunard, Johnston, Wilson, Furness Warren Leyland Ocean Kennebec Bangor International Philadelphia Clyde Metropolitan Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company Portland East Boston Hugh H. O’reagan Patrick Hughes Frank B. Tigges

Sailors of the Maine: Letters, families, and fates

The piece records letters home from sailors aboard the Maine and related figures, detailing homesickness, hopes of return to Boston, and expected orders to New Orleans. It notes families in Boston and surrounding towns, past employments, and the fates of crew members including deaths and service histories.

Francis Mahoney Maine Jeremiah T. Mahoney Salem Francis Jeremiah Shea Lawrence Marine Service

Unnamed Coal Passers Noted in Local Ledger

Gustav A. Anderson, Louis L. Berry coal passer, Edward Burns, and Henry H. O'Regan are listed in the local employment or civic directory. The brief entry names these individuals with their occupations, reflecting a mid century labor record.

Louis L. Berry Edward Burns

Notable names listed from New England area

Walter Cameron of Providence Rhode Island Joseph H Kane of Worcester Edward Lawler of Fall River William J Lee of Attleboro and Clarence E Lowell of Bath Maine are identified as individuals connected to New England outside Boston.

New England Boston Walter Cameron Providence R. I Joseph H. Kane Worcester Edward Lawler Fall River William J. Lee Attleboro Clarence E. Lowell Bath

Salem Mother Rejoices as Cahill Survives

Francis D Cahill, once feared lost, is listed among survivors. A Salem mother and sister celebrate the news with emotion while remembering mothers who lost sons at Havana Harbor. The scene is described as touching and memorable.

Salem Francis D. Cahill Havana Harbor

Boston College President Lectures on The Power of Women

The Rev. Timothy J. Brosnahan lectured on The Power of Women at Catholic Union Hall last evening. Dr. John C. Bassidy introduced the speaker, with the lecture held under the John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle.

Timothy J. Brosnahan S. J Boston College Catholic Union Hall John C. Bassidy Catholic Alumni Association John Boyle O’reilly

Knights of Columbus Ladies Night at Palladio Hall Roxbury

The annual ladies night of the Robert Fulton Council Knights of Columbus was held last evening at Palladio Hall Roxbury with 160 couples present. Grand Knight P T Greene presided on the floor assisted by M J Sullivan deputy grand knight and Francis P Carroll. Many state officers attended the event.

Robert Fulton Council Knights of Columbus Palladio Hall Roxbury Counci P. T. Greene Hame M. J. Sullivan Francis P. Carroll

Professor Norton Resigns From Harvard Fine Arts

Professor Charles Eliot Norton resigns from Harvard University's department of fine arts. He has long taught popular courses Fine Arts 8 and 4, and at age the oldest faculty member, remains active in literary and scholarly work including Dante studies and editorial roles.

Charles Eliot Norton Harvard Norton Nortan Taly James Russell Lowell The Dante Society North American Review American Archeological Institute Cambridge

Peppers Stops Fisher in 20th Round in Waterbury Bout

In Waterbury Connecticut Harry Peppers defeated Harry Fisher of Brooklyn by knockout in the 20th round at the Auditorium under the Waterbury Athletic Club.

Waterbury, Conn Waterbury Athletic Club Harry Peppers Harry Fisher Brooklyn

Page and McCune Trail in Handicap Billiard Tourney

Page defeated McCune 200 to 28 in a handicap billiards match at Leavitt Vader's rooms 263 Washington Street last night. Page achieved a high run of 28 points.

Messrs Page and McCune Leavitt Vader Washington Street Page

Personally Conducted Washington Tour For Teachers

Teachers show demand for a April first special train to Washington on Wagner Palace Cars via Fitchburg R R. The $25 rate covers Easter vacation travel with Philadelphia and Washington visits under Pennsylvania R R Tourists Bureau management. J R Watson Boston Mass will provide itinerary on request.

Washington Fitchburg R. R Philadelphia Pennsylvania R. R. Tourst J. R. Watson Gen'l Pass Boston Mass

Boston Loan Co Ad Offers Quick Cash on Personal Property

JHE Boston Loan Co at 25 Washington St offers short notice loans on household furniture pianos horses carriages and other personal property with owner in possession if convenient. Call to arrange a representative visit or secure loans on endowment life policies diamonds watches silverware and more. Office hours 8 am to 4 30 pm. President Dr W Gage 275 Washington St.

JHE Boston Loan CO Washington, St Boston Loan BR. W. Gage Washington St

Charlestown Bows to Lead in Amateur Bowling League

Charlestown Club extended its lead in the Amateur Bowling League of Boston by beating Dorchester at Old Dorchester. Southwell and Caldwell of Bunker Hill were the only players to post five hundreds as Dorchester faltered. Charlestown totaled 2376 while Dorchester trailed by 61 pins. The Highland Club hosted the Suburban Interclub series with Dudley Association taking six of ten points.

Maine Charlestown Warren Street Bunker Hill Navy American Express Express McNiece United States Wabash Charlestown Navy Yard New York Navy Yard MecNiece Post Boston Old Dorchester Dorchester Southwell Caldwell Highland Club Dudley Association Billiards Dudley Assn Highland Threshie Botsford Eeeree Senate Eeeseseses Rhoades Eevee Dudley Associati Bacon Emery H. Emery Eetee St Sp Spaans Roslindales METS Tris Sps Ingraham Secav Metropolitan Wheelmen Marston Caldwell Cone Kenney Swan Ellis Rossindale Tal Ferris O. Sessier Eeee Bowler Tis Inves Grover Ccceee Morrison Berarick F. Sessier Cutter Jeffries Club Newtowne Jeffries Jeffries Newtowne Hargrave Beedle Renee COOU Whittaker Carrick Sveveeerons Turtle Skinner Clark Hales St Sp Ss Hodgkins Oe Gemington Ae Seers Ley’ Y

Undecided Circuit League match between B A A and Riverdale Casino

Last night’s circuit league bowing contest between home team B A A and Riverdale Casino ends without a winner after joint wins and protests. Riverdale’s second win is protested on a technical point while B A A also protests a ruling affecting Ainsworth and Wilson during the late frames.

Riverdale Steere Ainsworth Wilson Ainson

Brothers Battle as Spang Bros Beat Mitten Bros

In a match game at Roxbury alleys last night the Spang brothers defeated the Mitten brothers. The event highlighted local bowling rivalry with both teams fielding skilled siblings from the same families.

Roxbury Alleys Spang Bros Mitten Bros

Read Fistula Case Noted at Tremont Street Clinic

Dr R M Read practicing at 176 Tremont Street Boston notes a fistula condition in patient records. References to M D Harvard 1876 appear in the listing for the Boston facility.

R. M. Read M. D Harvard Tremont Street Beston

Montello Sweeps Whitmans In Local Duck Pin Night

In Brockton the Montellos defeated the Whitmans three straight in the Old Colony League. Final scores show Montello totals 2023 to Whitmans 1947 with set scores 675 660 688 and 667 634 646. The South Ends beat Stoughton two of three in a duck pin match with 1256 to 1227 in favor of South End.

Brockton Old Colony League Montellos Whitmans Montello South Ends Stoughtons South End Stoughton

New Cycle Polo Sides Clash at Casino

The Metropolitans fielded new players from Boston Wheelmen Bay States and P C C and beat the White Wheelmen after an extra period Boston easily defeated Malden Roadsters in a separate pairing Scores show Malden 2 Boston 5 with multiple scorers including Miller Moore Burdett and G Moore from both teams

Boston Wheelmen Bay States White Wheelmen Bostons Malden Roadsters Malden Boston W. Miller Burdett G. Moe W. Moore Pettigrew Ieee K Estes Gaeee Gay French Rcse H. B Heron Eguipgon Maine Rush Miller Bos G. Moore Ty Ieee W. Moore Eooee Miller Sacro A Siena W. Moore Cee Eat Burdett Sampson Brine

Bicycle Notes Prompt Club Reforms and Prizes

The Cigarmakers' Cycle Club of Boston forms with officers Charles Turos as president and Herman Raasch as secretary. The Trowbridge Cycle Club renounces its ladies only policy to admit men. Amateurs face a $25 prize limit on track and road events and a 106 mile rule is rescinded. A National Cycle Track Association brassard and a $1000 trophy are planned to boost pro racing. Hugh McLean of Chelsea starts training March 1. Roxbury B. C. to host a club house entertainment with top talent.

Cigarmakers’ Cycle Club of Boston Charles Turos B. Barentz Herman Raasch T. H. Legon J. S. Cardinal Henry Talberth Trowbridge Trowbridge Street Cambridge National Cycle Track Association Hugh McLean Chelsea Roxbury B. C

College relay clashes set for Boston College indoor games

Harvard and Pennsylvania relay squads are slated for the second annual indoor games at Renn Hall Monday evening February 28. Dartmouth grads will see the green and white runners in a Dartmouth MIT relay. Another race pairs Boston College against Holy Cross.

Harvard University of Pennsylvania Boston College Athletic Association Ee Renn Hall Dartmouth Hanover Boston College Holy Cross

Boston Archdiocesan Athletic Association Meeting Tonight

Charley Scarville and Bob Allen are asked to call at the office tonight at seven for a meeting of the Boston Archdiocesan Athletic Association scheduled for 1 Allen Street. The article lists various sports figures and events including Giants baseball, umpire J. J. Kelly, first baseman Harry Davis, and a U of P football rules meeting in New York. It also notes a smoke talk at Broadway Hall, boxing and dancing events, and other local athletic notices with multiple regional references.

Charley Scarville Bob Allen Boston Archdiocesan Athletic Association Allen Street Bill Joyce Giants J. J. Kelly Pennsylvania Umps Atlantic Association Harry Davis Pittsburg Pawtucket Harriet Ke, Hicks Philadelphia John C. Beil U. of P New York Robinson Broadway Hall Broadway Extension Daly Academy Worcester Fitchburg Spencer Clinton Whitinsville Westboro Webster East Douglas Grafton Marlboro Pythian Rink J Ler

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