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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1898

Page

2

Notable Clerics Endorse Warner's Safe Cure

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Edward Wilson and Rev. J. E. Rankin of Howard University praise Warner's Safe Cure as greatly beneficial for kidney and urinary diseases. They affirm many patients improved and cite physician usage, urging the remedy in humanity's service.

Edward Wilson D. D J. E. Rankin Howard University Washington, D.C Bishop Wilson Warner Pr. Rankin Rankin

Fire Engulfs Malden Double House Endangering Residents

Fire struck the J. F. Sterling properties at 226 and 228 Eastern Avenue Malden yesterday at 4 20 am. Richard Green awakened his family and helped evacuate as firefighters contained the blaze. Loss estimated at 400 to the building and 2 to furnishings with no insurance. Occupants include Richard Green and Frederick Hass.

J. F. Sterling Eastern Avenue Malden Richard Green Frederick Hass

Brick fragment injures Cambridge boy in vacant lot incident

About 3 pm in North Cambridge a brick fragment from a stones and missiles game fractured Malcolm Matherson's skull. The 13 to 16 year olds were involved. He was taken to his home, then to Cambridge Hospital by ambulance after Dr. Tyler attended.

Middlesex Railroad Streets Cambridge Malcolm Matherson Tyler Cambridge Hospital

Ryan Donovan Wedding Ties South End Republican to Roxbury Bride

Daniel F. Ryan, known in South End Republican circles, married Annie A. Donovan of Roxbury yesterday at Holy Cross Cathedral. The ceremony at 3 pm was led by Rev. Father McCormack. Guests included Alderman William Berwin and several state representatives. The couple hosted at 8 Forbes Street Roxbury from 7 to 10 pm.

Daniel F. Ryan South End Annie A. Donovan Roxbury Holy Cross Cathedral Father McCormack Donovan Adams House Elizabeth Donovan Vincent F. Crowley Ryan Forbes Street Isses Harriet Emily Ryan William Berwin Franz Hugo Krebs Albert Clarke Alfred 8. Hayes, Jr John C. Carson

Elbridge Green Dies After Long Illness at 8 Years

Elbridge Green aged eight died at his Main street Melrose home after a long illness. He was an longtime town official serving as town clerk and school committee member and a former assessor. He ran for the Legislature in 1849 and lost by one vote. He leaves a daughter, Mrs Ellen Marshall of Melrose. Funeral services set for this afternoon at Wyoming Cemetery burial planned there.

Elbridge Green Main Street Elrose Green Melrose Malden Ellen Marshall Wyoming Cemetery

Nine day tours to Washington and beyond to major cities

Tour package details nine day itineraries to Washington Mount Vernon Philadelphia and New York with five days in the national capital. Depart Boston March 2 with additional departures April 8 15 22 May 12 and 2 percent. Optional Old Point Comfort trip available for 3 dollars. Contact A. J. Simmons EBA 211 Washington Meat Boston.

Washington Mt Vernon Philadelphia New York National Capital Boston Old Point Comfort A. J. Simmons EBA Bostom

Oak Hall Clothing Company Members Named

The history recounts the firm’s rise from the blue store on North street in 1840 to a larger Oak Hall on Washington street and notes Thornton H. Simmons and C. Simmons as members with Boston addresses 398 Boylston and unknown current location.

Boston Blue North Street Oak Hall Washington Street Thornton H. Simmons Boylston Street Nahant Oak Hall Clothing Company C. Simmons

Grand Ball At Copley Hall Draws 400 Plus Couples

St James G T A S hosted a grand ball at Copley Hall with over 400 couples, featuring guest Representative W T A Fitzgerald. John J Barry led as floor director with T J Sullivan and 25 aides, plus a prominent committee of arrangements.

St. James Young Men’s C. T. A. Society Copley Hall W. T. A. Fitzgerald John J. Barry T. J. Sullivan J. J. Barry Miss Mar Herrick Edmund Burke Cornelius Murphy W. H. Crowley D. F. Wheeler Hug . Cassidy William Donaghue M. A. Sullivan John Finoling Charles Crowley John A. Foley Thomas W. Burroughs Daniel P. Sullivan Dennis P. Sullivan Timothy J. Sullivan Edward Healy Nellie Fleming Mary McDonald Katherine Kearns May Russell Mary O’connor Katherine Welsh Elizabeth Shaughnessy Annie Arthur Nellie Butler Gertrude Fitzgerald Helen Fitzgerald Emma Fitzgerald Agnes Lally Mary Lally Margaret Troy Annie Gallagher Catherine Shaughnessy Mary Buckley Mary Doyle John Hayes Michael Melidy Paul Butler Timothy Butler Philip W. Doherty

Sons of St. George Hold Fourth Annual Ball at Copley Hall

Fully five hundred members of Cabot Lodge No. 344 and guests danced at the fourth annual ball at Copley Hall. The hall was decorated with bunting and international flags. grand march led by Floor Director Robert Sams with Miss L. Pingree. Many society officers and local couples attended, among them Grand Messenger Kershaw Grand Assistant Secretary Jacques Grand President Barlow and Grand Vice President H. Wright.

Cabot Lodge Order of Sons of St. George Copley Hall Robert Sams Shaw St. Foley Miss James Stephen Wiles Charles Morgan A. W. Maynard

Hatters in the Dance at Boston Club Ball

The United Hatters of Boston held their second annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall last night with large attendance. City dignitaries and business leaders attended including Timothy Connolly and Timothy McCarthy. The event featured costly souvenirs, a grand march led by M Mulligan, Mamie Keenan, and 75 other couples, and hall decor in white and green with a gold inscription over the stage.

United Hatters of Boston Odd Fellows’ Hall Timothy Connolly Common Council Timothy McCarthy H. Hubbard J. Lamson Lamson & Hubbard Thomas Murphy Fred Kneeland Frank O'Hara George Pennet Central Labor Union George Bennett

Massacre at Lake City Post Office Blamed on White Supremacy

A Columbia dispatch reports a lethal mob attack in Lake City Williamsburg County at 5 this morning. Postmaster Baker a black man, his wife and infant killed and his four daughters maimed or fatally wounded as the post office and home were burned. Eleven members of the Baker family were affected while several others escaped. A coroner's jury will investigate amid widespread indignation.

Atlanta Columbia D. C South Carolina Lake City Williamsburg County Baker Tuillman McLauren Horton

Dental Tragedy Stuns Biddeford After Tooth Extraction

Rufus B. McDonald aged 28 a jewelry store clerk in Saco died during a dental extraction in Biddeford. A post mortem was held later in Coroner Dennitt's office by Drs. Bassford and Davis to determine the cause.

Biddeford Rufus B. McDonald Saco Dennitt Bassford Davis

Quincy Urges Democratic Unity at Boston Mayor Banquet

In Providence on February 22 the Young Men's Democratic Club hosted a banquet with Mayor Josiah Quincy of Boston as speaker. He urged Democrats divided by the last campaign to seek harmony, avoid forming a platform now, and unite to oppose Republicans, adding that clear Democratic issues will emerge before the next campaign.

Providence Young Men’s Democratic Club Josiah Quincy Boston

Spanish Inquiry Opens as Maine Court Returns to Blanco and Manterola

A United States naval court of inquiry probes the Maine sinking with Captain-General Blanco and Admiral Manterola called as witnesses. Divers recover a six inch powder case from the forward wreck area as the Mangrove hosts the sessions near the Maine. Aiding ships Terror and other vessels undergo rapid repairs at Norfolk Navy Yard ahead of expected sailings.

United States Naval Court Blanco and Manterola Havana Lee United States Court of Inquiry Maine Blanco Manterola United States Mangrove Sigsbee

Spanish admiralty court probes Maine disaster details

Judge Peral and officials hear depositions from officers and crew of the Alfonso XII on the Maine catastrophe. Admirals Manterola and Blanco supervise the inquiry as crews recount rescue actions and explosion witnesses from the Alfonso’s watch.

Judge Peral Maine Manterola Blanco Alfonso XII Alfonso

Salvage Work Continues On Maine After Explosion

Lieutenant Holman and Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright testified as divers labor in darkness to recover bodies and secure compartments of the Maine. Electric lights from the Mangrove aid work while officers and salvage crews report progress and sympathy from higher command.

Rumor of Vizcaya party run down denied

A rumor claimed the captain and a party from the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya were struck in New York Harbor by the tug E S Atwood and several drowned. The denial stated the tug had not left her dock for hours before the supposed collision.

New York Vizcaya New York Harbor E. S Atwood

Vizcaya Coal Transfer From Lehigh Barges

Two Lehigh Valley coal barges were towed to the Vizcaya and their cargoes moved to the man of war. Captain Eulate ordered a coal supply here with no fears of hidden explosives. The Croton filled fresh water, and coal came from the Baltimore & Ohio terminus at St George. Navy inspectors loaded the barges yesterday and a navy tug watched them last night.

New York Vizcaya Eulate Croton Baltimore & Ohio St. George United States Navy

Terror to Replace Maine Monitor Repaired for New York

The navy reports the double turret monitor formerly at Maine has been repaired and is to depart Norfolk for New York this morning. Officials say the expedited work follows an order issued yesterday to commence replacement.

Norfolk Navy Yard Long Maine Norfolk New York Foote Winslow Machias

Foraker Warns Spain Could Trigger War Over Maine

Senator Joseph B. Foraker said the Havana reports imply the Maine was blown up by a mine at an anchorage chosen by a Spanish harbormaster. He warned that if Spain refuses or hesitates to repay, war would follow and the U.S. must defend its honor.

Washington Joseph B. Foraker Havana Maine Spain

Hawley Bill Pushes Two New Regiments for Coast Artillery

Senator Hawley reports a bill to increase the army artillery by two regiments and funds for maintaining them. General Miles notes twenty six new seacoast fortifications from Maine to Puget Sound with 189 modern guns and mortars to be manned by the added regiments amid ongoing coastal defense work.

Hawley Miles Washington John H. Wilson Maine Puget Sound Meiklejohn Fort Stevens Ore Great Diamond Island Portland Fort Constitution Portsmouth N. H Long Island Head Boston Harbor Dutch Island Narragansett Bay R. I Long Island Sound N. Y Delaware City Del Savannah New Orleans San Diego Cal Wash Atlantic Gulf and Pacific

Government to study Maine explosion with Dr. Munroe

Washington reports the government hired Dr. Charles E. Munroe, Columbian University chemistry professor, to prepare an impartial scientific report on the nature of the explosions that destroyed the Maine. His authoritative work on high explosives will guide the navy department verdict.

Washington Charles E. Munroe Columbian University Maine

Torpedo Boats Leave Cadiz for Havana Harbor

A squadron of torpedo boats departed Cadiz bound for Havana Harbor as tensions rise between Spain and overseas fleets. The march indicates a substantial naval deployment from Cadiz to Caribbean waters in late February.

Madrid Cadiz Havana Harbor

Navy Department estimates funds needed

Washington reports that Navy Department employees have been estimating the amount of money required. The article notes a fiscal planning context with a figure under discussion, reflecting budgeting concerns and state of military accounts.

Washington Navy Department

Boutelle Proposes Maine Sailors Relief Joint Resolution

The proposal would grant surviving families of Maine sailors up to one year’s pay and compensation for lost clothing and effects. The total appropriation would be capped at 150000 dollars.

De Lome In Effigy In Yonkers Protest Over Maine Loss

About 100 men hauled a faux Spanish military figure in Yonkers as an effigy of Senor Enrique Dupuy de Lome. The stitched figure wore a red bound mouth, tied hands, and a sawdust head with a crossarm display on Ashburton avenue, amid fierce weather.

New York Senor Enrique Dupuy de Lome Yonkers Maine Ashburton Avenue

Red Cross Doctors Depart for Cuba at Clara Barton’s Request

Three doctors and the chief nurse of the Red Cross left New York today for Cuba in response to Clara Barton. The group includes Dr Amonae Lesser of this city, surgeon-in-chief and executive head of the Red Cross Hospital in New York, Dr F E Eagan of Boston, and Dr J B Hubbell of Indiana.

New York Red Cross Organization United States Cuba Clara Barton Amonae Lesser City National Red Cross Organization Red Cross Hospital F. E. Eagan Boston J. B. Hubbell Indiana

Orders for 9000 Troops in Pennsylvania

Major General Snowden, commander of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, issued general orders to recruit to full quota and keep them secret. Officers must have their units ready to march fully armed on 24 hours notice. The Pennsylvania National Guard numbers about 9000 men.

Philadelphia Snowden W National Guard of Pennsylvania National Guard of

Monument Planned in Washington for Army Navy Servicemen

Steps have been taken to erect a monument in Washington to honor the rank and file of the army and navy who served in the late war. The project is led by the National Reunion Monument Association and aims to raise one million dollars through public subscription.

Washington Army National Reunion Monument Association

Dorchester Dedication of Mary Hemmenway School Opens

The Mary Hemmenway School in Dorchester was dedicated at 3 pm at Adams and King streets replacing Harris as a primary school. President Hogan and J Austin Bassett led remarks honoring Mary Hemmenway with Livermore and a Dorchester School Committee delegation in attendance. The building will open for occupancy in about one to two weeks.

Mary Hemmenway Dorchester Adams and King Streets Harris Emily Fifield Mary A. Livermore Henry D. Hogan J. Austin Bassett Archibaldl Davidson Charles Fleischer Mr. Horton Thomas F. Strange

All New England Wins Chess Bout at Boston Club

In Boston, two top teams Bostons and All New England met at the Boston Checker Club. The New England Association elected officers headed by President George W Dearborn and re elected secretary treasurer George H Dean. All New England won 39 to 34 with 39 drawn games, despite the Bostons missing Potter and Oliver.

Boston Checker Club New England Checker Association George W. Dearborn Lowell William Lewis Providence George H. Dean Messrs J. H. Irwin Samuel Grover L. M. Stearns W. C. Parrow R. M. Plaisted W. H. McLaughlin C. O Mayberry Bostons All New England Potter Oliver

Double Umpire Plan Proposed For National League

Chicago February 22 President Hart of the Chicago Base ball Club and chair of the NL playing rules committee issued his report on rules. The major feature describes two umpires per game a referee umpire and an assistant umpire with fixed positions. Umpires may not exchange duties without captain consent.

Chicago Hart Chicago Baseball Club National League

Manhattan Club Hosts Twelfth Annual Reception and Dance

The Manhattan Club held its twelfth annual reception and dance at Berkeley Hall with over 800 attendees. Representative Thomas Mackey directed floor activities, assisted by Vice-President J. T. Hogan and a team of forty helpers, amid a large turnout of social club members and guests.

Manhattan Club Berkeley Hall Thomas Mackey J. T. Hogan May Driscoll Christopher McCaffery K. Cohen W. ‘Tf Ritzger

Y M C A Feast Celebrates Second Annual Banquet

The Boston Y M C A Evening Institute hosted its second annual banquet with over 250 attendees. President Arthur S. Johnson opened the event. H H Longfellow served as toastmaster. Henry T. Bailey answered the toast to The Commonwealth.

Evening Institute For Boston Y. M. C. A Arthur S. Johnson H. H. Longfellow Henry T. Bailey State Board of Education Commonwealth A.S. Covel O. K. Huntsman W. C

Latin School '98 Dance Ad for Wringer Makers

Advertisement for The American Wringer Company listing addresses 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street. They manufacture clothes wringers mangle machines and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.

The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

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