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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1900

Page

8

Fresh volume cites Spanish view of Santiago battle and Cervera

The Naval Intelligence Bureau releases a translated war notes volume on the Santiago de Cuba siege. Captain Concas describes the Teresa and other ships’ losses, the Brooklyn and Oregon actions, and a dramatic rescue amid the wreckage with 22 percent mortality.

Washington Bureau of Naval Intelligence Santiago Harbor Victor N. Concas Y Palu Infanta Maria Teresa Cervera Concas Teresa Brooklyn Texas Waa Morro

General Shafter Abandons Auto Ride After Illness

Major-General Shafter did not visit Sycamore as planned due to a severe cold from an automobile ride. After a dinner at the Auditorium with Miss Sern of Chicago, the return trip stalled six miles out, forcing him to seek help from homes and a policeman. He recovered overnight but woke unable to rise, sending for a surgeon and his brother.

Chicago Shafter Sycamore Sern Fifty-third Street James Jim

Lampears Friends Seek Kin of Pneumonia Victim Frank Lamphere

City Hospital reports the death of Frank Lamphere a 59 year old cook brought from 123 Nassau street on February 19. Authorities know little of his relatives though they believe some may live in Rhode Island and seek to contact them.

Frank Lamphear City Hospital Nassau Street Rhode Island

Monastery Planned for Cumberland Rhode Island

The Order of Trappists reportedly to locate a new monastery near Lonsdale Cumberland about 1½ miles north on The Bishop's Farm estate. The 400 acre site, once eyed for a theological seminary by Father Kane, has been unused for years. Officials say papers will transfer soon and work may begin in early spring.

Pawtucket R. I Order of Trappists Medway Mass Cumberland Lonsdale Father Kane St. Patrick’s Harkins

Woman Injured After Fall On Streetcar Stop

Mary O Dette age 26 from Hancock street stepped from a belt line car at Charles and Boyl streets yesterday fell and sustained injuries necessitating removal to her home by carriage.

Mary O’dette Hancock Street Charles and Boylston Streets

Still Probing Disclosures in City Departments

Probing disclosures affect the repair division with two investigators named while Mayor Hart remains reticent. Chief Electrician Brophy faces scrutiny amid rival claims tied to a political power shift and a $3500 salary debate for Lamp Superintendent Lang. Street and water departments see more discharges and staffing changes today.

Hart Brophy Friends of Flood O’brien Board of Aldermen William D. Lang Martin Water Department

British Say Mail Openings Not Policy For Foreign Officials

In Durban a British official responded to U S charges that ex Consul Macrum’s official mail was opened. The British government said a petty official acted improperly, noting authorities were directed to pass foreign official mail.

Washington Macrum Durban Great Britain South Africa State Department

Weather Whips Boston With Sudden Shifts and Searing Cold

A Boston weather roller coaster yesterday saw thunderstorms at 1 a.m. and a blizzard at 4 p.m., with temperatures plunging from 53 at dawn to 14 by 8 p.m. The piece notes chaotic swings across the Northeast, including six below in Chicago and near zero readings in other cities.

Boston Chicago Toledo Cleveland United States

Handel's Judas Maccabeus Receives Eighteenth Boston Run

Handel's Judas Maccabeus an oratorio in three parts by Morrell was performed nineteenth? eighteenth? last night at Music Hall by the Handel and Haydn Society conducted by Emil Mollenhauer. Soloists included Antoinette Trebelli soprano Gertrude May Stein contralto H Evan Williams tenor and Myron W Whitney bass. Whitney, ill with a cold, was replaced early by his son Myron Whitney Jr, to warm applause.

Handel Judas Maccabeus Thomas Morrell Music Hall Handel and Haydn Society Emil Mollenhauer Mme Antoinette Trebelli Gertrude May Stein H. Evan Wiliams Myron W. Whitney Myron W. Whitney, Jr

Polly McGrail Wins Nine Months Strike for Paterson Mill

Polly McGrail of Paterson defeats the Silk Weavers' Union after a nine month strike at a hand silk mill. She supported an invalid husband and child, taught strikers' replacements, faced harassment and threats, carried a revolver for protection, and ultimately secured continued work for herself and her firm with no reinstatement for the strikers.

Polly M Paterson Polly McGrail New York Alice Polly

Missing Charles McDonald Feared Drowning After Boat Capsize

Charles McDonald aged about 45 of 34 Moulton Street Charlestown is missing since last Thursday. His wife reported the disappearance to harbor police. Charles Riley of East Boston last saw him at Curran Burton coal wharf with a dory bought from Captain McDonald. A southeast gale and a heavy bottom likely capsized the craft. the dory was found bottom up at the New England docks South Boston. A body search will continue.

Charles McDonald Moulton Street Charlestown Harbor McDonald Charles Riley East Boston Curran & Burton Boston William B. Palmer New England Docks Michael McDonough

Fire damages second story at 168 1 2 North Street

An alarm from Box 146 at 7 05 last evening sent firefighters to 168 1 2 North Street. The blaze damaged the second story property valued at 100 dollars and occupied by Mr Hardy.

North Street Hardy

Wife of Filipino Leader Aguinaldo Loyal to Husband

Manila report describes Senora Aguinaldo living under guard with Senoritas Sugar after capture by U S troops. The piece portrays her as devoted to Emilio Aguinaldo, recounts family details, personal losses, and her limited literacy and language skills.

Manila New York Senora Aguinaldo Emilio Hill and Dale Miguel Senora

Senate Week to Feature Quay Fight and Tariff Debate

The Senate’s week centers on the Quay seating issue and the unfinished Hawaiian matter tied to the currency bill. Aldrich plans a Wednesday speech on the currency pact, with final action likely late in the week. House action focuses on the Porto Rican tariff bill amid GOP unity tensions and an Alabama contested election case.

Washington Senate Quay Pennsylvania Aldrich Chandler Senator Turley Hoar Penrose Mr. Quay Burrows Depew Philippine Islands House of Representatives House Alabama Philippines

Man Killed in Collision With Trolley on Atlantic Avenue

Antonio Mascolo a 26 year old wagon driver for Coughlin and Ryan of 7 Stanhope street died early yesterday after his wagon collided with a trolley at Atlantic avenue and Oliver street. He suffered a fractured skull and died from internal hemorrhages after kidney rupture. He resided at 37 Fayette street.

Antonio Mascelo Atlantic Avenue Oliver Street Coughlin & Ryan Stanhope Street Mascolo Fayette Street

Sleep Overcame Pain as Hale Falls into Building

Francis Hale a 26 year old homeless man crept into an unfinished Leverett Causes Way building early yesterday to sleep. He fell through a hatchway breaking both arms below the elbow. He woke at 3 pm and went to the Pitts Street Mission before being sent to City Hospital.

Francis Hale Leverett Causesway Street Hale Pitts Street City Hospital

Daylight Robbery At Zamora Street Home

The dwelling of G A Rothfuss at No 4 Zamora street was robbed yesterday afternoon of a lady's gold watch and long chain a gentleman's monogrammed watch a box with insurance papers and three bank books theft reported to authorities

G. A. Rothfuss Zamora Street

Rev Edward Lorense Dies Noted U B Church Editor

Dayton reports the death of the Rev Edward Lorense editor of the German periodicals for the United Brethren church and a prominent minister in that denomination for over forty years.

Dayton Edward Lorense United Brethren Church

Lightning Damages Brookline Flag Pole

Lightning struck the flag pole on the Common opposite Brookline High School during a thunderstorm early yesterday morning. The pole was badly damaged with a wide crack and wood chips scattered at the base. Many spectators gathered and picked up pieces as souvenirs.

Brookline

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