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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1898
Page
2
In Mashpee a dwelling about ten miles from Sandwich burned last night. Six year old girl and her grandmother Mrs Keller were in the house when fire broke out. the old woman saved herself and later found, but both the child and grandmother were missing for a time. The house valued at $2000.
Fire tore through Captain Robert H. Coombs estate on Northport avenue at 6 this morning destroying a house barn ell and sheds. Four valuable horses and two dogs perished. Total loss estimated at eight thousand dollars.
Police boat Guardian found a man asleep in an evidently empty boat, who woke on arrest at Station 8. The sailor William Brown, of the schooner G. P. Ross, confessed identity and said he drank too much, leading to the perilous nap in the harbor.
Captain A C Whitney leaves the Bradley Fertilizer Company tug with Mate Tom McCarthy of East Boston taking command. New pilot Rufus Elliott arrives from New York to navigate the Myles Standish to Nantasket and back. Repairs at Worth River Iron Works aim to push speed to 20 knots on return to harbor.
In Lynn on Bassett street a desperate burglar surprised Osborne R. Witter in his bed room grappling at the doorway. The intruder fired at Witter missing the shot and fled with a gold chain bracelet and cuff buttons. Jewelry and silver plate were left behind. Police had no description of the man and believed he acted with accomplices.
In Biddeford Maine February 27 strikers from Pepperell Laconia and York cotton mills vow to stay out citing no settlement for weeks and wage losses near 200000. About 1000 operatives have fled to Canada or provinces, with French workers planning to move. Stores hoard cotton as York gates may open and talks continue with no concessions yet.
Frederick Vincent of 1 Glenwood Terrace was robbed near his home on a shadowy stretch of Glenwood Park between 10 30 and 11 pm Saturday. Two unknown men, one stout, flashed a pistol and took his gold watch chain and some cash. Vincent, unable to fight them off, believes he could identify them if seen again. The crime occurred in a lonely spot, prompting police to follow leads.
Athens reports a national wave of patriotism following King George's escape amid a sea disaster. The Legislator caught fire and burned, two boats lost with drownings, twenty survivors rescued by the Flowergate voyage to Boston.
The Legacy ship Legislator burned at sea with the Flowergate nearby. Fireman Henry Roberts perished in the stoke hole after staying at his post. Rescue by Flowergate crew and Legislator sailors took six hours to transfer passengers and crew, with little personal effects saved.
The list records five fatalities including William Angell and Fred E. Lee among drowned crew, with Thomas Bateman, John Gaffeny, and Martin also listed as drowned and Henry Roberts burned. Injured survivors include John Trougher, John Holden, Robert Milne, and Charles Ibbetson.
A Boston listing offers nine day tours to Washington Mt Vernon Philadelphia and New York with five days in the national capital all details first class Departures from Boston March 2 and April 8 15 22 May 12 and 24 Tours on March 2 April 15 and May 24 include a side trip to Old Point Comfort for 3 extra Address itinerary to A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington Street Boston.
The royal family, ministers, and diplomatic corps attend Te Deum in the cathedral as crowds laud King George for protecting Princess Maria. Telegrams of congratulations pour in from European sovereigns while arrests yield limited clues to the assassins. Police incapacity draws sharp public ire.
A burglar entered the Misses Chenery home on Common Street near Belmont around 2 am Sunday. Miss Carrie Chenery grappled with the intruder but could not stop him. he escaped with a small haul. Police have a clue to the robber.
The late Dr Alexander Marshall was honored at a residence service held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock on Linden street Brookline attended by hundreds. Rev T F Barbour led the rites with pallbearers Arthur Bowker D Edward Beede George Baker and Charles Delano. Burial followed at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Floral tributes included a large pillow of roses from Beth Horan Lodge of Masons Brookline of which the deceased was a member.
A brief note advises keeping a hot fire for warmth but avoiding hot washing. Lukewarm water is deemed sufficient for daily needs, promoting energy and resource efficiency.
The fire started in the Legislator midship and spread rapidly. Crew fought with lines and pails. the ship drifted in heavy seas as flames consumed the vessel. Passengers and sailors faced constant danger with many lost and no rescue yet in sight.
After days of silence a ship appears on the horizon to help the burning vessel Legislator. Signals of distress persist as the stranger bears down, reviving hope among the crew and passengers amid dangerous seas and uncertain rescue.
Survivors recount a three day nightmare as flames raged aboard the Legislator the crew struggled to abandon ship. Firemen died and two boats were lost with drownings. The Rescue Flowergate reached the scene and rescued 38 souls. Captain Tennant and Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer survived while awaiting further transport to Liverpool.
The vessel built at Whitby Eng. in 18 percent ownership by T Turnbull & Son returned with a diverse load from the Mediterranean. Cargo includes 150 tons limestone for order, 600 tons for Baring Bros Co, 600 for Canadian Bank, 1050 cases of 11 lb each, 100 boxes of 12 lb each, 280 bags sumac, 15913 fruit packages from Palermo, 156 bags pumice from Messina, 7 cases macaroni, 2 cases olive oil, 1 case red clay pipes, 1 barrel salted olives, 1 barrel artichokes, 6 barrels wine, 6 cases macaroni, 3344 boxes lemons, 201 boxes oranges, and 890 more boxes lemons.
The full roster includes Dr William Mortimer and wife of London Captain John J Tennant First Mate Peter Arnold Super cargo James H Bain Engineers John Trougher John Holden David Rogers Robert Milne Assistant Steward Henry Mulholland Second Cook William Con nor Boatswain William Meccloymont Carpenter H T Buckingham Engineers Steward Evan Morrison Firemen James Scanlon John Miller Robert Boyle James Rankin Thomas Hughes John Davies Richard Kirkham L Carolin Able Seamen Henry Roberts John Hurley Patrick Donoghue William Peers Julius Ferguson George Jarrett Nicholas Williams Ordinary Seamen Charles Ibbetson Alfred Jones John Hewitt Chief Engineer Trougher Assistant Engineers John Holden and Robert Milne Ordinary Seaman Charles Iberston are in the Marine Hospital at Chelsea. Doctors say four injured Legislator survivors are progressing well and never in serious danger.
The strike council selects John Hannigan of the Spinners Union and Secretary John Waldron of the carders to go to Washington for Lovering's 58 hour amendment hearings. They will also tour Baltimore Wilmington and other cities to rally unions and seek aid while Secretary Ross aims to meet AFL leaders. Weekly collections total about $2700, marking a record high.
A district school inspection led by members Eaton Coolidge Bassett Aldridge Sawyer and Westfall along with Principal Sawyer and President Pierce found overcrowded conditions at Webster and Winship schools. The Union street kindergarten is undersized and the old 25 year old building on Union street emits odors. About 1000 pupils are housed near Bennett Grammar and two brick buildings. The Oak square building is solid but crowded. Hobart street primary has room to improve. If a new central school is built the Union street site may be abandoned due to health concerns.
In Malden at 28 Malden Street a Saturday night family quarrel led to Thomas Hagan and wife being arrested. Hagan fired through a door at William C. Chute, broke in, then fired from the top step. Chute alerted police. Hagan was seized after a later call. Mrs. Hagan allegedly struck Mrs. Chute and was restrained. Both to face court tomorrow.
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