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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1898

Page

8

La Champagne Towed Into Halifax After Atlantic Drift

The French liner La Champagne, with about 300 passengers, drifted five days on the Newfoundland banks after its shaft broke. The Roman towed her to Halifax in a snow storm after aiding in the emergency, with passengers thanking Captain Roberts and celebrating a safe harbor.

Halifax la Champagne Atlantic Newfoundland Roman Liverpool Nova Scotia Halifax Harbor Port Gascogne la Qghampagne Roberts Boston Poirot le Champagne

Prince Edward Returns for Repairs After Water-Spiked Voyage

The Dominion Atlantic steamer Prince Edward reached Long wharf with five feet of water in its hold after a 31 hour voyage from Yarmouth. Captain Arthur N. McGray reported heavy labor and engine strain, ships’ pumps kept active, and passengers moved for safety. Repairs at Simpson's dry dock are planned before the next trip. The Boston and other traffic also faced delays amid the storm.

New Dominion Atlantic Railway Prince Edward Arthur N. McGray Long Wharf Yarmouth N. S Simpson Deer Island Boston EF. Stanwood Lewis Wharf

Colonel Thomas Lectures in Boston at South Congregational

Colonel Henry A. Thomas postmaster of Boston delivered an address on Fraternity before a large congregation at the South Congregational Church in Braintree on February 27.

Braintree Henry A.thomas Boston South Congregational Church

English Heiress and Jockey Marry in Milford Boarding House

Miss Mary Westropp daughter of Colonel Westropp and her English jockey husband George F S Jeaves married by a justice of the peace in Milford in a modest boarding house. The pair fled Ireland for the United States and are said to be headed to Boston to confront her furious father.

Milford Rhode Island Colonel Westropp Charles William Moore Earl of Mt. Cashell Ireland George F.S. Jeaves Boston Main Street George F. S Helen O'Hara Jeayes England Mary J. Moore Morgan Westropp Edward Spread Morgan Westropp Louisa Jane Moore Morgan Ballynolan House Kildames Limerick Miss Westropp Jeaves Jeayes New England Trish Pavonia George F America Westropp Boson

Fought Over A Woman Angers Spill At Albion Street

A brawl at 7 Albion Street left Matthew Walton with a shoulder wound and Alphonso Gar stabbed four times. George Jackson, blamed for sparking the fight, was arrested as Walton and Jackson’s companions were treated at City Hospital. no deaths expected.

Matthew Walton Alphonso Gardiner Albion Street City Hospital George Jackson Gardiner Jackson Walton

Invited to Ireland Somerville Brass Band Plans June Trip

St Patrick's Brass Band of Somerville met at Union Square hall to organize a June pilgrimage to Ireland under Mr Martin J Roche with chaplains Rev P B Murphy Natick and Rev James Supple Charlestown. W J Flynn chaired as Cork and other Irish groups invite the band for demonstrations. March 16 a Somerville concert lecture on Irish at Home and Abroad by Professor John J O'Connor will be held, with A O H divisions from Boston area attending. Rehearsals are under J E Lynn Charlestown.

St. Patrick’s Brass Band of Somerville Union Square Ireland Martin J. Roche P. B. Murphy Natick James Supple Charlestown W. J. Flynn Cork Boston John J. O'Connor J. E. Lynn

Citizen King address by Albert Blair at YMU vesper

Albert L. Blair of the Boston press spoke on good citizenship at a YM Union vesper service. A preceding musical program featured Flora K Barry contralto Alice M. Sibley contralto Jalmer Wyman tenor and Elizabeth Hastings accompanying.

Albert L. Blair Boston Press Young Men’s Christian Union Flora Kk. Barry Alice M. Sibley Jalmer Wyman Elizabeth Hastings

Caro Couple Observes Tenth Wedding Anniversary

The tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Caro was celebrated at 265 Chestnut Street Chelsea with decor and over one hundred guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Saul M. Caro and relatives such as Mr. Joseph Caro Mr. August Caro Mr. Jacob Fisher and several Snow and Hillsore family members.

David Caro Chestnut Street Chelsea Saul M. Caro Joseph Caro August Caro Jacob Fisher Julius Izon Dora Hillsore Ray Hillsore Carrie Caro Lo Snow Jen Snow

Dead Firemen Extolled at Adath Israel Address

Rabbi Charles Fleischer praised the Columbus Avenue firemen at Adath Israel Temple detailing the heroism shown in ordinary life. He referenced the Merrimac Street blaze as context for the tribute to firefighters' dedication and courage.

Charles Fleischer Adath Israel Columbus Avenue Merrimac Street Bute

Police Guard Warner House Latest Victim Traveled by Train

The latest victim associated with the Warner House case was known to travel daily by train. Investigators note routine transit paths and potential connections to nearby stations as they build the case.

Smallpox Epidemic Fears Rise in Greenfield

Edward B Bottomly a Fitchburg railroad car inspector aged 21 and patient three in town has gone to the pest house in East Deerfield. Warner House quarantined with police at entrances. Town authorities plan free vaccination at the Town Hall and burn all items from the patients rooms.

Greenfield Edward Bottomly Fitchburg Railroad East Deerfield Warner House Board of Health, Selectmen Andsicians Potter Hyde

Clerks Seek Salary Equality in Boston Post Office

A meeting of Boston post office clerks at the American House discussed withdrawing from the National Association of Postoffice Clerks to join the United Postoffice Clerks' Association. The aim is to equalize clerk salaries by service and exclude superintendents from local clerks' associations. A three‑member committee will draft resolutions and petition for a special meeting.

Philadelphia United States Navy Utenant Aeraip Ingersoll Boston Post Office American House National Association of Postoffice Clerks United Postoffice Clerks’ Association George C. Ferrins Boston Postoffice Clerks’ Association Healy National Association Congress

Hanging From Tree Near Medford Found

The body of Charles Smith, missing since Thursday, was found hanging from a tree in woods near his home on the deserted farm edge of Medford. Medical Examiner Durrell viewed the frozen body. police removed it and delivered it to Undertaker Nichols. It is believed the death was self-inflicted on Thursday morning.

Medford Charles Smith Durrell Est Street Elm Street Nichols

Masked Robbers Force Bank President From Bed

Report from Bayard Nebraska states two masked men dragged Taylor, president of the Bank of Bayard, from his bed and forced him to open the safe. Only a small sum was secured, and Taylor was beaten about the head as pursuers closed in.

Bank Omaha Neb Bayard Taylor Ayard

Stereopticon Lecture on Old and New Boston

The Rev C L D Youngkin of the North End Mission will present a stereopticon talk on Old and New Boston on March 2 at Park Street Church. Proceeds support Willard Y Settlement a home for working girls opened in November on Myrtle Street.

Boston C. L.D. Younkin North End Park Street Church Willard Y. Settlement Myrtle Street Anata

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