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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1898

Page

2

Chaos in French Chamber as Deputies Fight Rages

In Paris on Saturday the Chamber of Deputies erupted into a violent brawl with about eighty deputies clashing, tearing neckties and coats. Comte De Bernis struck Jaures, provoking censure and mockery, while M G grenier waved a prayer burnon amid the fray as 4000 police stood by. The aftermath left the chamber in disarray and Paris under a siege atmosphere.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Reichsrath Count Badoni M. Clovis Hugues Department of Seine Tribune M. Gerarult-Richard Comte de Bernis M. Gevarult- Richard M. Jaures M. Brisson A* Questor Dreyfus Syndicate Mussulman M.grenier Place de la Concorde

St Josephs T A B S Installation Banquet at Allen St Hall

Officers of St Josephs T A B S were installed at the new Allen Street hall with Edwin Mulready as installing officer. P F McKenna became president with S T Campbell vice president and W H Cuddy as treasurer. A banquet followed with toastmaster Christopher J Fay and speeches by Rev J F Coppinger, W H Cuddy and others. Numerous members and about fifty guests attended.

St. Joseph T. A. B. Society New Hall of the Society Allen Street Edwin Mulready Archdiocesan Union P. F. McKenna S.T. Campbell W. H. Cuddy W. C. Carpenter G. J. Ryan Board of J. F. Coppinger G. Poe E. P B. Howard Harold McDonough Joseph Wentworth T. F. Gargan Jere J. Callahan James Carty James Gargan George Wentworth P. Noonan George Emmons George J. Ryan O. T. O’leary James B. McKenna Daniel Urley James F. Dooley T. J. Shea Thomas Maguire William Quinn

Charles T Parsloe Dead Actor Known for Stage Roles

New York January 23 Charles Thomas Parsloe an actor once popular died at his home 308 West Twenty sixth street from apoplexy. He began as a call boy at Burton s Theatre at fourteen and joined the stock company in 1856. He later joined Lester Wallack and portrayed notable character parts and married actress Harriett A Elliott in 1864. He found success as the Chinaman in The Danites in 1877 and later partnered with Louis Aldrich to play Wing Lee in My Partner.

New York Charles Thomas Parsloe West Twenty-sixth Street Harriett A. Elliott Baltimore Chinaman

Great Boston Storm Affects South Ferry and Harbor

A fierce storm floods the South Ferry area and roves across East Boston causing high water and floating debris. Rats roam ferries while passengers dodge rain and waves in rubber boots. Steamers Ar menia and Chicago reach safety as Alleghany and Chattahoochee struggle to dock amid heavy seas.

Boston South Ferry East Boston Taurus Plymouth Scranton Armenia Hamburg Wilson Chicago Hull Eng Carinthia Inman Liverpool Alleghany Nickerson Baltimore Norfolk Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company Providence Savannah Ocean Line Chattahoochee Lewis

Flood Along the Charles Floods Town and Drowns Rats

Water from the Charles River overflowed sea walls from Charles Town to Watertown causing a rapid flood. Homes cellars and yards filled with two to ten inches of water while hundreds of rats fled to safety or died along the banks. Residents salvaged perishables as damage ran to hundreds of dollars.

Charles Charlestown Watertown

Toll of the Beacon Street tide on local homes

The flood on Beacon Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Brimmer Street inundated basements of several houses. The University Club suffered significant water entry, with eight inches in the ladies dining room and more elsewhere. R F Greeley at 410 Beacon reported the tide’s first such high rise, with other affected properties at 414, 416, 450 and 470 Beacon Street.

Beacon Street Massachusetts Avenue Brimmer Street Harvard Bridge University Club R. F. Greeley Mr. Greeley Charles Klake, Jr. H. Fay E. N. Fenno J. G. Freeman

Streets Torn Up After Tide Recedes

After the tide receded enough for inspection, streets lay torn up by the force of the water. Crews began assessing damage and planning repair work in the affected area.

Washington society silence on tragic young deaths in elite circles

A Washington report portrays a pattern of personal safety related deaths among the capital’s high society daughters. It names Leila Herbert Mary Waite Wells Kate Bayard Daisy Garland Bessie Hillyer and others while noting jealous foreign influence and the lack of traditional restraints as possible factors. The piece condemns society styled after Europe and calls for scrutiny of its moral environment.

Washington America Leila Herbert Navy Mary Waite Colorado Miss Wells Kate Bayard Daisy Garland Bessie Hillyer

Flooding Disrupts Rail Traffic Along Massachusetts Avenue

Passages behind houses and streets show washouts with holes barred by barrels. Tide floods tracks near Fort Point Channel affecting Albany and Providence line bridges. Railroad workers in Dartmouth Street Bridge area manned switches from rafts as trains dash by, causing delays but little property damage.

Massachusetts Avenue Boston Albany Providence Fort Point Channel Dartmouth Street

Chelsea Flood Drenches Highland District Amid High Tide

Chelsea faces severe flooding as a high tide inundates most streets from Marginal Street to Central Avenue. Cellars flood, some streets waist deep, while Boys operate a makeshift boat to navigate the submerged area. Stables on Marginal Street suffer, forcing horse removals.

Chelsea Highland District Sea Wall Marginal Street Willow Street Central Avenue Thorndike P. Allen Alderman Beck Board of Aldermen Norton

Healthful prompt on stomach kidneys and bowel life value

A compact note asserts prompt action toward healthful living improves life by refreshing the stomach kidneys and bowel, emphasizing daily habits. The fragment mentions a 25c price point for the item or reminder.

Garfield Avenue Residents Alarmed by Disturbance

Residents along Garfield avenue reported a significant disturbance causing widespread concern in the neighborhood. Local authorities urged calm as residents awaited further details and safety updates.

Garfield Avenue

Extreme tides flood Winthrop Beachmont and disrupt rail service

High tides washed away beach cottages along Beachmont, submerged tracks of the Lynn & Boston line near Point of Pines, and swamped the marshes toward Revere. The Winthrop branch sustained washouts delaying the 11:30 and 12:30 trains, while the 2:30 service resumed as water receded. Point Shirley amd Crystal Cove shoreline transformed. The tide, the highest in over thirty years, filled streets and flooded the coast.

Beachmont Winthrop Avenue Revere Yacht Club Lynn & Boston Railroad Point of Pines Crescent Beach State Reservation Winthrop Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Battery Station Pleasant Street Boston Thornton Station Winthrop Beach Winthrop Centre Young's Hotel New Winthrop Great Head Shirley Gut Point Shirley Crystal Cove General Electric Company Revere Lynn Turnpike

High Tide Floods Lynn Streets and Cellars

A tremendous Lynn Harbor tide on January 23 flooded streets along the Sau gus River in West Lynn. Residents on Cooper River and Camden streets used boats for two hours to move between houses as three hundred cellars flooded, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

Lynn Lynn Harbor Saugus River West Lynn Cooper Rive Ad Camden Portland Vaughn South Portland Commercial Street

Blizzard Paralyzes Milwaukee With Eighteen Inch Snow

The Jan 23 blizzard crippled Milwaukee traffic with eighteen inches of snow and drifting. Streetcars stood still and freight trains were abandoned while telegraph wires failed across the state. Rail lines later reported clearing big drifts and trains returning to service, though city streets remained affected.

Milwauker Wis

Blizzard Hits Halifax Halting Streetcar Service

A fierce blizzard swept Halifax N S January 23 with furious winds and heavy snow. The electric street railway, operating for two years, was completely demobilized for the first time. The steamer Halifax from Boston was delayed and未 expected to arrive until morning.

Halifax Electric Street Railway Boston

Riots in Algiers Target Jewish Quarter

Anti Jewish riots renewed in Algiers with shops looted and emptied. Mob attacked Jewish merchants as troops and chas()uers battled rioters. 150 arrests reported and authorities moved to restore order with military.

Algiers Cayol

Steamship Commonwealth Salvage Valued at Four Hundred Thousand

The Commonwealth of Liverpool, en route Kobe to Portland, lost its shaft three weeks ago and drifted to Nootka Sound. Crew of thirty were found aboard the vessel Willapa towed her into port. Salvage on the abandoned ship will total about 400000 dollars.

Port Townsend Wash Commonwealth of Liverpool James Kobe Portland Nootka Sound Vancouver Island Willapa Commonwealth

Salem Electric Service Stalled by Flood

Unusually heavy tides and rainfall flooded Salem’s Lynn & Boston Street Railroad power house on Mason street. Water breached coal bunkers and boiler room, stopping engines and all local car service. A steam fire engine cleared water, belts loosened by flooding will need full night repairs.

Salem Eectric Lynn & Boston Street Railroad Company Mason Street Lynn

Snowstorm Delays City Services in Chicago

A severe snowstorm hit Chicago with historic impact. Telegraph and telephone wires broke and fire alarm systems failed. Streetcar service, halted last night, faced extended delays but showed some recovery by daybreak.

Chicago

Blizzard Rages Across Michigan With Snow and Cold

A blizzard has raged in Michigan for over twenty four hours with heavy gale and fine snow. Tonight the weather grows colder and clearing follows the storm.

Detroit Mich Michigan

Severe Snowstorm Delays Travel in Augusta Missouri

A severe storm in Augusta Missouri has dumped about ten inches of snow over eighteen hours. Electric and steam cars are delayed and country travel greatly impeded.

Augusta

Germanys good example from The Times on Kiao Chou open

The Times quotes ed editorial claiming Germany will open Kiao Chou to world commerce. It predicts the port could become a busy entrepot and hopes the move eases tensions with England and prompts other nations to follow.

London the Times Germany Hong Kong England

Catarrh Sufferer Polly Holmes Cured by Munyon’s Remedy

Public singer Polly Holmes of Providence Rhode Island recounts years of catarrh that damaged her voice and high notes. After local doctors failed she sought Munyon’s care at Tremont Temple and within a week saw marked improvement and full restoration of her natural pitch. The advertisement touts Munyon’s Electrical Machines Life Chamber and free trial treatments for catarrh bronchitis throat and lung troubles offered at druggists.

Polly Holmes New England States Tremont Theatre Boston Abbott Street Providence R. I Munyon Tremont

Labor union plans fall convention and elects delegates

The group supports assisting legislators and holds a Fall River convention for the Massachusetts and Rhode Island State branch. Delegates George Gardner and John D. Macdonald were elected to represent Local No. 4.

Fall River Massachusetts Rhode Island George Gardner John D. Macdonald

Park Department, L. A. 7575, K. of L. Special Meeting

The Park Department and L A 7575 with the K of L held a special meeting in Wells Memorial building on Sunday afternoon. A vote of thanks was given to Councilman Norris of Ward 13 South Boston for efforts to reinstate them in their work.

Labor union meetings across Boston organize officers and endorsements

Labor notes recount union actions in Boston. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Templar Hall heard Val Fitzpatrick from Peoria, Ill. Coal teamsters and handlers installed officers at Broadway Hall. Union 6064 in sanitary and street cleaning held Phenix Hall meeting with 32 new initiates. The boycott on Boston and Park theatres received endorsement and $25 was allocated to Theatrical Mechanics' Union. Nominees listed for several posts include M. J. Devitt and Thomas Hannon.

Brotherhood of Railroad Templar Hall Val Fitzpatrick Peoria Ill National Brotherhood Broadway Hall South Boston Dennis Mahoney John J. Kennedy John J. Reilly P. J. O Toole John Keenan James Cox Union Sanitary and Street Philip Shanley Michael J. Orrs

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French Chamber Hugues ST. Joseph’s Charles T. Parsloe Postmaster Ryan Dover N. H James Ryan, Jr Stafford County Cleveland Aron Reille Baron Rene Charless Reille Chamber Eouties Castres Department of Osorn Tripp Shawmut Avenue Mazzin Press Company Charlestown Street LER & Co.’S Gantees American House Post Almanac John F. Nickerson Co Commercial St Mass Miss Daisy Garland Axary Watt E Bessie Aller Miss Anna Virginia Weels Washington, D Miss Bayard Miss Hillyer Thomas F. Lane Blackburn Duenna Philadelphia Wisconsin Prescott & CO Salem Electrics Havana Esperanza Santa Clara Chucho Monteagudo Inglesito Solano Romero Florentino M. J. Cramer the Tribune Carlisle Penn Michael J. Cramer A. 8. Grant MR. Kendall C. F. Fairbanks Bigelow Carpet Company Newbury Street William B. Kendall Worcester James F. O’day Crompton Loom Miss Polly Holmes New England Munyen LABCP Norris Ige Floe St. John's N. F Lancaster High Tide Portsmouth Here The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street GEO. C. Goodwin & CO Hanover St Maney Tenn Marian Balch Maney Tighe Dorchester Annie T William and Julia Tighe Washington Street St. Mary’s Church Endicott Street North End Lowell
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