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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
5
Breadth of crackers and biscuits showcases the In-er-seal Patent Package. The design promises freshness and crispness with a moisture proof lining and special inner folds. Products include Soda Biscuit Milk Biscuit Butter Thins Long Branch Graham Oatmeal Ginger Snaps Saltines Handmade Pretzelettes and Vanilla Wafers.
The blaze destroyed the Kaiserin Wilhelm Der Grosse and damaged the Main Bremen and Saale near Hoboken, with losses to piers and warehouses totaling millions. Hundreds injured, dozens reported missing as crews rescued from burning vessels and waters.
The Hoboken blaze has killed 300 to 400 people with over 200 feared lost among crew and visitors. Ships Bremen Saale and Main suffer near total destruction as Lloyd line losses mount to about 20 million dollars. Officials report many injured in hospitals and others sent home, while unrecognizable bodies are recovered amid widespread property ruin.
New York reports July 1 quote Mr Schwab saying no large salvage expected from Wilhelm der Grosse fire. The Geale deck was found with a body aboard amid ongoing salvage operations.
Keeper Healey and Captain I F Chapman describe a blaze aboard the Saale near Ellis Island. They report 38 stevedores and a stewardess trapped, with others between decks. Firemen and crew fought flames as victims perished, leaving 23 missing and the fate of the rest unresolved.
Reports from Nanking and Peking describe the slaughter of the German minister and mass fatalities among foreigners. Consuls fear a full-scale anti foreign war, with thousands of troops from eight nations approaching Pekin and Boxers stirring unrest in Canton and Che Foo.
Secretary Hay received two cables from Shanghai summarizing unrest in China. Rumors claim Baron Von Ketteler was killed in Pekin on June 18. three legation buildings remained after June 28. Yang Lu reports safety of other ministers. Prince Tuan appears in control, hostile to foreigners, with alleged edict to attack foreigners issued June 2.
A dispatch from Admiral Bruce to the Admiralty via Che Foo, dated June 30, commends Commander Stewart of the Algerine and Commander Nevuse for their handling of the German gunboat Itis during the bombardment of the Taku forts. The report notes the allied ships’ admiration of their conduct and mentions the river route to Tien Tain.
The Navy Department received a message from Che Foo dated July 1 listing killed and wounded personnel. Names include Thom as Thomas and Benjamin Benson among the dead and Ho liske, Landman, and Joseph Killacky among the wounded. Princeton arrived at Canton. McClay and McKervey missing from rolls.
The German minister Baron Von Ketteler was attacked while on his way to the Chinese foreign office in Shanghai and died from his injuries. Telegraphs report from Rome say German legation buildings in Pekin burned except England France Germany, with diplomatic corps seeking refuge at the British legation.
Walter BE Cutting, a Paine's Furniture clerk, died by his own action in his Beacon Street room Saturday morning. He has relatives in Worcester, and a brother will take the body to that city today.
A calm Sunday at Revere Beach drew a large reservation crowd but few bathers due to cool water. The band concert drew the main crowd, with Crescent Garden as a secondary attraction. Police raided Ann Levingston on Ocean Avenue and seized a small quantity of beer.
Nantasket July 1 crowds surge as Perkins's Choromilitant Band draws visitors to Hotel Nantasket for Sunday concerts. Bicyclists and sun bathers mingle with metrolpolitan half century riders. A large turnout, 217 in the Metropolitan party, marks the day.
At the Pines yesterday two large crowds enjoyed an afternoon and evening concert by the Lynn Cadet Band and orchestra. Isa Von Zieber emerged as a notable soprano and received strong praise for her upper register while the ensemble delivered a refined program across both sessions.
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