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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
5
Flames at the lumber yard spread rapidly as fireboats battled the blaze from the bay. Firefighters sustained injuries and battled shifting winds as sheds and electric infrastructure came under threat along Albany street and Leatherbee yard.
Firefighters from steamers and engines stationed on Albany street and freboats from the water front fought the blaze. Police detail led by Captain Wescott coordinated patrols while Commissioner Adams and Deputy Coulter watched. Ambulance units and several patrol wagons stood by amid a large crowd and roped-off streets.
Thorp & Martin Co. at 12 Milk Street advertise Yon Carbon Latter Hook likely as a tool or sales item in a compact 19th or early 20th century catalog notice. The fragment suggests a trade entry or product promotion for industrial hardware.
An employee with nearly twenty years at C W Leatherbee estimates losses at about 100000 dollars insured. He notes 9.5 to 3 million feet of lumber valued five cents per foot, plus 12000 dollars for frame buildings. Fire began on the second floor, likely in Leatherbee’s private office or the lumber room, and may have been incendiary in origin. Firemen battled the blaze amid strong winds, preventing greater spread.
An explosion at Tony Ross's bootblack shop in Passaic New Jersey killed two men and badly injured two others. Several bystanders or workers were hurt slightly as firecrackers were lit nearby and a toy torpedo detonated. Report says Ross possessed about 30 dynamite torpedoes he was selling.
Hospital records list residents treated for powder burns and blank cartridge wounds in various streets including Zeigler Derby and Clarence. Several youths and adults were admitted at Emergency Hospital for hand finger contusions eye injuries and gunshot-related wounds from a recent incident.
A burglar was captured in Back Bay after looting a house on 102 Norway Street. James A. Page of Dwight Grammar School plans a fiftieth anniversary celebration of his election as master. London police seek Richard McFernald who escaped custody for murder. Inspectors Tryder and Lynch nabbed Charles Anderson and Nicholas J. Murray at North Union Station for breaking into a store and stealing clothing. William T. Hassett, missing since Friday, found at Massachusetts General Hospital after appendectomy. he is recovering. Colonel Elijah Walker, Civil War veteran, marked a quiet birthday at his Pleasant Avenue home.
Gloucester July 3 Reports congressman Moody announces the appointment of Robert A. Dawes of Gloucester to a cadet ship at Annapolis with W J Forsythe as alternate.
Delegates debated the New York platform role as William Jennings Bryan’s supporters blocked his inclusion on the platform committee. Senator Hill faced defeat after a bitter intra party fight while Augustus Van Wyck and others were discussed for committee seats. The day capped with Governor Thomas chosen as temporary chairman and detailed convention procedures outlined for the upcoming sessions.
The War Office reports total South African casualties since the war began at 99,706. Killed in action include 54 officers and 2,403 other ranks. missing or prisoners amount to 6 officers and 2,624 others. died of disease 133 officers and 4,204. invalided home 484 officers and 18,483 other ranks. Despatches note Hunter reaching Frankfort with MacDonald, and captures of key Afrikaner figures. Buller reports Grevlingstad occupation with light casualties from sniping.
Gilchrist & Co installs a fan driven system that pulls outdoor air into the salesrooms and vents heated air out, creating a continuous current. The store stayed about 15 degrees cooler than outside shade on hot days, giving customers a shady grove like comfort in a business center.
Abraham Finkelstein a 33 year old traveling salesman died after taking poison at his father's home 2 Morton street last night He spoke forgive me father then collapsed and died before reaching City Hospital He had been visiting his aged parents from Russia and was last heard from in Lawrence The family leaves behind relatives in Russia
Mr Brady of a local fireworks firm suffered serious injuries during a pyrotechnical exhibit at the Line of Pines last night and may lose his right ear. He continued the show despite heavy bleeding and was taken to City Hospital with Dr J Easton Belding assisting.
President McKinley spent July 3 quietly at the White House with many callers. Comptroller Dawes arrived in the afternoon and was escorted to the executive residence by Judge Day and the postmaster, reflecting a liberal display of patriotic acts.
An extraordinary viral crowd attended a seashore party and dance for the Educational que of Boston jl Parker a Beachment. More than 800 couples were present as favorable weather aided the event. Floor managers included P. Jamuel Bidelman M. H. Gold smith and N. Doctoroff.
William J. Bryan responded to a private telegram urging withdrawal from the silver issue with a letter to the World’s managing editor. The paper will print extracts, stating he will not abandon or sidetrack silver and he regards the money question, trust issue and imperialism as important, despite differing views on their relative weight.
Alaska four will back the Chicago platform but oppose a specific 16 to 1 silver declaration. South Dakota names Maurice Taylor as national committeeman. Alabama backs John W. Tomlinson with Bryan support and Hill preferred for vice president. Delegates forward a 16 to 1 plank to Mr. Bryan.
Massachusetts supporters push Williams onto a committee after a tense session in Kansas City during July. The vote follows a stormy debate as factions clash over resolutions.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 3 1896 Mr Bryan issued a sentiment for Independence Day saying the world should see the folly of taking sides on one issue alone and that all key questions including money trusts imperialism must be emphasized to win in November He notes distrust over the gold standard and describes a dispute over the national committee resolutions with George Fred Williams nominated and M M Cunniff the dissenting vote in a 29 to 1 tally.
A spirited bout described as one of the liveliest fights in the list seven states competition occurred in Missouri's delegation. Stone emerged victorious amid the intense encounter.
In a tense meeting Senator Hill accuses Charles Croker of trying to push him as a vice presidential candidate. Croker comments spark sharp exchanges, leading to a vote on the ticket with Van Wyck 40, Hill 26, and six absent. Senator Hill leaves after the result.
The city dresses for a national holiday as bands, bunting, and fireworks fill streets. Crowds swell beyond yesterday’s marchers, seizing hotel lobbies and public spaces while convention greetings from notable groups arrive, including the Duckworth Club of Cin.
Names of candidates for President are presented for ballot. Names for nomination of Vice President are presented. Roll call of States lists persons to serve on committees to notify nominees of President and Vice President.
Tri party conference reached a firm aim for a specific 16 to 1 free coinage declaration while vice presidential terms remained unsettled. Towne backed by Silver Republicans and Populists. Croker pressed for a specific ratio plus broader reform. Debate over New York’s impact and a candidate for vice president continued amid intra party tension.
A Kansas City dispatch reports telegrams sent to William Jennings Bryan urging a simple reaffirmation of the Chicago platform with added planks on trusts and imperialism. Signers include Albert J. Barr Pittsburg Post Charles W. Knapp St. Louis Republic Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution and Cincinnati Enquirer.
Kansas City July 3 The West Virginia delegation held a formal caucus with John T McGraw chosen national committeeman. The group debated the slate and signaled willingness to reaffirm the Chicago financial plank while considering a specific declaration on silver.
A caucus sought to depose William J Stone from the national committeeman post and block him from the resolutions committee. Stone prevailed in both aims. Opponents argued his doubts on the 16 to 1 issue as the campaign’s chief point. No action on the vice presidential matter or silver question. caucus members favored reaffirming the Chicago platform.
Governor Roosevelt continued his speechmaking tour in Oklahoma City attracting a large crowd at the Compress grounds. He urged national resolve and duty while pledging the flag’s endurance and honored service. In the afternoon he watched a rodeo tourney mule race and other Western plains events.
Fall River committee recommends to manufacturers a four week mill shutdown between July 3 and September 1 with each firm free to pick dates. The group notes that 1,090,000 spindles are already covered by the plan to curtail production.
James Barzella White died yesterday at his home on Hammond street at age 1. He moved to Toston in 161 and served 25 years as agents’ clerk in the Boston Journal office. Burial planned in Nashua New Hampshire on day.
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