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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1902

Page

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Boston Celebrates Independence Day With Citywide Festivities

Boston plans a 126th anniversary celebration with oratory music and fireworks. The somnolent schedule includes a 10:30 a.m. Faneuil Hall program led by Mayor Collins and Congressman Joseph A. Conry, multiple firework displays city wide, and sports from regattas to Yachting fixtures.

Boston Jamaica Plain Winthrop Faneuil Hall Collins Charles V. Russell South Boston Joseph A. Conry The Dominion Em Society City Pont Charles Franklin Park Commonwealth Park Charlestown Swett Street Merc Columbus Avenue Roxbury North End Park Collins Presidin Massachusetts Society of the Parker House Bas Mmonweal Dorchester Ave Mattapan Inn Association Née Mattapan Square Prospect Selanton Boston Torr Framingham St. Patrick's Sedhwo Street Boston Turnverein Club House Corinthian Y. C Marblehead Y. C B. C Newport Y. C Chicago Revere Y. C le Bedford Y. C Hartford Y. C Saybrook Larchmont Y. C Oyster Bay Revere Stinson

Killed in street row leaves Cambridge man dead

Francis Kane age 22 of 173 Auburn street Cambridge was killed in a street brawl at Cambridge and Seventh streets just after 1 AM. A stranger drew a revolver and fired two shots fatally wounding Kane who had just returned from the Philippines with the Twenty sixth Regiment. Police seek the shooter and his companions.

Francis Kane Auburn Street Cambridge Kane Seventh Streets Litchfield Twenty-sixth Regiment Philippines

Three Shots In Watertown Leave Men Wounded

In Watertown square Michael Qualterie fired 22 shots from a 38 caliber revolver wounding Patrick Vahey Thomas Costello and Martin Burke. A motorman was struck on the breast but not hurt. Police arrested the Italian, who claimed he thought he was firing blanks.

Watertown Michael Qualterie Watertown Square Patrick Vahey Newton and Watertown Gas Light Company Thomas Costello Martin Burke Vahey Joston Qualterie Arsenal Street Sullivan

Electrict Tram Collision Injures Four In Norwood

In Norwood at 11 30 last night two electrics on the Norfolk Central division collided near West Chapel and Washington streets underpass. Four passengers were injured Patrick Burke East Walpole jammed and internally hurt Thomas Enis East Walpole left leg hurt James H Welch East Walpole left shoulder and head out John Concannon East Walpole left arm injured Edward Brannigan motorman right hip hurt. The crash, blamed on greased rails, led to boys being held responsible.

Norwood Norfolk Central Division Old Colony Street Railway West Chapel Washington Streets New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Patrick Burke East Walpole Thomas Enis James H. Welch John Concannon Edward Brannigan

Crazed Mother Drowns Child in Brooklyn River

Mrs. Margaret Lyman wife of government book binder George Lyman drowned her three year old daughter Margaret in Mill Creek near Bergen Beach Brooklyn. She then grabbed seven year old Loretta but the child escaped and she was arrested and sent to a hospital.

New York Margaret Lyman George Lyman Washington Brooklyn

Cuba Big Brother Cigarros Featured For Vacation Use

Advertisement promotes Cuba Big Brother Cigarros as essential for outdoor trips and leisure. It touts flavor and aroma, claims low price five for 10 cents, and urges packing a dozen boxes for woods, camp, yacht, canoeing, or fireside evenings.

Boston Train Stowaway Found Hidden in Box Car

An 18-year-old boy named William Edmondson was found concealed in a dry goods box on a through American Express train from New York to Chicago stopped in Kalamazoo. The box tagged Cheney Washington contained bread and water. Edmondson claimed no friend shipped him and he was released in good spirits after custody.

Kalamazoo Mich American Express New York Chicago Boston Express Cheney Washington Willian Edmondson Boston Express Edmondson

Barn Fire Destroys Roslindale Barn at 29 Fairview Street

Daniel Dewar's barn behind his Roslindale home at 29 Fairview Street burned early today. Fire alarms from Boxes 538 and 587 timed around 1 45. lack of local apparatus hindered suppression as Engine 45 was away at Canterbury. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars, insured. cause suspected to be a latent firecracker.

Daniel Dewar Fairview Street Roslindale Canterbury

Patrolman Arrests John J. O Connor on Essex Street

Patrolman Wingate of Division 4 arrested John J. O Connor on Essex Street about 8 30 last night on a charge of picking pockets. The suspect was detected by the officer while working in the crowds and is said to have a prior record.

Wingate Division 4 John J. O’connor Essex Street O'Connor

General Amnesty Proclaimed For Filipinosby Roosevelt

The President declares peace in the Philippine archipelago and extends full amnesty to Filipinos who joined insurrection against Spain or the United States. The order relieves General Chaffee as military governor and commends the Army’s actions in Cuba and the Philippines. The proclamation grants pardon for offences in insurrection, with Moro areas excluded.

Roosevelt Islands Chaffee Washington Philippine Archipelago Root United States Cuba Philippines Kingdom of Spain Archipelago United States of America Theodore Roosevelt

Girl Deceived and Poisoned in City Hospital

Annie Rock an Austrian girl in the City Hospital Relief Station is reported near death from opium poisoning. Friends say a relative betrayed her after she aided a cousin Sadie Condhuer who arrived with $41 and left town. Doctors administered morphine before her transfer to the hospital.

Annie Rock Finklestein Galdwin Place Eentry Sadie Condhuer Yosiow Austria Pennsylvania Arnie Rock West Golbenowitz Hanover Street Max Ziselmann Parmenter Street City Hospital

Fire in North Street damages several shops

A three story brick building at 166 North Street owned by Boston Real Estate Co. caught fire just before 6 yesterday and a second alarm was set. The Davis Bros. furniture factory suffered about 2000 in losses. Samuel Stavisky's grocery at 164 North Street lost 250 to flood damage. McArthur & Co. furniture store at 160-162 North Street faced smoke and water losses around 250.

North Street Boston Real Estate Company Davis Bros. & Co

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