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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1897
Page
5
A premature blank cartridge exploded during a celebration injuring Mt hand and John Humphries with a badly shattered arm. Codie suffered severe burns to the face, and a man at 146 Taunton Street also had eye injuries. All were attended at the Emergency. the blast damaged sight and fingers.
Edward McGrath and Joseph Flanigan, both 15, collided near Longwood and Huntington avenues, suffering severe injuries to the right eye. Patrick Stearns, 9, fractured his right leg above the knee after sliding near Chelsea bridge and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Charlene Benevan, 16, driving a milk wagon for W A Grauispein, injured with a left shoulder, scalp wound, and back strain near Huntington and Massachusetts avenues. hospital transfer noted.
A store on Washington Street narrowly escaped arson after two men hurled a bundle of crackers and explosives at about one o clock yesterday. William Wall described one suspect to police but witnesses failed to identify him clearly. the case remains under investigation by Station 2.
A Chelsea man, age unknown, lost his right hand while handling firecrackers. Eugene A. ns, about years old, lit a loud cracker that failed to explode and when he picked it up to dispose it, the device exploded. He was taken to Frost Hospital for treatment.
Bridgeport Conn July 6 at the wheel club event a professional mile time of 2 03 5 is set in a record run. The readout notes a fast pace and strong form from the competitor, marking a notable achievement for the season amid summer conditions.
The graves of Revolutionary soldiers buried in Revere village cemetery were marked yesterday morning by the Sons of the American Revolution markers. A committee from Old Suffolk Chapter led by Scott F. Bickford and others oversaw the ceremony. Iron markers were funded by the town election appropriation. A Baptist group offered prayers and thanked those involved.
WeMan's crowing glory centers on a puzzled laie figure and an obscure boup event. A mix of strange names and phrases suggests a quirky local items brief with limited readable facts. The fragment hints at a scene involving unfamiliar terms and possible performers, but lacks clear identities or dates.
A sequence of still alarm notices reports fires and fireworks across Boston districts including East Boston Roxbury and Charlestown from 8:04 to 10:42 p m. Fire damage totals range from 5 to 26 dollars. Buildings affected include 64 Dearborn street 47 Simmons street and 1824 Brookline street among others.
A fire at 4 PM destroyed nine thousand dollars worth of property in a vacant Hanson Webber and Dunham storehouse on Main Street. Fire spread to H C Burleigh stores including Rochester Clothing and Postal Telegraph Company damage occurred to BK A Pierce Hoyt's Express John Burleigh and others due to fireworks, inflammables, and delays in access.
Washington July 6 Japan filed a formal protest against Hawaii joining the United States. It argues the status quo in Hawaii is vital for Pacific powers. It says annexation would threaten Japanese residents rights, and could delay Japanese treaty claims and liabilities in Hawaii.
The text describes inmates at Massachusetts prisons marking Independence Day with limited liberty and meals. Thomas Mead Bram spent the day in his cell, Muffey enjoyed yard access briefly, Teeer faced a public viewing for another trial, and Finneran experienced a day of reduced work in South Boston where workshops posed no danger.
A long familiar resident of the town died this morning after being found collapsed at his home following a fire at the local stucco factory. He had recently returned from the incident and complained of feeling ill before lying down. The death is attributed to heart failu re and a doctor was called.
Boston celebrates a Fourth of July regatta at South Boston Yacht Club as 57 yachts race. Beatrice captains first prize on time allowance, Ida J wins on actual time over Emma GC, Hoodlum leads in open class, and Chieftain wins Class A. Spirits, music, and a Italian orchestra accompany the event.
Nine 20 foot Whitehall boats contested prizes of 26 15 and 10 dollars under Boston city auspices with judges from the North End. The Nellie capt Gus Motto led most of the nine mile course from Lewis wharf to Apple Island Buoy 6 and back, finishing at 10 Rem beating the Florence by over forty minutes after a drifting wind left the fleet unable to stem the flood tide.
Oatspaw Gordon Myobrara and Vesper prevail in a disrupted Newport yacht race program route halted by a disabled vessel or equipment. Competitors regroup as officials assess conditions and safety protocols for remaining legs.
Marblehead July 5 The 108th regatta of the Corinthian Yacht Club sailed with little wind and drifting conditions The race for first and knockabout class covered ten miles while the fourth class and Classes A and B covered six and a quarter miles Thayer's yacht Asahi raced maiden showing promise The Cock Robin suffered a heavy defeat in the knockabout class
Thomas, 13, was killed after a blank cartridge misfired at a bonfire. Johnnie Rooney tried to break a lantern, but a wad from the cartridge struck Farrell in the calf, causing arterial bleeding. Farrell received restoratives and was sent home but later died. Farrell’s brother urged the fuse of a large firecracker, which exploded in his face. Doctors fear eye loss but predict permanent disfigurement for the other casualty.
Henry B. Stone former president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and head of the Chicago Telephone Company was killed instantly at Nonquitt during a July 4 fireworks display. A piece exploded as he held it near his face, causing a crushed skull and fatal injuries. Stone leaves a wife and four children and was to travel to Europe soon.
Charles H. Buttrick was seated on his front steps on Wilbur Street when a group of youths fired crackers and an armed boy shot at him from about 90 feet away. The bullet struck his shoulder, causing a bad flesh wound. Buttrick pursued the assailants to Ombard's drug store where the wound was dressed and police searched late into the night for the shooter.
A misfired roman candle during Macon Missouri Fourth of July festivities struck a horse and sparked a panic. Several people were knocked down or struck by debris as fireworks injured attendees and a Miss King suffered a potentially fatal wound.
Murky OCR fragment notes a drowning incident while boating. Mentions a body found and a person of a certain age, with unclear details about survivors or location.
Three hundred citizens and visitors of the United States in London attended the annual American society dinner at the Kensington Palace Hotel Empress rooms to celebrate Independence Day. Notables from the US embassy and consulates, including Ambassad or Hay Henry White Carter and others, were present. The menu featured Columbia imagery and a Stars and Stripes Union Jack motif. R Newton Crane chaired, proposing the Queen's health before President McKinley.
Illumination and river fireworks ended in tragedy as two men, W Malone of Brooklyn and John T Nolan of New York, drowned while handling the display. Malone slipped from a float and sank. Nolan jumped in to help and was seized by a drowning grip. Both disappeared, authorities notified near certain badges and keys found in Nolan’s pockets indicating his Fireworks Company role.
Joseph Connellan of Boston died after cramps while swimming in the Merrimack River at Lawrence. He had been in town a year and was touring with the Manhattan Musical Company. His half brother Hugh Goff of Brookline arrived to claim the body.
Worcester Mass July 5 The body of 23 year old Charles H Linickey son of Rufus A Lackey of Lackey Peters carpenters and contractors was found near Flaggs Pond behind Quinsigamond Park with a bullet hole in the temple The body lay face up and appeared to have been there two days Police had been notified of the disappearance It was ruled death by own action.
The American Chamber of Commerce held its third annual banquet in Paris at the Grand Hotel. M. Decrais, representing Foreign Minister Hanotaux, attended with Depew. General Horace Porter, U.S. ambassador, spoke warmly of Franco-American ties, praising President Moore and Lafayette, as Young and Pendende received applause.
Charles Kid Moto Pie and Nick Burley of Clumet took part at the Manhattan meet. Burley failed to escape the ropes and was knocked, ending the event early. Twenty rounds were planned, but poor turnout limited proceedings to four.
Undown town erupts in flames and sparks as fireworks and explosion near a crowd. A wily figure sits calm amid the chaos, while revelers create a wild scene with blasts and flashes. Police and troops respond as thousands gather on the avenue and common after dark.
The national conference of the People's party convened in Nashua with several hundred delegates present. Milton Spay presided as chairman and J. Heat of Texas was named temporary chair.
A petition from Barnum Minnesota asks Governor Glough for aid after a cyclone and cloud burst. The Moose Horn River rose, water four to five feet deep flooded every level, tearing up Main Street and washing away homes. Families lost belongings. several houses damaged beyond repair including those of J. Murs hy, William Nevers and Fred Maguire.
Tribune reports extreme heat across Ohio with Dayton reaching 100 to 110 degrees causing two deaths and many prostrations. Other cities show intense heat with Newark at 102 to 116 degrees, Ima recording 10 degrees at 3 p.m., and Upper Sandusky reporting 106 degrees by morning.
Lancaster New Hampshire July 5 temperatures topped 100 degrees in the mountains. A man whose name is not given collapsed unconscious from the heat and remains in critical condition.
Peter Duffy of Fall River collapsed on the platform of a railroad station and died at the hospital after being overcome by heat today.
Newport Vermont experienced its hottest day on record with a shade reading of 110 degrees. Factories and mills halted operations and about twenty people were prostrated though no fatalities were reported.
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