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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1897

Page

8

Mystery surrounds Mrs Lee’s injuries after fall at Lynn home

Mrs Margaret E Lee wife of Patrolman David Lee was found unconscious at the foot of a staircase in her Lynn hall on Saturday night. Doctors say her condition improved slightly but they cannot determine if wounds came from a fall or weapon. Neighbors recall a heavy fall sound and note a liquor odor.

Lynn Margaret E. Lee David Lee S. R. Davis Post Mr. Lee Davis Famie Marshal Wells Lee Ige

Funeral of Miss Miller London July 5 1900s

Funeral of Miss Helen Miller daughter of Rear-Admiral J N Miller U S N was held at St Albans Church Bishop Potter officiated. United States ambassador Colonel John Hay Mrs Hay Whitelaw Reid and embassy staff attended with other dignitaries. A somber tribute and messages were sent to Admiral Miller expressing sympathy.

London Helen Miller J. N. Miller St. Albans Church Bishop Potter New York United States John Hay Hay Whitelaw Reid Reid Levi Peaton Morton Miller Arthur John Biggs

Secretary Long Cables Hampton on Brooklyn Voyage

Secretary Long cabled Admiral Hampton for clearance to bring home a seaman who died last week in London aboard the United States steamship Brooklyn. The vessel is expected to sail tomorrow for the United States.

Washington Long Atampton London United States Brooklyn United

Gas leak reported near hardware store on Washington Street

Fire officials and gas company were notified after a distinct odor of gas observed Sunday evening around 6:80 o clock near MGevet and Co hardware on Washington Street. Investigators found a front jet turned, releasing gas into the area.

Jersby Washington Street Mgevet & Co Washinon Andi Ng Jewett

Schooner Florence A. wrecks near Bass Ledge

The schooner Florence A. of Cher Me, Captain Strout, from Vineyard Haven to Provincetown with cargo ran ashore on Bass Ledge. She was freed by a diver and towed to work the pump, but the stern post was found leaky and the vessel damaged.

Vineyard Haven Florence A Cher Strout Port Liberty Provincetown Bass Ledge

Ex-President Letters at Tammany Pow-Wow StirDebate

A crowded Tammany Hall gathering in New York on July 6 features ex President Cleveland and Bryan letters, with Nebraskan James D Richardson and ex Cong Tucker delivering speeches denouncing trusts and the Dingley tariff. Bryan praises Jefferson and Jackson in a call for Democratic reform to curb concentrated wealth and restore the constitution. Belmont’s delegation faces cheers and boos as the meeting signals a vibrant party pitch amid national worries over finance and monopolies.

New York Creme Perry Belmont Bryan Tiger Tammany Hall James D. Richardson Nnessee Cleveland William Jeece Henry St. George Tucker Princeton N. J John C. Shee Tammany Society Grover Cleeland

Altgeld Talks of Reform in Brooklyn

July 5 The Hon John P Altgeld former Illinois governor spoke before the Democratic League of Brooklyn praising reform as a remedy for social wrongs and urging action to move power from a crust of entrenched interests. He traced economic distortions from paper money and war bonds to labor and industry hardship.

Brooklyn John P. Altgeld Choner Poe Ilinois Democratic League of Age United Ofterso Ham Jackson Lincoln America

Independence Day celebration in Washington DC attracts politicians

TIME FOR SOLICITUDE, WASHINGTON, July 6. A patriotic celebration at the Gran Opera House was hosted by Democratic groups with speeches by Senator John Daniel of Virginia and Joseph C. Sibley of Pennsylvania. The Declaration of Independence and Jefferson's last written letter were read by Andrew A. Lipscomb. A letter from Lawrence Gardner notes absence due to a Los Angeles engagement and urges renewed effort to preserve independence amid concerns over foreign policy. Bryan letter regrets absence and warns of servile acquiescence threatening freedom.

Bryan Lincold John Ceehan Tammany Society Society New York Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Jefferson Jackson J. Bryan Progressive Democratic League Gono Perry Belmont Washington Gran Opera House National Association of Democratic Clubs Democracy District of Columbia John Daniel Virginia Joseph C. Sibley Pennsylvania Conness Andrew A. Lipscomb Thomas Jefferson Sibley Lawrence Gardner Washingon D. C Los Angeles Cal

Endeavorers Arriving in Colorful City for Nation’s Holiday

A sea of color fills the city as Endeavorers and visiting delegates arrive to celebrate a national holiday. Decorative ribbons in blue purple and white adorn streets and buildings while the motto of the young people's organization graces banners and displays.

Francisco Pacenver Opie

Stole Her Boy Ends Years Later in Mesa City Meeting

A 18 year search ends as a father and son reunite in Mesa City Phenix Arizona July 6. The tale began in Ashtabula Ohio where Miss Donaldson later wed Dr Hammond after a romance with Edwin Creelman. The couple’s child Leo was abducted four years into the marriage. Creelman confessed to the theft after decades.

Phenix Ariz Ashtabula Edwin Creelman Medical College Dr. Hammond Miss Donaldson Hammond Creelman L. H. Hammond Leo Mesa City Pacca Ilfar H St. Louis Hammon

Mrs Ward Much Deceived In Serpent Society Scandal

In San Francisco on July 6 society circles buzz about the Serpent topic and the arrest of H Russell ard and Mrs John Bradbury. Both are married with Col Bradbury a California millionaire as her husband. Mrs Ward travels toward Europe unaware of her husband’s alleged escapade until arrival abroad.

Francisco Majestic West

Intrigues Grow Between West Side Families After New Connection

On Friday a week ago she spent her first night at the Waldorf and the Bradburys and Wards drew close, wives as sisters. Mrs Ward is slender, with a delicate oval face, almond eyes, black lashes, and black hair worn in a center pompadour. Mrs Bradbury is tall and slender, a natural blonde now changed to a rainbow shade by chemicals.

Waldorf Bradburys Mrs. Ward

Miss Florence Weinhemer Awakens Briefly After Six Day Sleep

Syracuse reports Miss Florence Weinhemer of 715 East Willow Street woke for a moment on June 28 after six days in a comatose sleep. She spoke softly to her mother and a priest, then fell back into unconsciousness with no memory of the episode. Doctors express cautious hope but no clear diagnosis.

Syracuse N. Y Florence Weinhemer East Willow Street

Senate Delays Tariff Vote as Session Extends

Washington July 5 Senator Allison in charge of the tariff bill said no final vote had been agreed and the Senate would stay in session tomorrow night at least until the bill was reported from committee of the whole. The move tests endurance as opposition holds. Amendments passed include a stamp tax with little opposition while the Spooner tariff investigation was withdrawn after a protracted struggle.

Washington Allison Senate

Proclamation Offers Amnesty to Cuban Patriots

At Sancti Spiritus Weyler issues a pardon for patriots and partisans who surrender with or without arms. Surrenderers may present themselves at any military station with a handkerchief. Those surrendering with arms receive provisions and public works duties. cattle and horses brought in may be kept or sold.

Havana Weyler Sancti Spiritus Province of Santa Clara Pernees Uba

Sailors From Belle of Bath Recount Sea Fire Escape

On the Sardinian Prince at Barbadoes from South American ports Chief Officer T Cox Second Officer George Harris and fifteen seamen of the Belle of Bath were forced to abandon ship after a June 18 fire. The vessel burned at sea, crew rowed about 150 miles to Barbadoes, arriving July 20. Captain Curtis stayed behind awaiting homeward voyage.

New York Barbadoes T. Cox George Harris Pearaport Hong Kong Curtis Belle of Bath

Frotsham Massey Wedding in Charlestown

Miss Helen Massey of Cambridge and Thomas Frotsham of New York wed at the bride's guardian residence 32 Monument Square Charlestown with Miss Ella Taber as bridesmaid and William as best man. The bride wore helio trope cashmere and white velvet chiffon, carrying bride roses. Taber wore helio trope organdie muslin and carried sweet peas. A wedding breakfast followed at 47 Tufts Street before a brief tour and settlement in Philadelphia.

Helen Massey Cambridge Thomas Frotsham New York Monument Square Charlestown Ella Taber William Miss Taber Tufts Street Philadelphia

Tommy Club on the Weir River Celebration

The Entre Nous on Broadway extension reformed a camping club named the Tommy. They gathered on the Weir River and hosted friends from Boston aboard a boat for a two hour sail. Activities included visits to Manhattan Club and performances by J Al Weston and Michael Coveney. A large fire lit the river after midnight.

Cats J. al Weston Richael Coveney Tommy Club

Willla a CONCORD July Se fentenne farmer

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Concord event in July involving a farmer over several years. The readable elements are insufficient to determine a clear person, organization, date, or outcome.

Willla Concord Farmer Ana

Miners in Pittsburg District Begin Nationwide Strike

Strike managers claim that they will go out as mass meetings mark a district wide suspension in Pittsburg coal fields. Leaders say the strike could last through summer with demand buoyed by lake trade. miners debate goals and timing as they rally in settlements.

Pittsburg Penn Ant Pittsb Chicago Wheeling Baltimore & Ohio 5Anna & Co Panhandle New York and Cleveland Turtle Creek Plum Creek Sandy Creek

Ratchford Confident On WV Miners Strike Action

Columbus July 5 National Mine officers at headquarters seek stray bulletins as President Ratchford predicts West Virginia miners will join the strike within a day or two. He says miners are demoralized and will quit when they grasp the strike's magnitude. Local meetings today aim to organize strike management while national and district officers await reports, with the strike really starting tomorrow.

Columbus National Mine Ratchford West Virginia

Miners Walk Out Across Wilmington District

In compliance with a general order the Wilmington coal field miners including Grundy county went on strike today. Braceville miners refused to load coal while Italian miners at Carbon Hill did not strike, keeping one mine fully operated. Other mines have been idle for several days, signaling a lengthy siege.

Morris, Ill Wilmington Grundy County Braceville Carbon Hill Todeay

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