News of Papal succession and frontier debates in Rome
Rome July 6 speculations swirl as to the next Pope following Leo XIII illness. Cardinals debate conclave location property of Italian or foreign pope with Rampolla, Vannutelli and Satolli among top contenders. Gibbons seen as potential foreign candidate if foreign bloc gains majority.
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Angelo di Pietro
Rome
Curia
Cardinal Sato
Venice
Ferrari
Milan
Capeolatro
Capua
Sacred College
Cardinal Rampolla
Cardinal Oreglia
Cardinal Gibbons
Pope in grave condition provokes mixed hopes in Rome
London reports say the Pope is gravely ill with pneumonia in the Vatican. Doctors note possible but slim chances of recovery and a postponement of death for days, while the pontiff remains mentally clear and seeks the last sacraments. Vatican scene described as solemn and dignified.
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Pontifical
Vatican
London
Pope Leo XIII Nearing Death In Vatican Rome
Morning reports from Rome describe Pope Leo XIII fading amid pain in the thorax with doctors and attendants aiding him. The Vatican area shows activity as cardinals gather, wax tapers arrive, and telegrams flow in from European monarchs as the pontiff receives last rites and supportive care.
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St. Peter's
Vatican
Leo
St. Damaso
Cardinal Satelli
Europe
Local clergy urge patience over Pope Leo XIII illness
Vicar General William Byrne of St. Cecilia's Church expresses hope Pope Leo XIII will recover from a serious illness. He argues against discussing a potential successor before the pope's death, noting frequent but uncertain reports about different cardinals and the upcoming papal election. He stresses that any cardinal could be chosen and that speculation is unwarranted.
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William Byrne
St. Cecilia’s Church
Pope Leo
Leo XIII
Pope Leo’s death seen as world reshaping, Mullan cites influence
The Rev. W G R Mullan S J of Boston College remarks on Pope Leo XIII’s illness and the far reaching impact of his leadership. He notes Leo’s conciliatory stance and the global influence on governance and religion, while warning against interferences in selecting the pope’s successor. He also recalls Leo’s admiration for America and the church’s growth in the United States.
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S. J
Boston College
Vatican
Rome
Pope Leo
Father Mullan
Europe
Vaticans
Leo
Papal
Cardinal Gotti
America
Cardinal Gibbons to Rome if Pope Leo Dies
Cardinal Gibbons, resting near Westminster Maryland, said he would depart for Rome immediately if the Pope dies. He expressed profound sorrow at the Pope's illness and called the bulletin authentic after hearing the news from Lapponi. He praised the Pope's greatness and kindness and prayed for the pontiff.
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Westminster
Cardinal Gibbons
T. Herbert Schriver
Associated Press
Rome
Pope arranges his own funeral and tomb details
The Pope directed the funeral arrangements to be simple and early, with a plain white coffin to be buried at St. John Lateran. His family will seek permission from the Italian government to avoid state recognition of papal succession. A $60,000 white marble tomb by Giuseppe Lucchetti features a recumbent pope and statues of the Virgin, St Thomas, and St Francis. The message honors a pontiff praised as a great benefactor and light to the world.
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Basilica of
St. John Lateran
Holy See
Giuseppe Lucchetti
Pope's Illness Report Sent to Cleveland Diocese
In Cleveland Ohio July bishops and priests receive a bulletin from Bishop Horstmann. It notes the serious nature of the pope's illness and directs prayers and quiet observance within the diocese.
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Horstmann
Cleveland Diocese
Holy Father
Broker Falls In Post Office Rotunda
Charles D. Dick inson a broker from Woodstock NB fell in the rotunda of the general post office early today sustaining head injuries that may prove fatal. He could recall nothing of the incident and officials suspect an attack of vertigo caused the fall.
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New York
Charles D. Dickinson
Woodstock
N. B
General Post Office
Mrs Flora Myers AP editor dies at Allston home
Mrs Flora Moulton Myers formerly William J G Myers night editor of the Boston AP died at her Allston home at 7 last night from pneumonia after a three day illness. Born in Stockton Springs Me her family was connected with Penobscot shipping. She married Myers on June 29 1898 and they had three children.
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Flora Moulton Myers
William J. G. Myers
Boston
Associated Press
Allston
Myers
Stockton Springs
Penobscot
Mr. Myers
Pope Leo’s encyclicals praised for labor and property balance
Rev Father Francis Maley of St Augustine’s Boston speaks in place of Monsignor O’Callaghan, noting Leo XIII’s labor encyclicals shaped labor capital relations in America. He says Leo’s sympathy for workers earned mass support, while upholding property rights gained respect. Cardinal Gotti is named as the likely successor, seen as equally broad, firm, and acceptable to European governments.
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Francis Maley
St. Augustine’s
South
Boston
Monsignor O'Callaghan
Earth
Leo
Cardinal Gotti
Gotti
Revered Priest Praises Pope Leo XIII As Greatest
The Rev. D J O Farrell pastor of St Stephen s Church in the North End extols Pope Leo XIII praising his patience diplomacy and ability to restore church confidence. He notes Leo ordered rosary prayers worldwide during a church crisis and mentions meeting the Pope two years ago and 29 years prior. He adds it is impossible to predict Leo s successor.
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St. Stephen’s Church
North End
Leo XIII
Father O’farrell
Father O'Farrell
Pope Leo
Revered Priest Praises Pope Leo XIII in Interviews
Father Ubaldus of St. Leonard's Italian Church recounts three interviews with Pope Leo XIII from 1862 to 1888. He recalls the Pope's strong memory, discusses a gift of vestments, and notes potential successors among cardinals Satolli and Gambella with others as possible picks.
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Father Ubaldus
St. Leonard's
Prince Street
Pope Leo
Carpimeto
America
Ubaldus
Leo XIII
Pope illness delays Victor Emmanuel Paris visit
Rome reports the Pope’s serious illness has postponed indefinitely King Victor Emmanuel’s planned trip to Paris. The article notes the uncertainty surrounding the visit and the Pope’s condition.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Paris
Chicago girl charms Pope Leo XIII at Vatican audience
Katherine Kohlsaar, 18, daughter of H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago, charmed Pope Leo XIII during an American audience at the Vatican. The girl spoke Italian with ease, shared details of her life, and received a blessing, with the Pontiff inviting her to return to Rome.
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Pope Leo
Vatican
Katherine S<ohlsaat
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago
E. Nelson Blake
Arlington
William
Edward
Miss Kohlsaar
Edward VII
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Rome
Leo
H. H. Kewalsaat
Pauline
Kohlsaar
Brookline Fire Horse Old Tom Dies at Brookline Fire department
Old Tom, Brookline's famous fire horse and veteran of many calls, died of old age. The horse debuted in 1887 as a six year old and soon showed rare intelligence after two years in service, becoming a beloved hero and source of entertaining stories.
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Tom
Brookline Fire Department
Labor Day Parade Plans Advance In Central Labor Union
Dennis D. Driscoll was elected chief marshal of the Central Labor Union division for Labor Day. The organizing committee met and most unions favored parading. Officers named include F. J. Kneeland secretary and regalia and music led by James R. Crozier Frank H. McCarthy and T. F. Mooney. The State A F L executive panel will meet to finish Worcester convention plans.
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Central Labor Union
Driscoll
F. J. Kneeland
James R. Crozier
A. F. of L
Frank H. McCarthy
Cigarmakers’ Union 97
T. F. Mooney
The
Bartenders’ Union
Worcester
Barbers’ Union
Brockton
Boston
Painters’ District Council
Lawrence, Haverhill
Beverly
Natick
Painters and Decorators
Massachusetts
John T. O'Neil
Boston Union
W. D. Esterbrook
Union
Hyde Park
James W. Mullally
Cambridge Union
Wilbur H. Mason
Natick Union
Charles Horle
Brookline Union
Frank Cormier
Waltham Union
J. Pembroke
Newburyport Union
L. AL. Grandie
Boston Sign Painters’ Union
Cambridge
Machinists’ Union 264
John T. Kelly
Wells Memorial Building
Boston Team Drivers’ Union 25
Brodbine Hall
Fire destroys Carroll House and four other buildings
A stove starting fire at 1:30 a.m. gutted the Carroll House in Ossipee New Hampshire and four adjacent structures. The total loss nears $20 000 with insurance coverage already in place.
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Ossipee
N. H
Carroll
Pope LEO XIII In Grave Condition At Age Of Extreme Frailty
Rome July 5 Dr Mazzoni returning from bedside consultation described the pope as gravely ill though not yet hopeless noting senile dynamic pneumonia and extreme weakness. The pope remained seated in an arm chair and asked for renewed efforts to regain strength while snuff use provided brief refreshment. External signs were weakness and irregular breathing but spirits remained high and he asked the doctor to return soon.
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Mazzoni
Pope Leo
Vatican
Union Drivers Upheld In Labor Union Meeting
The Central Labor Union sustained the stance of icemen against the Independent Ice Company and urged cigarmakers and bartenders to demand union drivers for ice deliveries. It backed longshoremen’s Union 202 wage and schedule goals with a 10 hour day and new pay scales starting Aug 1. Committees for credentials, resolutions, organizing, education, and unionizing were appointed with numerous member names across unions.
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O. D. Baker
Union
Driscoll
Sim Myers
Cigarmakers’ Union
William J. Rhael
Coopers’ Union
EH. Ahearn
Electrotypers’ Union
Michael Mulligan
Hatters’ Union
P. Maloney
Theatrical Mechanics
Robert T. Bowman
Paving Department Employees’ Union
Daniel Sweeney
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Henry Sterling
Typographical Union
Frank K. Foster
Fred J. Kneeland
Painters’ Union
James Dempsey
Brewery Workers’ Union
J. Ogilvie
Barbers’ Union
G. H. Dunderdale
Newspaper Writers’ Union
Charles B. O’donnell
C. Winters
Messenger Boys’ Union
J. Frank O'Hare
Printing Pressmen’s Union
Jeremiah Cronin
Horseshoers’ Union
George Gunther
Woodworkers’ Union
P. A. Marley
Carpenters’ Union
Michael T. Athridge
F. X. Rooney
Edmond F. Ward
Patrick Mahoney
EB. J. Kenney
James A. McCafferty
Water Works Department Union
Michael Rotch
D. B. Proctor
Thomas J. Mulkern
Newsboys’ Protective Union
Frank McCarthy
H. Sweet
Man Killed by Train Found On Boston Maine Tracks
An unknown man, mid aged and 175 pounds, was found on the western division tracks at Mountain Avenue bridge after being struck by a train. The body, with head severed, was first seen by Bar Harbor express trainmen. Malden police were alerted. Medical examiner Durell ordered the body moved to Ward's morgue in Madden Square.
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Bar Harbor
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Ward
Madden Square
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