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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1902

Page

5

Collision Endangers 300 Aships In Lower Harbor Fog

The Cumberland and Farragut collided near the Quarantine station with about 300 passengers aboard. Both captains and passengers offer conflicting blame while tugs assist and the Cumberland is beached at McKie’s wharf. The Farragut sustains minor bow damage and will need a few days for repairs.

Cumberland Farragut Lower Harbor Long W. J. Taylor Providence Allan The William H. Gallison William H. Clark Commercial Wharf East Boston McKie St. Croix Portland Eastern Steamship Company Ailan the Overal Young United Fruit Company Bath International Steamship Company Boston Maine Coast Admiral Farragut Port Morant Jamaica Cape Maysi Long Wharf Thomas Bryant John Butler Bruce Robert Graham Nettie Graham John J. Donnelly Isabel Lumley Archie Munroe W. Graam American Mail Steamship Company Perth Amboy N. J

Dividing British Market Berlin Despatch Reports Oil Firm Split

A St Petersburg despatch says Standard Oil and Russia Oil Company sign a contract to divide the British market, two thirds to Standard and one third to Russia. The Boersenhal correspondent notes similar deals may follow in other countries, with Germany also expected to be partitioned.

Berlin Hamburg St Petersburg

Vatican to Reply Thursday on Taft Propositions

A Vatican committee examining Judge Taft’s religious affairs proposals for the Philippine Islands informally told Bishop Gorman of Sioux Falls that the panel expects to respond to Taft’s July 3 propositions by next Thursday night. The update comes from Rome on July 7.

Rome Vatican Taft Philippine Islands Archipersep Bish Gorman Sioux Falls S. D

Major General Young the Probable Successor of General Miles

Washington July 7 The President is likely to choose Major General S B M Young as the next commanding general of the Army, succeeding General Miles who remains in service until next summer. Young, who fought under Colonel Roosevelt at Las Guasimas, Cuba, is widely seen as Miles's probable replacement.

Young Miles Washington Jly Nelson A.miles S. B. M. Young Roosevelt Las Guasimas Cuba

New Clues Identify Kane Murder Suspect in Cambridge

Police describe three men involved in the July 4 killing of Henry F Kane in East Cambridge. Chief Inspector James Murray revealed a detailed suspect description, noting a 22 year old Italian man about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a smooth face and dark hair, wearing a light checked suit and gray fedora lost during getaway. The hat, size 6 1/2, is now held by authorities as the investigation continues.

Henry F. Kane Cambridge James ©. Murray North End Washington Street Hanover Street Cambridge Police Murray Tiurley Gore Street Boston Sixth Street Cambride Street John Reagan Simpson Street George F. Williams Vine Street George Bent Joseph Shefferdecker

Cambridge Hat Trick Flee Police After Street Shooting

Four young Italian men chased a shooter through Cambridge streets after a murder. A No. 2 suspect dropped a Hanover street black derby with initial H and a 61 4 size. Police trace two suspects toward Gore street and into Boston while officers track feet and hand marks near a fence.

Cambridge Street Murder Witness Tells Tale

An eyewitness says Kane stood at Cambridge street near Shefferdecik er's store while a drunken man fought three killers. Kane intervened to block a revolver and was fatally shot as the drunk attacker fired twice. Police doubt the two mile run claim.

Cambridge Bacon's Court Kane Eagan Station 1 Hanover Street Shefferdeciker Cambridge Street

Old South Lectures Begin Free Summer Series in Boston

The Old South Lectures start Wednesday July 16 marking the 20th season. The program, funded by Mrs. Mary Hemenway, features talks on How the United States Grew with topics from the colonies to Alaska in 1867 and 1900. Tickets mailed by under-20 applicants in their own handwriting.

Mary Hemenway United States Old Thirteen Colonies John PD. Long George Rogers Clark Northwest Territory Albert B. Hart Jefferson Louisiana Napoleon George Hodges Florida William Elliot Griffis Lone Star State John L. Bates Oregon Country Samuel A. Eliot Spencer Baldwin Alaska George G. Watkins Hemenway Boston Old South Old South Meeting House

City Concert Schedule This Week

The music department announces two concerts this week. On Tuesday July 8 at 8 pm at Savin Hill avenue Dorchester and on Thursday July 10 at 7 30 pm at St Alphonsus street Roxbury.

Music Department of the City Wl Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester St. Alphonsus Street Roxbury

Castro Tries to Organize Army in Curacao Route

President Castro of Venezuela left Caracas for Laguaira with his private guard and General Ferrera to reorganize forces around Barcelona and strike the revolutionists. Government troops under General Montejo Castro were routed July 3 near Argua, losing ammunition as Barcelona faced blockade and panic.

Willemstad Curacao Castro Venezuela Caracas Valencia Laguaira Ferrera Ossun Guanta Barcelona Seferino Castillo Modesto Castro Argua Revolutionary Army Rolando Revolutionary

Funeral of Father Carroll Buried at Calvary Cemetery

The Rev. Michael M. Carroll died last Friday at his sister’s home in Portland Missouri and was buried yesterday afternoon at Calvary Cemetery.

Michael M. Carroll Portland Calvary Cemetery

Colorado Special One Night Chicago to Colorado

Reduced rate round trip tickets on sale daily for travel to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Boston. On July 10 11 12 and August 22 23 28 30 31 return fares are half the regular rate via all lines to Chicago and Chicago Northwestern Railway to Colorado. Tickets available at Northwestern line office Washington Street Boston.

Colorado Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Railway Northwestern Line Washington Street Boston

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