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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1899
Page
6
Congressman David B. Henderson of Ilona, a one legged Civil War veteran, is touring on a vacation. He remains silent on public questions as Gen Henderson is here, meeting with visitors today.
The Church of St. John the Evangelist was dedicated yesterday with Rev Hugh P Smyth of St Josephs as officiant, and a procession at 1015 led by Edward Kinrey. Solemn blessing, consecration of sanctuary and tabernacle, and high mass followed with multiple clergy assisting. The sermon was delivered by Rev. D C Riordan.
General Henderson, awaiting the speaker’s approval, visits Boston and Squirrel Island Maine for rest. He states Republicans back him, declines committee pledges, and notes 58 new members ahead. He warns against sectionalism influencing the race and stresses careful staffing of future committees.
The U S naval training ship Annapolis anchored off Tompkinsville Staten Island under Commander R N Ingersoll chief ordnance at the academy. The senior class has 68 members and one fourth class student aboard with 88 crew. On July 17 she sails to Bath Maine then Boston then Gardiner's Bay Connecticut for target practice and expected to return to Annapolis about August 24.
A compact listing from a stock exchange section shows various mining outfits and commodities. Companies include Bay State Gas Mahala Mining Gelipse Copper Crown Mining Old Glory Gold United Verde Batopilas Cambria Mining Frenchman s Bay and related items with quantities and status indicated.
A speaker discussed church history from apostolic days to Ireland’s 300 year persecutions, praising Irish martyrs and workers who helped build archdiocese churches. He commended Father Hugh P. Smyth for parish work as solemn benediction closed. Mozart’s first mass was sung by St. Joseph’s quartet, and a large crowd offered congratulations to Father Smyth and parishioners.
In Wendall street Boston a baptism was held for John Walsh son of Morris Walsh and Annie L. Walsh sister of ex-Senator Quinn. The Rev William P McQuaide officiated as godfather John Walsh and godmother Catherine Sullivan were congratulated. Notables and long-time residents attended amid the district's shift from residential to business use.
Augustus Knowlton aged 9 of 138 Harvard Street Cambridgeport died after swimming in the Charles River between Brookline and Har yard bridges. His companion Joseph Kemp aged 10 was saved by 16 year old Arthur Hogan who rescued him in exhaustion. Knowlton sank before aid arrived.
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson of Pittsfield will become permanent pastor of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church, succeeding Rev. Joseph K. Dixon. About 600 people attended the morning service as Johnson, 32, described as a fluent speaker, announced his commitment to the Boston post and noted a $3000 salary versus $2000 in Pittsfield.
Mrs. Ann Logan mother of singer Mrs. George W. Galvin died suddenly at Emergency Hospital where she had lived eight years. Found in an easy chair by an attendant, death came quietly, and she had actively supported the hospital and its patients during her residence in Boston.
The Fairbanks Foster party returned from the north and reports indicate Canadians seek concessions at White and Chilcoot passes to win a port of entry into the Klondike. The Linn Canal remains the key issue while the two senators offer divergent views on yielding U S territory and treaty interpretations.
Delegates and congregation warmly welcome Rev. Mr. Johnson after his selection to lead Warren Avenue Church. Deacons Hall and Sawyer praise his conciliatory stance and hope past factional strife will mend. Johnson plans a calm start, avoids revisiting old troubles, and will begin duties on the third Sunday in September.
An obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Logan aged 67. The funeral will take place in New York City with interment at Evergreen Cemetery, reflecting a solemn family observance.
The John Mitchell Club of Roxbury honored its officers with gifts at Sherdan Hall. Ex-President John Dolan received a gold watch, chain, and charm for long service, while James Mantle accepted a diamond ring for years as treasurer. Prominent Irish-Americans attended as John Sullivan presided and 12 candidates were initiated with 8 applications submitted.
Charles W Brackett longtime Cambridge fireman and former district chief of Old Cambridge District 3 died yesterday morning at his Auburn Street residence. Born in Cambridge he joined the department 25 years ago and served as district chief for two years before his death.
A night blaze at 11 03 caused about 1000 in damage to a frame dwelling on Swallow Street in West Roxbury. The owner is Beewa man. The fire left a one and a half story frame building scorched and uninhabitable.
The discussion centers on whether the boundary should follow a watershed near Mount St Elias or be drawn inland by thirty miles from Linn Canal. Proponents of the American view argue Linn Canal is part of the ocean and cannot be inland, while Canadian and English proponents favor a deeper inland line to grant control of the port. The result hinges on which interpretation of the treaty is accepted.
During a midday electric storm over the Lake Champlain region a 14 year old boy, William Seiple of Vergennes, was struck and killed at the George Porter farmhouse in West Harrisburg near Fort Cassin, six miles from the city.
A large turnout in Roxbury Division 19 welcomed County President William J. Cronin and his staff for the installation of the society’s newly elected officers. Notable attendees included John A. Quinn, Thomas J. Kelly, James Reilly, John Murphy, C. J. McCarthy and Joseph ONeill. Officers installed were Joseph F. Madden as president, McCloskey as vice-president, James Warrell as recording secretary, Patrick Kelly as financial secretary, and William J. Salmon as treasurer.
Vessels arrive and depart for pleasure trips and cargo work as the harbor scenes bustle. Steamer St. Croix brings fifty three passengers from St John New Brunswick and Yarmouth Nova Scotia adds seventy five while Prince Arthur docks with fifty eight. The French steamer Ponyer Quertier from Martinique nears Miquelon or Halifax after bunkering. A large tug party sails on a fishing trip aboard Wesley A. Gove, and Admiral Sampson may reach Long Wharf with fruit cargo pending fog delays. New vessels and tonnage comparisons spark talk of future fleet changes as Molasses cargoes reach Philadelphia aboard J Reel and preparations begin for the James Woolley launch.
The Detroit and Windsor event saw Rev Charles Sheldon walk three miles to preach from a pulpit as thirty five hundred men gathered at Light Guard armory for a men’s meeting. Tonight thirty one Protestant churches conduct consecration services with notable clergy from New York Toronto Salem and beyond guiding the close of the convention.
The Dewey Club elected Benjamin Levine as president Albert Schneider as vice president Samuel Krock as treasurer Hyman Brorstien as financial secretary and J S Wilner as recording secretary. The outgoing president was presented with a silver cup.
In Fall River on July 9 a 2 year old child of Arthur Piche was found bleeding from a head wound at the foot of stairs. A pistol report and six nearby men later armed with guns were noted. the child remained alive, and police described six Portuguese men believed connected but all had left the city.
West poet Edwin Markham talks with B Fay Mills at Brookline about The Man With the Hoe. He explains fourteen years of effort, the role of newspapers in spreading his fame, and his favorable impressions of Boston and its institutions.
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