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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
2
Inside Hemenway Gymnasium last evening Cuban teachers were honored by Cambridge and vicinity Roman Catholic groups with an informal summer dance series. The Latin guest set included danzon habanera cuadrilla and zapateo, with music and dances printed in Spanish and couples dancing informally.
Senorita Pilar Lluy describes Cuban educators touring Ginn & Co. in Boston to admire art library and the Bunker Hill monument. They commend American farming implements and request aid to Cuba while noting memorial hopes for those who died in the battles with Spain and the Maine. Invitations issued for July 14 field day at Holy Ghost Hospital.
A fragmentary report indicates a frightful fatality at a North Cambridge factory. An engineer was struck in the head, leading to a deadly injury and an investigation into the accident.
Henry Meyer 59, engineer for the Columbia Jewelry Company in North Cambridge, was killed instantly while attempting to fix a loose governor on a stationary engine. A fly wheel fragment struck his head and he was fatally scalded by escaping steam. He lived at 110 Reed Street and is survived by his wife and a married son, George. Meyer had worked at the Boston Herald for twenty years before four years of service at the plant.
Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs promotes the club idea to interest visiting Cuban teachers in forming clubs after returning home Cuba. Harvard President Eliot and Cuban writer Pilar Lilly support expanding self culture and education through women’s clubs as a channel for American ideas.
Edward Richards a 12 year old of Lowell is forecast to die from lockjaw after firing a revolver on the Fourth Annie Leggett of Lowell contracts smallpox An oil stove caused a 2500 fire at Addie Rice home in Athol The schooner Fred Gower arrived at Rockland Me with twelve crew from the Mary Story sunk last Sunday Three crew were drowned Alling Woollen Mills workers strike leaving 200 out Mrs Patrick Lynch of Webster an asthmatic died by own action yesterday
John Taylor of C street South Boston a teamster for T F Cronan was thrown from a wagon at 7 30 pm suffering a fractured left leg and a severe scalp wound He was taken to City Hospital Martin Cochran of 2 North avenue Quincy was kicked by an unknown man after alighting from an electric car at the Shawmut avenue subway entrance about 10 pm sustaining a fracture of both bones of the right leg and was admitted to City Hospital.
In Manchester New Hampshire at 2 Auburn Street Mrs Louis Alphert poured gasoline from a tank into a can with a lit candle. The fluid exploded engulfing her in flames and injuring her daughter who rushed to help. The mother fled into the street as bystanders tore off her burning clothing.
The twenty first national meet of the League of American Wheelmen opens in Milwaukee with about 500 arrivals. Abbot Bassett, national secretary from Boston, arrived this evening. Delegations from Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis St Paul and Minneapolis are well represented.
About 200 Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange members joined their wives for the annual trip to Nahant. Dinner was served at Bass Point House at 1 30 and the group returned to the city in the evening.
Continued report describes fighting in Tien Tsin as Chinese artillery is silenced and Boxer forces gain favor with the Dowager Empress. It notes refugee distress in Shanghai, the German attack on the Tsung Li Yamen, and British and American reactions to Secretary Hay's circular urging unified Western policy in China.
Washington reports official despatch from China states legationists in Pekin are safe except for the German legation. Fowler Consul notes the same source as Goodnow at Shanhaikwan. Officials doubt accuracy but hope the reports prove true amid siege warnings.
Shanghai dispatch reports Emperor Kwang Su sending messages dated July 2 to Russia Britain and Japan. He deplores recent events, denies Chinese government protecting Boxers, and asks aid to suppress the rebellion while upholding the current regime. He also expresses regret over Chancellor Sugiyama's murder.
London telegraphs that Japan massed 36 heavy mortars and 120 field guns with pontoon and balloon units. A commanding officer will be chosen, with campaigns planned over two to three years. An additional 13 000 troops to land at Taku soon, plus 10 000 more, aiming for 63 000 in China before the rainy season. Russia Germany and France express distrust.
Official news reports the Empress resumed governance on June 9 and named Yang Lu as prime minister. A courier despatched to Nanking at 100 miles daily carried thanks to Yang-tse-Kiang viceroys and urged protection of foreigners at all costs.
General MacArthur reports to the adjutant general detailing a July 13 departure for transport of Daggett's Fourteenth Infantry and Reilly's Cricht Artillery in response to War Department instructions. Taylor in Samar unavailable. TMt drafts for other infantry for Chinese service favor the first unit leaving the United States. Manila to be kept ready until new troops arrive.
The Chelsea board voted 14 to 1 to grant additional locations to the Boston Elevated after an 8 to 7 decision to strike the Willow street double tracks and permit a single track. Alderman Beck gave notice of a reconsideration at the next meeting.
The Fitchburg rail line will inaugurate a summer Boston to Saratoga schedule from July 9 to Sept 1. Through parlor cars depart North Union Street daily except Sundays at 3 30 a m arriving Saratoga 3 60 p m. return from Saratoga at 9 20 a m arriving Boston 4 p m.
Lord Roberts reports Clements and Paget’s forces entered Bethlehem on July 1. After initial resistance, the town fell by noon the next day with light casualties among officers and men. Royal Irish and other units led the assault. artillery helped limit losses. The war office lists weekly casualty totals and overall war casualties reaching 48,188 officers and men.
Captain Isaac Ross of the tug Eddie was crushed to death in the pilot house when it collided with the schooner Jennie Greenbank at 3 o clock yesterday morning. Deputy Superintendent Bragdon says Ross was alone responsible after an investigation.
Cornelius J. McLaughlin of 113 Perm ton street East Boston disappeared from his home around June 3. His wife has not seen or heard from him since and has checked with police and relatives but cannot locate him.
Cambridge Aldermen host Antonio Fernandez DeCastro, a Cuban Republican alderman, on the platform with President Wardwell. Mayor Champlin vetoes the police pension order, proposing city control and graduated compensation tied to earning loss, and the matter is referred to the police committee.
Chicago July 10 Jack Root the undefeated Chicago middleweight won a six round decision over Dick OBrien of Lewiston Maine in a brisk fight described as one of the first of its kind in the city.
About 150 delegates have arrived in Lewiston on July 10 for the Democratic State convention. Samuel L. Lord of Saco is likely to be nominated for Governor without opposition. The platform will likely affirm the Kansas City platform, favor resubmission and the eight hour law.
An old fashioned dietary plan claims a complete food swap can restore health. It prescribes ten days of a breakfast of two soft boiled eggs grape nuts with cream postum coffee fruit toast and butter and a midday repeat with dinner including meat and vegetables and no desserts. It emphasizes gentle portions and viewing health as a path to professional success.
The speech highlights republican ideals and anti imperialism, framing Bryan as champion of American citizens and global justice. The evening rally drew immense applause as Bryan and Stevenson received a warm reception and lauded the Kansas City platform ahead of the vice presidential pick.
Senator Jones, Washington D C dates, said Democrats will push anti imperialism as the 1900 campaign issue, contrasting with the 1896 free silver message. He noted Bryan may travel extensively but should not repeat four year effort, and listed Chicago Indianapolis Columbus and New York as possible NBC committee reception sites for his nomination notice.
Massachusetts Democratic legislators plan to ratify Bryan and Steverson. A meeting is planned after the morning session with James H. Mellen of Worcester saying the Kansas City platform unites Democrats. Likely venue is Faneuil Hall next Monday night with many speakers.
Charles A. Towne in Lincoln says plans to quiet fusion factions will be adopted. He cites a proposal where Nebraska and perhaps South Dakota Democrats abandon the state ticket for Bryan and Stevenson electors. He notes a suggestion to let the national committee name a Populist for Vice President with electors pledged to Bryan and Stevenson. He adds he believes fusion will succeed with all electors supporting Bryan and Stevenson.
Several hundred East Boston residents rushed to the Wast Boston Chelsea bridge after a report of Chelsea youths crossing to instigate a clan feud. The bridge stood empty and no Chelsea fighters were seen. Noddle Island youths returned home.
Cambridge group Unity Temple of Honor met to discuss its grievance with President Eliot over his denial of a Cuban teachers address at a Sunday gathering. No action was taken beyond the discussion, but members criticized Eliot for praising Cubans as not given to excess drinking.
St Augustine's parish in South Boston holds its annual festival with morning and afternoon baseball games and evening bicycle races featuring crack New England riders. An athletic meet in the state will bring together many athletes. A vaudeville show is planned for the evening.
Two men found in the Bridgewater station agent residence after a chase by Constable Prior and Deputy Sheriff Barrett. They were bound over to the September term of the Supreme Court. Authorities believe they broke into the Bangor & Aroostook station at Fort Fairfield Saturday night.
By accident in Boston Harbor July 10 Isaac M. Ross. Funeral services at 120 Meridian street East Boston Wednesday at 1 p m. Interment at Cape Sable Island N Sar mouth N B. papers please copy.
In Waltham and Elgin dental ads promise artificial teeth mounted on Coraline with Professor Atkins attachment for a secure fit at 4 50 with a 10 year guarantee. They claim painless tooth removal for 25c and free examinations, with hours posted and Sunday access.
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