13 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
1
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A dramatic city page details several deadly and injurious accidents from a single incident. John Abbott of Sudbury Street dies after falling forty feet in an elevator shaft while colleagues watched in horror. Abraham Ross fatally burns with his mother critically injured. Dennis Kennedy and Lewis Vinton also listed among the injured.
Four people died violently in Boston yesterday, with three confirmed fatalities occurring in a single stretch as authorities investigate the circumstances and seek leads. The fourth death occurred in a separate incident, underscoring a day of heightened violence across the city.
A joint committee met at City Hall but could not act as Mayor Hutch vetoed a $100 appropriation to cover investigation expenses. Clerk Deckurn and City Messenger Pettingill reported no charges. The veto risks derailing the inquiry into Chief Pendergast and may be overruled by the City Council.
Aguinaldo’s published Tarlao anniversary speech denounces autonomy as deceitful and urges Filipinos to pursue full independence. He rails against U S policy, condemns Democratic leaders, and calls for unity and readiness to resist American domination. He warns autonomy would save wealth for elites while delaying justice.
Showers wash Washington on July 12 with forecasts for Prureday and Friday Newland and ntaa New York. Rid days threaten Friday with variable winds. Boston forecast Thursday calls for partly cloudy to cloudy weather with possible showers and southwest winds.
Captain J. C. R. Peabody of Peabody, Mass, has left New York for Liverpool aboard the White Star Teutonic. He was appointed a captain in Colonel Rice's new regiment but is unaware of the assignment and plans to learn of it on reaching England.
Concord July 12 The United States Civil Service Commission heard charges of political assessment by U S Senator Gallinger. The session grew bitter as Gallinger accused Senator Chandler of lying and threatened to seek Brewer's removal. Thayer, author of the circular, testified he acted on his own responsibility.
Gin Suh, city pris, and Metropolitan Bank robber George Schey, alleged to have stolen $10,000 and reach New York, is brought to Boston police headquarters in custody. He will appear in court today, silent when asked by reporters. He matched no face in a police private gallery.
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