15 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
The post warns against a false report claiming John J. Nawn a Roxbury contractor and fugitive died by his own action. West End Railroad Company and subway commissioners consider the warning. Ward 17 residents were startled yesterday by the rumor.
Officials move after a Post warning to shorten Cross Boylston street crossing near Dead Man's Curve. A double set of posts will block the sidewalk on the Public Garden side and an railway employee will warn pedestrians from both sides. Secretary Beal confirms the plan and timing.
Forecast for Thursday shows generally fair conditions in New England and eastern New York with coastal showers early in the morning. Warmer temperatures and southwesterly winds are expected.
A report alleges Nawa attempted suicide and fled the city but his friends deny the claim. They say he is well, homesick, and expected to return in the fall to face trial. Bondsmen anticipate a late return after city elections to avoid politicizing the case.
Former Secretary of the Navy William C. Whitney entertains a small circle of Gold Democrats at the Metropolitan Club. The gathering, attended by Maurice J. Power Roswell P. Flower Thomas F. Ryan and B Bilery Anderson, is described as private with no political aims.
John P Lovell famed gun maker lies dying at his Vineyard cottage after two weeks’ rest from East Weymouth. He has been unconscious all day and surrounded by family. Mon afternoon the family found him failing after a period of improved health.
Boston reports say Explorer not yet in town and no sighting of the teal vessel to take Peary toward the Arctic. Lieutenant Peary and the Hope missed arrival. bad weather blamed for delays. Captain Jansen awaits voyage to Baffin Land aboard the brig as waves and heat test comfort.
Mr Lovell, 77, was seen paralyzed and on the floor after a late lunch. Miss Helen Lovell, the granddaughter, found him and a neighbor summoned a doctor. his condition was described as critical. The report notes his age and sudden collapse in a domestic setting.
Report notes Democratic circles discuss George Fred Williams as a possible governor candidate though he has not publicly announced. The piece describes hopes for a united party against Massachusetts industry despoilers and considers Richard Olney as a potential nominee if factions align. It highlights tariff versus silver issues and plans to keep them out of city campaigning amid Mayor Quincy’s re election.
Early July 14 a double dam failure near Matteawan New York unleashed a flood that swept Dutchess County killing at least five and possibly more. The Melzingah dams collapsed around 2 30 am carrying workers from Frank Timoney’s brick yards with many missing and a coroner calling an inquest. Bricks and debris clogged riverside works with two yards severely damaged and a string of lives lost including John Conroy and Mary Ferry among others.
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