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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
2
Telegraph from Herr Andree via Tromsoe reports readiness to ascend at 2:30 pm after a 19:35 start and a likely north-northeasterly drift. He hopes to reach regions with better winds and sends greetings to countrymen and friends.
Thomas C Sherwin a Roxbury leader in the Ancient Order of Hibernians is set to depart for Ireland. Friends hosted a Hampden street farewell with speeches by Joseph F Madden and Commander John B O Higgins who presented a diploma and membership certificate. Sherwin, born in Roosky County Roscommon Ireland, has long served Irish American groups and the Sheridan Literary Association, now as its vice president.
The Iowa anchored off Deep Water Point near Newport following departure from League Island Navy Yard on July 13. Captain William T. Sampson reported the 12 inch guns turrets engines and steering tested during the voyage and found satisfactory.
Katie Hayes, age 3, almost drowned yesterday in North End Park when overboard from a raft. Clement Walker of 170 Paris Street sprang into the water and saved the child seconds after she toppled from the raft.
The Chicago man Charles A. Lyford who died by his own hand using ceraudanum at 438 Columbus Avenue left a letter to Frank G. Smith of Revere House referencing a mutual friend. Smith and others arranged Lyford’s burial after contact at the undertaker’s rooms. Lyford long resided in Allston where he worked at the Boston and Albany railroad shops. despondency is given as the cause.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 o clock Mrs Griggs and Walter Griggs rode a light wagon on Harvard Street Brookline when the yoke strap broke sending Dr Hall to jump out. He was shaken but not hurt as the horses ran on with the horse team until tiring and stopping on their own. No damage beyond a broken strap was reported to the Griggs or the horses.
The Naval Brigade on board the Massachusetts spends the day firing all guns and entertaining Governor Wolcott who presents a punch bowl. After a midday meal delay, the brigade receives guests and ends with shipboard dancing and a parade ashore the next morning.
The Overman Wheel Company and the Polishers Buffers Platers and Brass Workers Union of North America settled their eighteen month dispute in a conference with EB J Lynch and John O'Brien. The boycott on Overman products was lifted and the company will not discriminate against union workers. Both sides called the settlement satisfactory.
Acting on Weyler’s suggestion Queen Agent Christina has granted pardons to Cuban chiefs Rogelio Camacho Domingo Gonzales Castillo Guillermo Fuentes and Rivero who were under sentence of death.
John Givem, a Brunswick farmer, ended his life this noon by shooting himself after dinner. He went to his shed, secured the door, laid on a bed, and fired two shots, the second of which proved fatal.
The Hope under Captain John Bartlett sails with a full crew for Peary exploration. First Mate R H Taylor, Second Mate Thomas Chalker, Chief Engineer Robert Hunter, Second Engineer Stephen Knight, two stewards, Perry among them, a carpenter, four firemen and six B s form the crew. Built in Aberdeen twenty four years ago the 149 by 28 by 17 foot whaler weighs 307 tons and is ice reinforced for Arctic work.
The vessel painted black with a white stripe under the tail resembles an old wooden warship and carries many boats hanging along both sides. The upper deck looks dirty with oil and tar. the after cabin is plainly furnished for Mr and Mrs mee and Mr and Mrs Hugh Lee. scientists and sportsmen will occupy the forecastle with sixteen bunks and limited space. twenty passengers may require walking at night. improvised baby care is joked about for the voyage.
A crowd swarmed the vessel before departure, touring crew quarters amidships behind coal bunkers and promising a rugged voyage. Captain Jansen plans five years at Baffin Station while Lieutenant Peary made final arrangements at Parker House with Mr Operti and Harvard men aboard.
Mrs Peary arrived yesterday with her little girl after taking the boat from New York. She rested in her room while Mr Peary plans to be ready to sail as early as possible today and hopes to depart for Sydney that evening.
Brockton July 16 union secretary McSherry ordered the edgemakers from BE ME Taylor & Co Campello plant out the action follows sweeping reductions a 40 percent cut reported by the firm and the union aims to stand against it.
Lieutenant H D Wise son of John Wise of Richmond Virginia detailed with the Eighth United States Infantry at Sackett's Harbor New York began a cross country cycle ride from City Hall at 12 09 a m Saturday aiming to break the wheeling record for the route to Washington along the way he hopes to set a new mark for the distance and speed with the army team backing him
The Sixty first Massachusetts Regiment Association held its annual Nahant reunion with 3 attendees from across the state. Elected for the coming year are President Fred T. Brown of Salem Secretary C K Drury of Boston and Treasurer W Montgomery of Boston.
South Boston peddler Ambrose Thompson died after a Tuesday altercation when struck with a beer bottle. Police, witnesses, and medical examiners produced conflicting death certificates citing natural causes and homicide, prompting questions about responsibility and the autopsy findings.
Thomas E. Holmes and Herbert Beatty clashed over a bridle outside Station 6 at 9:30 p m. Both with bandaged heads, Holmes showed bruises from Beatty striking him with a hard implement. Despite claims of friendship, Patrolman Driscoll arrested them but a full conviction seemed unlikely.
Ten Eyck secures the diamond sculls at Henley in a controversial final that angered supporters of Blackstaffe. Despite a fast start by Blackstaffe, Ten Eyck maintains the lead through the final heat as English bookmakers and critics debate coaching and amateur status. Mike Ahern recalls the race from Ingleside and praises Ten Eyck as graceful and easy to row.
Ten Eyck wins by a half length in 8 minutes 36 seconds, with Blackstaffe and McDowell close behind in trial heats. Howell pushes Ten Eyck to a hard fought finish as crowds cheer and anticipate the national regatta in Philadelphia.
In the final race for the grand challenge cup New College Oxford lost to Leander Club by two feet after a close finish. Leander led much of the race on Temple Island with 42 stokes to New College’s 38. The Bucks station provided the winning edge for Leander as Kingston Rowing Club also claimed the Wyford and Thames cups. Trinity College Oxford defeated Jesus College Cambridge for the visitors cup, while Eton College beat Emmanuel College Cambridge for the ladies’ challenge title with Bucks station advantage.
About 5000 dollars were wired from the country to back Ten Eyck in the Henley race. Four thousand came from Worcester, with Patrick Hurley contributing 2000. Mike Ahern, the veteran oarsman who aided the trip, helped send the winner.
Worcester celebrates the Henley win by young Ten Eyck. Wachusett Boat Club members who sent him to England are jubilant. They fired a 21 gun national salute in Foster Street this evening with Battery P assisting.
WAREHAM July 16 Captain Vernon Robison pleaded guilty to assaulting Henry B Foulke at the Onset Bay campground. The incident followed a Buddha image theft from Foulke s house and amid local troubles. Judge Alden fined $35 and sternly reprimanded the captain. They exonerate Lee Havana July 16 Captain Laborde and two crewmen of the steamer Competitor deny General Lee neglect claims in a communique to the Consul General.
A road wagon driven by John W. Caully of 552 Main Street Charlestown collided with a carriage carrying Mr and Mrs Robert Gordon and Miss E Meheen of Beachmont on Chelsea Street East Boston at 10 o clock last night. Both carriages were demolished and the occupants thrown to the ground. Caully was unconscious for about an hour and later taken home after treatment by Dr Morrison. The other occupants sustained slight injuries.
Duiness at miners headquarters and across Pittsburg district signals broad strike activity with miners largely out. Coal prices fell to 1.25 at the mine as cars move to West Virginia. officials push a uniform settlement with operators in five states amid ongoing talks in Philadelphia Chicago and Indianapolis.
In the Pana district Illinois miners reject higher wages and stay away from work. Over 100 families are aided daily by a self run commissary as 2800 miners remain idle. In Macoupin county only the Girard mine operates while 150 Taylorville miners strike. At Decatur 250 miners are at work likely to continue.
In Cleveland on July 16 the Baltimore and Ohio announces a 45 cent tariff rise on West Virginia coal. Officials say fixed contracts prevent mining cost increases, and the move seeks to pressure a strike settlement by excluding WV coal, though the higher rate does not apply to coal for lake shipment.
The Washington telegrams report M. A. Hanna urging Cleveland and Pittsburg coal operators to cooperate for a uniform settlement. Owen, Little & Bishop seek unified action. Hanna replies that Pittsburg interests will cooperate and will urge others to join the movement toward amicable settlement.
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