Brother of Private Crocker Learns His Death at Santiago
A letter from a wounded Seventh United States Infantry comrade, John McMillan, dated July 20 from Staten Island Marine Hospital, confirms Private William F. Crocker was killed on July 1 near Santiago, stating his head was blown off by a shell and noting many comrades fell nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis S. J. Crocker
East Cambridge
W. F. Crocker
Seventh United States Infantry
Santiago
William F. Crocker
John M'Millan
Staten Island
United States Marine Hospital
Sailor recounts Schley favored by fleet after Santiago victory
James Butler of Worcester, a Massachusetts sailor now home on leave, recalls the fleet cheering Admiral Schley during the Santiago harbor action. He notes the flying squadron chased Cervera’s ships, the destruction of the Spanish fleet, and his regret at not witnessing Hobson’s exchange or the Reina Mercedes sinking while aboard the Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
James Butler
Massachusetts
Hobson
Santiago
Guantanamo
Cervera
Sampson
Schley
Joe Shannon
Rejoicing In Fitchburg Over Sixth Regiment Letters
Fitchburg residents celebrate first letters from Sixth Regiment members in Charlestown. Corporal Arthur M. Ferson describes an uneventful voyage toward Santiago with sharks spotted, while Private Timothy Hartmett notes joy at leaving Charleston. Private Robert Littledale laments limited rations but recalls a tasty treat of roast beef and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Charlestown
Arthur M. Ferson
Company B
Yale
Cuba
Santiago
Timothy Hartmett
Charleston
N. C
Robert Littledale
Flag raise disaster at Osborne place stand collapse
A flag raising at Osborne place Ward 7 ended when the platform collapsed as James F. Morgan spoke. Aldermen Berwin Presho John PD Gill and Max H Newman were to speak. M J Maloney presided. One of about twenty speakers was slightly injured. The boards appeared loose and unattached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Place
Ward 7
Berwin and Presho
John PD. Gill
James F. Morgan
Max H. Newman
M. J. Maloney
Mr. Morgan
Cincinnati Jockey Club Ends Fall Meeting at Oakley Track
Cincinnati officials announce likely end of racing at Oakley after last week’s decision to shut the fall meeting. Directors will meet upon Colonel Applegate’s Chicago return to seek a receiver option as debt to barge stockholders grows. Other regional tracks include Queen City Jockey Club in Newport and Latonia Jockey Club near Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Jockey Club
Oakley Track
Colonel Applegate
Chicago
Queen City Jockey Club
Newport
Latonia
Wefer and stars to compete at Locust Street athletic meet
A large group of champions will contest the St. Augustine parish festival meet at Locust street grounds South Boston tomorrow starting 2 30 pm. John Flanagan N Y A C famed hammer thrower will compete along with Tom Burke Bernie Weters John F Cregan and Maxwell Long of New York A C. Battery A athletes led by Captain John Boardman Jr also enter. The meet features 100 yard dash 440 yard run and a 4 x 100 relay with many entrants and a long entry list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine’s
Locust Street Grounds
Boston
John Flanegan
New England
Tom Burke
Bernie’ Weters
John F. Cregan
Maxwell Long
New York A. C
Princeton College
Dick Grant
Harvard
A. A
A. M. Remington
Fitchburg
D. C. Hall
F. Lynch
A. Goulston
South Boston
E. J. Goulston
Roxbury
W. T. McCarthy
R. J. McLen
J. F. Powers
St. Paul L. A. A
Kr. L. Hopkins
Shirley G. Ellis
Harvard A. A
W. W. Coe
Str
Trapernson
J. H
Som Nelly
W. H. Barter
St. A. A
N. J. Young
J. F. Bennett
F. Leyrich
Bernard Doherty
W. J. Lynch
E. Pelding
Marks
Heavy Artillery
J. Boardman, Jr
Fullerton
Jack Hurley
William Jenkines
Harry Kane
Dewey
Worcester
T. O'Connor
E. J. O'Connor
C. ‘J. O’connor
Cosmess
Cambridge Gymnasium
J. F. Doyle
F. Brown
C. J. Sweeney
N. J. Kelliher
J. Ps. Quinn
National regatta opens on Schuylkill River
The twenty sixth annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen starts tomorrow at the Schuylkill course. Trials Friday afternoon and finals Saturday, with teams from New York Baltimore and Worcester High School among entrants. Titus of New Orleans rows under protest pending possible medal withholding or transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Schuylkill River
Seawanhaka
Union
New York
Ariel
Baltimore
Worcester High School
Titus
New Orleans
League of American
Beta Theta Phi elects officers at Cincinnati conference
The Beta Theta Phi annual conference in Cincinnati selected Frank H. Sisson of Cincinnati as general treasurer for a three year term. Charles L. Thornburg was chosen trustee for Sisson’s unexpired term and C. J. McDiamid of Cincinnati for the full term. The group sent Beta roses to Fred A. Simmons of Massachusetts, wounded at Santiago and hospitalized at Fort Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Beta Theta Phi Fraternity
Frank H. Sisson
Charles L. Thornburg
Santiago
Fort Thomas
Fifth Regiment Battles Rain at Camp Dalton Wilted Drill Amid Flooded Streets
CAMP DALTON SOUTH FRAMINGHAM July 21 The Fifth Regiment endured a heavy storm that flooded company streets turning areas into canals. Measles cases in Company L bring a quarantine tent both patients recovering. One deserter remains, others vaccinated, regiment on war footing awaiting marching orders possibly Camp Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfields
Holland Canals
Clement
Whitney
Weaver
Morrison
Malden
Camp Alger
Porto Rico
Boston
Washington
Springer
Carter
New England Chautauqua
Lakeview
Boyd
Tremont Temple
Spaniards Flee From Cities to the Country
Despatch from Corunna reports a daily exodus of Spaniards rushing to rural areas due to fear of the approaching American squadron. Citizens pack bullock carts with furniture as editors are threatened for reporting on Commodore Watson's squadron.
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London
Standard
Corunna
Commodore Watson
Madrid
Camara
Cartagena
Spain
Mediterranean
Cadiz
Barcelona
Arrest Report Conflicting Murder Charge At Piedmont Street
Police arrest Simon Mc Pierson on July 13 for assault and intent to kill after a shooting at 40 Piedmont Street. Officials say Mc Pierson fired. Gross claims he acted in self defense with a bottle. Mrs. Gross remains hospitalized but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Simon McPierson
William Gross
Piedmont Street
Gross
McPierson
Becker Wins Narrow Decision At Manhattan Club
Larry Becker of Bayonne New Jersey defeated Jim McKeever of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout at the Manhattan Athletic Club with Becker the aggressor from start to finish. Jimmie Gorman of Troy challenged the winner and was met with acceptance. Preliminaries saw Paul Kelly of New York beat Al Johnson of Albany in 10 rounds and two local amateurs fight a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Larry Becker
Bayonne
N. J
Jim McKeever
Philadelphia
Manhattan Athletic Club
Becker
Jimmie Gorman
Paul Kelly
New York
al Johnson
Albany
Will Save Maria Teresa Report From Admiral Sampson
Washington July 21 The report from Admiral Sampson states the wrecking of the Maria Teresa is very satisfactory and the ship will likely be raised by Sunday next The Reina Mercedes is also expected to be raised The Vesuvius under Lt Commander Pillsbury is supervising the wrecking effort for the Navy and the message is signed Sampson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sampson
New York
Playa del Este
Secretary of Navy
Pillsbury
Eighth Massachusetts Prepares to Move to Porto Rico
Eighth Massachusetts regiments at Chickamauga Camp Georgia undergo packing for departure. General Brooke to select eight regiments for the Porto Rican expedition with Sanger’s division review favoring the Eighth. Tomorrow General Brooke reviews the brigade. preparations include uniforms shelter tents and eleven days of rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Park
Eighth
Massachusetts
Brooke
Sanger
Reserve Hospital Corps
Division
New York
Amesbury
Camp Thomas
Porto Rico
First Corps
Haines
Newport News
Steamship Elliot Ablaze in Her Coal Bunkers
Captain Nelson reports the British steamer Elliot arrived in Boston from Halifax to Mayaguez Puerto Rico with a coal bunker fire that destroyed or damaged much of the cargo loaded for starving Spaniards. The ship still carried a large cargo of sugar from Ponce and expects easy American capture of the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Elliot
Boston
Halifax
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Ponce
Burglar surprised in second story theft in South Boston
Police arrested John Macauley of 1385 Everett Street after a 1:30 am clash on a ladder at 122 Dorchester Avenue. A ladder, stolen silverware, $382 in cash, keys and a knife were found on the suspect as residents woke to find extensive property missing from the Nye residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William A. Nye
Dorchester Avenue
Station 6
Boynton
John Macauley
Everett Street
Nye
Macauley
Wilson's Expedition Sets Sails From Charleston For Porto Rico
The expedition led by General Wilson left Charleston Wednesday evening and sailed to sea. The Grand Duchess and the No 3 with the Second and Third Wisconsin regiments rested off Sumter during the night. By 8 p.m. No 21 followed with the Sixteenth Pennsylvania and two companies of the Sixth Illinois. Loading the 5000 mules proved the main delay but overall loading proceeded rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Porto Rico
Wilson
Wisconsin
Sumter
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Moran Hurt Diving Into Shallow Crescent Peach Water
Paul J. Moran a 26 year old Tremont street furnishing goods clerk was badly hurt yesterday afternoon when he dove into shallow Crescent Peach water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Moran
Tremont Street
Crescent Peach
Charles C. Pope Dies in New York at 61
Charles C. Pope died at his New York home aged 61 after heat prostration on July 3, followed by paralysis ten days later and pneumonia developing thereafter. Funeral plans were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles C. Pope
Pope
Naval victory at Manzanillo reported by Commander Todd
Official account from Guantanamo Bay dated July 21 describes the July 18 blockade of Manzanillo. Wilming ton and sister ships engaged at 7 50 with two and a half hours of fire destroying three Spanish transports, the Pontoon, three gunboats and causing ships to be driven ashore or sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Manzanillo
Todd
United States
Wilmington
Sampson
Helena
Scorpion
Hist
Hornet
Wampatuck
Osceola
Associated Press
Lightning Kills In Boston Storm Damage Recalls Prostrations
A fierce thunderstorm drenched Boston area with 3.28 inches of rain in ninety minutes and fierce lightning striking homes and public buildings. Four heat prostrations were reported with victims Forrest Day Daniel Doherty Edward Sugar and Evan Rees. One man Frank Hall was killed instantly by a bolt while in a field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtons
Boston
Forrest E. Day
Lynn
Navy Yard
Massachusetts General Hospital
Daniel Doherty
Endicott Street
Faneuil Hall Cold Storage Company
North Market Street
Merchants Row
Edward Sugar
Arlington Street
Chelsea
Medford Streets
Evan Rees
Rockville Street
Mattapan
Mt. Bowdoin Station
Frank W. Hall
Leon P. Girouri
Charles Blunt
Charles H. Baldwin
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Norton
Storm scatters crowds at Crescent Beach bathers
A sudden storm hit Crescent Beach drawing about 600 bathers into the water as wind and rain lashed the shore. The main damage was crowded onshore with two women fainting from fatigue while the Oak Island Grove gathering and Italians from Boston faced the strongest impact. Winthrop escaped largely unscathed with cottages and yachts staying safe.
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Crescent Beach
Oak Island Grove
Point of Pines
Oak Island
King’s Sons
Boston
Winthrop
Thunderstorm Lashes Farmington New Hampshire Wrecks Homes
A severe thunderstorm struck Farmington New Hampshire causing extensive damage to small houses and business buildings. One truckman Frank Haynes was buried under debris and feared fatally injured as roofs were blown off and cellars flooded. Damage runs into thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
N. H
Frank Haynes
Man Killed in Nashua During Severe Storm
Nashua New Hampshire reports the severest rain wind and thunderstorm in memory on July 21 causing property damage to residences and factories. One man is killed as the storm sweeps through the city with heavy rainfall exceeding 3.28 inches and widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Lightning Kills Six Horses in West Roxbury Barn Fire
A storm strike on Holden Street destroyed Thomas F. Welch's barn in West Roxbury. Workman Thomas Fahey, 27, was knocked unconscious but recovered. Lightning ignited the barn, killing six horses and destroying hay and grain. estimated loss about $1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Welch
Holden Street
West Roxbury
Thomas Fahey
Welch
Lynn House Struck By Lightning Damage Estimated
The house of George Ricker on Neptune street was struck by lightning this afternoon. The bolt set clothing aflame in a room occupied by an invalid and her attendant but caused no injuries beyond shock. Property loss estimated around 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
George Ricker
Neptune Street
Junius Beebe
Lakeside
Wakefield
Montrose
Charles Walker
William Ridlon
Greenwood Avenue
Exeter
N. H
Ellery Palmer
Kensington
Charlies Evans
Lightning Strikes Waltham Buildings During Severe Storm
July 21 report from Waltham notes a severe storm with fierce lightning striking multiple sites. The Boston Manufacturing Company cotton mill, Congregational Church Boston branch, Main street grocer, Gifford's blacksmith shop, Tribune office, American steam laundry and several homes were damaged. A hydrant on Vale street was struck, flooding the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnsworth Street
Charles A. Poole
Sumner Street
George F. Carr
Hall Street
Vale Street
Tremont Lightning Strikes Tremont Cottage
Lightning damaged a Tremont cottage belonging to D Driscoll during a heavy shower at about 10 o clock. Miss Sadie Driscoll suffered cuts from flying glass. The nearby parsonage was struck but not seriously damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Tremont
D. Driscoll
Sadie Driscoll
Lightning Hits Four Haverhill Shoe Factories
A July thunderstorm struck four Haverhill shoe factories with minor damage while two barns in Bradford, two miles away, were completely burned. The city was dark and chaos followed the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Bradford
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Private Crocker
Schley the Tars
Flanagan
St. Augustine Meet
B. J. Wefers
J. F. Quinlan
M. W. Long
F. P. Leary
Natick H. S
W. N. Cunningham
Gloucester
Neil Scanlan
J. FP. Bennett
F. C. Bell
A. J. Steele
Cambridge
A. L. Remincton
Outing Aces
C. Sparrow
Nea H
T. KF. Macdowan
Tobin A. C
J. Sullivan
J. M. Jackson
J. A. Hart
Everett H. S
J. Connell
Everett H
J. Murphy
S G. A
J. W. Finnegen
Dorchester
J. J. Lyons
M. Sancoonnenee
John
J. Costello
St. Augustine’s A. A
J. Sullla
St. Augustine's
J. Carnes
Hyde
Maxwell W. Long
William Jennings
Battery A
C. J. O’connor
A. M
A. C
H. McGuinness
Jdweeney
G. J. Masters
Ree A
Frank Lynch
J. Hurley
John Boardman
J. E. Reardon
E J. Hackett
M. B. Furlong
South
P. Fitzsimmons
G. J. Riley
FE. H. S
I. L. Doyle
Hugh Geddes
Providence
J. Joes
J. Subkivan
St. A
T. E. Burke
S. Connesa
D. C. Fait
G. F. Dorman
J. Cregan
P. C
J. J. McLaughlin
D. Grant
J. Moynihan
C. E. Belding
Fiteburg
A. Jennings
H. Kane
Fear
Maria Teresa
Roy
Monmouth
Ill
Joseph B. Roy
Quincy
Castoria
le Tfbiten
Sultan
Mariani Wine
Yupiz Palace
Constantinople
Mavrogeny Pacha
Turkey
Ican
Mariani CO
West 15Th Street
New York City
la de Gent
Paris
Crescent
Lord Herschell
England
Canada
Farmington, N. H
Lynn House
Bolt
Waltham Buildings
Maine
John M. 8. Hunter
North Attleboro
Givens
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