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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
6
District residents and authorities debate the Samaritan House collapse in Charlestown. Officials cite long term weakness and prior fires while some witnesses recall a gas explosion or blast, though police find no gas or fire traces.
Speakers at the second meeting of the Descendants of John Porter in Danvers included Rev. Horace Porter of Brooklyn Rev. A. P. Putnam D D Dr. George L. Porter of Bridgeport Conn Mrs Josephine Curtis Woodbury of Boston Porter descendant and her husband BE Frank Woodbury and Prof. E G Smythe of Andover.
General John B. Gordon opened the Confederate Veterans convention at Piedmont Park Auditorium. General Stephen D. Lee presented the historical committee report praising patriotism and unity. Old officers were re-elected: Gordon as commanding general, Lee of Mississippi as Tennessee department commander, Cable of Texas trans-Mississippi, and Wathampton of Virginia. Adjournment followed with plans to reconvene tomorrow.
Federal collector Gill reports ongoing demand for war revenue stamps. He announces John Early will run a new stamp sales room in the Federal building with $10,000 bonds and a $1,200 salary, selling gender specific stamp paper and envelopes to ease shortages.
Brookfield reports a man believed named Michael Campbell killed by a freight train. The body was dragged about 150 feet, severe mutilation noted. A paper with 38-m marked in coat pocket, a crucifix and Spanish dancer tattoo on arm, and a Ting Bros. Milford Mass hat mark identified on the victim.
A Cambridge committee organized in general charge of the midsummer carnival in aid of the Hospital for In curables announced a veteran firemen muster at 3 p.m. next Saturday at the Charles River Bicycle Park near Harvard Bridge. Ten entries, with parade routes from Cambridge Field to the park, were listed. Prizes total 150, 100, and 50. Multiple fire companies from Somerville, Waltham, Roxbury, Lynn and Cambridge will participate. Over 100 entries for the baby show and about sixty for the evening cake walk were reported.
The season opens with a named trip on Friday July 22. Hon. B Cc Clark funds three such trips and designates this first as Edward A Horton day. Each naming costs 100 dollars for twenty four hours of uninterrupted service and attention to sick babies. Additional cats will soon join the hospital. the fee for naming one remains 100 dollars.
Rumors say the Atlantic transport line was sold to the U S government and that Wilson and Furness- Leyland will buy to replace it. A plan for steamship consolidation to pool all lines is discussed with Atlantic receiving stock valued at 5 million in a 60 million capital pool. The consolidation would cover passenger and freight service from British ports to New York Baltimore and Philadelphia.
The Atlantic Transport Company has bought the fleet from London to New York. Captain Muir may command the Winifreda after Cestrian repairs. A Cambridge roofers outing ends with a near-drowning rescued by Martin O'Donnel and Dennis Sullivan. The Eleanor and Ituna yachts travel between New York Halifax and Bar Harbor. Newfoundland blockade runs fail and the Mayflower seizes a vessel at Cienfuegos Harbor. Walter Normine becomes engineer on the Charles L. Mather. Bathers flock to North End Park as crews man boats and ceremonies. Massasoit and Samoset, 30-ton fishing vessels, debut under Arnold & Winsor with Kenney Morris and Peter Green at the helm. Tug Fred B Dalzell receives a new shaft after a tow. The Leyland liner Cestrian awaits replacement by Captain Muir aboard Winifreda.
A large Boston Italian gathering at Enrico Cirri’s North End residence celebrated his survival from the Bourgogne wreck and wished him a safe continental tour. Attendees included leading Italian citizens and officials. speeches praised providential escape and plans for Cirri to sail from New York today aboard a La Compagne Generale steamer.
Maritime authorities in Havre and police plan an inquiry into the accusation that Austrian sailors seized one boat from the ill fated La Bourgogne and forced away the others. Sailors are expected by La Bretagne on Sunday.
Mr Bernard M Wolf owner of My Clothier at Hanover and Portland will present a free band concert at 7 30 this evening The Salem Cadet Band directed by Jean M Missud will perform for the first in a series of summer Friday night concerts.
The British Medical Journal reports the Prince of Wales shows considerable improvement after today’s examination. No operation is needed as his health remains very satisfactory and the knee injury described previously is healing.
The housesmiths and structural iron workers building the new Masonic Temple walked off the job yesterday. They protested that the Fawotite Fireproof Company of Philadelphia is attempting to set labor hours and conditions not previously used in this city.
A Boston traveler recounts his voyage to St Johns Newfoundland via the Newfoundland railway from Port aux Basques to St Johns. He praises excellent salmon and trout fishing and grand scenery including frequent caribou sightings from the car window. He notes Saturday departures from Boston on the Halifax and connections at North Sydney. Details at 290 Washington Street Boston.
The Castle Square Theatre presents Across the Potomac in its final performance of the week with strong Boston interest. Other notable acts include James Schonberg's war drama The Red White and repeated performances by Clifford and Huth at Keith's and the Sans Souci venue drawing crowds. The article also notes the upcoming Cubans at Austin Stone’s and a busy week at the Huntington Avenue Chutes and Boston Theatre vestibule exhibitions.
A vivid promotion of Bass Point Nahant as the Atlantic coast resort with a scenic inland and seashore blend. The hour voyage from Lincoln's Wharf passes Shirley Gut and the rugged North Shore coast, ending with Naval Brigade Band concerts daily and a 9 30 p m final boat on all days.
The Governor and Council granted a pardon to G. F. Haynes, formerly a lawyer, who had been sentenced to the South Boston House of Correction for forgery.
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