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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1900

Page

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Campania Sinks Bark Embleton In Irish Channel

Dense fog over the Irish Channel as the Cunard steamship Campania struck the bark Embleton en route from New York to Liverpool. Embleton sank instantly with eleven crew lost, including the captain. Campania arrived at Liverpool five and a half hours late with the bow stove in. Belief holds eleven perished. Belfast collision between Dromedary and Alligator kills five, injures fifty, legs amputated in many cases. around 600 aboard. Some others feared drowned.

London Irish Channel Cunard Line Campania Liverpool New York Embleton New Zealand Belfast Belfast Lough Dromedary Alligator

Boers Attack Rail Head Post Near Heidelberg

London dispatch reports Lord Roberts saying Boers assaulted a rail head post thirteen miles east of Heidelberg with three guns and pom pom. They were beaten off after a sharp engagement before reinforcements arrived.

Pretoria Heidelberg

Chase by police ends with two arrests in Russell area

Two colored men Wil la Keefe and Joseph K Johnson aged 30 and 38 fled from Officer Sonnerman of Station 3 after entreating Robert Gillon at 7 Russell Place. They dropped after two shots fired by the officer and were taken into custody. The men had stolen a silver watch and $40 from their guest and left their horse at 7 Russell Place earlier that morning.

West End Station 3 Willa Keefe Joseph K. Johnson Russell Street Russell Place Robert Gillon Bowen Mass Keefe Johnson Buncoéd Sonnervan Sonnerman

Fire destroys Red Stone stations and store in North Conway

Fire swept nine Central passenger and freight stations at Red Stone and the Maine and New Hampshire Granite Company general store in North Conway causing a $20,000 loss. A man seen fleeing a nearby barn after starting another blaze escaped into the woods.

North Conway N. H Red Stone Maine and New Hampshire Granite Company George B. Wyman

Incendiary Fire Destroys Middleton House and Barn

Otis Rennard's home and barn burned today as a woods fire diverted fire crew. Loss is about 9000 with 600 insurance. Property including furniture farming implements carriages and 160 hens destroyed while occupants were away.

Middleton Otis Rennard

Explosion Destroys Home Fire Alarm At 80 Emerald Street

An oil stove exploded on the second floor of a wood dwelling at 80 Emerald Street owned by John Mundo and occupied by Mary Kane. The blast caused a $15 fire and triggered Box 66 alarm at 20 o clock this morning.

Evory Emerald Street John Mundo Mary Kane

Brighton Brakeman Charged With Manslaughter in Worcester Death

Edward P. Morrison of Brighton was arrested after a blow from him killed Henry T. Layden, 22, a Foresters excursion member, in Worcester. Layden died of a fractured skull at Worcester City Hospital. Morrison, a Boston and Albany brakeman, is held without bail. hearing set for tomorrow.

Worcester Edward P. Morrison Boston& Albany Henry T. Layden Worcester City Hospital Morrison Brighton Boston Layden Foresters South Terminal

Safe robbery at Hall & Co office on Charlestown street

A break in at the Charles E. Hall & Co offices on Charlestown street occurred late Saturday night or Sunday morning. A former employee aided access through an unlocked rear window and the inner strong box was opened with a hammer. A boy was arrested, found with no cash, claiming the money was stolen from his grandmother. Police suspect a gang of youths and are keeping details quiet while pursuing leads.

Charles E. Hall & Co Charlestown Street

Oarsmen Return From National Regatta in New York

Millstream eight Jeffries Point four and Brig noli of Bradford Boat Club arrived on the Old Dominion after finishing at the national amateur regatta. East Boston fans lined the wharf to cheer, praising Frank Greer the singles champion and noting other crews would have fared well on the Harlem River. Brignoll and Chelsea supporters greeted Bradford and Millstream crews with pride as B A A boats house saw a quiet day and Labor Day plans began with BE Pope and J. Wise chosen for senior singles.

Millstream Jeffries Point Brignoli Bradford Boat Club New York Old Dominion Chelsea Ll Pope J. P. Wise

Boycott of Chinese Laundries Hits Chicago

The Chinese population in Chicago reports a boycott on laundries and truck farming due to Caucasian anti Chinese sentiment tied to unrest in China. Wu Sung Lee, a Chinatown banker, says many laundries have suspended operations and business has fallen sharply. He denies Chinese support for the Boxers and says some have offered services and property to aid foreigners in China.

Chicago Celestial Empire Wu Sung Lee Chinatown San Francisco China

Shot in Forest Park Springfield Park Fatal Shooting

Springfield July 22 Park Officer Arthur J Cleary shot and badly wounded Thomas McGrath in Forest Park. Cleary says McGrath insulted a young woman with a male companion. McGrath faces park ordinance charges. McGrath was wounded in the chest and head and taken to Springfield Hospital.

Springfield Arthur J. Cleary Thomas McGrath Forest Park Cleary McGrath Ward

Revere Beach Draws Largest Crowd of Season

Big Sunday rush to Revere Beach as 3600 bathers tracked the crowds from morning into night. No accidents or arrests at the beach though police report bikers on Malden street and fruit theft by youths. Crescent Gardens hosts two large sacred concerts with a strong rustic theatre bill. A gold watch found on the sand awaits claimant.

Revere Beach West Crescent Gardens Revere Town Malden Street

Nantasket Beach Draws Massive Crowd on Busy Day

Nantasket Beach drew a huge crowd with Chief Gilman of the reservation police and the state property superintendent estimating attendance at least 60 900.

Nantasket Nantasket Beach Gilman

Insurgents Suffer Heavy Losses in Manila Incident

In Manila on July 22 officials report last week 200 insurgents fatally hurt with 130 surrendering or captured. One hundred public safety items were seized. Twelve Americans were fatally hurt and eleven injured.

Manila

McKillop Tribute Concert Honors Local Hall

A testimonial sacred concert was held at Lyceum Hall East Boston for the widow of late professional ball player John L McKillop. Performers included Gilman’s Orchestra Sadie Merrigan Tommy Merrigan Henry J Bagley John Smith George Landrigan readers Haley and Flynn West and Williams comedians William J Henry George Durgan pianists Lawrence A Brignatt John Kelly cornetist.

John L. McKillop Lyceum Hall Boston Gilman Sadie Merrigan Tommy Merrigan Henry J. Bagley John Smith George Landrigan John J. Douglass Dan Coleman Joseph F. Carty Haley and Flynn West and Williams William J. Henry George Durgan Lawrence A. Brignatt John Kelly

Two Italians jailed after assault in the North End

Pietro Cataldo aged 26 of 152 Richmond Street and Raffaele Guer ente aged 23 of 1 Brince Street were locked up at Station 1 on charges of assault. They allegedly attacked a colored man named William Phillips in the North End.

North End Station 1 Pietro Cataldo Richmond Street Raffaele Guerente Brince Street William Phillips

Fall Injures Woman From Moving Car in Washington Lenox Area

Miss Amelia M. A. Ayers, 40, of 2% Shawmut avenue, alighted from a Norfolk House car at Washington and Lenox streets last night, slipped, and fractured her right hip and wrist. She was taken to City Hospital by Station 6 patrol wagon.

Amelia M. A. Ayers Shawmut Avenue Norfolk House Washington and Lenox Streets City Hospital Station 6

Nantasket Crowds Share Busy Sunday on the Reservation

A large Nantasket crowd filled the reservation as rules appeared elastic while bands and amusements operated Sunday. Customs clashed with regulations yet arrests were few, with visitors packing hotels like the Pacific House run by Colonel Nat Robinson and lively seaside attractions drawing crowds all day.

Nantasket Perkins Hull Weir River Press Cycle Club Columbia Union Brockton Nat’ Robinson Pacific House Pacific

Banner Bass Point Visit Draws 10000 Plus Visitors

Bass Point at Nahant enjoyed a busy day with over 10 000 visitors as Larri cain's Naval Brigade Band performed. The ostrich farm attracted crowds and Mrs Fitzgerald laid a three pound egg, with a second egg laid the next day. Two birds fought injuring one, and two more birds were trained to harness amid further season attractions.

Bass Point Larricain Naval Brigade Point Bird Ranch

Boston Oahspean Creed Promotes New Religion

A Boston group called Oahspeans following the book Oahspe holds meetings at 116 Huntington Ave led by Mrs. H. D. Kimball and I. J. Potter. They claim Oahspe reconciles Bible apparent inconsistencies, outlines multiple resur- rections, and aims to fund abolition of disused New England farms for spreading their faith.

Boston Huntington Avenue H. D. Kimball I. J. Potter Mr. Potter J. B. Newborough New York

Washington Campaign Battle Tightens as Parties Mobilize

The Democratic and Republican committees push hard using headquarters at the Metropolitan and Normandie hotels. Republicans place staff in every Washington department while Democrats plan an imperialism focused fight with anti imperialist rhetoric.

Washington Congressional Metropolitan Hotel The Normandie Republican Bureau Chicago Capitol Republican Congressional Committee Congressional Committee

Explosions damage transit cars in St Louis

Two explosions hit Streetcar lines in St Louis early this morning. A Southwestern division car on South Seventh street blew up destroying a rail section. A Broadway line car on South Broadway also exploded its front trucks. Mrs. Annie Kollmeier was wounded by a stray bullet on a Chouteau avenue car.

ST. Louis Transit Company Southwestern South Seventh Street Broadway South Broadway Annie Kollmeier Chouteau Avenue

Woman Fatally Run Over by Electric Car in Tiverton

Mrs. Robert Fletcher of Fall River, about 45, was fatally injured when struck by an electric car just across the Tiverton line in Rhode Island around 10 o clock tonight.

Fall River Robert Fletcher Tiverton R. 1

Stowaway Dog Attacks Captain At Sea Rescue

Captain John Harvey owner and master of the schooner J. M. Harvey reports a midlake attack by a mad behaving stowaway dog. First mate Albert Abraham killed the brindle bull with a club after the dog bit the captain on the breast and shoulders. The dog had been confined in the hold without sustenance before being released.

Chicago John Harvey J. M. Harvey Midlake Albert Abraham

William J. Gilmore 87 Services Tuesday at Bulfinch Place

William J. Gilmore, 87, died in the city. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. from Bulfinch Place Chapel. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Gilmore William J. Gilmore Bulfinch Place Chapel

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