31 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1899
Page
1
Newport regatta plans set after talks with Iselin and Duncan. Columbia to race Defender on August 2 and a second race on August 4. Columbia tests new mast in a bay spin while Vigilant and Navahoe plus Lyceum-Keatres remain scheduled for August 5.
The president stays at Hotel Champlain Clinton County New York with Mrs McKinley and walks with Commander Buckingham and Dr Rixey. He improves steadily and watches newspapers late at night. Weather turns cold and a light frost may come if skies clear. He follows San Domingo affairs closely via delayed New York and Washington papers.
Ten Eyck and Maguire sparked fierce aftershock as Bradford Boat Club members allege unfair foul ruling at the recent regatta. Maguire vows retirement from racing while Ten Eyck denies turning professional though speculation swirls about future matches and potential rivals such as Wray or Gendaur.
Mrs. Mary Foley of 2% Adams Street was kicked and punched at her home tonight by an unknown man who demanded Manor. She was taken to the hospital with two broken ribs as police began a search for the assailant.
Boston police superintendent Benjamin P. Eldridge remains seriously ill at his Neponset home after two months of worsening rheumatic illness and nervous complications. A physicians’ consultation and limited family briefings mark the latest effort as neighbors fear for his recovery. at 61, his retirement age looms if he improves.
A cloudburst and landslide toppled a bank on the Erie line at Port Jervis New York. Two engineers were killed and twenty six injured as an eastbound freight derailed and the Chicago express collided. Fire followed and many passengers were thrown down a 23 foot embankment before relief arrived.
Thirty yellow fever cases reported at the National Soldiers Home near Hampton with three deaths. Newport News and Hampton to be quarantined. Old Point authorities already sealed off the reservation. Public alarm prompts strict measures to curb spread.
Four thousand veterans are housed at the home and several large excursion parties visited or passed through last week, highlighting ongoing activities and attendance by groups.
A theft at the Ocean Side Hotel occurred this afternoon as a case containing diamonds, pearls, and other trinkets valued around 3000 dollars was taken from an apartment while the owners were away. No suspects named.
Jealousy and rage after a quarrel lead Giivanni Cherlino to shoot his wife Isabelle at their home 192 Forquer street. Four shots hit the woman's head. she dies within ten minutes. The husband then shoots himself. his recovery is doubtful.
Mauro Piquato and Michele Cimpa clashed after a domestic dispute at No. 3 Everett court. Piquato fired from a second floor window, wounding Cimpa in the chest area as officers arrested both men. Cimpa survived as doctors described a narrow escape with a downwardly deflected bullet.
The Hon. Clapp Spooner former Bridgeport mayor and Adams Express vice-president died at his Golden Hill home aged 75 after a long illness tied to a three year old accident when struck by a team driven by a drunken man.
Secretary Alger and Mrs. Alger returned to Washington. Alger will relinquish control of the War Department tomorrow and Elihu Root will take charge. Senator Burrows of Michigan rode the same train, unaware of Alger's presence until far from New York.
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