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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1898
Page
2
A short Omaha dispatch notes the death of Private Timothy Lamorey of Ames. The ninth regiment men in Camp Alger Virginia are informed of paymaster duties, weather, and camp life. Meals and uniforms are discussed, with focus on discipline and health.
The fourth death in the Eighth Massachusetts occurred at 5 42 a m from appendicitis Private Timothy O Lamprey of Company B Amesbury was brought to the hospital suffering cramps and exhaustion He lived in Salisbury Mass where she...
A 100 degree day at Camp Alger in Falls Church, Virginia spurred prayers for rain. A short afternoon shower cooled the grounds, and camp may move toward Bristol station. Major Marion gains praise as brigade surgeon. other officers visited by guests. Mass regiments plan a possible June 17 holiday with games. Provost guard clamps down on absences, with punishment including trenches and tree felling. O Sullivan Brothers and Merrimack Clothing ship dark shirts and tan shoes to two companies.
Timothy Osgood Lamprey born in Salisbury Mass twenty eight years ago served in Company B Sevent h Regiment M V M died leaving a widow and four children. Services in his honor were held at 2 p m in the company street by Chaplain Saunders. He enlisted just before departure for Framingham May 6th. He was a healthy man never sick. He leaves a widow and four children, the eldest eight. Also a mother, three brothers and three sisters survive him. The second item describes rain floods at camp with mud filled tents and flooded hospital tents but no serious injuries reported.
Camp Russell A Alger Dunn Spring Va June 8 1898 Colonel Fred Bogan writes Governor Wolcott after the Ninth Massachusetts regiments first week in US service arriving Dunn Loring Va June 1. He notes camp ground hardships officers appointments and drill progress praising Massachusetts militia and state support.
Governor Wolcott received General Palfrey Colonel Livermore and Colonel Robbins to discuss establishing a recruiting station at Framingham. They urged pre recruiting of volunteers and keeping Massachusetts regiments at maximum strength. Inspector General Carter answered questions as plans proceeded.
The friends of the Columbian Guards Company A Ninth Massachusetts Infantry at a Virginia camp have initiated a plan to assist the volunteers who joined the U S service. No military company in the area is left unconsidered as funds or relief are organized.
The Ninth Infantry boasts a historic career with famed names like Colonel Cass and a strong esprit de corps. On Wednesday evening, June 15, sympathizers will meet at Temperance rooms in Allen Street to support the company and honor absent members ahead of their centennial celebration on June 17.
Former Governor C Warren Lippitt presented a stand of the State colors to Rhode Island College of Agriculture at Kingston on June 13. President Washburn accepted the gift for the college and gave a patriotic response as attendees observed the ceremony.
A telegram from Henry Winslow, formerly of Waterville and Albion, states he is in perfect health after enlisting with the First Maine. His obituary had appeared in state papers, but the telegram supersedes those reports.
In the United States Circuit Court James E. O Leary awarded 8625 to recover 4000 damages for personal injuries while employed as a brakeman aboard the railroad. The ruling states the plaintiff suffered injuries while performing duties on the line.
An advertisement for the American Wringer Co. claims ready delivery of wringers by phone or mail, offering perfect order service cheaper and better than competitors. Two contact numbers and the Boston address at 7 and 79 Franklin street are listed.
A vivid account describes Sergeant Ernest Horvath of U S M C reacting aboard the Wabash as marines head for Cuba. The piece lists officers and their prior posts from Charlestown to Brooklyn and League Island, detailing the mobile force and leadership tied to the naval yard.
Officers and Marines from Portsmouth and League Island Navy Yard prepare for deployment to Cuba. Lieutenant Shaw and Captain Spicer express resolve to fight, while Corporal Murphy recalls service on the Maine and eagerness to join the patriots.
The ocean towboat Mercury of Boston Towboat Company sank a grawl boat of the United States Engineer Corps in the Bug Light narrows yesterday. Five men were thrown into the water and later brought ashore at Fort Warren by tug White Wings. Instrument set valued at 180 dollars and other tools and personal property were lost.
Officers of the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association consider securing a storehouse on the waterfront adjoining a wharf for landing South bound supplies. Vacant Commonwealth building rooms serve as storerooms. A new auxiliary association forms at Rowley. Hospital ship progress and a possible Governor advance of 50 000 from 500 000 war-appropriation discussed. Attorney General supports legal right. Senate may introduce a resolving to avoid complications.
Daniel Alexander Hazen leads a petition with several men to form a provisional militia company in Boston. John D. Monroe's company in Fall River has been accepted.
A flag will be raised at Fourth and Arlington Chelsea on Thursday AC Roop. A nice full band of music will start from Chelsea ferry at 7 30 p m. There will be good speaking.
Boston College announced special honors with certificates awarded across many departments. Names include Edward Costello, James Supple, Walter Flanigan, John Phinn, Francis Glover, and William Keen among others, for rhetoric, mathematics, chemistry, modern languages, and special English.
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