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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1898

Page

6

U S S San Francisco Beached Off Cape Cod For 12 Hours

Highland Light June 13 The flagship San Francisco with Commander Howell ran aground near High Head life saving station in thick fog while returning to Provincetown. After eight hours of hard work by crew and four Boston tugs including Exsie Mercury Juno and Fred B Palzell the ship floated free at high water and set sail for Provincetown uninjured.

Highland Light San Francisco Howell Cape Cod High Head Boston Provincetown Peaked Hill Inner Bar Leary Howison Charlestown Navy Yard Exsie Mercury Juno Fred B. Palzell

Massachusetts General Court Schedules Harbor Fortifications Visit

The Senate plans an afternoon harbor visit to view fortifications arranged by Boston members. debates center on the Rutland Massachusetts Hospital project and the control of trustee expenditures. House actions include payroll, haversacks, state tax, and codification of election laws, with multiple votes and engrossments across both chambers.

House Senate Great Boston Putnam Bradlee Massachusetts Hospital Rutland Ways and Means Board of Trustees Gallivan Roberts Bartlett Haverhill David A. Mahoney George S. Selfridge Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Marden Stoneham Parsons Greenfield Rice Worcester Committee On Ways and King Messrs. Saunders McCarthy and Clarke Suffolk Soule Bristol Irwin Hampshire Cape Messrs. Roe Rourke Woman's Charity Club

Derrah's Street Railway Guide Highlights New England Lines

A brisk notice on the Derrah Street Railway Guide notes rapid growth of electric railway traffic in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The pocket volume, endorsed by Massachusetts street railways, contains about ninety halftone views and reflects Derrah's nine years with West End Street Railway. Published by Robert H Derrah at 115 Devonshire Street Boston, it sells for 16 cents at hotels, newsstands and stations.

Massachusetts Rhode Island Derrah West End Street Railway Company New England Massachusetts Street Railways Robert H. Derrah Devonshire Street Boston

Assistant Secretary Orders Release of Spaniard From Arrest

Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn ordered Brigadier General Frank at New York to release Eduardo Montes, seized on the steamer Tartar Prince. Authorities found no incriminating papers or espionage links in Montes baggage, and an investigation concluded he was not a spy.

Washington Meiklejohn Frank Department of the East New York Eduardo Montes Spain

Eduardo Montesi and Mafia Ties Linked in Brooklyn

New York report details Eduardo Montesi a Brooklyn nightclub dealer and hotel owner linked by police to Mafia pockets in South Brooklyn. Once penniless Italian immigrant he built a five story hotel at Hamilton Avenue and Union Street and ran a selective portrait shop.

New York Eduardo Montesi Hamilton Avenue Brooklyn Rome Italy Union Street Hamilton Arenue Spain

Leiter Admits Losses in Wheat Deal Amid Market Slump

Chicago traders focus on Joseph Leiter as wheat prices dive with large liquidations in Chicago and the Northwest. Leiter says his options are liquidated and cash wheat would be trusteed, while admitting losses tied to his European ventures.

Chicago Board of Trade Joseph Leiter

Wheat Circles Stir Over Bull Clique Rumors

New York June 18 Wheat shocks spread rumors about Chicago bull clique financials. July option at Minneapolis Duluth fell about 22 cents amid selling by locals and foreigners. Prices later firmed on export news with July at 8 83 and September at 7 57 8.

New York Chicago Minneapols Duluth

Leiter transfers wheat as market collapses loom

A Chicago despatch reports Leiter has moved his June wheat to Armour and September wheat to Lamson. It says Northwest bull interests collapsed but Leiter will not file an assignment. Options liquidated and spur wheat to be trusteed as Minneapolis wheat slumps about 20.

Chicago Boston Leiter Armour Lamson Bull Northwest Spur Minneapolis

Kutnow’s powder claims cure for stomach to bladder diseases

No tonic but a cure says Kutnow’s improved effervescent powders erase disagreeable symptoms and cure ailments of the stomach liver kidneys and bladder. It promotes appetite sound sleep bright eyes and renewed stamina for mental and physical work. A course supposedly rolls off years and recalls schoolboy energy to run laugh and dance.

Kutnow

Marines Recruiting Drive Seeks Able Bodied Men

United States Marine Corps calls for enlistment in wartime. Eligible men age 21 to 24 or 25, citizens or those declaring intent, of good character, able to speak read and write English, height 5 feet 5 inches to 6 feet 8 inches. Apply in person at 80 Portland Street Boston Massachusetts.

U. S. Marine Corps United States Portland St Boston Mass

All the Comforts of Home Charm at Castle Square Theatre

William Gillette's German comedy adaptation draws packed crowds with robust cast led by J H Gilmour as Alfred Hastings and Walter Perkins as Tom McDow. Lilian Lawrence and Maude Odell receive strong notices. Dewey souvenir spoons promised at tonight's show. matinees daily. Charity Ball noted for next week.

William Gillette Americcan Castle Square Boston Josephine Bender Horace Lewie Theodore Bender Dewey

Around the Town at Tremont Theatre Opens Third Week

The Tremont Theatre production Around the Town enters its third week with John E Henshaw Richards and Canfield Dick Bernard Catherine Lingard Kitty Mitchell and May Ten Broeck delivering familiar hits The Bunker Hill Day matinee at 2 pm features new military scenes and souvenirs The company tours two tally ho coaches and performs the Star Spangled Banner at the monument The next Monday adds Mae Lowry as lead female in the redesigned edition with cast changes

Tremont Theatre John E. Henshaw Richards and Canfield Dick Bernard Catherine Lingard Kitty Mitchell May Ten Broeck Bunker Hill Charlestown Sam John Bull Mae Lowry Donnelly and Girard

Notable vaudeville bill packs variety and star turns

Keith presented a varied program with many musical acts. Alexander Heindl, Sig Orisini, H. Besserer, the Cosmopolitan Trio, Eckert and Heck, and Lovenberg's orchestra impressed. Carl Dammann tumblers, Rio brothers, Willie St Clair, Coulson sisters, Miles and Raymond, Felix Morris, A. O. Duncan, and George Evans teased laughs. New biographs drew applause and war cartoons plus timely news photos rounded out the show.

Mr. Keith Alexander Heindl Soston Sig. Orisini H. Besserer Eckert and Heck Professor Lovenberg Sousa Cavalleria Rusticana Carl Damann Rio Brothers Willie St. Clair Coulson Sisters Miles Raymond Felix Morris Chevalier Rosina George Evans Gies

Hollis Street Theatre Ends Fifth Week With Holiday Finale

Crowded house welcomed The Telephone Girl last evening as the fifth and final week began at Hollis Street Theatre. A holiday matinee on Friday with patriotic features marks the red, white and blue finale before the season ends with Saturday’s performance.

Hollis Street Theatre Bunker Hill

Nugget Nell at Palace Theatre Promises Thrills and Romance

The Palace Theatre presents Nugget Nell this week with J. Walter Kennedy leading an excellent company. The show blends drama with thrilling romance and features Budd Bunken as a strong Western sport as an appealing hero. Two performances daily, matinee and evening.

Palace Theatre J. Walter Kennedy Kennedy

AT THE CHUTES CHUTING SEASON OPENS WITH ATTRATIONS

The chuting season is underway with many local and suburban bicycle clubs organizing parties and a run finishing at Huntington Avenue grounds. Animals such as horses donkeys and ponies attract families with children admitted at half price. The Chutes band provides music and new attractions are planned, open daily 1 to 11 PM with 10 cent admission.

Huntington Avenue Chutes

Albert Brings Muscle Exhibition to Austin and Stone's Museum

An eager crowd gathered at Austin and Stone's Museum to watch Albert, who arrived from across the water for a full body development exhibition. He claims strict daily training and a hard life, aiming to reach 100 years of age.

Austin & Stone Boston Albert

Vaudeville Show Draws Crowd with Varied Acts

The revue features Dollie, Shannon and Bessie Gordon in a fresh hit act since their first appearance. Favorites include Professor Rodney the smoke artist, Tom Nolen, the Conyers sisters, the Payne Trio, Rose Wolfe, Louis Thaeroux, and the master Mansons along with several others in a dynamic bill.

Dollie Shannon Bessie Gordon Professor Rodney Tom Nolen Conyers Whero Corringy Brothers Rose Wolfe Louis Thaeroux Master Mansons Kelly Espie McCoy Murry Bryant and Cleaver

Wagner Night Charm at Music Hall Promenade

Last night’s Music Hall promenade concerts drew a large crowd for a program of Wagner works and popular selections. Tonight repeats with bright numbers including the Admiral Dewey March and pieces by Strauss Fatinitza selections the Fencing Master and a violin solo by Mr. Schnitzler.

Music Hall Admiral Dewey Fatinitza Schnitzler

People's Day Draws 3000 to Boston Theatre Exhibition

More than 3000 visitors viewed the nude paintings on display including Judith The Temptation of St Anthony Da Rimini and Nana at the Bath proving wide public interest in fine art.

Boston Theatre

Gorman's Minstrels Delight Norumbega Park Crowd

Gorman's Minstrels drew a thoroughly satisfactory crowd at Norumbega Park yesterday. The zoo and the electric fountain attracted children, and new wildlife specimens were added last week with more expected to follow.

Gorman Norumbega Park Zoo

Nickelodeon on Hanover Street Draws Crowd with Aquatic Show

The Nickelodeon on Hanover street attracted a large audience yesterday. A popular feature was the aquatic exhibition in the large tank with young noted performers presenting water feats. The theatre stage offered female minstrelsy and vaudeville, and the curio halls housed various oddities and attractions.

Nickelodeon Hanover Street

Great Year for Farmers Exports Hit New Highs

Washington reports the United States will exceed previous export records for agricultural products in the fiscal year ending June, with total exports likely around 835 million dollars. Breadstuffs and provisions rise, especially hog products like bacon and lard, driving gains versus last year and 1895.

Washington United States Bureau of Statistics

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