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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1897

Page

2

Barnato's Rise and Fall Brightens South Africa's Financiers

A portrait of Barney Barnato, the South African financier and showman, detailing his ruthless expansion, creation of the Barnato Bank, and rapid wealth. It notes his alliances with Sir Edgar Vincent, social ascent in Paris, vast stock deals, and rumors of health strain amid speculation.

Barnato California Argonauts Edgar Vincent Edgar Barney London Sir Edgar South Africa Helen Dunscombe Duchess of Leinster Africa BS Barnato Paris Barnato Bank, Mining & Estate Corporation, Limited Cecil Rhodes Barnet Isaacs Othello Mathias Kimberley Cape Barnato Bank Earl Spencer Hyde Park Cape Town Kruger Transvaal

Robber Still At Large In Spring Lane Holdup

Police have no identification of the highwayman who robbed Miss Delia Lally at the Washington street corner and Spring lane area just before noon Saturday. A Roxbury youth formerly with Barker and Starbird was arrested later but failed to be recognized by robbery witnesses.

Delia Lally Washington Street Spring Lane Roxbury Barker & Starbird

Monon Railway to file refunding mortgage for bonds

In Indianapolis on June 14 the directors and stockholders of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company also known as the Monon authorized filing of a refunding mortgage on the company property to secure an issue of 15 000 000 dollars in bonds with Central Trust Company of New York acting as trustee or agent for the issue

Indianapolis Ind Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company The Monon Central Trust Company of New York

Chelsea Aldermen Tour Swampscott Oil Plant Noise Claims Scrutinized

The Chelsea Board of Aldermen visited the Standard Oil facility in Swampscott to assess odors and feasibility of an oil station in Chelsea. Officials from Chelsea, aided by attorney D Frank Kimball, faced opposition from locals and were briefed by Lynn official George H Sampson before continuing to Nahant Beach for a meal.

Chelsea Willard Howland Swampscott Kimball Hoag O’brien Gill Norton Roberts Rowe Keefe Tilden The Oil Company Chelsea Square Standard Company George H. Sampson Lynn Standard Oil Sampson Boston John Soley Marsh Nahant Beach Nahant

Kent Missing From West Medford Case

Kent missing. Fred A Kent aged 66, a Boston Custom House employee and respected citizen, has not been seen since leaving home June 4. Police alerted and efforts underway to locate him.

West Medford Fred A. Kent Boston Custom House

Victoria Jubilee Services Planned Across Dorchester Boston

Special preparations at Grace Episcopal Church Dorchester Street South Boston for a Jubilee service Sunday June 20 at 3 15 p.m. A full English cathedral service will be sung by sixty voices with delegations from English societies. St Matthew's South Boston holds Jubilee themed services with Rev A E George preaching at 10 30 a m. Accession Sunday tickets for Tremont Temple Jubilee events are in high demand prompting a repeat service at 7 30 p m with Dr Lorimer speaking on England and America.

Grace Episcopal Church Dorchester Street South Boston St. Matthew’s Church A. E. George British Charitable Society Boston Commandery St. George Boston Tremont Temple Lorimer England America

Brooklyn Arrives at Southampton for Naval Review

The United States armored cruiser Brooklyn arrived at Southampton from New York for the naval review off Spithead on June 26. Rear Admiral J. N. Miller is aboard to represent the U S navy.

Southampton Brooklyn J. N. Miller United States Navy Spithead New York

Bryan and Sewall Campaign Stops in Norfolk

Hon. William J. Bryan arrived with Hon. Arthur Sewall in Norfolk and met supporters at the Atlantic Hotel. Bryan spoke at the Y M C A and Armory Hall to about four thousand listeners before departing for Charlottesville.

Norfolk William J. Bryan Washington Arthur Sewall Maine Bryan Mr. Sewall Atlantic Hotel Sewall New York Armory Hall Charlottesville

Death of Fair Aeronaut in Tennessee River

Edith T. Bruno, an aeronaut, drowned in the Tennessee River at Chattanooga. Her buoying basket overturned and tangled ropes dragged her under. Henry Bell, a fisherman, recovered the body, which showed feeble signs of life before death ensued.

Chattanooga Tenn Edith T. Bruno Tennessee Henry Bell

Union Committee to Consider Seth Low Mayoral Nomination

The Citizens' Union executive committee met in New York and heard a subcommittee report on Seth Low as a potential mayoral candidate for Greater New York. If adopted, the report goes to the committee on organizations at its next meeting.

New York The Citizens’ Union Seth Low Greater Committee On Organizations Gir, Low

Hood's Sarsaparilla Reported to Purify Blood

Miss Abbie J. Freeman of South Duxbury Massachusetts recounts recovery from a cold, catarrh and bronchial trouble after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She notes improved appetite, sleep, and strength for herself and her delicate nephew. Hood's Pills are advertised as companions to the tonic.

Hood Miss Abbie J. Freeman South Duxbury Mass

Eight ordained ministers at Tufts Goddard Chapel service

Fair Pastors West Medford reports eight men and three women were ordained at Goddard Chapel Tufts College. Rev John C Adams delivered the address as President Capen introduced the candidates: Benton Bissell Earle Ellis Fortier Stirling Macduff Robbins Smith Taylor Thompson Walker.

West Medford Goddard Chapel Tufts College John C. Adams D. D President Capen Herbert Elmon Benton Newtonville Flint Mandrin Bissell Wellesley Augusta Gertrude Earle Somerville John Eilis Lowell George Ferdinand Fortier Isabella Stirling Macduff Claremont N. H

Derailment Kills Engineer in Indiana Heat Wave

Train No. 2 derailed at Stone station near Ridgeville thirty miles north of Richmond Indiana. Engineer David Kramer died under the engine and Fireman Grabel and Baggage Master Martin Minch were injured. No passengers harmed. Heat suspected to have caused track spread.

Richmond Ind Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Stone Station Ridgeville Here David Kramer Grabel

Bomb scare in Paris as second tube found near scene

Paris authorities report locating a second tube filled with powder and scrap iron near yesterday's blast site. They suspect the culprit may be the same person who planted explosive tubes in Place de la Concorde during Emperor Nicholas's recent visit.

Paris Place de la Concord Nicholas

Rebellion threatens Mashowing camp in Bechuanaland

Intelligence reports 600 natives attacked the Mashowing police camp in Vryburg Bechuanaland. Six policemen were killed and 100 volunteers have been sent to the outbreak site, near the January rebellion area.

Vryburg Bechuanaland Mashowing

Daughters of Eireann Hosts Largest East Boston Bon-Bon Party

The Daughters of Eireann Hibernian night at Hibernian Hall Havre street drew about 1500 Hibernians from Boston area divisions. Michael Cavanagh cites it as the largest party yet in East Boston with Fitz's Orchestra providing the concert and Mary Cavanagh directing the floor, aided by Anna Digan.

Hibernian East Boston Daughters of Eireann Ladies’ Auxiliary

Diamond Pin Heist At City Barber Shop

John Myers of 13 Lewis street visited Fred Caragelo at 243 North street for a shave last evening. Myers wore a $15 diamond pin on his scarf which a barber assistant allegedly grabbed during the robe toss. The barber was arrested.

John Myers Lewis Street Fred Caragelo North Street Myers

Water Battle Shooter for Medicine Show Pleads Guilty

James Gaffney 28 from Moosup Conn pleaded guilty in Providence District Court to daylight robbery. After a manhunt in Richmond and Foster towns he was captured at Ponegansett Lake, swam across the water, fired at Sheriff Colvin, and was held on $500 bail awaiting September grand jury.

Providence R. I Scituate and Fester Woodlands Cranston Prison James Gaffney Moosup Conn Manfred Bennett Richmond Village Colvin Stonegansett Turnpike Ponegansett Lake Henry Smith Foster Smith Gaffney

Police Stop Fight After First Round in Boston New York Bout

Police Captain Schmitberger halted the scheduled eight round bout between Dick O'Brien of Boston and Fred Lyon of Indiana after the first round. Seventeen prisoners were taken to the station house and later bailed at 500 dollars each as arraignments set before Justice Peele. Morrison led Le Roy before the stoppage and won the decision.

New York Schmitberger Dick O’brien Boston Fred Lyon Indiana Chip Morrison Cincinnati Billy Leroy Morrison Leroy Walter DeBaun O’brien Martin Dowling

Walcott and Tracy Fought Six Rounds With No Decision

In Philadelphia on June 14 Joe Walcott the Boston colored boy and Tom Tracy of Australia fought six rounds at the Arena. Both fighters showed form with frequent clinches and exchanges. Walcott landed body and neck blows, the crowd heard no decision despite a hot end sequence with both men on the floor.

Philadelphia Joe Walcott Boston Tom Tracy Australia Arena Tonight Walcott Tom Tracy Yom

Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit Boston Lady

A Somerville resident reports lasting back pain relief after one box of Doan's Kidney Pills from Knight's Pharmacy in Boston. She urges others to try the Old Quaker remedy, noting immediate relief and no need for further doses. Sold nationwide by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Dean Knight’s No. 99 Court St Boston Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Town Meeting Keeps Eye on Sewer Matters in Winthrop

Large turnout discussed sewer and water issues as residents debated purchasing Revere Water Company assets. A seventeen member committee was formed to study town relations with the company while authorizing a $3658.78 credit transfer and a $120 for incidentals. Debates on drainage costs and contractor hiring sparked criticism, but the vote on the drainage appropriation was ultimately postponed.

Winthrop F. J. Morse Revere Water Company C. R. Morse Highlands George C. Marden David Floyd Root William Morgan Sunnyside Avenue Johnson Avenue Morgan Marden Mr. Morgan Craibe William McNeil Floyd George Sleeper

Oxford honors editors and premiers with honorary degrees

London June 14 reports the University of Oxford awarding honorary degrees to Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada Sir William Whiteway premier of Newfoundland and E H Godkin editor of the New York Evening Post among the recipients.

London University of Oxford Wilfred Laurier Dominion of Canada William V. Whiteway Newfoundland EH. L. Godkin New York Ovening Post

Rival Rowing Camps Prep for Big Race on June Fourth

In Poughkeepsie crews from Harvard Columbia and Pennsy train along the Hudson. Kellogg of Columbia fresh men succumbs to fever but returns soon. Harvard tests a new Davy shell while coach Lehmann and Francis Peabody lead visits with Yale oarsmen. Sailor-propeller troubles buoy Pennsy spirits as crews duel toward race day with car allocations announced for Yale Harvard Cornell press and railroad entourages.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Kellogg Columbia Crum Elbow Harvard Columbian Cowles Herreshoff Crimson Daisy Pressprich Harvard Varsity Lehmann Boston Francis Peabody, Jr Peabody Mr. Lehmann Red Top Mr. Peabody William Anson Beard Yale Pennsy Ward Hoyle Philadelphia Guy Richards William Meikelham Cornell

Freshmen Fall to Varsity in Four-Mile Rowing Test

Captain Bailey and Coach Cook pushed the crew through a four mile course at Gale's Ferry as rain and wind eased. The freshmen led briefly but the varsity pulled away to win by four lengths, with Casper Whitney of New York watching from a launch.

Gale's Ferry Conn Bailey Cook Varsity Casper Whitney New York

Metropolitan Rowing Regatta Entries Set for Thursday

The regatta committee of the Metropolitan Rowing Association met at the B A A club house to consider entries for the regatta on the Charles River Thursday. Races start at 1:80 o'clock with novice single and senior singles events listing crews from Weld Boat Club Riverside B C West Club Lyon Rowing and Athletic Club and Columbian YW Association among others.

Metropolitan Rowingociation the Charles E. Blake Weld Boat Club James O'Brien Riverside B. C G. Blatchford West Club W. Hagan Lyon Rowing

American Wringer Co Consolidates Stores to 80 Arch Street

Our rapidly growing business consolidates two stores at 18 and 15 Broadway extension and 2 and 81 Cornhill into one large establishment at No 80 Arch Street between Summer and Franklin. The central location offers large show rooms to display Clothes Wringers Bissell Carpet Sweepers Washing Machines Mangles Garden Hose and Oil Stoves with prices from 1.25 upward and repair by mail or telephone.

Broadway Cornhill Arch Street Summer Franklin Streets Washington Street American Wringer Co Ste Gevin

Rowing Regatta Details and Officials Listed

The report catalogs race lineups from various clubs including Weld B C Union B C and Lynn Rowing and Athletic Association, naming boats, stroke seats, bows and subs for junior through senior events. It also lists the regatta committee officials such as Referee Eugene Buckley and starter G L Belbois with roles for timers judges and course clerks.

A. Gelnet S. Baxter George Lawson Weld B. Merrill F. O. Hedges D.wen R. Burnham Rand City Point Rowing Association William Berrigas Lynn Rowing and Aie ‘Association Kert P. Blake Union B. C We B. C Casey R. Dillon Reardon Noon Bow J. J. Ee Weld B. C W. McCaffrey Shawmut Rowin J. J. Whitehead Columbian Rowing Association Joseph Maguire Aes B. C Hardingstroke J. Dinsmore R. Willard Struntington P. Davis Bigelow F. Pstoddard P. C. Robinson Sharke J. W. Knowlton B. H. Morrill Lynn C. Foster Arthur Grinnell Johnson T. FB. Lagallo A. Aes Sharp E. J. Harrigan Millstream B. C P. Lyons Mahonen J. Golden E. McDonald S.west J. Barry P. McDonald Davis Ponecrepatets Eetes B. C F. den Ns BeBlois Blake LG ‘Oleman Garrett Tin EB. Woods R. Bancroft A. W. Pierce G. E. Orton Davis and Bigelow Eugene Buckley G. L. Belbois J. J. Corrigan John T. Delaney J. G. Lathron Harvard Cabotorse J. Frank Facey Riverside B. C

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company offers escort

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company voted unanimously to provide escort services for British veterans attending the Victorian Jubilee Association event in Mechanics Hall on June 21.

Victorian Jubilee Association Mechanics’ Hall

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