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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1899

Page

4

Loss in New Richmond Cyclone Kills 126

Rescue efforts resumed after night rain as militia arrived to guard ruins and speed aid. The toll was put at 126 dead with 6 missing and 128 injured amid $3 million in property damage. Victims include Ward Williams hardware store collapse and Hawkins family tragedy. A boy with a kodak perished.

New Richmond Wis St. Paul Minneapolis Madison Milwaukee Ward Williams Hawkins Nicholas Padden Michael Heffron

Premier Loubet Poincare Cabinet Formation Report

On June 14 President Loubet received M Poincare to form a new Cabinet. Later it was announced Poincare asked the President to appoint Arthur J MacKusick as part of the arrangements. A wedding reception followed at 69 Concord Avenue with Miss Alice Fairbrother of Dorchester and Albert R MacKusick as maid of honor and best man. The couple will reside on Newbury Street in Boston after a Hudson tour.

Arthur J. MacKusick Alice Fairbrother Dorchester Albert R. MacKusick James K. Hooper Harry A.mackusick Charles B. Mackusick Elbridge H. Greene Charles Medway Concord Avenue Hudson Newbury Street Boston Loubet France

Leader Seeks Delay in Cabinet Formation

The report notes that a leader has been granted until tomorrow to form a Cabinet as he has not yet been able to meet certain statesmen he wishes to consult.

Loubet Might Pardon Christiani After Assault Verdict

Paris report says President Loubet may grant clemency to Baron Christiani who was sentenced to four years in prison for assaulting the president at the Auteuil race course. The Figaro notes the president’s remark that four years will pass quickly after the conviction.

Paris The Figaro Baron Christiani Loubet Auteuil

Nazro and Barrett Wedding at Third Universalist Church

The Nazro-Barrett wedding drew hundreds to the Third Universalist Church in North Cambridge. Groom Charles R. Nazro of Hollis Street and bride Annie Louise Barrett of Walk er Street exchanged vows with Rev. F O Hall officiating and George Mendall Taylor at the organ. The couple will spend the summer in Winthrop.

Nazro-Barrett Third Universalist North Cambridge Charles R. Nazro Hollis Street Annie Louise Barrett Edward G. Barrett Walker Street F. O. Hall George Mendall Taylor Louis G. Parrett Charles R. Teele Arthur S. Bennink Marshall Nazro H. Nelson Plummer Isaac Bradford Philip L. Nazro Grace F. Barrett Edith M. Barrett Alice G. Barrett Alma Nazro Winthrop

Miss Mabel Shapleigh Weds William Cochrane at Melrose

Miss Mabel Haywood Shapleigh daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Shapleigh of Melrose and William Lewis Cochrane were married yesterday afternoon at the Orthodox Congregational Church Melrose in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Simms with many friends in attendance.

Mabel Haywood Shapleigh William A. Shapleigh Melrose Wiliam Lewis Cochrane Orthodox Congregational Church Dr. Simms

Ardelle MacKusick Weds Harry Yeomans at St James Church

Ardelle MacKusick daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy MacKusick marries Harry Grey Yeomans in a ceremony at St James Episcopal Church North Cambridge. Rev Percy Gordon officiated with the bride given away by her brother as part of the rites.

Ardelle MacKusick Leroy Co. MacKusick Harry Grey Yeomans St. James's Episcopal Church North Cambridge Percy Gordon

Miss Dorothy May Cofran Weds Albert Goldsmith Clifford

Miss Dorothy May Cofran married Albert Goldsmith Clifford of Roxbury at the Cofran home 95 Concord Avenue Cambridge with Rev. W. N. Mason officiating. Miss Clara Sands and Frank Sands served as bridal party. four flower girls attended. They will reside at 47A Creighton Street Roxbury.

Dorothy May Cofran Albert Goldsmith Clifford Roxbury W. N. Mason Noah M. Cofran Concord Avenue Cambridge Clara Sands Portsmouth Frank Sands Kennebunk Grace Clifford Maud Corran Edna Guild Marion Guild Creighton Street

Benney Hurt In Bicycle Accident On Washington Street

A. A. Benney compositor at the Boston Post sustained a dislocated and broken ankle after a bicycle crash on a watered Washington Street slope near School. He is recovering at Emergency Hospital with a plaster cast expected for five weeks and home departure planned today. The incident spurred plans for a Post Herald charity game to aid his recovery.

A. A. Benney Boston Post Washington Street School Benney Boston Post Baseball] Association Baseball League Post Herald

Battery Ordered 10 Long Island Head

The Seventh United States Artillery battalion stationed at Portsmouth New Hampshire is ordered to Long Island Head Boston Harbor. A detachment with headquarters at Fort Warren has resided there through the past winter. The regiment formed during the Spanish American War expansion now awaits coastal stationing with regimental HQ at Fort Adams Newport Rhode Island.

Seventh United States Artillery Portsmouth N. H Long Island Head Boston Harbor Fort Warren Seventh Artillery Spain North Atlantic Fort Adams Newport R. I

Knife Wielder Clark Pleads Guilty in Knife Assault Case

James Clark, indicted for assaulting four people with a knife with intent to murder at the North End on May 6, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon without intent to kill before Judge Dewey in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday. He faces sentencing this afternoon.

James Clark Grand North End Dewey Superior Criminal Court Clark

Funeral for Grace L. Lemon Held in Watertown

Grace L. Lemon died Friday. Her funeral from Edward L. Lemon’s Watertown home featured simple services led by Rev. Reuben Kidner of Boston’s St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Performers Annette Welch and Frederick L. Benjamin sang, J. T. Whelan played, and burial followed at Mt. Auburn in the family lot with Episcopal rites.

Grace Ll. H. Lemon Edward L. Lemon Marion Road Watertown Reuben Kidner St. Andrew's (Episcopal) Church Boston Annette Welch Frederick Ll. Benjamin J. T. Whelan Cathedral of the Holy Cross Mt. Auburn Kidner

Senate approves cession of Caroline Ladrones Pelew Islands

The Senate adopted a bill ceding the Caroline Islands Ladrones Islands and Pelew Islands to Germany in a June session. The decision follows long negotiations and affects Pacific territorial waters.

Madrid Senate Caroline Islands Ladrones Pelew Islands Germany

Missing coats and trousers reported at Blue Hill Avenue

William Williams of 8 Blue Hill avenue reports two black cheviot coats and striped trousers stolen from his room yesterday. A lodger who stayed briefly is suspected. described as stout with dark complexion, 35, about 4 feet 6 inches tall.

William Williams Blue Hill Avenue

Young cyclist aims for 1000 mile continuous ride in New York

August Egloff of the Century Wheel Club, at 22, rode his 600th mile by 11:30 pm and planned a 1000 mile relay style run after stopping near Bedford Fountain. By 2 pm he reached 900 miles and remained in good form, paced by tandem teams, seeking the New York to Boston record and a potential world mark.

New York Egloff Century Wheel Club of America Bedford Fountain Brooklyn Merrick Road Gus Egloff Century Road Club Boston Charles Fehlhauer Adoph Lehritter Nassau

James Bartlett Malden Banker and Mason Dies

James Bartlett a longtime Malden resident and respected figure died at his home 505 Pleasant Street. He was the oldest charter member of Mt. Vernon Lodge of Masons and a longtime Universalist Church member. He served as a bookkeeper in Faneuil Hall market for fifty years.

James Bartlett Malden Pleasant Street Mr. Bartlett Mt. Vernon

Storm Strikes Portage Lake Shore Towns

A special to the Record from Houghton Michigan reports twenty four hours of exceptional rain causing floods on Portage Lake shores. Hancock and Houghton suffer heavy damage to streets sewers railroads and embankments from the high waters.

Chicago Houghton, Mich Portage Lake Hancock Houghton

Garden party planned to aid Carney Hospital

At the Parker House last evening, prominent men and the auxiliary to the Ladies of Charity organized a festival to raise funds for Carney Hospital. They voted to hold the Apollo Garden event on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with tables run by ladies from Boston parishes.

Carney Hospital Ladies of Charity Parker House South Boston Apollo Garden Boston

Heat Wave Test and Drought Stretch Shimmer on Atlantic

The piece chronicles an oppressive heat day on Atlantic Avenue with 102 on sunlit corners and 91 in shade, notes humidity as the true culprit, and records rainfall deficits since April. It cites drought forecasts, a breaking rain tease, and cites local runners Frank Butler and C B Jack winning races in Boston and Reading.

Boston Riders Win First Night Meet at Woodside Park

Philadelphia weathered a large crowd for the season opening bicycle track race held at Woodside Park. The team race used the Australian system, unlimited distance, ending when a team passed the other. Boston fielded Eudie McDuffee and Nat and Frank But-

Philadelphia Woodside Park Boston Eudie McDuffee Nat and Frank But

Brookline Swimming Club Exhibition Advances Local Talent

The Brookline Swimming Club held a natatorium event last evening with a large turnout including Cambridge officials. Top finishes included Garrison and Moore in the 50-yard dash heats, Greene winning the club member title, and a tense relay between Brookline grammar school teams.

Brookline Swimming Club Brookline Natatorium Tappan Street Cambridge Messrs James Green George P. Moore William L. Garrison, Jr A. Potter James Greene Leslie Rich Frank Johnson H. Holm Williams Greene McCormack John A. Leavitt Newton George Moore Moore Holm Messrs. Moore W. Holm Garrison Peter S. McNally

Brae Burn Open Golf Results Lead By Travelli In Heat

C J Travelli of Brae Burn wins first day of Brae Burn Golf Club open with 1 up. Falvey Bowdoin and George Wright tied for second at even par. Heat and rain affected play. mixed foursomes to follow with 23 entries. Summary lists scores and handicaps for many Brae Burn players and guests.

Brae Burn Golf Club C. J. Travelli Brae Burn Club F. A. Falvey Boston Golf Club H. L. Bowdoin Oakley Club George Wright Wollaston Club Heap Brae Burn St FP A. Falvey Boston Wollaston H. L. Bowden Brae BE. Leonard E. F. Woods C. S. Street A. G. Lockwood Commonwealth Heyl C. Pletcher H. C. Perkins S. Underwood Oakley G. T. Lincoln L. Fowle G. Hardy PB. Blackman Weedland C. BE. Wry Florida D. Thomas C. E. Sweet G. H. Phelps H. Bally Newton Centre F. H. Gurtis Fletcher Rae Burn A. Frost Bee E. H. Rogers W. A. Griffith Winchester J. F. Morrill H. L. Aver C. P. Flagg A. H. Dorsey E. A. Wilkie Newton A. J. Wellington W. E. Hubbard W. B. Merrill H. J. Sewall D. T. Kidder NX. Robbins H. B. Day

Manchester Beats Newport 9 to 7 in Sharp Game

Manchester won 9 to 7 over Newport in a game noted for its prettiness and solid defense. Shires hit a ninth inning homer with two on, while Foley limited Manchester to nine hits. Notable plays included clear fielding by Gallagher and three steals by Niland and others. Attendance around 350 as Lang umpired.

Manchester N. H Newport Galagher Foley Shires Cheeversees Hickey Carney Niland Regan Lake Fitzmaurice Hanna Kennedy Murphy Gallagher Armstrong Halls B? Ey Pres Foley Are-Lang

Troops Extend Control as Battle Rages at Cavite Coast

American forces push to secure the coast to Cavite after a fierce engagement that left about 400 insurgents killed or wounded. Refugees, mostly women and children, fled to American lines as Bacoor and surrounding ruins showed the war’s destruction.

Fourth Cavalry Bacoor Cavite

Otis Reports Santa Province Action Near Zapote River

Manila June 14 Otis transmits a report on Wheaton and Oven troops occupying from Bacoor southward with scouting west and along Zapote River. He notes the enemy withdrew to Imus abandoning the bay country and cites a severe engagement with ten killed and forty wounded for the Americans while the enemy suffered several hundred casualties and fifty buried. He predicts no major future southern counterattack.

Manila Washington Lawton Wheaton Ovenshine Bacoor Zapote River Imus Bay Country Otis

Jeffries Versus Sharkey Bout Dominates Boxing News

Reports confirm a twenty five round world title bout between Jeffries the champion and Sharkey the robust challenger at Lenox or Coney Island A C. Officials say referee George Siler will handle the match. Last week the big fight grossed about sixty five thousand dollars with Fitz receiving twenty five thousand and the club the same amount while Jeffries earned fifteen thousand. A night presentation failed to produce clear viewings due to weak electric power and blurred negatives.

Jeffries Sharkey Lenox Coney Island A. C George Siler Fitz

Dominion Defeats Yankee in Ross Cup Race

Dominion beat Yankee in Montréal on June 14 in the Ross cup third race. The two miles to windward and return, three laps, finished with Dominion 2 minutes 88 seconds ahead amid a brisk northeast wind.

Montreal Dominion Yankee Today

Birthday Party for Fred Miskelly at Revere Home

Fred Clifton Miskelly of 211 Proctor Avenue Revere celebrated his 21st birthday Tuesday night at home with fifty friends. Among gifts was a four diamond scarf pin from fellow employees.

Fred Clifton Miskelly Proctor Avenue Revere

Roxbury Improvement Society Considers Incorporation At Meeting

The Roxbury Improvement Society held its second meeting at Palladio Hall Roxbury with a large turnout. President I P Jordan chaired as a committee was formed to study incorporation and possible chartering while Miss Ida Krineman of Women in Cornell sent a note urging library funding. Seventy four new members joined including L M Chase J P Dore S Shuman Charles T Gallagher H B Cunningham J P Manning M Binney Jr J B Lynch A Carl W O Curtis P J Grace and G F Burkhardt.

Roxbury Improvement Society Palladio Hall Roxbury I. P. Jordan Women In Corneil Ida Krineman Jordan Messrs K. A. Jordan Seaver Ney L. M. Chase J. P. Dore S. Shuman Charles T. Gallagher H. B. Cunningham J. P. Manning M. Binney

Dean's Ointment Averts Eczema For Delicate Skin

Gentle skin protection claim for children with eczema or other skin conditions. Promotes Dean's ointment as safe and effective at 50 cents, available at drug stores.

Dean

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