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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1898

Page

6

Faneuil Hall to gain iron roof and new bell tower

The city plans new iron roof and a sturdier bell tower at Faneuil Hall while preserving its historic exterior. Walls, floors, and stairs will be rebuilt for fire safety with iron framing, electric lighting, and steam heat. Work starts after July 4 and aims to finish by January without disrupting market vendors.

Faneuil Hall Birthplace of Liberty Common Council J. Payson Bradley The Ancients Colonel Bradley Bradley Father O'Callahan

Swindler Abroad Victimizes Newton Firms Last Week

In Newton during the past week a man preyed on several businessmen, swindling them out of cash by purchasing fruit and asking for delivery to Vernon street with change for a five. A boy waited twenty minutes while the con man vanished with the goods and the money. The scheme extended to Newtonville West Newton and Newton Highlands.

Newton Vernon Street Newtonville West Newton Newton Highlands

Excursionists Enjoy Sunday Pleasure Trip Aboard Lewiston

Crowds on the Lewiston steamed from Commercial Wharf Boston despite morning clouds. Major Clark's Orchestra provided music during dining and after, with solos by G Trewella Martin and others. The trip went along the North Shore to Gloucester and Boston light ship, returning by the South Shore. Fare is 75 cents round trip with children's half price.

Boston Lewiston Major Clark G. Trewella Martin Gloucester Commercial Wharf

Amusements greet a week of Boston theatre and street shows

The Charity Ball returns to Castle Square Theatre with a star cast led by Gilmour Lewis and Lawrence. Mae Lowry debuts at Tremont in Around the Town while Robert Downing makes a Boston vaudeville bow at Keith’s. The update covers music hall acts, Chute Park attractions, and progressing exhibitions at Boston venues with noted actors and dancers.

Castle Square Theatre Mr. Gilmour John van Buren Mr. Lewis Peter Gurney Miss Lawrence Ann Cruger Tremont Theatre Mae Lowry Boston Tremont Huntington Avenue Judith Francesca da Rimini

South Boston Boy Serves On Manning In War

Edward F. Shea of South Boston enlisted last March and serves as first loader and shell man on the U S steamship Manning. He lives at 144 K Street with his parents Mr and Mrs T F Shea and is a 1893 graduate of Thomas N Hart School. The Manning has seen action and is under shore batteries fire, with gunners working all day and night. In letters home he recalls leaving Key West for Havana landings, refuting Harper’s Weekly criticism and praising the crew’s firing. He notes rifle drill under broiling sun and posts for guards with extensive Philippine Islands discussions.

South Boston Edward F. Shea United States Steamship Manning Havana Key West Harper’s Weekly Gussie

Paris Duel Between Boni Castellane and Editor Turot Explained

Count Boni Castellane explains his duel with Editor Turot of the Petite Republique over boulevard press persecution. The fight ended after three rounds with Castellane wounding Turot in the arm. Turot later apologized and praised the count's bravery.

Anna Gould Tarot Paris France Boni Castellane Turot Petite Republique David Count Castellane Boulevard Press Rue de l’Universite M. Tarot Castellano Comte de Dion Castellane Nonce

Death of Mrs Mary E O Donnell of Somerville

Mrs Mary E O Donnell wife of Dr JL P O Donnell of Somerville died at her residence 269 Washington Street Somerville after a short illness She was born in Plymouth about 28 years ago educated in Plymouth public schools high school graduate She worked in the registry of deeds Plymouth county was active in St Joseph s Church and charity She leaves a husband two children mother and sister Funeral from St Joseph s Church Plymouth interment at Plymouth The Indianapolis Journal quote is included in the source but not relevant to the notice

Mary E. O’donnell JL. P. O'Donnell Somerville Washington Street St. Joseph’s Church Plymouth

Professor Eddy Proposes Dynamite Kites as War Aids

Eddy, famed aerologist and kite expert, says a string of large kites carrying dynamite bombs can be dropped remotely to target ground positions. He envisions a main 21 foot kite with boxes and a dropped bomb, claiming five mile reach and height control, plus potential for telegraph or photography via a continuous cable system.

Eddy Hargrave Cuba

Court Docket of Confusing Cases in Everett Proceedings

A list of civil actions and docket numbers appears for Everett courts including 250-Graham v Stanton 5771-Wetmore v Woodbury 4154-Keating v Lynn and Toston Br 1278-Faves v Atlantic Novelty M Co 451-McMahon v Boston 1620-Ellis v Nav 5105-Leonard v Wood 3441-O Nell v Boston Sh00-Dantes v sine 5882-Kenas v West End RD4od Andrewsave 18-National Con Co v Boston HI8s-Gould v Gilligan 4201-McAskill v Broderick 440S-Lynchh v Weld.

Graham Stanton National Con. Co Boston

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