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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1899

Page

8

Roosevelt Visits Kansas as Rough Riders Parade West

Governor Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Hutchinson and is greeted by crowds of Kansans and a Kansas City Knife and Fork Club delegation. He defends army reorganization, criticizes Congress, and praises municipal reform while recounting past battles with Funston and the Rough Riders.

Hutchinson Kan Kansas Theodore Roosevet Santa Fe Rough Las Vegas Marielline Carrolton Knife and Fork Club Kansas City A. B. Colton Roosevelt Cubaty Congress England New York City Jones Union Depot Bovard Missouri Republican Club Blossom House Funston Rough Riders Santiago Albany Schweitzer Colonel Roosevelt Captain Pay Knoblach Goodrich Ferguson New York Day la Guasimas Thomas

Cannot Resign His Job Chister Denied by Injunction

Edwin H. Martin a Lukens Iron & Steel Company worker in Coatesville is restrained by a temporary injunction from leaving to join Diamond Steel Company of Wilmington at a higher salary. He signed a five year agreement in 1898 for $6000 annually but sought to resign two months later.

Chiester Penn Edwin H. Martin Coatesville Lukens Iron & Steel Company Martin Diamond Steel Company Wilmington Del

Girl Arrested for Larceny in Lawrence Case

Mrs. Florence Yeonovan faces arrest for alleged larceny of 269 dollars from her stepmother, Mrs. Laura E. Downing. The prior loss involved the bank book then withdrawal of about 260 dollars after posing as owner, with the girl later marrying Florence Donovan.

Lawrence Florence Yeonovan Laura E. Downing Alma Downing Haverhill

Lightning Kills Two Men In Pine Bluff Storm

A heavy storm in Pine Bluff Arkansas caused major damage to wires. Lightning struck on the James Trulinck place killing two men. The report notes widespread lightning damage across the city.

Pine Bluff Ark James Trulinck

Wakefield Banquet Honors Representative Dean for Legislative Service

Nearly a hundred Wakefield leaders and several legislators gathered to honor Representative Charles A. Dean for his 1898 1899 legislative work. Speeches praised his House record with tributes from Melien of Worcester Bennett of Saugus and others. Dean expressed thanks as the audience included state officials and local townspeople.

Wakefield Charles A. Dean Thomas G. O'Connell Dean Darius Hadley Hadley Melien Worcester George Fred Willams Trean Sanderson Lynn James Myers Cambridge Frank PP. Bennett Saugus Crimes Reading Fitzgerald Boston Francis P. Curran Woburn William S. McNary Democratic State Committee Kenyon Medford Thomas B. Yardis Thomas E. Dwyer James Dp. Currey Davids. Coles George W.W. Killerin Thomas S. O’connell Senator Sanderson Grimes Bennett Saucus Medlen Ramsdell Saynn Francis Curran Ammons Gihon Miank A. Gray Sixth Regiment

Noted woman thief Louise Jourdan arrested in Brooklyn

Louise Jourdan alias Little Louise, a famed criminal known across the civilized world, was arrested in a Brooklyn department store on suspicion of shoplifting from women shoppers. Detected after a chase with Detective James Reynolds, she denied guilt but was identified, held on vagrancy charges, and her infamous past recounted from England to Brazil and the United States.

New York Reynolds Brooklyn Central Office Ruddy and Weiser Louise Louise Jourdan England Manchester Brazil Big Tom’ Bigelow Mary Johnson Cincinnati Mary Anderson

Glenwood Grammar School Opens in Malden with Keys Handover

The Glenwood Grammar School in Malden received its formal keys from Rufus H. Sawyer as Mayor Charles L. Dean accepted them for the city. The yellow brick building on Glenwood street will house 12 classrooms and a 600 seat hall, cost about 75 thousand dollars after land purchases and alterations, and will be occupied next September under principal Mary A. Berry and a team of staff.

Glenwood Grammar School Malden Rufus H. Sawyer Building Commission Charles L. Dean Dean A. ©. Dowse John E. Farnham F. A. Shore West Grammar School Glenwood School Glenwood Street Grace Street Mary A. Berry Jewett Peck Bryant Burnham Proctor Evans Brenda Moore West School

Cabinet vows to punish anti-Dreyfusites in France

Paris June 23 The new cabinet led by General Galliffet moves to discipline officers who spoke against Dreyfus or aided the conspiracy. Transfer orders target anti Dreyfus demonstrators while pledging a public trial for Dreyfus and signaling a tough government line amid widespread hostility.

Paris Dreyfus Gallifer Elysee Palace Loubet General de Gallifet Chamber of Deputies Mercier Gonse de Pellieux Casimir Perier Rennes

Dreyfus Case Update From Rennes Station Confrontation Hinted

A Daily Mail dispatch from Rennes reports Du Paty de Clam will face Captain Dreyfus with his cell adjacent. Madame and Mademoiselle Du Paty are present and a rumor says Decornee’s execution may draw crowds from the railway station.

London Daily Mail Rennes du Paty de Clam Captain Dreyfus Madame Mademoiselle du Paty de Clam

Powers Considers Congress Run Amid Boston Political Ties

The article profiles Sam L. Powers of Newton, a 50 year old attorney and Dartmouth classmate of McCall, Moody, and Gillet. It notes his prior political roles, district chairmanship, and suggestion he will not continue as paid counsel for the Bell Telephone Company as he eyes public service.

Congress Powers McCall Dartmouth College Moody and Gillet Washington Levi C. Wade Newton John W. Candler Brookline Newton Club Tie Boston Powers, Hall & Jones Milk Street Bell Telephone Company Bell Company

General Cassius M. Clay Near Blindness in Kentucky

Louisville June 23 General Cassius M. Clay once minister to Russia is almost totally blind. His sight is so impaired he cannot distinguish people. His home Whitehall is decaying yet guarded as when he hid there from life threats. His divorced wife Dora lives with her husband at Pinard Woodford County.

Louisville Cassius M. Clay Russia Whitehall Dora Pinard Woodford County

Man Dies From Shock After Trolley Car Fright

Cornelius J. Spear a 66 year old wheelwright of 71 Cliff Street Paterson New Jersey died last night after falling from the side step of a trolley car. He became frightened when a large truck approached closely. no injury was found on his body and death was attributed to shock from sudden fright.

Paterson N. J Cornelius J. Spear Clff Street Spear

Aguinaldo Masses Largest Philippine Army Yet

Aguinaldo has assembled the biggest rebel force in the Philippines north of San Fernando, claiming to seize San Fernando and destroy MacArthur's army. About 19 600 rebels are under his command after days of troop buildup, with two Seventeenth Regiment members wounded last night. MacArthur’s forces stay alert while trains resume service between Manila and San Fernando. The transport Centennial struck a rock near Point Fenango, forcing loss of supplies as locals fought over them. Baltimore had previously grounded at the same point.

Manila Aguinaldo San Fernando Philippines MacArthur Antipole Seventeenth Centennial Point Fenango Luzon Eagle Baltimore

Philippine Junta Celebrates Aguinaldo Independence Hint Ball

In Hong Kong on June 23 the Philippine Junta was excited by a despatch said to be from Aguinaldo claiming promised independence by the Americans. They celebrated with a large ball and reception.

Hong Kong Aguinaldo

Boot and Shoe Workers Conclude Convention in Boston

National Boot and Shoe Workers convention ends in Boston with a dues increase from 19 to 25 cents weekly and a plan to raise several thousand dollars to place the union label on goods. Elected were President J. T. Tobin and Horace M. Eaton as secretary treasurer, with J. Donovan and others on the executive board. Next meeting scheduled for Detroit.

Rockhester N. Y J. T. Tobin Boston Horace M. Eaton J. Donovan Haverhill Detroit

West Point Cadet Appointment for Lowell Soldier

Congressman Knox to appoint George Rank Waugh of Lowell to a U S Military Academy cadetship. Waugh, a former noncommissioned officer in the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers, escaped from a hospital ship in Porto Rico to rejoin his unit at the front.

Lowell the Mail W. &. Knox Georgerank Waugh United States Military Academy West Point

Union Strikers in Cleveland Reach Preliminary Accord

In Cleveland Ohio the street railway strike nears settlement as the peace committee reconvenes to review a modified ultimatum. The strikers demand union recognition and gain a clause allowing a grievance committee, while the company retains 1000 workers and negotiates future talks. Final decision arrives at tomorrow morning meeting.

Cleveland Big Consolidated Street Railway Council Big Consolidated Council Peace Committee Tomorow

Plan for Cuban medical and legal licensing under Brooke

Governor General Brooke will issue a Cuba licensing order. A candidate must present a foreign medical diploma, an authorization to practice from a state or country, and a Havana University exam permit. Five professors will supervise a three day oral exam. Lawyers must show legal diplomas and good standing. Spanish language is required.

Havana Brooke Cuba Senor Lanuza University of Havana

Yellow Fever Reported in Sartiago de Cuba Five New Cases

June 23 Santiago de Cuba reports five new yellow fever cases with three soldiers and two civilians. No deaths noted. The city plans to observe the San Juan festival with streets filled by masqueraders and business houses closed until Monday amid chatter of an outbreak against Americans, though officials say no trouble is expected.

Santiago DE Cuba Tomorow San Juan Ameri- Caasans

Nurse Mistakes Carbolic Acid For Medicine. Baby Dies

In New York on June 23 a day-old infant of Alfred Ram died from carbolic acid poisoning after nurse Elizabeth Borigneaux mistook carbolic acid for medicine. Dr Newcomb treated the child but could not save him. the father absolves the nurse though the mother remains seriously ill.

New York Lawrence Ram Alfred Ram West Sixty-ninth Street Elizabeth Borigneaux East Eighty-eighth Street Newcomb

Divorced at 103 in Columbus after four marriages

George Wray, 193 years old, granted a divorce from Susan E. Wray, 30, by Judge Hord in Columbus Indiana. Wray has been married four times and outlives three former wives. He claimed his last wife offered to care for him if he married her.

Columbus Ind George Wray

Beef Roast Incident Ends With Brisk Robotic Is Blocked

Philip Tibitz of 48 Railroad Avenue, Jersey City, drunk and enraged, fired at his wife accusing her of infidelity with Conrad Simon, a prominent butcher. Tibitz went to Simons store at 517 Jersey Avenue. when he drew his revolver the butcher knocked him down with a ten pound rib roast and took him to the police.

Jersey City N. J Philip Tibitz Railroad Avenue Conrad Simon Simon Jersey Avenue

Lowell Spinners Strike in Massachusetts Mills

Twenty male spinners at a Massachusetts mill walked out in the afternoon over wage demands. They accuse Agent Southworth of refusing a wage increase and say they are paid about 10 percent less per bank than spinners at comparable companies.

Lowell Massachusetts Mills

British cruiser Doris sails from Simons Bay eastward

Capetown reports the second class cruiser Doris under Rear Admiral Sir Robert Hastings Harris departed Simons Bay today bound for the east coast as commander-in-chief of the Cape of Good Hope and West African squadrons.

Capetown Doris Sir Robert Hastings Harris Cape of Good Hope Simons Bay

Pastor Noble resigns at Wendell Avenue Church

The Rev Edwin J L Noble, pastor of the Wendell Avenue Church in Brockton, handed his resignation letter to the clerk tonight. He says he has not yet received a call elsewhere.

Brockton Edwin JL. Noble Wendell Avenue

President Sees Heavenly Show at Adams Berkshire

President McKinley enjoys a tranquil day in Adams Massachusetts as a dramatic sunset fills Berkshire skies with bright colors and a gigantic eastern rainbow. He and Mrs McKinley take outings to Savoy and Cheshire while a quiet Assembly Club reception marks the evening. Tomorrow includes a private reception at Mr Plunketts and a Memorial Library corner stone visit. Sayles Post G A R plans a private president reception at the building.

Berkshire Hills Abnar McKinley Savoy Adams Plunkett Cheshire McKinley Assembly Club Forest Park Pavilion Barber Duncan Berkshire County Abner McKinley W. B. Plunkett

North Adams Prepares for McKinley Visit Parade

Special committees on McKinley visit in North Adams held meetings to finalize arrangements for a parade next Monday. Invitations issued. school children to form a principal feature and pass in review before the President before joining the parade through main streets.

North Adams McKinley

Kennedy Wins by Decision Over Ruhlin in 20 Rounds

In San Francisco on June 23 Kennedy defeated Ruhlin by decision after twenty rounds. The bout ended with Kennedy granted the victory and the crowd witnessing a competitive match.

San Francisco Kennedy Ruhlin

McCoshan Reports Severe Casualties From Frontline Push

In a Manila dated letter from May 12, Hugh D. McCoshan a sergeant from Marinette Wisconsin describes decimating conditions in his unit the First South Dakota Volunteer Infantry at San Fernando Manila. He notes 133 men on the line two days after the fall of San Fernando with many dead sick or wounded and details orders sending 108 men to the front with severe failures in transport and extreme temperatures reaching 103 degrees. He links the high losses to illness and inadequate medical support across regiments under General MacArthur and Major Potter.

Chicago Chronicle Marinette Wis Hugh D. McCoshan South Dakota Volunteer Infantry Philippines Manila Joseph Saruman San Fernado MacArthur Potter Maenila San Fernando

Yellow Fever Strikes Panama and Colon Death Toll Rises

In Panama City since May, twenty deaths from yellow fever have occurred among forty cases. Six cases remain under treatment with hopes to eradicate the disease there. Colon reports a perfectly free strain of yellow fever.

Colon Colombia Panama

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Little Louise Consuelo Duchess of Marborough Marquis of Blandford Consuelo Vanderbilt New Glenwood School den Frensi Ais Traduegrs Dreyfus and Paty Sam L. Powers Gen Gassius Clay Blind Syracuse Manlius Delos Hagar Orlee Hagar Tobaggo Richmond P. Whitlock American Tobacco Company Collinsville Conn Central New England Canton Phoab Ta Brais Verve Hebel Army Macarthur and Ganture San Fernando National Convention of Boot and Shoe Workers Sartiago DE Cuba East Coast MR. Noble Mr. Plunkett GEO. C, Goodwin CU Druggist Hanover St Bostote
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