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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1901

Page

6

Christian Science Debate Sparks Strong Rebuttal at Ruggles Street

Dr. A C Dixon sparred with Mrs. M Baker Eddy's followers at a Boston service, accusing Christian Science of turning believers into book agents and denying biblical personhood of God. He cited quotes from Science and Health and questioned disease cure claims amid a heated crowd at the Baptist church.

Thouwinds M Baker Eddy A. C. Dixon Ruggles Street Dr. Dixon E. Og Mrs. Eddy

West Virginia Flood Ravages Pocahontas Basin Rail Lines

A fierce flood across Bluefield to Keystone devastates Elkhorn Creek basin in Pocahontas with lives lost and rail lines damaged. Officials fear 200+ dead. Keystone destroyed. hundreds of coke and coal plants ruined. Vivian and Bramwell hit hard as 100 miles of track are washed away. Communication crippled. recovery efforts focus on Elkhorn Valley and Tug River regions.

Bluuefinld W. Va Johnstown Norfolk & Western Railroad Hikhorn Strokeon Saeteneer Elkhorn Pocahontas Elkhorn Creek Ennis Vivian Yard W.va Coal Company Pocahontas Field Williamson Tug River Welch McDowell County Hook Pounding Mill Station Clinch Valley Swords Creek Keystone Babe Vivian Tuh River Gray Dinsmore The Pocahontas Company Norfolk& Western Railroad Graham North Fork Bluefield Kenova Burke Elkhoen Norfolk& Western Pegs Branch Ashland McDowell Coal Company Roanoke Company Louisville Company Rolfe Shysician Gilliam Company Owder Indian Ridge

Two Drownings After Fog Collision Near Savin Hill

The Estelle collided with the City of Bangor in fog. Two men, Dickey and Robinson, died. Southwick Poole and Nye survived. Harbor police found no negligence and families were notified by Henry Hill. Bodies were moved to Tinkham's and then to the homes.

Thomas Birmingham Harold Crane Dickey Robinson Nye Savin Hill Southwick Bangor Company City of Bangor Whem Hill Roxbury Howard Clock Company Outhwick Poole Tinkham Howard Street

Lincoln New Jersey Town Sold Under Hammer July Tenth

New York report describes Lincoln New Jersey a growing town between Dunellen and Bound Brook with two railroad stations rebuilding after a women suffrage campaign. A syndicate bought land to develop it. after suffrage tensions sales stalled and the case went to the court of chancery for resolution.

New York Lincoln New Jersey New Jersey Central Lehigh Valley Dunellen Court of Coancery Waa

Oak Town hosts Glan-na-Gael events and picks pickic leaders

The in charge group for Glan-na-Gael at Oak Town met yesterday afternoon with Thomas J. Collins and John H. Moakley among attendees. Plans for events were discussed, with entries already received and preparations for a long awaited competition noted.

Steve Oak Towe Daly Thomas J. Collins John H. Moakley Ranner Cornell University Pole Patten

Williamsport Man Owns World's Largest Base Horn

Frank Byers of Williamsport possesses what is described as the biggest base horn in the world. The instrument stands over six feet tall with a bell wider than three feet, and Byers once worked as a tailor. He uses the horn to perform difficult compositions, a feat few musicians can manage.

Christ Boston Williamsport Frank Byers Byers

Floods devastate Pocahontas region causing massive loss

Reports describe record floods in West Virginia and Virginia as Norfolk and Western tracks wash away from Bluefield to Vivian. Bridges washed out across twenty eight miles. Keystone and Keystone area suffer total destruction. Many homes flooded. Paris Van Dyke farm swept away with two children drowned. rail service disrupted for days and relief delayed.

Tase‘ville Arece Ope Tasewell Higginbotham Farm Paris van Dyke van Dyke

Van Dyke Family Found Ill After Cloud Burst

Mrs Van Dyke and her two children Edgar and Laura were located at nine this morning in a dying condition one mile from the home, while Mr Van Dyke was away. The rescuers also found a well dressed white woman’s body near Plum Creek, unidentified and thought to have washed down from a distance.

Tragic drowning reported near Wittens Mill station

A raft of vague details from Wittens Mill indicate three children believed to belong to Raleigh Brush drowned early yesterday. Officials note absence of telegraph facilities and heavy railroad and telegraph work crews on site.

Wittens Mill Bluefield Tasewell Releigh Brush

Flood Swallows Keystone District Leaving Deep Loss

The flood devastates Keystone as up to 200 lives are feared lost. Heavy rains swell the Elkhorn River and torrents sweep mountains, washing away railroad ties, telegraph poles, debris, and buildings. Bodies seen along the valley. The downpour continues through Saturday risking further deluge.

Keystone Elkhorn

Powell River flood toll climbs in Pocahontas field disaster

Bluefield Virginia and Keystone report a catastrophic flood in the Pocahontas field. At least twenty people dead and hundreds missing as mine camps and company facilities suffer severe destruction along the Elk Hollow valley and Norfolk and Western lines.

Bluefield W. Va

Miller III Suffering Gastritis After Dock Incident

Mate Miller of Lawson on defender Independence was suddenly taken ill yesterday as a paragon yacht tied at Pier No railroad docks. Dr Rothwell was called and Miller was diagnosed with an acute gastritis. He was much better by last evening.

Mate Miller Lawson Defender Dr. Rothwell

Fishermen Aboard Aground Jubilee Near Rockport

Gloucester reports the schooner Jubilee owned by John Pew and Son went ashore at Rockport in a squall and dense fog this evening. The vessel is described as in poor condition and a tug has been sent for aid.

Rockport Gloucester Jubilee John Pew & Son

SURE OF ACQUITTAL MORRISON TRIAL AT ELDORADO

Jessie Morrison faces a second trial for the murder of Olive Castle in Eldorado Kansas with opening arguments due tomorrow and a belief the case will go to a jury Tuesday evening. Morrison asserts confidence in acquittal while her lawyers struggle to locate key witness J W Morgan.

Eldorado Kan Jessie Morrison Olive Castle Miss Morrison J. Ww. Morgan Pedher Caguié Mike Morrison Mié

Fog Bound Harbor Sees Few Accidents and Shipments Delayed

Heavy coastal fog hampered harbor navigation causing several collisions and minor damage. The Italian steamer Antoinetta Accame grounded at Georges Island but floated free and reached dock. The British Straits of Dover was struck by the Putnam with port side plates damaged. both vessels sustained damage. Multiple coasting steamers faced delays and late arrivals, including the Kennebec, Kershaw with a large cargo, Whitney, Indian, City of Macon, Old Dominion, and Admiral Farragut on its first Jamaica voyage from the loa. The Winifred, quarantined, was struck by an unknown steamer causing stern damage.

Antoinetta Accame Hamburg Georges Island Straits of Dover President Roads Putnam Kennebec Bath Kennebec River Kershaw Thehoal Admiral Rragut Jamaica Hopkins Sampson Winifred Ge Penediay Nix’s. Ly Uni Capt Cod Vineyard Sound Shetland G. W. Heath Willard Udgett J. H. Monroe Ang Oscar Ir Johnon New Florida Montevideo Buenos Ayres Platte South America Oscar NI Melbourne Lehigh Alley New England Perth Amboy N. J Burbery Dock Company Port Richmond Frank Fecete Zetes Boston Towboat Company Boston Calumet Coombs East Harbor T. 1 Eastern Salt Company Mystic Commercial National Bank Chamber of Commerce Liberty. Square Water Street Edward Shattuck, Jr Boston & Maine Railroad Prince Arthur Long Wharf Yarmouth Comsy Mystic Wharf Neptunus Fiub Owers Lucy Bath Iron Works Gewigs W Sears M. Whitney Sydney Southampton Unicoeae Company Tanneeae Ndsman

Body Found in Marble River Under Charlestown Boating Incident

In Marble River waters near Charlestown a body was recovered during boating activity. Police and investigators are examining the scene for clues about the death and circumstances surrounding the discovery.

Wife of Patrick Conroy Ends Life in Cellar

Mrs Conroy, a 37 year old wife and mother of three, hanged herself in the cellar of her Ninth Street home between 6 and 8:30 yesterday morning after chronic illness and melancholy. Her husband, a mechanic, tried to calm her amid threats to self harm as neighbors notified authorities. Dr Tehan ruled melancholia and despondency the cause. The home was described as bare and the body warm when found by Mrs Berberman.

Patrick Ofeat Ninth Street Conroy Epae Bertherman

Fleet bustle at harbor as ships contest Atlantic voyage

A dense fog-bound harbor hampered a large fleet of sailing vessels, tugs, and barges. The Shetland and Mudgett prepared for long ocean races toward Montevideo and Buenos Aires, while other steamers and towboats moved cargoes and crews in Boston harbor.

Steamer Winifred Damaged After Collision at Quarantine Anchorage

A steamship named Winifred, anchored in Quarantine Bay, was struck yesterday by an unknown vessel. The collision holed the hull and damaged the starboard side water mooring, with the crew reporting no injuries.

Winnifred Winifred Quarentine Wis Bath and Bay

Sterling Club Outing Reported With Meal Details

Fragmentary notes describe a Sterling club outing and meal, with unclear events and missing names. The text hints at attendance and arrangements but provides few concrete details or outcomes.

Colonel Shaw to Appear in Court Over Street Car Altercation

Colonel John Shaw of Quincy former Republican candidate for Congress in the tenth district will face a Municipal Court hearing over an incident with street car conductor Diamond. Shaw says Diamond demanded extra fare or removal and that a punch to the nose followed after refusals, leading to six hours in jail until Andrew Andersson of Hotel Clarendon posted a 100 bill. The case will be heard this morning.

John Shaw Quincy Congress Tenth John J. Diamond Post Colonel Shaw Station 5 Park Street Hotel Clarendon Diamord Comany Avin Donel. Shaw Mr. Shaw H E West Newton Street Diamond Shaw Andersson Reynolds

Dedicatory Mass for St Leonard’s Church Opens Italian Colony

The Church of St Leonard’s in Port Maurice on Prince Street was dedicated with Archbishop Williams leading a large ceremony. A high mass followed by sermons urged steadfast faith amid commercial life and attracted many worshippers from diverse backgrounds despite limited seating. The afternoon vesper service and open church tour ended the day.

St. .Leonard’s Port Maurice Prince Street North End Williams Father McQuade St. James's Church Harrison Avenue Paclificus Savontano Francisco Marvalle Wbaldus New York Mgr Satolli House of God House of Prayer Ubaldus Mies Lulu Anthony Carpenter Rossini Signor Zerga Father Anthony

Jubilee procession marks third St Peter Dorchester event

The Rev Father Ronan led a jubilee procession from St Peter's Church Dorchester to St Margaret's Church with about 12 men. Marshals included D Sloan F J Sweeney D Hurley F P J Mullaney and Captain J Sullivan. A flowers gift from ex Senator John F Cronan was presented to Father Nes. Next procession planned for next Wednesday evening and afternoon with final arrangements for government reforms.

Father Ronan St. Peter’s Church Dorchester St. Margaret's St. Peter's Church Periedistion F. Halloran Haton Square D. Sloan F. J. Sweeney D. Hurley J. Sullivan St.Margaret’s* Church St. Peter's St. Margeret's Church Father Nes John F. Cronan St Peter’s Church Father Ee Os Reny Thos

Chinese Valuables Sold in Forbidden City Scandal

Fragmentary 19th century dispatch claims eunuchs from the Forbidden City sold valuables looted from the imperial treasury. The report notes a cache of carved tables and taels exchanged with confederates, while asserting no items left the city gates.

Pekin Forbidden City Eunu Rombert Mussetit Verciaien

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Br. Dixon Own Pecanontas Bramwell Simmons Creek North Fork Junction Mil Horn Looper Bluestone Good Will Tis Flat West Virginia Tazewell Tip Top Rocky Mountains Tazewell County Aiboey Valley Lincoln, N. J Glan-Na-Gael Pickic Will Pata Ontario Beston-Canada Oil Co., 2Mee Pane, Maes Ath St. Landgraf Orr Feasenger Norfolk &Western Railroad Clinch’ Valley Norton Taseville Roanoke Virginia Line Mate Miller III Antoinetta Marbor Ché Ee Joseph Charlestown Seehie Mary Conroy Golonal Shaw CASE St. Leonard’s of Veter Ronan St. Peter
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