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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1894
Page
1
Old Neptune has freed the Plymouth from Rose Island. The hull is damaged with leaks to be repaired at dry dock. Divers will inspect, engines may be removed, and repairs could cost near fifty thousand dollars.
The steamship Algonquin aided by three tugs rescued dozens from a sinking excursion tug James D. Nichol carrying a German fishing club party. About twenty five drownings reported with one body recovered.
A horse owned by J. W. Hock bolted from Beachmont stable while being driven by J. J. Soloria. The steed sped through Beachmont Winthrop Orient Heights and East Boston before reaching the Chelsea street ferry where the chase ended with only minor injuries to the horse and a lost wheel.
Schooner Ocean Eagle of Boston sank about a mile and a half off Newburyport Bar at 4 a m. Two crewmen Herman Davis of Boston and Henry McPhee of Cape Breton drowned. Captain Littlefield and Seaman Wallis W George were rescued by the fishing schooner Alfaretta. The vessel, 55.59 tons, valued at 1500 dollars, insured, was en route from Plum Island to Boston and found to be leaking after leaving. The two men perished while returning to the cabin for belongings. The rescued men departed Boston on the 4 45 train after local hospitality.
A man believed to be Henry R. Merrill of Canton Junction was fatally struck by the inbound New York New Haven and Hartford train at Canton Junction while en route to Boston. He died before reaching the station. his body was sent to a local undertaker. The death may be accidental or a possible self-inflicted act.
In Columbus on June 24, during fire department drill on the public square a tall water tower extended too far toppled its truck. It struck a carriage carrying James H. Francis and his wife. Francis was instantly killed while Mrs. Francis escaped serious injury as the tower demolished the vehicle.
Cornelius Bowen, 35, was found dead on the floor of his room at 7 Parnell Street Roxbury yesterday at 10 am. Dr Bowles called in, examination completed and medical examiner to be notified.
Paris reports Carnot the French President was stabbed in Lyons at 9 15 PM by Cesare Giovanni Santo 22 an Italian anarchist. He died at 12 45 AM after emergency surgery. The attack followed a joyous Lyons visit with a torchlight procession.
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