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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1898

Page

6

Costly Nap Leads to Arrests of Four Pickpockets

Four men Frank Kelly Thomas Adams James Mackie and Joseph Bolls were arrested after noon Saturday while napping under a tree on the Common, hailed by police as old offenders. Also notes on the revenue cutter Algonquin trial plans and other harbor naval movements.

Frank Kelly Thomas Adams James Mackie Joseph Bolls James McCaffrey Charlestown Watts Cone Thomas Ryan Frank Kelly

Notable Boston Pickpocket Gang Busted by Inspectors

Chief Watts reports of a gang tied to multiple cities including Washington St Louis Cincinnati and Chicago. Arrested were Frank Kelly Thomas Adams James Mackie and Joseph Sells. aliases and rogues gallery links cited. Victims described as train passengers losing diamond studs watches and pocketbooks during weeks of investigation.

Watts Frank Kelly Washington St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Thomas Adams Kid Adams Joe Bradley Kid Ryan James Mackie New York Paddy Irish Joseph Sells Moe Cohen Kid Phillips Rogues’ Gallery McGaw Pinkerton Wise Morrisey Boston Worcester Adams

Along the Water Front in a Summer Harbor Scene

A strong westerly wind drives yachts from Lewis wharf as the Lewis Social and Outing Club boats a 42-foot steam launch with Nick Leahy at the helm. Nova Scotia parties voyage to island shores while vessels head to English ports with cattle and grain. The sailing scene includes the steam yacht Malry’s arrival and a planned Nova Scotia development push led by I. E. Baker of the Yarmouth Steamship Company.

Lewis Social and Outing Club Commercial Street Lewis Wharf Nick Leahy Breamer Yarmouth Nova Scotia Prince Edward Long Wharf New Bedford William J. Rotch Seattle Pacific Olympic I. E. Baker Yarmouth Steamship Company New York Yarmouth Malry

Fire damages Brockton French Catholic Church

A fire at the French Catholic Church in Brockton caused about 3000 in damages this afternoon. The blaze started from a candle near the altar and damaged the interior draperies vestments statues and altar area. The church is fully insured.

Brockton Father Rainsville

Quiet at San Juan as Nevada arrives in Provincetown

The British schooner Nevada reached Provincetown this afternoon from Ponce Puerto Rico for orders. Her master says he left Ponce on June 15 and saw no warship before arriving. The British consul in Ponce reported San Juan bombardment caused little damage and that business is normal as the war begins.

Provincetown Nevada Ponce Porto Rico San Juan

Funeral of ex Councilman M Guire Cambridge

Funeral held for former Cambridge councilman, ex member 94 95, at St Marys Church. Mourners included Common Council members and 125 club representatives. Pallbearers from Lechmere Cycle Club, Foresters, Knights of Columbus and others. Interment in Malden.

M’guire McGuire Cambridge Ellsworth Avenue St. Mary’s Church P. H. Rielly Common Council Somerville John H. Pence J. H. Ryan Lechmere Cycle Club Joseph T. Barrett Thomas A. Hughes the Foresters C. P. Lincoln Frank F. Rogers St. John’s Institute William F. Fitzgerald F. A. Gilligan Knights of Columbus Pillow Foresters Camera Club

Adirondack Excursion On July 1 and 2 By Fitchburg Line

The year’s top excursion is the Adirondack trip on July 1 and 2 operated by the Fitchburg railroad. Details are available at 260 Washington Street Boston for interested travelers.

Fitchburg Railroad Washington Street Boston Point OF Pines Lynn Cadet Band Battle OF Manila Lynn Ideal Harbor Plymouth A. E. Harding Winthrop Line Atlantic Avenue Jordan’s National Cadet Band Winthrops Steamboat Company J. R. Bacon Adirondck Fitchburg

New Carmelite Wing Opened for Public Inspection

Roxbury Mt. Pleasant avenue new Carmelite Convent wing opened for tours yesterday attracting over 50 visitors. The brick fireproof addition fronts Mt. Pleasant avenue, extends 100 feet to the rear, and houses a dining hall with eleven tables and bare benches, mother superior’s room, kitchens, laundry, and fourteen cells on the upper floor. Visitors saw plain furnishings as nuns will live there in seclusion once occupancy begins.

Mt. Pleasant Avenue Roxbury Mother Superior

Great Hibernian Convention Opens in Trenton

Boston delegates depart for Trenton to attend the Great Hibernian Convention. The gathering aims for peaceful action amid wartime tensions with notable candidates and appeals from Scotland. Archbishop Ayres condemns secret organizations. reunion efforts may soften positions as police guard the divisions.

Judge Wihere Philadelphia Father Phillips Board of Hiring Weadock Michigan Keating Illinois P. J. O'Connor Savannah Slattery Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut New England Scotland John B. O'Higgins Division Boston Ayres Rome Ireland Elizabeth McFaul Davitt Guards Thomas Maguire Wolf Tone Thomas Powers East Boston John

Ancient Order of Hibernians to Unify Two Wings in Boston

Delegates from Massachusetts depart for New York after a ceremonial reception in Broadway Hall as the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Board of Eirinn move toward unity. Bishop McFaul brokers the union while ex Senator Edward J. Slattery of South Framingham is sighted as a leading Massachusetts candidate for the presidency.

Edward J. Slattery Ancient Order of Hibernians Trenton N. J Beverly Farms South Framingham Massachusetts Ireland Uncle Sam Boston Messrs Cronin McCarthy Fitzgerald Harvey Kelley South Boston Broadway Hall William J. Cronin England McFaul Thomas F. Fitzgerald Ancient Order Board of Eirinn Board of Eirinn James A. McFaul New York United States Slattery Medway Mass Milford State Senate Bevers Party Kee J. Knox Suffolk Guards C. J. Keyes Bunker Hill John J. Galvin Sheridan John F. Murphy Thomas Francis Meagher Broadway Washington Eliot Streets Park Square Fall River James F. Stratton John F. Cummins John W. Glynn Springfield P. H. Cannon Clinton Martin J. Roche Charles McCarthy Dennis Donovan John J. Dolan P. J. Rogers Worcester Danielh Lowell James T. Murphy Marlboro Joseph J. Kelley Cambridge John J. Teevans P. A. Foley M. F. Donaghy Taunton T. J. Dillon

Lights of London at Castle Square thrills with grand stage effects

The Castle Square Theatre presents The Lights of London this week under James R. Pitman with a large cast led by Harold Armyage as Gilmour. The program includes a souvenir matinee tomorrow and a bustling bill featuring May Ten Broeck and Moe Emmons, plus Keith's Gladiator arena scene and a naval night at Huntington avenue Chutes.

London Castle Square Theatre James R. Pitman Castle Square Harold Armyage Harold Armyage Mr. Gilmour Miss Lawrence Bess Marks Sanders Shakespeare May Ten Broeck Moe Emmons Kitty Mitchell Keitth Robert Downing

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