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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1898

Page

8

Man Dies at Union Meeting From Heart Disease

Edward N Lyons 45 a Painters Union No 11 member collapsed at Wells Memorial Hall yesterday while arranging to attend a fellow member’s funeral. He died of heart disease. Lyons lived at the corner of Warvard and Tudor streets.

Edward N. Lyons Painters’ Union Edoward N. Lyons Painters’ Union No. 11 Wells Memorial Hall Mr. Lyons Warvard and Tudor Streets

Watchman Chases Runaway Boy From Chelsea Magazine

A boy climbed the fence at the Mystic River powder magazine area near Chelsea, refused to depart after a warning, plunged into the water, and led a tense pursuit. The watchman, in only an undershirt, pursued through marsh and streets before recapturing the fugitive in Chelsea.

Powder Magazine Chelsea Mystic River Terra Firma

Drowned Teenager in Charles River Near Dedham

William Roesbeck, 16, drowned while bathing in the Charles River a mile above Dedham. He tried to cross the river and, after his companions John Berry and John Kierstead saw him struggle, he sank. Police recovered the body after a delay.

Dedham William Roesbeck Charles River John Berry John Kierstead Roesbeck

Yale Catalogue Reveals Graduates and Honoraries

Yale University’s triennial catalogue released in New Haven on June 28 shows 18,449 total graduates with 10,149 living and 8,300 deceased. It lists 1,070 honorary graduates, 248 living, and notes the oldest living academic graduate as Benjamin D. Silliman born September 14, 1805, who graduated in 1824.

New Haven Conn Yale University Benjamin D. Silliman Brooklyn N. Y Yale

Quinlan CallahanWedding in Somerville St Joseph’s

John J. Quinlan and Miss Mary Agnes Callahan were married yesterday at St. Joseph's Church Somerville Rev John J Ryan officiated Bride wore white satin with duchesse lace veil lilies of the valley Elizabeth M Sullivan was bridesmaid Lawrence A Quinlan Watertown best man Ushers Francis X Tirrell William G Shannon Robert A Julian and G J Hanlon assisted with the ceremony

John J. Quinlan Mary Agnes William Callahan St. Joseph's Church Union Square Somerville John J. Ryan Elizabeth M. Sullivan Lawrence A. Quinlan Watertown Francis X. Tirrell William G. Shannon Robert A. Julian G. J. Hanlon

Boston Bureau of Commerce and Industries seeks 2000 members

A special directors meeting at 419 John Hancock building will set plans to build a Boston and New England business agency. The group has issued 5000 circulars, aims for 2000 firms and individuals paid up with a $2 first assessment, to attract wholesale buyers and reclaim lost trade, backed by leading banks and firms across New England.

Boston Bureau of Commerce and Industries Association John Hancock Building New England Boston Boston Associated Board of Trade Wolcott Committee On Commerce of the Board New York William H. Sayward Devonshire Street Rufus A. Flanders Henry F. Miller Alvin Carl H. L. Doten Edwin B. Holmes J. N. North C. W. Whitten Boston Bureau of Commerce and Industries (Incorporated Kidder, Peabody & Co National Revere Bank George 8. Bullens Third National Bank Moses Williams Shawmut National Bank James P. Stearns Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Co George W. Wheelwright Paper Co Carter, Rice & Company Corporation Parker, Holmes &Co Batchelder Lincoln Co Clark, Hutchinson Co Rice & Hutchins, Incorporated Hosmer, Codding & Co Winch Brothers White Peathers & Co Old Colony Boot & Shoe Co Albert Stone Farnsworth, Hoyt & Co Lamkin & Foster Boston Rubber Shoe Company Lester-Shire Manufacturing Company Abram French Co Wood, Loring & Co Boston Dry Goods Company Wilson, Larrabee Roessle Brewery Rueter & Co., Incorporated American Brewing Company Alley Brewing Company Habich & Co Suffolk Brewing Company Staffenreffer & Co Continental Brewing Company Mason & Hamlin Co M. Steinert & Sons Co Henry F. Mitler & Sons Piano Company Austin & Doten Studley & Simpson, Richards & Co Holder & Herrick, Brown & Wales Arthur Rufus N. Flanders Mr. Flanders Philadelphia Chicago

First Squad of Recruits May Go Away Today

The Ninth Regiment recruiting officers at the east armory hope to send the first squad to Camp Alger tonight though transportation is lacking. Captain Keefe Lieutenant Casey and Captain Hyde pursue mobilizing 157 men with meals issued, uniforms to follow, and a list of names temporarily withheld from publication.

D. J. Keefe Casey East Armory Camp Alger Hyde Ninth Virginia United States Keefe Richwood House Tremont Street Natick A\ger Stewart Thirty-third Michigan Israel N. Steinert United States Regular Army Foster Dalton Morgan Wnt South Framingham Quartermaster Ramsey Wolcott State House Massachusetts Jacob C. R. Peabody Peabody Battery A Washington N. A. M. Dudley Nathan W. Dudley Granville W. Dudley Weaver South Armory Provisional Militia

Brisson Forms a Cabinet in France

Paris June 28 The new French cabinet is announced with Henri Brisson as President of the Council and Interior Minister Paul Peytral as Finance Minister Leon Bourgeois Education Minister Ferdinand Sarrien Justice Minister Godfrey Cavaignac War Minister Edouard Simon Lockroy Marine Minister Edouard Simon Lockroy Foreign Affairs Théophile Delcassé Colonies Georges Trouillot Commerce Emile Marvejouls Agriculture Albert Viger Public Works Senator Tillaye.

Paris M. Henri Brisson M. Paul Peytral Leon Bourgeois Ferdinand Sarrien Godfrey Cavaignac Edouard Simon Lockroy Theophile Delcasse Georges Trouillot Emile Marvejouls

Earthquake Fatalities Reported Near Acquilla and Santa Rufina

An earthquake last night caused collapses near Acquilla, with one death and twelve injuries. In Santa Rufina five peasants died and seven were hurt as houses fell. A shock at Cape Vello also caused multiple deaths and injuries.

Rome Acquilla Santa Rufina Cape Vello

South Boston Citizens Back Martin for Park Commissioner

A large delegation from South Boston urged Mayor Quincy to back John B. Martin for park commissioner. The Mayor noted Michael J. Creed’s prior appointment and failed confirmation and said he would consider the petition for Mr. Martin.

South Boston Quincy John B. Martin Michael J. Creed Martin

Fraudulent Fitchburg messenger warns readers

A letter to the editor warns of a fraud posing as a Fitchburg railroad freight house messenger. The impostor claims a package is waiting and demands advance freight charges. The notice is signed by Max H. Newman, Boston, Mass, dated June 28, 1898.

Fitchburg Max H. Newman Boston Massg

Had Hoped to Embark for Europe Alleged With $125000 Not His

Telegram from St Louis reports Alonzo J Whiteman former Duluth mayor now under arrest in St Louis for hotel swindles in Boston and Chicago He admits a Boston check was worthless and claims Boston Lawrence Kane charges are false He alleges Pinkerton conspiracy and plans a Europe trip with 125000 suspect funds.

St. Louis Alonzo J. Whiteman Duluth Boston Chicago Lawrence Kane New York Pinkertons Pinkerton Europe First National Bank of New York Whiteman West Columbia Bank Fifth Avenue San Quentin Pinkerton Agency

Tragic Rail Jumping On Saugus Branch

A severely mangled body was found on a culvert bridge between Everett and East Everett on the Saugus branch of the Boston and Maine railroad around 6 PM. The man’s identity is unknown and investigators believe he died in a personal crisis after stepping onto the tracks and apparently leaping in front of a Boston-bound locomotive. Autopsy needed to describe the victim.

Everett East Saugus Boston & Maine Railroad Boston

Richardson Hill & Co Acknowledges Donation to Boston Fund

Richardson Hill and Company of 40 Water Street acknowledge receipt of 185 dollars for the Boston Emergency Hospital Fund. The donation underscores local support for emergency medical services.

Richardson, Hill & Co Water Street Boston Emergency Hospital Fund

Navy Yard Notes on Repair Work and Officials Movements

Charlestown Navy Yard sees reduced work with the monitor Wyandotte in dry dock for ten days of overhaul. Rumor lists four ships to report for repairs Titania Gresham Winifred Ironquin. Navy officers Hall Parker Goodrich reassigned to New York to command steam yachts Huntress and Sylvia with Minnesota crew. Commander Merry reports to Howison for treatment after injuries from earlier Caribbean operations.

Charlestown Navy Yard Monitor Minnesota Huntress Sylvia John K. Merry U. Ss. N Somerville Howison Chelsea Naval Hospital Merry Boston Machias Key West

Union Y. P. S. C. E. Rally at Union Congregational

The Y P S C E rally gathers at Union Congregational Church Columbus avenue and West Newton street to unite South End church officers and plan summer gospel tent work at Warren avenue and Clarendon street. Minneapolis lawyer-evangelist Mr. Co N Hunt will speak with music from Miss Florence Ives of the Evangelistic Association of New England.

Union Y. P. PS. C. E Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue West Newton Street South End Warren Avenue Clarendon Street Co. N. Hunt Minneapolis Florence Ives Evangelistic Association of New England

Flag Raising Night in Ward 7 Precision 4

A flag raising event Friday night in Ward 7 Precinct 4 features music and a fireworks display. Short addresses are planned by Alderman Berwin Councilman Callahan and Representative Mackey.

Berwin Callahan Mackey

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