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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
2
Michael of Lowell Mass identified Thomas Lyons as his nephew Thomas Mulligan, accused of murdering Officer McGaffery and an unknown man near Lawrence. The uncle spoke through bars, detailing Mulligan's family troubles, past insanity, and lack of funds to help.
Thomas Mosby, discharged from his job, shot Rufus H. Bennett at Brookline’s Redmond court injuring him in the mouth and neck after a dispute over reinstatement. Bennett, now at Massachusetts General Hospital, rests as police pursue the 6ft 7in suspect described as very dark with high cheekbones.
London dispatch reports two small engagements in which Boer forces were defeated. A mounted patrol near Senekal repelled attackers, burning their laager with three dead and ten wounded. Other actions involved the Derbyshire Light Infantry and allied troops repelling a railwaypost assault and seizing rifles amid growing Boer arms captures.
Three Americans are confirmed dead as British ships reinforce the Shanghai squadron. Chinese exodus from Shanghai accelerates, with 10 000 to 15 000 leaving daily. Reports say a Russian pacetge was injured during fighting and British admiralty lists casualties at Taku and Tien Tsin including seamen, officers, and midshipmen wounded or killed.
A June 27 despatch from Wei Hai Wei via the Dail News states the railway terminus eight miles north of Tien Tsin is destroyed and Captain Bayley notes Russians are responsible for survival in the area. The American consul has telegraphed further details.
Shanghai Times correspondent reports Shan Tung advices that Yuan Shikai keeps cordial relations with foreigners and has dispatched many couriers to Pekin, none of whom have returned.
From St Petersburg June 28 a war ministry despatch via Che Foo confirms Admiral Alexeioff's news that Seymour's relief detachment reached Tien Tsin with wounded. The expedition failed to link with Pekin and suffered heavy losses including 62 killed and 812 wounded. German squadron reports say the free ministers are with the landing area, later not confirmed with Seymour.
Washington reports say developments on Chinese affairs are scant and no messages from Kempff or Li Hung Chang settle the ministers fate. Navy Chief ordered Kempff to report fully, but secrecy in Pekin zone limits details. Wu defends Li's account while noting agreement with Kempff that ministers likely remained with Seymour.
London dispatch June 28 reports Admiral Bruce commanding British forces at Taku announcing casualties. The tally lists killed and wounded in ongoing operations, with details expected from naval headquarters. The statement confirms continued engagement despite naval support and reinforcement attempts.
Washington June 28 Minister Wu showed a cablegram to Secretary Hay from Canton dated June 23 claiming that Chinese ministers have left Pekin and are now twelve miles from Tien Tsin with Admiral Seymour. Officials remain skeptical until verification.
Chinese nomenclature uses Pelt for north Nan for south Tang for east and Si for west. Fu after a city name marks first class status while Chan denotes secondary importance and Hien signals third order. Hu Kui Cho indicate lake while Kiang Ho Shin denote rivers and Shan means mountain.
June 28 Poughkeepsie N Y Wisconsin shows improved, splendid appearance while Penn State crew weathered heat in the time row. Drawings for three races list freshman with Pennsylvania Columbia Wisconsin Cornell Georgetown.
A young Peekskill woman was found in a tent in Camp Townsend’s Company M street after taps Tuesday night. She was confined in the guard house until yesterday morning and drummed out of camp. Fourteenth Regiment officers sought secrecy, planning a dawn dismissal, but many privates were awake and witnessed the event.
The American Board reports grave danger for its Pao Ting Fu mission in Chihli province. Rev. Horace T. Pitkin, born 1869 in Philadelphia, and Miss Luella Miner are among those at risk, with hopes for escape minimal. Miss Morrill and Miss Gould reportedly fled from Tien Tsin station. Pao Ting Fu, 100 miles southwest of Pekin, has housed the mission since 1873 amid Boxer turmoil and prior attacks on Tung Chow.
A Boston cabinet maker, Mr A Rollins of 163 Hudson Street, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving back pain, dizziness, and sleepless nights after years of unsuccessful treatments. He bought them at Knight's Pharmacy and recommends the remedy, which is sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Mail orders handled by Iester-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y. Remember the name Doan's.
At the Boston College Alumni Association banquet held at Parker House, Father Mullan and other Jesuit leaders criticized Harvard President Eliot and praised Boston College’s growth and funding. The event included speeches about educational trust challenges, future building plans, and new officer elections for the alumni group.
A house occupied by staff on R. C. Symington’s large Plymouth estate, about three miles south of town, was struck by lightning during today’s storm and burned, together with an adjoining cane stable. Loss details are incomplete.
North Adams June 28 The wedding of Miss Florence Agnes Canedy daughter of J N Canedy shoe manufacturer and William Caldwell Plunkett son of William B Plunkett cotton man of Adams drew a city wedding described as Berkshire county’s brightest social event. The ceremony at First Baptist Church featured Rev J N Spencer and Rev J B Penniman with elaborate decor and music by a chorus and Dr Blodgett at the organ. The maid of honor Miss Myra Smith Seattle, best man Theodore Plunkett Adams, bridesmaids from Vermont New York Indiana and Pennsylvania and ushers listed. The bride wore old point lace and lilies of the valley. reception at the Wellington for 500. About 1000 attended. Gifts included a silver fruit dish from the McKinleys and other notable donors. Plunkett and Canedy plan residencies in Adams and Montrath.
Miss Mabel J. Asheley wed Mr Herbert N Clough at 6 30 pm at the Asheley home 157 Shurtleff Chelsea with Rev William T Crocker officiating Best man Florence B Fletcher maid Marian Fisk Boston Ushers Albert S Fletcher Lawrence B Fletcher Edwin J Crandon Melvin W Kenney Daily guests from New York and the puth Cunard ship Ivernia dressed in honor of the bride Cap tain McKay is a lifelong friend Mr Asheley superintendent of Cunard wharf East Boston Newlyweds to reside on Spoewands street Dorchester after October 1
Frank C Chamberlain and Miss Gertrude Dudley Sprague wed last evening at the First Universal Church in Cambridge. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William W Strast. Chamberlain, a prominent lawyer and former Cambridge school board member, was married by Rev Dr George W Bicknell. Miss Bessie Sprague, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor with George Hewlett as best man.
Miss Elizabeth Morrill Twiss of Brain tree married Edward Colby Blake at the groom’s home 261 Longwood Avenue. The ceremony took place Wednesday at noon and was conducted by Rev Thomas Van ss.
In New Haven Connecticut June 28 a birth to Stephen Sears age 83 and Hattie Johnson changed his will which provided revocation on issue. A daughter born Feb 28 189? lived only one day, leading to the will being invalidated upon Sears death June 22 leaving most wealth to his wife. James W Sears his son from a former marriage obtained administration. No opposition was reported.
New York June 8 A Wall Street clerk son Roland Benning aged 19 secretly wed Lottie Benner aged 17 after seeking parental permission. Detective father Robert Benning of West Thirtieth Street station received a telegram confirming the nuptials and arranged a discreet supportive telegram offering a furnished flat and blessings.
During a severe thunderstorm in South Braintree Warren Foss's Fond street barn burned completely after a lightning strike. Superintendent H L Brown was leading a horse from the barn when the bolt struck, killing the animal and stunning Brown. Produce on nearby farms escaped damage despite high winds.
At Newton Centre on June 28 the Rev Cephas B Crane presided at the wedding held at the residence of Mr William Macomber father of the bride. The couple were Robert Byng Greenwood of Providence and Alice Mabel Macomber.
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