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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
5
William Maybour aged 28 of 17 St Charles Street died at Emergency Hospital at 4 30 PM from a fractured skull following a subway explosion. Earlier reports stated he was dead.
Boston Chronicle details include the names of injured and dead from Thursday subway gas explosion. Benjamin Sargent and Paul Hackett among the injured, with others like Fred Deeley and George Surrey listed as seriously hurt. Missing details include the evolving hospital conditions and official inquiries into the blast origin and responsibility.
Transit Commission says inquiry focuses on future protection rather than assigning blame after a hotel blast. Officials report partial findings deeming no evident foundation damage at Hotel Pelham and La Tourais. The seventh victim William Maybour dies. his English background noted as funeral plans set for Sunday.
Funeral notices list multiple victims by name and funeral details. William L. Vinal’s body sent to Salem for 11:30 service at St Peter’s Church conducted by Rev Henry Bidinger. Other services planned in Medford Cambridge and Burlington with interment at Mt Auburn and Brighton Cemeteries.
A Guadalajara dispatch reports rising anti American sentiment in Mexico as Bruce Stone and Pierce visit to negotiate the return of flags captured in 1847. Mexican newspapers condemn the U.S. and threaten force if territory is demanded, with fears of war if Diaz leaves office.
Ex-President Andrew Dickson White of Cornell spoke at Harvard Union in Sanders Theatre Cambridge on Evolution vs Revolution in Politics. He argued evolution guides progress, cited Britain France and America, urged gradual change over dogmatic upheaval and urged students to pursue truth, study, and reason.
Dorchester residents and area students face daily danger crossing Mill street where the New York New Haven & Hartford trains pass. Calls grow for a warning bell at the crossing to protect about 250 to 360 children near Harris School and Gibson Street High School amid frequent trains and foggy days.
The opening of the Fifty-fifth Congress in Washington drew a large gallery crowd as the Senate began without the House. New Ohio Senators Foraker and Hanna took the oath after credentials were presented, and Vice President Hobart administered it. The body adopted a rule making Mr. Davis acting chairman of the foreign relations committee, and adjourned after an afternoon session.
Advices report 15 000 Christians surrounding Heraklion as insurgents cut land links. Marines hold the town but cannot withstand the numbers without foreign warships intervention. Athens mobilizes, war ministry in high activity, and readiness to fight Turks if they cross the border. No retreat by the King or government signals a tense standoff amid European pressure.
David L Foutz a noted baseball figure and longtime Brooklyn league manager died at his mother's home in Waverly Baltimore of asthma. Born in Baltimore forty years ago he starred as pitcher for St Louis in the American Association and joined Brooklyn in 1888 remaining with the team until last season. Ill health forced his retirement.
The London report notes 100 Liberal and Irish Nationalist MPs sent a signed message to the Greek king expressing sympathy with Greece’s Crete campaign. The Westminster Gazette argues Britain’s government holds a strong Commons majority of 150, suggesting the message will not affect policy.
A caucus of Republican Senators is called for tomorrow afternoon to choose a new caucus chairman to succeed Mr. Sherman. Other topics may be discussed during the session.
Cleveland arrives in Norfolk with Captain Rob ly Evans Captain Lamberton and Dr O Reilly aboard the Maple. The party transfers to the lighthouse tender Violet and travels by canal to Hatteras Inlet for a few days of shooting before likely joining E C Benedict on a Florida cruise.
An old time advertisement urges readers to invest in Salvation Oil, presenting it as the sole essential product to prevent waste of money. The brief promo emphasizes value and necessity.
Alfred E H Massey a Boston boxer born contender bursts into the scene aiming ten round title clash against the Corbett Fitzsimmons winner at Madison Square Garden with 1000 dollars for charity and the rest shared between himself and challenger Massey claims to be ready in a week and vows superiority over the famous pair.
An editor cites a December public hearing where Mayor Quincy backed an open-air gymnasium on M Street near Independence Square. Despite council delays and a defeated transfer, residents urge swift action to fund and complete the project this spring for South Boston’s 80 000 residents.
Catarrh hay fever and colds in the head respond to Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. It provides instant relief in acute cases and claims a permanent cure. The ad urges usage to cleanse nasal passages in minutes and warns simple colds may seed a persistent illness.
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