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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1901

Page

2

Harrison 10 Lie In State Today

Indianapolis March 15 The arrangements for the lying in state tomorrow and the funeral services Sunday for ex President Harrison were nearly complete tonight. The casket was moved to the front parlor and will be taken to the State House for the services. President McKinley and other dignitaries plan to arrive and stay in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Harrison State House Prince Albert Deag McKinley Canton Durbin Columbia Club Charles Foster the Treasury Benjamin F. Tracy Navy John Wanamaker W. B. Saeredith Bureau of Printing T. Michener Washington, D. C Republican State Committee General Harrison Nash Ohio McMillen Sovereign Lesser Michigan Senate Phi Beta Fraternity University Club Beveridge Tibbett Samuel D. Miller William H. H. Miller Baron Cincinnati John F. Parker California Carter B. Harrison Murfreesboro Tenn A. L. Mason James Whitcomb Riley Evans Woollen Harry J. Milligan Clifford Arrick William (. Bobbs Harrys Newhard Cale John I. Griffiths Newton Booth Tarkington Hilton A. Brown Samuel Reid Penjamin F. Tracy New York Philadelphia John W. Noble St. Louis Interior

Navy Reacts to Harrison Death with Mourning Decree

The Navy Department issues a special order honoring the memory of former President Harrison. The order calls for half mast on March 17 or upon receipt, no gun salutes from sunrise to sunset, a thirty day mourning band on officers’ swords, and a formal reading to all ships and stations.

Washington Navy Department Naval Service Harrison United States Navy Navy Marine Corps

South Boston Prepares for Holiday Parade Festivities

South Boston decorates schools and public buildings for an upcoming holiday parade. Major Murray refutes reports of post disputes while vessels Hartford and Lancaster arrive. Topeka may be sidelined by engine trouble. Public visiting hours for the Hartford are expected 2 to 4:30 daily before its departure on the 20th.

Boston G. F. H. Murray WU. S. S. Hartford Topeka Chesapeake Hartford John M. Hawley New York

Evacuation Day Essays From Lawrence School Pupils

A Lawrence Grammar School report features essays by graduating students on Evacuation Day. They recount Boston history from South Boston to Dorchester Heights, mention Washington’s batteries, and note the British surrender. Excerpts praise local landmarks and reflect on South Boston docks and future harbor funding possibilities.

Lawrence Grammar School Third B Streets A. M. Leonard Boston South Boston Mattapannock Dorchester Lawrence School Washington Nooks Hill Richard J. Driscoll

Boston Evacuation Pride and Dorchester Heights Monument

The text recalls the evacuation of Boston and notes Washington on the hill. It praises South Boston with a large population and harbor beauty. It mentions a monument on Dorchester Heights to commemorate the victory and the cornerstone laid by ex-Governor Roger Walcott.

Dorchester Heights Washington Monument Martin F. Conley Boston Washington John YT. Barrett Roger Walcott James V. Splan

Harvard Banquet Ends Quiet After Rumpus Threats

The crowd at a Harvard dinner kept order with hotel staff enforcing a no roughhouse rule. Waiters were instructed to withhold food or drink from boisterous youths, and some mischief was curtailed, yielding a surprisingly tame toast after 8 pm led by toastmaster Charles Platt.

Harvard Wendell Charles Platt

Milwaukee boxing results at Badger Athletic Club show mixed outcomes

Martin Judge of Milwaukee defeated Jim Driscoll of Chicago in the final round after six. Sayres of Milwaukee beat Jack O Keefe of Chicago in six rounds in a whirlwind contest. Dick Fitzpatrick and Tommy Smith of Chicago fought to a six round draw.

Milwaukee Wis Martin Judge Enlaserale Jim Driscoll Chicago Badger Athletic Club Sayres Jack O'Keefe Dick Fitzpatrick Tommy Smith

Noted Forger Adams Arrested in Boston Charity Scam

A celebrated swindler Lewis V. R. Adams, traveling under multiple aliases, was captured in Boston with memoranda and forged checks as part of plans to defraud charitable groups. Investigators tied him to funds raised for the Gwynne Temporary Home and the New England Home for Little Wanderers, among others, and found a trunk of expensive clothes and a large stash of blank checks.

Eastport Golden Gate Halifax Galveston Boston Traud Lewis V. R. Addams Watts Joseph B. Glover Commonwealth Avenue Washington National Bank Glover Devonshire Street Gwynne Adams Mr. Glover A. F. Wordsworth Washington Bank New England Little Wanderers BR. M. McPherson Andrew S. Johnson J. L. Brandon Lewis Robeson W. R. Thayer Brown, Durrell & Co E. K. Butler F. S. Nichols J. B. Hhr John T. Morse M. W. Jones J. Olivier Sweetser Thomas H. Russell Russell & Russell Henry H. Arnold Solomon Lincoln Henry 58 Shaw George D. Edmands Charles E. Russ George W. Armstrong Railway Utica Street Silas Lathrop Kilby Street George N. Black Post Office Square Hathaway, Soule & Harrington Lincoln Street H. P. Conant Union Street Thomas B. Smith Milk Street C. A. Morse Corn R. B. Fairbain A. F. Lyman F. Gordon Dexter B. M. Jones C. W. Kinsley Ee Oo Aca D. H. Jacke Edward Ams American Loan and Trust Company National Hide and Leather Bank Walter L. Mongomery Mian T. Browning W. L. Davidson Montclair N.J New York City Plymouth Street H. F. Harris State Savings Bank Ovid Mich Chicago Home Marshall M. Field B. French Chicago Tribune Company Katherine Kohisaar Proriotor Times-Herald A. G.alding G. F. Swift Jus H.cCormick Moses Farrell Ed Giles T. Edward Wilder Erodit Cooper & Co Greenbaum Sons Jasper Lumber Company H. Cayton Worcester Grand Rapids Milwaukee Milwaukee House of Mercy Fort Wayne Ind Women’s Club League Cincinnati Buffalo Toledo Humane Society Cringtons House Engle i N. J Pinkertone John Stone New York Stone United States Lewis V. R. Adams North Side Idatelore Shi Houghton, Wise Harris America

Murder May Go Unpunished In Maine Case

In Skowhegan Maine the coroner jury ruled Rosie Pumlow died from a criminal operation by unknown persons. County Attorney Gower said friends may petition a grand jury but he sees no duty to reopen the case. further action by relatives is uncertain.

Skowhegan Rosie Pumlow Gower

Omega Oil Offered As Aid For Aged Aches

An old age health notice promotes Omega Oil as a remedy for aging bodies. It claims skin wrinkling joint stiffness back pain and sore feet ease when applied as a liniment and says it restores vigor and strength in the elderly. It cites grandparents finding relief from pains by rubbing it on affected areas.

Boxing match ends in ten rounds in Denver

Parlayed as a draw is the claim as the Seciban Pane Buddy King fights in Denver. The bout extended to ten rounds at the Colorado Athletic Club tonight with Partlad earning a decision.

D Nver Partlad Seciban Pane Buddy”’ King Colorado Athletic Club

Philadelphia Signs Dugglesby and Delehanty to Nationals

March 15 report that pitcher Dugglesby and first baseman Delehanty have signed contracts to play for the Philadelphia Nationalague Baseball Club in the upcoming season.

Philadelphia Dugglesby Delehanty Philadelphia Nationalague

Hurley Veto Sustained in Salem Council Vote

At a special Salem Common Council meeting Mayor Hurley secured a 16 to 4 vote sustaining his veto of the city appropriation bill tied to the financial crisis. The session was called to address the veto impact on city finances and operations.

Salem Common Council Hurley

Murley Charged With Perjury in Bail Case

Cornelius J. Murley of 198 Harrison Avenue arrested by officers Morrissey and McGarr on perjury charges. He allegedly furnished a $3000 straw bail with Horan F. Crossman for Edward Shevlin who fled after bail. Crossman is suspected of larceny and may face perjury charges too.

Cornelius J. Murley Harrison Avenue Ore Morrissey McGarr Murley Horan F. Crossman Aurety Edward Shevlin Shevlin Crossman

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