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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1899

Page

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Wild Cow Chases Through Somerville Injures No One

An unruly cow owned by Eugene J Ford milkman of 386 Washington street Somerville ran through the city yesterday afternoon causing chaos. The animal knocked down several people and overturned a baby carriage before being caught in a barn on Grove street West Somerville. Patrolman Michael Kennedy narrowly escaped injury when the cow attacked his chair.

Eugene J Ford Washington Street Somerville Mr. Ford Michael Kennedy Kennedy House of Hose 5 Somer Ville Avenue Belmont Lowell Streets Somerville Avenue Elm Street Grove Street West Somerville

Bicyclists Collide on Washington Street in North Brighton

At about 4 45 yesterday afternoon Patrick Heenan of Cedar Street Newton and William Bailey of 13 Norway Street Boston collided on Washington Street North Brighton. Both were thrown to the ground and found unconscious with serious bruises and facial cuts. Friends took them home.

Washington Street North Brighton Patrick Heenan Cedar Street Newton William Bailey Norway Street Boston

Lowell Boy Killed by Electric Car on Middlesex Street

Four year old Cornis Monesti was run over by an electric car on Middlesex street this afternoon and killed instantly in Lowell.

Lowell Cornis Monesti Middlesex Street

Public Streets Clergymen Decry It Brazen Creepers Called

Clergymen denounce the presence of public street misconduct calling the offenders brazen and wanton. The city faces moral outrage as residents demand action and reform. Authorities pledge to enforce decency laws and protect public order.

Father Seeks Answers After Son Dies On Steamship

Charles Adams, father of Henry Adams who died after an attempt to reach Boston for medical aid, accuses officials of neglect and promises to pursue full inquiry. Immigration Commissioner Colonel Billings defends inspectors and the steamship company, noting Adams did not reveal his brother’s location.

Dominion Line Prince George Charles Adams Henry Adams Nova Scotia Yarmouth Line Boston Everett Brighton Digby County George B. Billings Adams Yarmouth Steamship Company Post Manchester Mass Bostom Billings Steamship Company Immigration Office

Clergymen condemn girls smoking in Somerville streets

Sermons by three Somerville clergymen denounced cigarette smoking by young women seen in streets from Davis Square to Charlestown. They urged enforcement of anti smoking laws and a revival of home discipline to curb the vice among youths and girls.

Somerville A. Ees Sharp Park Avenue M. S George F. Durgin Flint Street M. E Mr. Fisk Main Street High Street Green Street Charlestown Winthrop Congregational Church Davis Square

Moulders Strike at Lowell Foundries Over Wages

Seventy five moulders at Union Eagle Nichols and Pevy Bros foundries in Lowell Mass walked out Saturday after their demand for 2.50 a day was refused. Doherty Bros yielded two weeks earlier and twenty five moulders there continue working. Strike is sanctioned by the national union.

Lowell Mass Eagle, Nichols and Pevcy Bros. Foundries Doherty Bros

William H. O Neill Drowned While Fishing at Piacataqua River

In Manchester New Hampshire the body of William H. O Neill was recovered from the Piacataqua River near West Manchester. He was fishing on the river bank when a suspected fit caused his seizure and fall. Nelson Sawyer witnessed the drowning and tried to save him but he died. O Neill left a wife and one child.

Manchester N. T William H. O'Neill Ventetan Iy Piacataqua River Nelson Sawyer O'Neill

Woonsocket Driving Park destroyed by fire and dynamite explosion

Fire at Woonsocket Driving Park razed the grand stand stables and most buildings after a 50 pound dynamite stash exploded. Caretaker A C Stacy and a boy escaped injury. water shortages hampered firefighting as a large crowd gathered to watch the blaze. The blast shattered nearby windows and tore a trench seven feet deep, with extensive property damage and a history of racing events at the park.

Woonsocket, R. I Woonsocket Driving Park A. C. Stacy Staczyy Althrea Stacy Stacey Ar. Stacy

Steamer Disabled Near Belfast Sighted

A Belfast despatch reports a steamer, likely an Allan liner, seen in a disabled state eight miles east of Glenarm and about twenty five miles north of Belfast.

Glenarm London Belfast

Court finds Miles censured over bad beef affair

The military court report finds General Miles censured for delaying notification about suspected bad beef. Eagan and Maus are censured. packers found blameless. The court recommends no further proceedings and notes canned beef was unsuitable for field use. refrigerated beef allegations not proven.

Miles Eagan Maas Alger

Two Wives Claim Remains of Boston Fish Merchant

Nelson G. Eldredge of Kidredge Bros. fish dealers is killed when he falls on railroad tracks and is struck by an electric car on Beacon Street. Two wives appear to claim the body. brother Orlane Eldredge reveals he knew nothing of wife No. 2 until yesterday.

Beaconsstreet Bridge Boston & Albany Nelson G. Eldredge Kidredge Sterling Street Lttle Clarendon Street Orlane de Pd, Eldredge Wife No. 2 Wife No. 1

Court finds no guilt on officers over beef issue at Chickamauga

Court finds none of the officers commanding corps divisions brigades or regiments guilty. It condemns Major General in charge for lacking justification to claim beef was embalmed or unfit for troops and for not reporting belief promptly. It cites Colonel Maus for failing to raise chemical treatment concerns from Major Daly’s Oct 26 inspection.

Washington Meiklejohn Miles Spain General Miles Secretary of War General Fagan Maus Daly John F. Weston Page Chickamauga Major

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S. Vorenberg &Co The Big Store Washington & Hanover Sts Crawford Range Walker & Pratt Mfg. CO Union St Wallet & Bond, Mrrs Blackstone Street Ervilla Cmokars Mr. Durgin Durgin Gean Arthur P. Sharp Park Avenue M. EB Plaza Fhoston Furnish Inns Columbus Avenue J. J. Marlow Mgr Eo’ Conner & Co Hestin Toke Columbus Ave Carter Lowell Moulders PIRE Woonsocket Qgriving Park Charles Lawrence & CO Commercial Street Dederge Abe Asa Hehe Eeerr Saeed Beef Cour Atkinso Furnishing Company Corner Common St
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