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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1898

Page

3

Thousands Gather to View Big Warships Harbor Pageant

Thousands of spectators line the water front as 300 small boats crowd the harbor. The cruisers Columbia and Katahdin plus the old monitor Lehigh draw attention with flags flying and crews eager for possible action. A Postman tours the ships, chats with Captain Sands aboard the Columbia, and tours armament while sailors discuss news and potential battles.

Navy Yard Columbia Lehigh Lone Wharf Prince Edward T Wharf

Relief for Reserves on Minnesota Training Ship

During yesterday morning many Minnesota reserves remained ashore but by afternoon the gun deck became lively with visitors and a band concert as sailors demonstrated gun drills. Shore leave on the Catskills was limited due to discontent and officer concerns about routine tasks. Tomorrow eight days more of duty end, and most brigade men will head home ready for twenty four hour call if needed.

Minnesota Catskill Lehigh Owiner Brigade

Navy eyes faster English steamers for Atlantic service

The Navy Department plans to charter or purchase speedy steamers from England to operate between New York and Nova Scotia. The Yarmouth and Boston, inspected on their Nova Scotia run, show Boston at 17 knots and Yarmouth at 15 to 12 knots with costs around 300,990 and 175,000 dollars respectively. Both vessels, built in Glasgow and Dunbarton, feature electricity and triple expansion engines.

Navy Department Here Nova Scotia Yarmouth Samuel F. Stanwood Lewis Wharf New York Naval Auxiliary Board N. J. K. Patch A. J. Dixon J. G. Tauressey Boston Yarmouth Steamship Company A. Stephen & Sons Glasgow Dunbarton Scotland

Navy Yard progress as Lebanon floated and ships prepared

At Charlestown Navy Yard work continued on the ship under construction with a thousand workmen making progress. The cruiser Lebanon in dry dock will be floated tomorrow while the supply ship Southery enters the dry dock on Wednesday. The Lancaster hospital ship crew will be drafted aboard from the Wabash this afternoon and most of the crew will transfer by week’s end as the ship sails to Southern waters. A detachment of marines sails from Charlestown to New York tomorrow evening.

Navy Yard Lebanon Southery Lancaster Wabash Charlestown Navy Yard New York

Recall of Dewey Victory Ties Local Ship History

Acting Admiral Dewey's triumph stirs local pride as waters nearby recall a century of bustling harbor life. The city once saw a fleet of sailing ships heavy at its wharves with many vessels named for Philippine islands, including the clipper Pa nay destroyed at sea under Captain Stephen P. By.

Dewey Philippine Panay Las Stephen P

Sailors and ships of the Salem fleet described

The article notes a swift Yarmouth sailor laid to rest and lists vessels owned by Silsbee & Pickman of Salem. It mentions the Sooloo and Mindoro, with fate details, and the Luzon of 1339 tons built in East Boston, now loading in China for New York. It ends with the bark Samar at Newcastle, N S W, owned by J H Conant Co.

Yarmouth Silsbee & Pickman Salem Sooloo Mindoro Luzon J. G. Park Smith & Townsend Boston

Quiet Day at Fort Warren Regimen Busy

An unusual quiet settled over Fort Warren as the First Regiment M V M resumed camp routine. General enlistment work is expected to start tomorrow with some men likely to refuse to stay at duty. A number of soldiers are in hospital from colds caused by sentry and guard duty. Colonel Pfaff, away for several days, returns to the fort this morning.

Fort Warren Pfaff

Sligo Club Volunteers Rally Against Sympathy for Spain

At the Sligo Social Club meeting chaired by O L Lavin members pledged service for the country. The discussion attacked English and Irish papers for sympathy with Spain and warned against Irish Catholic associations with Spain or England. The group praised the Boston Post for justice and asked for wider circulation.

Sligo O. L. Lavin England Ireland Spain Here William Venezuela Cape Horn North Pole Boston Post New England

Harbor War Notes Reflect Harbor Navy Movements and Vessels

Amid Provincetown Harbor activity Captain Bert Smith of East Boston serves on the cruiser San Francisco, with ties to Boston Towboat, while Captain David Kendrick guides the Columbia to her anchorage. The Columbia’s crew showcases a Loring connection, and the Edward OBrien sails toward Baltimore to load coal for San Francisco. The J H Bowers, loaded with lumber for the River Platte, eyes potential encounters with Temarario as it heads for Union wharves.

San Francisco Provincetown Harbor Bert Smith East Boston Austin Barber Boston Towboat Company Smith Vim al Melvin H. W. Hills Navy David Kendrick Atlas Columbia Nantasket Roads Harrison Loring South Boston Loring Thomaster Edward O’brien Boston Baltimore Union

War notes aid for lodge members in service

New Boston Lodge No 59 J A R resolves that members serving or drafted into the army or navy stay in good standing and their families are cared for until discharge. If killed, families receive full endowment. Ahavath Achim Lodge 174 OBA exempts enlisted or drafted members from dues and assessments and protects their families. Endowment paid to beneficiaries for fatalities and life disability exemptions apply.

New Boston Lodge Army Navy Ahavath Achim Lodge

Train Ditching Near Columbus Kills One, Injures Three

A excursion train on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line wrecked at a switch near Columbus Ohio. One man R Fry of Louisville killed and three others injured. Engine left tracks and plunged down a steep embankment. Conductor John Clarkson and engineers James Rimhart Louis Fritz escaped with minor injuries. Cars were crushed and severely damaged.

Columbus Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Cleveland, Akron & Columbus R. Fry Louisville James Rim»hart Louis Fritz Escap John Clarkson

Colonels Fall Short as Hawley Stymied by Poor Support

Cincinnati on May 8 reports Ehret received little run support as Hawley shut down the Col onels. Louisville’s pitcher was honored with a gold watch from the Cincinnati club and a gold chain with a diamond locket from the Beefsteak Club, both reflecting postgame tributes. Score:

Cincinnati Colonels Hawley Ehret Louisville Beefsteak Club

Race scores from Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo Montreal meets

In a pair of regional games the Syracuse region beat Rochester 7 to 2 while Buffalo defeated Montreal 13 to 5, detailing team performances and final tallies.

Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Montreal

Orioles Open Four-Game Series At South End Grounds

This afternoon at 3:30 the Baltimore Orioles meet Boston in the first of a four game set at the South End grounds. The visitors, Boston’s longtime rivals, aim to win the best three of four as leadoff man Joe Kelly leads a gray-clad Dixie squad. Expected stars include Hugh Jennings, John McGraw, Dement, Jake Stenzel, Billy Keeler, and Billy Prouly catching Nichols, with Clarke, Bowerman, Hughes, Hoffer, MeJames, Arlie Pond anchoring the battery.

South End Baltimore Orioles Boston Joe Kelly Dixie Hugh Jennings John McGraw Jim Collins Dement Washington Jake Stenzel Billy Keeler Clarke Bowerman Hughes Aaa Nopa Hoffer

Youth baseball clubs reorganize for season in South Framingham

Lists teams from Company C and Company I in camp at South Framingham forming clubs. First game score 25 to 18 for Company C. Names and managers for Nashua Stars, Putnams, Melrose Athletic Club, Lowell Textile School, Cambridge Reds, Arctics of Brookline, Franklin Reds, Putnams Cambridge, Franklins Chelsea, Young Emmets Roxbury, National A C Lynn, Batons Dorchester, Arlingtons, Actons, Franklin Juniors, Violet Juniors Somerville, Hansons Somerville, Eliots, Oxford Juniors, Nashua Stars West End, Craigles Cambridge, Unions Cambridgeport, Admiral Deweys East Boston, St Johns Roxbury, Blanchards East Cambridge, Monitor A A, East Bostons, Young Myrties, Knickerbockers, Logans, Mineden A A, Crickets South Boston, Pirates etc. Several open dates and eligibility ages listed for May through August.

Clinton South Boston Ninth Infantry South Framingham Company C Murphy Corporal Coyle C. A. Kelleher R. E. Thorne Enshine J. Turner J. J. Lernigan Putnams North End Joseph Farren Nashua Street Melrose Athletic Club J. H. Clausen Boston Lowell Textile School E. M. Murphy Lowell Cambridge Reds George Judd Hampshire Street Cambridgeport Arctics Brookline M. J. Hanrahan Beacon Street Franklin Reds George Dower Medford Corey Streets Charlestown Gardella Rodgers Kennedy Crowley Fogarty McKenna McHugh Gorham Oley D. Rodgers Marshall Place Franklins Chelsea J. J. Cosgrove Tremont Street Young Emmets Roxbury Edward McCabe Vernon Street National A. C. of Lynn G. W. Piper Western Avenue Batons of Dorchester White Littlefield Williams Breen Thurston Keefe Grove Snider Mitchell A. W. Snider Creek Street Arlingtons P. F. O'Neill Arlington Actons E. F. Conant South Acton Frankun Juniors Michael Coughlin Ecorner J. Walsh Hanson Street Somerville Eliots Emmanuel A. A C. M. F. Clark Warrenton Street Oxford Tuniors William Brown West Ninth Street James Drummond Armstrong Street Jamaica Plain Oxfords A. Leahy J. McGonagle E. Caney William McCormack Endicott Street Putneams of Cambridge M. Brennan J. Hanlon M. Neilon F. Cunningham J.’ Neilon W., Young C. Hooper B. Steincross G. Brignol George C. Vield Allston Street Craigles Henry TF Quigg Second Street East Cambridge James Lutz Waverly Street Admiral Deweys East Boston Massachusetts Lafisse Napier P. Murther Markes S.s Kelley Larson C.f Hafey Webbeter Avenue St. John’s Gaiteley Reardon Battery Coughlin Menton Carroll Hardiman T. J. Gallagher North Street Monitor A. A Ike R. Ambrose Spring Street East Bostons Pugh Ae Domerty Diaan Burke Pinkofsky Coox Sheilds McAnaney J.f Quigley Mulloy R.f P. Henry Pero Webster Street Young Myrties Serrilha Corcoran Collins Kane O'Neil Reddy Healey Cummings Joseph Serrilha West First Street Knickerbockers John Farrin Sheafe

Notable Steeplechase Prospects and Trainer Moves

May 28 year context notes Veitch, a top American steeplechase jockey, training for Mr. Chamblet at the Country Club and Morris Park. Interest centers on the Country Club meet and the Westchester Racing Association events preceding it. Badge price set at 1 dollar with enhanced facilities, while plans unfold for Brookline training and cross country outcomes. Also mentions boxing figures and public sparring links to Ruhlin, McCoy, and Fitz, with retirement rumors and possible comebacks amid sparring partners Kenney and Farrell.

Mr. Chambler Veitch America Country Club Duke of Abercorn Lady Raymond Peer Mr. Chamblet Morris Park Brookline

Ex-Collegian George Mahoney Promises Local Impact

George Mahoney returns from St Louis and is expected to draw attention with his pitching this season. Taunton and Fall River clash as rivals, with local players like Charley Kelly of Woburn contributing strong hitting and catching for Taunton.

George Mahoney St. Loui S Frye Roxbury Massillon Fall River New Bedford Whaling City Mezanger Doe Young America Hickman

Yale Freshmen Eight to Race Harlem River on Decoration Day

Yale coach Bob Cook plans a freshmen eight contest at the Harlem River regatta on Decoration Day. The New Jersey A C Memorial Day carnival will feature a 0 yard run. Entered are Tom Burke Manuel J Cregan from Princeton and Mechling from Penn, top middle distance runners, with a possible world record. South End Bowling League title could hinge on Kirby’s versus Noble’s as Murray & Irwin’s eye a possible tie. Delayed oarsmen faced stormy weather yesterday.

Bob’ Cook Yale New Jersey A. C Tom’ Burke Manuel J.¥. Cregan Princeton Mechling U. of P South End Kirby’s Noble Kirby Murray & Irwin

Treasurer Nims Dead In Keene Bank Circle

Oscar G. Nims treasurer of the Cheshire Provident Institution for Savings died suddenly at his Keene home tonight of apoplexy at age 82. He was the son of George W. Nims of West Moreland and had worked in local banking for twenty years.

Keene, N. H Oscar G. Nims Cheshire Provident Institution For Savings George W. Nims West Moreland

Boxing Cards Set for Athens Buffalo Giants Week

Boxing gossip lists Charley Johnson, Tom Tracy, and George Cole at Olympic A C Athens Penn plus Jim Daly Jack Baty and more at Olympic AC Buffalo. It covers Tuesday bouts in Louisville South Boston and Philadelphia with Frank Jeffries Sharkey match notes and ring reports on Jim Jeffries and Sharkey.

Charley Johnson Tom Tracy George Cole Olympic A. C Athens Penn Jim Daly Jack Baty Harry Lemmons H. Goldstein Buffalo Matt Matthews Owen Zeigler Dan McBride J. Waldron Paterson Jack Burke Dick O'Brien Koffman A. C Ayn

Fitz at the Park Opens Week in Boston

Bob Fitzsimmons arrives in Boston to begin a Park Theatre engagement while explaining he canceled a Saturday meeting with McCoy due to his young son's near fatal illness at the Hotel Bartheld in New York. A close associate says McCoy would have waited for Fitz to arrange a bout on previously stated terms.

Bob Fitzsimmons Boston Park Theatre McCoy Hotel Bartheld New York Fitz Bob

Little Ones Gone In Brighton Disappearance Of Frye and Davis

Alarm swept Brighton as Ariel Frye four and Bertrand Davis five vanished from 22 Aldie Street after leaving home Saturday morning. Police fear drowning or kidnapping while searchers describe Ariel with light curls in a green plaid dress and Bertrand in a red blouse, green jacket, and cap.

Brighton Ariel Frye Bertrand C. Davis Aldie Street Tom O'Shanter

Wind 700 Strong Halts Cyclists At Framingham Course

A fierce northerly wind spoiled yesterday’s expected ideal cycling day. Thousands would have visited Camp Dewey but only a few hundred rode the Framingham course and the Suffolk B.C. Jamaica C.C. Canton clubs competed. Teddy Edwards led a century ride as pacemaker with Linton Warburton and Marks. pursuits at Cambridge were covert with no times released. Many riders sought shelter riding southward and returned by train.

Fens Camp Dewey Framingham Suffolk B.C Jamaica Interclub Racing Association Cambridge Charlestown C. C Salem Elms C. C Winthrop Commonwealth B. C Brockton Middlesex C. C Binue Bills Roxbury O.oo Prockton Bostonian C. C Winchester Tiger Roadsters Auburndale Middlesex Co. CC Arboretum Boston Wheelmems Lowell

Cycling notes hint season records may fall at Cambridge

Tom Linton and Fradile McDuffee pace behind pacing teams at Cambridge despite poor weather. Linton covers ten miles in 18 45. Butler trains hard with sprinting times of 8 2 5 and 8 38 5. Ambrose Park race to feature Linton Coulter. Also reports on Jacquelin Bourrillon France match, missing Jallu brothers’ triplets, and Paris Longchamp automobile race with two machines over 23 miles at two minutes per mile. Bordeaux Paris road race May 14 15 with eight entries including Cordang and Rivierre. most riders expected to use mechanical pacemaking.

Tom Linton Fradile McDuffee Cambridge Miles Linton Tom Butler Knt Coulter Brassard Ambrose Park France Jacquelin- Bourrillon le Velo Bourrillon Winening Jallu Brothers Paris Waltham Longchamp Cordang Gaston Rivierre Garin Dubois Meyer

Philo Celtic Society Holds Sunday Meeting at St James

The Philo Celtic Society met yesterday afternoon at St James Church parochial school rooms 5 Whitmore street. Superintendent James Drinan and assistants led advanced classes in a program of readings songs and recitations. Delegates for the national convention in New York will be elected at the next meeting.

Philo- Celtic Society St. James's Church Whitmore Street James Drinan Callahan King Hickey Mara M. J. Donovan John P. Lane New York

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