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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1899
Page
2
Kaiser Says Good Will With United States Grows
The World publishes an interview from Metz with Emperor William. He expresses pleasure at the friendly relations between Germany and the United States and says the new cable will unite the nations and promote peace prosperity and goodwill.
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New York
the World
William
Metz
America
Kaiser
United States
Germany
Brazen American vice critique sparks Birmingham sermon
The Rev. James L. Hill spoke at Berkeley Temple on The Great American Vice. He argued Americans show brazenness and self conceit in professing Christianity abroad and urged visible conversion signs and frank identification with faith. He praised Salvation Army methods of public Christian identity.
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James L. Hill
Berkeley ‘Temple
America
Salvation Army
Catalonia Arrives with 404 Passengers in Port
The Cunard liner Catalonia docks with 404 aboard, including 371 steerage. Inspectors busy in the morning and early afternoon as many steerage passengers remain aboard overnight awaiting clearance. Most are expected to leave with the ship today.
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Cunard
Catalonia
Pet Rae
Rem Laverpool
Morn- NE Helon
Doctor declines Colorado college presidency offer
Dr. RH Benjamin Andrews sent a letter to Governor Thomas of Colorado declining the presidency of the State Agricultural College. He cites his wife’s ill health as a major factor in his decision.
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Chicago
Benjamin Andrews
Thomas
Colorado
State Agricultural College of Colorado
Andrews
Kennedy Shot By Drew In Stanhope Street Stable
Joseph Kennedy was shot by Thomas A. Drew Friday afternoon during a quarrel in the Stanhope street stable. He showed slight improvement yesterday at City Hospital but remains in critical condition. Surgeons are surprised he survived and have not yet attempted to locate the bullet in his chest. Young Prew, confined at Charles street jail, wept when told Kennedy's condition slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kennedy
Thomas A. Drew
Stanhope Street
City Hospital
Put & Sill
Somerville Fires Prompt Double Alarm At Two Homes
The Somerville fire department responded to two alarms yesterday. At 8 25 a m a blaze at 29 College Avenue damaged the unoccupied residence owned by Almeda Williams, likely incendiary. A second alarm came at 12 24 p m for an oil stove explosion at 478 Franklin Street in a tenement owned by the Bowers estate and occupied by William H Helley.
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Somerville
Foxt
College Avenue
Williams, Almeda
Pranklin Street
William H. Helley
Bowers
Army Navy Tablets Cure Dyspepsia and Constipation
Dyspepsia causes fatigue dry tongue and loss of appetite. U S Army & Navy Tablets are promoted as a cure with a safe vegetable formula that does not gripe. A package costs 10 cents or send 10 cents for a package of 12 to U S Army & Navy Tap. Let Co. New York.
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U.S. Army & Navy
U. S. Army & Navy
LET CO
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. Versus Aiperican Wringer Co
A disputed case involves Metropolitan Manufacturing Co and American Wringer Co over products like mangles and sweepers manufactured in New Milan. Court actions seek penalties and enforcement of an order related to a supply dispute and service repairs. The record notes reference to order EGLpiy and a cost figure 2690.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Manufacturing CO
Snes Peor
Aiperican Wringer Co
Brigs Ordained an Episcopal Priest in New York
In Stanton Street’s pro cathedral New York this morning Rev Dr Charles A Briggs once found guilty of Presbyterian heresy was ordained an Episcopal priest beside Rev Dr Snedeker by Bishop Potter. The quiet ceremony drew a crowd and no protest signatures appeared.
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New York
Stanton Street
Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian Assembly
Episcopal Church
Charles A. Snedeker
Potter
Douglass
Robert L.paddock
Paddock
Cross
FEV
Charlies Ca.brives
Cornelings B.smith
Kig¢s
St. James. Church
George PP. Nelson
Snedeker
Osborne
Forbury
Chusch
Trenton
Nidal
Briggs
Ife
Smith
Nelson
Brizes
Europe
Heresy Case of Dr Briggs Divides Denominations
The Briggs controversy highlights his challenge to Presbyterian doctrines, advocating higher criticism and liberal Bible interpretation. He argues for acknowledging scientific errors and textual inconsistencies, sparking a long-standing debate over authority and modern thought within Christian denominations.
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Briggs
Presbyterian Church
Briges
Theologian Briggs and Catholic Union Ambitions
The excerpt notes Dr Briggs, then a professor at Union Theological Seminary, as leaning toward Catholic union. It mentions his winter in Rome meeting leading theologians to study first hand the thoughts and feelings of Roman church leaders.
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Presbyterian Church
Union Theological Seminary
Briggs
Church of Rome
Rome
Brave 15 year old saves friend from drowning at Charles Town
Harry Hahn aged 15 saved 12 year old William Coughlin from drowning at the Charles Town playground near Chelsea street and Scott's court. Hahn jumped into the water and brought his friend ashore after a brief struggle. Both boys were returned home soaking but unharmed.
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Harry Hahn
Charlestown Playground
Chelsea Street
Scott's Court
Hohn
William Coughlin
Bainbridge Street
William
Hahn
Arrests Made as Liquor Squad Seizes Gaming Cards
Police swooped on 603 Columbus Avenue last night and seized a large number of playing cards. Several men were arrested for being present where gaming implements were found, including John Fay 28, Henry Scott 40, John Garner 39, Jacob Green 33, William Temple 86, Frank Crosby 28, John Carter 28, Joseph Jeffry 85, and Loring Dr. Lovejoy.
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Columbus Avenue
John Fay
Henry Scott
John Garner
Jacob Green
William Temple
Frank Crosby
John Carter
Joseph Jeffry
Loring Dr. Lovejoy
Fatal bicycle crash in Waltham claims 23 year old
Warren Brown aged 23 was thrown from his bicycle when a rear wheel was struck by an unknown rider in Waltham on May 14. He suffered a brain concussion and died two hours after being taken home on Main Street.
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Waltham
Warren Brown
Main Street
Will Protest Question Indignation Meeting Over Sixty Foot Bridge
A South Boston indignation meeting in Spellman Hall tonight protests Senator Baldwin opposition to a sixty foot bridge and urges the House to uphold the original plan. The event highlights alleged savings to Boston Terminal interests and accuses Baldwin of delaying needed bridge access and proper car service for the peninsular district.
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Spellman Hall
Saldwin
South Boston
John K. Batewin
Senate
Baldwin
House
Bresnahin, Mahoney
Kells
Melisaac
Toomey
Boston Terminal Company
Bresnahan
Senator Baldwin
Boston Law Department
Broadway Extension
Federal Street
Everett
Dover Strees
Cambridge
Boston
Peninsular District
Four Candidates Initiated into AOH at Wells Memorial Meeting
Four candidates William A Mahoney Patrick J Wiseman Bernard Murphy and Edward McAuley were initiated into the Ancient Order of Hibernians by Division 25 at the fort nightly meeting in St Andrew's Hall Wells Memorial building yesterday afternoon with President James Corliss presiding.
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William A. Mahoney
Patrick J. Wiseman
Bernard Murphy
Edward McAuley
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
St. Andrew's Hall
Wells Memorial Building
James Corliss
Ammonia Leak at Roxbury Brewery Causes No Fire
An ammonia leak occurred at Houghton's brewery on Halleck Street Roxbury when a step cock blew out. about 11 30 last night the gas filled the engine room floor with an estimated value of fifty dollars. A passing youth was overcome by fumes while the engineer and firemen retreated, but no fire resulted and no injuries are reported.
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Houghton
Halleck Street
Roxbury
Watch Thief Nabs Watch On Kneeland Street Chase
Officer Kennedy and Murphy of Station 1 pursued a suspect along Kneeland Street near Tyler Street after a theft. The robber, identified as James Kennedy, denied the charge but was subdued after a foot chase and found with a $5 watch and a $1 bill, claiming ownership before naming Patrick Burke of Wellesley as the robbed party.
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Kennedy
Murphy
Station 1
Tis
Kneeland Street
Tyler Street
Station 4
Patrick Burke
Wellesley
James Kennedy
417
Last Seventh Street
Eightieth Anniversary of Dudley Street Baptist Sunday School
The Dudley Street Baptist Church observed the eightieth anniversary with morning and evening services. Rev. Charles Dae delivered the morning address as attendance records highlighted long-time participants, with 1073 total members and 531 average attendance. The school operates four departments with 63 teachers under Superintendent F E R Imbal.
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Dudley Street Baptist Church
Charles DP Ae
Dudley Street Church
Carrie
Biankin
Viola B. Driscol
Grace L. Driscol
Edith
JL Burr
Marion 2
Frye
Bertha A. Cooksey
Ida Hl. Ayers
Lottie R. Cox
Stanley Seaver
Percy Mountain
Ivan Shedrick
James Rae
Carrie Mitchell
Addie FE. Starks
Ethel Linscott
May Frost
Helen K. Brainerd
Jessie McCartney
William H. Howatt
Howard PD. Webster
Joseph F. Adams
Walter E. Hammett
Harry A. Murtfeldt
Kellogg Durland
FE. R. «Imbal
Gaelic School Adds Eight Names to Roll in Session
Attendance at yesterday's Gaelic School session at 1151 Washington Street was large eight new names were added to the roll after instruction hours a general meeting was held by superintendent BP J O Daly who spoke in Gaelic explaining why continental Europe sparked interest in Gaelic studies.
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Washington Street
BP. J. O'Daly
Europe
European society discusses Miss May Goelet marriage
London reports claim Miss May Goelet may wed Captain Oswald Ames despite mother’s push for Prince Francis of Teck. Other suitors include Viscount Crichton and Duke of Roxburghe as society weighs rank, fortune, and romance. Paris notes Miss Julia Dent Grant’s engagement to Cantacuzene.
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London
Miss May Goelet
Duke of
Miss Goelet
Prince Francis
Teck
Duchess of York
England
Captain Ames
Prince Francis of Teck
Ouida
Prince Francis of Teek
Viscount Crichton
Lord Crichton
Horse Guards
Joan Wilson
Warter Priory
Guy Fairfax
Duke of Manchester
Miss Wilson
Fairfax
Paris
Julia Dent Grant
Prince Cantacuzene
Russia
Trousseau
Dewey Farewell Luncheon Hosted by Schurman
Admiral Dewey was honored at a farewell luncheon today hosted by Prof. Schurman, with attendees including Prof. Worcester Colonel Denby General Arthur Mrs Lawton and others. The event coincided with Manila security measures and a large evening crowd awaiting a concert in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitia
Schurman
United States Philippine Commission
Admiral Dewey
Pean Worcester
Charles Denby
Saive Arthur
Lawston
Huneta
Admiral Dewey Poised for Honors on European Tour
Ambassador Cambon of France has urged Paris to greet Admiral Dewey upon his return via the Mediterranean and Olympia’s likely sail past French ports. Algiers is expected to honor the American commander, while Toulon’s sailing is unlikely. France honors Dewey for his rank and esteem in naval circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtons
Dewery
Mediterranean
Otis dispatch on Filipino insurgent operations May 14 1899
Major General Otis reports from Manila that Lawton has moved from Baliuag with Wade Wonsoe and Sez Miguel to the north, driving enemy forces as gunboats and canoes accompany the advance up the Rio Grande River. MacArthur stays at San Fernando to guard the countryside. A messenger from Araneta seeks a conference with the US commission to arrange terms of the insurgent arrangements.
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Manila
Washington
Lawton
Baliuag
Wade Wonsoe
Sez Miguel
Hobbe
Rio Grands River
Calunie Pit
MacArthur
San Fernando
Arunaldo Exes
United States Commission
Otis
Local golfers enjoy weekend round on quiet course
Crowds gathered as hundreds played at the Newton greens Saturday. Campbell led with steady scores of 41 and 43, while Miss Margaret Couled posted the best net score to win ten points toward the finals. Other competitors earned ratings with figures noted for a close event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Jess
Newton
Miss Margaret
Airs
EF. A. Rogers
S. A. Wilkie
Percy Dowsey
Hal Brook
Made to Order Two Pairs Full Size for Ten Dollars
Advertisement note offers two pairs full size custom made for ten dollars at A W Manufacturers located at 63 and 6S Apps di Wi Ha te i Ai d.
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A. W
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