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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

5

Death of Archduke Charles Louis interrupts Moscow tattoo

London dispatch reports Archduke Charles Louis of Austria died in Vienna. Crowds braved rain as a Moscow tattoo was cancelled. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived with British officials amid grand Moscow reception.

Archduke Charles Louis of Hungary Duchess of Connaught Archduke Charles Louis OF Austria Vienna Austria Charles Louis of Duchess of Connaught Moscow London Daily Telegraph Edwin Arnold Nicholas O’conor Welby Scots Greys Order of St. Andrew Grenadiers

Plymouth Saved Plymouth May Fire Dies Near Damp Pond

The ravenous South Wareham fire that threatened Plymouth died a natural death near Damp Pond three miles southwest. A different air current diverted flames west, averting greater destruction. The fire swept a mile wide and burned along the path before dying out. Fire Warden Savary said no further danger. Earlier reports suggested missing men and extensive fighting costs, with refighters noting it was the worst fire they had seen. Plymouth spent about 250 dollars to combat fires over four days.

Plymouth South Wareham Damp Pond Here Savary Post Harry Hump Pomeer Halfway Pond

Homes Inundated as Floods Drive 200 Families From Homes

Crookston Minnesota reports a rising water surge on May 20 forcing at least 200 families from their homes. Relief is provided by neighbors and local organizations as authorities assess damage and coordinate shelter.

Crookston Minn

Fire destroys Sutton wool goods building in North Andover

The two and a half story stone structure housing J. H. Sutton raw wool and mill supplies was burned this morning with all contents. Loss estimated at 35,000 dollars, insured.

North Andover J. H. Sutton

Rain Storm Flood Destroys Homes Across Missouri and Beyond

In St Louis rainfall since Sunday exceeds five inches as the Mississippi River rises toward a 24 foot gauge by next Sunday. Missouri eastern Kansas and southern Illinois endure continued downpour. Chilhowee losses roofs. Windsor church and home unroofed. Three injured. Tarkio to Bigelow and Mound City flooded. fields seen only as fence post tops. Many houses surrounded by water.

ST. Louis Mississippi Missouri Kansas Illinois Chilhowee Windsor Tarkio Bigelow Mound City

Cyclone Demolishes Homes. Ten Injured in Douglas District

A cyclone flattened five houses in a small village and injured ten people. The storm’s path was clearly visible from the town of Douglas, prompting early emergency responses and warnings to nearby residents.

Douglas

Cyclone toll rises in Nemo area with several deaths

Sherman TexasMay 20 additions to the cyclone toll come hourly. Mrs J J Johnson and John Tilden were killed at Nemo. A young girl Davis was blown into a barbed wire fence and nearly cut in two. Her mother and another child died. Sixty patients in hospitals and as many in private homes. Sixty one bodies already buried.

Sherman Tex J. J. Johnson John Tilden Nemo Davis

Floods wash away bridges on Choctaw road in Oklahoma

Floods from the first night’s heavy rains inundate eleven bridges and ten miles of track between Shawnee and Holdenville on the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf road. No trains ran yesterday.

Oklahoma City Shawnee Holdenville Oklahoma Gulf Road

East Boston Teachers Banquet Leads Off Evening

Citizens of East Boston held a banquet for public school teachers at Music Hall last night. A procession formed at 9 with Rev. Richmond Fisk leading. Grace was said by Rev. M D Roberts and Fisk spoke on The Science of Education. Frank M Hill of the Board of Education added remarks.

East Boston Music Hall Island Wards Richmond Fisk M. D. Roberts Grace Fisk Frank M. Hill Board of Education

Cambridge Convention Turmoil Over Ballot Debates and Elections

The Cambridge convention dissolved into uproar as parliamentary disputes triggered repeated moves to reconvene and adjourn. Names like P. J. Daly, John T. Scully, Henry T. Schaffer, and W. E. Russell dominated chaotic proceedings with recalls, withdrawals, and contested elections amid tumultuous crowding.

Cunniff Scannell P. J. Daly Cambridge Mr. Paine John T. Scully Paine Scully Kiley Ward 9 Fitzpatrick W. H. Griffiths Cuddy Isaac McLean Henry T. Schaffer Winchester

Theatres Roundup Promises for Boston Stage Week

In Boston's theaters the week brings D artagnan in The Three Guardsmen at the Museum with Louis Salvin. Othello remains popular. Verdi's Aida slated at Castle Square. a big benefit at Bijou. Edison may witness the Vita scope at Keith's Theatre. Bunker Hill themed scenes in The Liberty Bill opera. Castle Square adds renowned baritone William Mertens and Mary Linck to a star-studded Verdi program.

Museum Alexander Salvin D’artagnan Three Guardsmen Castle Square Thomas A. Edison Boston Keith’s Edison Bunker Hill Liberty Bill’ Opera Company Boston Theatre Breed’s Hill Jaxon William Mertens Chillingsworth Walter Damrosch Mertens Konigsberg Prussia New York Signor Nuno C. D. Hess Hmma Juch Tavary Damrosch Opera Wagner Wolfram Amonasro Ethiopia Mary Linck Miles Diard Charles O. Bassett W. H. Clarke Aida Opera Fatmah Diard Charles Bassett H. Clarke M. Beall Bugu Opera House Keith’s Theatres Saul J. Hamilburg Trens Edward A. Rich Adv. Agt Max. Bernhardt Ticket Agt Park Theatre

Boston Firemen Adopting Black Shirts and White Hats

A new rule for Boston firemen below officer rank takes effect June 1 requiring black silk shirts instead of flannel and white straw hats instead of black. Captain Merrill of Station 16 supports the change saying shirts cost about 1.40 dollars and hats 50 cents, making the rule cheaper for the men than the old white shirt rule.

Boston Post Milton Henry Russell Merrill Station 16

Cuban debt shift fuels Paris market as Spain and Havana report sale

Havana reports private Madrid advices that over 27 million dollars of Cuban bonds held by Spanish banks and wealthy individuals have been unloaded in Paris in six to eight weeks. In Washington the Senate foreign relations committee debates Morgan's Cuba resolution for over an hour without a decision.

New York Havana Madrid Spain Paris Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Mr. Morgan Cuba

New Ocean Line Plans European Steamship Route

Sir Charles Ivers Wilson president of the Grand Trunk railroad and a party arrived in Portland Maine to confer with businessmen about establishing a regular steamship line to Europe and to map improvements for the Portland terminus of the Grand Trunk.

Portland Charles Ivers Wilson Grand Trunk Railroad Road Europe Grand Trunk

Ives Beats Schaefer In Close Billiard Match

Frank Ives recovered his billiard stroke to defeat Schaefer 500 to 439 in a best of series. The match featured constant position changes and a tightly contested score, with Schaefer posting the highest run of 8 as Ives tallied seven.

Chicago Frank Ives Schaefer Lves

Gale Rips British Coast Sinking Vessel Feared

Violent gales lash coastlines with Hull shipping damaged and a large vessel driven ashore near Port Patrick Scotland. Authorities fear heavy loss of life amid the storm.

London Hull Port Patrick Scotland

Worcester Child Assault Conviction Lands Man in State Prison

Woo Lung a Chinaman was convicted in Worcester Superior Court on charges of assaulting two girls aged 12 and 13. He received a prison sentence of 16 to 24 years. The May 20 verdict followed testimony detailing the alleged crimes and the judge imposed the term in state prison.

Worcester Woo Lung Chinaman Superior Court

Stevenson Case Arraigns Him in Municipal Court

James Stevenson real estate dealer missed the poor debtor session. An arrest warrant with a post sunset custody clause was issued after default. Judge Dewey overruled dismissal of the citation sought by Stevenson’s attorneys, while Dr. Albert Watts holds a bond to dissolve attachment tied to notes for patent and corporate rights in the Metropolitan Duplex System. No warrant served as of late last night, per Stevenson’s son.

James Stevenson Dewey Stevenson Albert Watts Watts

Thacher-Liffler Wedding In Roxbury At First Church

Miss Rebecca Thacher and Charles Liffler Jr. wed at the First Church Roxbury with Rev. De Normandie and Rev. Campbell officiating. Best man James Perkins, ushers from Boston and Nashua. Bride given away by Miss Thacher aunt. Reception at 69 Alleghany Street. Couple to sail June 4 from New York aboard the Columbia and plan home at 76 Alleghany in October.

Eliot Square Roxbury Rebecca Thacher Miss Thacher Charles Liffler de Normandie W. R. Campbell James Perkins George Stevens, Jr W. M. Russell Merton Wheelock Edward Hoyt George Currier, Jr Boston H. W Europe Alleghany Street

Knights of Malta Dance Brings Boston Elite to Grand Ball

Boston Commandery No. 167 held its first grand military ball at Odd Fellows Hall with nearly 200 couples. reception to the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts followed. Notables present included Senator I. P. Hutchinson Alderman Dyar and several other dignitaries. The grand march was led by Sir F. O. Emerson and wife with floor director W. G. Crother and a list of aides.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Boston Commandery No Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta Massachusetts I. P. Hutchinson Alderman Dyar G.S. Delano C R. Delano William H. Rankin J. W. Hicks W. S. Peak George S. Jones W. G. Crother Aids W V. Jonnah W. Knox W. W. Phillips C. H. Rider, Jr F. S. C. Bullard W. L. Chase E. A. Haggett Frank Ray G. W. Hill I. P. Johnson

Webster resigns as New England league umpire

Edward G. Webster of Portland resigns from the New England league umpire staff after refusing orders from President Murnane and Secretary Morse to officiate at New Bedford. He had prior trouble with the visitors at Augusta and will be replaced by ex-umpire James F. Hassett as a candidate for reappointment.

Portland Edward G. Webster New England League Stephen J. Kelley Murnane Morse New Bedford Webster Augusta James F. Hassett

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