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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1895

Page

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DASTARD'S DEED IN Mashpee involving four men

Mashpee men Wallace Coombs Arthur Avant James Pells and Aleck Pocknett aged 2 to 35 face Barnstable jail charges for assaulting Mrs. Jeremiah Queppish over 60 in Mashpee outskirts. She crawled a half mile to a neighbor for help as Dr Higgins treated her. They pleaded not guilty and posted bonds for trial next Monday, with allegations of rum involvement.

Sandwich Wallace Coombs Arthur Avant James Pells Aleck Pocknett Mashpee Barnstable Jeremiah Oliver Jeremiah ‘‘Queppish Queppish

His Last Bicycle Ride Ends in Brookline Tragedy

George A. Stiles of 39 Linden Place Brookline died from heart failure while riding a bicycle near the square. He had been teaching his wife to ride earlier and left to take a short spin before bed. A passing stranger found him on the road about half an hour later, and Mrs. Stiles brought his body home.

George A. Stiles Linden Place Brookline Mr. Stiles

Troops guarding line as Kickapoo opening draws boomers

Hundreds of settlers gather along the Kickapoo reservation border awaiting the opening day. The rush to secure land could echo Oklahoma openings with strong rivals and tense crowds. Many come in caravans, from Kansas, Indiana, and beyond, bringing wagons and belongings for the anticipated scramble.

Arkansas City Kan Kickapoo Reservation Oklahoma the Post St. Louis Illinois

Boomer activity builds as opening nears along Cherokee border

Crowds gather from Winfield to Hunnewell and Maple City as the opening signal is foretold for noon on Thursday. Soldiers guard the reservation while detachment reinforcements prepare to sweep the area and prevent boomer incursions. Weather is fine and no major illnesses are reported among camps.

Arkansas City United States Winfield

Bridal Veil Flour in England Faces Brand Challenge

A fragmented notice notes Bridal Veil Flour in England, with limited readable details on the brand variant and market status. The snippet hints at a possible branding or distribution issue affecting the product line in the region.

Cogswell Dies in Washington at 1 10 A M

General William Cogswell of Salem United States Congressman from the sixth district died in Washington D C at 1 10 this morning from a complication of diseases. He had been ill more than a year and had undergone a severe illness after returning from Bermuda. He served in the Civil War and held multiple offices in Massachusetts later becoming a U S Congressman.

Washington D. C William Cogswell Salem United States Cogswell Bermudas George Abigail Parker) Cogswell Bradford Essex County Atkinson Academy N. H Kimball Union Academy Meriden Phillips Academy Andover Dartmouth College Dartmouth Dane Law School Harvard Boston Anne Haverhill Emma Proctor William Emma Sarah Massachusetts Volunteers United States Volunteers War Department Twentieth Army Corps Army of the Potomac Thomas Sherman Atlanta House of Representatives State Senate Massachusetts Military Order of the Loyal Legion Children’s Friend and Seamen’s Orphan Society of

California Powder Explosion Kills 14 at Pinole Plant

A nitroglycerine house at the California Powder Works in Pinole exploded this morning killing five white men and nine Chinese workers and injuring several others. Foreman Taylor led the mixing house crew. remains of Jones and Harry Minagh are identifiable. The cause is unknown though a dropped can of nitroglycerine is suspected. the blast hurled trees into the bay and shattered nearby tanks.

Pinole Cal California Powder Works O. C. Jones Harry Minagh David Dean, Jr Charles Venages Walton Taylor Taylor Jones

Four Miners Die in Fairmont WV Mine Explosion

In Fairmont West Virginia May 21 an explosion in Mononghela Coal and Coke Co mine No 4 killed four miners C Birlcher William Shaner Luke Vitkt and Andrew Donlue. About 13 000 cubic feet of air was forced into the mine as smoke filled the workers apartments suffocating four men and boys. The state mine inspector will investigate.

Fairmount W. Va Mononaghela Coal and Coke Company C. Birlcher William Shaner Luke Vitkt Andrew Donlue

Explosion injures seven in Alderson coal mine blast

Hartshorne reporter says seven miners were seriously injured by a gas explosion at the Alderson coal mine eight miles south of Hartshorne this morning. The blast was caused by a miner’s careless handling of a lamp.

Hartshorne, I. T Alderson Here

Sixty sixth anniversary parade planned for 78,000 children

Brooklyn May 21 78 000 children from 188 Sunday schools will line up for the sixty sixth anniversary of the Sunday School Union if weather holds Ex President Harrizon is expected to review the children in Prospect Park

Brooklyn N. Y Harrizon Prospect Park

Bohemian Bosworth Inn Founder M Marliave lauded

M Marliave proprietor of the storied Bohemian retreat on Bosworth street is praised for his long tenure and influence in the local dining and entertainment scene.

M. Marliave Bosworth Street

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