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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1896

Page

6

Train Schedules from Union Station Boston Area

Train times list departures from Union Station Boston to multiple points including Portland Augusta Bangor East Harboge Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax Proce and other Grand Trunk Maine Central routes with varied weekday weekend and Sunday slots and additional rail and steamer connections to Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Bar Harbor Jonesport Machiasport Eastport Calais St Andrews and St John New Brunswick.

Union Station Boston Portland Augusta Bangor East Harbog Concord N. H Lewiston Manchester ST. John Halifax the Proces ST. Stephen N. B ST. Andrews Es Conway Intervale Glen Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Whitefield Jefferson Lancaster Grand Trunk R. R Maine Central Omaston Rockland Quebec North Conway Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest Bar Harbors Millbridge Jonesport Machiasport Eastport Calais ST Andrews T. John

Cuban Forces Prepare Key Battle Around Havana

The Havana report predicts the war’s biggest clash within days as Weyler defends against Maceo in Pinar del Rio and Gomez with Calixto Garcia’s 40,000 troops moves to invade Havana province. A decisive Cuban victory could end the conflict.

The Patriots' Side on Cuban War Fronts in May

Grover Flint reports from Yaguaranas, Cuba, detailing Maceo’s 10,000-strong force in Pinar del Rio, Gomez’s maneuvers through Santa Clara, and the fortified trocha dividing Havana province. He argues belligerency recognition could end the war in two months and urges small expeditions as decisive, noting Spanish patrols and patrol patterns.

New York Journal Today Grover Flint Yaguaranas Santa Clara Cuba Maceo Quentin Bandera Pinar del Rio Maximo Gomez Guarnajay San Cristobal Trocha Havana Guanabacoa Banos Marianao Rincon Bejucal San Felipe Arola Ruiz Barnal Troch

Mine Camp Prank Shows Gold Fever On Local Street

A staged prospecting scene unfolds with passersby carting home rock, children filling music boxes, two Winchester women visiting the mine, and a makeshift inn near the site. A lone young man tests a coffee mill ore crusher, failing to process ore, as crowds cheer the spoof mining thirst and Townsend plans deeper exploration next week.

Gold Camp the Law Winchester Angie Cripple Creek, Jr., Mining Company (Limited Willow Avenue Mr. Townsend

Weyler Staff Evacuated After Ensenada Stranding

A Havana despatch reports the cruiser Ensenada, carrying Captain-General Weyler and staff, ran aground at Cabanas near Havana while en route for a brief coastal inspection. The crew assisted, Weyler and aides moved to another ship. Damage deemed not serious. Canovas says the United States has not protested Spain's tobacco export decree and will respect existing contracts.

Madrid Imparcial Havana Ensenada Weyler Cabanas United States General Weyler Cuba Spain

Domestic Laurels Record Comment in Chicago Record

A playful exchange notes a wife beating a record this week with a pedometer worn during cleaning. The remark questions proof, joking about timing devices and measuring distance. The line reflects light chatter in the Chicago Record.

Chicago

Moore Oppenheim Bride Wed Benjamin Moore at Auburn Street

Miss Annie Oppenheim daughter of Mr and Mrs H Oppenheim united in marriage to Mr Benjamin M Moore at the bride’s parents residence 24 Auburn street. Rabbi H S Sholer officiated with maid of honor Miss Annie Robinson and best man J P Oppenheim Jr. A wedding banquet followed and guests included Mr and Mrs David Silbert and families Mrs B King and daughters and others. The couple plan a South tour and will reside at 14 Ashland street.

Annie Oppenheim David Silbert B. King Frieda Rosa Edward Claff R. Cohen Gertrude Leventhal Louis Golinsky Simpson Shuman Harry Silert

Small Sunday Fires Across Multiple Buildings

Fires reported yesterday morning on four floors in a four story brick building at 10 Wiggin street damaged by a kerosene lamp explosion. A first floor fire on 169 Harrison avenue caused by an upset oil lamp damaged $20. A wooden building at 47 Rutherford avenue owned by A H Allen and used by Bunker Hill Carriage Co. had a chicken incubator fire causing $40 damage. An ash barrel fire behind 88 Marginal street East Boston caused no damage.

Wiggin Street Jacob Harris Julia Rutenburg Harrison Avenue Henry Mowry Rutherford Avenue A. H. Allen Bunker Hill Carriage Company Marginal Street Boston

Opposes Liquor in Parks by Hibernian Group

The Hibernian Total Abstinence Association met at Naomi Hall in Boston area to protest liquor sales near public parks. Vice-President Maurice Dinneen chaired as resolutions urged the Boston Police Board to enforce the ban, with the group planning to send copies of the resolutions to authorities. The association, representing Greater Boston, will mark its first anniversary on August 18.

Hibernian Total Abstinence Association Naomi Hall Washington Street Maurice Dinneen Malden Order of Hibernians Greater Boston Boston Police Board

Watertown Child Run Over by Waltham Driver

Maggie Flynn daughter of John Flynn of Waterstreet Watertown was run over yesterday afternoon by J H Bowker of Waltham. Bowker was driving through the town when the accident occurred. The child suffered a severe cut on the forehead.

Maggie Flynn John Flynn Waterstreet Watertown J. H. Bowker Waltham Bowker

Victoria's Birthday Celebrated by Loyal Subjects in Boston

Queen Victoria, aged 77, celebrated in Boston and across the United States with sermons, processions, and public rejoicings. The piece notes her reign, marriage to Albert, and long affection for family, while recounting charitable efforts, colonial loyalty, and child centered festivities in Canada and New England.

British Charity Society Dinner at Copley Square Hotel

Acting Governor attends as guests Jolcott Port Collector Winslow and others at the British Charitable Society annual dinner at the Copley Square Hotel this evening. A crowd of Americans of British descent plan a banquet at the United States Hotel under St Matthew's parish auspices in South Boston. The Harvard Canadian Society marked the Queen's natal day with a Saturday evening event at the United States Hotel.

England America British Charitable Society Copley Square Jolcott Winslow Warren United States St. Matthew’s Parish South Boston Harvard Canadian Society

Model Queen Victoria Celebrated As England's Longreigning Monarch

The article recalls Queen Victoria’s nearly sixty year reign and her standing as a respected monarch during strained US UK relations. It details her early life, upbringing by the Duchess of Kent, premature ascent to the throne in 1837 at age eighteen, and a portrait by Washington Irving. It notes her marriage to Prince Albert, their nine children, and Albert’s death in 1861 marking a major sorrow in her life.

Prince Albert Saxe-Coburg England Victoria Albert Queen Victoria Chapel Royal St. James’s Palace United States Vic Canterbury Privy Council Kensington Duchess of Kent Edward Duke of Kent and Strathearn George III Washington Irving Paris

Old-Time Record Chronicle of British Charitable Society

An 1819 report from the British Charitable Society, printed in Boston, lists founders and subscribers, noting aid to English and Scottish families in Massachusetts. The society, celebrating its 80th anniversary with a Copley Square Hotel dinner, shows early funds of $604.58 spent that year and $1200 in the bank, with many names linked to old Boston.

Sewell Phelps Court Street Boston British Charitable Society Queen Victoria British Society Copley Square Hotel America John Houston W. Wells Thomas Dixon John Lee Henry Wainwright William Rowson William Wells William Clouston Obadiah Alwyn John Bacon John London John Wilson Abraham Bazin Robert Waterston John Jones John Galbraith Commonwealth Kirk Boott Bootts Lowell Bowdoin Square George&. White George K. Jackson Middlecot Street Samuel Jackson Papanti Congress Street John London Leverett Place William Gardner Orange Street Standfast Smith Gustavus Tuckerman Peter Banner Brattle Square William Snaith State Street Samuel Mare Fish Street W. M. S. Doyle Museum Thomas Ford Fore Street Daniel Darby Spring Lane George Jeffry Millpond Street Alexander Small Flagalley Temple Bowdoin Boston 4 William Wilberforce Copley Square James Wemmyss

Loyalty in Canada Outshines Mother Country On Queen’s Birthday

Canadians display stronger loyalty to the Queen as her birthday becomes a public holiday with widespread celebration while in England the observance is perfunctory. The report notes the conspicuous enthusiasm of Canadian colonial subjects during the occasion.

Yorkshire England Philadelphia Tenton Maine John Richards W. S. Skinner John Grew John Bacon Canada

Honor Queen at Moscow

In Moscow on May 24 services marked Queen Victoria’s 77th birth anniversary at the English church. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught attended with their suites. The Bishop of Peterborough preached and a prayer asked for the Russian imperial family. A herald recited his Majesty’s coronation titles.

Moscow Victoria

Outdoor preaching on the Common opens Benevolent Fraternity exercises

On the Common yesterday a long line of listeners gathered for the opening Sunday of the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches. Women and men preached, gospel singing filled the air, with Rev. Charles F. Dole and Rev. Mary T. Whitney addressing crowds southwest of the band stand. Policemen managed crowds as a seeded, rolled section of the Common delayed trading progress. Farther up, speakers debated politics, including women voices, one woman attracting a large crowd around her.

Charles Street Benevolent Fraternity of Churches Charles F. Dole Jamaica Plain Mary Syre

Haverhill Italians Fight Over Rent Dispute

In Haverhill on a Saturday night Joseph Trent attacked Louis Ronzsio with a knife after a rent dispute at a fruit store on Mlover Street. Ronzsio fired twice, hitting Trent in the nose as officer Bolen intervened. Trent hospitalized. Ronzsio arrested. wounds not considered dangerous.

Haverhill Joseph Trent Louis Ronzsio Mlover Street Ronzsio Trent Bolen

Schooners Collision Reports Loss and Sinking Suspect

The Thomaston Mary Sprague with Captain Frank Poland from Brunswick to Boston was towed by Kate Jones after a fog collision in South Channel. Bow, headgear, and bowsprit were lost, bow stove, vessel leaking badly. an unknown schooner may be sunk with ten aboard including a woman, aiding later identification via a ship broker.

Thomaston Mary Sprague Frank Poland Brunswick Kate Jones Evans Poland South Channel Boston

Colonel Thomas Missing From Tremont Theatre Benefit

Colonel Henry A. Thomas was listed for an address at the grand sacred concert for the Royal Arcanum Hospital Association in Tremont Theatre last evening but did not appear. The performance week at Tremont Theatre concluded with the closing concert.

Henry A. Thomas Royal Arcanum Hospital Association Tremont Theatre

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