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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
2
Experts work at the South Berwick National Bank vault after the outer door was removed for repairs. May 27 report notes the risk of drilling the door to gain access, delaying bank business in Bouth Berwick, Maine.
The Giant Dredger Poe sinks at its moorings in 27 feet of water between New England docks and Nira Island flats, after crew members abandon ship at high water. The vessel’s house rose with air pressure and only its steel shears and thick oak spuds remain visible at low tide.
The time lock indicated an explosion about 2 a.m. while Mrs. Storer across from the bank saw the assailants at work. The vault door resisted opening as the spindle broke, possibly delaying access by a full day if drilling becomes necessary. Bank officials search for clues about parties who left Dover last Friday night in a carriage.
A public meeting of Mystic Valley Lodge of the International Association of Machinists was held in Lyceum Hall with locked out workers strikers and supporters present. Boston labor leaders pledged support from the American Federation of Labor as the strike tests organized labor strength in New England. A committee reported that United Shoe Machinery Company executive Brown would confer with his company before replying to the strikers demands. Fifty new members were initiated at a secret post meeting.
The Building Trades Council held a regular meeting to review better methods for paying bills contracted for repairing oil houses. Granite workers’ representatives announced the eight hour work day is now standard in most granite cutting centers.
The Poe, built for 70 000 dollars two years ago at Atlantic Works East Boston, lies stuck with water pouring in through the hawse pipe. Owners George Hanfl and Eugene Breymann from Toledo arrive to arrange raising the vessel, using 260 tons of machinery and lighters. The operation may take five days and is insured in New York.
The Rev. C. McCully, acting pastor of St Pauls Episcopal Church, was summarily dismissed after admitting two nights spent at a notorious house on the outskirts. He arrived last winter from another faction and cites personal strain as his reason. His wife has been ill and recently moved to Providence Hospital.
The Metropolitan Water Board, Sewerage Commission and Park Commission face a committee to justify why they should not be abolished and merged into one Metro board. The committee led by Nester Woodsum plans hearings with opposition likely from the lobby. two Republicans and a Democrat will sit on the new board. A special investigative panel will draft its report for the Legislature, in parallel with the Public Service Committee.
A large and enthusiastic group of Irish culture members gathered at 74 Washington Street yesterday. Five different grades were in charge led by Fer nser Dinneen Knan Kate Fitzgerald and M y. The session of the lic School attendance and activities formed a notable afternoon gathering.
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The article explains observing the sun during an eclipse with low power glasses and improvised tools. It describes methods to project the sun’s image onto a card, including pinhole cards and a lens setup, and notes the advantages of elevated observation points and colored glass filters.
President McKinley and party arrived at Hampton Roads aboard the Dolphin near Old Point about 2 PM. They will witness the solar eclipse from the despatch boat Dolphin.
Cloudless skies report at Atlanta observatories for tomorrow morning's eclipse along the shadow track from Alabama to North Carolina. Profess or Moore's bulletin predicts propitious conditions. US observers fix Pinehurst and Barnesville as best for totality, transporting cameras and gear. a second party heads to Tripoli, North Africa, for later observations.
May 21 reports describe critical conditions in Pekin with government troops defended by BeTe forces. Foreign powers urge dispatch of troops to protect legations while unrest spreads from Shan Tung and Shan Si provinces amid empress dowager influence.
Josie Sadler spoke of decent sleeps as Eter Jackson a 65 year old colored man said he wandered from Central New Jersey for five weeks across Connecticut sleeping in a hay loft and freight car. He arrived at City Hospital exhausted with no friends or money and was later taken to Wayfarers Lodge by Division 6 officers.
Police from Division 1 detained seven men named Joseph Barrisso Angelo ngio James Brogi Joseph Markino Angelo Carboria John Pricci and Dominic Calatra for gaming at a patio in the afternoon on TT Street.
The annual convention of the New England Singer Band met today in Clinton with the Schiller Verein. Delegates attended from Boston Providence Worcester Lawrence Winchester Northchester N Chester and North Attleboro. The next convention and the Bingerfest will be in Mann in May 1901 with Attleboro as headquarters and officers chosen by local singing societies.
Frank Bellingham aged 29 living at 29 Berwick Park remains in a dangerous condition at Emergency Hospital after a fall down an elevator shaft at 76 South Shetota where he was employed. Internal injuries reported with very little hope of recovery.
Under command of Adjutant Rich Feéster the G A R and men gathered for special patriotic services at the First National Church. Each man received a boutonniere as Rev Walter Eaton delivered a Lincoln address. In the afternoon Rev George Hamilton gave a parish address at the home.
A Park Street Church vestry gathering featured readings on Tennyson including In Memoriam and Layla of the King by club members. Music and tableaux were presented by Miss Bean and others with piano solos, followed by congratulatory remarks from officers and social hours.
Cambridge observed memorial Sunday with four Army posts attending local church services. John A. Logan Post 1 led at Wood Memorial Church with Rev. Charles H. AA preaching. William H. Tey Wass of Post 90 attended St. Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Edward M. Gushee. Commander John D. Thompson led about 180 men. Delegations from J. Cellington Camp, Sons of Veterans, and W.R.C. were present. Dr. Alexander McKenzie spoke to Charles Beck Post. Stearns Davis Post 67 joined Second Universalist Church service led by Rev. Theodore A. Fischer. Universalists held their annual memorial at tterngon. Mrs. Mabel Reycroft Fister oversaw. The Bee offered prayers, hymns, and choir. Y P C U decorated graves with a marshal. Tufts’ Professor Armon led a service at Dr. T. F. Sawyer’s grave. Other graves had services. 6th Avenue Congregational Church held patriotic Sunday school events with Mrs. Blanchard singing and Colonel Wentworth Higginson delivering a brief address.
Major P. J. Grady Camp held a memorial service at Saratoga Street M E Church with music and a sermon by Rev. Crocker. About fifty five camp members attended. Memorial Day ticket distribution is finalized with no seat reservations after 10 30 a m at Holy Redeemer Church due to the large military escort demand.
Famous singer Mr. Ludwig gave a stirring Carney Hospital benefit concert at the Hollis Street Theatre. The program honored Thomas Moore with many of Moore’s songs. Mrs Jennie Campbell Keogh of Brooklyn impressed the audience with an impassioned performance and repeated encores.
William H. Niles, military governor of the District of Lake Michigan, and five allied figures were formally charged with violating Illinois state law and Chicago ordinances, including Lincoln Park rules. They did not seek bail and will mount a vigorous court defense, asserting lack of state court jurisdiction over the district.
Indianapolis May 27 Returns to the canvassing board of the International Typographical Union show Donnelly defeated by Lynch for foreman by about four to five thousand ballots. First vice president race between Hays and Hawkes remains undecided awaiting official vote. Indications favor Hawke of Chicago if any margin exists.
The Portuguese societies of Fall River and nearby cities celebrated Santo Christo with a high mass at St Michael's Church where Rev F S Mesquita preached. After mass, a banquet and speeches followed, with vespers in the evening as delegates from lodges gathered to mark the religious feast. The celebration will continue into Monday and Tuesday evening.
Reports from London describe a grave military and political crisis in the Transvaal as Kruger pledges a last stand at the Gatéérand Mountains. Boers fortify lines, mine property, and resist British advances while French and German adventurers push risky schemes.
Oarsmen reported a quiet day on the river as chatter rose over the B A A cup race at the Metropolitan regatta on June 18. Amos Kubic aims to defend his title against Everett Pope Bob Blake and possibly Suite of Weld Boat Club with Greer, the prior year's intermediate champion, looming as a challenge. Wachusetts seeks wins in single double and four oared events and Ten Eyck with Cham pion Ten Eyck head to New York two weeks ahead of nationals. They plan to row from Atalanta Boat Club on the Harlem River and may travel to Paris.
Sunshine but cold winds drew crowds to Nantasket Beach as changes by the Metropolitan Park Commission reshape Fantasket Beach. The Peabody row remnant, peanut row, and new beer garden plans progress while the sea front is cleared, chutes ready by July 1, and state officers take up quarters. The scene shifts as soft drinks replace alcohol and the promenade expands, drawing more visitors this season.
Manuel Milliken aged 18 of Stoneham drowned near the middle of Lake Quannapowiltt Wakefield after a canoe capsized while Milliken and John Carroll rented it. Carroll was saved when Milliken disappeared, authorities believe cramps caused the tragedy. Milliken lived with his family in Stoneham.
Socialists marked the Commune anniversary in Paris with a pilgrimage to Pere La Chaise Cemetery. Communards were cited as songs and revolutionary cries echo near the walls where executions occurred. Minor clashes occurred and a few arrests were reported as police edict violations were contested.
The Standard Oil Company's steamer Maverick, partially burned and sunk after a fire, was raised today near Halifax N S. The vessel had endured three attempts to salvage it, signaling a cautious recovery operation in the harbor.
After Alderman Michael W. Norris disparaged Italian laborers at City Hall, the Columbus Associates of the North End adopted resolutions condemning his remarks as uncalled-for and asserting Italians as loyal and upright workers. The group urged Norris to show respect and improve his representation of Boston’s Italian community.
London May 28 report says Mrs Gladstone's illness is more serious as her strength declines and family are summoned to Hawarden for support amid the developing condition.
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