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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1895

Page

9

Ex Captain Kendal commit s death by own action

Ex captain Harry Kendal a former Boston fire department protective officer shot himself in the toilet room at Chemical 10’s house on Eustis Street Roxbury shortly before 1 30 yesterday afternoon. He left letters bidding friends farewell and asked to be interred in the firemen’s plot amid family troubles and alleged heavy intoxication. His wife Ida had been located in New York City after he died. His sister said he had despondency over their separation and lack of news about his wife. Funeral planned for Saturday at 1 from his sister’s residence.

Harry Kendall Protective 2 Chemical 10 Eustis Street Roxbury William Chettick Chettick Division 9 Boston Fire Department Engine 13 William H. Woods Wayland Street Post George F. Babbitt Somerset Club John Senator Lodge Harvard Judge Almy Cambridge John Cotton Brooks Christ Church Springfield Mass Brooks John F. Brown Boston Municipal Court Arthur 8. Cabot Massachusetts General Hospital John Sergeant Cram New York Edward Gray Arthur Lord E. §. Sheldon

Bicycle crash kills Roxbury girl near Washington Street

Mrs. Smith, seven, of 6 Sumner Street Roxbury, was struck by cyclist Mark M. Tennehan shortly before noon on Washington Street near East Newton. She fell after being struck, hitting her head, and died at City Hospital. Tennehan surrendered at Station 6 and stayed for investigation.

Tennehan

Electric car collision injures three in Danvers

A May 2 collision in Danvers between an electric car and Pettingell & Barry’s two horse team left Salem passenger Mr. Bryant with a broken shoulder blade. Motorman Rackliffe and Driver Brown suffered severe injuries.

Danvers Pettingell & Barry Mr. Bryant Salem Rackliffe Brown

Idle curiosity claims two lives off Ram Island

Lynn May 30 idle curiosity led to a drowning tragedy off Ram Island near Clifton. William H. Richards a shoe chandler of 16 Garland street and Frank D Clark a shoemaker of 3 1/2 Summer street died after a small fishing dory accident while Charles W Abbott of 39 Archer street watched. The trio had been out fishing when they approached a buoy marking a lobster pot and began to inspect it.

Abbott Frank Downs Clark Lewis D. Clark Washington Street Baptist Richards Ram Island

Narrow escape at Jamaica Pond ends safely for McDonalds

Dr. McDonald and his daughter Miss Kate McDonald of the Free Hospital for Women in Brooklin nearly drowned after their boat overturned on Jamaica Pond at 8 last night. They held onto the capsized craft until Reserve Officer Mitchell and Patrolman Franks arrived in another boat to rescue them and return them to shore unharmed.

Man suffers two broken bones in leg after park wrestling

Albert B. Staples, 21, of 109 Northampton Street South End, was wrestling with an acquaintance at Franklin Park at 5 pm yesterday when he was thrown to the ground, breaking both bones in his right leg. He was taken to City Hospital.

Albert B. Staples Northampton Street South End Franklin Park City Hospital

Somerville Woman Fatally Injured At Home

Mrs. Sarah H. Nutter, the oldest resident of Somerville, died Wednesday night at her Cutter street home after a fall on stairs. She was overcome by dizziness, fell backward, and struck her head, dying almost immediately.

Sarah H. Nutter Somerville Cutter Street

Sold Under the Hammer Prices on Gentlemen Suits

Boston store announces massive clearance of men and boys suits and pants. Large stocks include 1600 spring summer suits at deep discounts, plus 8000 best all wool English cassimere and worsted suits, 1450 blue serge suits, and 12 000 English cassimere and worsted suits. Also offers 106 No. 4 pants, 5900 boys suits, various coats, hats, and shoes. Sale driven by heavy inventory and short time, promises refunds or new suit if not as described.

Lemen Goston Rte Gmhildren

Death of ex congressman John Forrester Andrew

The Post reports ex congressman John Forrester Andrew died of apoplexy at his Back Bay home. An autopsy confirmed death due to apoplexy with no prior ill health evident. Andrew, forty fifth year marching posts member, was well regarded for benevolent work and domestic life.

Putnam the Post Andrew Mr. Andrew Back Bay Post Bulletin John Forrester Andrew Grand Army

Death of War Governor John Andrew’s Son Shocks Patriots

The news of John A. Andrew’s son John F. Andrew’s death stunned mourners who had just decorated his father’s grave. The family kept the mother informed last, with Edith and Elizabeth Andrew guiding the plan to avoid distress. The Kearsarge Veterans and friends expressed disbelief at the sudden loss.

Kearsarge John Ff. Andrew Andrew Lancaster John A. Andrew Post

Death of Mr Andrew Shocks City Society Details

The article describes the death of Mr. Andrew from apoplexy at his home. It notes funeral plans for Saturday at 12:30, likely public due to his prominence. It recounts his birth in Hingham, travels to Lancaster, and summer-home plans, with extensive obituary details of his public service and affiliations. It highlights his political career, positions in Boston organizations, and family life.

Andrew Lancaster Hingham

Thayer Death Survived by Daughters and Siblings

Harriet Thayer Andrew, daughter of Nathaniel and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Thayer, died in 1891 leaving two daughters Cornelia Thayer Andrew and Elizabeth Andrew. A brother, Harry H. Andrew of Virginia, and two sisters Edith and Elizabeth survive.

Harriet Nathaniel and Cornelia (van Rensselaer) Thayer Cornelia Thayer Andrew Elizabeth Andrew Harry H. Andrew Virginia Edith Elizabeth

Governor Greenhalge's Tribute to Ex-Congressman Andrew

Governor Greenhalge spoke warmly of John F. Andrew, recalling their Fifty-first Congress service and calling him a faithful, honest and delightful friend. He expressed shock at Andrew's death and praised his sincerity and fealty to conscience in both political and private life.

Greenhalge John F. Andrew Post Andrew

Death notice and post mourning flag presentation

The hall draped in crape held a post event marked by death news arriving too late for action. A picture was donated to the post along with a $125 silk flag, and a committee is likely to be formed to address the matter in the near future.

Affectionate tribute to John F. Andrew after sudden death

Ex Congressman John F. Andrew is remembered warmly by his brother Joseph H. ONeil who learned of his passing from a postman. The Massachusetts Democrat is praised for honesty, conscientiousness, and civil service reform work, including tariff knowledge and efforts as park commissioner. Boston mourns a humane leader.

United States Joseph H. O’neil John F. Andrew John Massachusetts Washington Civil Service Reform Committee Roosevelt Friends of Civil Service Reform Andrew Boston

Andrew's College Days Recalled by Classmate and Health Commissioner

Health Commissioner George F Babbitt and a Harvard classmate recount the last meeting with former congressman John Andrew on Wednesday night. Andrew, lively and popular on campus, befriended many including Perry Belmont and Senator Lodge, with other notable peers named.

Babbitt

John A Andrew Post Learns Benefactor John F Andrew Died

After a trek to Mt. Auburn Cemetery to decorate 590 graves, John A Andrew Post 15 returns to Boston and learns benefactor John F Andrew has died. Four veterans had earlier paid tribute to the elder Andrew at Hingham. The post regrets the missed $100 check and plans memorials amid sorrow and honors.

John A. Andrew Mt. Auburn Washington Street John F. Andrew Hingham D. W. Wardrop A. M. Robinson J. B. McAlister John Co. Brooks Andrew John D. Pickles D. D George Powers

Ex-Mayor Matthews Royals Confront Death Praise

Ex-Mayor Matthews mourns the death of former congressman Andrew with keen regret. He recalled knowing Andrew for years and praising his character and dogged conviction. Matthews played a key role in Andrew’s 1888 third district campaign, nominating him for Congress.

Matthews Andrew Alanson W. Beard Third District Congress

Death of ex-Congressman noted as shock to Fitzgerald

Congressman John F. Fitzgerald said the ex-Congressman's death was a shock since they spoke last Saturday on School street. He praised the deceased as healthy, open hearted, nonaristocratic, sympathetic to the masses, fearless and courageous in tariff reform, with a flawless record and a loss to the Democracy.

John F. Fitzgerald School Street Congress

Death of ex-Congressman prompts provincial grief

The Hon. Patrick Maguire reacted to the death of John Andrew declaring the announcement a shock to him and the community. He recalled they grew from slight acquaintances to warm friends during their time in official relations.

John Andrew Patrick Maguire

Park Commission's Loss Felt in City Democracy

The text honors a city official who served on the Boston park commission and notes his peculiar qualifications and the valuable services he provided. It credits his work with shaping the modern park system and laments a great loss to democracy in his death.

Insurgent clash alarms Santiago de Cuba near city

May 3 report from Santiago de Cuba describes a near approach by rebel forces, a light clash with government troops, and unclear losses. Officials say insurgents were repulsed, while Madrid announces 25,000 more Spanish troops are ready for transport to Cuba. General Campos left Gibara and seeks more field batteries.

Santiago DE Cuba Havana Maceo Campos Madrid Cuba Gibara

Cardinal Gibbons Visits Florence Ahead of Rome Stay

Cardinal Gibbons spent today in Florence and will arrive in Rome tomorrow to reside at the American College. Both the Pope and Cardinal Rampolla expressed satisfaction with his visit, Rampolla having long sought to consult the American cardinal on ecclesiastical matters in the United States.

Rome Cardinal Gibbons Florence American College Pope Cardinal Rampolla United States

Liberal leader Morley backs Home Rule as Liberal aim

John Morley, chief secretary for Ireland, told a Newcastle audience that Home Rule for Ireland is a real policy, not a ghost of departed days. He warned it should be the Liberals' primary objective if they gain power.

London Newcastle John Morley Iland Ireland

France votes urgent credit for Franco Prussian War memorial

Paris reporters note the Chamber of Deputies voted urgency on the government's request for a 250000 francs credit to erect a monument honoring French soldiers killed in the Franco Prussian War of 1870.

Paris Chamber of Deputies

Paddy Kerrigan Arrests Over Illegal Liquor Sales at Pitts Street

Patrick Kerrigan, former pugilist, allegedly sold several rounds of liquor to liquor squad members at his home on 2 Pitts Street near midnight Wednesday. He was arrested, bailed yesterday, and rearrested last night by Division 3 officers on a warrant charging illegal liquor sale at 2% Pitts Street Sunday.

Patrick Kerrigan Pitts Stree Division 3 Pitts Street

Infant Catherine Monahan Found Dead in Bed

Catherine T. Monahan aged six weeks was found dead in her bed yesterday morning. Police are treating the death as suspected smothering but details remain limited while investigations continue.

Catherine T. Monahan

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