22 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
1
William H. Perry aged about five, of 6 Westland Street, was found dead on the sidewalk with a broken neck and bruises. He appeared to have fallen or jumped from a fourth floor window, leaving a 45 foot drop. His brother George B. Perry of Chicago was nearby.
Troops march under scant provisions across jungle terrain as General Lawton and General Young press pursuit of insurgent leaders. Soldiers suffer sickness, torn clothing, bare feet, scarce bread, carabao meat and bananas as gunboats Helena and Baltimore operate nearby and the Charleston is lost with a court of inquiry to follow.
A Semitic museum at Harvard is planned to be built on Divinity Avenue, north of the Peabody Museum. Plans have been drawn with an estimated cost around 000, of which 20000 is on hand. The first floor will house three lecture halls and the curator's office, while the second floor will be devoted to exhibition rooms.
Moody showed steady improvement today in East Northfield, with a comfortable day reported by physicians. The patient, D. L. Moody, is moving toward renewed strength and better condition as treatment continues.
A spectacular blaze at a six story brick building along Sudbury and Portland streets in downtown caused extensive damage estimated at $80,000. Two explosions were reported as gas or hot air likely sparked the fire, forcing the full force of the fire department to battle on multiple floors. Local firms including S. H. Davis hardware G. A. Hobart harness and F. A. Dodge tobacconist were affected, with workers from J. & J. W. Marshall’s slipper factory and others evacuated as crews fought the flames up to the sixth floor. One arrestee, Joseph Carnally, Armenian, was helped down from a rooftop ladder. Fireman Joseph McDonough was briefly overcome by smoke but returned to duty. Insurance is expected to cover most losses.
Ex mayor Charles G. Reed of Worcester collapsed and died at 9 o'clock tonight after a Republican caucus. A six story brick building owned by Boston Real Estate Trust was gutted above the second floor and about ten firms' effects were wiped out. The origin of the fire remains a mystery as Patrolman Carlton reported a blast that blew out windows.
The former Baltimore and Liverpool liner Queens More, now named Manchester Enterprise, foundered at sea off Baltimore on November 21. All hands were rescued.
In a dramatic turn, public support shifted after statements by Hon. Jesse Gove. The race for street commissioner swung late, boosting the ex-mayor while Hart faced renewed scrutiny and uncertainty.
At Association Hall delegates nominated Thomas Norton Hart for mayor after a tense, divided gathering. Jesse Gove drew strong interest, while Jesse Uove spurred a pandemonium moment. Hart’s nomination followed speeches by Colby and Crocker with no new candidates entering the race.
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