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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1898

Page

7

Wis consin christening date for battleship at Union Shipbuilding

A Wisconsin naval ceremony unfolds in San Francisco as Miss Elizabeth Stephenson leads the christening of a battleship named for Wisconsin. A lavish wine portion and a large party from Wisconsin travel by special train, with detailed armor and cofferdam specifications described for the ship’s construction.

San Francisco Wisconsin Elizabeth Stephenson Badger Union Shipbuilding Company Stephenson Illinois Union Tron Works Isaac Stephenson

Alleged Larceny Over Jewelry Store by Drunken Suspect

Francis Dowd an 87 year old resident of Green street faces arraignment in Municipal Court this morning on charges of breaking and entering the James McCann jewelry store at 8 Green street Tuesday and stealing fifty silver watches 120 gold filled watches four revolvers and other articles Dowd was arrested after police found two loaded revolvers on him at Station 3 Tuesday afternoon Captain Wescott questioned him Patrolman McGuire had earlier found Dowd at his home with the weapons Dowd’s arrest is attributed to drunkenness and the weapon discovery.

Francis Dowd Green Street James McCann Dowd Wescott McGuire

Wisconsin Launch Details and Naval Specs Revealed

Plans for the Wisconsin launching in San Francisco include a champagne bottle christening by Miss Stephenson and Miss Gage set for 9 30 am. The ship, a sister to the Alabama, will feature 4 13 inch rifles, 16 six pounder guns, torpedo tubes, extensive armor, ventilation systems, and 10 000 horsepower twin engines. Naval officials emphasize speed, safety, and crew efficiency for modern battle conditions.

Wisconsin Oregon San Francisco Miss Gage California Miss Stephenson Wisconsi Wisconsin University Yell Baensch Mitchell St. Paul Milwaukee Bureau of Construction and Repair Navy Department Alabama Cramps Philadelphia Mili- Neis Newport News

Fall from navy yard staging may prove fatal for 73 year old

Giles R. Alexander of 62 Columbia Street Cambridge fell ten feet at the navy yard yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken collar bone three fractured ribs and a deep head wound. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in serious condition.

Wey Giles R. Alexander Columbia Street Cambridge Navy Yard Massachusetts General Hospital

Grand Jury Hearing for Duffy and Palmer in City Court

In Municipal Criminal Court yesterday John E. Duffy was held for the grand jury on a breaking and entering charge with $100 bond. Louis L. Palmer, accused of stealing from the Touraine, was held for examination with $1200 bond.

John E. Duffy Louis L. Palmer Touraine

Body of Joseph Hartman Dies After Naval Service

The body of Joseph Hartman, late boat swain on the San Francisco, arrived from Norfolk Naval Hospital where he died of asthma. Born in Brooklyn 34 years ago, he served from age 15 and saw action in Havana with the fleet. He was a son of Judge Anthony Hartman, a masons lodge member, and funeral services were to be held this afternoon.

Joseph Hartman San Francisco Norfolk Naval Hospital James F. Dowlin Kingman Court Somerville Forest Hills Brooklyn N. Y Naval Service Brooklyn Navy Yard Newport R. I Washington Raleigh Amazonia New Orleans Brazil Naval Hospital Chelsea Havana Morro Castle Anthony Hartman Tony Tenth District Court of New York St. John’s Lodge of ‘Masons of

Stage Talk Highlights Boston Theatre Season Rich With Names

The article reviews upcoming and ongoing productions in Lawrence and Boston venues. It notes Marie D. Shotwell’s rumored retirement, Miss Busley and Miss Beaudet starring in current runs, and multiple shows at the Tremont, Hollis, Museum, and Park theatres. It mentions Myer L. etc., with many cast names and week ahead schedules.

Lawrence New York Marie D. Shotwell Miss Shotwell Savoy Hotel John Mason Drake Jessie Busley Boston Hollis Empire Theatre Stock Company Miss Busley Parker House Louise Beaudets Fifi Manhattan Theatre Park Theatre Henry E. Dixey Alice Atherton David Lythgoe Marie Hilton Gus Bruno Anna Held Gillette J. E. Dodson Edwin Arden Ida Conquest Tremont Theatre Daly’s Theatre Bowdoin Square Theatre Eddie Bald Grand Opera House London Columbia Theatre James H. Wallick Castle Square James A. Herne Shore Lydia Dreams Lew Hawkins Mardo Joe O’hare Keith Palace Theatre Miss New York, Jr Joe Oppenheimer Mlle Etoile Weber & Fields Grand Theatre Messrs Austin & Stone Masanda Bent Hadi Ben Hicks The All Nations

Embezzlement Charge Stuns Dorchester Estate

Inspector Wolf arrested James R. Dockray 62 at 47 Worcester Street on a July 14 embezzlement of 40 dollars from the Herbert J. McConnell estate of Dorchester. Dockray refused to testify as police stated they only served the warrant and know few facts.

Inspector Wolf James R. Dockray Herbert J. McConnell Dorchester Dockray Worcester Street

Fire damages East Boston building on Meridian Street

A blaze at 148 Meridian Street East Boston damaged a two story frame building owned by Sarah S Plummer and occupied by Jackson Caldwell Co furniture dealers. The fire started when a kerosene lamp dropped from the ceiling and caused about 2200 in losses.

Meridian Street East Boston Sarah S Plummer Jackson, Caldwell & Co

Distressing stomach disease cured by South American Nervine

Cure claims permanent relief from stomach weakness and indigestion. The advertisement states the remedy begins with the first dose and guarantees relief, noting it is safe and pleasant. Sold by Geo Goodwin & Co., druggists in Boston Massachusetts.

GEO Goodwin Co Hanover St Boston Mass

Howison Promoted to Rear Admiral at Charlestown Navy Yard

Commodore Howison underwent the required medical exam for promotion to rear admiral with the rank backdated to the retirement of Rear Admiral Miller on November 23. He praised naval expansion and Hawaii annexation, discussed ships’ strengths, and noted he will likely stay at Charlestown after moving from command of the Wabash as Captain Wadleigh takes over.

Howison Charlestown Navy Yard Miller Sampson Schley Long Navy Yard Oregon California Acapulco Mexico Horn Santiago Manila England Germany Honolulu Great West Iowa Massachusetts New York Navy Yard Charlestown Yard Norfolk Yard Commodore Howison Henry If.picking Wabash Wadleigh Philadelphia

Tremont Temple Sunday Services Feature Lorimer Sermons

Multiple Boston churches list Sunday activities led by ministers including Rev George Lorimer at Tremont Temple with morning sermon The Secret of No Sufficiency and evening Immortal Dialogues of Jesus With Malignant Tempters The schedule also notes services at Old South Church Berkeley Temple and others with choirs orchestras and special concerts plus a Sun Course Japan lecture by Mr Fred Mansfield and Miss Hanson appearances.

Tremont Temple George M. R. Deming Old South Church Third Church George A. Gordon Berkeley Temple Charles A. Dickinson Wiliam Kelsey Charles H. Washburn Dickinson People's Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street James Boyd Brady Charlotte Hanlon Brady Japan England Fred Mansfield Hanson Fofi Tremont ST. M. BE Concord and Tremont Streets D. Pickles I. D Handel Gaul Godard George Mendall Taylor

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