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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1899

Page

2

Cambridge Pair Wed in Detroit Quietly

Two Cambridge youths tied the knot in Detroit with no relatives present. Miss Mariam Howes, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Howes of North Cambridge, wed Haarles A. Haley, 21, of Lexington Ave North Cambridge, a traveling salesman. Both families deny any hard feelings about the secret wedding.

Cambridge Detroit Mariam, Howes Benjamin L. Howes Upland Road North Haarles A. Haley Lexington Avee Haley Boston Howes Miss Howes Cambridge English High School Cambridge Manual Alt Charlie Mr. Haley

Navy to reinforce Manila fleet with Brooklyn dispatch

Washington reports a major naval reinforcement to the Philippines. The Navy Department will send the Brooklyn and other vessels to Manila at once to crush the insurrection, with Admiral Dewey urging closure of remaining supply routes to hasten defeat.

Washington General Otis Admiral Watson Manila Navy Department Philippines Brooklyn Otther

Grant Pursuit of Rebels Near Cavite Vie

General Fred Grant leads three companies of the Fourth Infantry two of the Fourteenth and scouts from Simen in a dawn advance driving insurgents from the west bank of the us River three Americans wounded ten insurgents killed. Companies C and H cross Big Bend advance toward Binacayan road rout enemy entrenched at Binacayan Church six Filipinos fall Riley’s Battery shells west bank. river bank now under U S control.

Manila Fred Grant Fourth Infantry Fourteenth Infantry Simen Us River Big Bend Binacayan Road

Oakes Found Guilty in Maine First Degree Murder

Alexis Oakes age eight was convicted of first degree murder for killing his son Olivér on August 31. Maine has no capital punishment so the penalty is life imprisonment. The trial lasted five days drawing wide attention due to the crime and the young defendant. Defense seeks a new trial and sentence is withheld pending appeal.

Houlton Alexis Oakes Olivér Maine Coete

Moore Bank Embezzler Sought by Boston Clearing House

The Boston Clearing House Association sent a resolution to the Secretary of State in Washington urging U S government action to persuade Chile to surrender alleged bank embezzler Frederick T Moore.

Boston Clearing House Association Washington Chili Frederick T. Moore

Rival Yachts Near Finish Line in Northerly Breeze

The Shamrock and Columbia, race contenders for yachting supremacy, show little drift difference as a strong northwester rises. Columbia owner C. Oliver Iselin says confidence rests in the vessel’s sailing ability and wind, while preparations continue for potential anchoring and reefing if winds shift.

Barrers Columbia Shamrock

Columbia Inspects Racer Amid Bay Ridge Stopover

Eight sets of the spinnaker were raised and lowered as the Columbia moved to Bay Ridge for an inspection of the racer. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock watched from the Erin while crewmen, including both skippers, had haircuts to shed weight. Lipton denounced alleged interviews and said no press boats have been allowed near Plymouth or Shamrock.

Columbia Bay Ridge Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas Charlies Russall Erin Lipton Thomas Lipton Shamrock Associated Press Plymouth Hogarth Wringo Wringe America

Lipton Says Shamrock’s Light-Wind Form Pleases Crew

Sir Thomas Lipton says Captain Ben Parker did not sail Shamrock yesterday as she drifted well in light airs. He praises the Shamrock’s performance and notes designer Mr Fife is unavailable while Mr Herreshoff stays near to advise on Columbia. He and allies foresee a strong showing in light winds though foreign seas may pose a challenge.

Thomas Lipton Ben Parker Sir Thomas Shamrock Fife Herreshoff Russell

Race between two crack steam yachts ends in Whitney loss

New York October 6 Harry Payne Whitney lost eight thousand dollars yesterday in a race between two elite steam yachts en route home after the Columbia Shamrock race was canceled. His Josephine faced Col Oliver Payne's Amphitrite with a wager rising to three thousand dollars. The Amphitrite pulled ahead just after the sixteenth mile and Whitney's boat could not catch up.

New York Harry Payne Whitney Josephine P. A. B. Widener Oliver Te Payne Payne Colonel Payne

Erin Hosts Admiral Dewey as Lipton Yacht Arrives

New York October 6. The Erin carried a high number of distinguished guests during international races. Sir Thomas Lipton announced Admiral Dewey will be his guest aboard the Erin tomorrow or next week, promising even greater cheers for the vessel.

New York Sir Thomas Lipton Erin Thomas Admiral Dewey

Sampsons Prepare to Move as Navy Career Shifts

Rear Admiral Sampson’s family plans to leave Glen Ridge New Jersey on October 12 for the Navy Yard. The Charlestown will be his posting when his sea duty ends. A daughter is married to Lieutenant Cluverius who is currently in Manila and expected home soon for the wedding.

New York Sampson Glen Ridge N. J Navy Yard Charlestown Sampsons Smith Irving Cambridge Hannah Sampson Cluverius Manila Navy Charlestown Yar

Death on Steamship India At Central Wharf

Malcolm Cameron aged 25 of 66 Silver Street South Boston died at work on the steamship India at Central Wharf. He was last seen at 5 pm and found 40 feet below an open hatch with a deep cut in the back of his head. He was unmarried.

Malcolm Cameron Silver Street Boston India Central Wharf

James Jameson Nominated for Senator by Middlesex Democrats

The Democrats of the second Middlesex district nominated former Cambridge alderman Edward B. James for State Senator. Daniel P. Danehy was seconded by Dr W H Broderick after a formal ballot produced 19 votes for James and 6 for Danehy. E J Sennett was re elected to the State central committee and district committees were named for wards 1 2 4 and 5 with several local members.

Middlesex Edward B. James Cambridge W. H. Broderick Daniel P. Danehy E. B. James James J. Ross Mr. James Mr. Doheny E. J. Sennett State Central Committee John M. Forrest Andrew J. Johnson John J. Canney Joseph J. Read John Hackett J. Frank Facey George R. McLean Patrick J. Curley Mr. Dardis

Dewey Homecoming Planned in Montpelier Parade

Preparations for Admiral Dewey’s homecoming celebration in Montpelier Vermont progress favorably. The centerpiece is an afternoon parade around 2 o’clock with Dewey riding the route escorted by Norwich University cadets, his alma mater.

Montpelier Admiral Dewey Sps Corps of Cadets Norwich University

RO99TH ARTILLERY ELECTS TO LEAVE LEAGUE

The 900th Artillery Association voted to withdraw in the Interclub League to seek admission to the Giltral League after four members were debarring by the former. Officers elected include Nelson Sere as president Walter B Glidden Eston Bryant treasurer E P Dusen secretary G Berry and others with a membership and auditing committee named.

900Th Artille Association Giltrat League Nelson Sere H. . Pig G. M. Whitcomb G. H. Bong Untress Via W. Biener J. Bra Bovis White G. W. Stearns Paul Orne H. A. Hunting G. D. Norton W. Grewford A. B. Fales T. Hall B. O. Wiley

Fire ravages five story brick building in Springfield

A blaze at the five story Lyman street building owned by the Springfield Steam Power Company broke out about 10 o'clock. The fire confined to three floors destroyed Victor Sporting Goods and Riveted Harness on the lower floor was badly damaged by water. Loss listed at 40000 dollars.

Springfield Lyman Street Springfield Steam Power Company Victor Sporting Goods Company

Peoria Welcomes President With Civil War Monolith Unveiling

In Peoria Illinois on October 6 1901 a large crowd greeted the President for the unveiling of a marble monument to Civil War soldiers. The ceremony featured speeches by Mayor Henry Lynch and Chairman Martin Kingman with remarks from Mrs Lucie Tyng and the sculptor Fritz Triebel. The President praised the flag and the patriotism of Peoria and county citizens before touring the site and attending a corn festival inauguration. A later reception at J B Greenhut’s house capped the visit before the party left for Galesburg to attend events at Knox College.

Peoria Ill United States Martin Kingman John Weston A. Kinsey McKinsey Kingman Fritz Triebel Lucie B. Tyng John C. Kingbury Board of Supervisors Henry W. Lynch Peoria ‘County G. A. R. and Iadies Memorial Day Association Appomattox Court House Grant Lee Peoria City Peoria County God Bless The Schools of America J. B. Greenhut Galesburg Knox College James Lincoln Stephen A. Dougal O. J. Bailey Congress Lincoln

McKinley and Bryan Meet in Canton Address

In Canton Peoria Ill Colonel William Jennings Bryan sat behind President McKinley as he spoke to crowds. McKinley praised the flag prosperity and national unity while Bryan challenged the silver question and criticized imperialism and the Philippines policy.

Peoria Ill William Jennings Bryan McKinley Canton Bryan Colonel Bryan Boys of the South Boys of the North Bryan Saiid Gaid Democratic Party Kansas Mark Hanna England Philippines Dewey

McKinley Visits Illinois Soldiers Home in Quincy

President McKinley arrives at the Illinois Soldiers' Home in Quincy with Cabinet members, reviews troops, and delivers addresses praising patriotism. He travels to Macomb Canton and Bushnell with crowd parades and stops along the way, noting Spain war veterans and national unity.

Quincy Ill Dixie McKinley Soldiers’ Hospital Wees Dewey Manila Bay United States Long Navy Union Peoria Macomb Canton Bushnell Philippines Tennessee Sherman Cebu Spain

Beet sugar debate shapes actions at National Farmers Congress

At the National Farmers Congress a motion to form a five member committee to promote and investigate the beet sugar industry faced opposition. Delegates noted state efforts and near million dollar appropriations for beets while the chair ultimately approved a modified resolution. Officers and an executive committee were elected as sessions adjourned to resume next morning.

Zettleman National Farmers’ Congress Kelsey Congress Stewart Michigan You Orr Pennsylvania Quincey Appleton State Board of Agriculture Wolcott State House Faneuil Hall Massachusetts Horticultural Society Ladies of Boston Candage Captain Candage Avery Indiana W. D. Hoard Fort Atkinson Wis R. G. F. Candage Brookline John S. Cunningham North Carolina John Stahl Chicago George A. Stockwell Providence R. I D. F. Kolp Jowa Park Tex E. A. Callahan Albany N. Y W. D. Morrison Greenville Penn B. F. Clayton Indianola T._C. Slaughter Texas E. UL. Furness E. F. Whitstein Kentucky W. G. Whittemore Nebraska American House

Curley Nominated for Senator at Buffalk Democratic Rally

The fifth Buffalk senatorial Democratic convention nominated ex Councilman Hubert B. Curley for Senator. William McDevitt Jr was elected a member of the Democratic State committee. The district includes Wards 10, 12 and 18.

Buffalk Hubert B. Curley William McDevitt, Jr Democratic State Committee

Patton clarifies donor of $100,000 politics chair

President Patton in Princeton stated that ex President Cleveland is not the donor of the $100,000 gift for a politics chair. He added the donor asked his name be withheld from publication and that the donor is not the gentleman many expect.

Patton Princeton N. J Cleveland

Magnificent Leopold Morse & Co Display At Autumn Exhibition

An advertisement on page eight presents Leopold Morse & Co great store display windows and the central location near subways. The thirty displays across Washington street rattle street and Brattle square feature rustic autumn arrangements, price tickets as autumn leaves, and sapling supports for garments. The piece praises the conception and execution, noting unusual talent and a peak viewing this evening.

Post Leopold Morse &Co Washington Street Rattle Street Brattle Square Leopold Morse & Co

Malpractice Charge Shocks Provincetown Community

J M Dill Jr of Eastham was arrested in Provincetown by Deputy Percival on a charge of attempting a criminal operation against Sadie T Dill. The victim is in a precarious condition and an ante mortem statement has been collected. Dill is jailed and to appear before Judge Hopkins in the Second District Court tomorrow.

Provincetown J. M. Dill, Jr Eastham Percival Sadie T. Dill Dill Sues Hopkins Second District

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