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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1898

Page

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Police Seek Castine Deserters Across City

Police pursue seven deserters from the United States steamer Castine after a government reward of 316 for each arrest. Descriptions include J Haven 29 5 7 light brown hair Frank Mitchell 31 5 7 fair hair Philip Hind colored 28 5 8 C H Deidrick 28 5 6 fair hair J H Oliver mulatto 24 5 7 E J Persson 32 5 11 ruddy. Officers told to arrest on sight as Castine lies off the Navy Yard awaiting returns.

United States Navy Yard J. Haven Frank Mitchell Philip Hind C. H. Deidrick J. H. Oliver E. J. Persson

Weather forecast for New England and Atlantic coast

Fair, Washington dispatch notes Wednesday showers in the early morning for New England and Eastern New York, then fair and cooler with brisk southeast winds. Signals shown on the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to Eastport. Boston region forecast calls for fair weather cooler with southwest winds.

Washington New England New York Atlantic Jacksonville Eastport Boston

Pioneer Overcoats at 660 662 Washington St

Readable ad notes Olive Brown English Kersey Overcoats priced at 30 dollars with half silk lining and silk velvet collars, available for 13 50. Pioneer store promotes fast color textiles and limited sale details for shoppers at Washington street locations.

Pioneer Washington St

Largest rug importer in Boston named Pray Sons & Co

The Boston rug trade is led by John S. Pray, Sons & Co., the city’s largest importer of Oriental rugs by both volume and value, surpassing all other importers combined.

Boston John S. Pray, Sons & Co

Overcoats Offered At Discount At Pioneer Store

Silk lined Carrs Mellon and patent Kensington overcoats advertised for sale at Pioneer, 660 662 Washington. Discounted price listed as 18.50 from 45. Includes 250 units described as elegantly finished with silk lining. Limited opportunity for shoppers.

Carr’s Mellon Pioneer Washington Sb

Brighton Breaks: Thieves Loot Mrs. McBride Home in Secret Case

A Brighton burglary on Western Avenue left $600 in property missing including a diamond ring, a gold watch, a sapphire set ring, silver, two bank books, a deed, and a land deed in Pennsylvania. Police report ransacked rooms and baskets used to carry items. no clues yet and officials keep details from reporters.

Brighton Annie T. McBride Western Avenue Brighton Station

Ninth District Democrats Nominate Fitzgerald at Wesleyan Hall

At Wesleyan Hall last night Congressman John F. Fitzgerald won the Democratic nomination for a third term amid strong support and unity. Ward 8 and Ward 13 leaders stayed away, signaling an independent bid by Gallivan and McNamara, as others criticized rival plans and a potential council race shaped by ward loyalties.

John F. Fitzgerald Wesleyan Hall National Congress New Engand Committee On James F. Nolan Ward 1 W. J. Donovan Ward 2 William Taylor Martin M. Thomasney Ward 8 James A. Gallivan Jeremiah J. McNamara Ward 13 Gallivan Congress Quirk Michael I. Hart Quincy House Lomasney Fitzgerald McNarama Fitzgerald-Quirk-Kelcher Thomas F. Keenan Rourke Senate

Robbery at Brookline Reported on Saturday Night

Second story thieves visited John F Perry’s Brookline home at Park Street and Harvard Avenue entering several rooms and taking jewelry worth about 200 dollars. Police are investigating as the second break in in the past two weeks. Two men were seen loitering in the neighborhood Saturday night.

John F. Perry Park Street Harvard Avenue

Water swindler warned in West End oil scam

Joy street station seeks a man selling alleged kerosene oil as water to colored residents in the West End. Affected customers report lamps failing after using his oil. Police ordered to watch for a 28 year old, 6 feet 8 inch tall man with a sorrel horse, dark complexion and a gold tooth, engaging buyers with fraudulent oil pitches.

Joy Street West End Anderson Street Wescott

Ready Made Suits At Two Dollars Down

De White & Co. offer suits with a two dollar down payment and one dollar weekly installments, claiming lower cash prices and a large, elegant stock. Located at 122 Boylston Street in Boston, marking 45 years of reliable clothing.

Bos de White & CO Boylston

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY WITH L B Q TABLETS

An old ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if it fails and a 26 cent price. The genuine tablets bear L B Q on each tablet.

Girl Lured to Hub Missing Fitchburg Teen

A 17 year old Fitchburg girl Julia Gouldin left home Oct 4 and was traced to Boston Union Station where she met a woman. Boston police, aided by Fitchburg officers, issued alerts across Chinatown West End and North End as they search for Gouldin who is described as 5 feet tall, 140 pounds with dark complexion and black eyes. Authorities believe she is being kept hidden by a woman, and continue searching with two inspectors from police headquarters to locate her.

Boston Julia Gouldin Fitchburg Union Station Chinatown West End North End Miss Gouldin

Loan for Cambridge West Boston Bridge Approved

The Cambridge Board of Aldermen approved a loan of 50000 dollars for the Cambridge West Boston bridge project. The bonds will mature in forty years at interest 012 percent. Fire department lieutenants offices were abolished and a reception committee was formed to honor Battery B First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery U.S.W. after muster out, with mayoral funds up to 200 dollars.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Cambridge West Boston Fire Department Board of Aldermen First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery

United States to assume control of Cuba and Porto Rico

Washington reports that American commissioners told Spanish authorities in Havana the United States will take full military and governmental control of Cuba on December 1 and Porto Rico on October 18. Proclamations on customs and governance will govern Cuba, with Brooke to command Porto Rico by October 15.

Havana United States Island OF Cuba Porto Rico Washington Brooke Spain Figaro War Department Madrid

Peace commission considers Cuba Porto Rico and Guam questions

Washington reports from Paris say the joint peace commission has not yet tackled the Philippines. Spain pressed to raise Manila Bay occupancy but US refused. Since then the talks focus solely on Cuba Porto Rico and Guam with decisions on those three areas under review.

Washinton Paris Philippines Joint Commission Manila Bay United States Cuba Porto Rico Guam Washington

Paris Brief: Fourth Joint Session Concludes

Paris reports a fourth joint session lasting from 2 o'clock this afternoon. The meeting covered ongoing issues and produced unidentified conclusions awaiting further details.

Paris

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