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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1898

Page

2

Anarchist Attacks Queen Wilhelmina Near Utrecht

The Lokalanzeiger reports a fortnight ago an assassin fired at Queen Wilhelmina on the road between Castle Soestdijk and Baarn near Amersfoort in Utrecht. The bullet hit a lady in attendance. the would be gunman, an English anarchist, was arrested as secrecy protected celebrations.

Berlin The Lokalanzeiger Wilhelmina Amersfort Utrecht Castle Soostdyt Beara

Governor Wolcott lauds Massachusetts regiments in 1898 letters

Governor Wolcott sends personal thanks to Colonel Embury P. Clark of the Second Massachusetts Regiment and Colonel Lawrence J. Logan of the Ninth Regiment U S V for their exemplary service in the army of the United States. He notes heavy sacrifices, honors the fallen, and praises enduring courage amid hardships and disease.

the Commonwealth Galland Wolcott Clark Massachusetts Lawrence J. Logan Ninth Regiment Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department Boston Embury P. Clark Massachusetts Infantry Springfield Mass Army of the United States Commonwealth Roger Wolcott Logan Poston Clawrence J. Logan South

Weavers Strike Threat Looms in Fall River Mills

A border city strike threatens as the Weavers Protective Association authorizes Nos 1 2 and 3 mills to join. About 650 weavers are involved with 1100 workers potentially affected if the mills close. The dispute centers on pay for special goods.

Fall River Border City Mills Weavers’ Protective Association

Funeral Plans for Private Moriarty of Company E

At a meeting of St James Council 298 Knights of Columbus resolutions were adopted on the death of Private Patrick F Moriarty of Company E Ninth Regiment who died recently in Montauk hospital. All able members are asked to attend the funeral Sunday reporting to Lt John J Barry at East Armory at 1 PM. Knights of Columbus councils Shawmut Medford and James E Hayes will also attend.

St. James Counsil Knights of Columbus Patrick F. Moriarty Montauk Company E John J. Barry East Armory St. James Council James E. Hayes Shawmut Medford

G A R Officers Elected At Cincinnati Encampment

The G A R encampment opened in Cincinnati with a small turnout and completed officer elections by acclamation. Senior vice commander in chief W T Johnson of Cincinnati. junior vice commanders in chief David Ross of Delaware. surgeon general Dr. Pierce of Nebraska. chaplain in chief Colonel Lucas of Indianapolis.

Cincinnati W. T. Johnson Dav'd Ross Delaware Dr. Pierce Nebraska Lucas Indianapolis

Marblehead IV Arrives at Boston Harbor After Cuban Landing

The Marblehead arrives in Boston Harbor with Commander B H McCalla and crew hailed for the Guantanamo Bay landing in Cuba. The ship led bombardment of Caimanera forts and aided the first marine landing establishing Camp McCalla. Ensign Sullivan and Lieutenants Neville and Shaw noted for bravery. one officer killed. Crew reports a safe voyage and relief war is over.

B. H. McCala Met Boston Harbor Howison Navy Yard Admiral Sampson St. Louis Caimanera Bay of Guantanamo Marblehead Guantanamo Bay McCalla Sullivan Neville Shaw Navy Department

First Death Reported Among Lewiston Sick Arrivals

About a hundred men from the steamer Lewiston were sent to city hospitals. The first death, Charles H. McAleer of Newton, Company C Ninth Regiment, occurred at City Hospital. Several patients improve while others remain seriously ill, with nurses and matron Miss Parker praised for care. Four men discharged from hospital yesterday.

Lewiston Charles H. McAleer Ninth Regiment Newton City Hospital Dennis F. Finn Lawrence Walter J. Sawyer Regular Army Ohio Robert F. Arnold George West Robert W. Maynard Bartholomew Healey Peter la Pointe Maynard Carney, Homeopathic Massachusetts General Hospitals

Republicans hold seventh district committee meeting

The seventh district Republican committee met at the State Republican committee headquarters at 4 yesterday afternoon. Members expressed wide opinion on the convention nominee and predicted a sharp canvass. Everett was chosen as the convention city since it had not hosted before and because it has no candidate after ex Representative Brown withdrew.

Republican Committee Seventh Congressional District State Republican Committee Everett Brown

Wringing Service Ad Promises Low Prices in Boston

An OCR fragment advertises The American Wringer Co offering perfect orders, lower prices, and delivery. It lists a Boston address at 72 Franklin Street and a telephone contact, implying a general service pitch without clear event details.

Franklin Street Boston Masa

City Employees Consider Statewide Union Drive

Representatives from multiple city departments met in the Wells Memorial building to discuss organizing the city's employees into a statewide union and possibly forming a national union. A committee led by M J Devitt Patrick McKenzie and Daniel F Ryan was appointed to visit other cities and organize non union workers.

Wells Memorial Messrs. M. J. Devitt Sanitary Department Patrick McKenzie Park Department Daniel F. Ryan

Joy and Sorrow for Color Sergeant Henry Alther

From Santiago news reaches Roxbury of Color Sergeant Henry Alther returning with the Ninth Regiment to a joyous homecoming. His wife’s delicate health and his brother Jacob’s fever leave a bittersweet mood as the family welcomes a nine pound son born while Henry was away. He vows his boy will be a typical American through instruction and example.

Santiago Henry Alther Roxbury The Ninth Jacob Alther Montauk Arther Alther

Lehmann to Marry Miss Davis in Worcester Wedding

R C Lehmann Harvard rowing coach for two years to wed Miss Alice Marie Davis at Piedmont Church next Tuesday. He arrived from England aboard Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with three English ushers and plans to sail for England on the Majestic next Wednesday. Best man is C D J Goldie. Other ushers include F O Wethered R B E Smith J H Werkins Casper Brown Dr French Willard Taylor.

Worcester R. C. Lehmann Harvard Alice Marie Davis Lehmann New York England Miss Davis Mr. Lehmann Piedmont Church Willard Scott C. D. J. Goldie Cambridge Boston F. O. Wethered Marlow Eng Oxford R. B. E. Smith J. H. Werkins Casper Brown Dr. French Clark University Willard Taylor

Gordon Rest Vacation Home Open in September

Gordon Rest, the vacation home for the King's Daughters and Sons, will stay open all September if funds allow. Four dollars buys a week of board plus round trip fare to Boston. Donations may be sent to Mrs. BE Trask Hill Gordon Best Hanson Mass.

Gordon King’s Daughters and Sons Boston BE. Trask Hill Gordon Best Hanson, Mass

Doubt Haunts Widow Over Missing Massachusetts Soldier

Mrs. McLeod suspects confusion over her husband Corporal McLeod of Company B Ninth Massachusetts. She wonders if a body buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery is really him or if he lies alive in a New York hospital, and she travels to the city to verify his fate.

Thomas D. McLeod Cedar Grove New York Dorchester Street Boston McLeod Corporal McLeod Company B Ninth Massachusetts

Horrific Atrocities Reported From Candia Refugees

The Athens correspondent of the Daily Mail cites refugees describing Bashi Bazouks opening bodies of Christians on day one and burning entrails. Crete reports say foreign admirals seek battalions for reinforcement as Candia insurgents retreat. Djevad Pasha blames Bashi Bazouks for the outbreaks and twenty one more Christian bodies are found. The British admiral calls for disarmament of the Mussulmans.

London Athens Daily Mail Candia Canea Djevad Pasha Mussulma S

Alger and Shafter Confer at Camp Meade

Secretary of War Alger and General Shafter visited Camp Meade near Middletown Penniln today for a troop review and camp tour. They held private talks in the secretary’s car and spoke of the Santiago campaign as Shafter prepares his report. He dismissed friction with General Miles as newspaper-driven theatrics.

Camp Meads Middletown Pennin Alger General Shafter Camp Meade General Alger Detroit Washington Graham Shafter Santiago General Miles Miles

Debating Colonial Governance After War and Imperial Risk

The author weighs two paths for governing colonies, Canada style with limited autonomy or despotic models like India, arguing against imperial rule. He warns of political bickering, mass upheaval, and yearly policy reversals, urging independent citizens to judge imperial policy and defend republican ideals.

Philippines Canada Australia India Egypt Congress Democratic Party

Voice of Anti Annexation Echoes in Public Meeting

Edward Atkinson opposed annexation arguing self government for Cuba and Porto Rico and warned against foreign territory. Gamaliel Bradford and others echoed caution while a committee of three was formed to distribute literature on the Philippines with a $10 appropriation. W T Jenney shared reminiscences of his trip to the Philippines.

Philippines Cuba Porto Rico Edward Atkinson Texas Atkinson Collins Gamaliel Bradford W. T. Jenney

An Anti-Imperial Address By General Collins Stirs Crowd

Mr. Warren introduces General Collins who denounces annexation and Republican-moderate aims in the Philippines. He argues for non intervention, self rule for Filipinos, and warns against imperial protectorates and U S duties abroad urging focus on domestic prosperity.

Sick restaurant owner jailed as drunken, moved to hospital

Manning A. Drew, 55, owner of 2412 North Street lodging, was mistaken for intoxicated and jailed in a station basement cell last night. He fell ill, groaned, and was later transported to Massachusetts General Hospital. police face likely hearing before the Board of Police.

Manning A. Drew North Street Court Square Drew Quincy House Franklin Avenue Station House Mr. Drew Board of Police

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