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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1898

Page

2

Framingham Camp Departure and Governor's Visit

The Fifth Regiment prepares to leave Camp Meade for quarters in Middletown Penn. Governor Walcott tours Framingham Hospital and reviews the regiment before a rail move of 1826 men in four sections to Camp Meade. Political maneuvering looms in Quincy House amid ward alignments.

Camp Dalton South Framingham Camp Meade Middletown Penn Walcott Dalton Capelle Carter Stevens Locke Converse Wolcott Framingham Hospital Whitney Framingham Pararphérnalia Morrison Clare Clement Hunting Pearl Pearl With the Second, Dr. McPherson Foster Weaver Bancroft Quartermaster Clark Kincaid

Regiments depart Camp Meade for muster out and moves

Two regiments leave Camp Meade for home to be mustered out. The Eighteenth Pennsylvania and One Hundred fifty ninth Indiana head home while the Third New York and Sixth Signal Corps move to Montauk Point for Porto Rico service.

Camp Meade Middletown Penn Pennsylvania Indiana New York Signal Corps Montauk Point Porto Rico Berlin Camp Black New Jersey Massachusetts Steele West Virginia B. M. Young Green J. P. S. Gobin W. J. Glenn Pittsburg Rhode Island Graham Parke Second Division Philadelphia Payton Second Corps

Democrats Forge Large Slate In Boston Political Pivot

A sprawling Boston meeting of Democratic leaders failed to sway Jeremiah J. McNamara from backing Senator Gallivan for Congress while keeping him out of a Governor's Council bid. Key figures included John F. Fitzgerald, James H Donovan, John A. Kelcher, Kennedy, Corbett, Quirk, and Quinn as talks stretched from evening into morning at the Quincy House. The deal shored Fitzgerald's nomination and positioned Kelcher for influence in Ward 9.

Quinn Donovan Fitzgerald Liher Kelcher Keliher Quirk Mr. Kelcher Senator Gallivan Gallivan Ward 13 McNamara Naphen Congress Bordman Hall Council McNary Ward 15 Quincy Congressman Fitzgerald Ward 7 Quincey House McNamary Alderman Hall Hall Reidy Senate Governor’s Council Dever Connolly Common Council McCarthy Governor's Council Jeremiah J. McNamara John F. Fitzgerald James H Donovan John A. Kelcher Kennedy John H. Sullivan Ward 17 Post Roxbury Quincy House Ward Hotel Savoy Senator Quirk South Boston

Porto Rican Troops Parade in New York Next Saturday

New York reports a parade of returning Porto Rican troops on the upcoming Saturday after an order from General Miles. Deputy Quartermaster Colonel Kimball contacted Governor Voorhees to discuss a temporary Sea Girt camp as transports Concho and Alamo near Ponce approach. A grand review of available troops is likely but arrangements remain undecided.

New York Kimball Miles Voorhees Sea Girt Concho Alamo Ponce

Clean stockade keeps prisoners healthy on Seavey’s Island

Navy officials at Camp Long credited sanitary rules and medical care for the fever-weakened 1200 Spanish sailors improving to robust health as they near transfer to the City of Rome. Admiral Cervera praised American treatment while visiting graves of thirty who died. Red Cross nurses will accompany the voyage to Spain. An on-site inquiry into the Harvard mutiny was held privately.

Navy Department Camp Long Cervera Rome Santiago Seavey’s Island Red Cross Society Spain Judge Advocate-General Harvard Cuba

Cold at Revere Beach Ends Season Early

Cold weather kept crowds away at Revere Beach yesterday as bathers counted 295 in the surf and anglers chased mackerel along the shore. The bath house will stay open until Sept 20 while most vendors close for the season and the band played its final concerts.

Revere Beach

Colonel Sexton Accepts McKinley Call to War Dept Probe

Colonel James A. Sexton, newly appointed commander in chief of the G A R, has returned to Chicago and accepts the President's request to assist in the proposed War Department investigation.

Chicago James A. Sexton McKinley War Department

Explosion Terminates In Fatal Factory Fire and Collapse

A massive blast at a factory wounded and killed several, with emergency crews arriving within minutes. Rescue work paused by darkness as walls collapsed killing Schattenstein family members and a 10 year old girl. casualties include Schattensteins, Healey, McPhilomay, Rothermel, and Goldberg children and adults at Jefferson Hospital and Poly clinic.

Gines Schattenstein Goldberg I. Schattenstein Alexander Schattenstein Rose Schattenstein

New Westminster Destruction After Fire Devastates Core

City of New Westminster, twelve miles from Vancouver, reports a major fire wiping out the business district. No public buildings remain, newspapers, the CPR station, river steamers, a railway bridge, telegraph office, and many homes are destroyed with fears of loss of life.

Vancouver B. C New Westminster Frazer River Canadian Pacific

Waumbeck Woollen Mills Destroyed By Fire In Milton

The Waumbeck Woollen Mills plant in Milton New Hampshire was totally destroyed by fire. Estimated loss near 100000. The mill had been idle since 1890 and planned to restart Monday employing about 200. Cause unknown but believed due to spontaneous combustion in the picker room. insurer coverage listed at 70000.

Milton N. H Waumbeck Woollen Mills Picker M. F.S. Whipple

Masonis Temple Destroyed by Fire in Washington Court House

A fire leveled the Masonic Temple in Washington Court House this morning causing 40,000 dollars in damage. Frank L. Statson who ran a large department store in the building lost stock valued at 60,000 dollars. Losses are insured.

Columbus State Journal Washington Court House Masonic Temple Frank L. Statson

Jerome Fire Devastates Arizona Town

Jerome Arizona was nearly wiped out by a large fire. Three lives have been lost and vast property damage reported as crews battle the blaze in Prescott on September 11.

Prescott, Ari Jerome, Ari

Thousands Visit Camp Ramsdell as First New Hampshire Volunteers Reach Camp

Concord NH Sept 11 Thousands from across the state visit Camp Ramsdell to see the First New Hampshire Volunteers. The day passes quietly though hospital cases remain. Sheridan Guards attend mass at St John’s Catholic Church. A few deaths may occur before morning.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Camp Ramsdell Sheridan St. John's Catholic Church

Fitchburg Soldier Buried in East Boston Mourning

A Fitchburg soldier was laid to rest in East Boston yesterday as the community mourned a fallen serviceman. Friends and family gathered at the funeral, paying tribute to the young soldier and honoring his service.

Boston

Rourke Borne to Grave After Ninth Regiment Tribute

Thomas L. Rourke, fallen Ninth Regiment soldier, laid to rest in a. large funeral in Boston and Malden. Mourners lined streets as the flag draped coffin passed. family received support from comrades and civic figures. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.

Thomas L. Rourke Old Armory Hall Father Barrett Church of the Assumption Boston Santiago Lieutenant Flanigan Edward Burke Charles Clayton Lewis Frasier Jeremiah McCarthy William Challoner Dennis Callaghan Company H

Maine Campaign in Apathy Ahead of Governor Election

Portland Maine reports a political lull as voters prepare to cast ballots for governor, legislature, county officers, and Congress tomorrow. Republicans expect large margins, while Democrats foresee smaller leads. Civil War veteran opposition to Speaker Reed sparks talk of a reduced majority, with sheriff races drawing Democratic hopes amid intra party tensions.

Portland Congress Reed

Philo Celtic Society Holds Sunday Session

The Philo Celtic Society met last evening at St. James's parochial school rooms 6 Whitmore street. Advanced classes were led by Messrs King and Callahan while superintendent James Drinan supervised the junior classes. The society meets Thursdays and Sundays with free instruction.

Philo- Celtic Society St. James’s Church Whitmore Street Messrs. King and Callahan James Drinan

Wringer repairs offered by American Wringer Co

For repair work wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company warranted are the best All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge American Wringer Co.

American Wringer Company The American Wringer Co

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