Five Ninth Massachusetts Men Reach New York in Straits
Corporal John Dwyer and four privates from Company G Woburn Mass reach New York after leaving Camp Meade starving and penniless. They complain of harsh camp treatment and lack of transportation home, plan to seek Governor Wolcott’s help, and hope to return to Boston once Scanlon recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ninth
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
John Dwyer
Camp Meade
William J. Scanlon
Thomas Craig
Michael Burke
Joseph Sweeney
John Roy
Woburn
Mass
Jersey City
West Street
Scanlon
Wolcott
Boston
British Secretary of State Seeks Amity With United States
Joseph Chamberlain arrived in the United States and spoke of growing American power and Britain’s readiness to cooperate. He compared U S expansion to imperial questions and urged thorough handling of the Philippines akin to Egyptian withdrawal debates. Chamberlain stressed mutual goodwill from all social strata in Britain toward America.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Great Britain
England
United States
Post
Washington
Philippines
Egypt
Hersenell
Cuba
Ericssons
Maxims
Gatlings
Deweys
Hobsons
Schleys
Spain
Mr. Chamberlain
America
Ninth Hero James Boyle Buried With Military Honors
Funeral for James Boyle of Company D Ninth Regiment was held at 202 Endicott street with 26 Charlestown Company D soldiers and about 200 St Francis de Sales Cadets in uniform. Major Donovan led cadets escort. burial at Calvary Cemetery followed a volley and taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyle
Endicott Street
Charlestown
St. Francis de Sales
Timothy Donovan
Washington Street
Old South Church
Ninth
Brines
Calvary Cemetery
Labor union opposes uniforms for city workers in Boston
Boston Central Labor Union debated uniforms at yesterday’s meeting and urged Mayor Quincy to rescind the order. Park department and A F of L locals echoed the stance while other items included raising funds for theatrical workers, establishing a public forum, health concerns at bakeries, and retaining union members in winter layoffs. Officers for the next year were nominated for October election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston
Organized Labor
Organized Labor of
Quincy
Park Department
Bakers
Board of Health
Park Commissioners
A. F. of IL
Police Department
Metropolitan Coal Company
Death of Dr. John Hall Shocks Fifth Avenue Church
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York mourns the death of its pastor Dr. John Hall. The congregation fills the church as officials and many visitors attend. The Rev. Alexander Connell of London preaches while church officers meet in the vestry and adopt resolutions. Successor was not discussed.
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New York
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Alexander Connell
Regents Square Presbyterian Church
London
China
Hall
End Near for Hon. Thomas F Bayard
Dedham Sept 18 The doctors at the summer home of Mrs Warren report the patient Thomas F Bayard remains about the same with a strong pulse despite a long illness and the end is slowly nearing.
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Dedham
Thomas F. Bayard
Quarrel on Wharf Ends With Rescue and Arrest
Herbert Holland and John Clares of 246 Gold Street quarreled on the Bay State Gas wharf and fell into the water. They were pulled to shore by workers, Holland jailed for drunkenness, Clares revived after unconsciousness and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Holland
John Clares
Gold Street
Bay State Gas Wharf
Station 11
Holland
Clares
Vesuvius Eruption Grows More Violent Near Naples
Naples reports rising fear as Vesuvius eruptions intensify with lava flows spreading in multiple directions. The Vedrino Valley flow threatens nearby areas while the observatory has sunk from 110 to 27 metres above sea level. Seven new craters form around the central vent, heightening danger and recalling the 1872 eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Vesuvius
Vedrino Valey
Fifth Regiment Enjoys Rest and Outdoor Service at Camp Meade
At Camp Meade Pennsylvania on September 18 the Fifth Regiment rested on Sunday with duties paused for guard. Chaplain House preached from a fallen-tree pulpit in the woods while soldiers wrote home and toured the camp. Three commissions are vacant as Colonel Whitney may fill them this week. The Fifth Band earns praise and new instrument requisitions are filed. Privates William Allen and Patrick Hines are named corporals in Company H. Eighteen sickness cases are reported, none in hospital.
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Camp Meader
Penn
Camp Meade
Massachusetts
Chaplain House
Whitney
Fifth Regiment
William Allen
Patrick Hines
Duel Between Roxbury Women Ends With Stabbing Attack
Miss Nellie Hanrahan and Miss Maggie Doherty fought at Adams place and Washington street after a long feud over a young man. Doherty slashed Hanrahan and both faced injuries. Hanrahan was stabbed in the back and taken to City Hospital, while Doherty fled.
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Adams Place
Washington Street
Maggie Doherty
Margaret Cheston
Nellie Hanrahan
Hanrahan
the Doherty
Roxbury
Roxbury Crossing
Nellie
Miss Doherty
Dorchester Hall
Doherty
Miss Hanrahan
Vernon
Mwan
McClellan Street
Davis Street
City Hospital
Mystery Vandalism Strikes Newton House of Mrs Cranitch
Police investigate another vandalism case in Newton after Mrs Catherine Cranitch reports her unoccupied residence at Watertown Street and Broadway Newtonville entered. Glass broken, furniture overturned, valuables ignored as intruders ransack upper closets and bureau drawers. Similarities to a previous Page case noted, with no clues yet found.
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Newton
Catherine Cranitch
Watertown Street
Broadway
Newtonville
Page House
Autumn Hoosac Tunnel Excursions Return
The Fitchburg Railroad resumes Hoosac Tunnel excursions from Union Station Boston on September 2 at 8 18 a m. A round trip fare is two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosac Tunnel
Fitchburg
Union Station
Boston
Kate
Ward 14 Fight Goes to Elections Commission
Alderman Norton seeks to have Cronin ticket signatures ruled illegal and thrown out. He claims many signatures are forgeries and will press the matter before the elections commissioners before caucuses. Ex Representative Creed will lead Norton’s case as rivals pledge a hard fight ahead of the caucuses a week away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 14
South
Boston
Alderman Norton
Cox-Dean-Cronin
Cronin
Senate
Congress
James F. Creed
Norton
Ward 18 Banquet Honors Returned Ninth Hero Stock
The Ward 18 Young Men Democratic Club held a patriotic meeting and banquet on Cabot street to honor Private William F. Stock of Company B Ninth. Speakers included Stock, Rep Michael KE Gaddis, and Martin Gilmore. A post banquet concert featured vaudeville performers.
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Ward 18 Young Men’s Democratic Club
Cabot Street
Ninth
William F. Stock
Company B
John Dolan
Stock
Congressman Fitzgerald
Michael KE. Gaddis
Martin Gilmore
Frank Eckland
Ed Wright
Cornet
Billy Conly
Cusick Lannon
Dazzler
Dan Reagan
Henry Russell
Ill on the Common Leaves Woman Hospitalized
Norah Fahey a 30 year old woman was found on the Common opposite West Street yesterday afternoon suffering from illness and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah Fahey
West Street
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Central Labor Union
Dr. Hall
Bayard
Malden
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Bernard M. Wolf
Nign
Vantine
B. F. Larrabee & CO
Great Fancy Goods Emporium
Rogers
Jewelry Dept
A & GC
Crockery Dept
Washington St
Temple Place
She Rae
Maggie
Cox- Dean
Ward
Central Supply CO
Washington St., Cor. Brem
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