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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1898

Page

8

Sick Sliders Five Mass. Soldiers Return From Camp Montauk

Twenty minutes late the New York limited express carried twelve sick Massachusetts soldiers from Camp Montauk to Park Square station. Dr. Fitzgerald of Boston City Hospital treated them, and they were taken to City Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Worcester, and Carney Hospital. A death was reported for William A. Brown of the Ninth Regiment. The article lists remaining patients at Camp Wikoff in General and Annex Hospitals and notes two more trips planned to Montauk with fifteen additional soldiers.

New York Limited Express Massachusetts Camp Montauk Park Square New York Fitzgerald Boston City Hospital Ralph Glidden City Hospital William R. Keefe Patrick H. Kirby Merton H. Warren Massachusetts General Hospital Austin Danduren Patrick Robert Rooney Worcester John J. Corlis Glidden Warren Danduren O’brien Kirby Blake and Nichols Volunteer Aid Association William A. Brown Camp Wikoff General Hospital Camp Wikoff George Corbin General Hospital J.S. Gillow P. McNulty F. B. Mason John Dohlin Nelson Zo. Sprague Joseph Muesser Charles Anderson R. G. Crawford B. J. Norton Benehman A. Featherson Montauk George E. Thayer Edward L. O’brien Thomas Joyce M. G. Donovan W. T. Carley Charlies A. Wall Oscar Meyer C. J. Lynch Patrick Sullivan Peter Mahoney D. G. Dacey Morris Stack T. P. Mullen William Rodway F. Munster Dr. Fitzgerald the Post Boston Mon Edward F. McSweeney Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association Camp Meade McSweeney

Williams Forecasts Democratic Victory and Worcester Rally

Massachusetts Democrat George Fred Williams hints at a gubernatorial bid again, likely run next year, and supports a strong Democratic steamrolling of Congress. He calls for unity after West shows backing for Bryan and notes Worcester will be pivotal at the state convention. Williams plans to campaign in Indiana while attending Worcester.

George Fred Williams West Massachusetts Williams Quincy Mr. Williams Boston Rogers Building Bryan Bynum Gold Democracy Worcester Maine Vermont Indiana

London Company to tour the country in 1900

The Ancients plan a 1900 visit by English guests with a banquet and a lavish Pullman train voyage. The tour covers Boston Niagara Chicago Washington New York with special entertainments, returning to Boston then to London. Estimated cost about 100000 dollars. Colonel Sidney M. Hedges may be elected commander. Subscriptions pledged to cover costs. The Honourable Artillery Company accepts the invitation for travel between June 1 and September 1. The party will arrive in Boston and be shown the historic site.

Boston Niagara Chicago Washington New York London Sidney M. Hedges Honourable Artillery Company of London

Cushing Process Purified Stimulants Ad in Boston

An advertisement promotes Cushing Process Purified Stimulants as headache free. It claims best Port Sherry and California wines at 1.00 net gallon and invites readers to request a price list from Cushing Process Co at 580 Washington St Boston.

Cushing California Cushing Process CO Washington St Boston

Vacuum in the thermometer becomes a quip on nature

A witty exchange in the Washington Star features a young man claiming nature abhors a vacuum and a bright girl retorting that human nature doesn’t, especially when the vacuum sits in the thermometer tube where mercury once was.

Washington Star

Gallant Ninth Charitable Society Honors Fallen Irish Heroes

About seventy five members and friends of the Irish Charitable Society met at Parker House to honor Col onel Fred B. Bogan Major Patrick J. Grady and others who died in service. Resolutions praised their contributions in the Spanish American War and calls were made to raise a monument. The meeting closed with prayers and a quartet performance.

The Irish Charitable Society Parker House Fred B. Bogan Patrick J. Grady Ninth Regiment John A. Daly Patrick Collins Michael Barrett Michael J. Dwyer Bogan Grady Spain Charles D. Dacey John Aaly Dwyer Edward J. Flynn Thomas E. Clifford Francis P. Ewing John R. Campbell A. M. Thatcher Harvey N. Collison Lfe J.H. O'Neil P. J. Flatley Thomas F. Taft Colonel Bogan Michael T. Callahan Thomas F. Strange Pierce Lonergan Irish Society F. B. Bogan

Buried unknown murder victim stirs Bridgeport case

Patrols probe the Yellow Mill Pond corpse found dismembered to conceal a crime blamed on a city insider. Identification remains unlikely as authorities cling to a vague lead with New Haven and Meriden contacts. The Miller Street midwife suspect and a G 51 mark on clothing draw renewed scrutiny amid a citywide hunt.

Sea View Avenue Bridge David Bibbins Associated Charities and Industrial Relief Association E. B. van Keuren New Haven Park Street Bridgeport Cowles Connecticut Meriden Arnold

Winnie Davis to be buried beside Jefferson Davis in Richmond

At Narragansett Pier Rhode Island Sept 19 funeral plans for Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Mrs Jefferson Davis remain unsettled pending arrival from Colorado. It is practically decided she will be buried beside her father in Holly Ground Cemetery Richmond overlooking former Confederate capital. Messages of condolence pour in from across the country especially the South, though Mrs Davis is too ill to respond.

Narragansett Pier R. I Colorado Hayes Jefferson Davis Winnie Davis Hollyground Richmond Davis

Bayard Comfortable Despite Illness in Dedham

Dedham Sept 19 The Hon Thomas F Bayard rested well today and a comfortable night strengthens belief the end may still be days away. Doctors note his age and illness strain but report his pulse remains remarkable and his strong constitution keeps up his strength, with occasional periods of unconsciousness in recent days.

Dedham Thomas F. Bayard Bayard

CAPTAIN WILLIAMS HOME FROM THE FRONT

Captain Williams of Company L Sixth Massachusetts United States Volunteers arrived home in Chelsea, still very ill. Accompanied by his wife, mother, and a professional nurse, the Boston lawyer endured typhoid fever at Camp Alger then pneumonia and typhoid malaria after Charleston hospital. An operation gave relief but strength failed, prompting his return to Massachusetts.

Captain Williams Massachusetts, United States Volunteers Chelsea Charleston D. C Williams Boston Camp Alger Cuba Massachusetts

Capsized Dory Found Off Salem Harbor

A capsized dory was found floating in the harbor. From its description, Edmund Sanborn of Beverly and Fred M. Martin of Salem are believed to have been thrown into the water during a heavy puff of wind yesterday and drowned.

Salem Edmund Sanborn Beverly Fred M. Martin

Money to Loan at Six Per Cent and Upward in Boston Area

Money to loan at six percent and upward on first mortgages or real estate in Boston and vicinity. Easy, cheapest way to buy or pay off recent mortgages. Apply at Washington street, B. B. Bur.

Boston Washington St. B. B

Peace Commission Expenditure Details Released

The peace commission will cost about one million dollars with stated outlays totaling 257,250 dollars. This item outlines part of the commission's projected expenses and funding sources.

Peace Commission Heads to Paris for Treaty Talks with Spain

Washington reports reveal President McKinley will fund the U S peace commission to Paris for the Spain treaty with substantial daily allowances. The panel includes commissioners Moore Day Reid Frye Gray and others with transit and entertainment costs projected to total around 250000 dollars, plus fees for key attaches and translators.

Day Reid Moore Paris Washington Spain McKinley United States Judge Day Commission MacArthur Brannigan Rodriguez Peace Commission Davis Frye Gray

Man Dies After Carbolic Acid In Saloon Drink

A well dressed man about 40 years old drank carbolic acid with whiskey in a Bunker Hill street saloon Charlestown last evening. He collapsed, lingered four hours, and died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police seek identification as no clues found on his person.

Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Massachusetts General Hospital North Grove Street Station 15 Stedman

Voters urged to check records before October deadline

A law requires every Democrat who wishes to vote in state or municipal elections to be assessed by October 1. The notice urges citizens to review the list immediately and resolve any missing names to ensure voting rights for the year.

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