30 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
1
Report from Manila describes a catastrophic loss for the Ninth United States Infantry in Samar where 48 of 72 men were killed and the rest wounded or captured after an ambush at breakfast. Insurgents overran the camp, seizing stores ammunition and most rifles, shocking Washington.
The carpet house of Thos O Callaghan & Co operates from 30-38 Summer Street after a move. They emphasize selling standard goods only and pursue a successful trade guided by quality over cheapness to ensure customer satisfaction.
Forecast calls for Monday of fair skies and cooler air in Boston and vicinity. Tuesday turns fair with cooler temperatures and fresh southwest to west winds. In New England rain Monday except western Connecticut, with Tuesday generally fair and winds shifting from south to west. northeast New York also fair with a shift to westerly winds.
Yachtsmen at the New York Yacht Club debated the Columbia and Shamrock II contest with the cup at stake. Captain Barr of the Columbia was praised for luffing tactics as the Tuesday triangular race looms, with relief tied to the defender if he wins.
Reports from West Lawn Cemetery describe a guard from Fort Wayne guarding McKinley’s vault when an armed intruder challenged him. A second man diverted a shot, stabbed the guard, and fled as the post secured the area. Captain Biddle declined to be quoted.
A six story Page Bros & Co building on Cambridge Street, occupied by railroad supplies and Sleep Elliot & King, suffered a $10 000 loss after a blaze on the sixth floor extended to the roof. Firefighters emitted two alarms as flames poured through all levels, drenched stock of brass and electrical fittings, with losses spread between Page Bros and tenants. Both firms are substantially insured.
An old fashioned vignette touts the Cuba Big Brother Cigarro as a modern craze. It claims the smoke is delicious and high flavored and urges readers to try one ET today with a five for ten coin promo at hotels clubs or leading stores.
Patrick J Flatley a 63 year old Tremont building lawyer died in the City Prison this morning after a suspected apoplexy. He was arrested early Sunday and sent to the prison after concerns over his condition. He lived at 33 East Newton Street and was a prominent figure in Irish-American circles, serving as president of the United Irish League and member of several societies.
Adjutant General in Washington releases Hughes report on the Samar fight where Company C of the Ninth Infantry suffered 44 wounded and many killed. Insurgents attacked at breakfast during a expedition to clear roving bands. about 300 insurgent rifles in the island. official reaction links the outbreak to McKinley’s assassination.
The store markets a wide range of bureaus in mahogany and oak with fine workmanship. It emphasizes a strong lineup from low to high priced items, including birdseye maple and curly birch, all described as leaders in their class and rightly priced.
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