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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1896
Page
8
A Boston clothing house announces permanent closure on April 15 1896 with an all items sale offering men boys and children suits at half price. Mens suits 12 to 15 dollars reduced to 6725 and 975 for higher prices along with large discounts on trousers overcoats shirts and accessories. Store open evenings until closing date and emphasize quick action while stock lasts.
Fisk and Goff at 23 and 25 Boylston Street near Washington Street operate a two shop front business. The listing notes their location in a busy commercial block and identifies the street corner as a local trading hub.
The grant of belligerency rights passed the House yesterday. It would give Cuba nation status and equal footing with Spain for buying war supplies. It would authorize a flag for Cuban ships entering U S ports and grant privileges of foreign vessels, not treating them as pirates. It would legalize aiding patriots openly and allow Cuba to negotiate loans openly.
Congress resolves a state of public war exists between Spain and Cuba groups and affirms U S neutrality in belligerent rights within its ports and territory. It also calls for President to offer friendly offices to Spain to recognize Cuba's independence.
In Washington on April 6 the House approved the conference report on Senate Cuban resolutions by a 244 to 27 vote. A large gallery crowd witnessed the roll call after which yeas and nays were recorded. Several members supplied paired votes and explanations, confirming the final adoption of the Cuban resolutions.
The item notes that no further action was required by the Senate, effectively closing the matter. No additional steps or votes are anticipated, and the record emphasizes finality in the action taken.
Havana reports a clash near San Blas in Santa Clara province where patriots surprised Spanish forces led by Colonel Vasquez. Casualties included Vasquez and Lieutenant Buron for the Spaniards, while patriots suffered 21 killed and 3 wounded. Newspapers claim Gomez moves toward Siguanea Valley and a Matanzas court martial sentenced four prisoners to death.
New York April 6 The World telegraphs a London financier states England has concluded a treaty of alliance with Spain and that an official announcement will come within ten days. The accord would grant Britain the right to harbor and refit her fleets in Spain's Mediterranean ports.
President Fuentes of the Boston Cuban Club says the bill passed despite Spanish lobbyists and American-backed freedom, pledging arms and funds to aid Cuban patriots. He claims privateers will target Spanish commerce and volunteers are arriving daily, awaiting the President's action.
A. Shuman & Co., Washington and Summer streets, purchases from Alexander Pope two large paintings, A Prisoner for Life and Close Quarters. The lion piece, 81 1/2 by 7 feet, showcases intense expression and life-like eyes, purchased for 5000. The second painting, a boxed chan ticleer subject titled War Sale, invites puzzling viewing with natural coloring. Both are installed in the juvenile department as part of the store's posturing for art and public spirit.
John Pope, general manager of the American Tobacco Company, is critically ill in Richmond Virginia. Doctors express fear he will not recover as his condition remains dangerously poor and a final prognosis is uncertain.
Elegant worsted cassimeres offered in four five and sand shades with matching tones promoted at a price of six dollars per thousand yards, highlighting quality fabrics for tailoring and menswear ensembles.
Last week Boston port exports stood at 1 955 788 dollars while imports reached 1 823 797 dollars. At Charles River drawbridge 291 openings handled 68 vessels with 150 cargoes. Captain Beesley reports a 40 hour cyclone near Baltimore on April 1 damaging deck fittings. Steamer Portland to replace Baltimore on the route. Minia undergoing overhaul. City of Bangor ready for season between Boston and Bangor. Celina from Rosario leaked five feet in hold after heavy seas near Fortress Monroe. Carrie Winslow likely shared fate. Pilot boat Flor ence ashore. Captain Hutton thanks Hull life-savers. Telegraph cargo lime fire forced crew ashore. Red Jacket quarters provided. Bark Guy C Goss from Tacoma arrives with first spars cargo in years. Landman page continues.
The Boston Aeronautical Society, led by Prof William H Pickering and secretary Alpert Merrill, holds biweekly meetings on aeronautics. It promotes aerial experiments and kite design, inviting enthusiasts to join by mailing the secretary Box 1197 Boston MA. A money prize for the best kite will be mailed May 1, 1896.
Representative Mellen argues for 3 cent fares and free transfers as street railway bills dominate the State House scene. Senate bill 75 aims to raise capital stock for extensions, facing strong opposition as a stock watering claim. Other measures include caucus nomination plans and street widening proposals.
New York April 6 The largest and most handsomely appointed auxiliary yacht is being built at Ayres's shipyard Nyack on the Hudson from designs by Charles D Mosher for John Jacob Astor. The 72 foot vessel features twin electric motors 480 cells and Tobin bronze fittings. The two masted schooner will have a 47 foot cabin and a mahogany deck with ornate joinery and electric capstans. Finishing is due by June for use on the Hudson River and around Newport. Mosher previously designed Feiseen Norwood and Yankee Doodle.
Thousands flock to 91 Summer street for the massive one quarter price sale of the Famous Clothing House stock from 798 Broadway New York. Men and boys suits overcoats hats and shoes discounted. home inspection refunds offered. sale runs daily from 8 a m to close until sold. The Yankee's promises bargains and open evenings for workingmen.
Captain Dorr reports a March riot in Jacmel lasting from noon on March 2% to the night of the 27th. Generals Jones and Manngate opposed to President Sam incited violence at Hippolyte funeral. Tens killed, scores wounded as troops and locals clashed, with exiles sent from Port au Prince.
The Starboard Air Line will sell round trip tickets to the Northern Settlers convention in Southern Pines North Carolina on May 5. Fare is 3 dollars from Atlanta Athena Elkoston Statham Abbeville Greenwood Port mouth and Franklin Norfolk Virginia to the event.
Newton aldermen held hearings on street railway expansion and relocation plans in Auburndale and West Newton. Bridges between River Street and the Charles River were discussed for the Newton Street Railway, Wellesley and Boston, and track realignments in Washington Street. Voices included Winthrop Coffin for the company and local critics led by Frederick Johnson. A reunion at First Universalist Church followed with supper, music, and reminiscences featuring E Pillsbury and Kate Greenaway drill.
A Charlestown literary society named Starr King Association thrived for over a decade, contributing to local culture through gatherings and literary exchange before fading from prominence.
Congressman Fitzgerald returns from Washington after a busy day in his district meeting about 300 constituents. He received a telegram from the Department confirming a noncompetitive appointment for letter carriers in the district. He plans another trip on April 21 to attend a convention and advance his role, succeeding Moses Stevens as a new member of the Democratic party committee.
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