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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1898

Page

5

Lentz Attacks Administration Over Havana War Delay

In Washington on April 7 the House heard Ohio Democrat Lentz accuse the administration of stock market manipulation to delay the army reorganization bill. Grosvenor rebutted, denying any truth to Lentz claims and urging war readiness if needed. The debate grew heated as Hull's motion to strike provisions failed and the bill was recommitted 150 to 61.

Washington Lentz Wall Street Capitol Havana General Grosvenor Mr. Lentz Spain Hull Sulzer Dem N. Y Cuba Congress Maine Andrew Jackson White House Lewis Vem Wash Kr. Lentz Mit’ Lentz Peace Party Lee Lombard Street Grosvenor Ohio Aplause Kentucky Mr. Berry Foreign Affairs Committee United States Senate General Lee Bailey Buckeye Statesman Mr. Grosvenor

Assistants Named by Board Of Principal Assessors

The Board of Principal Assessors announced appointments for first and second assistants with 84 appointees split evenly between Democrats and Republicans. The list assigns each ward its two assistants, notes several reassignments and removals, and confirms three first assistants.

Charles A. Tilden Charles W. Odiorne Thomas O. McEnaney Irwin Clarke James J. Mellen J. F. Bowditch Dennis G. Quirk Charles W. Pearson Frank J. Enos Patrick Sullivan Timothy J. Murphy Michael Cangiano Joseph D. Dillworth Allen J. McIntire Edwin R. Spinney John C. Cook John J. Toomey Charles C. Burrill John H. Hout James I. Moore William H. Allen Charles H. Snow John S. McDonough Thomas H. Bond Patrick F. Hopkins Edward W. Dolan John P. Geiscecker James P. Fox John J. Sullivan Robert Culbert George W. Crocker John H. Donovan Edward W. Griggs William B. Smart Oliver F. Davenport Alonzo F. Andrews Louis Burkhardt John H. Griggs Edward Seaver Henry W. Kelly Walter E. Merriam Frank S. Pratt Willam Dooman Edward P. Butler James F. Dowling John H. Giblin James A. Coutts Michael F. Dolan Clinton P. Duryea William G. Bail William A. Chamberlain William D. Lang Joseph A. Sinclair Francis N. Plummer John A. Dillon Ward Benjamin M. Fiske Patrick F. Carley George W. Warren J. Harris Rubin Lane of War Tague Acker Sullivan Jones Roach Bunton McKee Breen Kemp Robinson Kranefusa Fossett Kelly Magee Warren Charles J. Dowd

Senate Debates Civil Bill and Cuba Policy in War-Ready Talks

In the Senate the sundry civil bill resumed under Pettus amendment proposing 200000 for Mobile Harbor. Morgan of Alabama urged a Cuba declaration of war and defended it as justified. He criticized the appropriations committee for wielding too much power and warned Chairman Allison to beware Senate missteps.

Senate Alabama Mr. Allison Morgan Havana Pettus Mobile Harbor Foreign Relations Committee Cuba Morgaja Appropriations Committee Allison

Bicyclist Jerome Ludy In Fatal City Hospital Crash

Jerome Ludy 19 of 78 East Cottage Street suffered a brain concussion after a bicycle collision on Columbus Road near Dorchester Avenue at 8 PM. He was found unconscious, treated by Dr. Harkins, and taken to City Hospital where surgeons say his condition is critical.

Jerome Ludy City Hospital Ludy Columbus Road Dorchester Avenue Harkins East Cottage Street

Landis Shot Dead in Lancaster as Bank President Falls Victim

David B. Landis president of the Conestoga National Bank and a leading Lancaster citizen was shot and killed by Ralph W. Wireback a patent medicine manufacturer. The motive arose from Landis attempting to dispossess Wireback who rented his house and renewed a lease before sale. Wireback surrendered after the shooting and was described as eccentric.

Lancaster Penn David B. Landis Conestoga National Bank Ralph W. Wireback Landis Wireback Garret Graef

Strike near end at York cloth mill in Saco Maine

The York cloth mill strike near resolution as labor leaders expect workers to return Monday. An 80 name committee failed to meet Agent Page today since he was away, but he arrived home tonight and will discuss reopening gates at tomorrow's conference.

Saco York Page

Street Watering Order Defeated and City Pay Debated

The Common Council defeated the watering of streets by a 40 to 34 vote after a debate over letting poorer households be heard. An order to increase police captain salaries passed the board, and a half holiday for city employees was approved. Rutherford avenue Devens and Bow streets widening approved at up to 200000 dollars.

Quincy Norris Messrs. Newmarch Lonergan Newmarch Messaac McKinley Watson Tinkham Mark Hanna O’toole Rutherford Avenue Devens Bow Streets

Steamer Iroquois Towed to Charleston for Repairs

The steamer Iroquois, Captain Kemble, en route from New York to Charleston, lost her pro ellors off Hatteras last night but anchored then sailed under canvas. The steamship George W. Clyde, Captain Robinson, from Boston to Charleston, assisted and towed the Iroquois to Charleston arriving this evening.

Charleston S. C Iroquois Kemble New York Hatteras George W. Clyde Robinson Boston

Poor aim cited in shooting at 88 Green Street

Police allege Uriah Jackson attempted to kill Charles Kerns during a dispute at 40 Lynde Street. Jackson fired once, the bullet narrowly missing its target, then fled the upper tenement before officers could arrest him as the alarm spread from headquarters.

Uriah Jackson Charles Kerns Green Street Kerns Lynde Street

Courtier Prods Emperor On Language Mastery

A courtier asks if the Chinese Emperor has abandoned mastering a European language. The Emperor replies yes, noting uncertainty about which language he will need for interactions with neighbors, reflecting a humorous or satirical exchange.

Washington Itas

Refund Guarantee on Warranted Syrup of Tarif

A printed card offers a refund on a 50 cent bottle if Greene s Warranted Syrup of Tarif fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is assured at purchase to prove satisfaction or money refunded, with multiple Springfield area signatories listed.

Greene Emery Souther Green St Tremont

Slocum System Promoted as Cure for Consumption

A Boston Post advertises the Slocum System as a miracle remedy for consumption and related illnesses. It claims to heal through enriched blood and bodily vigor, credits Koch, Pasteur, Nirchow and Metchnikoff, and offers three free bottles and a pamphlet to readers sending their address to Dr. T. A. Slocum in New York City.

Koch Pasteur Nirchow Metchnikoff Boston Post T. A. Slocum Slocum New York City Dr. Slocum

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