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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
2
Lynn, April 12 autopsy on Bridget Barker’s body from Sprague and Breed’s dock shows drowning as the immediate cause, with a severe head blow and a lighter wound on the left side. Police seek a drunken quarrel suspect, noting intoxication and a torn watch chain clue from a man’s vest.
About 300 attendees enjoyed the twelfth annual ball of the Boston Retail Clothing Salesmen's Benefit Association in Berkeley Hall. Grand march led by Edward Steptoe and Miss Crowley, with partners, followed by a waltz-german dance and late-hours dancing. Special guests included leaders from the Retail Clerks Benefit Association of Lowell and a long list of merchants and their spouses.
Willard Spaulding of West Peabody, 48, was arrested by State officers in Salem on a charge of breaking and entering the summer residence of J. H. Heywood of Chicago in North Reading. The entry occurred April 2, with furnishings traced to Heywood’s goods. Spaulding claimed the furniture came from his father, the late Rev. Willard Spaulding. Three or four hundred dollars worth of items were found, totaling two wagon loads.
Providence April 12 The mill strike at Warren Manufacturing Co ends after a three week stoppage. Negotiators include Waterman and Schaer for the company and Albert Hibbert and Whitehead for the unions. Reinstatement of Miss Leminx to be discussed next day as wages averaged about 15000 for the period.
Fall River April 12 stockholders of Parker mills vote to raise capital from 500000 to 800000 authorize director allotment among current holders build a mill and make contracts dividends declared 112 percent per quarter on present stock in May August and November and on new stock from January next year site bought in Warren Rhode Island for 800 compared with 15000 for the current mill site five times larger.
In Attleboro on April 12 the Dodgeville mill owners rejected Stephen Wright’s proposal to pay one extra cent per cut to lure striking weavers back and to grant a future increase if the Natick strike ends favorably. The owners may now close all plants, risking over 200 jobs including the weavers.
General Otis reports Lawton pursued insurgents east of Santa Cruz and captured large lake vessels and a Spanish gunboat. Wheaton pushed the enemy ten miles east of the railway toward Malolos. Casualties for Lawton and Wheaton were slight as the foe offered little resistance. Spain says Mindoro and Polo will be evacuated soon.
A promotion asserts the Pyramid Pile Cure cures hemorrhoids quickly and safely. It claims to relieve congestion reduce tumors and stop pain and itching, even after hospital treatment. Manufactured by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan and sold by druggists for 50 cents a box.
The first division naval brigade M V M held a reunion and dinner at the American House with about fifty members. Lt Walter R Addicks acted as toastmaster as officers and Ensign Bliss received praise for their service and future aims. Captain Charles A Foster was presented a silver loving cup by Seaman Philbrook, and spoke on Philippine matters and colonial rights.
General Wheaton led the Tenth Pennsylvania and Second Oregon with two guns at daylight to drive rebels from the American right flank between the railroad and foothills. Slight resistance at Santa Maria. one American wounded. Rebels burned Santa Maria and concentrated about a thousand. Lawton's force captured Pagsajan and Lumban, while Laguna de Bay shells pushed insurgents up the hills.
Eugene V. Brewster announced a list of speakers for the April 15 dinner in New York. George Fred Williams John Clark Ridpath John Crosby Jerome ONeil Charles A Towne Judge James P Garvine O H Belmont Colonel Charles H Jones William Jennings Bryan will speak for ninety minutes total. others receive ten minutes each. James R Brown will preside as 2100 tickets have already sold.
The Brockton Democratic Club held a Jefferson birthday event with 200 attendees. George Fred Williams, A C Drinkwater of Braintree, ex Mayor Logan of Fall River, and Representative Hancock spoke on party principles, urging former members to return and predicting a 1900 victory.
President McKinley sent a formal letter of thanks to President Emile Loubet of France praising France for its helpful role during the peace negotiations.
Philadelphia April 12 The executive committee of the Grand Army of the Republic failed to elect a successor to the late James A Sexton commander in chief A deadlock arose between Colonel W Co Johnson of Cincinnati and General John C Black of Illinois Johnson to continue as acting commander in chief until the encampment in September when a commander will be chosen.
Frank Hibbs and A S Jenness of Cambridge received four year sentences in the House of Correction for larceny of paint from Berry Co Boston agents. John Ragan got three to four years in State Prison for breaking and entering. Joseph F Hart was sent to the Massachusetts Reformatory for larceny. J W Kelley John McGiiel and D J Collins faced indictments for breaking and entering Collins placed on probation Kelley sentenced four to five years in State Prison McGrier sent to the Reformatory.
A man recounts decades of belching and stomach gas from coffee and credits switching to Postum Food Coffee for relief. After a week as his sole beverage his symptoms disappeared and he never returned to coffee. He lists friends helped by the change and notes proper boiling improves flavor. Graham, 729 8th St, Oakland.
The grand American handicap live birds meet at Elkwood Park near Long Branch N J opened with 279 entrants including gunners from coast to coast and Florida. Only one of six at the limit scored nine straight as sixty six men stood straight after the ninth round with several top shooters left in the field.
dissension grows over the governing committee's handling of golf at the Boston Athletic Association. The club spent years on gymnasium and waterside projects and now faces limited Riverside land options while considering Wollaston links but faces pushback from Wollaston due to its own course quality. Essex County Club moves toward exclusivity with open events avoided, aligning with a summer-limited, largely female membership.
In Garden City, Herbert Barriman and James A. Tyng tied Finlay Douglas for best gross in the Metropolian Golf Association qualifying round. Nineteen hundred and one players qualified for match play. J. B. Tailor and W. A. Hicks were tied for sixteenth and will have a playoff tomorrow morning to determine their opponent for Douglas.
Harvard won 8 to 8 over Boston University in a soggy, error prone contest. The Crimson bats battered pitcher Robinson as rain poured from start to finish, sending Harvard players set to travel south with trainer Scotty MacMasters and a full lineup including Morse McCornick Fitz Reid Milne Goodrich Lewis Haughton Clark Loughlin Fincke Sears Putnam Dibblee and managers Adams and J N Trainer.
Harvard wins 6 to 2 over Boston University. Errors aided Harvard in scoring, with Morse Fitz Knowles and McDonald contributing to the defensive miscues. Pitchers listed include Morse Goodwin Bartlett Smith Fallon O Connell Fitz Ruddick Bartlett McDonald Fallon Baker Robinson Putnam Fincke Reid and Knowles. Umpire Murray. Time 1 45.
Chicago April 12 details changes in Sunday schedule for Louisville Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago ball games. Key changes include dates at Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati with several games removed or reduced in Louisville appearances. Cleveland and St Louis play adjustments noted.
Princeton beat Columbia 21 to 1 as pitcher Hillebrand dominated hitters. Wessels allowed several runs before Princeton’s freshman battery Mier and Greene shut out Columbia late, while spectators including Mr and Mrs Cleveland watched.
Yale baseball team beat Wesleyan 9 to 3 in nine innings marking a second win this season. Robertson pitched five innings well for Yale with Garvan handling the last four while Townsend matched the effort for Wesleyan. The game featured solid Yale defense and timely hitting.
Providence R I April 12 The Brown baseball team failed to secure a win as bad weather limited action to three innings. Brown scored two runs with Washburn and Lestage on the mound and Cur, ran and Kelley at bat.
English High led Adams Academy 9 to 5 after five innings when rain stopped play in Quincy. Final score recorded as 9 to 5.
The M I T freshmen defeated Brookline High on the Brookline Common by 19 to 17. The game was loosely played due to slippery ground conditions.
University of Maryland routed Baltimore 18 to 0 in Baltimore. Syracuse edged Philadelphia 7 to 6 after Philadelphia beat Montreal 9 to 6. Philadelphia games highlighted by close scores and regional matchups.
High interest in Sudbury alleys last night as West End Council defeated Everett and host supporters in a candle pin match. Captain Billy Sullivan led with 126 on a three-link course and Murphy delivered a late clutch win for West End by a single pin. The victory sets up a rematch with Somerville council tomorrow at the same venue.
Charlestown won three games in a neutral alley match at the Old Dorchester Club yesterday. Ingraham scored 547 for Charlestown, the high resting figure, while Tuttle posted 219 for the high single. The score details follow.
Miss Helen King, niece of Hon. C. KE. Folsom, marries Edward W. Lapworth in Christ's Church Dorchester. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Goodrich with maid of honor Agnes Kimball and attendants George Tufts and ushers. The couple left for a wedding trip to New York Washington and southern states after a reception.
A fire at Bellows Falls Vermont tonight leveled the town hotel, causing an estimated loss between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents watched, with no confirmed reports of injuries.
In this city at the Church of the Advent on a date in April, Oscar Schoenherr of York and Fanny Jordan, daughter of Stewart Jordan, were married by the clergyman Dr Leighton Parks.
CUNNIFF Thomas A. Cunniff of South Boston died April 10 aged 86. McLAUGHLIN John A. McLaughlin died in the city on the 12th. Services at Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 11 a.m. Funeral from 61 Appleton Street Friday the 14th at 2:30 p.m. Interment Forest Hills.
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co s New England Retail Business lists address 77 70 Franklin and 80 Arch streets Boston contacts and phone 2690. Pansies and sweenery noted with sepairing a specialty and prompt attendance to inquiries.
An advertisement extols Omega Oil for sore throat colds and body pains in children and adults. It claims quick relief and gentle use with a green scent and vegetable base, urging readers to buy a bottle and tell their druggist the product name. It lists ailments including sore throat cold in the chest lame back and rheumatism and notes the Omega Chemical Co. in Boston as a supplier.
The article reports outrage over Samoan violence blamed on German consul Rose and Mataafans, with calls for Germany to disavow actions and for American and British punishment of rebels. It notes officers Lansdale Monaghan Freeman and others, their careers, and kin, plus naval stations and ship movements toward Samoa from Manila.
Senators and representatives warn that the United States faces possible war over Germanys actions. Senator Davis urges caution until all facts are known while Representative Hull says the government will defend itself if Germany persists. Senator Stewart questions German intent and notes Americas peaceful stance but readiness to respond.
Washington reports that the Samoa killings prompt plans to heighten the naval force at Apia. With no San Francisco ship ready, Admiral Dewey may be ordered to dispatch one or two vessels from his command, including the Yorktown and Bennington, to assist Admiral Kautz.
Sir Julian Pauncefote the British ambassador expressed surprise at a German embassy statement claiming England delays the Samoa commission. He noted no obstruction by Britain or its government and questioned the assertion that only Germany and the United States are involved.
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