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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
5
A congressional report argues for recognizing Cuban independence and intervention to end the war. It cites Spanish atrocities, the Maine explosion, and the futility of nonrecognition, urging U.S. support for a government in fact and form.
Joseph Davidson, 23, arrested by Division 3 on charges of obtaining property by false pretences valued at 868.20. Police recovered about 800 in goods. searches at 23 Barton street and 26 Lowell street uncovered aprons shirts blouses drawers and shoes valued around 300. Warrant cites 720 in shoes from Quincy Shoe Company and 148.20 in dry goods from David and Nisman Freedman.
Washington reports the House approved an immediate armed intervention in Cuba by 322 to 19, but concerns rise that the measure could backfire. Senate could pass a clearer, stronger resolution demanding Spain relinquish control and withdraw forces, with U S forces ready to eject if refused.
A Republican rule sparks a chaotic House scene as Democrats and Republicans clash over a Cuba intervention resolution. The measure authorizes President to deploy land and naval forces to end the Cuban war and establish a free, independent Cuba, with debate and a party-line vote that ends after a sharp showdown.
Brighton Corner hosted the Wolf Tone Guards Division 49 parade and exhibition drill with members from Suffolk Guards Davitt Guards Hibernian Rifles and other divisions. The march from Market to Warren Hall drew thousands as Misses and escorts led the grand procession.
West End Council Knights of Columbus hosted their third annual ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building drawing over 400 attendees. Grand Knight Murphy led as floor marshal with 50 aides under Chancellor Whelton. concert by Condit’s Orchestra 8 to 9, dancing until 3 with a midnight supper break.
The first concert and ball of Military Division 48 A O H was held at Berkeley Hall 7 Berkeley Street. Stone's Military Band provided music. Floor marshals were William Walsh and Patrick McManus. Captain William F Henderson directed with Lt Timothy Scott and Sgt Dominick P Owens and an aids corps. The grand march began at 9 10 p m led by Henderson and Mrs Walsh with Scott and Miss Margaret L Horgan, and over 200 couples followed.
Charles A. Beinay, convicted of killing George Marcus Nichols of Trumbull on July 22, was executed at Wethersfield State Prison. The drop occurred at 12 18 am and he was pronounced dead at 12 31 am.
About 6500 people attended at South Baptist Church to oppose the high license grant in the district. Judge Fallon heads a committee of prominent South Boston citizens to press Governor Wolcott after Dr. Sowerby and others urged restrictions near the new union station and in the area.
The Yale Harvard Cornell varsity boat race is fixed for Saturday June 2 with freshman class races set for Friday June 24. The dates are earlier than in past years and wrap up the week.
BE. H. 8 and Boston University played a lively game at South Boston yesterday afternoon. Sands limited BU to four hits while Barrington caught well. Teague and Stone formed U s battery. Teague was poorly supported. Mooney Sullivan and Captain Sherlock starred for EKH S. The final score showed EKH S ahead in a low scoring contest.
In a pool contest at the Old South pool, McCune scored 200 while Ryan managed 137. Metaee Moe the oat pool noted the outcome as a decisive win for McCune.
The House approved a resolution for immediate intervention in Cuba by a 322 to 19 vote amid tense debate. The session featured dramatic scenes as the Sergeant at Arms escorted a member to his seat, marking one of the most eventful days in the chamber.
The text highlights hypo phosphites glycerine and cod liver oil as key active ingredients in Scott’s Emulsion. It argues these components provide soothing healing action, improve blood quality and weight, framing the product as a strong tissue builder sold by druggists with Scott & Bowne in New York.
A group of merchants led by Emery Souther advertises refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tarif and a cheaper substitute bottle. The list includes druggists at multiple Boston addresses offering money back if cures fail and satisfactory guarantees.
Washington April 18 The Senate debated the Cuban question as war between two nations loomed in the background. Speeches by Foraker Lodge and Lindsay urged recognition of Cuban independence and closer U S Cuban military cooperation after the destruction of a U S battleship in Havana Harbor. Resolutions called for Cuba to be free and for the United States to demand and enforce that freedom.
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