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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
8
Grave fears are entertained for the safety of the Portland schooner David Torrey which sailed March 28 from Portland with drain pipe for Boston under Captain Mc Duffie. Since leaving harbor none has been seen or heard, and it is feared she foundered with all on board.
Bradstreet's notes in New York dated April 15 report that ongoing foreign affairs uncertainty quiets general trade expectations. The piece highlights reduced activity as markets anticipate future engagements across various regions.
St Marys Infant Asylum founded 1874 by the archbishop has sheltered over 12 000 children. This year 600 were cared for as the Ladies Aid Society organizes a festival at the Cyclorama Tremont Street on Patriots Day April 19 from 10 am to 10 pm with presiding ladies from many parishes including St Peters Dorchester St Patricks Roxbury All Saints Roxbury St Josephs Roxbury St Francis de Sales Roxbury Mission Immaculate Conception Cathedral St James and others continuing a 24 year effort at approx 15000 yearly cost.
On the steamship Brookline, Cuban refugees reach Long Wharf after sailing from Santiago on April 8 with U.S. Consul Hyatt and 31 Cubans aboard. Only 11 arrived. consular orders call for staying in Cuba pending further guidance. Among passengers were Joaquin Ferrer and family and Julian Cendoza who warns war may be a mistake. Ferrer, now an American citizen, cites Cuban starvation and relief efforts in Santiago as evidence, while noting mixed views on annexation and independence.
A bomb was found in the Washington Navy Yard coal stocks and a gun shop shaft was disabled. Vesuvius damage and suspicions of tampering with coal bunkers and machinery prompted strict visitor exclusion as authorities suspect Spanish sympathizers. Sailors and officers noted possible suspect visitors aboard the Vesuvius, though no definite accusations could be made.
During The Man From Mexico at the Park Theatre last evening two young men in the front row loudly disturbed the performance. Actor Collier stepped to the footlights and warned them. When Louise Allen appeared he hurled a heavy bell toward the offenders, hitting none.
The interviewee, a Cuban resident with American citizenship, asserts strong support for Cuban independence, noting Spanish rule has caused tyranny. He recalls living in Cuba, business ties, and recommends autonomy unlikely to work, saying most Cubans would prefer independence and that American interests remain in Santiago amid a 60,000 population.
Valparaiso Chile April 15 There was a plot to injure the United States gunboat Marietta while in port Spanish subjects in Chile planned the attack US minister Henry L Wilson Consul John F Caples and Vice Consul August Moller Jr informed the Governor who promised precautions to protect the Marietta and port authorities acted to safeguard the vessel.
The exiled Cuban conflict dominates comments as Americans reflect on departure timing and possible Spanish treachery behind the Maine explosion. A Cuban official questions aid from Madrid while noting limited relief efforts amid reconcentrado suffering.
Yesterday at East Dedham the wife of Solomon Abrahamson, linked to the Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society and Mothers' Club, was buried near the Parker Memorial building. Mr. A A Wardell the superintendent spoke as floral tributes were offered by the eldest brother and family, D Blake and the societies.
The incident began when Mr Collier fired a missile at a brass orchestra rail causing damage. Two men claim assault by the actor and sought a warrant at Station 4, but were advised to apply in court the following morning.
The Jersey City fire commissioners approve Lehigh Valley railroad unloading of 10 600 pounds of dynamite at Communipaw New Jersey. Explosive to be handled by government employees and shipped by water to Bath Maine.
Washington April 15 The House session opened with Mr Bailey the Democratic leader answering a privilege question over Wednesday disorder. The Speaker defended his actions as witnessed by the House and spectators, and the day moved to private calendar with no major action. The Erie railroad mail service claim and pension bills dominated the afternoon and evening sessions.
Alfred J. Williams was sent to the House of Correction, South Boston, for three months by Judge Hardy for neglecting his wife. He complained of counsel handling and asked for a fine instead. Gertrude Maxwell received a one year term for idle and disorderly conduct. C. J. Lord Tucker, from New York, pleaded not guilty and was held on $6,000 bonds with two counts including uttering a $1,500 check and another for $1,600.
Colonel Oliver H. Payne of Ithaca is identified as the donor behind the endowment for a new Cornell medical college in New York. The fund amount is stated as nearly five hundred thousand dollars, reflecting Payne’s notable Standard Oil association.
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