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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement urges riders to apply Omega Oil before and after long bicycle sessions to prevent stiffness and soreness. It claims the oil soothes bruised muscles and sprains and keeps riders flexible for the next day. The testimonial praises its soothing and strengthening effects.
Disagreeable weather failed to deter Sabbath visitors at the South Armory where mainly women attended to view soldiers. The rule barring civilian friends from entering the drill hall remained, causing indignation among many travelers from long distances. A dress parade may be held this afternoon on Arlington street if weather allows.
The Raleigh returns from Manila amid a drenching rain as crowds gather along Riverside Park and Grant's tomb. Mayor Van Wyck and a reception committee welcome Captain Coghlan and crew, with salutes from ships, tugs, and excursion boats. The cruiser passes Governor's Island, paths, and landmarks while spectators aboard ferries cheer and wave. The voyage back ends with shore receptions and private greetings aboard.
Lady Frances Anne Wamily, wife of the seventh Duke of Marlborough and daughter of the third Marquess of Londonderry, died suddenly in London on April 16 after bronchial catarrh. She passed away at the residence of her daughter Lady Anne Emily, Duchess of Roxburgh.
Vice President Hobart shows gradual recovery in Washington. He eats better, sits up for about half an hour, and reads newspapers. He plans to stay in the capital until sometime in May before traveling to Philadelphia for the summer.
The quarterly convention of District Assembly 30, Knights of Labor, met last night with 10 delegates. Canning reported ten assemblies joined last quarter and $2000 in the bank. The group urged support for the eight hour bill and park funding, and to end the public works contract system. Parsons of New York spoke. he and the secretary planned to meet Mayor Quincy today.
Paris Daily Mail correspondent reports Madame Nevada the first American opera singer in Spain since the war. Seville sold out shows but the first night saw empty seats and perfunctory applause followed by her hissing. In Madrid Queen Regent learned of the incident and hosted a palace soiree giving Nevada a diamond and sapphire bracelet, provoking her indignation.
Burlington Mass April 16 State police under District Officer J H Whitney surprised about 200 sport enthusiasts from Lowell and Boston as a dog fight unfolded in a barn. A stampede ensued and only one man was captured taken to the Woburn lockup.
Denis J. Cronin of Division 43 A. O. H. Boston was hosted at a Leverett street home reception last night. Friends and members of A. O. H. F. of A. Knights of Sherwood Forest Hibernian Knights and others from Medford Charlestown and Dorchester joined a hearty Irish themed gathering with music recitations and speeches.
The first major bicycle match of the season concluded at Parc Des Princes Paris with Walters of England securing victory in 1 hour 34 minutes 43 seconds. He eclipsed A O Frost of London whose 1896 record stood at 1 hour 34 minutes 45.5 seconds.
Good beginnings in April lead to cleansing of blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Advert reads testimonials from George A. Zirkle Mount Horeb Tenn and Jos Harper Trenton N J about scrofula relief and vaccination issues, claiming strong health improvements after use.
Boston police list five recent disappearances adding to a growing tally. David Callahan, 50, vanished from 289 Columbus Ave, 6 feet tall with iron gray hair. William Clabby of Everett, missing since Saturday with a marked horse wagon. Edward Lyons, 11, from Decatur Street Charlestown, last seen in dark clothing and garnet sweater. Leon Bailey, 13, missing from House of the Angel Guardian Vernon Street, parent’s Hartford address. Joseph R Evelyn, 18, absent from 871 Harriman Avenue, wearing brown jacket and velvet cap.
Rowing efforts around Boston face delays as Sundays bring bad weather. Riversides and Bradfords have yet to begin, Brignoli may race Wednesday in the Marathon, BA A eight candidates meet tonight at 6:16, and unions prep four with Gardner Henderson Holden and a Harvard oarsman. Coaches unsettled with Dan Murphy potential. Waltham High joins. Ned Hayes directs. Brookline hires Blodgett. Dissatisfaction grows as top rowers are barred from nationals, spurring talks of a new senior class to unite talents.
The Official Gazette reports a royal decree naming the Duke of Arcos as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States. It also creates consulates at Havana Manila Aoilo San Juan de Porto Rico and Cienfuegos with senior diplomats reassigned to Havana Manila and Antwerp Shanghai and Antwerp respectively.
Havana reports the morgue identified the killed sailor as Private Frank Rush of the Massachusetts volunteers. Private Niles of Battery G, Second Artillery, confirmed the identity. Rush had been missing since Sunday.
Detachments of the Seventh Cavalry led by Captains Brewer Sickle and Lt Tompkins with Cuban guides scoured Guba Havana April 16 after bandits terrorizing Americans and natives. Four Cuban bands from Mayia Rodriguez and Delgado camps joined the pursuit but returned with no trace by midnight. Authorities warn stern action to deter further depredations near American troops.
Mechanic s Hall hosts what locals expect as the greatest ever horse show in Boston with entries from top exhibitors. Noted horses, including Bates of New York and Bratton of East St. Louis, compete in hackney, pony, and four in hand classes amid lavish decorations and three daily performances.
Police news recounts a Hanover street blaze confined to a periodical store. Mrs. Saunders estimates $300 in damage and insurance just expired. Fire started perhaps from rats and matches. Reserve Officer Welch praised for decisive action as Patrolman Warrell triggered the alert at 61-66 Fiaverhill Street followed by twenty minutes of firefighting.
Patrolman Hout found a small blaze at the Chelsea YMCA on Broadway early Sunday and alerted Box 6. Firemen reported a slight newspaper blaze. secretary William H. Wyman arrived to find his desk forced open and tickets stolen.
Made to order hair mattresses two parts forty pounds best tick full size for ten dollars. Sold by A W Wheeler and Co manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Henover Street Kosten opposite the American House.
Inspectors say doors and windows were intact but a lock may have been picked allowing entry. Chief Spencer suspects arson by the intruder who entered to rob. The estimated loss reaches 50.
A Sunday morning fire and water damage at Reed & Prince and Forehand Arms in Worcester totaled over 45 thousand dollars. Stock damage reached about 40 thousand dollars, building loss around 5 thousand dollars, both insured. Firefighter Bernard O Rourke, a hose 3 call man, fell from a fourteen foot ladder and was seriously injured.
A fire damaged a two story wooden building at 104 Salem Street yesterday causing 25 dollars in damage. The owned by Mrs Eliot of Cambridge and occupied by Joseph Borefsky the fire started when a cigar was thrown from a second story window onto an awning below.
The British steamer Indiani arrived from Asia with a silk flag parcel to be presented to President McKinley. The flag, designed by Amoy Merchants Association, bears the American and British colors in an artistic display. United States Consul Johnson at Amoy forwarded the parcel with a letter to Mr. Porter, McKinley’s secretary.
The Columbus Band held a full dress rehearsal at Music Hall for a concert to aid St Leonard's Benevolent Society of Boston. Maestro Adamo guided a finely executed program featuring Signorina miolo singing a French Carmen aria and a lineup of sextets and quintets from grand operas. Italian pianist Signor Alfredo Di Pesa will also perform.
The schooner Rine with crew badly battered by a heavy gale arrives at Provincetown. Captain George S Banks reports the cable snapped and seven fathoms lost, anchors gone, and gear swept away. Three men narrowly escaped being swept overboard. Crew to secure supplies and repair locally.
Madrid reports the new Cortes elections proceeding quietly with incidents in Bilbao Valencia and Cullar de Baza in Andalusia. An election agent in Granada was murdered amid the unrest.
Bustle surrounds Windsor as the Queen marks her 80th birthday with a morning service in Frogmore Mausoleum, a state banquet in St George's Hall, and a Covent Garden Lohengrin performance. May 9 will see public access to the state rooms at Windsor Palace with historic rooms restored to their 1819 appearance.
General Bancroft will preside at a Cambridgeport Union Hall concert and lecture to aid the Holy Ghost Hospital for In curables. Rev John Cummins of Resnadale will deliver a lecture on Camp Life at Montauk, sharing first hand observations from Camp Wikoff. The Grey Nuns report sixty three cancer patients and seek donations to support hospital work.
Rev Thomas I Gasson spoke at the Tremont Theatre on Tre land the Home of Saints and Scholars to benefit St Agnes Industrial School Dorchester. Hon P Collins praised Miss Atelys sheltering work and training poor girls. Music by J O Callaghan Welsh McMunn Judge Lenjamin Whelan accompanied visuals of ruins and scenes of monks journeys to Caledonia Luxerl Babbu with missions to Italians.
Bridget Burns aged 34 died in Charlestown. Funeral from 653 High street on Tuesday April 16 at 8 39 for Requiem High Mass at St Marys Church Warren Street at 9 o clock Relatives and friends invited. Waltham Mass papers please copy.
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co New England Retail Business offers wringers mangles sweepers repairing and specialty items. Orders promptly attended to by phone Boston 2600 at 77 79 Franklin and SO Archst. Wringers.
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