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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
2
An old advertisement touts free cough and catarrh treatment and a kidney remedy. It claims a free sample bottle and free examination at 339 Washington Street with no charge for advice or trial treatment. The pitch targets sick men and women seeking relief.
Free medical service listing multiple Sovereign specialties for rheumatism cough dyspepsia liver kidney blood nerve heart catarrh inhaling powder asthma and anti bilious compound. Claims include cleaning the blood and easing nervous exhaustion and debility.
Washington April 27 Mr Mertens in charge of the consular agency at Drao reports Spanish millers seek a temporary suspension of all import duties on foreign wheat. Shippers in the United States should monitor press coverage and be ready to act if the measure passes. He cites a 480 ton cargo of American wheat from New York arriving recently and argues it could fare well despite long hauls and duty discrimination.
The will of former Supreme Court Justice Stephen J. Field was filed for probate in Washington on April 27. Executors named are his widow Mrs. Field and sister-in-law Sarah Condit Smith. Field leaves real estate and most personal property to Mrs. Field with specific bequests to Emilia Ashburne, David Brewer, Stephen Field Christie, and David Dudley Field. William Joice, Field’s longtime messenger, receives a substantial sum.
Captain Coghlan of the US cruiser Raleigh is cheered by a large crowd in Philadelphia as he arrives and says the stay will continue until May 1. President McKinley reportedly has no plan to remove Coghlan, citing his Manila Bay actions with Admiral Dewey.
Regular Army officer Lt. Henry Page in the Philippines notes evolving respect for Filipino capacity. He describes orderly retreats and grit at the Feb. 5 battle, details Aguinaldo’s government papers, school teacher appointments, and a functioning courier system from Malolos, highlighting organized education, records, and science amid war.
In Chicago on April 27 Prince de Lichnowsky of Germany, counsellor at the Vienna embassy, dismisses Captain Coghlan's recent speech as a dinner remark of no consequence. He notes it will not affect relations between great nations and may have been in poor taste but remains trifling.
Washington April 27 Navy Department statements indicate the Coghlan incident is closed. Rumors of Coghlan being relieved as Raleigh commander persist but officials will not discuss them. It is hinted he may remain on the Raleigh until decommissioning around June 1, then be placed on waiting orders.
Tacoma dispatch reports letters from St Michaels Alaska announcing three major gold strikes in western Alaska. Two creeks yielded extraordinary results with coarse gold near the surface. In the first discovery six men mined two weeks’ work and gathered 1700 dollars.
Senator Frye with family inspected New York harbor landmarks aboard the Daniel 8 Lamont, hosted by Commander Fremont. The tour covered Blackwell Island rock blasting plans, Harlem River canal, and Pay Ridge channel proposals, with a return to Pier 3 before luncheon. Frye heads to Lewiston after a two day city visit and a dedication speech next week.
In Atlanta on April 27 a white couple was found to have married in the ordinary's office by a colored preacher. The case is unique on record and the couple now reside in Washington. They sought a certificate from Rev. Mr. Proctor, a colored preacher, but the clerk could not locate the names in the negro register and only found them in the white marriages register.
A gospel of cures for kidney and bladder troubles promotes a free trial bottle by mail. Mrs. Rev. B Tresenrider of Columbus reports relief after using Peruviana and urges others to request a trial from the Cincinnati address. The ad casts the remedy as a hopeful treatment for Bright's disease diabetes and related ailments.
Colonel I. B. Hay was chosen as king of the peace jubilee at a Washington meeting. The wheelmen’s parade will be a major feature with the Wiks expected to march about 200 strong.
Lieutenant Page describes the local system in San Jose under Aguinaldo era. Villages maintain stocks, jails, tax records, and public offices including tribunals and schools. He praises native education efforts and notes a private school despite absent official teachers. The piece laments violence and urges reflection on justice.
James W. Dudley of 1 Bulfinch Street faced a Municipal Court charge of forgery brought by a woman who claimed to be his wife though they never formally married. The case, detailing a long contentious relationship and a second mortgage attempt after their separation, was continued to Saturday.
Ferdinand W. Peck United States commissioner to the Paris exposition of 1900 was notified of a total 300000 square feet of American exhibit space in the Vincennes annex. Allocations include 21500 for railroad exhibits 4300 for automobiles 8600 for bicycles 19400 for operating machinery and 2700 for life saving exhibits. Peck expresses confidence the exhibition will be ready on time.
Stamford reports burglars ransacked the summer home of B. B. Warner, secretary of the Metropolitan Traction Company of New York, on a recent night. Most valuables appear missing, but total loss awaits inventory.
At the State House and in military circles the claim that Major Donovan of Lawrence was rejected by the examining board circulated. He did not take the Wednesday exam due to malaria from the Santiago campaign. He will sit for the test May 17 before General Thomas R. Mathews and a board. Senator Sargent led efforts to block his colonelcy.
Spanish gunboats Sandoval and Alvarado remained at Charles Town Navy Yard with visitors aboard earlier yesterday. They will haul out this afternoon around p m. and visitors are now restricted from boarding.
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co operates New Wasan Retail Business at 77 79 Franklin and 80 Arcst. Wringers Mangles and Sweepers with metering specialty. Orders promptly attended twice phone Boston 2690.
Obituaries record the deaths of Ella I Blake 51 at East Boston and Francis W Cunningham 37 7 12 at East Boston with funeral details. Mary J Sanborn widow of Alfred J Drew aged 68 formerly of Boston listed from Bristol.
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