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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
8
Patrick Connor of 56 Cotting street Medford reported a daytime highway robbery on Mystic avenue Somerville by a hidden assailant who grabbed his throat and stole a silver watch and several dollars before fleeing toward Charlestown.
The Navy considers withdrawing some of Admiral Dewey's ships to Mare Island and Porto Orchard for dry docking and assigning replacements. The Asiatic squadron may be boosted with additional ships and a couple of battleships. Reinforcements could depart as ships are repaired in New York Norfolk and Port Royal.
Aguinaldo asks whether he is fighting for annexation protection or independence in a message to United States authorities. Reports from Manila say he proposed a peaceful parade through Manila and the formation of Philippine regiments with American officers to keep native troops under American command as American forces hold Malate.
In Lubec Maine on August 6 Detective Phelan escaped a meeting with Boston Inspector Houghton who sought a photo to identify a William C. Phelan with a prior police record. Jernegan claimed Phelan had been a criminal but was honest at the time. Phelan had no company ties but was involved with Jernegan in early stockholder enrollments.
In Lubec Maine on August 5 Superintendent A N Pierson of the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company levied attachment for 5500 dollars on property held by assistant general manager Fisher. Officials may visit the Lubec plant tomorrow to test machinery. No trace of missing Detective Phelan has been found.
Stockholders of the Electroyltic Marine Salts Company gather at the offices as prospects of 30 percent stock value rise. President Ryan reports no new information from Lubec and expects further updates after a plant investigation by the directors. The crowd remains confident in management. bills are being paid and exact assets depend on Lubec plant status. Leonard and Meech are noted figures in the North Lubec episode.
Reports say strong efforts are underway to secure a visit by the Prince of Wales to the United States and Canada next summer in connection with the Ango-American movement. Encouragement reportedly comes from responsible quarters.
Schooner Cambridge reports desperate famine along Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. Dr Morris worked at Lewis Inlet providing relief to sick and dying. Large provisions distributed. 1600 people need immediate aid as fisheries fail.
Dr Frank E Bateman of Charlestown first lieutenant and assistant surgeon breaks his left leg when his horse slips at the South Framingham crossing. He will be sent home soon as the horse escapes serious injury and the camp notes report a rain drenched day and court martial penalties.
Private John M. Doren of Company G Eighth Massachusetts of Gloucester died at the Division Hospital from heart failure after a fever. He was only 18 and ill for a few days. His body was escorted to Lytle by his company and will be sent home this evening.
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