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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1898
Page
7
General Miles drafts a bill for a standing army of 100,000 with twelve companies per regiment and a third lieutenant per company. A staff corps would mirror bureau recommendations. Chairman Hull plans to bring the measure to Congress at the first opportunity.
At Philadelphia on the St. Louis the fourth annual meeting of the Association of Naval Militia of the United States opened with delegates from Florida California Georgia Illinois Louisiana Ohio Maryland Virginia New York New Jersey Missouri and others. Debate centered on forming a national naval reserve while opinions differed on retaining state militias as training. New York Maryland favored state and national fusion. Pennsylvania urged government sponsorship and control with Commander Muckle to propose resolutions.
In Savannah Georgia on December 2 the Second Division Hospital and the signal corps Battalion F Seventh Army Corps were ordered by Major General Fitzhugh Lee to move quickly to Flavana Cuba. The Second Division under General Edward KR Williston includes the One Hundred Sixty fourth Indiana the Second Illinois the First New York the Fourth Virginia the Forty ninth Town and the Sixth Missouri. Troops cannot depart before December VW due to transport shortages.
General Garcia leads Cuban Commission to the White House for an informal one-and-a-half hour audience. The greeting from the President was cordial, but the Cubans were treated as Cuban citizens, with no official status conveyed. No details of topics discussed were released.
Representative A B Root of Ward 3 with J A L Watson protested Forest Hills licenses for Joseph Kern Co and George H Gay Co. The Board of Police reviewed the evidence and accepted their best judgment, and the protest amounted to nothing.
A smoke talk will be given by the St Samoan Mt CC ET A Society at their hall 18 Kneeland street on Sunday at 9 30 o clock Lieutenant Daniel W Sullli van Company H Ninth Regiment will be lecturer A concert of unusual excellence will be given by old and new friends of this society
A 19th century profile notes John D. Rockefeller's vast wealth and rapid growth. It cites Standard Oil holdings, stock market jumps of 25.6 million in a day, and Rockefeller's rise from a $9 a month bookkeeper to immense power. It portrays him as frugal, unscrupulous in money making, and influential in education and church giving.
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New York discourse by Andrew Carnegie condemns annexation, framing the issue as a two act drama. He questions the fate of the Philippines under U S governance, contrasts lofty ideals with potential imperial overreach, and invokes moral judgment on presidential actions and national motives.
An old quotation reflects on the United States as a beacon to immigrants and a warning against disgrace. It appeals for future generations to uphold the nation's history with pride and without shame, urging successors to honor the republic.
A fiftieth anniversary ceremonial service for Emperor Francis Joseph's accession was held at St Matthew's Church in Boston. The Austrian legation organized the event with the U S president and secretary of state attending for the United States, and the diplomatic corps representing foreign governments.
The December issue of the American Queen from Gilchrist & Co. offers timely articles and illustrations including Christmas Decorations by Lois Knight, a children's fancy dress page by Abby Underwood, and the story Miss Bartram's Experiment by Annie Swan. Additional features cover Robin Hood by Barry Pain, Women Novelists by Cora Carrington, midwinter fashion, and Christmas designs. Free copies available at Gilchrist & Co., 6 to Winter Street.
Representative John Allen of Mississippi denounces Leader Bailey as unfit for leadership citing his temper and overbearing manner. Allen predicts Democrats in the House will replace Bailey at the first opportunity. Despite Bailey's attack on Allen during campaigns, Allen wins reelection with support from friends and constituents.
Albany NW December 8 Mrs Dodscon faces cross examination in a blackmail case involving Gould heirs. She details methods in locating heirs and gathering estate claims while denying formal ties to Mrs Fierce. Tests show nervous distress and doctor prescribes relief as examination pauses until Monday.
Washington reports Chauncey M. Depew’s bid for New York Senate tangled by a rushed discharge of a sergeant from the volunteer signal service after an urgent appeal. War Dept chief Alger probes possible misuse. Also theatre previews and upcoming productions across Boston stages including Empire Theatre, Boston Theatre, Tremont and Bowdoin Square, with performances by Millward, Hopper, and cast lists.
A claimed quick remedy titled Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promises radical cures in 1 to 8 days. It asserts immediate relief by removing the disease’s cause and initial doses show great benefit. Sold by George A. Sgoodwin & Co. Hanover street.
John Drew resumes The Trials at Empire Theater after tonsillitis treatment. Joseph Haworth to replace John Storm in The Christian at Garden Theatre. Tonight at Carnegie Hall Walter Damrosch conducts Manila Te Derrim with Emma Juch and Gertrude May Stein among soloists. Matinees at Weber & Fields shift to Tuesdays to free Wednesday performances. Alice Nielsen to star in The Fortune Teller at Boston Theatre. E S Willard reports better health but limited strength. Tremont booking next year. Wilton Lackaye to support Joseph Jefferson at Boston Theatre from December 19.
Tomorrow night the First Regiment Military Band will be assisted by Edith Franz soprano Frank Buckley bari tone balladist Master Johnnie Quigley famed newsboy tenor Jacques Benavente clarinet virtuoso and H W Treet and Fred P Rogers cornetists as soloists in a diverse program featuring classical and popular selections.
WARTEN BAN cancels mise books after burglarized Wren tham bank reveal records found beneath debris inside a strong box. Dividends to stockholders and notes were recovered, debunking claims of a local accomplice. Cashier Plimpton and Constable Randall say no trace of missing funds or securities yet found. The burglars are suspected to be professionals.
Two east bound freight cars collided near Athol just before 1 AM. Brakeman F. W. Knight of Williamstown was trapped in the burning caboose and died. The crash involved a pusher linkage and a blown cylinder head on the lead locomotive, causing brakes to fail as the second engine hit the caboose, wrecking several cars but only severely damaging the caboose.
Sunday worship across Tremont Temple, People’s Temple, and numerous city churches feature morning and evening sermons by Rev. George Lorimer, Rev. James Wood Brady, and others, with additional lectures, baptisms, concerts, and temperance services. Notable events include a Sun Course lecture series on ancient Egypt, a baptism and sacrament at People’s Temple, and a diverse slate of Presbyterian, Spiritualist, and Christian Union activities throughout the day.
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