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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1896

Page

2

Women voters split as Boston Loyal Women clash with Citizens Union

In Boston the Loyal Women confront the Citizens Public School Union over control of the school board seats. The Loyal Women aim to defeat reform candidates including Dr McDonald, seeking to gain majorities next year. A meeting Wednesday plans drives to mobilize the female vote for December 15 voting.

Boston Citizens’ Public School Union Isaac F. Paul Jeremiah J. McCarthy Committee of Twentyfive Major Gould Paul McDonald Marion

Estimates of appropriations for fiscal year 1898

Secretary Carlisle sent to the House Speaker the fiscal year 1898 appropriation estimates totaling 421 718 970 dollars. Major items include naval 52 154 773 dollars military 24 292 636 dollars pensions 141 528 580 dollars public works 31 487 061 dollars and the proposed Paris Exposition fund 300 000 dollars.

Washington Carlisle House of Representatives F- Public Works New York Washington, D. C Bureau of Engraving , Printing Boston Harbor New London Harbor Conn New Haven Harbor Hog Island Shoal Narraett Bay R. I Army United States Paris

Swindlers Cheats Boston Baker In Jewelry Scam

Iminger a baker at 53 Webster Street Boston was approached by two men posing as jewelry salesmen. They offered a gold watch and diamond ring at a bargain for 145 dollars and induced Berminger to pay 367.50 in cash. The items were worthless after the men departed. One suspect, 48, Hebrew, 5 feet 4, 160 pounds, gray mustache. the other, 30, 5 feet 6, 140 pounds, black mustache, wore dark clothes and black derby hats.

Iminger Webster St Boston Berminger

Miners Leader Predicts General Strike After Pittsburg Meet

A Belaire dispatch reports Lewis of the Ohio Miners' organization predicting a general strike by miners following a Pittsburg meeting. He cautions that the outcome depends on union actions and regional responses across Ohio.

Ohio Pittsburg Columbus. O Belaire Lewis Ohio Miners’ Organization

Republican senatorial caucus called for tomorrow morning

Washington Dec 7 A Republican senatorial caucus has been called for 10 oclock tomorrow. The notice reaches all Republicans who received such notices during the last session. This includes the bolting Republican Senators and Senator Jones of Nevada.

Washington Jones Nevada

Salvation Army Congress Stirs Boston With Day of Meetings

The grand Salvation Army congress held three meetings in Boston two at Faneuil Hall and one at Pilgrim Hall plus Cambridgeport. Commissioner Higgins and Commander Booth Tucker addressed ministers and delegates with testimonies from New York San Francisco and Chicago amid marching bands children in white robes and a drum and fife corps.

Grand National Congress of Salvationists Faneuil Hall Pilgrim Hall Cambridgeport Army India Yankee Brass Band Drum Footh-‘Stacker Wellesley College Salvation Army Higgins Booth Booth-Tucker Dr. Nice New York J. B. Seabury Cozens Morton Adjutant Taylor Church Congregational Church Ianepil Hall Salvationists San Francisco Chicago

Church Army holds first revival at St Pauls

The Church Army, an Episcopal adjunct, began its first revival at St Pauls Church after a Salvation Army meeting at Faneuil Hall. Col 5 T Jones led a pre meeting song service in uniform. Rev Dr Torbert led a short Episcopalian rite and spoke on the army’s Eng1and origins. Meetings will continue at St Pauls in the evenings.

Salvation Army Faneuil Hall Church Army St. Paul’s Church Episcopal Church 5. T. Jones New England Army Torbert St. Stephen's England Hadley Tie Miss Wray Salvation St. Paul’s

Havana company defaults on Cuban light and power bonds

The Spanish American Light and Power Company, with office in New York and plants in Havana and Matanzas, Cuba, faces default on interest. It previously earned about 1 million annually and owes bondholders after Cuba’s unsettled affairs. Havana city reportedly owes 300,000 for light, prompting a proposed interest reduction from 4 to 3 percent on part of the bonds.

New York Cuba Havana Light

Weyler encamped near Arroyo Grande as reinforcements arrive

Havana reports General Weyler encamped at Arroyo Grande on December 5 while it remains unclear if he met Cuban forces. Spain sends 1750 reinforcements and fortifications are ordered after the Guanabacoa attack. An import duty rise of five percent takes effect for goods arriving after December 31.

Havana San Cristobal Weyler Arroyo Grande Guanabaca Spain

Spinks Beats McLaughlin In First Balk Line Match

In New York Ed McLaughlin of Philadelphia faced William A. Spinks of Chicago at Slosson's Academy. Spinks won the opener 509 to 0 in a 14 inch balk line billiards match for a $250 stake, with $200 to the winner. Five hundred points were slated for the next night. Spinks had a high run of 61 and an average of 15 19 37. McLaughlin's high was 46 with an average of 10 17 36.

New York Ed McLaughlin Philadelphia William A. Spinks Chicago Slosson’s Academy Spinks Ein Mclaughlin

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promotion For Families

When children are present, have Dr Bull's Cough Syrup ready for quick relief. A trusted remedy for common coughs in kids, marketed as safe and dependable for household use.

State Secretary Olney Reports on Venezuela and Cuba

Olney notes a near agreement on arbitration terms between Great Britain and Venezuela to settle the dispute. He also discusses Cuba, where consular reports are confidential, describing brutal civil conflict, attacks on civilians, and American citizens harmed, urging careful consideration and possible policy change.

Washington Olney Great Britain Venezuela Cuba State Department United States

Bell to Chair Inaugural Committee in Washington

C J Bell of this city accepted the chairmanship of the inaugural committee, offered by Mr. Hanna. He is a Republican and a well known business man.

Washington C. J. Bell Hanna

Young Ladies' Christian Association Fair Opens in Boston

The YWCA fair and guessing contest in Boston and vicinity opened last evening to raise funds for the Free Home for Consumptives. The event continues tonight and tomorrow night with proceeds aiding the life-saving home. The Boston Wesleyan University Club held its annual reunion and banquet at 270 Beacon Street with sixty guests in attendance. Everett O. Fiske of the class of 1873 presided, Acting President J. M. Van Vieck attended, and Prof C. T. Winchester and other faculty members were special guests.

Young Ladies’ Christian Asociation of Boston and Vicinity Boston Wesleyan University Club Beacon Street Everett O. Fiske J. M.van Vieck C. T. Winchester

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Charlestown Man

A Chestnut Street level tale describes chronic kidney pain and backache eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. Lewis M. Hatch of 59 Howard St Charlestown endorses them after long suffering and urges neighbors to try the remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Frisco Lewis M. Hatch Howard St Charlestown Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Colonel Fellows Dead After Illness in New York

District Attorney John R. Fellows died in New York after a fibrous stomach tumor. He had been gravely ill since Tuesday, sought to see his son who was returning from Arkansas, and lingered with morphine relief as doctors warned of a few days remaining.

New York John R. Fellows Colonel Fellows John R. Fellows, Jr Arkansas Jack Fellows Bonnie Jones Troy N. Y Camden Ark Abner Astith Bell Seymour Garvin Mr. Fellows House of Representatives Nicoll Middle States

Obituaries From Three Cities Mark End of Lives

Emil Wolff president of Chemistry died in Stuttgart at age unknown. He authored works on applying science to agriculture. Cyrus A Packard prominent Guilford resident died at Blanchard Mo age 70. forestry commission member and former state legislator. John Labourisse ex president of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange died of heart failure.

Stuttgart Emil Wolff Guilford, Mo Cyrus A. Packard Piscataquis Blanchard Forestry Commission New Orleans John Ll. Labourisse The Cotton Exchange South

CUDA AND THE MESSAGE Continued from Page 1

Major and Mrs. McKinley are seen at a drive in bright sunshine with a family dinner at the McKinley residence. The article highlights a capable and successful man of affairs amid wartime events.

Tson

European papers weigh Cleveland message on Cuban question

London papers comment on President Cleveland's Cuba policy and Monroe doctrine. The Standard praises the message's dignity and warns Spain of potential dangers. The Daily News notes European skepticism and Spain's likely support from others. The Chronicle urges Spain to sell Cuba, while the Daily Telegraph and The Times praise moderation and offer settlement thoughts.

London Cleveland Spain Cuba Mr. Cleveland United States American Europe Great Britain Turkey THE Daily News Olney Lord Salisbury the Chronicle Daily Telegraph the Times Times

Senators react to Monroe Doctrine message on Cuban issue

A Washington briefing reports varied Senate responses to the Presidents Cuban policy message. Members like Morgan of Alabama criticize its stance on intervention, while Tillman and Culom express doubt and calls for a decisive ruling.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Sherman Davis Cameron Lodge Gray Turpie Daniel Mills Messrs Aldrich West Faulkner Hill Wolcott Gorman Jones Morgan Alabama Committee On Foreign Relations Cuba Spain Frye Maine Cullom Illinois Chandler New Hampshire Peffer Kansas Platt Connecticut United States Cleveland Tillman South Carolina Mitchell Oregon Vilas Wisconsin

Womanly health and beauty promises from Dr. Pierce

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for weakness and disease of the womanly organs. It claims to improve fertility and ease pregnancy, touts testimonials, and promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser as essential knowledge. The copy ends with a political comment on deficit acknowledgment.

J. B. Clough Lisbon Grafton Co N. Hampshire Pierce Common Sense World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N. Y

Assembly Sets Day for Mr Crisp's Public Service

The House adjourned after designating a day to honor Mr Crisp's distinguished character and eminent public service, and then recessed until tomorrow.

Crisp

Congressmen React To President’s Message On Cuba

Lawmakers from both parties dissected the message reading it aloud in Washington. Republicans Barrett Morse Walker Dalzell Grosvenor Newlands Wheeler Taft Loud Southwick Dolliver Livingston and others offered varied views on Cuba tariffs and reform with Reed noting the message’s calm tone and Cuban stance.

Washington Senate House Olney Representative Barrett Rep Massachusetts Cuba Congress Morse Spain Walker Dalzell Penn Grosvenor Ohio Newlands Silverite New Joe’? Wheeler Dem Ala McCreary Taft Bartlett N. Y United States Dolliver Livingston Reed

Watterson Attacks Cleveland In New Interview

Henry Watterson, editor of the Courier-Journal, criticizes Grover Cleveland in a German interview, saying ex presidents should not practice law in the Supreme Court and that Cleveland remains a lifelong presidential candidate. The item ends with an ad for the American Wringer Company.

Louisville The Anzeiger Henry Watterson Courier-Journal Cleveland Watterson Grover Cleveland Supreme Court of the United States Indianapolis

Cleveland Last Message Draws Mixed Reviews Across Papers

New York papers weigh President Cleveland’s final message to Congress. They praise its Cuba treatment while criticizing the handling of domestic revenue and trusts. Editors glimpse foreign policy restraint and question strategies for Cuban liberty and economic reform.

New York the Sun Clevelland Cuba Congress Mr. Cleveland Pecksniff the Tribune Turkey America Europe the Times Herald Spain Antilles Cleveland United States

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Mir. Paul East Hanes Reydopfel Colers Lrees Grand National Congress New Organization of the Protestant Episcopal Church Spanish-American Light and Power Co Kingston Jam Anetta Bay Port Antonio M'Laughlin MR. Olney Chas Ea AG Custom House St Solton Mns A. Johnson S&s Johnson & CO Custom House Street Strang Cuda Message IN Kneeland St American Wringer Company Broadway Extension NEW York Press Horace Wilson Bros Tremont Row Bradshaw City Hospital Theodore H. Bradshaw St. Martins N. B Plunkett Beachmont John Plunkett Bridget Plunkett North End Crescent Avenue Church of the Immaeriate Conception Revere Vermont J.newman & Sons Tremont ST New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Post Office Square Miss Bind. F. Stevens Alfred D. Foster S. F. Trull WM. B. Turner Prescott Cornhill Bijot and Lagrange Sts Foot. Perkins
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