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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
Captain Lane, an American who fought with Maceo in Cuba, describes Cuban mountain campaigns, dynamite mines, and fortified passes against Weyler. He notes Cuban troops forage, three crops yearly, and American sharpshooters aiding the effort. He expects to rejoin Maceo after recovery from a leg wound.
Boston & Maine President Lucius Tuttle denies rumors that J H Manley will be Maine Central president. He states there is no basis to the claim and that Manley only joined the board as a director after a vacancy arose.
A tobacco manufacturing plant in Winston was burned today causing about 150000 dollars in losses with 85000 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze destroyed the factory and machinery along with manufactured tobacco leaf funds.
Boston officials and industry leaders gathered at the Brunswick Hotel for the 56th Boston Paper Trade Association meeting and banquet. Gov Wolcott and Lt Gov elect Crane spoke on paper prosperity, industry conditions, and pending insolvency law harmonization.
Christen Hanson was held in 2000 at Concord Superior Court on extortion by threats and pleaded not guilty. He appeared dazed in a blue shirt, overcoat, and light mustache while Rassmission, a companion from New York to Boston, was held as a witness in 200. Both men claim East Boston residence.
George Warren Briggs aged 53 at 186 Hyde Park avenue took prussic acid this afternoon after a period of despondency over business troubles. Born in Boston in 1841 he served in the First Unattached Infantry beginning April 29 1864 for ninety days. He joined Post 121 G A R Hyde Park in 1883 and worked in the piano trade and most recently for an insurance company.
The twenty second annual hall of the Iron and Brass Moulders Union 106 was held at Odd Fellows Hall with about 500 attendees. Dancing ran until 4 in the morning. The grand march started at 9 led by John F Sullivan and wife, about 200 couples followed. Attendees included Miss Madge Connors Mr and Mrs James Young Mr and Mrs Gorman Mrs George Brown Mr Charles Chisholm Miss Stella Walsh and Miss Kittie Norton.
At Papinea Hall Jamaica Plain last evening a benefit ball for J. Kelly drew about 100 couples. G. M. Doody led the floor with F. Buckley W. Dolan and aides. Stone's Orchestra provided music. Notables in attendance included Councillor Lennon Belle Finneran the Gibbs sisters Teehan Norton Noonan Fox Corcoran J. Lennon P. Buckley J. Leonard R. Mag ner and others.
About 250 couples attended the annual ball held in Roughan Hall Charles Town last night. Michael O Donovan served as floor marshal with Charles Gibbins as floor director and George Doherty as assistant director along with several aides.
The national Salvation Army congress closed this morning at Central Hall after delegates prayed through the night. A private staff council with Commander Booth-Tucker and field officers followed, noting more than fifty applicants for officership nationwide. Consul Booth-Tucker praised the city’s Army work and the congress outcomes.
Dorchester Council No. 138 Knights of Columbus held its largest meeting of the year last night and elected officers including Thomas F. Clark grand knight C E Bagley deputy grand knight J B Donahoe chancellor Bernard Dorcey recording secretary C M Nixon financial secretary Pierce F Cass warden D E Sullivan treasurer T J Killion lecturer W J Curran inside guard T W Lehan outside guard the Rev M Geary chaplain Dr J P Lombard physician W J Hennessy P F McDonald A W Norris W J Walters M Condon J B Farrell trustees.
Daniel Ahearn of 104 Marginal Street East Boston was surprised by fellow workers who visited his home yesterday and presented him with a handsome silver watch. Jeremiah Hennessey made the presentation and Ahearn thanked everyone. He will sail for the old country today to visit relatives and friends.
Hale the Irish rider maintains the lead at Madison Square Garden after passing 900 miles at 9 38 this morning. By noon his total was 907 miles with Rice at 881 and Reading 868 as fatigue spreads among the field.
The Atlanta University Association of Boston tendered an informal reception for President and Mrs Horace Bumstead at Grandmann studios. A receiving line included prominent members and ushers. tea was served by a group of ladies. George J Bradford spoke on the university graduates’ inquiry into excessive mortality among colored people in the South, attributed to education and sanitation. Officers were elected at a following business meeting including Francis J Garrison as president and Julia Ward Howe among vice presidents.
The government received official word from Havana that Major Chujeda sent a battalion to San Quintin and confirmed Maceo's death. The dispatch also notes that Maximo Gomez's son Gomez died by his own action upon witnessing Maceo's demise.
Madrid reports general opinion that Cleveland's address signals a stronger Monroe doctrine stance. Cabinet to judge the message likely altering Spain US relations. Newspapers mix caution with expectation of renewed Spain US accord and peace.
General Aldave states reconnoitering near Maguaraya and other Santa Clara points he dispersed several Cuban groups with one private killed. Col Jaquebo t praised after encounters. Luis Perez band defeated at Caiman in Pinar del Rio with 35 Cubans killed and camp destroyed. Mesquizo reports two encounters in Pinar del Rio killing 11 Cubans and seizing supplies.
A Havana dispatch reports General Weyler marching with troops through San Cristobal toward Candelaria. Cuban casualty claims surface as newspapers debate Maceo's alleged death while Arroyo Naranja battles leave civilians and soldiers wounded. Weyler presses meat supply measures in Pinar del Rio amid cattle shortages.
Washington officials report Cuban Second Secretary Diaz Alberti states the claim of Maceo's death is false and designed to delay U S Congress action. He mocks details about the body, linen, and letters, asserting Maceo is alive and the tale lacks credibility.
In the Senate three Cuba related joint resolutions were introduced by Cameron Mills and Call. The first recognizes Cuban independence and urges Spanish war ending with U S good offices. The second directs takeover of Cuba by U S forces until a Cuban government is formed. The third recognizes Cuba as free and independent within U S ports and jurisdiction.
News from Madrid reports the death of General Marco sparks large student demonstrations at government offices and the U S legation. Crowds cheer Spain and its army as Major Cirujeda is named in the unfolding response.
Mrs Margaret Ahearn attempted suicide by Paris Green at her home 89 West Sixth Street South Boston yesterday afternoon. Dr Young treated her with emetics and she was sent to City Hospital. She is expected to recover. Family troubles are cited as the motive.
A Cambridge debate discussed whether to grant licenses. T. F. Wright spoke for no license while Herman Bird argued in favor. Bird noted ten years without license fees and a bonded debt increase of 1,800,000, with liquor consumption unchanged.
Jules Soule editor of the Biloxi Review was shot by J. H. Miller editor of the Biloxi Herald in Biloxi Mississippi. Soule died in a New Orleans hospital after being wounded on a Biloxi street while talking with friends.
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