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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
10
Men's brocaded silk mufflers and slacks on display with patterns priced 75c to 1.25. One thousand dozen children’s handkerchiefs in white and colored borders sold in boxes. Children’s initial handkerchiefs in assorted colors. Men’s women’s and children’s hemstitched handkerchiefs in plain white and colored borders offered at 5c each.
John Moynihan, 28, and an unidentified 36 year old man are found dead in a Moon Island sewer basin after a possible quarrel. Moynihan’s body rests near the presumed struggle site, while the stranger’s body lies about 400 feet away. Moynihan’s death is ruled drowning by Medical Examiner Jones.
James Adams, a colored blind man, and his 4 year old daughter Elizabeth were arrested by Agent Dimond of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children on a begging charge. Adams, said to have been arrested thrice before and once convicted, reportedly earned up to ten dollars daily. Adams’ wife, wearing diamond earrings, appeared at arraignment. Magistrate Cornell remanded her to the society. Adams was held for trial in Special Sessions.
Washington December 10 a new contribution to the literature of the Spanish war is a history by Admiral Cervera of his fleet destroyed at Santiago. The book was authorized by the Queen Regent on Cervera’s petition to vindicate himself and is composed of official letters despatches and the commanders report of the action in Santiago Bay.
Lot 6-219 offers men’s and women’s taffeta silk items with sterling silver trims and 14 karat gold accents at sale 2.98. Lot 8-70 features women’s all silk taffeta umbrellas valued at 8 or 9 dollars for 4.93. Lot 9-14 lists men’s 26 and 38 inch very fine taffeta silk umbrellas priced 5.49. OR lettered free.
In Washington a debate over ceremonial precedence puts Admiral Dewey two ranks above General Miles for New Year’s Day greetings. The dispute involves Cabinet ministers Navy and Army officers and the social duties of Mrs Dewey and Mrs Miles at the White House reception.
In Washington a society stir centers on whether Mrs. Dewey will outrank Mrs. Miles socially. The piece notes the city has long lacked a navy admiral and wife in high social circles, with the President and Cabinet as top officials alongside the army’s senior general.
Montagu White, former Boer agent, reports from England after visiting Dr. Leyds in Brussels. He says no cable to Kruger, predicts extended fighting before any peace terms, and that McKinley may propose arbitration. He notes Boer women could influence terms more than commandoes.
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