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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

2

General Pilar Dies In Grip Of Battle In Philippine Clash

Major March with 300 American troops faced General Gregorio del Pilar’s force in a high mountain pass near Cervantes. Pilar died at the front urging a stand as U S forces routed his unit. Mabini, Aguinaldo adviser, captured near Rosates and to be brought to Manila.

Manila Cervantes Tilad Ruinaldo Gregorio del Pilar Pilar Dugaquii Alguinaldo Igorrotes Concepcion Aguinaldo Aguinaldo, Surrendered When “Major March Cavan Lepanto Major March Mabini Pilipino Tast MacArthur Rosates

Unitarian Club hears Rev J W Chadwick on literature

The Rev J W Chadwick of New York addressed the Unitarian Club at the Vendome with a lecture on Unitarian literature. He lampooned various hymn practices and praised nature inspired verse while noting the evolving scope of Unitarian thought. Rev J T Sunderland sent greetings from California with a Klondike discovered song.

J. W. Chadwick New York Unitarian Club Vendome Winslow Warren Mr. Chadwick Deacon Flint Marblehead Robert Collier Tke Grant Jesus Everett Ben Hur William Wier J. T. Sunderland California Joaquin Miller Klondike Promised Land Boston Land

Holiday Display Lines Include Silverware and Dolls

The display features a wide range of items such as silver ware, leather goods, embroidery, books and Christmas cards, gloves and neckwear, toys, dolls, and men’s furnishings, among other lines of goods.

Closing arguments in Haverhill gas rate case unfold

Mayor Chase seeks reduced rates as the State Board hears testimony. Wiliam Stratton, longtime Haverhill gas works superintendent, says plant capacity is insufficient and coal gas with enrichers is preferred over coal and water gas. Counsel Storey argues petition is political and denies undue profit.

Chase Haverhill State Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners G. W. Anderson Storey and Decourcey Haverhill Gas Light Company Respondent Corporation Wiliam Stratton Haverhill Gas Works Barker Storey

Pranks of the Pickaninnies at R H White store display

Reporters investigate a new six month project at R H White & Co Washington street where 1000 pickaninni figures staged in a festive grove animate a holiday display. Jay Abrams oversaw the work with elaborate scenes including a cake walk, miniature theatre, fishing, and a parade of performers.

Madge R. H. White & Co Washington Street Pckaninnies White's Jay Abrams Saanes

Sawyer on Trial for Disbarment by Boston Bar Association

Isaac I. Sawyer faced a Superior Court hearing in a case brought by the Boston Bar Association seeking his disbarment for alleged legal malpractice. The second petition followed a prior dismissal due to witness invalidity. The case continued with expectant sensational evidence.

Isaac I. Sawyer Boston Bar Association Sawyer

Sheriff Baldwin of Belknap County Dies at 61

Charles W. Baldwin, Belknap county sheriff, died this morning in Laconia New Hampshire from Brights disease at age 61. A native of Wilsboro he later served in the First Illinois Light Artillery and the Seventh Illinois Cavalry before moving to Laconia thirty four years ago.

Laconia N. H Charles W. Baldwin Belknap County Bright Baldwin Wilsboro Illinois First Illinois Light Artillery Seventh Illinois Cavalry

Tissot Life of Christ Exhibition At Providence Station

Boston readers are urged to view the large Tissot Life of Christ exhibition at the old Providence station known as the Victorian Corridor. Attendance is rising and time to see the collection is short with crowds growing. visitors should attend promptly to allow proper inspection before closing.

Old Providence Tissot Christ Boston Picsures

Hibbard Named Postmaster and Cable Bill Move

Senator Lodge introduces a Pacific cable bill and the nomination of George A. Hibbard to Boston postmaster leads a Senate day of confirmations. The act also consolidates naval bureaus into a single Bureau of Ships with construction and machinery divisions, taking effect July 1, 1902.

Lodge Senate Naval Congress Hydrographic Office Bureau of Naval Observatory Secretary of the Navy

Currency Debate Drones Through Washington House

The House spent the day from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. debating currency legislation with a three hour dinner break. Twelve Democrats from New York Pennsylvania Maryland Massachusetts are seen to back the bill, with several Republican speakers urging passage. A Washington memorial question and a Webster statue unveiling plan added to the day's motions, while objections arose over timing and commemorations.

Washington New York Pennsylvana Maryland Massachusetts Messrs Fowler New Jersey Lacey Iowa Cushman Hamilton Michigan Burton Ohio Brundidge Arkansas Wheeler Kentucky Benton Missouri Fox Mississippi Pierce Tennessee Sulzer Cowherd Otey Virginia Gaines Texas Bell Colorado House Jane Richardson Washington Memorial Payne George Washington Moody Mass Senate Daniel Webster T City of Stilston Hutchings Bailey

Secretary Long moves to consolidate naval bureaus

Secretary Henry L. Long takes initial step toward consolidating naval bureaus in Washington as part of a broader reorganization plan. The move signals the start of a project to streamline administration within the Navy.

Long Naval Washington Consoli

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective for Boston Reader

Mr H S Farrell of Chelsea recalls sudden renal attacks ending with morphine. After trying many remedies he used Doan's Kidney Pills from Geo Burwell's Pharmacy and reports complete relief. The ad urges buying Doan's kidney pills, 50 cents, mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Boston H. S. Farrell Chelsea Dean Geo. Burwell

Pearson Comments on Quiet Election and Recount Plans

Pearson of the election commission says voting was orderly with minor ballot mixups and personnel changes at some precincts. He cites no details on a dispute with Jesse Gove, notes limited comment due to illness, and states recount applications close Friday at 5 p.m. with recounts starting Saturday morning.

Pearson Post Jesse Gove

Political row over next Common Council presidency

Congressman Fitzgerald says it would be good politics to give President Kiley another term as president of the Common Council. Other candidates include ex-President Connolly and Councilmen Logan Flynn Logan Stone. The council lineup has 42 Democrats and 33 Republicans.

Fitzgerald Kiley Common Council Connolly Edward L. Logan Ward Flynn James H. Stone Riley Collins

Ward 10 vote stirs Republican leaders over Hart tally

Ward 10 returns show Mayor elect Hart with 2069 votes versus 2161 for Curtis two years ago. The result signals a decline of 108 votes and mirrors shifts in party support for the mayoralty race.

Ward 10 Hart Eawin U. Curtis Curtis

Failure of Agtess

The New York bankruptcy docket lists petitions filed today including actress Mary Burgess of the Star Theatre with liabilities of 93,578 and no assets and attorney Willett Bronson of Huntington N Y doing business in the city with liabilities of 491 828 with assets not stated.

New York Mary Burgess Star Theatre Willett Bronson Huntington N. Y

Child Run Over Near Home Injures Four Year Old

Four year old Evelina Macon of 4 Greenleaf Street was crossing Ruggles Street near home last evening when a team driven by Timothy Coakley knocked her down. Bive-Lye was taken to her home where Dr. name found a fracture of the right leg.

Evelina Macon Greenleaf Street Ruggles Street Timothy Coakley Bive- Lye Name

Strange Man In Dedham Courtroom Over Seery Case

In Dedham Norfolk Superior Criminal Court the Seery brothers face cross examination as defense lawyers challenge government witnesses. Testimony links a stranger near the Seery home to the night of their mother's death while neighbors recount alibi details and sightings between 10 PM and 4 AM Sunday. Witnesses describe Joseph and John Seery appearing intoxicated and stoic as the case continues.

Dedham Harris Seery Brothers Norfolk Superior Criminal Court Commonwealth French Grover Thomas J. Ratchford East Dedham Mr. Gresenhood Joseph Seery John P. McGuinnes Hyde Park Boyden Square Seery Joe Maurice Brown John Seery Brown Michael Seery Michael Maurice Seery Boston Joseph Maurice Mary Carroll Seery House John John N. Allenspacker Greenhodd George BD. Lyon Newspacker Alienspacker Joe Seery Sophie Mrs. Martin Allenspacker’s Mary Martin Sophie al Jens Packer Hyde Patrick Martin

The Man From Indiana Speaks on Labor and Omega Oil

A laborer explains long hours and union clashes while praising Omega Oil as a truthful product. He describes loving his work, working late, and the boss granting freedom to work when desired, tying this to Omega Oil’s claimed pain relief and his own advertising role.

Omega Oil Indiana

Adelbert S. Hay Confirmed as Consul to Pretoria

The Senate confirms Adelbert S. Hay as consul at Pretoria. He sails from New York to South Africa to replace Charles Macrum and will protect U S interests and guard the English consulate archives.

Washington Des Senate George A. Hibbard Henry A. Thomas Boston William D. Bynum Indiana Bynum Treasury Charles M. Moses District of Portland Falmouth Massachusetts Minot W. Baker Randolph Charles H. Cummings Attleboro Falls Henry 8. Moore Hudson William H. Lathrop Orange New Hampshire F. S. Huckins Ashland Ellen 8. Griffin Franklin L. W. David East Jaffrey Connecticut William Lu. Holmes Shelton Edmund L. Crowe Norwalk Yo Ge Island John A. Allen Peaceale Vermont Marths W. Arnold Bethel BE. J. Tyler Enosburg Falls H. J. Nasher Morrisville H. G. Blanchard Newport H. C. Ayer Richford Charles E. Hall Swanton Henry Robinson Postminster Concord N. H Malcga H. W. Brush New York Niagara Falls Canada J. Harmony Corunna Spain F. D. Hill Minnesota Amsterdam J. H. Carroll Maryland Cadiz H. C. Morris Michigan Windsor Ont Jay White Hanover Germany J. H. Bartlett Portsmouth C. Eaton Littleton P. B. Kinsman Somersworth N. F. Roberts Farmington P. R. Bridgman Ware W. L. Nickerson Chatham G. G. Redding West Medford C. C. Smith Wellesley Hills W. H. Sprague Stoneham W. Cc. Stoddard Fair Haven Honolulu Guam Manila Hong Kong Japan Washington Adelbert S. Hay Pretoria Hay South Africa Africa Charles Macrum United States

Harvard Politics Sparks Class Day Ballot at Brooks House

Harvard votes on class day officers and committee posts with secret Australian ballots at Brooks House. Key races include class secretary Spaulding versus W Phillips, marshalship contenders Higginson and Burden, and Ivy orator hopefuls McCornick Holliday Morse and Seasongood.

Harvard the Pudding Pi Eta D. U Brooks House Spaulding W. Phillips Burden Higginson Boal Rice Dwight Davis Poet Arensberg Dudley Runsine Heilman Bolling Ivy Orator McCornick Holliday Morse Murray Seasongood

Postmaster Named for East Long Meadow Mass

D C Hunn has been appointed postmaster at East Long Meadow Massachusetts and fourth class office on December 13 as announced from Washington.

East Long Meadow Washington D. C Hunn Mass

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