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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
2
In Dubois Pennsylvan ia a mob of about 100 youths burned hanged and shot a Weyler effigy amid Cuban crisis fury. Congress members urge action to recognize Cuba and condemn Spain while a House joint resolution calls for U S recognition of Cuba as an independent nation and rights in U S ports.
At the Fifth Avenue Hotel New York the Cuban League of the United States of America was formally organized to pursue complete independence for Cuba from Spain. Colonel Ethan Allen presided with a large list of vice presidents and officers named. a monster mass meeting at Cooper Union next Monday will feature speakers including Senator Morgan Congressman Hitt Speaker Reed and Senator Cullom.
General Weyler calls Maceo a brave man and mainstay of the Cuban cause while reflecting on the Pinar del Rio campaign. He downplays Ruiz Rivera and notes 6000 troops in Pinar del Rio, adding trocha will be maintained and guard presence at American consulates is precautionary. He warns death anniversary celebrations could spark trouble between Spain and the United States.
The World reports from Madrid via Bayonne that European powers favor Spain but warn against Cuban intervention by the United States. It says Prime Minister Canovas urged Captain-General Weyler to quickly capitalize on General Maceo’s death with a decisive military success and a shift in colonial policy toward liberal reforms.
A Senate joint resolution asks the President to demand the release of all U S citizens confined at Ceuta in violation of the Spain treaty. Mr Call also introduced a resolution condemning Antonio Maceo’s killing under a flag of truce as a violation of civilized warfare and a cowardly murder.
The article recounts a series of brutal killings linked to Spanish rule in Cuba from 1868 to 1895. It details the 1870s ambush of General Arango in Puerto Príncipe, the 1871 Zenea arrest and execution in Havana, the 1879 attack on Arcadio and Francisco Vida, and later ambushes including Manuel Garcia and Flor Crombet during renewed hostilities.
General Colby former assistant attorney general and longtime Nebraska National Guard leader said he could whip Weyler and his soldiers with 10 000 Americans and with one wealthy backer march on Havana and take it. He gained fame for aiding the subjugation of the Sioux at Wounded Knee.
Men for Gububa, St. Louis, December 14. Volunteers for Cuban patriots relief are being mobilized here and next Friday if ships are carried out successfully ten men will leave New Orleans for Cuba. Two hundred of them are St Louisans.
The Semin a Gubana reports Boston will host a fair under the Cavan Junta to aid Cuban patriots. Notables listed include A. Estrada Puimy and L. W. Quigg, with lectures, Cuban refreshments, and views of Cuba. Proceeds go to General Palma for Cuban hospital needs. Contributions may be sent to J. Monzon Aguirre or Charles Mason Fuller in Boston.
A letter to the editor from Bauman on Breton Street seeks to connect with Senor H. J. Alvarez about fifty Hebrew men ready to enlist to fight for Cuba. The writer asks if any Cuban agents are present and how to proceed.
The Associated Board of Trade urges early consolidation of Boston with surrounding municipalities into a single county district. It cites population growth, regional influence, and urban planning to back a merged government, calling for legislative action and a committee to advocate the project before the General Court.
The Boston firm Block Co successors to Wall and Loud Block Co invites correspondence for special work on wood or iron at East Boston tackle or factory. Location Boston No 142 Commercial Street.
Arthur Dinn hosted a stylish Roxbury gathering at 42 Howland Street with Mrs. Devin Drummey and Mrs. Naphey presiding. Guests enjoyed piano and vocal selections and a gift of an open faced gold watch presented by the gentlemen. Notable gowns included Miss Ward, Miss Trainor, Miss Johnson, and Miss McCarthy among many attendees.
George E. Muzzey of Lexington Massachusetts dies at his Waltham street home at 4 am pneumonia following a brief illness. He served as captain of the twelfth Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War and held multiple town offices including chairman of the Board of Selectmen. He leaves two brothers Major L W Muzzey and David Muzzey. Funeral services are announced with G A R and Masons in attendance.
The National Newspaper Syndicate promotes a new four volume reference work boasting over 20 000 words plus 50 000 subjects, 17 color plates and 300 wood engravings. Produced at over 750 000 dollars, it offers half price and a first payment of one dollar at 87L Washington street attracting daily crowds.
Parker's Boston Helps Hand Mission and Home will give a poor and unfortunate men of Boston a Christmas Day turkey dinner at Faneuil Hall 3 p m. This marks the fourteenth annual dinner. The notice lists the American Wringer Company with addresses and contact Tremont 764 for repairs or orders.
Opening night of a charity bazaar in Horticultural Hall elevates Boston society. Twelve booths from January to December line the space with flowers and novelties while a central booth sells roses and lamp shades. A Mercury statue tops a central column as a Salem witch fortune teller entertains guests and a Parisian doll display draws attention. Mrs. Gardner and others serve tea and refreshments as the Salem Cadet Band plays. The event runs through Wednesday December 16 with over 900 attendees and aims to aid Carney Hospital’s finances amid mounting expenses and mortgage duties.
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