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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
2
U S gunboats head to Havana while American observers condemn Spanish officers for killing three Cubans and wounding fifteen. Officers implicated evade accountability as crowds face Spanish sovereignty and await the Seventh Army Corps arrival to restore order.
The Brooklyn speeds from Tompkinsville to Havana within four hours of order, joining Commodore Cromwell aboard to command Havana station. Texas dispatched after 4 PM to sail for Cuba, with Castine and Resolute heading toward Havana. Naval guards on all ships prepare for calm, while Havana defenses are anticipated to shift under U S control. General Ludlow, Havana military governor, plans to depart Washington for Havana next Saturday.
The Cuban Commission led by Generals Wade and Butler and Admiral Sampson proposed troop levels and stations for Cuba. The Oct 19 plan totals 58,000 troops across Havana Matanzas Santa Clara and other provinces with 45 infantry regiments and five cavalry regiments plus six batteries of light artillery.
The Panama, an American auxiliary cruiser with Major General Fitzhugh Lee aboard, entered Havana and anchored near Morro Castle after eight months away. Troops aboard the Panama and transports Michigan and Saratoga brought additional U S soldiers including two Illinois battalions and the first battalion of the Tenth Infantry in a show of force amid local jeers.
General Corbin told military committees that a large staff increase was essential for new duties falling on army officers in the Philippines where officers serve as collectors until Congress assigns other roles. Mr Hay proposed alternatives as discussions continued in Washington on December 14.
The fishing fleet reached JT wharf amid signs of wintry weather. Dawson City Captain Dennis O Neill, after a month near La Have Banks, brought in 20 000 pounds of fish, 30 percent halibut, yet suffered heavy damage and delays. Sea Fox Captain Ben McGray arrived from the Georges with 12 600 pounds, weathering gales with only the outer jib lost. Eight ships added 40 000 pounds of haddock, cod and hake, as storms prevented full fishing activity and several vessels were swept off course.
A sensational report describes Dr Heaton offering public magnetic healing at the Young Men Association Hall Boston. He claims to cure paralysis blindness and other ailments without charge, drawing crowds and urging believers to witness and test his powers. Thousands of cases are cited including Miss Sarah Starr who reportedly walked after treatment.
General Corbin backs 4000 troops for Porto Rico as the best estimate, deferring to ground truth from the army commander. He warns Cuba demands a cautious forecast for order and stability, praising the national guard for emergencies but deeming it unsuitable for field life. He defends regulars against notions of lesser intelligence compared with volunteers.
General Corbin says the department may release volunteers leniently to meet home needs. He notes efforts to reduce companies to eighty men or discharge further if men are urgently needed at home, while outlining uncertainty about the 4000 man army’s purpose.
A well dressed stranger signaled to a Boston patrolman after writing I am deaf and dumb. The man led the officer to Gilchrist & Co in Winter Street seeking Christmas goods for Connecticut. He bought items including two smoking jackets, arranging an order for delivery while staff noticed only the unusual pencil dialogue amid a crowded store.
The Fitchburg railroad announces steeply discounted round trip rates for students and others returning home for vacations. Tickets will be valid from December 1 to December 4 for outbound travel and return travel until January 18, 18%.
Washington reports the United States and Mexico face a lapse in extradition on January 12 unless a new pact is reached. Mexico withdrew from the old treaty after the United States refused to transfer certain Mexicans alleged by Mexico to have political motives. The Guerra case linked to Garza’s border raids sparked the breakdown.
Mrs Annie Van Huskirk of 2652 Santa Fe Avenue Ft Madison Iowa writes that coffee ruined her digestion and nervous system, causing vomiting and tremors after meals and at night. Since switching to Postum cereal coffee she reports relief and urges others to replace coffee to save doctor bills and strengthen children.
Prominent temperance workers including Dr. C. Remich, former Gov. D H Goodell, and Rev. D C Babcock discuss strategy for the next Legislature. A strong effort is anticipated to replace the current statute with a license law, with Remich slated to lead the program in the new House.
The House committee on territories opened consideration of a bill to establish territorial government for the Hawaiian Islands. Representatives Hitt Frear of Hawaii, members of the Hawaiian Commission, explained the islands' condition and the commission's bill. A subcommittee of Chairman Knox and members Broderick Low Henry and Ferguson was appointed to study the measure.
Yesterday afternoon at the Parker House A Shuman hosted Horace Plunkett MP from Ireland who shared plans to elevate Irish people with over 200 cooperative societies and thirty cooperative banks. Edward Atkinson spoke on the topic followed by remarks from Mayor Quincy and General P A Collins amid an informal gathering of notable attendees.
The steamer Matteawan 2499 tons net 3301 gross commanded by Captain Conner sailed from Galveston December 1 with 8100 bales of cotton. Four days overdue, anxiety grows as authorities consider possible propeller loss or machinery failure. Vessel valued about 300000 dollars with cargo around 226000. partly insured. past wartime charter to government.
The two masted Acara of Warrington Me was abandoned at sea after a sinking condition on November 2 between Cape Fitzgabeth and Boone Island. The Morales of Lunenburg took on board five Acara crew members including Captain Eugene Nutter and First Mate Herbert Yeaton as heavy seas damaged both ships.
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