19 Dec 1898
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
1
A committee member reports Rev. P. F. Jernegan formerly of Middletown now in Brussels has sent $75,000 in cash to the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company directors as a peace offering before returning to the United States with his family. Jernegan converted all stock and securities to cash prior to leaving.
Savannah dispatch reports General Shafter declining self-government for Cubans. He argued the United States will retain control of Cuba for some time, governing by military force, and noted broad sympathy for keeping Cuba under American oversight. He spoke informally at a gathering with Postmaster General Smith and local reporters.
The British steamer Pawnee towed the schooner Deer Hill toward Bermuda after a six day gale wrecked her with a broken rudder. Ten people including Captain C W Burns and Louisa Burns were rescued on December 12 as the Deer Hill, built at Moss Glen New Brunswick in 1891, 341 tons, finally abandoned in latitude 25.42 and longitude 52.49 W.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati ran aground on a rock near the port of Santiago de Cuba as it departed at sunset. Reports note no major damage and no water intake, with a buoy long warned by General Leonard Wood having been displaced by a prior incident involving the Bessie.
Havana authorities report Cerro and Jesus Del Monte evacuated by Spanish troops. American and Cuban flags raised. Cuban General Menocal forces enter Jesus Del Monte. Riots injure civilians and engineers, with multiple casualties as crowds clash with troops.
President McKinley and aides attend multiple Savannah services including Wesley Monumental Methodist, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, and St. John's Episcopal churches. He praises General Wheeler's heroism and cites Lincoln on liberty, urging patience, progress, honesty, and faith as Cuba remains in focus.
In a L. D. and W. railroad wreck near Roachdale Indiana this morning one man was killed and eight to ten were seriously injured in the incident near Indianapolis.
Rev Dr Conaty denounces any Anglo American alliance in a Boston Theatre address marking the centenary of 98. The Charitable Irish Society hosted the event with a large Boson audience and a concert led by John Mullaly. A list of prominent attendees and officials accompanied Monsignor Conaty on stage.
South Boston councilmen threaten to block the caucus as they back Michael J. Lydon for council president in a three way race against Daniel J. Kiley and Connolly aligned factions. Lydon may skip the caucus, aiming for election or deadlock while many Ward 8 allies protest the process.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.