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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1898
Page
8
The Schenectady Locomotive Works received a Midland Railway England order for ten mogul freight locomotives with eighteen inch cylinders and twenty four inch stroke. The plant also completed shipment of twenty seven locomotives to Japan.
Washington reports Nicaragua appears ready to cede the land needed for the isthmian canal. Supporters urge direct U S ownership while opponents delay. If Nicaragua confirms willingness, canal plans may gain new momentum.
In the fourth session of the Superior Court yesterday the jury upheld a 1400 verdict for Catherine Trask in her personal injury case against Andrew Andersson. The injury occurred February 4 when snow and ice fell from the roof of the Hotel Clarendon.
A mixed New York report shows a burglary case where Miss Mabel Wilkie found a man under her bed, and a bank bail case for George H. Ferguson later identified as Frank Johnson. The Seligman firm logs that Russian railway bonds were offered but not sold as of December 19, with cautious optimism for future placement.
An official agency reports that United States charge d affaires H. H. D. Peirce has relayed a proposal from Mr. Ivins, representing financiers, to grant a substantial loan to Russia. The finance minister M. De Witte has not yet decided.
In the Superior Court first session EB Campbell sued A K Whittaker and a jury returned a verdict of 3000 for the plaintiff. The injuries occurred when a staging fell at Brookline.
The Senate heard vigorous speeches on expansion with Mr Platt arguing for U S right to govern acquired lands and self government only when fit. Proctor and Hale clashed over a Cuba visit commission as Nicaragua Canal bill discussion continued with Berry Allen Hoar and Morgan debating amendments and costs.
William T Stead reported that the Czar urged ratification of peace proposals. he warned civilization is failing as imperial expansion causes opium, taxation, and social unrest. The speech decries vast military expenditures and the rise of socialism and anarchy, predicting revolution and bankruptcy.
A list shows 32 matriculated students with 14 women. The senior class has 45 members, 14 women. The class of 19 has 37 students, eight women. The class of 1901 has 27 students, eight women. Total regular students this year 141 with 44 women. Seven married women are in regular standing.
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