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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1898
Page
8
Washington observers and several prominent women discuss Lieutenant Hobson and the Spain era kissing controversy. Mrs. Roosevelt and others weigh propriety and taste while urging editorial balance and dignity in response.
New York reports interview responses from prominent women about Lieutenant Hobson's kissing incident. Maria Parica argues for sympathy toward women while noting patriotism was overshadowed by kissing mania. Opera singer Mme. Senthich critiques the display as unladylike but acknowledges Hobson's bravery.
Lieutenant Hobson explains in defense of his continental kissing tour that kisses were acts of admiration for heroism, not promiscuity. He says Southern upbringing and traditional respect for women underlie his conduct and that reporters exaggerate the episode. He would kiss in return for any woman who kissed him and would reciprocate polishes of honor alike to ordinary greetings.
Lieutenant Hobson travels 752 miles from Kansas City to Denver with twelve stops. Journal excerpts list arrival and departure times, distances, and women kissed at each stop, with totals showing 417 women kissed in Kansas City and 1077 overall estimates.
In St Petersburg a verdict favored Princess Yourievskaia against broker M V Bazilevsky. The court ordered the return of 1,200,000 rubles and allowed 42,000 rubles to Bazilevsky for counter claims arising from a failed gold mine investment.
London December 25 Mr William Waldorf Astor denies reports that his daughter is betrothed to the Duke of Roxburghe. He states she has not come out yet and will not be presented at court next year. He adds he is not courting nor planning marriage for her.
Reports from Paris describe M. Le Bargy’s unconventional wedding attire provoking fashion debate. Dreyfus revision efforts continue via the Court of Cassation while Esterhazy’s tailor letters surface. A 100000 franc subscription supports Mme Henry widow. Cyrano de Bergerac remains a cultural touchstone with widespread sales and performances. A dogs cemetery movement begins, and Lt. Hobson’s kissing tour draws mockery.
Society whispers that May Goelet could wed Prince Francis of Teck. She attended Wilton House hospitality with the Yorks and later Panshanger in Hertfordshire where the Duchess of York praised her. A separate trip to Scotland to visit the Countess of Mar brought her into contact with the Earl of Shaftesbury, a suitor.
Vicomte de Boyer argues in Paris that genuine French titles are rare and many American matches to titled Europeans are built on counterfeit nobility. He cites Miss Gould and Miss Singer among others, noting large sums paid for titles and Papal titles as well.
An early 20th century ad promotes easy credit at WORKING MIEN 8S CREDIT STORE offering clothing for one dollar with no questions asked, located at 1904 Washington.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn explains that concessions in Cuba will take the form of revocable licenses similar to military reservations. Six applications exist for Havana Harbor piers and electric railways in Cuba and Puerto Rico. No action is planned now, pending careful scrutiny of applicants and their finances, with Cubans favored in consideration.
The Agenzia Italiano reports a German syndicate promises Don Carlos a loan totaling 380 million francs in three instalments. The first upon arming 10,000 men, the second after capturing Bilbao, and the third two months after operations begin.
The committee organizing the St James Young Men's T A Society Christmas afternoon event met at 18 Kneeland street to finalize arrangements for Copley Hall. They reported record advance ticket sales and that an orchestra is secured with several novelties planned for the dancers this afternoon from 1 to 6 o'clock.
Mrs Fayne Strahan Moore spent Christmas in the Tombs as jurors failed to agree after twenty two hours of deliberation. Ballots stuck nine to three until one juror switched, then another, but the panel was discharged at 10 15 with no verdict. A new trial date will be set for soon and possible sentencing of her husband.
Handel and Haydn Society opened its eighty fourth season with The Messiah in Music Hall last evening led by Reinhold L. Herman in his city debut. The conductor’s gesture and pace drew mixed reviews while the chorus showed limited vitality. soloists Mrs. Maconda, Mrs. Jacoby, George Hamlin, and David Bispham delivered several standout numbers as the Messiah will be repeated tonight.
London dispatch quotes Venice Times correspondent stating Don Carlos in perfect health and fully intends to fulfill his role. He denies abdication rumors and says he has not sought an audience with the Pope or any other requests from the Holy See.
A farewell banquet honored Lieutenant General Sir Francis Grenfell upon his retirement as Malta governor and head of Anglo Egyptian forces. Attendees included Thomas Harrison US agent and consul general Ethelbert Watts US vice consul general. Grenfell and James Rodd spoke on Anglo American friendship. Harrison delivered an enthusiastic speech reciprocating warm sentiments.
Fire swept through the dressing mill and sawmill of J. E. Henry and Son in North Woodstock New Hampshire destroying the buildings and contents. Local firefighters battled the blaze but the structure was left in ruins with losses estimated in the thousands. Damage is confined to the Henry operation with no injuries reported.
Firefighters investigated a Saturday night blaze causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars with 33000 dollars of insurance. The mills will be rebuilt soon and spontaneous combustion is suspected as the cause.
Daniel Stackpole, who claims Lowell as his residence, remains jailed in Merrimac County on murder charges in the December 9 killing of Mrs. Waura Moses at North Pembroke. Police cite inconsistent alibis and lack of witnesses for Dec. 9, while Stackpole denies guilt and says he was selling toys when arrested.
A large club stable at Galloupe's Point in Swampscott totaling 109 by 50 feet and two stories was totally burned. Owned by C W Galloupe and occupied by Ellen Collamore and John W Bradley, the loss included five carriages of Dr S J Mixter and ten tons of hay plus two sailboats. Incendiary fire suspected. barn valued at $5000.
A bronze life size statue of Johann Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, stands at the Grand and Sheriff streets junction in New York City. Robert Hoe & Co. commissioned the piece with sculptor Ralph Goddard, portraying Gutenberg in fifteenth century dress as he inspects a wet proof beside movable type.
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