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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1898
Page
2
A novel cash register system announces prices from 95 to 600 dollars and displays separate tallies for cash sales, on account, charged goods, and payouts. It records department totals, transaction counts, and a grand total, with support for one to ten departments. Call to view before ordering older antiquated models.
Boston firemen faced heavy snow and drifting impediments while answering multiple alarms last night. Horsepower helped, as crews battled fires at a station, a corner building, a Cross street shed, and Upham's Corner church property, with total damages ranging from 10 to 1000 dollars.
Word came from Ogunquit that the Bald Head Cliff House owned by the Weare family and managed by E. T. Weare burned last night. The 100 room hotel contained about 10 000 in building and contents, partially insured. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
Ran dogne in Valais canton was burned to the ground. A woman and two children died in the blaze. The disaster caused widespread distress in the village and surrounding area.
Havana dispatch says a January 21 clash at Camaran and Bacunlo in Santiago de Cuba province between General Luque s column and Cubans under Rabi led to a total Cuban rout. Agustin Luque and Spanish Major Casnas were severely wounded.
Midnight blast in Havana destroys doors and creates a large hole at the home of Senor Miguel Diaz in Jesus del Monte. Coro Lazo, returned from African prisons, fled by cab but was captured while trying to escape. Diaz suspects political accomplices.
The body of Lt Colonel Joaquin Ruiz, aide-de-camp to Captain-General Blanco, executed for visiting a Cuban camp with surrender proposals, has been found identified and brought to Campo Florida where it was received with military honors.
John F. Sullivan son of Hon John H Sullivan of Hast Boston and member of the Governors council has been named deputy collectorship under City Collector Taylor at a salary of 1800 dollars.
The Montgomery Club of Roxbury adopted memorial resolutions for Felix Gallagher and Philip McKeague during a meeting in Gurney Hall. Committee on resolutions was chaired by hn. Smith, J. F. Reynolds and Peter.
Washington Jan 31 The House buried the Teller silver resolution by a 182 to 132 vote. Speaker Reed voted against it at the call. Linney and White of North Carolina split with party lines amid a crowded gallery as debate stretched five hours. The opposition argued against free coinage while senators watched, and the session ended with adjournment after political volleys and applause. In the Senate six hours produced two executive, judicial and legislative measures totaling $21,658,520.
The statement urges members of both parties to honor the nation and preserve the standard of value set by Jackson’s administration. It appeals to supporters on both sides to maintain the pledge at St. Louis and the honor and good faith of the nation.
Mr Clayton a Democrat from Alabama said the defeat of the resolution was dictated by Republican masters who gathered in New York at a banquet table charging $100 a plate. He claimed the event symbolically meant Alabama men faced a heavy cost and burden in policy battles.
Representative Fitzgerald urged adoption of the resolution while Representative Walker, banking committee chair, opposed it. Walker argued against inserting gold in bonds from the last administration, saying the move would imply coin bonds were payable in silver.
Mr. Rhea of Kentucky invoked 1873 crime charges against John Sherman and drew sharp hisses from Republicans. He railed at the gold silver parity claim comparing it to improper conduct in households. Bailey, pressed for time, urged conviction on bondholder debt in the closing remarks.
A Evanston grocer Mr P H Kles was told by Dr Dakin his illness was caused by coffee. He quit common coffee and switched to Postum Food Coffee after testing Postum and imitators. Health improved quickly and the doctor urged others to abandon coffee for Postum to rebuild nerves.
A columnist asks why people ignore health risks and suffer through the season. The piece argues that impure whiskey worsens illness and contrasts it with Duffy's Pure Malt as a safe medicine, accusing druggists of selling cheaper adulterated spirits for profit.
Washington reports the appointment of fourth class postmasters on January 31. In Massachusetts Amy F. Gorwalz is named for Santuit and H. M. Hodges is appointed for Cushing.
Gladstone, aged 88, suffers severe neuralgia causing sleepless nights and great anxiety for family and physicians. He has not left his bed for days, with in and out periods of slight improvement. opiates are used to aid sleep and his hearing and vision are affected though most organs remain sound. He remains intellectually active and expresses concern over the Irish question, urging union and perseverance if possible.
In the Drinkwater insolvency case from Dedham dated January 31, total liabilities reach 68343 dollars. Major creditors include Frank W Hunt & Co Boston 31504 dollars Manufacturers National Bank Boston 10000 dollars United States Leather Company 5945 dollars and Fayerweather Laden New York 14554 dollars. Assets comprise factory property and real estate in Braintree plus bills and accounts estimated at 13000 dollars. Drinkwater offers creditors 50 cents on the dollar.
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 77 and 7 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street. It manufactures clothes wringers, mangies and carpet sweepers, offering repair service and prompt attention for mail or telephone orders.
A city dinner feature notes the New England iron and hardware association event at Young’s Hotel with Senator Frye as principal speaker urging canal, merchant marine, and Hawaiian annexation. Mayor Quincy pledges focus on municipal finances and health, urging council to consider the general good and family welfare. Dr. Pierce’s tonic remedies are advertised along with health advice.
Boston mayor urges a harbor channel and a Charlestown drydock, backs an estimates board, notes business groups joining public affairs, and cites Senator Frye on opening foreign markets via a government Nicaragua Canal, arguing for American merchant marine strength and reduced freight costs.
Mr. Frye argues tariff policy fails to fix the merchant marine, blaming lack of protection since 1849 for handicapping American vessels. He cites higher American sailor wages and calls for U S funding to restore shipping, saying no cost should be spared.
Perfect Health Sufferer Mrs. Arthur Granger of Worthington Massachusetts reports severe dyspepsia relief after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. She credits one to two bottles per year for maintaining perfect health and calls Hood's the best true blue purifier.
Mr Frye asserts imperial schemes if dictator power held, touts canal and Hawaii as strategic, while business leaders advocate gold over silver at a monetary convention. Attendees include Theton Harwood Flanders Hamilton and many notable figures as the House defeats the Teller resolution.
At Young's Hotel the Chickatawbut Club heard Senator Smith condemn the mayor for ignoring the lowest bidder and detouring work after finding non union labor. Senator Irwin urged all men to vote. New members chosen and officers elected including Major Charles A. Young as President.
The Somerville charter proposal envisions a one branch city government with a 27 member Board of Aldermen, nine wards, and a Mayor who appoints and can remove fire and police chiefs and other top officials without board reference. Councilman Story proposed three installment tax collections during the charter discussion.
The Sodality of the German Trinity Church hosted an evergreen party in Casino Hall at 1833 Shawmut Avenue last evening with about two hundred guests. The grand march opened at an early hour led by a chaessner, followed by T. Grueter and then Mr. Frank M. Oberle with a accompanying lady.
George C. Howard 37, a Bridgewater leader, pleaded not guilty after forging names to a note for 000 in an attempt to save his West Bridgewater farm. The People's Saving Bank of Brockton prosecuted, and an attachment of 36 cattle, 4 horses, and farm gear was placed to recover 1400 outstanding dollars. Howard faces trial as an implied admission to forgery and awaits Superior Court proceedings.
The revenue cutter Manning steamed up harbor to Rowe's Wharf after another failed hunt for the derelict schooner believed to be the Julia A Warr. She had left Vineyard Haven last Tuesday and searched waters to Nantucket lightship, Newport Rhode Island for oil, and Provincetown Harbor before resuming the search again.
Canton post office burglars blew open the safe early this morning. About $1500 in postage stamps and cash and valuables were taken, bringing the total believed stolen to around $2009. Postmaster B. R. Doody reported the opening with an explosive.
The Feb 7 tour to Washington leaves Boston with all expenses paid at 28 dollars. It includes a trip to Mt Vernon Arlington a full Washington and Philadelphia building review under escort. Additional tours run Mar 14 Apr 1 18 and May 16. Washington and Old Point Comfort tours depart Boston Feb 22 Mar 22 Apr 12 at 28 dollars. itineraries by D N Bell tourist agent 20% Washington street Boston.
Munyon asserts his catarrh treatment cures seven years of disease promptly and permanently. Boston testimonials from Charles Nowell and C Abbott praise lasting relief after Munyon’s remedies, sold 25 cents a vial, with free doctor service and trial treatment at Tremont Temple.
A fire destroyed Copeland's livery stable in Providence early today. Fifty horses were cremated due to severe burns and twenty more valuable horses were shot this afternoon as they were deemed beyond recovery.
England's withdrawal from Port Arthur and pressure on Ta-Lien-Wan are seen as harming British interests, tied to disbelief in a Russia China secret treaty. China cites the pact as Russia's reason for Port Arthur, while Russian dispatches argue occupation follows the treaty. The National Gazette reports Turkey permits the Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles.
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