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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1899

Page

5

Knickerbocker Club Scandal Ties Degenerate Circle to Murders

New York police probe Knickerbocker Club amid claims of a moral pervert ring linked to the murders of Mrs. Adams and H. C. Barnet. District Attorney Gardiner expects arrests after the inquest while Colonel Gardiner seeks exhumation to test for mercurial poisoning.

New York Knickerbocker Athletic Club McClusky Henry Co. Barnet Knickerbocker Club Gardiner Barnet Cornish Cleveland Street London Colonel Gardiner H. C Barnet Hart Douglass

Spooner Attacks Philippine Policy in Senate Speech

Senator Spooner of Wisconsin argued against permanent U S subjugation in the Philippines and urged ratification of the peace treaty as a path to clear the issue with the people. He contended consent of the governed is essential and defended the line between conquest and consent, noting Porto Rico as different in principle. The Senate later adjourned after executive session. the House passed the river and harbor bill at over twenty million dollars.

Washington Senate Spooner Wisconsin West Philippine Archipelago Tillman 8. C Pratt United States Porto Rico Philippines Hale Mr. Spooner Hoar Spain Congress Cuba Davis House

Suffolk Bicycle Club Private Masquerade at Grand Army Hall

Masked attendees filled Grand Army Hall in Roxbury for the Suffolk Bicycle Club annual private masquerade party. More than 100 couples attended as Joseph Keegan directed the floor with assistance from William Schleehaus and John Kilduff while the club orchestra provided music.

I Grand Army Hall Roxbury Suffolk Bicycle Club Joseph Keegan William Schleehaus John Kilduff

Boston University Law School seniors finalize record election

Law School seniors completed a prolonged class election voting for all offices. Elected vice presidents Messie Bert Holland and J McCormack. Miss Cook became secretary. Carl Richardson treasurer. Louis S Cox and S Thomas H Russell were chosen for the faculty committee. Executive committee includes Henry Siskind FF H McCurda H Bacon W D Martin Josiah Dearborn. Photograph committee named C Sawyer chair with George J Thompson Josiah Dearborn Joseph A McDonough J J Cunningham M T Kennedy. Leon Egges elected temporary chairman.

Boston University Law School Messie Bert FF. H. McCurda H. Bacon W. D. Martin Josiah Dearborn Gulliver C. Sawyer George J. Thompson Joseph A. McDonough J. J. Cunningham M.T. Kennedy Leon Egges

Reading by Miss Srover at Berkeley Hall Assembly

Miss Srover of the Mmerson College of Oratory will give a reading at Berkeley Hall Assembly tomorrow evening. The event is said to be well managed and promising a successful gathering under William H. McMasters.

Miss Srover Mmerson College of Oratory Berkeley Hall Wiliam H. McMasters

Colonel Guild Faces Colonial Appointment Doubts

Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Guild Jr on furlough from Havana camp says he cannot yet decide on accepting the colonial commission appointment. He discusses camp health, beef scandal questions, and his inspector general duties including land damages and terminal work in Jacksonville and Savannah.

Curtis Guild, Jr J. S&s V Seventh Army Corps Havana Guild McKinley Colonial Commission Boston Seventh Corps Illinois Cabanas Fortress Artillery Signal Corps Engineers Cuba Washington Nelson A. Miles Guild Poltely Jacksonville Savannah United States Second Artillery

Rival in Cuba Split by Gen Ludlow Assignments

The text notes rival forces in Cuba divided under General Ludlow who controls Havana and nearby towns while General Lee holds the remaining province. Heavy artillery batteries operate in Havana under Ludlow, with light batteries kept by Lee.

Cuba

Melba Stars in La Traviata at Boston Theatre

Melba in fine voice headlines the Ellis company performance of La Traviata at the Boston Theatre. Pandolfini as Alfredo shows limits when pushed, while Germonte as Germont earns applause. The cast's others trail. Damrosch conducts upcoming Flying Dutchman with Gadski and Kraus in key roles.

Verdi Mme. Melba Patti Pandolfini Bensaudle Germont Mime Gadski Senta Kraus Erik Stury Walter Damrosch

Military Division 47 Holds Second Annual Concert and Ball

The second annual concert and ball of Military Division 47 A O H was held last evening at urban Hall 99 Washington street with 700 attendees. Notables included County President William J Cronin Colonel Charles McCarthy and various division officers. The event featured a grand march led by Captain Thomas J Clements and couples among a long list of participants and staff.

A. Oo. H Urban Hall Washington Street William J. Cronin Charles McCarthy John A. Quinn East Boston John J. Daly Dorchester John Prescott John Dolan Daniel McKenna J. d. O'Sullivan William H. Carroll Bartholomew Clements Thomas J. Clements Messrs Michael Griffin John Keeffe Patrick Hogan John Casey M. J. Murrin Patrick Henry Neth O’ Bonnell P.J. Henry Michael O'Toole D. J. Cahill Thomas A. Conway William J. Byrnes William Murphy F. H. Turner Charles Mittchell H. T. —Idy Patrick Mclkenna John J. Nac Captain Clements Clements Sarah McLoughlin Barbara T. Connolly William Sullivan Mary A. Driscoll B. J. Connolly Griffin John McCarthy Nora Driscoll Michael McGrail Mary Mahone Daniel Forbes Helena Carroll D. W. Cahill Frances McLoughlin

Hartford Steam Boiler Sees Asset Rise and Safer Operations

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co reports a year over year asset increase of 157,885.17 and surplus rise of 103,177.32. Its core effort is quarterly risk inspections and continuous supervision to minimize losses, with prevention prioritized over prompt loss payment. The New England office at 125 Milk Street Boston, with manager C. E. Roberts, leads inspectors ready to assist insureds and plans for new boilers and plant layouts.

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company New England Department Milk Street Boston

Trade With Canada Promoted By New York Chamber

At the New York Chamber of Commerce meeting Osborne Howes of Boston urged stronger trade ties with Canada. He spoke as a Boston Chamber representative aiming to mobilize New Yorkers for freest possible commerce with Canada.

New York New York Chamber of Commerce Osborne Howes Boston Canada Boston Chamber of Commerce

Ward 18 Colored Democratic Club Grows Members

An enthusiastic meeting at 18 Kendall Street elected John H Banks as president. I D Barnett Asa B Kountze Stewart J Host and others spoke on Why We Are Democrats. Committee named to canvass the ward. 23 new members joined to reach 64. Next meeting set for February 23 at Hampshire Street HQ.

Ward 18 Kendall Street John IH. Banks I. D. Barnett Asa B. Kountze Stewart J. Host Hampshire Street

Anger Between Alger and Miles Grips Washington

Bitter exchange surrounds Secretary Alger and General Miles over war mismanagement and supplies. Rumors of court martial surface while officials deny plans and public opinion reportedly backs Miles. A cabinet feud, with hints of personnel changes, intensifies as the administration seeks resolution.

Washington Nelson A. Miles Alger Corbin Miles Spain Hagan War Office Merritt Brooke Fagan General Miles Magan Began

Hoar Rebuked as Swift Fails to Secure Reappointment

Washington dispatch notes the Massachusetts delegation blocks United States Marshal Henry W. Swift’s reappointment. Senator Hoar’s opposition to expansion and the party line push ex-State Treasurer George A. Marden toward the post, with April 1 as the expected start. The party also backs Rep. J. J. McCarthy of Charlestown for surveyor of the port.

Washington United States Henry W. Swift Massachusetts Bay State Hoar Sherman Hoar Marshal Swift Cleveland Young Hoar Swift Chicago Bryan New England Volunteer Aid Association Old Commonwealth United States Court Charles K. Darling Lodge Senator Hoar

Fitzgerald Objects to Free Ships Until Raw Materials Free

Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts a House merchant marine committee member issued a supplementary minority report on the Hanna Payne shipping bill He argues that while protectionist policy remains in force free trade in ships is unfair when other goods face protective duties He adds shipbuilders pay high costs and deserve similar benefits before free ships are allowed.

Washington Fitzgerald Massachusetts House Committee On Merchant Marine Hanna-Payne

Boston Theater Weeknight Showcases in 1900s Touring Slates

The article lists upcoming productions in Boston venues with Della Fox at the Park and new firsts at the Boston Theatre. It covers The Village Postmaster, A Reign of Favor with the Rogers brothers, The Bride Elect, and In the Curry, noting stars, engagements, and travel plans for performers like Olga Nethersole, Louis Massen, and Charles Frohman, plus local theater shifts at Hellis, Castle Square, and the Museum.

Della Fox Park Boston Frvor Rogers Brothers Boston Theatre Charles Towle George B. McLellan New York England Louis Massen Keith Cora Tanner Mr. Massen Charlies Frohman Olga Nethersole Chicago Hollis Curry Catherine Delle Fox N. S. Wood Bowdoin Square Stock Company West End Mr. Wood Boy Scout Bowdoin Square Queena Columbia Manila Grand Opera House Siren Navarre Graham Wavy Marinellas Howard Mons Marinella Tom Sadie McMahon Rose D’ava Grand Theatre Delevente Living Pictures the Grand Baroness Blanc Austin & Stone Rosa Blind Tom Francis Wilson Tremont Richard Mansfield Ffellcs Sue

Keith's bill features Smith and Fuller musical act

Readers are told that among the week’s offerings at Keith's the featured musical act Smith and Fuller stands out as a pleasing specialty in the current bill.

Keith's Smith and Fuller

Trade Card Adverts for Tar Syrup Refund Guarantee

A printed card offers refunds on a 510 cent Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if not curing coughs or colds. It guarantees a 25 cent bottle refundable on unsatisfactory use. Numerous names and shop addresses listed, ending with "Two Hundred Others."

Greene’s Emery Souther Rust & Richardson Drug George C. Goodwin & CO B. F. Bradbury Washinton J. C. E. Woodward J. C. E. Woodward & C9., 62 Bromfield 36. Joseph L. Parker Tremont St W. A

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