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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a health restoring tonic for women. It claims to purify complexion, restore vigor, and renew energy, featuring a testimonial from Mrs. A. Berry of Lebanon New Hampshire and offering free physician consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston.
The judiciary committee concluded Major General Wheeler of Alabama Colonel James R. Campbell of Illinois Colonel David G. Colson of Kentucky and Major Edward K. Robbins of Pennsylvania had forfeited seats by accepting army commissions. It also found no civil commission members vacated their seats.
Officials in Washington on February 3 reported a strong belief among army men that the court martial will reduce the sentence for Commissary General Magan. While the final outcome remains harsh, dismissal from the army seems unlikely.
In Harrisburg on February 8 the Quay campaign released affidavits accusing backers of the anti Quay candidate Dr Weiss in Lebanon county of supplying money and whiskey to voters. An additional affidavit states that Dr Strauss of Philadelphia offered James Graham $150 to sway his Lebanon influence.
An alarm from Box 46 sent firefighters to the Exchange Club on Milk Street after 1 PM yesterday. A blaze in the reading room on the sea floor was quickly controlled with estimated damage around 300 dollars, discovered between the first floor ceiling and second story floor.
Washington report says the President plans a formal inquiry into General Miles's charges about army beef and related supplies. The probe, to follow the War Investigation Commission's report, may be a court of inquiry or an officers' inspection board, potentially implicating packers, inspectors, and Miles himself if charges are substantiated.
Commodore John W. Philip was presented with a sword and album at General Daniel Butterfield’s residence 614 Fifth Avenue New York in recognition of his service at the naval battle of Santiago on July 3, 1898 Governor Roosevelt delivered the presentation speech following remarks by General Butterfield.
It is said Arthur Donner, active in several Boston ventures, will be chosen treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Company at a meeting next Wednesday. Donner, German Austrian consul and Hamburg-American agent, at 70 State street, is connected with numerous mercantile interests and prominent clubs. He is about 30 years old and may have to sever local ties to serve in New York.
A Boston Tech alumni dinner planning eight city broadcasts failed due to a storm. In Chicago about 150 attended the Northwest Alumni Association event at the University Club with telephones for intercity speeches. Boston’s Technology Club staged a 10:30 p m effort as President James M Crafts spoke to a dim Chicago feed, while New York and Washington events were subdued by the storm.
A collection of testimonial snippets praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health booster. Mrs. Mason reports improved health after three bottles and medical bills, while E L Gibson credits it for his daughter's sore eyes. Other notes claim relief from erysipelas, eczema, catarrh, and dyspepsia across various names and places.
An MIT Technology Alumni gathering in Chicago linked with Boston and Milwaukee through a long distance event. Officials including Mayor Quincey and Henry C. Miller conveyed greetings praising MIT’s technical training and industry impact while technical hiccups interrupted cross city reception.
Dr C W Howard of Watertown N Y recounts years of coffee induced nervousness heart trouble and sour stomach then credits Postum with restoring health He notes reduced pulse rate improved sleep and successful life insurance exam after quitting coffee and switching to Postum This letter supports a campaign promoting Postum as a coffee substitute.
The Josiah Quincy Democratic Club of Ward 16 hosts a big house warming at the club house on Boston street tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 8. A committee led by Michael J. Collins and Charles J. O Keefe handles the plans. Invitations go to city Democratic leaders. Ward 16 residents receive a general notice with speeches by John A. Kelliher John B Baldwin John J. Veneno John Drohan Representative Michael J. Sullivan Alderman James H. Doyle and Alderman Michael W. Brick among others.
The piece discusses Boston caucus control and the balance of power among Speaker Bates Lieutenant-Colonel Guild and Attorney General Knowlton. It notes Curtis influence in Boston, Bates's six years in the Legislature and as Speaker, and regional considerations for the upcoming Republican ticket including southern Massachusetts claims after Crapo’s defeat.
Dr Felix Adler of New York spoke on the negative side of the question in a well attended lecture at the old Public Library last evening. His calm reasoning drew applause as he argued for considering cogent reasons to pursue a new policy and build a colonial empire rather than sentimental motives. He cited Columbus and French figures to illustrate migration and expansion pressures in a compelling, theory driven discourse.
An advertisement touts the Koch inhalation cure for consumption and lung diseases. It claims German government endorsement and doctors in Boston New York and Chicago handle the treatment. Free consultation offered with a guarantee to cure or advise incurable cases. It lists multiple ailments including catarrh bronchitis asthma rheumatism and digestive and glandular disorders as treatable.
From Havana a report sparked doubt that General Gomez agreed to disband the Cuban army without Assembly approval. Prominent generals including Mayia Rodriguez Leyt Vidal and Perraza urged Gomez would not act without consulting the Cuban Assembly and the generals, as the issue involved a large gift from the United States to Cuban soldiers.
Mrs Katharine Shirley of Kansas City plans to send an attorney to Boston to pursue her claim to the John Stetson estate. She contends she is daughter of Kate Stokes, the actress linked to Stetson and his 1896 will.
Funeral services for Lieutenant Thom as Savage of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company were held at 10 yesterday from his Maplewood home on Webster street. The coffin was dressed in the full uniform of the artillery company.
The passage notes growing backing for the Attorney-General from the legal fraternity and district attorneys as he weighs a political bid. It cites widespread demand across the state, appeals to precedence, and invokes constitutional authority reflecting on Washington’s policy.
The speaker argues that economic pressures push expansion but threatens national interest and democratic development. He contrasts Burke and Lincoln on people’s governance, warns against trade not following conquest, and champions democracy as a moral uplift with the olive branch to humanity.
The piece predicts a three cornered contest for lieutenant governor as major candidates meet voters. It notes a firm, persistent legal reputation and hints that Lieutenant-Colonel Guild might join a colonial commission while Attorney-General Knowlton considers another term. Indications favor a heated race.
The eighty second anniversary of the City Missionary Society will be held in Harvard Church Brookline tomorrow evening at 7 37 o clock. The annual report will be presented by the secretary Rev D W Waldron. Addresses may come from President R H Stearns Esq and Rev Reuen Thomas PD. The public is invited.
The speaker rejects determinism in politics, warning against over confidence and fatalism. He argues a guardian device protects passion momentarily but cannot override the people's permanent will, insisting ethics presume free agency and deny irresistible historical forces.
A Buffalo clergyman praises Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for catarrh. He suffered for years and reports relief after two months of use. Product sold by Woodward & Co, Hunt & Co, and W. Db Wheeler in listed Boston outlets.
Bradstreet notes a quieting of speculative interest across markets this week with no major impairment to the overall business strength. January bank clearings across seventy six cities total $8,460,75,860, up 1h percent from December 1898 and markedly higher than January 1897 and 1894 levels, signaling a buoyant outlook in securities, wheat and cotton, and large industrial financing.
R G Dun and Co reports January failures smaller than any month except 1898 and 1897. Wheat prices drop five cents weekly, corn down a half cent, cotton a sixteenth. Government wheat crop estimate 675 million bushels cited as influential. Failures total 224 in the United States, 2% in Canada, versus last year.
The president sent nominations to the Senate naming George A. Marden assistant treasurer of the United States at Boston and Charles K. Darling United States marshal for the district of Massachusetts. Also nominated was Colonel John W. Patterson of the Twentieth Infantry to brigadier general status.
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