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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1899
Page
3
Manila February 5 Adjutant General reports the situation most satisfactory no apprehension need be felt perfect quiet prevails in city and vicinity list of casualties being prepared and will forward soon as possible troops in excellent health and spirits Otis.
London editorials react to the Manila assault. The Times argues the attack may signal an organized bid to end American rule, while The Daily Graphic says insurgent folly secures McKinley's expansion aims. The Daily Chronicle credits Filipino actions with aiding treaty ratification, and The Standard warns of further costly campaigns. The Daily News links bloodshed to quick treaty approval and questions Filipino self rule.
Diplomats at British French and other embassies in Washington viewed Manila’s outbreak as grave but unlikely to invite foreign intervention. They predicted the United States could suppress the insurrection, while noting foreign fleets could be mobilized only as a last resort. The tone favored strong repressive measures against Philippine fighters.
Michael Flanagan aged 49 committed suicide in a Station 13 cell yesterday morning by strangling himself with a strap looped through cell slats. He used a belt-like strap and hanged himself as authorities say he weighed down his body until death occurred. He had been dead for nearly an hour when discovered.
A public petition signed by Grover Cleveland and 16 other eminent figures urges the Senate to demand safeguards before ratifying the Spain US treaty. It warns against annexing the Philippines and Puerto Rico or granting citizenship without Congress and constitutional authority, arguing it would create extraterritorial sovereignty and threaten American institutions.
John H. Thomas was robbed of a watch chain Knights Templar charm and $20 in cash in an alley off Leverett street. Police from Station 3 arrested John McGreal John Corey and Thomas Herman within 80 minutes and recovered the property.
Guilio Intocci, an Italian new arrival, traveled from Italy to Boston hoping to wed Marriana Bellotti. He gave her $132 as a promised dowry, only to discover she had married another man and changed her name to Dalia. She was arrested on charges related to taking his money with no intent to wed, while Intocci remains heartbroken and out of funds.
Universal interest in New York centers on the Lenox A C bout between Sally Smith and Oscar Gardner. A busy card dominates the week with numerous lightweight matchups across Buffalo Detroit Chicago Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Gardner is favored by many observers but past form keeps Smith in contention as public attention builds for a likely brisk drawing card. The New York bout at 122 pounds for 60 percent of gross receipts headlines a schedule packed with bouts from Monday through Saturday.
A large crowd gathered at Union Station around 7 PM as Richard Mansfield and his company arrived with stage equipment for Cyrano de Bergerac. Twenty five scene trucks and baggage wagons awaited transport to Hollis, while trunks and costumes were distributed to hotels and the Hollis Street Theatre. The vast paraphernalia filled the stage before midnight, with more stage pictures planned for tonight.
Thomas P Roche a city businessman and division president hosted A O H Division 50 members at 547 Massachusetts avenue. Friends surprised him with a full smoking outfit including jacket cigar case and silver match box presented by Alderman James H Doyle. Guests enjoyed musical selections and hospitality with Mrs Roche assisting.
Despatch notes Agoncillo, Filipino junta representative, passed through Albany en route to Canada. US government reportedly will not arrest him, aiming to avoid contact with Aguinaldo. He claims inability to reach home due to censorship and seeks to cross border to communicate with his government. He doubts a battle occurred and condemns US restrictions. He denies fleeing arrest, appearing anxious to leave the United States.
A Palermo cablegram to Boston police confirms the arrest of Antonio di Blasi, slayer of Foreman James Kilgus of the Boston street department. The arrest ends a multi jurisdiction chase across the U.S. and Europe as authorities tracked him from Pitts Street to Sicily. Chief Inspector Watts expects surrender, calls for stricter Italian immigration.
The Wilson line steamer Ontario, Captain Huby, fought a north easterly snow storm as she approached South Boston docks. An obscured vessel was spotted by customs Major Gleason just before reaching the New York & New England pier. The voyage from the other side was marked by severe weather and ran three days overdue.
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