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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1898
Page
2
The town hails Dr D Wilson of 18 Boylston Street as possibly the best pathologist in the nation. He cures patients deemed incurable by others and has notable success in restoring hearing in deaf patients. Early examination is urged to prevent permanent loss and aid many who suffer from neglect.
The article profiles Dr Wilson, listing training at New York University Philadelphia University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. It notes his roles as medical examiner in chief, ex-president of the National Fraternal Congress department, and head of a large network of specialists at 18 Boylston Street. It highlights his deafness cases reversal, the Menthyl Vapor anesthetic, and free Tuesday lectures with X ray demonstrations.
The deceased is George F. Riley 40 years old long time employee at Blake Steam Pump Manufacturing. The unconscious woman with him at the room is Dora Holmes 49 also known as Norton employed by Carter Sheppard Co. Bookbinder. Police report no foul play suspected and Riley will be buried in Cambridge.
The body of Mrs. L S Petersen who died by self destruction in Youngs Hotel Friday will likely be sent to New York for burial. Hospital officials confirmed the death and the undertakers prepared the body. A Danish signer telegraphed to hold the body and a man in New York warned Denmark wards about sending the body.
Havana dispatch reports Spanish troops under Lieutenant-Colonel Hervas engaging Cuban forces at Canada La Vieja in Santa Clara. After a sharp fight the Spaniards dislodged the patriots who retreated with 27 killed and one wounded prisoner, while Spanish losses were described as insignificant.
Madrid reports Sagasta rejects European bankers mediation urging an end to the war, hoping to secure a conservative Cortes majority. Four months remain to ready the fleet, with officers fearing Spain will strike Atlantic coast targets to force a settlement. Espionage and rapid defenses are hinted to counter potential attacks.
Madrid correspondent reports Senor Sagasta refuses fixing a completion date for Cuba pacification. He criticizes filibustering expeditions and notes low spirits in Madrid and Barcelona bourses amid strong public sentiment against America.
President transmits two dispatches from General Lee detailing the Dec 18 execution of Colonel Don Joaquin Ruiz of the Spanish corps of engineers by Cuban forces under Aranguren's command. Lee recounts Ruiz’s surrender offers and a failed attempt to save his life via Ernesto Tosca as envoy.
A Chicago Tribune snippet notes negative weather affects wheat and golf, reflecting contrasting views on climate impact. The brief quotes show concern for farming and recreation, highlighting how conditions shape local activities.
Boston resident Mr C L Glidden at 111 Eutaw St East Boston testifies kidney pills helped his six month ailment with backache and painful urination. He bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Knight's Pharmacy 97 Court St and confirms cure. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents offer 50 cent boxes by mail.
General Lee received a statement from Mr Tosca on December 30 describing Colonel Ruiz arriving in Cuban fields in a Spanish uniform. Ruiz was captured by Colonel Aranguren’s forces after he proposed autonomy for Cuba and was executed later under army law.
Several officers belonging to the United States cruiser Montgomery visited Casorro in Matanzas on Saturday and distributed alms at the residence of the reconcentrados majority. Others handed out alms in the streets of Matanzas.
Several ships arrive at the harbor including the Cunard freighter Sylvania from Liverpool piloted by Jimmy Reid and the Bostonian from London halted for ten hours to repair engines. The Great Admiral from Rio de Janeiro to Manila and other vessels are noted, with fishing fleets at T Wharf and cargoes at Melbourne and Sydney.
President McKinley awards two gold watches and chains and two gold medals through the British Board of Trade to Hexham crew Edward James Painter David Owens John Christensen and Einer Rund for saving the wrecked Thomaston schooner Grace Bradley crew after the vessel was abandoned at sea.
New York reporter details millionaire shoe manufacturer John Hanan denying a $160000 damage suit by Beulah M. Dutton in Chicago for breach of contract. He says he never entered a contract and gave $25000 to end the affair with Mrs. Beulah Smith, while maintaining his wife and family.
The Single Tax League hosted a dinner at Hotel Vendome in Boston for about 200 clergy and their wives. William Lloyd Garrison introduced speaker Charles Williams who argued the moral basis and practical limits of the single tax, urging public ownership of land and addressing clerical attitudes toward taxation.
A student argues many children appear stupid due to poor nourishment not lack of meals. Guidance favors fruit eggs meat bread and butter, warns against coffee and narcotics, and urges boiling pon tum food for 15 minutes to maximize nutrition and flavor.
Annie C. George widow of Henry George sues the Pennsylvania Railroad in New York Supreme Court for damages claiming a foot slip in a Philadelphia depot hole on March 21, 184 caused a bad sprain and tear of the lateral ligament requiring crutches for three months. She seeks 5000 dollars.
The New England Baby Show Association announces the first city baby show in fifteen years from March 14 for one week. Exhibits will feature inventions and children's accessories with pledged displays from leading firms. Infants of all sizes and nationalities expected. twenty five prizes available.
The Hallwood cash register line debuts a novel setup that tracks price per item by department, shows cash sales, accounts, charges, payouts, and a grand total. It records per department transactions and totals, supports 1–10 departments, and invites inspection before ordering.
Boston's apportionment is 357.78 per thousand, Worcester 37.67, Cambridge 32.13, with total assessed valuation 2,894,436,611 and 737,659 polls. Tax Commissioner Endicott sent the report to the Legislature under the Public Statutes to secure a more equal statewide and county tax apportionment. It notes the 1898 valuation and poll counts, compares 1895 figures, and details state and county tax allocations in Schedule A and appendix.
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