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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

2

Senate debates Cuba policy and Cuban belligerency

The Senate galleries fill as debate resumes on U S Cuba relations. Speakers accuse Spain of cruelty and argue for Cuban belligerency. calls rise for defending human rights and US sovereignty, with amendments and referrals to foreign relations committee.

Washington Senate United States Spain Butler North Carolina Congress Cannon Cuba McKinley Mr. Hale Committee On Foreign Relations Hale Allen Mason Illinois Mr. Mason Aranguren Sam Maron

New Dominion Liner Canada Builds New England for Boston Route

The Dominion line awards a Belfast firm a contract to build a new steamship named New England to enter summer service. Aimed at strong returns, the ship mirrors the Canada’s success and joins a wave of new liners expanding routes between Europe and Boston.

Dominion Line Steamship Canada Belfast, Inc Johnston Mne London Boston Leyland Line Liverpool Philadelphia Cunard Line

Von der Ahe Granted Bail in Pittsburg Case

J Scott Ferguson posted bail for Von der Ahe in Pittsburg keeping him free until tomorrow morning when the court is to rule on his fate.

von der Ahe Pittsburg J. Scott Ferguson

American Wringer Co. Reaches Out For Repairs and Orders

The American Wringer Company operates at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street, manufacturing clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired, with prompt attention promised for orders by mail or telephone.

The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

Pyramid Pile Cure touted as cure for piles

A medical notice claims the Pyramid Pile Cure can cure all forms of itching bleeding or protruding piles without surgery. Testimonials from Mrs. M. Hinkley and D. E. Reed praise the remedy, priced 50 cents to $1, with a free book available from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.

M. ©. Hinkley Mississippi St Indianapolis D. E. Reed South Lyons Mich Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich Albion, Mich

A C U W Wins Laurels In Lexington Lodge Meeting

The Ancient Order of United Working Men of Lexington held a large meeting in Town Hall with officers from other cities present. Address by Alcorn of Waltham urged joining. installation of officers featured solemn oaths and ceremonies. Sanborn of Middlesex district praised the lodge then presented a block and gavel. A sumptuous supper followed with songs and recitations to close.

Order of United Workingmen of Lexington Alcorn Waltham W. H. Whittaker L. D. Dendall George Werner F. M. Cobb Joseph Fernollt Ralph Johnson Joseph “Iske A. E. Loch E. 8. Loch C. H. Sherman Sanborn Middlesex Lowell

Bowdoin Alumni Dinner Gathers Record Turnout in Boston

The Bowdoin Alumni Association dinner at the Copley Square Hotel drew the largest attendance yet, with alumni from many classes present. Officers were elected including Oliver C. Stevens as president and William W. Towle among the lineup, as Bowdoin College President Hyde announced a $200,000 influx from the Fayer weather residuary estate and a bright financial outlook.

Alfred E. Burton William G. Reed George S. Bean D. O. S. Lowell Thomas J. Emery William W.W. Towle C. F. Moulton E. N. Goding H. S. Chapman W. A. Robinson Bowdoin College William de W. Hyde McDonald William McDonald Egbert C., Smyth William W. Towle Myles Stagdish Oliver C. Stevens Hyde

City Brevities Larcenies Reported in Local Districts

The Connolly home at 799 East Fourth street was entered by thieves who stole a white shirt cuff buttons a black satin skirt underwear silver spoons and a black onyx ring valued at 40. Entrance was gained by forcing a rear door. Mary McCurdy age 20 of Northampton street was arrested by Division 15 officers for larceny of two white skirts some underclothing and 8 dollars from Jennie Mulhern of Chelsea street Charlestown on January 24.

A. R B. Connolly East Fourth Street Mary McCurdy Northampton Street Division 15 Jennie C. Mulhern Chelsea Street Charlestown

Wedding of Horatio S Goodell and Miss Charlotte Hubbard in Cambridge

Old Christ Church on Garden street Cambridge overflowed with university city elites as Horatio S. Goodell of Houghton Michigan married Charlotte A Hubbard daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Hubbard of 32 Highland street The groom's brother R T Goodell served as best man and Charlotte's brother Hubbard gave her away at the altar.

Ward 16 Democratic Meeting in Winthrop Hall Tonight

A Democratic voters meeting is planned in Winthrop Hall this evening to organize a ward social and political club. The call is signed by a dozen prominent voters who expect 100 members tonight, with headquarters already secured.

Ward Winthrop Hall

Harvard French Lectures Planned at Sanders Theatre

Le Cercle Francaise de l Universite Harvard schedules eight public lectures at 4 30 pm in Sanders Theatre on March 1 3 5 8 10 12 14 and 16. Rene Doumie of La Revue des Deux Mondes will discuss The History of French Romanticism in Its Different Literary Manifestations. Tickets through J H Hyde 6 Claverly Hall Cambridge.

le Cercle Francaise de l'Universite Harvard Sanders Theatre Rene Doumie la Revue Des Deus Mondes J. H. Hyde Claverly Hall Cambridge

Funeral for Senator James E. Hayes Held at St Francis de Sales

The funeral service for Senator James E. Hayes of Charlestown was held at 9:30 AM at St Francis de Sales Church. A large procession and attendance by the Senate, House, and Democratic committees marked the solemn mass with numerous honorary and active pallbearers noted for their ties to local civic groups and politics.

James E. Hayes Charlestown St. Francis de Sales Church Bunker Hill Street Francis W. Maley Father Harkins Father Dolan James N. Supple Charles H William S. McNary Thomas J. Kelley Peter F. Tague Timothy F. Dugan James F. Anderson Michael A. Sullivan Francis J. Keaney Richard A. Clink Senate State House House of Representatives Messrs Ponce Cambridge McCarthy Boston Porter Attleboro Hayes Lowell Magenis North Adams Fenno Noonan Miller Democratic State Committee Callahan R. T. Paine, Jr James A. Watson P. J. Daly P. J. Doherty Harry Lloyd A. C. Drinkwater Braintree S. M. Walsh Lynn D. F. Rourke Worcester D. J. Gallagher Newton George P. Cook Milford Philip Tworoger Everett James E. Donohue Lawrence William H. Baker Everett Street Democratic City Committee

West End Council Mourns Death of Senator James B. Hayes

The West End Council Knights of Columbus No 108 met at Causeway street lodge to plan funeral services for James B. Hayes supreme knight of the order. A committee will attend the church service and the council will accompany the body to its grave. Grand Knight T F Murphy presided as members praised Hayes wisdom and leadership. The bereaved family received condolences from the council.

West End T. F. Murphy

Governor's Council appoints Hayes funeral committee

At yesterday's Governor's Council meeting Councillor John H. Sullivan moved to appoint a committee to attend the funeral of Hon. James E. Hayes. The Governor designated Councillors Sullivan Swallow and Lovell to serve on the committee.

John H. Sullivan James E. Hayes Sullivan, Swallow and Lovell

Excelsior Council Deplores Senator Hayes Death

Excelsior Council Knights of Columbus No 8 met at the Maverick House last evening and passed resolutions deploring the death of Senator James E Hayes. The council voted to acheem the funeral of their comrade in a body.

Excelsior Council Knights of Columbus Maverick House James E. Hayes Ody

Bunker Hill Council Mourns Senator Hayes

At a council meeting in Bunker Hill the body mourns the passing of Senator Hayes a charter member. Resolutions express sympathy to his family and extend condolences from the council.

Bunker Hill

Leon Eyges to Lecture at YMCA Congress Dinner

The next annual YMCA Congress dinner at the United States Hotel will discuss the Hawaiian question. Leon Eyges of Boston University will speak on one side with W A Webster opposing. Preparations for guests, including ladies, have been made.

Young Men’s Christian Association Congress United States Leon Eyges Boston University W. A. Webster Seyere Onoer

Barristers Riot Over Zola Trial Amid Court Testimony

Paris crowds of over 200 barristers in robes gathered at the court entrance and protested the judge. Troops were sent to quell the disturbance as Mme Dreyfus was allowed to testify only on the Esterhazy case, with strong objections from M. Laborie. General Mercier dodged requests to confirm sensitive documents reaching the press.

Paris Emile Zola Republican Guards M. Delegorgue Mme. Dreyfus Esterhazy M. Laborie M. Zola France General Mercier Bordereau War Office Dreyfus

Governor Walcott Attends Boston YMCA Anniversary Event

Governor Roger Walcott attended the Boston Young Men's Christian Association forty seventh anniversary celebration at the Boylston and Berkeley streets complex. A 3000 crowd watched a Damon Orchestra performance and a large gymnastic display by 1500 members, with exhibitions in calisthenics fencing and team drills.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets Roger Walcott Arthur. Johnson Curtis Guild, Jr John L. Bates Francis College Charlestown Damon Orchestra Technology Male Quartet Association Glee Clbu Association W. §. Cummings Edwin Roberts Charles H. Rider, Jr W. S. Cummings Ralph H. Edmester Louis Rondelle Ralph M. Henderson Governor Walcott

Grand Encampment Meets in Massachusetts Session

The annual session of the Grand Encampment I O F of Massachusetts convened at Odd Fellows Hall with Grand Patriarch William P Pousland of Salem presiding. Officers elected included Charles C Fuller Worcester Clarence P Caswell Boston George W Towne Lawrence Charles A Russell Gloucester John A Perkins Chelsea Nathaniel A Very Salem and Pousland named as grand representative. Past Patriarchs Porter and Price listed in necrology. East Pepperell encampment plans discussed.

Massachusetts Odd Fellows’ Hall William P. Pousland Salem Pousland Thomas C. Porter James M. Price East Pepperell Committee On Elections Charles C. Fuller Worcester Clarence P. Caswell Boston George W. Towne Lawrence Charles A. Russell Gloucester John A. Perkins Chelsea Nathaniel A. Very

Marshal Whitcomb's Work On Merrimac Street Fire

The investigation into the Merrimac street fire continues in Fire Marshal Whitcomb's office. A formal hearing may not begin before Friday, if held at all, as experts probe the blaze and seek witnesses.

Merrimac Street Whitcomb Post

Firemen Help Swell Fund for Families of Fallen Firemen

Letter to the Post reports a $28 donation from Boston Fire Department Ladder and Chemical Companies No. 12 District No. 8 B F D for the families of firemen who died at fire Box 412 on Feb 5. The contribution reflects department solidarity and clerks’ respect.

Boston Fire Department Ladder and Chemical Companies No Ladder and Chemical Companies B. F. D. Ours

Division 10 A O H Norfolk installs officers in annual ceremony

Norfolk county division of the A O H held its yearly installation of officers last evening. County President O'Brien conducted the ceremony. New officers include Thomas Slack as president Frank McConnor as vice president George Meade as recording secretary Joseph Wall as financial secretary James Leonard as treasurer the Rev Father Chettick as chaplain and Daniel Hanlon as physician.

Norfolk County O’brien Homas Slack Frank McConnor George Meade Joseph Wall James Leonard Father Chettick Daniel Hanlon

Errors Concerning the Hebrew Discussed in Boston Meeting

A lecture on correcting errors about the Hebrew race was given by Mrs. E. M. Bolles of Providence at the Chebet Sholom Temple vestry in Union Park Street. The Boston Section of the Council of Hebrew Women announced a March 8 meeting with Mrs. Annie Garlin Spencer of Providence to speak on the evolution of the modern Hebrew.

Boston Council of Hebrew Women Chebet Sholom Temple Union Park Street E. M. Bolles Providence Jaqe

Military Ball at Union Park Hall A Sylvan Dell

The Military Division 43 ball of the A O H last night drew over 200 couples in a grand march at Union Park Hall. Palms and evergreens transformed the hall into a sylvan dell while flags of America and Ireland fluttered above blue and gold militia uniforms.

Union Park Hall America Ireland Order

Lieutenant Thomas F. Clark at Military Ball

Lieutenant Thomas F. Clark serves as floor director for Division 43 at the A. O. H. military ball, coordinating guests and ceremonies during the event.

Thomas F. Clark A. O. H., Military Ball

Military parade details and prominent guests described

Lieutenant Clark leads the Ninth Regiment in a grand march with Mrs Clark, followed by a large staff detail including Major Grady and Captains Murray Hayes Sullivan Keefe and more. Notables such as Senator Quinn and John Quinn attended with families as dancing was well managed under John O Higgins and Lt Clarke. The event raised funds for uniforms for the division.

Clark M. J. Desmond Senator John Quinn Annie Quinn Etta Murray Joseph Lane Agnes Powers C. J. Crowley Mamie Crowley Timothy J. Lynch J. F. Smith P. A. Hearn Edward Cousins Frank Harkins James I. Harmon C. Nelson D. J. Cronin Margaret Nolan Robert Hyde Mary Hannan Michael Lane Mary Fitzgerald Thomas Winnie Nellie T. Stack John B. O'Higgins Thomas F. Clarke John Quinn Denis J. Cronin John M. Grainey William J. Cronin Charles McCarthy John Dolan William F. Henderson Thomas P. Butler P. F. Hannan Cavanaugh O'Gorman E. J. O'Leary Thomas IF. Fitzgerald South Boston John O’ Leary Roxbury John J. Reynolds Alexander Thompson Jamaica Plain Thomas J. Kelly Brighton Thomas Connolly Boston M. J. McColgan

Brookline Town Meeting Votes for Police Station Site

The fourth special town meeting in Brookline approved a $24 000 purchase of two Prospect street lots for a police station and authorized the town treasurer to borrow. A committee of seven was elected to arrange details and a court house in conjunction with the station was considered.

Brookline Charles H. Drew Prospect Street Horace James Luther M. Merrill Nathaniel Conant James B. Hand B. W. Neal Prentiss Cummings Michael Driscoll

Special seven day Wagner Palace car tour Boston to Washington

A Boston departure on April 1 under the Personally Conducted Tourist System of the Pennsylvania railroad offers a seven day tour in Wagner Palace cars to Washington with stops at major stations. The itinerary includes a Philadelphia visit to see the United States mint and Independence Hall and a guided tour of public buildings in Washington. A chaperon for unescorted ladies accompanies the group, with a $25 all inclusive rate. Details are listed with several local agents and offices.

Pennsylvania Railroad Wagner Palace Boston Fitburg Railroad Washington Lboston Roy Philadelphia United States Mint Independence Hall Old Liberty Bell Carpenter's Hall Wanamaker's

Secret Cuban letter shocks diplomatic world

An eight page letter from the Spanish minister to Senor Jose Canalejas of the Heraldo in Madrid was seized by a Cuban agent in Havana and sent to the New York junta for publication. The original rests at No 56 New Street. The foul criticism of the U S President unsettles diplomats worldwide.

Senor Jose Canalejas Heraldo of Madrid Havana Junta New York New Street United States

Precedents for De Lome exceeds diplomatic limits

Harvard government historian Professor MacVane argues the United States should not demand recall of the Spanish minister over an unofficial letter. He cites 1808 Jackson case, 19th century Sackville, and Egan of Chile to show such recalls are not always warranted and that the minister may stay if the letter harms no one.

MacVane Harvard United States Jackson England Cleveland Lord Sackville West Egan Chile Harrison Chili Spain London Daily Mail Senore Lome de Lome Spaj Lord Sackville West Washington Th Daily News McKinnle Senor de Lome

Indignation in Congress over De Lome letter

Washington lawmakers debate the authenticity and impact of Senor De Lome's letter. Members warn it could end his usefulness, provoke a crisis, and call for drastic measures if genuine. Senate and House voices urge State Department handling and potential recall or dismissal.

Washington Senor de Lome de Lome Berry Dem Foreign Affairs Committee Smith Rep Mich Lord Sackville West Senator Gray Committee On Foreign Relations Foraker Foreign Relations Committee Spooner Senator Cullom Hawley State Department Congress Stewart Spain

Friends defend La Lome letter amid diplomatic turmoil

Among the minister’s circle there is support for the published letter despite grave impropriety. They condemn the theft and public release of a confidential missive more than the writing itself, asserting such disclosures can occur in the course of candid diplomatic communications.

Washington Senor Deing

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