10 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
1
A fire at the Royal Artillery regimental headquarters in the Halifax citadel burned from the basement to the roof, extending sixty yards along the fort. Loss runs to several thousand dollars. origin unknown. Water plugs were frozen, aiding firemen as troops aided the response.
Benjamin F. Barnard of Wakefield Massachusetts states he remains free from severe colds during winter by frequent use of Formula B and urges following directions to break up a cold in nine of ten cases.
Weather Bureau reports continuing cold spell in Boston today with one serious freezing case at City Hospital. Hawkins Street Lodge overflows as many residents stay out all night. police officer assists. Cities elsewhere also struggle with frigid conditions.
Brief dispatch notes no news of the fighting expected until Saturday noon due to the distance from the reporting location to Iloilo. The message recalls earlier Manila events and warns rapid action by insurgents against shore batteries and light artillery.
The testimony reveals Cornish dodging questions and declaring no knowledge of anyone who would seek his death. A letter to Bernie Wefers the Lowell sprinter links to friction with Molineux, summoned by John D. Adams, raising the likelihood that Mr. and Mrs. Molineux may not testify.
New York February 9 coroner inquiry into Mrs Kate J Adams death began with Harry Cornish the Knickerbocker Club official on the stand. District Attorney Gardiner criticized Cornish for quibbling and evasion suggesting he may be indicted for murder if he fails to clear his skirts. Cornish admitted delaying suspicions about a motive and indicated that he had discussed Mol inew s writing with Captain McClasky while noting no quarrel with Molineux. The witness will return tomorrow as the DA said his testimony was not fully satisfactory.
Salts and overcoats available at $1 per week, cheaper than cash prices. H White & Co. claims 45 years of reliable clothing service with the largest stock in Boston. Store located at 122 Boylston Street.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a grip cure and a product advertised as Bromo Quinine with B. Q. on each package. The text is garbled but implies a marketed remedy claimed to cure grip, referencing a brand and packaging markings.
Yesterday Boston logged a low of 1 below zero at 10 30 p m while the highest reached 12 above. White River Nebraska reported 26 below and Key West 56 above as the nation faced extreme temperatures. Residents felt the chill indoors with frosted panes and biting winds that chilled teeth and bones throughout the day.
After a severe storm, temperatures plunged to 1 below zero with 12 above earlier in the day. The Hawkins Street lodge sheltered hundreds overnight as police urged a second facility. one officer aided men facing exposure, though beds remained scarce and many slept in cells. James Gaffney, 63, was found frozen on Dorchester Street, reportedly drunk, with a cigar in his mouth.
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