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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1898

Page

2

De Lome Resignation Closes Spansih Diplomatic Flap

Washington reports the De Lome affair is considered settled as Spain accepts Senor Dupuy de Lome's resignation. Senor Du Bosc assumes charge d affaires ad interim while the United States awaits Woodford's full Madrid report. The incident is deemed closed for Spain with possible graceful apology from Spain.

Woodford Madrid United States State Department Spanish Legation Senor du Bosc Mr. de Lome Don Juan du Bosc Senor Enrique Dupuy de Lome Valencia Senor de Lome Senor de Bosc Oxford

Letter Stolen in Madrid Despatch to Canalejas

A Havana despatch reports the De Lome letter to Canalejas was abstracted by the bearer who attempted to forward it and received 100 pounds. Premier Sagasta says he was surprised by De Lome's jester as his communications, official and private, spoke respectfully of President McKinley.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Senor de Lome McKinley Havana Senor Canalejas

Canalejas Accused Over De Lome Letter Leak

Enemies of Senor Canalejas claim he publicized De Lome's letter. They note El Heraldo, his newspaper in Madrid, launched a harsh Washington attack days after the letter, calling for the Spanish minister's recall and accusing him of grave faults.

New York Senor Canalejas de Lome Senor de Lome el Heraldo Canalejas Washington

Buccaneer Detained in Havana After Rescue Attempt

The yacht Buccaneer, bearing the American flag, lies in Havana harbor under detention by Spanish authorities. They boarded seeking Karl Decker for rescuing Evang lina Cisneros, but Decker was absent. The vessel faced a $500 fine for not entering a port consign ment. American officers acted on advice of the local authorities.

Havana Key West Karl Decker Evangelina Cisneros Decker

Derr Fritz Healing Revival at People's Temple in Boston

Derr Fritz and staff visit the People's Temple in Boston for a public healing week starting February 14 at 2:30 PM. Cures for the sick, crippled, and deaf will be performed openly with free admission and private talks for women and men on separate days. Private paid office at 544 Tremont Street.

Derr Fritz People’s Temple Tremont St Dover

Buccaneer Yacht Defied in Spanish Vessel Regulation Clash

The United States consul refused payment claiming the Buccaneer as a pleasure craft falls outside freighter rules. A secretary of finances accuses the yacht of munition aboard and a secret mission risking war with the Maine nearby. The Buccaneer, a Boston built steel steam yacht of 160 tons gross, 123 feet long, homeported in New York, lies under Maine’s guns.

United States Lee Secretary of Finances Buccaneer Maine Spain Boston New York

Madrid Aide Hints New Envoy To Spain In Tense Era

In Madrid Minister Woodford hosted a banquet for the diplomatic corps. Reports name Senor Louis Polo Bernabe as the likely successor to Senor de Lome. El Heraldo de Madrid warns of rising Spain United States tensions over Havana warships arms displays and Congress actions.

Madrid Woodford Diplomatic Corps Senor de Lome Senor Louis Polo Bernabe Polo Spain United States el Heraldo de Madrid Havana American Congress Senor Dupuy de Lome el Heraldo McKinley

American yacht Buccaneer pays $500 fine under protest

Havana reports the yacht Buccaneer owner W R Hearst paid a $500 fine under protest for breaking naval department regulations. Captain Heilbron filed the payment and will pursue a claim for damages. The Cushing torpedo boat arrived with stores for the Maine, and Hearst acts on instruction from his yacht owner.

Havana Cushing Maine Heilbron Buccaneer W. R. Hearst Naval Department

War Vessel Movements Reported From Havana

General Parrado Rear Admiral Landero and the port captain met the French admiral aboard the cruiser Dubourdieu which sails to New Orleans. Rear Admiral Landero visited Captain Sigsbee on the Maine. The Alfonso XIII sailed for Spain with 97 officers and 766 soldiers aboard.

Havana Parrado Landero Dubourdieu New Orleans Sigsbee United States Maine Alfonso XIII Spain

Sigsbee of Maine Visits Cuba Leader Blanco

Captain Sig Sigsbee of the US battleship Maine and Consul-General Lee met Captain-General Blanco in Havana with cordial entertainment. General Solano will reciprocate the visit tomorrow morning. Blanco expressed sympathy for the United States and plans for the Maine.

Havana Sig Shee United States Maine Lee Blanco Solano Cuba Sigsbee

Memorial Meeting For Firemen At Faneuil Hall

Noon gathering at Faneuil Hall to honor brave firemen with Mayor Quincy presiding and city leaders speaking. A representative committee may organize fundraising for the families, with Palace Theatre offering a Sunday concert by firemen to aid the fund. Subscriptions to date are listed.

Faneuil Hall Quincy Duan Palace Theatre Russell Webber

Kidder Peabody Funds Set New Total at 27348.71

The Kidder Peabody fund increases to 27 348 dollars and 71 cents, reflecting a new total. This update records the revised amount under the organization’s financial disclosures.

Kidder, Peabody Fund

Firemen at Odds Over Funeral Salute Incident

In Charlestown a clash between two fire district superiors led to charges by District Chief Pope against Captain Seth Low of Engine 32 for disobedience during Hoseman Patrick Hisken’s funeral procession. The dispute centered on saluting the funeral as it passed Engine 32 on Bunker Hill street near Main street. authorities say the matter is settled and no further action will follow.

Charlestown Pope Russell Seth Low Engine 32 Patrick Hisken Merrimac Street Bunker Hill Street Main Street

Bedding product claims to stop incontinence during sleep

An advertisement touts a bedding item promising to stop nighttime incontinence for children and adults. It claims high value and immediate effect, offered by GEO GOODWIN & CO. in Hanover (location implied).

GEO Goodwin & CO Hanouver Gt

Reading French Novels Across Vernaculars

A light exchange on enjoying French novels and reading them in the vernacular, with a playful remark about reading anywhere. The snippet captures casual literary banter and cultural curiosity.

Captain Salutes Misread Funeral Orders Behind Firehouse

Captain Low testified before the commissioner about a funeral procession for fireman Diken. He said a misreading of Chief Pope's orders led to his company not assembling during the first pass but saluting on the return. He denied religious bias and insisted he would have complied had the directive been clearer.

Pope Low

Donation Letter From Henry E Weston to The Post

To the Editor of the Post Henry E Weston submits a small donation with a plea for wider public support He notes his Roxbury address 8 Munroe Street and dates the letter February 10 1898 It ends with a courteous sign off from the donor.

Henry E. Weston Munroe Street Roxbury

Donation to the Fund Letter to the Editor

A reader encloses a check for 25 dollars and asks the Post to apply it to the fund. The brief filing notes the contribution and its purpose.

Deceased Firemen’s Fund Check From Caswell Livermore Co

A February 11 1898 Boston notice states a fund check for the deceased firemen is made payable to the recipient, with Caswell Livermore & Co as the issuing firm. The message emphasizes the payable order and courtesy closing Yours we truly.

Caswell, Livermore & CO Boston

Firemen Benefit At Grand Opera House Sold To Two Women

Miss Lillian Russell and Miss Della Fox each bought a box for the Sunday evening benefit at the Grand Opera House and both intend to occupy the seats.

Lillian Russell Della Fox Grand Opera House

Eight Hours Won in Firemen's Labor Dispute at State House

The Firemen's Protective Union and J Reed Whipple & Co debated a twelve hour day and $5 monthly wage cut before the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. The firemen rejected the proposal. the case was sent to the board but no decision was needed as Whipple waived the twelve hour demand after the firemen offered a $10 monthly reduction. Charles A Snow for Whipple and organizer John P O Sullivan for the firemen's union spoke for their sides.

De Bull's Cough Syrup Ends Century Ubiquity

An old trade note highlights De Bull's Cough Syrup as a staple remedy, described as consistently useful and widely trusted across generations. The brief item underscores its enduring role in popular medicinal practice.

de. Bull

Mystery man’s scattered papers reveal travels and wealth

A trove of papers found with an elderly recluse shows he had traveled widely, owned lands, and kept meticulous expense ledgers. A Bible inscribed by his father, daguerreotypes, and bank books hint at a once comfortable life and a possible wife, with clues pointing to Nebraska ties and a hidden past.

Fortieth Douglas County Neb S. D. Beals Lucy W. Walker Ford’s Richmond E. H. Winston Stevens Mt. Vernon National Bank Five Cents Savings Bank Nebraska

Evidences of Wealth in a Loan Accountant's Papers

Mortgage notes ranging from 280 to 1500, deeds for sixteen Columbus City lots, twelve lot purchases in 1893, thirty-three in 1892, and fifteen undated. Over 200 shares in Columbia Manufacturing and Mining Company with 8 million capital. dividends noted. Chelsea and Charlestown properties, Boyle estate, Mansfield land, and a large wealth estimate likely over 75000.

Columbus City Marshall County Columbia Manufacturing and Mining Company China Street Chelsea Charlestown Tufts Street Tufts Court Mansfield Boyle

Money Lender Walker & Co. in City Directory

A Money Lender not listed in the city street directory is shown in the business section as Walker & Co. He kept a potential mortgage loan office for secure opportunities as age decreased his activity. The listing mentions two old insect-eaten leather pocket books among other property.

Walker & Co

Alaska gold deposits described by War Department agent

Washington report by E Hazard Wells details potential Alaska gold deposits rivaling British Northwest territory. He notes quartz veins on upper Tanana, color in sands, scarce Dawson supplies, looming scurvy threat, and large Yukon migratory movement via the Skaguay trail with abundant game meat aiding camp supplies.

Washington, D. C E. Hazard Wells War Department Ray Wells Yukon Alaska British Northwest Territory Tanana San Francisco Dawson Skaguay Ukoa Klondike

Nine hundred gold hunters sail to Klondike fields

Seattle bank to Alaska bound group of 900 fortune seekers departed on the City of Seattle and Cleveland. Captain B M Barrington, a pioneer Puget Sound steamer master, had left July 18 for the Klondike and returned with Klondike deeds later sold in part to a Colorado bank for 195 000 dollars.

Seattle Wash Klondike City Cleveland B. M. Barrington Puget Sound Barrington

Delemere Opts Out of Klondike Trip

Victor A. Delemere will not join Moses Cohen Morris Wallace and Isaac Lewenberg on the Klondike expedition. The party plans to depart Boston on February 12.

Victor A. Delemere Moses Cohen Morris Wallace Isaac Lewenberg Klondike Boston

Polo Building Fire Destroys Atalanta Casino Area

Fire at One Hundred fifty fifth street and Eighth Avenue destroys most of the frame block opposite Manhattan Field. The Atalanta Casino hotel of John J. Troy Polo Athletic Club quarters and Kessell's summer garden burn with about 90 000 dollars in damage. Major George W Sauer family unit housed in the Polo Club building escaped. One man suffered minor burns.

New York Manhattan Field

Distressing stomach disease promises permanent cure

A Boston druggist advertises a South American Nervine Tonic as a universal remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion. The copy claims immediate relief, universal efficacy, and safe, long-term use with first doses providing relief.

GEO Goodwin CO Druggist Hanover St Boston

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