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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
5
The article quotes Sarah Bernhardt stating that women understand women and recounts Annie Jenness Ler’s studies on dress and health. It credits Warner's Safe Cure as a trusted remedy praised by speakers and a boyer is cited as improving vitality and preventing illness.
A Vanceburg Ky special reports Constables Cropper and Hacker tried to arrest a Crow woman in her Escalon home. One daughter attacked with a knife, another daughter and the woman drew revolvers, and both officers were killed after a brief gunfight.
Harvard will honor Abraham Lincoln with a memorial service at Appleton Chapel conducted by Rev. Dr. George H. Harris of Dover. President Eliot will deliver a speech. In the afternoon Mr. Copeland of the Eng Sh department will present an address featuring Lincoln's works.
Testimonial from L. J. Law of Toronto states relief from severe heart disease after one dose of Dr Agnew's Heart Cure. He slept soundly after using a bottle and reports no return of trouble. Sold by Edward & Co and Shepard & Co at listed street addresses.
Senator Cook of Milford clashed with Boston police officials at a liquor law hearing over blackmail in licensing. Weld argued for state intervention. Cook pressed to compel the police board to testify about Hotel Touraine liquor sales and their license stance.
General Martin chairing the Liquor Law Commission says investigations show no law violation at Hotel La Touraine. He notes license holder is Thomas Coleman, denies any interest by Mr Whipple, and explains patrons may drink liquor on site if paid for, absence of illegal activity.
Senator W E Chandler of New Hampshire forecasts a GOP loss in the coming elections and a Democratic president in 1901, citing support for gold standard and bi metallic debate as key. He says freeing Cuba and annexing Hawaii could ease monetary concerns.
The Senate resumed debate on the Indian appropriation bill and passed it after amendments. The key Pettigrew amendment would restore the free homestead law for Indian lands ceded to the United States. The bill carries about $8 million in appropriations, and the Senate adjourned until Monday.
Berlin reports the German embassy in Washington presented estimates to the Reichstag sparking discussion on Germany United States ties. Dr Barth notes Germany did not retaliate over American treatment of German sugar and questions fruit louse risk while Count Posadowsky cites Hamburg measures as self defense and warns against unjust American reproach.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a sovereign remedy for all skin itchiness and claims it offers instant relief and permanent cure for eczema anywhere on the body.
The Senate approves R. C. Parsons Jr of Ohio as second secretary at Rome and C. L. W. Smith of North Carolina as minister and consul general to Liberia. Ethan A. Hitchcock of Missouri is named ambassador to Russia, J. A. Wood of New Hampshire as internal revenue collector. Massachusetts postmasters named F. B. Smith Newburyport and C. L. Hammond Quincy.
Secretary Alger attended the regular meeting in Washington after an eight week absence due to illness. He appeared worn but participated briefly and will travel tomorrow to Fortress Monroe for rest and recuperation.
Rabbi Charles Fleischer of Temple Adath Israel spoke at Zion Hall on Lincoln and Washington anniversaries, urging higher ideals and noting America’s blend of material strength with a need for justice and brotherhood. His Feb 25 talk will ask if Hebrews are a nation, race, or religion.
In federal court Judge Brown dismissed Constantine & Co. libel against the steamship Burton arising from wharfage and discharge services in New York. The court held the ship broker Lord lacked authority to order work on the steamer credit, and libellants must verify authority before performance.
The election law and metropolitan affairs committees back a new district based aldermanic government for Boston with a sub committee to draft, likely rejecting popular election of the board chair and council president. Senate orders a special election for the Second Suffolk vacancy, with John O Hara and William J Miller joining Ward 3 and Ward 5 bids, Peter Tague undecided. In Revere a clam digging bill, pushed by Scott F. Bickford, failed amid jokes and fears it would push diggers to Saugus. The cities committee approves a bill to pay Mary A Morrissey the estate of Denis H Morrissey for services as assessor’s chief clerk.
Senator Charles EB Folsom disrupted a committee hearing on election laws and metropolitan affairs. He objected to a bill affecting the Board of Aldermen and challenged Representative Stewart over a question he called insulting to him his constituents and committee members.
Advertisement copy notes that commercial travellers should supply Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for relief. The line emphasizes ready access and use during travel.
Senator Folsom calls the question insulting to him and constituents as he cites Boston clipping evidence of a walkover nomination. He accuses Mr. Stewart of implying misleading facts about ward 20 and the nomination process.
The Gamma Delta Society of Boston University hosted a literary meeting with the Massachusetts Society for the Higher Education of Young Women. Miss Ada Cole and Miss Edith Dunham discussed Quo Vadis and Sienkelwicz early works, with Edith Ordway summarizing the book and critiquing the characters. Mrs. Margaret Deland attended, creating a stir before disappearing.
Boston College notes cover the Fulton Debating Society second preliminary on The Second Exile of Napoleon Was Unjust. Speakers Murphy Nugent on affirmative and Ahern Powers on negative. A mass meeting in college hall inflamed enthusiasm for the upcoming athletic carnival led by Teeling with Carney Flynn Does Drum Williams addressing. An added 40 yard novice dash debuts at the meet for first time winners.
A rare half century volume listing Harvard College class of 180 members has been presented to the State library. Printed in 1895 on the Chiswick press, the privately issued record was edited by J. C. Bancroft Davis with one copy in Harvard, a second now received by the State library, and a third held by Rev. William Orne White of Brookline. John Capen returned the volume as class secretary after Dr. Moses W. Weld’s death in 1893.
Mrs. William Belden Noble of Washington donates 20000 dollars to Harvard University to establish a lectureship in memory of her husband, a Protestant Episcopal clergyman and Harvard 1885 graduate. The lectures aim to extend Christianity's influence, with the first talk on March 20 by Professor A V G Allen on a message to the individual man.
In Nicaragua on February 8, President Zelaya's forces under Gomez recaptured San Juan del Sur and chase the opposing troops toward Costa Rica as the conflict continues.
City Engineer Jackson completed plans for a new bridge to Cambridge replacing the West Boston bridge. The $1,000,000 to $1,250,003 project would cost Cambridge about $500,000 and include a granite block surface, asphalt sidewalks, 18 piers, 88 foot spans, and a turntable draw. It resembles the Charlestown bridge and accommodates the Boston Elevated railroad tracks.
James Mingle was executed by hanging in Springfield Illinois after killing infant Dollie Brisco and attempting to kill the mother. From the scaffold he declared his journey to heaven to reunite with his child and promised forgiveness.
An inquest will determine the cause of death of Joseph P. Nute a G A R veteran who died at the Charlestown hotel Monday afternoon A Municipal Court judge will preside and the medical examiner reports more injuries than initially found by the examining physician
A space voyage with Lord Kelvin Edison and Thompson witnesses a meteor strike crippling a ship and killing crew, then approaches the Moon's Bay of Rainbows. The dead lunar surface, Cape Heraclides and Diana’s illusion fade as the squadron nears the moon seeking its secrets.
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