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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1898
Page
2
A description of Hallwood cash registers outlining features such as price ranges from 95 to 600 dollars and separate tallies for cash sales on account goods charged and paid out. The unit lists department counts and grand totals, supports 1 to 10 departments, and invites customers to inspect before ordering.
Washington reports the Vizcaya will sail within three days likely Thursday and proceed directly to Havana without coal at New York. The Maine catastrophe ended social courtesies and shortened the New York stay, reducing risk of explosives during coal loading.
Washington reports outline a sweeping US naval strategy to strike Spain from three directions. The Asiatic squadron would target the Philippines from Hong Kong proximity, the European squadron could shell Spanish coast cities from Lisbon, and the North Atlantic force would pressure Cuba and Havana. If successful, the plan would boost US prestige and free ships for Atlantic defense.
Gerald Holsinger of Rosedale Kansas, who claims to be a junior officer of the battleship Maine, asserts in a published interview that the ship’s destruction was designed not accidental He cites construction and wartime procedures and notes rumors of twenty five tons of ammunition on board detonating He says Captain Sigsbee’s reputation in naval circles supports his view Holsinger witnessed the Sino Japanese war and says he knows the Maine’s details completely.
The magazine examines photographs of the Maine and argues a ground submarine mine, planted in the harbor bottom, caused the explosion. It contends a large external charge explains the damage more than internal powder, and notes possible involvement by torpedo defense casemates or disaffected officials.
At the National Cash Register Company convention in Dayton Ohio agents from around the world attend. Spanish flags displayed for various nations were torn down by workers prompting President Patterson to order twenty four flags replaced.
An article argues diet and drink shape health and work output, warning that coffee harms the nervous system. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a boiled alternative and claims coffee’s chemistry lacks brain nourishment, suggesting readers switch for better brain power and longevity.
An Attleboro man testifies that blood poisoning sores on his hands vanished after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and Blood's Pills. The testimonial highlights a $1 bottle and a six for $5 offer as America's greatest medicine.
In 2000, workmen’s anger grew and officials warned trouble might follow. The unrest appeared to involve protests and potential strikes raising regional tension and concerns about public order.
A Paterson New Jersey cousin founder survivor Albertus W. Catlin writes from New York describing the explosion aboard the Maine and the rescue of sailors. He recalls Captain Sigsbee in command and the chaos as the ship burned with ammunition exploding around them. He notes strict secrecy among survivors and his reluctance to state a cause.
A United States steamship Maine sailor on deck during the blast reports a triple explosion and a 15 foot lift of the vessel in Havana Harbor. He believes the ship was blown up by Spain and describes swimming to safety while some overboard were drowned. He is on furlough and asked not to have his name printed.
Lieutenant Palma of the Spanish navy told reporters in Ciudad Juarez that war is near and Spain is ready to strike. He claimed plans and fortifications of U S ports exist, except New York, and warned the Yankees of punishment if war comes. He said Spain prefers a naval campaign and would rely on its 160,000 regulars.
A large quantity of gun cotton has been ordered from Du Ponts of Wilmington and from the Newport torpedo station for use in submarine mines around New York. The new mines will carry 600 pounds of explosive.
Engineers prepare 1250 submarine mines for waters entering New York Harbor. Each mine contains 600 pounds of gun cotton in copper and iron shells with two tier copper cases and rewetting holes. A dry gun cotton center detonates the latent wet charge when the electric battery fires.
Captain Samuel Willits reports the quartermaster will secure and verify the name and residence of every enlisted man so they can rendezvous within twenty four hours. A new company of sixty men was formed today. Efforts aim to raise the force to three hundred within three days.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor notes Maine losses include Carlton H. Jencks former president of the floating society on the Charleston and founder of the Seamen's Home in Nagasaki. Seaman Jencks, 28, had ties to Roman Catholic priests in the navy and wrote of wanting to preach Christ in his life. Elmer Meilstrup, 18, joined a floating society in 1897 and planned to study for the ministry after naval service. William Rushforth represented Thetis floating society and the San Diego Endeavor work at the Boston convention. Jencks had completed a gunnery course and held a high rate of pay since December onboard the Maine.
Theatrical managers in New York form a committee to raise funds for a national memorial to the Maine sailors killed in Havana. The plan calls for theatres nationwide to donate a percentage of receipts on a set date to a monument fund. The committee includes Augustus Pitou Edwin Knowles and Rudolph Aronson.
Sailors aboard the battleship curl to cheerful farewells as Captain Sigsbee receives a somber greeting from Seam Holtzer in Havana on February 21 and reflects on the war’s toll.
Boston residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid relief from back pain and kidney discomfort. John Reed of 158 Boylston Street reports quick, lasting relief after using the product bought at Burwell's drug store. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U S agents.
Eight maimed sailors were visited at San Ambrosio Hospital yesterday. The group included Koehler and Holtzer, with Holtzer severely burned and injured yet mentally clear. Holtzer praised the captain and wished better luck next time before dying.
Joseph Walsh, one of the Maine martyred heroes, planned to marry Lena Stephens on Easter Sunday. Walsh had served eight years in the navy and was due for a discharge next month to start a new life. Lena Stephens, described as bright and cheerful, mourns deeply in their tenement home at 7% Tenth Avenue as letters from her sailor lover arrive no more.
In Washington on February 21 Secretary Long telegrams Captain Eulate of the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya acknowledging receipt of condolence for the Maine disaster and thanks him for the sympathy. A parallel cable from Vice Admiral Spann at Vienna also received a similar response.
flood waters rose to about eighteen inches along the Albany and Providence lines with water spilling onto Columbus avenue and Berkeley street. Harwich Buckingham and Oxford terrace cellars flooded while Dedham's West Roxbury stayed mostly drained though Meadows area faced full inundation. officials expect minimal damage due to sparse nearby housing.
A heavy northeast gale halted harbor activity with towboats moored along wharves and trading vessels stalled. The Prince Edward stalled at quarantine en route from Nova Scotia while the Pawnee left for Charleston and Jacksonville. A near 11 foot high tide flooded basements and shorefront cel lars, driving away wharf rats as crews secured goods.
Captain Pierce of the Cunard steamer Cephalonia reports aiding survivors of the Sophia of Savannah a near wreck off the Irish coast. The vessel carried lumber from Halifax to Tralee and lost bulwarks with only the foresail remaining as she drifted near American waters.
British steamer Cambrian under Captain Wise, en route to Boston, anchored off South End in the lower Thames with a leaking main steam pipe. Help requested from London harbor service to effect repairs.
An article touts Jak Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and preventive for illnesses. It cites Miss Anna Maxey of South Solon Ohio and Mr J M Gaverick of Harrisburg Pa praising improved sleep strength and vitality after using the product.
Electric cars on the Holbrook line were forced to skip trips due to a washout blocking the route, halting service and delaying schedules for passengers.
In Revere many streets were underwater and water filled cells at the central fire station. On Broadway near Fernwood and Mountain avenues Proctor deep water reached nearly three feet. The Lynn & Boston railroad faced fuse failures and widespread trouble with cars. Beachmont saw torrents along Wir throp avenue and silted cellars. Beachmont Station workers battled rising waters at the B ton line. Waves broke over Ocean Pier in the pier district and large parts of the area may be swept away. Crescent Beach reported no damage though the coast broke along the reservation.
A storm in northwestern Connecticut crippled infrastructure cutting thousands of dollars from telegraph and telephone firms. Thousands of trees were felled or stripped, many highways became impassable, and trolley cars were discontinued.
A seven day, five dollar fare personally conducted tour to Washington on April 1. The itinerary and full details are available by writing J. R. Watson, Go Pass Agent, Fitchleu R R. Boston Mass.
The American Wringer Company operates from 77 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street, manufacturing clothes wringers mangles and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired, with orders by mail or telephone receiving prompt attention.
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