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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
1
George W. Simmons a Boston clothing store owner of Oak Hall was found dead at his Nahant summer residence after an apparent accidental gun discharge. He had gone to inspect the house with a rifle and died within minutes after the shot. The medical examiner said the shooting was probably accidental.
Boston observed Washington's birthday with flag-raising, ceremonies atop Beacon Hill, and gatherings at hotels clubs and churches. Edwin D Mead praised Old South Society for citizenship work. prizes announced for essays on slavery and anti slavery literature. Alfred Roe lauded Washington. crowd included many school children.
The governor's reception in the late House drew 1780 attendees down from 2034 last year and 2600 in Greenhalge's era. The line remained near unbroken from 11 to 12:30 with staff of twelve generals and colonels flanking him while foreign consuls, U S officers, militia leaders, and local officials visited.
The Society of Colonial Wars met at Young's with Judge McIntire and other notable members attending. Edward Little Rogers and Alfred Mudge were elected to membership. Arthur Bent spoke on Washington’s library collection now held by the Boston Atheneum, noting 1600 volumes with 300 belonging to Washington. A Chantry Statue at the State House was discussed as an early Washington monument.
Senator Roe discusses "The Dogs of War" in prize historical essays by the Old South Historical Society. The muhlia exercises take place at Park Street, featuring readings and commentary on war’s echoes in history.
Divers led by Sumner Morgan recovered three 10 inch ammunition cases in the forward hull of the Maine. Only one had exploded while the other two were full of powder. Officials seek to determine whether the blast was internal or external.
Captain Sigshee requests information suggesting spontaneous combustion. The inquiry notes Pee seeks exact coal bunker locations after meetings with Blanco and the Spanish admiral. Naval Court hearings continue as Cardinal Gibbons calls for a requiem mass for dead sailors. Washington dispatches argue for strengthened coast defenses and foreign naval maneuvers. Monitor Terror to replace Maine in status reports.
Washington telegraphs that Captain Sigsbee requested transverse sectional drawings of the Maine showing pocket coal bunkers to support the spontaneous combustion theory. Wrecking contracts were signed as departments regrouped while officials prepared for potential emergencies. The Castine and Cincinnati were ordered north and Terror headed to New York while Senate approved an army expansion bill.
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