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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1899
Page
5
The city government faced likely fights for leadership as Barry and O Toole were eyed for chairman of the Board of Aldermen and Kiley and Connolly for presiding officer roles. Democrats and Republicans debated who would secure the key posts amid a majority party contest.
The speaker asserts confidently that Republicans are backing a member for the Board of Apportionment and ward seats, claiming they will win as the combination cannot fool the Democracy.
Daniel J Kuey expresses confidence in his bid for president of the Common Council despite fears of some voters about his electability. He states he does not share those apprehensions and plans to push forward with his candidacy.
In New York City police fail to arrest in the Cornish poisoning case as Captain McClusky delays again promising action tomorrow. The search narrows to three buyers of a silver toothpick holder with private retailer marks. Rumors link Mrs. Hovey of Hartford and Mrs. Rogers’s circle. detectives note possible imitation bottles from a Baltimore firm and questions about the sender.
The piece details Democratic candidates for Boston offices, noting Kiley seeks Republican backing. It reports anticipated re-elections of City Clerk Galvin, City Messenger Leary, Clerk of Committees Dever, and Clerk of the Council without contest. Mayor Quincy works late on the oath and address as aldermen assemble and a joint committee visits the Mayor and Chief Justice Field. President Connolly expresses confidence in party loyalty amid a Democratic victory over a Republican bloc.
Josiah G Fuller a leading abolitionist died at Soldiers Home Chelsea in his 83rd year after a long life rooted in Salem born November 28 1817. He moved to Oberlin Ohio at age 2½ studied law while embracing abolitionism aiding fugitive slaves through the Underground Railroad and helped classmates pursue freedom in Kentucky.
General Morace Porter United States ambassador and staff paid New Year calls on President Faure in Paris. Faure thanked the diplomatic corps through the Papal Nuncio and spoke of France’s love of peace and efforts to promote it.
January 4 Hartford report says D Babcock aged six took carbolic acid this morning at the State prison. He died within minutes. Officials say it appears a self inflicted death though claimed accidental. he had been in poor health and troubled for some time.
George Damon Rice was ordained as chaplain for a Massachusetts regiment. His uncle Edmund By and his colonel assisted, with Rev. E A Horton and Rev Young laying on hands at Unity Church Allston last evening proclaiming him a Unitarian minister.
Miss Fanny Ry gauchter Fox and Ir Rosenthal were married at Maine Memorial Hall last evening in a ceremony conducted by Cantor Wolfe Rosenthal. Attending were maid of honor Nettie Rosenthal, bridesmaids Rose Fox and Sarah Freman, best man David Fox, ushers Abe Mitzer Samuel Freeman Morris Koff Julity Rosenthal Morris Gingbers Sydney Jackson, and numerous guests. A reception followed for the assembled friends.
The scene at the Havana palace unfolds as US General Wade and the evacuation commission take command after Captain General Castellanos transfers sovereignty. American and Cuban officers, bands, and crowds witness flag raisings, farewells, and tightly staged ceremonies marking the transfer from Spanish to American authority.
Havana January 1 United States military commissioners report to President McKinley that the governor general of Cuba has formally surrendered the Cuban government to the commission and the American flag is raised General Wade receives a message from the President congratulating the commission on the peaceful occupation of Cuba The missives from President McKinley and General Brooke mark a formal end to the Cuban government and a new era under U S oversight.
A largely tended meeting of Division 61, A. H., at Fusiliers Hall, with president Edna J. McCauley presiding, shaping plans for an anniversary vacation and noting membership over 15 percent on the roll. A second regular Teamsters K of L meeting in East Boston elected officers and welcomed eighteen new members.
Montreal Jan 1 A Small & Cox clothing makers in Canada report no formal statement yet. Notes indicate heavy liabilities with creditors primarily Canadian and woollen fabric suppliers. The brief item hints at financial instability affecting the clothing trade.
A morning fire at the Hotel Atwood in Lewiston Maine caused about 800 dollars in damage. Fire crews kept the flames under control at around 19 hours, with the largest hotel in the city affected but no further spread reported.
The government formally surrendered to an American commission at 12 o clock. General Castellanos handed over to General Brooke and ceremonies succeeded. The American flag flies from Morro Castle and the palace. Wade and CloLS signed as officials. fog shrouds Morro Castle and palace at local time. Major General fon
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