03 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1899
Page
1
Messrs A Shuman and Co announce their store is closed today for stock taking and will begin a reduction sale tomorrow morning. The sale will include all broken lines and odd sizes across men youths hats shoes furnishings and ladies wear at Shuman Corner.
Vague telegrams from Washington report General Otis and General Miller discussing actions after a landing attempt. The note hints at possible recognition and political caution, with no decisive moves expected until further instructions are issued.
A brief notice dated Wednesday January 4 places an 8 o'clock gathering or occurrence on Summer Street and Washington Street. The readable fragment identifies the time and intersecting streets but lacks further details on purpose or participants.
Alice Sullivan, 17, attempted to kill herself Sunday by ingesting two teaspoons of carbolic acid mixed with jelly at a Kneeland street home. She had been living at 318 Waltham street for three weeks, grieving over family losses and loneliness during the holidays. She was taken to City Hospital where doctors say recovery is uncertain but possible.
Washington dispatch notes a generally fair and warmer Tuesday forecast for New England and eastern New York with brisk southeasterly winds.
Washington January 2 reports slight improvement in Representative Dingley Maine’s illness with fever reduced and pulse stronger. Physicians say he may recover but condition remains critical. his health troubles worry Republican leaders and many friends.
Washington report on President McKinley’s New Year reception with Mrs McKinley, Vice President Hobart, Secretary Hay, and generals Miles Shafter Lawton, Corbin in full dress uniform. Noted: diplomatic corps present, lavish decorations, and introductions by Colonel Bingham and others.
Fragmentary text references a day related to ratification and a country flag. No clear entities, dates, or events emerge to form a full news item.
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