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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1899

Page

2

Quay Leads Pennsylvan ia Caucus Vote For Senator

Harrisburg dispatch reports 109 of 164 lawmakers present for a joint ballot caucus with 98 for Quay and 9 for Jones. Absentees and anti Quay faction threaten a prolonged fight as attempts to secure votes continue. Other state races in Connecticut Indiana California and Nebraska also feature bitter senatorial contests and deadlocks.

Harrisburg Penn United States iNine House Matthew Stanley Quay B. F. Jones Quay Jones C. L. Magee Harold of Beaver Ater Magee Senator Quay Washington Senate Snyder Luzerne Clark Mr. Quay anti-Quay John Wanamaker

Drowning Man Seeks Kidney Help With Doan’s Pills

A Boston florist, George Delaney, credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with relieving kidney pain after long hours of standing. He followed directions and soon felt well, praising the remedy as unmatched for kidney disorders. Doan’s Kidney Pills are sold at all drug stores, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.

George Delaney Boylston Street Doan Burwell Park Square Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Rebels at Iloilo Still Defiant in New Year

Manila dispatches report Iloilo rebels at a meeting on Saturday pledged to signal Americans that unarmed landings are possible but armed landings would meet uncontrollable resistance. Reinforcements arrive from Negros as U.S. ships Baltimore and Arizona attempt to deter them with searchlights. Spanish gunboat Cano remains nearby awaiting orders.

Manila Iloilo Negros United States Baltimore Arizona Lloilo Samboangan

Pleasing Prospects for Burrows in Michigan Senate Race

Lansing Mich Jan 3 There is little doubt tonight of Senator Burrows reelection With nearly eighty members signed for tomorrow night s caucus Burrows supporters claim only two of the signers are doubtful His expected vote is placed from 80 to 90

Ddicks Dover Del Delaware J. Edward Addicks Union Republicans United States Senate House Lansing, Mich Burrows

Vanderbilt savior John Brady found dead in Bowery restaurant

John Brady, famed for saving a Vanderbilt years ago, died after being choked in a Bowery restaurant. Brady had long resided at the Coliseum Hotel, 37 Bowery, and often recalled his heroic act of leaping to stop a runaway team.

New York John Brady Vanderbilt Bowery Brady Coliseum

Oregon Receives Orders Over Manila Situation

Secretary of the Navy Lloyd today carried orders to the Oregon in Washington on January 3, signaling readiness to act if the Manila situation does not improve.

Oregon Washington Lond

Cubans Angry Over Havana Centralization Order

Santiago residents stage a mass meeting of about 2000 people protesting General Brooke’s order that customs receipts be sent to Havana. General Wood travels to Washington tomorrow to seek modification, arguing funds should stay locally for public works and employment.

Santiago Washington Brooke Havana Spain Cuba Wood

Gomez's Views Appeal For Cuban Army Disbanding

General Maximo Gomez, from his camp west of Narciso, issues a proclamation urging the Cuban army to disband until Washington resolves pay for insurgent troops. He says Americans have halted the war with Spain and that Cuba is not yet free or independent, calling for an end to American intervention and a duty to the troops.

Havana Maximo Gomez Narciso Washington Spain Vate Cubia

Cuban Leader Calls for Debt Settlement to Honor Soldiers

A Cuban leader insists the country must satisfy the debt owed to its soldiers. He says he will remain in his post and stay ready to help Cubans finish the work he has dedicated his life to.

Vanderbilt Runaway Rescuer Fulfills New Year Gift

Brady saved the occupant of a carriage who turned out to be a Vanderbilt. He never learned which family member he saved. A note led to a $100 New Year’s gift each year at the Fifth Avenue mansion. Brady later died choking after a restaurant misfortune while with friends on Bowery.

Brady Fifth Avenue Bowery

Rothschild arraigned in bank fraud case in New York

David Rothschild a Cincinnati bar fixture manufacturer was arraigned in Police Court on charges of swindling banks in New York Cincinnati Chicago and Cleveland out of about 500000 with worthless notes. Examination postponed to the 12th Inst and bail raised from 2000 to 5000.

New York David Rothschild Cincinnati Central National Bank Rothschild Chicago Cleveland District Attorney’s Office

Knights of Columbus Banquet Draws North End Members

About sixty members of the North End Council Knights of Columbus attended a New Year’s banquet at the American House. Speakers included State Deputy Edward L. Hearn State Secretary W. J. O’Brien District Deputies Cavanagh Sullivan and Fitzgerald and clergymen Revs D J O’Farrell G J Barry Harvey N Collison and D J Sheehan. The topic was The Knights of Columbus and Their Work with Grand Knight R F Pied presiding.

North End Knights of Columbus Edward L. Hearn W. J. O’brien Cavanagh, Sullivan and Fitzerald D. J. O'Farrell G. J. Barry Harvey N. Collison D. J. Sheehan R. F. Pield North End Council

American Expedition Moves in Pacific As War Looms

Islanders report restless troops and rebels drilling on Mindanao beaches as American forces sail from Mlollo Callao toward Honolulu. California volunteers embarked on four transports. Iowa sent to San Francisco for boiler repairs with Celtic, Scindia, and Justin sailing. Oregon and Castine ordered to Manila if needed.

Mindanao California Volunteers Mlollo Con Callao Honolulu Iris Iowa San Francisco Celtic Scindia Justin Oregon Manila Castine

Bones found on shore near Chatham after Portland disaster

Surfman William Crowell of the Monomoy life saving station discovered the lower spine and attached leg bones in the surf near Chatham while returning from a patrol. A man's reefer coat lay nearby, partly washed up in the sand, identified as likely from the Portland disaster victim.

Chatham Jan William Crowell Monomoy Lifesaving Station Portland

Rutland Railroad Buys Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Stock

Burlington Vermont January 3 A railroad deal of wide interest in New England and Western circles sees the Rutland Railroad Company purchase the stock and bonds of the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain railroad. Possession is expected in a day or two with plans to build a Burlington to Rouses Point line in the near future.

Burlington, Vt New England and Western Railroad Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad Rutland Railroad Company Rutland Road Burlington Rouse’s Point

Six Men Arrested at Pleasant Street in Gaming Bust

Police from Station 4 seized six manifold books and 2000 policy slips at 45 Pleasant Street last night. Sixteen? ten men charged with being present where gaming implements were found. Individuals named include Edward Wilson 45 Michael Sullivan 39 Richard Williams 57 Philip Byrnes 31 John Morton 35 and John Conlon 34.

Pleasant Street Edward Wilson Michael Sullivan Richard Williams Philip Byrnes John Morton John Conlon

Senator Brice Estate Petition Filed for Administration

A petition for letters of administration on the estate of late United States Senator Calvin Brice was filed in New York surrogate's court by his widow Mrs. Catharine Olivia Brice. The filing notes no real property and a personal estate valued at 600000 dollars. Heirs listed are Stewart M. Brice Helen O Brice Margaret K Brice Walter Kirkpatrick Brice and John Francis Brice, all of full age. Surrogate Arnold granted the application and appointed Mrs Brice administratrix.

New York United States Calvin Brice Catharine Olivia Brice Helen O. Brice Margaret K. Brice Walter Kirkpatrick Brice John Francis Brice Arnold Mrs. Brice

Cambridge Citizen Kenry Warren Dies At Home

Kenry Warren of Cambridge died at his home on Quinn Street yesterday at age 4. He was not a literary student, well versed in ancient and oriental languages. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University. The funeral will be held tomorrow.

Kenry, Warren Cambridge Quinn Street Deceaser Johns Hopkins University

Miss Foster Arrest Scene at Boston Police Headquarters

Miss Foster, in a state of nerves and distress, arrived at police headquarters after a warrant was served. Inspector Harris, Dr. Burgess, and attorney Kent aided her as she sought bail and faced multiple debt-related charges tied to alleged misrepresentations.

Watts Dr. Burgess Miss Foster Chief Watts Ward & Cameron Albany N. Y George Washington Newton Yost New York Ward Fort Plains Yost Fort Plains Seminary School of Oratory Boston Ida M. Mason Walnut Street Post John C. Fredericks Fredericks

John McGrath in Elevator Accident at Bowker Street

John McGrath, 64, of 2 Minot Street in the sanitary department, was trapped yesterday morning in an elevator at 41 Bowker Street. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he rested comfortably last night and hopes for recovery were entertained. He was getting off the elevator when the door cage separated from the shaft.

John McGrath Minot Street Sanitary Department Bowker Street Massachusetts General Hospital McGeath

Carney Hospital Banquet Honors Leaders and Staff

At Carney Hospital last night a banquet honored outgoing president Dr Thomas Dwight and incoming president Dr H Burrell. Directors trustees department representatives and many Boston physicians attended. Speeches were delivered by Dr Dwight Dr Burrell and several guests. The event is expected to become annual with a host of prominent doctors present. Attending physicians included Drs J J Minot Derby Blake Richardson DanWBulard Ferguson Devine Gavin Conant Mumford Swift Johnson Kingman Kilburn Daly Goldthwaite Thompson Hewes Pease Brewster Jones Storer Hare Harding Weller Reardon Ogden Meikivoy Hatch Dowd White Fair Crawford.

Carney Hospital Thomas Dwight Boston Dwight Burrell J. J. Minot Derby Blake Richardson Danwbulard Ferguson Devine Gavin Conant Mumford Swift Johnson Kingman Kilburn Daly Goldthwaite Thompson Hewes Pease Brewster Jones Storer Hare Harding Weller Reardon Ogden Meikivoy Hatch Dowd White Fair Crawford

Newtowne Club defeats Review Club in interclub events

In the Massachusetts Interclub League at Review Club Chel last night Newtowne Club teams won in whist pool and bowling, with Bilferds Reviews posting 300 to 167 for Newtowne in total scores, while individual results include Hancock 56 Holmes 111 and Hollander 74 Carrick 75, and Whist Newtowne 314 to Reviews 310 net minus 2.

Review Club Chel Newtowne Club Bilferds Winsor Campbell Newtowne Hancock Holmes Pool Hollander Carrick I. W. Batieur Bestwick Total

Whangers Edge Yellow Dogs in South Side League Bout

The Whangers defeated the Yellow Dogs 19 in a South Side League match last night after dropping the opening round by six pins. The score details follow in the next line.

Whangers Yellow Dogs

Entre Nous Delegates Triumph in Candle Pins Duel

The Entre Nous delegates defeated Be Game Club three straight games last evening. Bradbury rolled a 278 as Be Game appeared overmatched, though the score line ends abruptly in the fragment.

Entre Nous Be Game Club Candle Pins Bradbury Be Game Ats Hurley Gan McClaren Ann Ao McGee Gami McAllen Crowley Teen A Archdeacon Eae Martin Stev Enne Aeis Wren Coen Barry Eros

Malden Aldermen Approve Fire Commissioner and Appointments

The Malden Board of Aldermen convened with Mayor presiding. Thomas W. Hough was confirmed as fire commissioner for three years after prior suspension of the rules. Sylvester Baxter secured appointment as park commissioner for five years. Several city officials were reappointed including CC. A. Perkins, William H. Hawley, Henry A. Wilder, C. A. Whittemore, and John Geary. An effort to improve mail service prompted conference appointments with postal authorities. Brown and Robinson were tasked to discuss an iron bridge construction over Washington Street with Boston & Maine officials.

Malden Board of Aldermen Dean Thomas W. Hough Hough Farpham Sylvester Baxter Farnham CC. A. Perkins William H. Hawley Henry A. Wilder C. A. Whittemore John Geary Schumaker Whitcomb Brown and Robinson Boston & Maine Washington Street

Everett Council First Meeting Approves Gavel Purchase

Everett January 3 The new Common Council met for the first time and passed an order for a five dollar appropriation to buy a gavel that would become the president’s property upon retirement. The City Solicitor declared the order illegal.

Everett

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