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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1898
Page
1
General Weyler is reported to have been summoned to Madrid. In a conversation with a newspaper representative he expressed belief that a conflict between Spain and the United States might be possible.
On January 9 at Dr Villiosola’s residence a special Havana committee and Consul-General Lee oversaw the first distribution of United States relief supplies to the concentrados. La Discusion praises the charity and prints a supplement whose sale benefits the relief fund. The editorial pleads for peace for families starving and urges patriots to lay down arms.
Jan. 9 The captain general of Madrid has received all documents needed to proceed against Lieutenant General Valerino Weyler. The action follows an official review and signals the next stage in the punitive process.
A well dressed young man described as George F. Gallagher from Boston was arraigned at Jefferson Market Police Court and remanded to police headquarters until tomorrow on suspicion of larceny. Detectives provided few details beyond the arrest.
The Times editorial from London comments on Bryanism's rise among Democrats and Republican disintegration. It predicts a silver majority in the next House and a fierce struggle in 1900 over currency and McKinley era issues.
Portland Ore Jan 9 Action taken to unite free silver forces for June state election. State central committees of Democrats and free silver Republicans set plans for statewide conventions in Portland on March 23. Populists and Union party expected to hold same date in the city.
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Monday cloudy conditions with light rain and variable winds.
A report notes that many applications were filed as candidates seek seats on a labor committee. The item highlights broad interest and con cerns about representation and committee duties.
Patrolman Tanck interrupts a planned fire at the Bacharach residence in Dorchester while investigating a burglary. The burning candle in a chair and torn curtains threaten the wooden, vacant rooms. Police probe hints of a planted blaze rather than simple theft, with no clear suspect. Solomon Bacharach, Boston liquor figure, and Engel Brewing Company manager linked to the site.
Dennis Buckley, 15, of 1 Eagle Mill Place, slid onto thin ice on the Neponset River opposite Idaho Street yesterday afternoon during a game of ice hockey. Despite rescue attempts by skaters along the bank, he vanished beneath the water and was found dead. Medical Examiner Draper will view the body at Buckley’s home before funeral arrangements.
A Washington dispatch reports that Secretary Alger III and his close circle fear his illness may be typhoid fever, with physicians warning of possible severe complications.
General Horace Porter United States ambassador and Mrs Porter hosted a Paris dinner for Madame Carnot widow of President Carnot Turkish ambassador May Bey Duc d Auterstaedt grand chancellor of the Legion of Honor Duchesse d Auersteedt Tching Tchang Chinese ambassador Captain Can not Princess Isenburgh Kirstein Paul Deschanel of the Chamber of Deputies Mr and Mrs Newberry Mr and Mrs Cane and Mr Henry Vignaud secretary of the United States delegation Mrs Vignaud.
The text outlines mills affected by propaganda measures and labor actions. It notes factory locations, industrial leaders, and potential shifts in production. Readers are alerted to economic impacts and worker conditions amid ongoing debates.
In New Bedford cotton mills, union leaders Mathew Hart and Ross of the Spinners' Union announce rising labor unrest. They say a general strike by cotton operatives is inevitable unless mill managers concede wage and dividend demands, with many mills reportedly paying high dividends while cutting staff.
Patrolman Gornelius F. Regan of Station 1, known as "Cfon," lies ill with pneumonia in Charlestown after rescuing a man from drowning at the old Charlestown bridge. He braved water and cold, tying the man and bringing him ashore, later catching a chill that developed into pneumonia.
In Columbus a fire at Hotel Columbus claimed one life and left another man dying. Responders extinguished the blaze, then the survivor reportedly fell asleep. Police and investigators will review the incident.
Antonio Zanni and Luigi Dalce, both 26 from Lawrence, were found in Room 11 after gas fumes caused by an apparent blast. Zanni died, Dalce was near death and rushed to City Hospital, where he later died. investigators suspect a gas explosion during their struggle toward the window.
Providence R I January 9 The Steere mansion a well known Narragansett Bay residence was completely destroyed by a late night fire at Nayatt The house built by the late Henry J Steere cost over 30000 and was owned by Dr E D L Parker of 218 Benefit Street The property contained furniture valued at more than 1500 The fire cause is unknown and only speculation follows We have no further details from the report
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