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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
5
The record details General Miles charges against the administration, with General Eagan denouncing them as lies and slander. Eagan brands Miles a liar, critiques Breckinridge, and criticizes journalistic knaves while defending beef quality for Porto Rico troops and accusing Miles of misconduct and improper use of funds.
Disorder erupts when Ward 2 Counciman Hickey defiantly resists removal amid shouting galleries and police intervention. President Riley and City Messenger Leary struggle to control the chamber as bribery accusations and political attacks dominate the chaotic session.
Washington January 12 The War Investigating Commission heard Commissary-General Wagan compare General Miles to a colossal liar and call for his removal from the service. Wagan asserted Miles lied in his mouth throat and every part of his body and urged ostracism and imprisonment for the accused. He denounced published interviews and said Miles would offer no denial, leaving responsibility with the challenged statements.
The testimony recounts General Miles accusing canned beef as unfit for Cuban and Porto Rican troops and alleging a pretence of experiments. General Eagan and others condemn Miles, calling his assertion a libel and demanding proof while the war commission briefly recessed to consider the severe charges.
An advertisement extols Hostetters Stomach Bitters as ideal for pale weak and nervous women. It claims to heal nerves, purify blood, strengthen the body and restore rosy cheeks and youthful brightness.
General Kagan cites harsh language before the committee and references General Miles statements. He says either Miles or I should be removed from the service and accuses the other of dishonoring the uniform or feeding soldiers poisoned beef under the guise of experiments.
Raymond and Whitcomb announce their annual winter trips to the Pacific Coast with departure from Boston on January 24. Guests travel in elegant vestibuled sleeping and dining cars, enjoy California side trips, choose length of stay, and save on hotel costs. A free illustrated California tour circular is available at 2% Washington Street, opposite School Street.
A list of signatures promises refund of money for a 50 cent bottle if cough or cold not cured and a 25 cent bottle offered with money back if not satisfactory. Numerous names and addresses across Boston area listed as endorsers and guarantors.
President Kiley issued a statement accusing officials including Sue Donovan and Corbett of planning to crowd galleries and provoke disturbance led by Councilman Hickey. He blamed City Messenger Leary for failing to deploy police and vowed firm peace protection at the next council meeting to uphold order and city business.
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