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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
2
Dr Greene markets a free private lecture in Music Hall on women health. He promotes vegetable medicines for nervous and physical ailments and offers free consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston with home treatment by letter. The appeal targets women seeking cure, stressing safety and accessibility of Dr Greene’s regimen.
In Washington January 19 the Cuban belligerency vote fails again in the House as Hitt restricts recognition. Brucker and Sulzer press for changes while Wilson seeks a Havana consul salary shift. Hitt warns belligerency risks war and calls for executive-led action amid Havana turmoil.
Mr Hitts remarks drew close attention from members and spectators in the galleries as he spoke. A roar of approval swept the House at the end. Mr Dinsmore of Arkansas urged recognizing the Cubans and attacked Hitt and the Republicans for inconsistency.
Mr Berry of Kentucky argues war would benefit the United States citing Cuban deaths and suggests Spain firing on the flag would prompt liberation. Mr Mahany questions the plan as Wheeler supports belligerency rights and the committee adjourns with debate to resume tomorrow.
A 112 page cloth bound illustrated parish souvenir chronicles the early Catholic history of Boston and the St Marys North End parish. It includes hundreds of portraits of clergy and laity and details the church and schools that helped shape the community.
Four crew members of the schooner Vik ing were arrested on mutiny charges from the January 17 voyage from Baltimore to Boston. Captured sailors threatened Captain Joel F. Dothiday and named Joseph Bassett 27 William Conrad 25 William Williams 28 and Charles Moler 32 as suspects. They were turned over to U S authorities and held in 500 bail for a hearing tomorrow.
An advertisement claims the Pyramid Pile Cure offers immediate inflammation relief and a complete cure for piles. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and notes the product is sold by druggists for 50 cents per package through the Pyramid Drug Co.
Senator Hoar attacks Postal Department actions as Boston carriers protest proposed reductions. Boston's Back Bay shows over four daily deliveries while other residential areas vary. Officials defend economies via carrier reductions and cost savings, citing rising annual receipts and a long service history with substantial profits for the government. A petition in the Great and General Court urges retention of the current free delivery system.
A chaotic Boston City Council meeting devolves into a battle over chaired authority. Aldermen Berwin Charles and Lott challenge the mayoral and clerical roles, demanding minutes, votes, and a proper adjournment while the clerk hesitates and the roll is finally called amid repeated interruptions.
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts marks its tenth anniversary with a dinner at the Revere House. General Patrick A. Collins is the principal speaker, with Mayor Quincy, Charles S. Hamlin, Nathan Matthews Jr., John W. Corcoran, and John F. Fitzgerald also on the program. The event aims for harmony with no currency debate, and invites have drawn broad attendance with tickets available from Charles H. Cole Jr, W. T. Jenney, Daniel Lehan, Edwin Sheare, or at 12 Bosworth Street headquarters.
Prague on January 19 reports troops summoned to secure key points as unrest from Czech ferment grows. A few arrests are reported, but no serious incidents have occurred so far.
Senate debate, sparked by Senator Hoar of Massachusetts, considers a resolution for a Post Office committee inquiry into Postmaster General cuts reducing letter carriers in Worcester New York and Boston. Hear urges prompt action citing mail disruption and a $150 000 deficiency in free delivery funding.
A Boston letter carriers meeting at the American House with 400 members, led by President F J Dunn, discussed proposed post office department layoffs of 73 workers to cover a deficit in free delivery funding. They warned the cut would reduce city postal facilities and slow rapid mail service, arguing the move harms economy and city service.
President John J. Eddy of the National Bank of the Commonwealth of Boston proposes a national bank system with state central banks and notes backed by state bonds. He urges abolition of sub treasuries and a 46 state notes scheme with central control in Washington and state capitals. Mayor Cobb of Newton adds banking perspectives. The Suburban Bankers Association, organized in May 189, lists officers including Edward P. Hatch as president.
Derr Fritz and staff of Modern Healers begin a second course of public talks and healing exhibitions at the People's Temple Columbus Ave and Berkeley St. The show promises cures of lame and deaf, with demonstrations on stage. Sessions run every afternoon starting Monday Jan 24 at 2:30, with free healing at Tremont St offices for those unable to pay.
Paris reports renewed student gatherings at the Latin Quarter and Pantheon with police dispersals. A group of about 200 aimed at the Military Club while 1000 protested near the Pantheon, and unrest spread to Marseilles and other towns. Minor anti Jewish sentiment reported at Toulouse.
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