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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1899

Page

5

Admiral Dewey Honored by Norwich Alumni Reunion

Admiral Dewey named hero of Norwich University alumni at the eleventh annual reunion held last night at the Brunswick. Col Edmund H. Rice and Col Henry Kent praised Dewey. Vermont endowment for Norwich noted along with a $36% annual grant now capitalized to $100,000.

Admiral Dewey Norwich University Brunswick Edmund H. Rice Massachusetts Regiment Henry ©. Kent Manila Vermont Dewey George Colonel Rice Howard Hill Massachusetts Rice L. N. Sheldon Partridge Ransom Vourns Jackman Wolcott E. C. Smith J. J. Estes Brown Charles H. Stockton Naval War College Sea Washington Hovey Spok Je Soueracer I Rapeligtathecae L. N. Ees Charles Ee Kingsbury Edmund Rice George F. Abbot George D. Thomas Fred J. Austin Nev. Howard F. Hill W. B. Eat E. W. Clark B. H. Prior Dean Warren

Police Rule Council Meeting Contested Over Order

A heated Boston Common Council session centered on a new rule to control floor speeches and eject disorderly members. President enforced decorum as Hickey and allies pressed for an inquiry into a councilman’s bribery charge and demanded less restrictive procedures.

Horrigan Hickey Anti’s East Boston Bradley Common Council Ward 2 Mr. Hickey

West Virginia Troubles On Fifth Ballot For Senate Nominee

Charleston January 19 The Republican senatorial caucus on the fifth ballot showed Scott with 24 votes, Atkinson 18, and 9 scattering. Scott needed one more vote to secure the nomination but three Republicans refused to participate or abide by the caucus, complicating the majority on joint ballot which is only one.

Charleston W. Va Scott Atkinson Scattering

Hayward’s Senate Bid Faces Caucus Backlash in Nebraska

Lincoln reports a split fight over Hayward for US Senate. Supporters push for a Republican caucus and majority rule, while a strong minority demands two thirds. Today’s joint ballot fell just short of a majority, and the House unseated Benjamins to seat Israel, who will back Hayward tomorrow.

Lincoln Neb Hayward United States House Benjamins Israel

Senator vote tally in Olympia Washington proves tight

In Olympia Washington on January 19 the Senate race results show Foster 27 votes Wilson 27 votes Humes 21 votes Ankeny 7 votes Lewis Democrat 26 votes and Allen 1 vote, reflecting a closely contested ballot among named candidates.

Olympia. Wash United States Foster Wilson Humes Ankeny Lewis Allen

Legislature Takes Nine Ballots in Utah Vote

Salt Lake City reports nine ballots cast as lawmakers choose among King and several candidates. First tally shows King with 19, McCune 14, Powers 7, Cannon 7, Althanas 18, others scattered. No final winner announced.

Salt Lake Utah King McCune Powers Cannon Althanas

Helena Senate Ballot Totals Show Democratic Lead

Helena Montana report lists senatorial ballot results with Democrats leading. Confederates: Conrad 33 Clark 28 Fox 8 Maginnis 5 Toole 4. Malone 16 represents a Republican showing.

Helena Mont Conrad Clark Fox Maginnis Toole Malone

Sacramento Ballot Changes Shuffle Senate Race

Sacramento January 19 The twenty second ballot reshapes the United States Senate race with Barnes dropping to fourth, Bull rising to third, Burn at 2 percent, Grant at 28, and Bull at 13. The volatile tally reflects shifting support among candidates in a tense election.

Sacramento Cal United States Barnes Bull Burn Grant

No Choice In Wisconsin In Nineteenth Ballot Session

Madison Wis Jan 19 The Republican senatorial caucus adjourned after the nineteenth ballot with no candidate chosen and the group set to resume discussions tomorrow amid continued stalemate in the state senate race.

Madison, Wis

Boston Council debates rule power and corruption probe

The Boston Common Council confronts Rule 4 limits on the president’s power, votes on an investigation into alleged corruption in the president’s election, and debates postponement. A roll call settles the main vote 43 to 24 in favor of pursuing an investigation, while another resolution seeks to repeal a state act weakening council powers.

Common Council Boston Mr. Hickey Sux Connolly Wiley Yeas Armistead Atwood Bagley Battig Bennett Boardman Brauer Chamberlain Collins Cuddy Donahoe Donovan Eddy Emery Fenton Giblin Harvey Hibbard Howard Jordan Kiley Klemm Jeftovitch Mansfield Moinerhey Miicram Moore O’brien Peck Roemer Rolland Sanderson Simpson Stevens Stockton Stone Sweeney Turnbull Walker Watson Wells Winsloe Wood Nay Hickey Bradley Ward 6 Horrigan Hailey Council Battis Doherty Leftovitch Linehan Lorey Lydon MacDonald McInerney Mildram Badarracco Brennan Broderick Carroll Casey Curley Doyle Johnson Kasanof Kelley Leonard Logan Madden Martin Mulcahey Nangle Newhall Rice Tobin Flynn Gibbons Shiley Miller Sullivan Ward 10 Massachusetts City of Great and General Court of the Commonwealth

Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee Names

Agreement offers refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. Lists multiple signatories and drug firms in Boston area and beyond, with 50 and 25 cent bottle guarantees and “Two Hundred Others.”

Greene Emery Souther Green Bust & Richardson Drug CO George C. Goodwin & CO B. F. Bradbury Washington C. BE. Woodward Bromfield St Joseph Tremont W. A. Demeritt Columbus Ave J.D. Knowlton J.P. Gammon Dudley &J

Sons of Wn H Eulogize New Hampshire State

The fifth annual Sons of New Hampshire dinner honored Governor Frank W. Rollins President Charles H. Markland and Colonel Robert H. Rolfe. Toastmaster Robert E. Pillsbury praised free public libraries and Rollins outlined two state boosting schemes including an old home week and a state boulevard. Rolfe praised volunteers and recalled good provisions at Camp Thomas as he prepared for Cuba and hinted at future actions in the Philippines or trade ventures.

Sons of New Hampshire Frank W. Rollins Charles H. Markland New Hampshire State College Robert H. Rolfe First New Hampshire Volunteers Robert E. Pillsbury Rollins Concord Robert HH. Roiss New Jhampshire Cuba Camp Thomas Philippines

Expansion not Imperialism Stir Dr Lyrian Abbott Talk

Brooklyn speaker Dr Lyrian Abbott argued for expansion to the Philippines as beneficial to both nations and the Filipino people. He contrasted British colonies with American potential and urged liberty alongside a free Filipino government, claiming American ideals rest in Constitution and heart.

Lyrian Abbot Brooklyn Joseph Lee Dr.Abbott Philippines Dr. Abbott Great Britain Canada Massachusetts Philippi Islands United States America Human Brotherhood

Army leadership and citizenship in service described

A speaker defends military organization arguing most officers and men are American born and citizens. He jokes about recruiting in Boston, notes a personal aim to gather troops, and envisions a pure autocracy with a one man power guiding the army.

Boston

Gargan Elected President of American Irish Historical Society

The American Irish Historical Society banquet at Sherry's featured a business meeting in which officers were elected. President-general Thomas J. Gargan of Boston, vice-president-general John D Crimmins of New York, secretary-general Thomas Hamilton Murray of Woonsocket, treasurer-general John Co. Linehan of Concord, librarian Thomas R. Lawler of New York, with state vice-presidents chosen for each state.

New York American- Irish Historical Society Sherry’s Thomas J. Gargan Boston John D Crimmins Thomas Hamilton Murray Woonsacket R. I John Co. Linehan Concord N. H Thomas R. Lawler

Sherwin School Reunion Draws Large Crowd in Historic Gathering

The fifth Sherwin School Association reunion drew several hundred attendees at the Sherwin School. Past and present teachers, graduates, and prominent professionals joined a reception, concert, and dancing from 8 until midnight with refreshments served. The organizing committee included A. T. Swett, F. A. Graban, C. S. Stone, F. L. Gay, M. Morse, E. I. Schlehuber, J. Fred Cox, F. A. Emery, and P. M. Green.

Sherwin School Association Sherwin School A. T. Swett F. A. Graban C. S. Stone FL. W. Gay IF. A. Morse Edward I. Schlehuber J. Fred Cox F. A. Emery Peter TI. Green

Daughters of Vermont Hold Routine Monthly Meeting

The reception of the Daughters of Vermont was held yesterday afternoon. It was a routine monthly meeting.

The Daughters of Vermont

Mrs George Indicted In Ohio Murder Case

Canton Ohio January 19 The grand jury returned a true bill against Mrs Annie E F George for murdering George Saxton brother of Mrs William Mac Kinley last October Indictment is first degree carrying possible death by electrocution Also reports on a sold stone deal and Bryan Association hall plans for February 10 at Roughan Hall Charlestown with Alderman Dixom decorating and invitations to Mayor Quincy and legislators

Canton, O Annie EF. George George Saxton William MacKinley John G., Hall & Co Bryan Association Ward 6 Hanover Street Roughan Hall Charlestown Edward W. Dixom Quincy

Boston Ancients hear London unit visit plans and fund aim

Speakers including Colonel Hedges and Captain Gregg discuss the Honourable Artillery Company of London visiting Boston in 1900 and the need to raise about $50,000. A March meeting will hear committee reports as renovations at Faneuil Hall continue with ironwork under way.

Wagan Miles W. W. Wedon Gregg Lowell Porto Rico Torrey EF. Wardner Sidney Cushing Sidney M. Hedges Hedges Honourable Artillery Company of London Boston

Cavite Fortifications Rebuilt Using Austria Stones in Boston

At Joan G. Hall & Co the Bahamas Austria ballast from the British bank owner E. Taylor was secured by a Boston syndicate. The ballast consists of stones from the Cavite forts demolished in the Manila battle. Plans call for partial restoration in the United States, likely to be set up in Boston.

Cavite Dewey Manila Boston Joan G. Hall & Co Chatham Street E. Taylor Austria San Francisco Admiral Kautz Samoa Kautz Nicaragua Costa Rica United States

Scott's Emulsion Promises Grip Prevention and Quick Recovery

A vintage testimonial-style ad urges readers to build strength to ward off la grippe. It claims rich blood and steady nerves as preventive and states Scott's Emulsion can lift mood and cure a persistent cough after an attack. Prices listed as 50c and $1.00.

Scott

Berlin Eyes Possible Samoa Trouble

Berlin reports foreboding over Samoa following Ta tonal Abzeiger and Vossische Zeitung warnings. The American warship at Apia raises tensions while Berlin and Washington clash over interests, with England said to back the United States against Germany.

Berlin Samoa Vossische Zeitung Apia Washington Department of

Millionaire financiers form backing for Nicaragua Canal project

A listed group of prominent financiers and industrialists including Levi P. Morton John Jacob Astor George G Havens John A McCall Warner Miller and others are named as investors in a company planning to build the Nicaragua Canal in New York on January 19. The figures show large sums from individuals such as Robert Goelet John D Crimmins James Tr Woodward and George Westinghouse, with investments ranging from one to twenty five million dollars. The roster underscores elite financial support for the canal venture.

New York Nicaragua Canal W. Rfr GPACC Ccecees D. O. Mane Cccceneccenecece Lasnaee Levi P. Morton Oceks John Jacob Astolr George G. Havens John A. McCall Warner Miller Seecess Avenree H. B. Hollins Cvaavicave Cvaavicave Eeeee 5,0,000 Tr TT Cieishonen Creorge Ch Williams James Tuiman Robert Goelet Cies Ae Gas John D. Crimmins eJames Tr. Woodward George Westinghouse

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