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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
2
Mr M P Mitchell of South Boston Massachusetts reports relief from neuralgia after using Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy. He credits anesthesia like sleep restoration and renewed appetite to the treatment and praises Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston for free consultation.
A Manila dispatch says the insurgents’ window to recognize American independence closes tomorrow and fighting is expected to resume. It notes Aguinaldo asked the Vatican to send a commission to negotiate clerical releases.
The British battleship Collingwood, aided by strong currents, struck the cruiser Curaçao near Devonport. The impact punched a hole below the waterline and swept away her boats while damaging a gun sponson.
The Everett Board of Aldermen unanimously confirmed all Mayor Hatch nominations except W W Gundy who was named Shute Memorial Library trustee. A committee to address grade crossing abolition was approved, and the tax rate set at 16.92 dollars, eight cents lower than last year.
Worcester January 22 Lawrence Day and Thomas McGrath burglars of the North Grafton Post Office pleaded guilty in Superior Court this morning. Day received seven to ten years in State prison while McGrath drew ten to fifteen years.
James Sutherland, 2% years old, is charged with the murder of Blanche Ryan alias Josephine Conwell. She died from internal injuries at 117 Chambers Street West End after an apparent assault last Saturday. Captain Wescott and Patrolman Maguire arrested him on Green Street. witnesses and a rotating cast of informants are named by the police and The Post.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and preventive for grip and malarial diseases, claiming cures and strength benefits. A separate crime narrative details James Sutherland visiting the corpse of Blanche after violence, kissing her forehead, and being charged with murder as he is brought to court.
The largest group of Doukhobors to land in Canada debarked at St John New Brunswick from the Beaver liner Lake Huron. 2300 people were quarantined aboard after Halifax call. They were fed and housed, with children entertained by a local women’s council. Eleven marriages were recorded during the voyage from Batoum to Canada.
London police report £60,410 in bank notes disappeared from Paris Bank Limited in Bartholomew Lane. Suspected theft noted as the cause of the loss with investigators seeking clues.
A Boston report describes a planned visit by Lieutenant-Governor Crane and Police Commissioner Clark to Little Italy and Chinatown with ceremonial displays and playful xenophobic humor. The event includes staged banter, theatrical food props, and a mock parade featuring banana drapes, spaghetti festoons, and a marching chorus.
Washington report lists charges against Commisary-General Eagan. Charges include conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. Specifications reproduce parts of Eagan’s statement calling General Miles a liar and using vituperative language. Plea not expected to be guilty. court martial expected to feature strong legal contest.
The excerpt mentions an ex mayor, Deputy Superintendent Pierce, Captain Cain, and other party members. It notes preparations for an event with some entertainment and hints at possible political tensions, while suggesting the governor may not participate in any sharp vendetta.
Major General Miles N reports obtaining two boxes of meats issued to the Porto Rican army last fall. The cans will be opened before the War Investigating Commission, which also received twenty one reports from commanding officers on meat quality. Dr. Salmon outlined the Agriculture Department meat inspection system, noting cattle are inspected before slaughter and after, with only a small percentage unfit for use.
Medical Examiner Draper said he reserved his decision on the death of James A. Gifford of New Bedford who died at the Castle Square Hotel. He plans to consult with physicians in New Bedford before making his finding public.
Gertrude Walsh of Florence collapsed from shock in Northampton after a lamp set her bed clothes ablaze. She escaped serious burns but remained unconscious from fear following the near fire accident.
A large number of ptomaine poisonings were reported to the board of health in North Adams on January 23. An investigation traced most cases to a single milkman’s route. No deaths are expected, but more than twenty five persons remain under treatment.
The last town meeting on January 23 approved charter sections including a superintendent of public works and city franchises. Franchises must be submitted to Melrose voters for approval.
The Boston season opens with Gounod Faust. Mme Melba as Marguerite and M Bonnard as Faust dazzle, with Plancon and Olitzka in strong form. The Ellis company arrives after trains from Syracuse and Philadelphia, guests fill local hotels, and Melba recovers from fatigue as Ternina misses Thursday due to illness.
General Maxine Gomes, commander in chief of the Cuban army, has pulled back to Remedios on the island. He was not invited to Havana's January first evacuation ceremonies and urged Spaniards to aid reconstruction. In Caibarien he urged unity and reconciliation, calling for ceasefire of past passions to build a peaceful Cuban republic.
Captain Augustus P. Garner reports to Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn on Porto Rico education and reconstruction. He argues taxation complaints exist but laws must match US rules, urging disinterested, capable men on the island to avoid political manipulation.
General Russell Hastings from Northampton Mass has been chosen to head the Bureau of American Lem an following the death of Joseph Smit. Hastings earlier served in Ohio and as colonel of the President's regiment during the Civil War.
A man identified as Scan Lan of Frankford Pennsylvania was killed on the Worcester and Nashua railroad in Nashua New Hampshire while attempting to steal a ride. The incident occurred on January 23.
The Bissell carpet sweeper and wringer displays at Mechanics' Fair closed and were moved to the American Wringer Co store at 7 79 Franklin Street corner Arch. They will be sold at factory prices. Call or write at 2600 for details.
Death notices list Samuel Aborn aged 81 10 months with funeral from his son's 406 Codmin Street Tuesday at noon private. Elizabeth A Vialle wife of William H Vialle funeral at Clarendon Street Baptist Church Wednesday Jan 25 at 3 30 PM. Frank B Spaulding of Melrose funeral Tuesday Jan 24 at 1 PM from 106 Bellevue Avenue.
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