Wheeler Is Dead
Notice reports the death of Wheeler due to pneumonia. No additional details on date, age, or location are provided in the readable text.
26 Jan 1906
Page 1
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
1
Notice reports the death of Wheeler due to pneumonia. No additional details on date, age, or location are provided in the readable text.
Major General Joseph Wheeler born 1836, West Point graduate, Confederate Civil War veteran rising to major general. Served in Congress 1880s from Alabama. Enlisted in Spanish American War, commanded San Juan operations July 1-2, 1898. Led camp at Montauk Point 1899 and brigadier general in the U.S. Army 1900.
The policemen's ball at Mechanics Hall drew about 15,000 attendees the largest ever under that roof. Governor's staff, Mayor Fitzgerald, Police Board members, senators, representatives, and city officials attended. The ballroom overflowed with florals as 30 piece orchestra played while dignitaries led the grand march. The event ended with orderly revelry and lasting memories.
Messrs A Shuman & Co have purchased the entire stock of a large New York fur dealer and are conducting an important reduction sale at the Shuman Corner on Washington and Summer Streets. The sale offers savings for present or future purchases, aimed at ladies seeking value.
After nearly two hours of debate the Common Council refused to act on the order to establish a gas and electric lighting plant under municipal ownership. Since the new council began, attempts to settle the issue have failed at every meeting.
Council members spar over municipal ownership as Ward 11 officials push to study a costly plan. Noyes cites losses in other cities while Doherty urges hospital and city employment inquiries. Assignment voted 56 to 15, three Ward 8 members opposing. Debates over hospital explanations and smoke inspector reemployment referred to the Mayor.
Friday and Saturday are expected to be fair with sun and clear skies. Rain is probable in the afternoon or night, followed by a rise in temperature and light to fresh easterly winds.
The Board of Health clashes with the Mayor over milk inspection. The board seeks specific evidence of collusion from the inspector and threatens to refer the matter to the district attorney if information is not provided. The Mayor summons commissioners to his office at 11 o'clock as tensions rise amid talks of possible removals.
A vintage notice claims Mother John's Medicine prevents pneumonia and consumption and notes 50 bottles in use as a claimed remedy.
A terse report notes the disappearance linked to Lung Kuro in a Consupe Veg market. Authorities search nearby streets and monitor surveillance footage while residents describe strange scents and broken stalls before noon.
Edward M Shepard, counsel for Norman Hapgood, wrapped up a criminal libel suit against Hapgood by City Magistrate Deuel after all testimony. He ridiculed an alleged “index” of lechery and scandal kept by a newspaper for quick reference. The remarks referenced young girls and vulgar material.
A notice attributed to Colonel states that an equitable advertisement was not printed in the Hindoo language, implying concerns over language compliance or inclusion and potential procedural or bureaucratic implications.
Mr Shepard attacked Justice Deuel calling him a quasi editorial writer. He accused Deuel of a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde conduct in Town Topics offices and of being a corrupt judge who prints scandal for pay. He claimed Town Topics bribes betraying confidences from servants and ministers.
General Wheeler veteran of two wars and former Confederate cavalry leader died at 5:35 PM from pneumonia at his sister’s Brooklyn home. He was 69, with family present, and funeral plans to be announced. Arlington National Cemetery is likely burial site.
Gallant soldier General Joseph Wheeler known as Fighting Joe was born in Augusta Georgia on September 10 1886. He served in both the Confederate and U S armies during the Civil War era and later commanded troops in multiple conflicts. His early career included West Point graduation and frontline action in Shiloh where two horses were shot from under him.
In New York the next day, John A. McIsaac, husband of the woman who recanted earlier statements, dismisses murder links to Charles Tucker while denying any knowledge of the Page murder. He claims his wife’s accusations were inspired by marital strife and questions the reliability of her sworn testimony.
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