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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
4
The article notes M. Emile Zola will not write a play about the Dreyfus affair nor travel to the United States to lecture on it. It praises his sacrifice of potential profits and suggests he would attract curiosity if he visited as a lecturer, highlighting his unprecedented publicity in the affair.
The article notes the season has avoided a notable yellow fever incursion despite closer Cuban port contact. Havana sees little disease while troops in Santiago and Puerto Principe suffer disproportionately. Dr. Saranelli's serum treatments in New York mark the first large scale scientific effort against the plague.
Washington dispatch reports General Otis secured about one thousand re enlistees from volunteers in the Philippines whose terms expired. Promotions from the ranks filled many officers in two regiments, leaving nine second lieutenancies in one unit and eleven in the other. Privates are sought to complete these skeleton regiments while locally recruiting shows many new men, with veterans reluctant. The army will meet congressional staffing needs, but genuine patriotism seems scarce among returning volunteers.
A Washington opinion piece discusses Rev. Clay MacCauley s claimed verbatim remarks from Admiral Dewey and General Otis on McKinley s Philippines policy. It debates veracity and notes Dewey s despatch favoring independence for Filipinos while Otis s formal record is lacking.
The document argues that if the quoted words were spoken, they are true and reflect views attributed to Admiral Dewey and possibly General Curtis. It contends imperialists challenge authenticity due to Manila censorship and Alger's department editing, which undermines official dispatches' force with the American public.
Captain Watkins explains the loss of the Paris near the Manacles. He began the run from Cape La Hogue instead of the Casquets, causing the ship to ashore before the allotted six hours fifty four minutes. Thick land fog and his fault end his career with the company, highlighting discipline and public safety.
A light, humorous column recounts a practical joke with a coffee kernel mistaken for a kissing bug, notes on Rev J F Shaw’s Hell sermon near gambling sites, Fitzsimmons prize theater move in Chicago, Paderewski marriage rumors, Columbia Music Hall plans, Admiral Sumner’s Paris Island social events, and various local anecdotes from Boston including a kitten shelter note, a water trough memorial, and improvable street gratings.
Assistant Secretary of State Adee resumes duties following a tour by wheel through Switzerland Italy and parts of France. He lingered in the south of France where the Dreyfus case was a notable topic of discussion. A letter from Senator James X K Jones of Arkansas chairman of the Democratic party is noted.
National committee receives word that the senator will not resign from the committee and will resume political work on his return from abroad. Choate names Bayard Cutline as private secretary and Choate Jr. for third secretary. Dreyfus case details and delays noted as his lawyers push for damages. Ingalls considers reentering Kansas politics. Social Science headship in Boston offered to Edwin Mead but declined. Thomas E. Will to become president of the Boston Society?
A collage of old quips and cartoons notes light humor about work and leisure. Jokes reference scientists and clergymen with playful exchanges between neighbors and friends. Brief witticisms touch on vacations money loans and marriage miscommunications.
A playful verse lavishes praise on a sister's beauty innocence and grace praising her smile laugh and hair while admitting imperfect lines. The writer admires her charm and recites a boisterous ode from the Denver Post tone with affectionate bragging about her pure appeal.
In a tangle of suspicion and vanity, Uncle Howardson suspects Tom Miller of money motives. Nellie Miller and Tom craft a plan to expose the rift, while Sam Downs watches the farce unfold. Uncle Howardson confronts the truth as letters reveal the ruse, and the trio reconciles at Howardsville with a clever, lasting balance of affection and pride.
Fragments list a dinner table with items such as broiled mackerel baked potatoes scrambled eggs raspberries and cream and a described croquette recipe for boiled ham with bread crumbs eggs pepper celery salt and parsley. The note attributes to ANNIBER and PERCY of Boston and references chafing dish service at table.
Recruiting for a new volunteer regiment under Colonel Rice drew about sixty applicants yesterday. Forty three were rejected, leaving seventeen enlistments, with few veterans among them. Last night the first squad sailed to Plattsburg barracks for four months of training. Colonel Rice plans to fill the unit within three weeks and awaits Colonel Darling’s possible promotion to major. Several officers signaled intent to enlist, while others may resign current posts.
In All Souls Church Auditorium Chicago an audience watched a Dewey stereo tableau in silence until Aguinaldo appeared on screen. Applause followed the Filipino leader’s image with a lone Dewey moment noted when the lecturer recalled Manila exit in protest. Fritz Andre and W. H. Reeves spoke, recalling their U S V S attributes.
An advertisement touts Rye Cuticura Soap as a superior emollient cleanser for skin scalp hair and nursery use. It asserts unmatched purity and fragrance with prices 25 cents for the soap 23 and 50 cents for Cuticura products and lists Potter to Andhem Corp Boston as the distributor.
Acting Postmaster Henderson favors motor car mail collection, noting 39 mounted collectors receive 300 to 400 annual allowances for horses and carriages. He argues a motor carriage could cover 20 to 25 mile routes faster, enabling more frequent collections, and expects Washington to consider trials in Boston this summer.
In Foxcroft Missouri on July 10 Herbert Dunphy, a three year old boy, drowned yesterday. The child was the son of Mr and Mrs Dunphy who resided in the town. Local authorities investigated the accident and issued no further details.
New York July 10 Lloyd Aspinwall once a noted society and club figure died at the Metropolitan Hotel. He inherited a large fortune from General W H Aspinwall but used it in a meteoric career and died nearly penniless. His wife and children faced hardship as he faced arrests and failed speculation. He had a son in Colorado and was once linked with Lilian Russell. His wife left with the children, and his fortunes declined after a forged note case in 1893 was dropped.
The Hon George Fred Williams met with Ohio Democrats in Columbus where Bryan and Williams were the slogans of the gathering. Williams praised the event as showing West wide enthusiasm for democracy and noted Bryan outlined party policy for 1960, especially on imperialism and expansion. Williams plans Chicago conference attendance and possible Western stump travels with Bryan.
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy refutes Chicago reports of her death and impersonation and says she is very much alive and active. She describes her routine, letters received from Congo Free State and Europe, and her stance on attending Paris Exposition demonstrations while noting progress of Christian Science in England Germany and France.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Allen visited the Newport training station, receiving a salute on arrival and departure. He was greeted by the Marine Battalion and apprentice band, toured the war college, barracks and torpedo station with Captain J. J. Hunker, and returned to the Dolphin, expected to sail to Boston soon.
Detroit July 10 In response to President Clark’s cablegram after the Christian Endeavor peace conference Andrew P. D. White president of the American peace commissioners sends sincere thanks for the message and congratulates you and all friends of peace for the great success achieved providing for a permanent tribunal of arbitration.
Charles Wagner a private watchman for thirty two years serving Jamaica Plain died at his home 11 Cranston Street following a two year battle with throat cancer. His life was steady and devoted and he faced his illness with quiet courage. He was beloved by subscribers including the Gardiner Barnes Hammond and Homans families who trusted him for decades.
Night car service on Hampden Street will detour via Dudley and Eustis streets starting July 10 until Hampden Street repairs finish. The alteration affects Hampden street night routes and schedules.
Norma Burton, an English instructor aboard the Enterprise, has passed the examination and earned a commission as second lieutenant in the United States line, with the commission dated from July.
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