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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
8
Two men aboard a decked excursion steamer draw attention as one mocks a bargain $16 suit advertised as a $70, claiming repeated alterations and poor fit while admiring the other man's well-made, costly attire. The scene underscores contrasts in dress and taste between acquaintances Tom and the other gentleman.
General Wood issues absolute quarantine in Santiago on July 12, banning entry by government officers and most residents. Mayor Carr and Surgeons Mendoza and Nunez to oversee fever patients. Americans barred from hotels and saloons. intoxicated individuals to be arrested. Pack trains camp outside city. troops moved to Songo with one company at Morro Castle. No ships to touch wharves. five days detention for any traveler.
Brigadier Simpson private secretary to General Booth of the Salvation Army repudiates a Stockholm assassination claim published in a New York newspaper. He says the report is false and notes two telegrams this morning confirming the general is well and received a grand welcome at Stockholm.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen arrived in Boston aboard the Dolphin at 10 45 in the morning. Admiral Picking ordered a fifteen gun salute as the ship appeared. Allen was met by Marine Band and Battalion and escorted to the navy yard. He praised Boston Yard for its condition and improvements and said Dewey may visit Boston. He plans to visit Lowell and Portsmouth next.
In the Isabella I. Hackett versus Frank W. Hackett case before Judge Grant, an order required payment of 20 dollars immediately and 10 dollars weekly for the wife’s support. Hackett failed to comply or appear, a Brackett youth and then Brackett’s counsel stated inability to pay. The judge ruled the court order must be complied with.
Representative Hawley in Washington described the Texas flood as unmatched in scope with 20 towns inundated and up to 40 million dollars in losses. He urged swift nationwide relief, noting over 100000 residents in affected areas and that only broad public generosity can provide essentials until recovery begins. Contributions should be sent to Governor of Texas in Austin for proper distribution.
Richard C. Metcalf lies critically ill in Emergency Hospital as his two wives contend for his care and futures. Isabel Metcalf of Boston. the elder Mrs. Metcalf remains in Milford NH while public interest swirls around a double life, trials, and a looming end.
Sadie and Alyse hurried for lunch yesterday as their shirtwaists clung to them. They reached the ice cream soda resort and checked a big thermometer on Newspaper row, hardly noting the mercury.
The Board of Aldermen passed an auto license order amid a row with Aldermen Adams Brick Codman Dixon O Toole and Presho voting yes The Mayor vetoed the measure arguing the terms are too broad would bar handcarts and bicycles without Board approval and that vehicles drawn by animals should be the rule He also notes automobiles are not yet ready for such regulation and urges consideration.
Workers at the Waitt and Bond cigar factory walk out to demand a new stock distribution method. They complain stock is issued in books and tied to a set quota of cigars, causing shortages, debt among workers, and periodic inability to balance accounts. A sh meeting urged adopting the average system used by other factories, but the firm resists the change.
The scene describes sticky air and crowds lingering on sidewalks and steps in crowded districts as night wore on. Daytime temperatures are noted with a string of wind directions and clear skies. entries record varied readings and gusts through the hours, ending with a note of overall clear conditions.
Vienna reports claim that the attempt to kill ex King Milan of Servia was staged by Milan himself to justify punishing his Radicals by arresting them for involvement in a plot.
A well known pantaloons maker offered a double stock under price. The store now stacks tables with trousers of various styles at low prices to suit every purse. The sale showcases bargain-giving power and better goods for money-saving shoppers.
Mrs Chaur cey Talbot aged 28 with her 2 year old boy drowned in the Quinebaug River at dawn after leaving home between midnight and 2 am. A note predicted the location of the bodies and a rescue search located them near the noted spot.
Somerville police say they have two suspects in a July Fourth false alarm that drained the fire department. Patrolman James Harmon arrested Jeremiah Morrill, 15, of Boston and James Dugan, 13, of Somerville on warrants for ringing from Box 87. They face months in jail or a $100 fine with cases continued to a juvenile session.
Oak Island Grove in Revere hosted the Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society annual Hebrew outing. Families enjoyed outdoor games dancing and recreation with prizes for a children's running race won by Miss Steinert and Master Sam Pearlstein. Charles Kravitz took the bicycle race as Silverman’s Orchestra provided music. A cake walk highlighted the dancing in the pavilion. The event raised a large sum to support the society’s charitable work among the poor.
Washington reports Henry Vignaud replies to a State Department inquiry that Jones's grave in Paris remains unlocated. He notes Jones died July 18 178 and was buried with honors by the French government. The remains may have been moved to a temporary grave and later moved to a potter's field.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne announced an extension to present the case of Roland L. Molineux to the grand jury, delaying its review until the August session. Molineux remains jailed in New York while the matter is rescheduled.
In Norton on July 4 a group of village youths rang the Unitarian Church bell and assaulted William Payson. Payson had them arrested. they were brought before Judge Fox and fined. The feud divides the village as prominent families react. To ease tensions, local young women plan a concert and dance to reimburse the fined youths.
London July 12 storms and heavy rain flooded valleys and disrupted rail traffic across England. Cities including Leeds faced darkness for hours as lightning struck several houses, with seven people struck in Westmoreland and Lincolnshire but none fatally injured.
In a Boston ad a Cushing Medical Supply claims to remove poisons from alcoholic drinks by oxidation, promising a safer liquor product. The copy uses odd metaphors about wasps and stings and offers a price list for its method.
In Lubec Maine during a yacht race a boat with three people capsized. Hollis C. Nickerson and Eben G. Small drowned. Small's young son was rescued with great difficulty as the surviving sailor 名 Smalls survived.
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