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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
5
In Bristol Tennessee investigators allege a wax figure likeness of Farmer Thomas Chase was buried last February to defraud insurers. Underwriters stopped $25,000 in claims against Chase life policies, asserting his wife and hypnotists staged a fake death. Mrs Chase reportedly collected $5000.
Captain Rowan defends General Garcia and charges Shafter with missteps during the Santiago campaign. He recounts Cuban cooperation, Garcia’s defense of positions, and Garcia’s treatment by Shafter while criticizing Shafter’s July 1 1898 decisions and the ensuing relief efforts.
The source notes a critic standing by Captain Bigelow's assessment that the American army contains many officers who share his view. He agrees with the claim that no written plan existed before the battle in Cuba, but says no conclusions should be drawn, letting readers decide for themselves.
Mary Harley, a refined 90 year old who has yearly walks from Bangor Missouri to New York since age 16 to sell pencils, was last night housed at Tremont station and arraigned in Morrisania Court on vagrancy charges. She recalled once paying for Lafayette's visit with her earnings and said the trip left her in good spirits despite the hardship.
The President has named new batteries along the seacoast. Battery at Long Island Head Boston Harbor Fort Strong honors the late Major General George C. Batteries at Grover’s Boston Harbor Fort men honor the late Major General N Banks Battery at Plum Island New York Fort Terry honors the late Major General Alfred H Terry.
Secretary Long says no final assignment for Admiral Dewey upon his Washington return, with a likely perch atop a major board. Sampson may head the Bureau of Navigation, Crowinshield to a four year term, and Schley tied to the Retiring Board as Howison ends his service in October. Other admirals such as Amey Casey and Farquhar are noted as possible successors.
William Horgan, 2, attacked his employer William K. Chessons at 107 Causeway Street as two men wrestled with a kitchen knife. Horgan lies in a hospital cot with a left side wound and possible death, while Chessons returns to work after a back wound. Police may arrest Horgan on assault with intent to kill if he recovers.
Ex Governor Boies argues the money plank should center on bimetallism and unity against the gold standard. He condemns the Filipino violence as a disgrace and says a gold standard cuts the vitals of the Democratic party, urging broad voter appeal.
The discussion favors paper money over coin and notes that mints are not essential for a double standard. It argues coin is not ideal as an exchange medium and suggests paper money as preferred. The speaker believes this view offers a basis to harmonize party disagreements.
Congressman Clayton of Alabama, a member of the Democratic national committee, told a Chicago meeting that William Jennings Bryan will be a delegate to the upcoming national convention. The Post will publish this statement tomorrow.
Health Officer Dr. Alvah H. Doty reports Oscar F. Lackey, a yellow fever patient from Santiago Cuba, cured after subcutaneous serum treatment at Swinburne Island Hospital. Lackey arrived aboard the McClelland and was discharged July 4 after three injections totaling 100 cubic centimeters. Further observation and data will be published in the New York Medical Record. one case cannot prove serum value.
The Governor designated several new officiants for marriages. Named: Charlies H. Brigham of Norway Street, William D. Curtis of Highland Avenue, Christopher D. A. Hourin of Chestnut Avenue, TD. Foster Farrar of Hayward Place, Joseph E. Duxbury of Angton Street, John E. Hill of Hill Avenue, Napoleon B. Furnald of Quincy, Charles R. Jon of Worcester, Nathaniel B. of Everett, Wilder Smith of Wilesley, Albert Tyler of Newton, and Dew of North Adams.
United States Industrial Commission hearings in New York examined immigration practices at the port. Assistant Commissioner Edward F. McSweeney testified on padrone control and Mormon immigration. Officials from North German Lloyd, Cunard, and Fabre Lines defended current laws as adequate and noted improvements in immigrant quality and compliance.
Ada Lewis marries John Parr of the Rogers company while Frohmans take Daly theatres. Ada Rehan buys Shakespearean props. Olga Nethersole’s star gets Sappho manuscript. Edward J. Morgan to star with Henry Miller at Herald Square Theatre Sept. 18 and rejoin Lyceum. Basil items cover Bowdoin Square and Grand Opera House openings, plus various productions, tours, and notable deaths and births in the theatre world.
The United States Electric Signal Company led by Professor Charles H. Morse demonstrated Rudick s new head on collision prevention system for single track railways at Cambridge Manual Training School. The automatic signal boxes use blue and yellow lights to show track clearance and approaching cars, aiming to prevent derailments and require minimal operator effort.
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