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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1898

Page

5

Munyon's Great Distribution Ends Today in Boston

Prof Munyon announced a week ago he would give away 10000 vials of his dyspepsia cure to all afflicted in Boston. Reports show most recipients benefited, with many noting relief after the first dose. Munyon clinics attract crowds and offer free examinations, with drugs and therapies promoted by his own physicians.

Munyon Boston University of Tradition University Harvard Yale Boston University Carles W. Eliot

Boston University marks quarter century with speeches and cum laude graduates

Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy head tributes at Tremont Temple for the Boston University centennial commemoration. Among 227 graduates Willard Perrin and Elizabeth Minneta Taylor led, two women earning law degrees cum laude while others faltered. Speakers praised co education and university progress, noting dormitory absence and active city ties.

Boston University Tremont Temple Willard Taylor Perrin Temple Street Elizabeth Minneta Taylor and Sethena&r Eleanor Hackett Godéda Warren Wolcott Quincy

General Fred D. Grant Takes Oath as Brigadier General

General Fred D. Grant was sworn in as brigadier general at Chickamauga National Park Georgia on June 1 by Judge George A H Harris an ex Confederate The moment drew intense interest with Major George I Gillespie among the first to greet him noting Gillespie's link to General Lee at Appomattox The crowd cheered as Grant urged shaking hands across a united national flag and country loyalty

Chickamauga National Park Fred D. Grant George A. H. Harris Rome Grant George I. Gillespie Lee Appomattox

Alfonso XIII Captured By The St Paul At Cape Maysi

A Key West dispatch reports the Spanish troop ship Alfonso XIII with troops and coal aboard was captured by the auxiliary cruiser St Paul near Cape Maysi after the St Paul fired seventeen shots. The event occurred during a broader account of Boston University Law School history and remarks by notable figures on law education and press power.

New York Key West Cape Maysi St. Paul Sigsbee

Jane Gray Sinks in Gale Off Cape Flattery

The Seattle bound schooner Jane Gray with sixty one aboard foundered early May 22 ninety miles west of Cape Flattery after sailing May 19 from Seattle for Kotzebue Sound. Thirty four perished. survivors numbered around twenty seven, aided by a launch. Captain Crockett reported a lifeboat swamped and only the launch Kenoma saved some passengers.

Seattle Wash Jane Gray Kotzebue Sound Cape Flattery Signores Mexico City John Stutzman Westfield N. J BE. M. Taylor F. 8. Taylor B. S. Spencer W. B. Doxey Edward Ritter F. W. Ginther B. S. Frost W. L. Lovering William Otter O. F. McKelvey C. Brown Charles Williams W. C. Gambel St. Lawrence Island Behring Sea EH. M F. S. Taylor California P. Taylor San Francisco Jane Grey W. C. Gambrel Major Ingraham Prince Luigi Italy Alaska L. M. Lessey C. H. Packard John Johnson C. Reilly Rugged Point Kynquet Sound Vancouver Island

Reciprocity with France Goes Into Effect

The reciprocity pact between the United States and France begins today with tariff reductions applying to goods in transit. French authorities issue similar instructions, and President Faure calls the accord proof of good will. Calculations show U S concessions at 1.42 percent of French imports versus 2.58 percent of U S imports into France.

Washington United States France Faure St. Eti Enne

Marine Corps Recruits Wanted for the War

U S Marine Corps seeks able bodied unmarried men aged 21 to 35 who are U S citizens or have declared intent to become such and can speak read and write English. Report to a recruiting office at 60 Portland Street Boston Massachusetts for enlistment.

U. S. Marine Corps United States Portland St Boston Mass

Camp Alger Abounds With Troops as Measles Case Rise

At Camp Alger Washington 18 369 men are housed 9801 ready for active service. Quarantine ward reports forty five measles cases though regimental hospitals see similar outbreaks. Prohibition county Fairfax protests speak easy booths selling alcohol and Major Wstrath closes one booth.

Washington Alger Girard Graham Fairfax County Prohibition Wstrath

Common Not Neglected Says Superintendent After Complaints

A correspondent urged that the Common receive spring care, noting no red sand at the Soldiers' monument and neglected gutters walks and bare spots. Superintendent Doogue blamed wet conditions for the red sand issue and said walks are being graded and bare areas reseeded. full improvement expected in a week or two.

The Post Soldiers’ Monument Doogue

Mustered-In Forces Reach 123000 in U S Service

Washington June 1 with the exception of one Ohio regiment and some Kentucky troops the mustering of volunteers under the first call of the President is completed Adjutant General Corbin announced tonight that a little over 123000 men have been mustered into United States service.

Washington Ohio Kentucky Corbin United States Service

Local Man Killed Following Horse Crash on Massachusetts Ave

John Maynard Hart of 26 Warwick Street died after being thrown from a horse on Massachusetts Avenue near Norway Street. He was brought to City Hospital unconscious, later pronounced dead from brain concussion at 6 15 p m. The Medical Press and Circular notes the therapeutic value of European Mineral Spring Water and Kutnow's Improved Effervescent Powder as a palatable salt preparation for rheumatism gout and kidney conditions.

John Maynard Warwick Street Massachusetts Avenue Norway Street City Hospital Kutnow Garrison Avenue Dover Street

Dorchester Fire Destroys Abandoned Consumptives Home

A wood building at Blue Hill ave and Washington st, Dorchester, once the consumptives home, burned to the top floor early this morning. Fire alarms from Box 316 at midnight drew hundreds of spectators as flames fed on oak rafters. The structure, long unused since last October, was believed incipiently arsonist and slated for demolition.

Blue Hill Avenue Washington Street Dorchester Grove Hall

Spain's Story of Fight Off Santiago de Cuba

Havana June 1 A Spanish summary of the May 31 engagement off Santiago de Cuba describes the American fleet including the Iowa Massachusetts Brooklyn Texas New Orleans Marblehead Minneapolis and a cruiser firing on Spanish batteries and the Cristobal Colon. The bombardment lasted ninety minutes with seventy shots fired and minor damage reported aboard a battleship and a transatlantic steamer auxiliary cruiser.

Havana Santiago de Cuba Iowa Massachusetts Brooklyn Texas New Orleans Marblehead Minneapolis Cristobal Colon Punta Gorda Morro Socapa

Complaints at Key West Over Prize Treatment Grow

Reports from Washington say Navy prize procedures at Key West are under fire for improper handling of captives and prize crews. The latest issue involves the British steamer Restormel denied contact with the British vice consul, prompting embassy protests and direct orders to Key West authorities.

Washington United States Key West Charleston Restormel State Department

Spanish Brig Lourdes Seized Near Cuba By U S Cruiser

Report from Key West states the brig Santa Maria de Lourdes, captured by Commodore Schley’s squadron crew from the Minneapolis after a sighting May 21 off Santiago. The vessel carried coal ammunition arms and supplies for Cervera and would have aided the Spanish fleet if it reached him.

Key West Schley Santa Maria de Lourdes Minneapolis Cuba Santiago Lourdes Cervera

Spain's Agents in Mexico Faced with Neutrality Stance

Reports say Spanish government agents are buying cattle and grain in Mexico to smuggle aboard tramp steamers attempting to run the Cuban blockade. The Mexican government vows strict neutrality as Mexico begins wheat exports to Europe.

Mexico Europe

Brilliant Victory at Santiago Engaged in Spanish Fleet Propaganda

Report from Madrid states Captain Ammon and the Spanish fleet claim a check of the American squadron before Santiago de Cuba. The Cristobal Colon and other ships bombarded forts, exchanges with enemy fire occurred, and the Senate praised the Spanish victory as a good augury for further successes.

Madrid Ameen Santiago de Cuba Cervera Amnon Santiago Cristobal Colon Colon Senate Casa Valencia

Spain and Britain face off as Gibraltar tensions rise

A Madrid dispatch notes anti English demonstrations and military buildups near Gibraltar. Spain trains troops near Algeciras and Tarifa Salinea, with four line battalions and artillery batteries. Sappers rush fortifications as observers link the moves to a proposed Anglo-Saxon alliance.

Madrid Gibraltar Spain England Ees London Chronicle Algeciras Tarifa Salinea Philippines

Spain Eyes Peace as War Weariness Grows

Madrid reports indicate widespread weariness of the war. Sagasta hints at honorable peace and mediation by great powers, while Romero y Robledo argues that a nation at war does not seek peace. Silvela ally admits Cuba drains Spain. dissension grows over continuing the conflict.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Congress Spain Senor Romero Y Robledo Silvela Party Cuba

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Munyon’s People Gov. Wolcott Justice Field Commonwealth John Adams Isaac Rich Ashburton Place Aiden Speare Mallalieu John L. Bates Sara Hmerson Willard T. Perrin E. H. Dunn Hall Clark University Brosnahan Boston College Hyde Bowdoin Howe Bates Welden Atlanta University van Vleck Wesleyan Smith Wesleyan Uni Gen Ram Alfonso XL ST. Pau Cis Ay Farsi Versity Appleton Brown University Trinity Ward Syracuse University Alden Speare Corporation John D. Long McKinley George A. Gordon Great Britain Field Harvard Law School Boston University Law School Law School George S. Willard N. St. John Green Edward W. Bennett Bennett Mr. Bennett Dwight Foster Otis P. Lord Henry W. Paine Robert ©. Pitman Charles T. Russell Benjamin F. Thomas Francis Wharton Buckley the Press James M. Buckley Christian Advocate Edward Everett Hale John F. Hurst American University Commodore Dewey Klondike Schooner Founders GALE Springfield D. C W. Wilkinson Weston Skowhegan A. ©. Kinsbury Ermito Sella S. Beachette A. Ceria H. Wachter P. J. Davenport General Hiller Harrisburg Penn J. H. Coutre J. Reilly Hartford Conn W. S. Weaver Murray George R. Bo Eliot Frange ENT AB Kirk &Co James Crow Versailles Woodsford Co H. B. Kirk & CO Ee York Pierce CO Camp Alger John Maynard Hart Naval Strategic Board West Indies Invalids’ Hotel Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y R. V. Pierce Pierce Lewis C. Hellner Henry Phelps Francis A. Hoesler Harrison A. Bispham Marsh L. Bristol William K. Gise Robley D. Evans R. P. Rodgers W. P. Schuetze W. M. Witzel H. C. Knigtl C. F. Snow J. E. Walker U.S Francis A. Cook Newton F.,mason A. C. Hodgson Leutenant William R. Rush Jos Krehlling Congress St St. Louis Catharrnc Ocareve Sterling Remedy Company Chicago Montreal Tampa Fla Miles Florida Central & Peninsular Port al Prince Hayti
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