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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
2
Munyon Company touts its life saving treatments and free physician services as it expands in Boston. The firm cites reduced death rates in major cities and presents Mrs. Bryant as a patient example who recovered from rheumatism after Munyon remedies.
Yesterday MIT celebrated class day in Huntington Hall with a full audience. Charles Winslow delivered the class day address as officers, poets, historians, and orators offered remarks on four years at the institute.
George A. Walge Chssen of Concord New Hampshire reports the annual stockholders meeting elected directors George A. Wason New Boston Joseph R. Whipple Boston Alter M. Parker Manchester Benjamin A. Kimball Concord Frederick Gomyth Manchester John H. Pearson Concord Charles Kenrick Franklin The board organized with George A. Wason as president and John Webster as clerk.
Navy officials relay Admiral Dewey’s memo detailing insurgent gains against Spain at Manila. He is praised for keeping prisoners and preventing insurgent leaders’ corruption while planning a rapid Manila voyage for the Monadnock and a companion ship. The Cadiz fleet arouses little concern as no landings are confirmed.
The message warns that wartime price hikes resemble Civil War spikes and urges readers to buy a year’s supply of Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills. It claims thousands report cures and millions attest to their merit, urging readers to act now.
Major De Grandprey of the French embassy sails to Tampa with troops bound for Cuba. Prince Lie van of Russia and other observers leave, denying negative reports about American forces. Officials say 200,000 men have been assembled and equipped, with expected early chaos in large volunteer mobilization.
The Navy Department bulletin says insurgents have had active week in Cavite with victories and about 186 prisoners and 50 officers non natives. The Cavite arsenal is prepared for occupation by U S troops upon arrival by transports.
East Boston residents push for relief as the grade crossing bill advances to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Fron. John H. Sullivan appeals senators to back the bill, arguing the rails split East Boston, hinder growth, and threaten safety. action was expected in the Senate today.
A man identified as D J Dacey was found unconscious on Sixth street near Walcott's Hotel in South Boston last night. Dr Rowland treated him and he was taken to the hospital where he remained unconscious. Hospital doctors attributed his condition to a stroke of apoplexy.
On board the Despatch boat Dauntless off Santiago de Cuba June 6 reports say the fleet shelled a dark object near shore believed to be a torpedo boat destroyer. No wreckage or bodies found. speculation centers on the Plaeton or Euror with earlier errors about the Ferror.
A private dispatch from Mrs. Gridley widow of the late cruiser Olympia's commander arrives with a request to cremate the remains at Yokohama if possible or embalm and ship them home. The department will try to honor her wishes.
San Francisco June 6 The Monterey sailed today for Manila with its consort the collier Brutus as thousands cheered the start. The Mohican sailed yesterday with forty naval apprentices to join Admiral Dewey’s fleet in Manila. The second Manila expedition awaits transport readiness and may adjust troop numbers.
The Southery, rebuilt from stem to stern to meet naval specs, left Charlestown Navy yard for a long cruise to Cuban waters. Commodore Howison praised the renovations while Vulcan and other vessels undergo preparations for sea and auxiliary duties to support the mosquito fleet.
The Ocean Steamship Company ends its Savannah port service after chartering the steamers City of Macon and Gate City for government use. Officials expect no sailings until after the Spanish American War. City of Macon will sail to Fernandina Isla after cargo discharge, while Gate City heads there as well. Transports are prioritized for the invasion army to Tampa.
At the corner of Summer and Otis streets in Boston a flag raising featured the American Cadet Band playing after noon. Flags and cardboard fans were distributed from nearby shops, causing mild chaos as people rushed to grab them. Harold Meyer and his sister Florence cut the flag rope, scattering flags and small gifts. No speeches were made.
No orders from Washington yesterday on a new infantry regiment from Massachusetts. The adjutant-general’s inquiry suggests the plan remains, though unsigned by the Secretary of War. Delay aims to maximize recruiting for existing regiments before enacting new regiments. Majors to serve as recruiting officers will arrive, then the anticipated call will go forth.
Inspector-General Carter received no new petitions yesterday for entrance into the volunteer militia, bringing total to twenty-one with only one rejection. A Lynn company faced unfavorable action after low turnout. The Governor is said to have accepted six companies. At Boston Lodge No. 8 I O G B a resolution passed that each member enlisting shall be kept in good standing and receive benefits during the war.
Lynn June 6 police raided a third floor gaming room in the Abbott block near Central square during a anti gambling crusade. Fourteen men were taken into custody as gambling implements and 791 chips were seized along with a deal box cards and a fare layout. Bail was posted by a Boston woman.
Over 200 members of the Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union gathered for the nineteenth annual June festival. President J. W. Field chaired the dinner program with speeches by Rev. Reuben A. Beard, Rev. William Bi All bright, Hon. J. M. W. Hall, and Senator Alfred S. Roe. Hall discussed imperialism and its global Christian aims. Roe urged broader public and private support for Sunday schools. Music was by the Albion Quartet. An 8 pm address by Rev. A. Z. Conrad followed in the large hall.
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