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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
2
A Cincinnati remedy named Tobacco-Specific is touted as an odorless tasteless antidote that removes nicotine from the system. It claims to make tobacco unappealing, cures cigarette fiends, and is offered by Rogers Drug & Chem Co with a free trial and two dollar box price.
Miss Annie L. Battis of Manchester Vermont says a man stabbed her May 27 on Centre avenue. Police secured a warrant for Van V. Rogers, but released him after identification. Det. Hunter and County Solicitor Nason keep details secret as case remains puzzling and tense.
Monterey and the collier Brutus began their delayed voyage to Manila at 1 30 this afternoon. Both ships had been ready, with crews on board, awaiting final instructions from Washington following telegrams carried by the Belgic from Honolulu.
In Cambridge, Joseph Thompson a veteran motorman, shot himself at his home yesterday. He retired to the bathroom locking the door, then was found with a bullet wound behind the right ear and died ten minutes after the shot was fired despite medical help. No motive is known.
This afternoon at St. Gregory's Church Father Fitzpatrick would unite the couple in matrimony. Owing to the bride’s grandmother's death, the ceremony is canceled as a public event and will be a strictly private affair with no reception.
The fleet silenced Santiago forts for three hours wide ranges of shells from 13 inch to 4 inch. Reina Mercedes heavily damaged with crew casualties. reports say Morro Estrella and Catalina forts ruined and landings near Aguadores and Daiquiri. Spanish losses heavy. Maria Teresa sinking rumored.
CAPE HAYTIEN Hayti June 7 Samp son reports a glorious victory by Samp son s fleet at the bombardment of Santiago yesterday. From early dawn until 11 o clock a terrific bombardment was carried on. American troops landed and Spanish losses were very heavy. Forts at Santiago battered to pieces in the action.
An old Boston Post advertisement urges testing for kidney and bladder trouble using a 24 hour urine sediment and promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. It claims cures for related ailments and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail, with purchase at a dollar a bottle.
Washington dispatches orders to Tampa to send transports following Sampson's report of the complete reduction of the Santiago batteries. Marines now likely hold the fortifications of every battery destroyed.
Washington June 7 President McKinley plans to seek Hobson views before sending a message to Congress recommending the thanks of the legislative branch and a Senate nomination for Richmond Pearson Hobson. A telegram to Admiral Sampson asks for Hobson's preferences, with exchange timing uncertain due to Spanish mediation. Some officers expect Hobson to seek transfer to the line and advancement in the naval service.
In Chicago on June 7 former President Harrison extols the American Navy. He lauds the courage of sailors and officers, the gunnery and nerve of ships crews, and calls Lieutenant Hobson and the Merrimac crew among history’s bravest deeds. He compares Hobson to Dewey at Manila.
Sigourney Butler died at his Quincy home last evening after a short illness with pneumonia. Born in Boston on October 2, 1857, he was Harvard educated, practiced law in Quincy and Boston, and served as secretary to President Cleveland and later with Boston & Maine. He held many civic roles and clubs, leaving a mother and two sisters.
Commandant Towlson announced the repair ship Vulcan would depart the Charlestown Navy Yard tomorrow afternoon and sail to Key West on June 16. Pay day at the navy yard distributed $65 000 to mechanics. about 500 workers are slated to be dropped in the next two weeks, reducing payroll next month amid shipyard downsizing.
Information from Washington on June 7 reports the French cable between Santiago de Cuba and Haiti has not been working since midnight. If true General Blanco would be cut off from contact with his government. One English cable from Cuba to Jamaica remains in operation but officials report difficulty obtaining reliable information on cable status.
Four members connected to the Olympia and McCulloch arrival from Hong Kong recount the Manila battle of May 1. Dr Charles P Kindleberger recalls the fierce fighting, ships exchanging broadsides, and both sides sustaining heavy damage as American guns silenced the Spanish fleet.
The Spanish suffered 400 killed 600 wounded and property losses ranging 86 million to 10 million as American ships under Commodore plan second battle. The Olympia endured hits including near the hospital ward while nurses watched. Americans held higher firing volume and steadiness. Spanish gunnery missed, nearly all shots straying. Paymaster Loud watched the engagement noting a two hour chorus of thunder and a blaze along shore.
The Somerville Hospital investigation continued with witnesses including former nurse Annie Mansur who described scolding by Miss Hartwell over linen care. Mrs Henry J M Binney recounted agony from thirst after an operation and Dr Carvill ordered hourly drinks. G A Hetherington testified as the hearing adjourned until Thursday evening.
Three world records were set at the Baltimore Coliseum. John S. Johnson tied a unpaced half mile at 585 seconds, Jaap Eden ran a half mile in 5 seconds flat, and Boulay with Cavalry of France completed a half mile tandem in 523-5 seconds. The pro one mile went to W Fred Sims with 2 02 4-5, amateur to A C Moran at 2 21 2-6, and Henry Cissac led a marathon match race.
Officers found a 30 year old woman unconscious on the sidewalk in front of 820 Harrison Avenue. Taken to City Hospital, she remained unconscious at 1 AM. Police report condition attributed to alcoholism.
An old health note claims hives are not life threatening and describe Dean's Ointment as providing instant relief for hives and other skin ailments.
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