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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
4
Henry O. Havemeyer calls the customs tariff bill the mother of all trusts, arguing the protective tariff marks the Republican party as father. The piece portrays a stubborn family of trusts, urging reform or even making the trusts orphans if parents won’t act.
The city and Massachusetts officials promise generous hospitality to Admiral Sampson and his fleet now visiting Boston. A year’s memory recalls the fleet as a symbol of victory over Spain and the destruction of Cervera’s ships. Citizens plan warm, respectful receptions and formal festivities, honoring both ships and crews.
The piece honors American fighting spirit from Bunker Hill to Manila and Santiago, linking historic sacrifice to today’s holiday. It lauds the nation’s dual role in war and peace, praising the defending troops and the ongoing patriotic mood that sustains the republic.
The Barrow kidnapping case ends with a fifteen year term for the principal and four years for the nurse helper. The judge condemns the light punishment as inadequate, noting the nurse acted as chief planner and deceitful instigator of the crime against the child Marion Clark.
A fragment discusses punishment emphasis on repeat offenses versus protecting the home. It argues against permitting repetition to drive harsher penalties, framing home safety as a priority in sentencing considerations.
A historical analysis calculates 659 dead in 122 days for General Otis's force in Luzon with 4525 total dead and disabled when including wounded and sick. It notes 2000 annual deaths and questions the human cost of occupation in the Philippines.
A column surveys New York water‑works plans moving an entire village, hotel life and street amusements, a record of city officials and visitors, and small tales of misadventures from trains to ads. It mentions Boston figures, yacht club growth, and local civic gute.
A tale contrasts two men bold in luck and timing. One claims merit after a lucky strike and speaks of his greatness, while another simply acted when the moment arrived and is remembered for true accomplishment.
A collage of wry lines and exchanges from early American newspapers. Jokes touch on death, fate, and boasting, with references to the Indianapolis Journal, Chicago News, Detroit Free Press, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Chicago Record.
Estelle Gallagher, once the London season’s belle, loses her sight after illness and a failed bank, but receives a heroic rescue on a frozen lake from Frank Gardner. They marry months later, finding happiness together as she regains hope through his guiding eyes.
The Roxbury Latin School held its commencement with Governor Wolcott and family in attendance. Samuel H. Wolcott, a graduate, read and spoke in Latin, while Horace Mann and others delivered works and a metal lathe was gifted to the school. Governor Wolcott urged lasting ideals and civic virtue.
Mrs. Jane Stanford transfers 1 700 000 acres in Lassen county and 160 acres in Tehama county to Stanford University before Europe trip. She may donate her Sacramento residence later and invest 2 000 000 in rare bric a brac for the university museum.
Commencement week activities begin in Sayles Memorial Hall as seniors listen to Mangano and Remington on National Diplomatic Service and Scientific Legislation. Freemen Putney Jr and Clarke address undergraduates. Class tree planting, songs, and a late-night Roman candle march lead to a morning baseball game and baccalaureate sermon.
The program lists a Wednesday morning commencement followed by an alumni dinner and an evening president's reception.
Tufts University marked its class day with morning exercises led by Marshal Edwin King Carpenter and a welcome by Charles Alvin Bean. Ira Rich Kent delivered the chapel oration on Tradition, followed by the class poem by Herbert Hay Richardson and music by the Salem Cadet Band.
The Brockton Young Men's Christian Association plans a new building on West Elm and Main streets after securing a $100,000 pledge at a jubilee banquet. Prominent donors included Dr W Field and George E Preston B Keith each at $10,000, with additional pledges from Judge Reed C A Eaton and others. The Woman's Auxiliary added $1,000 toward the project.
Chicago June 16 Colonel W J Bryan before leaving for St Louis praised the Pennsylvania Democratic convention for reaffirming the Chicago platform. He said state platforms should reflect Democratic foundation principles. He also commented on N O Havemeyer's testimony to the Industrial Commission, supporting tariffs to curb trusts and noting free trade would not fully remedy the issue.
Madrid June 46 newly appointed minister to Spain Mr Bellamy Storer was received in formal audience by the Queen Regent. There were cordial phrases two state carriages conveyed him to and from the palace Premier Silvera presented him to the queen. The reception was unannounced to avoid incidents. The queen Regent was amiable and asked about President McKinley’s health.
The Hydrographic Congress members were welcomed at the royal castle by King Oscar. He displayed the torn despatch from Arctic balloonist Andree, recently found in Iceland. Dr Nansen judged that if Andree had survived, he might have reached Greenland, possibly found by the Nathorst expedition. Results from the expedition won't be known until September.
Rome report says Italy seeks satisfaction from France after the arrest at Nice of General Giletta on espionage charges. Ciletta claimed furlough and denied wrongdoing while French agents say he was probing frontier fortifications. plans found on his person were claimed as tourist drawings.
Washington June 16 The last cabinet meeting before the President leaves for New England this afternoon was held today. Topics were discussed in a gossipy way but no action was taken. General Otis's dispatch on the repulse of Aguinaldo's force at San Fernando was read with satisfaction.
June 16 in Braintree reports Alfey Lione Brett 11 son of Dr. Frank Brett of South Braintree showing hypnotized clairvoyant powers. He can identify bones in the human body and claim brain activity or flashes. Witnesses describe striking demonstrations and curiosity grows around his abilities.
Dr Brett promotes suggestion and hypnosis in medicine. His son, under hypnosis, claims to see bones through clothing with remarkable clarity, rivaling X rays. In tests with Meacham and Flagg, the boy identified elbow joint details and brain nerve activity without visual aid.
The boy pins origin spots in the cerebrum as key control centers for upper limb movements. Dr Meacham notes skilled surgeons failed where the boy succeeded while not touching the arm. He appears alert, not hypnotized, and fatigues after about thirty minutes, limiting tests to weekly sessions.
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