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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1896
Page
2
A military plan outlines an offensive aimed at Cuba with the Patriots launching an attack on the Guanabacoa fort as part of a broader strategy. The article notes expected spring timing and the objective of inflicting strategic damage. Officials emphasize readiness and projected outcomes.
A Havana despatch says Captain-General Weyler expects to end the Cuban insurrection in the spring with 406,600 reinforcements. He plans to send 20,000 troops to Pinar del Rio and 20,000 to strengthen the Juintaro trocha, freeing volunteers for garrison work. Also reported: executions at Cabanas, surrender of Montes de Oca at Sagua, and clashes near Guanabacoa and Arroyo Arenas. In Washington, a rumor of a State Department Cuba statement was false, with no decisive despatch seen. In New York, talks of religious services omitted aboard ships at Brooklyn Navy Yard raise questions as vessels prepare for Cuban service.
The United Press denies reports that Cernelius Vanderbilt Jr and Graze Wilson plan to wed next week under illness delays. Vanderbilt has recovered but not fully, with no fixed date. the Wilsons will move to Newport for summer preparations and a quiet ceremony with few family members present.
Amesbury June 22 James Roche 23 a shoe cutter at C D Pecker shoe factory drowned in Lake Gardner at 7 30 pm while swimming with two companions. He sank without a cry about twenty feet from shore likely due to cramps. Body not yet recovered. Parents live in Ireland he came from Newburyport two months ago.
The funeral for Mrs Walsh was held yesterday at 10 o clock in St Josephs Church West End. The Rev Peter Walsh officiated with assistants Rev James Walsh and Rev Peter Quinn. Pallbearers named James Walsh John Colbert J M Doherty John Murphy Colonel Roger F Scannell Jeremiah J Mahoney.
The Harvard Dental Alumni Association held its twenty fifth anniversary at the Thorndike last night with 6 o'clock dinner. Toastmaster Dr James Shepherd spoke of the death of Dr Thomas Chandler, late dean, and Dean E H Smith noted the school's progress and charity work. The class graduating numbered 22, the largest yet. Speakers included Reuen Thomas of Brookline, Harvey N Shepard, W H Perrin, and Ex Councillor John H Colby. Officers elected for the next year: President Dr Frank Perrin, Vice President Dr Joseph T Paul, Secretary Dr Waldo E Boardman, Treasurer Dr Washburn E Page, Executive Committee Drs Boardman Cooke Parsons Perrin Paul Page.
A city editor promotes fire department strength and health readiness. Eugene Rogers relays a testimonial from a reader who used Doan's Kidney Pills at Knight's Pharmacy, claiming kidney pain relief and backache elimination. Sold widely. price 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Miss Mattie A. Varnum wed to a S. S. Pierce & Co. clerk at St. John's Episcopal Church Winthrop with Rev Joseph A. Cordon officiating. Guests included teachers and pupils. best man George N. Van Derwoff. bridesmaid Miss Louise Allyn. Afterward the couple left for a honeymoon unknown, while Rice was thrown at departure. The day also featured a Shirley Casino recital by Miss Katharine L. Sullivan and Oscar Neebe with music and performances. Nearby, Winthrop Beach railroad station agents face extended hours 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and unrest over the longer day, echoing past eight-hour limits set after a Bedford Junction accident.
New York June 22 Charles W Brooke summarized for Mrs Fleming accused of poisoning her mother Mrs Bliss Aug 30 1895 at the Colonial Hotel clam chowder scene cited. Florence King memory cited. Assistant District Attorney McIntyre began to sum up for the people defending Dr Scheele denying arsenic deposits. court adjourned for charge to jury.
In New York on June 22 a fashionably dressed man named Louis Gourdain, an attorney from New Orleans, visited Mrs. Fleming at the Tombs. He said he could cast doubt on medical expert testimony by consuming arsenic in court today, after doctors stated a safe amount. He was referred to her counsel, Charles W. Brooke.
In Buffalo on June 22 Tommy Ryan from Syracuse defeated Shadow Maber of Australia in a twenty round welterweight bout before about two thousand spectators. Maber weighed 152 pounds to Ryans 147, and after a series of hard exchanges including blows to the kidneys, Ryan finally floored Maber with a decisive blow and Maber quit.
J H Moore a wealthy New Orleans liveryman registered at the Exchange Hotel in Montpelier on Friday, left his grip and clothes, wore fishing garb, and started down the Winooski River with plans to stay a week. He has not been seen since and authorities seek him amid possible drowning.
London June 22 In the Central Criminal Court Old Bailey recorder Sir Forrest Fulton urged the grand jury to return a true bill against Dr Jameson and fellow officers linked to the Transvaal raid including Hon Henry Coventry Major R White Colonel H F White Major Sir John Willoughby and Colonel Grey held for trial under the foreign enlistment act. The grand jury retired after the charge and had not yet returned by 7 pm.
In Superior Court yesterday Mark A. Proctor, jailed for swindling, faced perjury charges. He ran fake employment offices and charged fees for job placements, also using straw bail. Proctor pleaded not guilty.
Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 the banquet and reunion of the Congregational Sunday School superintendents of Boston opened the triennial Sunday school workers session at Tremont Temple. Speakers included Revs A A Berle and W H Davis and Hon S H Blake with remarks on Bible literacy and cross border support for early training programs.
The vestry of Park Street Church became a busy reception area as delegates for the Sun day school convention arrived in large numbers. About 200 accredited members are expected, with duplication of services due to hall sizes and Tremont Temple serving as the main gathering place.
The funeral of John Hopewell was held yesterday from his son John Hopewell Jr. s home at 82 Magazine Street Cambridge with Rev. Dr. Picknell presiding and burial at Mt. Auburn cemetery. De Soto Lodge of Odd Fellows Springfield attended. Charles W. Oxford was also buried yesterday from his residence with Rev. Dr. Phinney officiating and Masonic services at Cambridge Cemetery.
Washington June 22 a Medal of Honor was awarded to Frederick M Deland late private in Company D Forty-ninth Massachusetts Infantry for gallantry at Port Hudson Louisiana May 27 1863 He volunteered under heavy fire and helped fill a ditch with fascines to aid the assault Deland a resident of Great Barrington Massachusetts.
Russell voices a demand for a voice in the resolutions committee or convention. The prepared platform is as radical as possible and avoids endorsing Cleveland. B F Shively of South Bend is named governor candidate. Chicago convention delegates will be elected Tuesday in district caucuses, all supporting Matthews and free silver.
Illinois the Illinois State Democratic convention will likely complete naming a state ticket and delegates at large in one day. W Hi Hendricksen said the free silver faction plans to adopt a free silver platform and carry their point with 954 of 1069 delegates pledged. Altgeld expected to head the ticket amid a conference with awaiting free silver Democrats. Governors Altgeld arrived from Springfield to join talks as gold standard supporters are not expected to bolt.
Platform plans from the free silver faction in Chicago will sharply depose major presidential contenders as “straddlers.” The draft platform will be brief with a principal silver plank and a revenue tariff emphasis, naming Cuba only in passing and avoiding global-wide commitments.
Free silver Democrats in Columbus predict victory this week as delegates at large are chosen. McLean and Bookwalter are aligned, five others expected to contest for the two remaining seats. The convention will focus on the money issue with counties split between solid or partial gold standards, signaling a potential intra party fight.
J W Hinkley says Perry Belmont now in Paris will sail home to attend the national Democratic convention in Chicago as a Suffolk County delegate. Belmont travels to help in the drive for sound money against the silver craze. He claims English and French bimetallists warn that American silver agitation harms international bimetallism.
In Salem on June 22 the Superior Court read a sealed verdict awarding Mrs. Margaret Anderson in the $20,009 suit against John F. Hurley a verdict of $6,886. The award covers the $4,009 note, the $590 note, and accrued interest. Hurley plans to appeal to the full bench on exception.
Charles H. Ross was confirmed as a Chelsea board of aldermen patrolman last evening after a heated 10 to 5 vote. Certificates from the city physician and another doctor had declared him physically incapacitated for duty, but the veteran and Grand Army man was appointed under the veterans' preference act. He is about 60 years old.
Garret A Hobart receives broad praise in Paterson New Jersey where about six thousand citizens from both parties packed an armory in a citywide tribute. The procession and ceremony featured remarks by Judge John Hopper Mayor Braun and Governor Griggs praising Hobart and his character.
The silver party will nominate Teller for President. The organization, which has never run an election, will assemble in St. Louis on July 22 with over 1000 delegates, representation based on silver strength estimates across states and territories in 18%.
Commencement week at Boston College opened with the annual preparatory exercises and prize awards. Timothy J. Brosnahan S J distributed prizes including a $30 gold gift for essay Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to Charles H Reagan, with many medals and premiums across grammar, mathematics, algebra, arithmetic, German, and French subjects awarded to numerous students.
About four hundred Harvard class members gathered at the Vendome for a private dinner to celebrate their degree completion. Class President John C. Fairchild delivered a speech that sparked roaring elation as friends—W Frothingham R H Hallowell I W Kingsbury H R Storrs A Borden among others—kept the mood exuberant and the festivities rolling late into the night.
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
Benjamin H. Bristow, prominent lawyer and former U S Treasury secretary, died at his home 27 West Fiftieth Street New York today of peritonitis. Born Elkton Kentucky June 20 1832, he served as lieutenant colonel in the Twenty fifth Kentucky Infantry and held roles as U S district attorney solicitor general attorney general nominee and Treasury secretary.
Jeffery Quilty of South Boston dies at parents home 27 Newman street. He was active in social and yachts clubs and a former Battery A member. Funeral 8:30 a m Mass 9 a m at St. Augustine's Church Dorchester street. Salvatore Cantoni Italian banker 68 dies at Pay Shore home. Caleb Seagrave dies after stroke at Forest Hills Mass. Seagrave born Woonsocket Sept 3 1831. Survives widow a daughter of James Bucklin and two children. Director and president at Manufacturers National Bank and noted traveler with a large library.
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