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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
4
An official communication from Admiral Sampson to Washington denies reports that U S Marines killed near Guantanamo were mutilated. The claim is labeled mistaken, attributing damage to Mauser bullets rather than deliberate mutilation, and the matter is presented as resolved in favor of Spain.
The article reflects on Harvard class day rites, noting the tree apportionment and elm scramble have evolved or ended. It anticipates continued brightness and symbolic rituals at John Harvard's statue, promising a brilliant observance under June skies.
The Cornell crew, taught by Courtney, again leads in a four mile race, toppling Harvard's English system and challenging Yale. The Ithaca method, an American stroke, outpaced Harvard by forty seven seconds with Yale four lengths back, signaling a shift in collegiate rowing.
Secretary Gage asks to end the law and delay stamp tax implementation until July 15 to avoid business disruption. The delay would prevent illegal look of documents and widespread embarrassment to banks and commerce until stamps are ready.
The speaker argues that a proposed amendment does not alter the act's character or purpose. It aims to avoid fifteen extra days of stamp taxes and reflects a commercial necessity due to the government's unreadiness to provide required stamps. The law should be amended now.
A detailed account of the Basquiri landing near Santiago during the Cuba campaign describes a spectacular debarkation by more than sixty vessels under naval fire protection. It notes no casualties, favorable weather, and the coordination between army and navy led by General Shafter, with next steps toward taking Santiago. It also includes local notes on Admiral Dewey, Dr. Grinfield Coxwell, and cultural items.
The Observant Citizen recaps John B. Moran’s recovery from bronchitis and notes officials photographed on a Westwood trip. It mentions Clerk Buck’s deft service, misconduct by conductors on a Shawmut avenue car, and Sandy Chapman’s success at the Grand Opera House. It also reports stolen yachts, Internal Collector Gill’s busy day, a judge praising William M. Blatt, and Mrs. Frank Wildes’s views on the Cavite battle reflecting headquarters opinion.
Minyon's Dyspepsia Pellets are advertised as a cure for indigestion constipation and all stomach disorders. The product is offered through druggists at 250 in the periodical listing.
In a heated exchange set in East Cambridge, John asserts shared blood and a united banner with Sam while Sam counters with caution recalling past betrayals at Lexington. The dialogue hints at lingering mistrust before any lasting brotherhood can form. D. A. M'CARTHY.
Frank Heath Jr reports in Godey’s Magazine July on U S coast defence artillery. The article extols 16 inch guns at Watervliet Arsenal weighing 127 680 pounds with 480 pounds of powder firing a 1000 pound shell ten miles at 2100 feet per second. claims ranges of five to eight miles could destroy battleships. It praises disappearing carriages and a ten inch gun achieving ten rounds in 14 minutes 42 seconds.
Twenty years ago weekly religious papers shrank to Harper’s Weekly size or smaller. The Independent of New York will, in July, switch to a weekly magazine format the size of the Century with eighty four pages, no illustrations except maps. Annual price drops from eight dollars to two, single copies from ten to five cents.
A mother writes to the Post complaining that two of her sons in the Navy on the warship Prairie received only part of a month’s pay. She notes deductions for clothing and gear and argues the government should furnish these items. She invites other readers to respond.
A sharp lawyer, Mr. Bradstreet, helps a stranded debtor by gifting jewelry to a former sweetheart, Doris Halsmere. The office boy recalls the scene and later learns of Bradstreet's engagement to Doris, with their marriage planned for January 20 at Holy Trinity Church.
A Chicago Record correspondent met a naval academy cadet who praises Constructor Hobson as highly skilled and knowledgeable. The piece also notes President Andrews of Brown University will lecture in Atlanta on Robert E. Lee during the Confederate veterans reunion and mentions King Menelek of Abyssinia possibly visiting Paris Exposition 1900 with plans to reach Jerusalem. Geronimo, aged ninety, remains active at Fort Sill and enjoys hunting when allowed from the reservation.
President McKinley has appointed sixty nine general officers to lead the war against Spain. Twelve are major generals and fifty seven are brigadier generals. The records of these leaders will be explored in a detailed story in next Sunday’s Post.
A collection of quick quips and humorous exchanges from Chicago News and Free Press. Jests about kissing the baby, fortune telling, fashion, servants, and an art student appear as light social vignettes and witty banter.
Explosions on Castle Island near noon yesterday were deliberate tests to remove a leaking mine. Workers divided 260 pounds of dynamite into sections and detonated them on the sea wall, causing large dust plumes, a seawall breach, and a dangerous near-miss that sent debris toward Pleasure Cove as a final blast tore the zinc case.
Michael E. Medvediev of the Imperial Opera Company arrived with Eugene Bernstein and Modert Altschuler and stayed at Parker House. He praised American life and Jewish rights, hopes to bring a Russian company here, and will perform at Tremont Temple tonight addressing Russians and Hebrews.
In Superior Court Judge Braley criticizes Brenton H. De Wolf as receiver of the Boston Daily Publishing Company for taking funds without court order. De Wolf admits $35 a week salary beyond allowed limits. bond stood at 50 000 dollars. The record notes 3060 dollars mis appropriated, with sureties L D Dickson L W Rockwell David B Parsons B F Bradbury and John Soley. The hearing paused until he remedies the deficiency.
Edward H. Gallagher a respected Roxbury resident died Wednesday night at 361 Dudley Street from heart failure. Born in Bally Shannon Ireland about sixty years ago he moved to the Highland district as a young man and built a prosperous contracting painting business. He previously lived on Northfield Street and leaves a wife several children and a son at Boston College.
The New York Stock Exchange rules that customers bear the war tax on stock sales at 2 per 100 shares, regardless of market value. The decision draws heavy street criticism while brokers note it will hardly curb speculative trading and may set a precedent for Boston to follow.
Democrats in Maine's first district nominate Rev. Luther F. McKinney of Bridgton to run against Speaker Reed. McKinney, once a New Hampshire congressman in 1886, returns to Bridgton after 25 years away and has served as minister to Colombia during Cleveland's second term. He was a Universalist minister before entering politics.
Miss Edna Hammond daughter of Mr and Mrs David B Hammond married Mr M Albert Gill of Wheeler Stenzel Co Boston last evening at the bride’s parents home 49 Lewis Everett. Rev George Hamilton Universalist officiated with Miss Helen Hammond as maid of honor and Thomas F Bowes as best man. The bride wore white mousse line de soie and carried bride roses. bridesmaid Rose Diaz wore organdic over lavender silk. After a wedding trip to New York Saratoga and Albany the couple will live at 12 Locust Street West Everett.
The Common Council approved revised 1898 ordinances and passed multiple loan orders for bath and swimming facilities at Orchard Park Jamaica Plain Cabot Street bath, Neponset River bath, and Long Island children facilities with $8500 total for baths and $30,000 boiler and $8500 surgical building upgrades at City Hospital.
A Jamaica Plain Carnival Association meeting at Association Hall outlined parade plans for the Fourth with a Green and Forest Hills route and a disband at Park Way. Chief marshal R. S. Barrows, staff Dr. J. C. Stedman, marshals Morison, Gray, Trott, Shea, and bicycle unit leader Underwood led organizing reports and prize funds exceeding $200.
The entry lists a breakfast menu with oranges Pettijohn with cream toast fresh boiled eggs rhubarb pie coffee and a lunch lineup including peas potato salad fruit cake meat balls and graham bread.
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