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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1898

Page

2

Munyon's Remedies Credited By Satisfied Patients

A collection of testimonials extols Munyon's remedies as life changing cures for deafness rheumatism bronchial trouble headaches catarrh and scrofula. Patients from Massachusetts towns praise rapid relief and urge consulting Munyon's physicians at no cost. Medicines sold by druggists with fifty seven cures mostly 25 cents a vial.

Munyon Henry Barstol Island Creek Mass Bernard Glancy Middleboro Andersonville Unson T. J. B. House Warner Ave Dorchester Joseph Bow City Hall Ave Boston

Tremont Temple Dinner Debates Cuban War and Maine Disaster

At a Congrega tional Club dinner in Limber Hall over 300 members heard John Hubbard of Boston preside. Speakers including Gorham D. Gilman and Rev W H Bolster discussed Hawaii Cuba and the Maine disaster with strong war and annexation views. A separate incident described a stowaway found trapped in a ship light leading to fatal injuries.

Congregational Club Lorimer Hall Maine John Hubbard Boston W. H. Bolster Outlook Committee Sherman Cuba United States Spain Hawaii

Ship's carpenter frees man trapped by brass ring

Police and harbor division crews freed Ferguson from a ship's dead light after a two and a half hour struggle. The injured man remained exhausted as doctors treated him with vaseline and stimulants before plans to cut away the heavy ring and move him. The incident raised war-preparedness talk.

Pom Ferguson Fraser Tony

Editorial Claims England Will Not Help Spain Over Cuba

The Daily News editorial from London on March 1 asserts Spain will receive no support from England against the United States. It accuses Spain of ruining Cuba and other colonies through corruption cruelty and misgovernment and says Spain must settle accounts with those affected without aid or sympathy from Britain.

London The Daily News United States Spain England Cuba

Stowaway Ferguson Stranded Aboard Barrowmore In Boston

George Ferguson, a stowaway from London aboard the Barrowmore, remained confined at Pier 1 East Boston after the ship’s arrival. He spent nearly six hours in a narrow outhouse like confinement with a porthole to the water and a deadlight opening, begging to land as officers planned to return him to his origin.

Furguson Barrowmore George Furguson London Grand Junction Wharf Boston Ferguson America

A Little Will Do A Call To Caution And Health

A string of cautions on small actions preventing big trouble urges prompt chilly weather response and medical stimulant use. It cites Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a recommended aid and warns against inferior whiskey. Lt. H H Whittlesy reports no news from Captain Sigsbee in Havana or the Key West court of inquiry.

Duffy Liieutenant H. H. Whittlesy Bureau of Navigation Sigsbee Havana Court of Inquiry Key West

Countrywide military prep accelerates as crisis looms

The nation mobilizes coastal defenses, reinforces forts and arsenals, enrolls merchant steamships for naval use, inspects camps and barracks, and speeds gun mounting and coal station readiness. Officials say these steps do not indicate an imminent war.

Lighter Grace Cushing Delivers Shot for Fort Warren Battery

The harbor lighter Grace Cushing owned by Captain Alfred Sorensen towed from Somerville to Fitchburg railroad where it loaded fifty tons of shot. The ammunition was landed at Long Island and Fort Warren for use on 10 inch guns. A second consignment of about thirty tons was moved from the same railroad to Winthrop for the mortar battery.

Manning Coaling Up Sparks Sailor Rumor of Cuba Trip

The revenue cutter Manning was coaling at Rowe's wharf yesterday amid rumors it would sail for Key West or Havana. The speculation could not be verified.

Rowe’s Wharf Key West Havana

Court of Inquiry to Return to Havana for Evidence

Navy telegram from Admiral Sicard at Key West says the Court of Inquiry will begin in Key West and must resume in Havana to obtain evidence from divers after more work on the wreck. The note dispels rumors that the inquiry would not go to Havana.

Washington Navy Department Sicard Key West Havana

Report of Inquiry Delayed by Key West Testimony

The Court of Inquiry toward the Maine's loss will take testimony in Key West for days, then return to Havana to examine the muddied wreck site. After collecting evidence, the court must deliberate to reach findings. A Cuban mail from Havana dated Feb 23 includes Captain Sampson’s note stating civilian witness testimony may be of no consequence.

Court of Inquiry Key West Havana Maine Long Sampson

Captain Sampsons Letter on Maritime Hearing Plans

The letter notes that all Maine officers have testified and divers will add evidence. The Right Arm crew reported to Captain Sigsbee. Testimony from two harbor citizens is anticipated though not crucial. The writer plans to return to Key West for further officer and crew testimony and may revisit the area after divers progress.

Maine Sigsbee Key West

Secretary Long Meets President at White House Conference

Secretary Long met with the President at the White House early tonight then returned to the hotel around 10 o clock.

Secretary Long White House

Quiet White House as Maine affair discussed

At the White House amid utmost quiet several visitors including Secretaries Long and Alger and Representative Dingley discussed the Maine matter. Dingley denied reports that New York finance circles were being sounded for a possible emergency bond issue and Gage called such claims false.

White House Long Alger Representative Dingley Maine Dingley New York Gage Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Maine blown up, diver to testify on wreck details

Karl Decker reports that the Maine was destroyed by a mine or dynamite under the starboard bow near the ten inch magazine. Diver Martin Redding will travel to Washington to recount injuries to the wreck, supporting claims the Maine was wrecked by an outside agency and cannot be raised.

Key West Fla Karl Decker Maine Board of Inquiry Martin Redding Washington Secretary Long United States Havana Harbor

Boston Defences Lacked Against Naval Attack Warned

Lieutenant Erastus M Weaver warned Chickatawbut Club in Boston that harbor fortifications were inadequate to repel warships and that the city could be bombarded from Broad Sound within twenty four hours of war declaration. Generals Dudley and Mathews endorsed his views as sober and urgent. Major Young chaired the dinner.

Greaver Chickatawbut State House Nahant Dudley Mathews Boston Erasmus M. Weaver Regular Army Fort Warren Broad Sound Young’s Weaver N. A. M. Dudley Thomas R. Mathews Charles A. Young Liv England Alexandria Germany Port Au Prince Andrew Point Allerton Ames Boards of Trade

Self-Hypnotism and Breaking Harmful Habits

The piece argues that habit creates a hypnotic state making addicts cling to drugs coffee and tobacco despite misery. It urges quitting through Postum Food Coffee as a safe substitute that resembles real coffee yet nourishes brain and nerve tissue and promotes red blood formation.

A Timely Word on Boston Harbor Defense

A Boston article argues for coastal fortifications to protect Boston and its harbor from expected wartime bombardment. It emphasizes fort guns, range finding, and trained gunners as essential, noting Broad Sound and Nahant to Point Allerton as vulnerable approaches and urging immediate peacetime defense planning.

Boston Harbor Defense and the Sea Threat to Cities

A Boston era speaker warns that major coastal cities are vulnerable to naval attack and bombardment. He argues harbor fortifications are essential, cites 1863 Boston defenses and naval limits, and urges business leaders to insure property and prepare for siege alongside a strong fixed coastal defense program.

Guns That Would Prevent A Modern Warship Anchoring

A historical analysis discusses coastal defenses able to deter modern warships from anchoring within bombardment range. It examines artillery range, sea power balance, and fortress effectiveness, citing era experiments and strategic debates.

Birth of Maine Sailor in Havana Draws Officials

Senator Proctor Colonel Parker and Consul General Lee will pay respects to Captain-General Blanco at 1 p m tomorrow. One body recovered but not identified. wounded to Dry Tortugas and Key West aboard the Bache. Spanish divers not examined. Captain Sigsbee pleased to recover his Order of the Red Eagle and 1883 London gold medal.

Havana Proctor Parker Lee Blanco Sigsbee London

Wainwright On Deck As Maine Wreck Cleanup Advances

Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright recovers after rest and says he feels renewed. Captain McGee orders hiring lighter vessels to remove debris, aiding body recovery and wreck clearance. Divers struggle to retrieve remaining remains amid tangled air tubes and obstructed upper wreckage. Senator Proctor provides little public input. Captain Sigsbee hopes Bache returns with wounded and the dead ready for coffins.

Wainwright The Maine McGee Right Arm Senator Proctor Sigsbee

Captain Sigsbee Mail Receives Grief and Praise

Captain Sigsbee continues to receive letters in large numbers from mourners and well wishers. He replies to Maine sinking queries promptly. A brother of a deceased man writes of home celebrations amid his death. Chaplain Chidwick is praised by Captain Sigsbee for his cheerful, effective service.

Sigsbee Maine Chidwick Possie

Battle near Santa Ines hills leaves Cuban losses

La Lucha reports a February battle in Puerto Principe province with 181 Cubans killed and wounded. Spanish forces of 2400 infantry and 400 cavalry faced 300 Cubans. 87 Cubans fell, including Colonel Alvaro Rodriguez and Commandant Angel Rocio.

Havana la Lucha Puerto Principe Santa Ines Hinojosa Jiminez Castellanos Alvaro Rodriguez Angel Rocio

American Wringer Co Makers at Franklin and Arch Streets

The American Wringer Company operates from 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street, manufacturing clothes wringers man gles and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.

The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

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