Spaniards Describe Brave Man’s Headbutt Incident
Correspondence from Surmit reports Spaniards claim a brave man butted his head against the gel in a confrontation. Details are sparse, with emphasis on the act rather than motive or outcome.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1897
Page
6
Olney declines full Ruiz correspondence despite call for inquiry
Secretary Olney sends an abstract of the Ruiz case to the Senate, citing public interest. He details Ruiz a Cuban-born naturalized citizen who died in Cuban prison after alleged neglect and conflicting Cuban and Spanish reports. He calls for a thorough joint investigation with U S and Spanish authorities with U S consul involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olney
Senate
Ruiz
Richard Ruiz
Philadelphia
Cuba
Minister de Lomé
His Majesty
United States
U.S. Citizen Charles Scott Arrests in Cuba Highlighted
The President submits telegrams from Consul General Lee about American Charles Scott arrested in Regla Cuba. Feb 20 message reports 264 hours without contact and calls for release with Naval help if needed. Subsequent dispatches note solitary confinement and harsh conditions before release pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Senate
Charles Scott
Lee
State Department
United States
Regla
Havana
Anther Ruiz
Guanabacoa
Scott
Mr. Lee
Alsien
Amerig ” Gs Company
Scovel
Danger in soda as medicine cautioned by doctors
The piece warns against using common soda to treat heartburn and sour stomach, noting risks from irritation and possible fatal intestinal complications. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safer, non-cathartic cure, sold by druggists for 50 cents a package, with a free booklet offered by the Stuart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlandson
Stuart
Wuerth
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Lee Olney correspondence and Casanas arrest details
The New York World reports February correspondence between Mr. Lee and Secretary Olney from the 5th to the 19th. General Lee sought Scovel’s removal to Havana but failed. Casanas was arrested on February 13 with unclear charges. Lee called the proceedings a great outrage and noted Casanas resided in Sagua and registered as an American in Havana in 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Weyler Expected to Be Recalled from Cuba
A Havana dispatch says Weyler's son Don Fernando arrived in New York and that Weyler plans departure with Na varro sending Legazpi to Caibarien. Officials deny his resignation, but his recall is expected any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Weyler
Don Fernando
Navarro
Legazpi
Caibarien
Spanish Troops Battle Patriots Near Siguranca Cuba
Spanish forces in the interior near Siguranca Santa Clara Province clashed with patriots, killing 52 of the rebels and seizing four cases of dynamite while destroying rebel resources. Spanish losses were nine wounded. Additional reports cite encounters in western provinces with 95 patriots killed and 10 prisoners, and 10 Spanish dead with 69 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Siguranca
Santa Clara
Chicago pastor eyed for Havana consul general post
The Chicagoan Richard S. Martin pastor of the Western Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church is reported to have assurances that President McKinley will appoint him consul-general to Havana, replacing General Fitz Hugh Lee. Martin visited Canton two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Tribune Today
United States
Havana
Malden Aldermen Fail to Confirm Nominees for City Posts
In Malden, March 2, Aldermen rejected confirmation of Charles E Basford for fire commissioner and Nathan M Hunnewell for inspector of buildings. The mayor announced new appointments including George A Wetherbee city engineer, Charles H Daniels special police, Hunnewell inspector, and Edward J Connell fire commissioner. An additional street light request for 2000 was criticized after finance review. The $332,500 appropriation bill passed with $16500 for salaries and $5000 for cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Charles E. Basford
Nathan M. Hunnewell
Alderman Savage
George A. Wetherbee
Charles H. Daniels
Edward J. Connell
Stiles
Notable Authors Read for Invalid Aid at Steinert Hall
An author reading benefiting the Invalid Aid Society ran late and overlong. Notable participants included Kate Gannett Wells, Julia Ward Howe, Hezekiah Butterworth, J. L. Harbour, Kate Tannett Woods, Henry S. Washburn, Lillian Whiting, Louise Chandler Moulton, and others with musical contributions by Gertrude Miller and friends. A sizable audience attended despite the longer-than-advertised program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinert Hall
Invalid Aid Society
Kate Gannett Wells
Hezekiah Butterworth
Julia Ward Howe
Edwin Booth
J. L. Harbour
Papa
Kate Tannett Woods
Henrys. Washburn
Bedford
Lillian Whiting
Louise Chandler Moulton
Charles Follen Adams
Yacob Strauss
Willis Boyd Allen
Charles G. Ames
Emily Selinger
Katherine E. Conway
Nathan Haskell Cole
Gertrude Miller
Clayton Johns
Anna Miller Wood
Arthur Foote
Helen B. Wright
H. H. A. Beach
Bryan Would Win, Democratic Club Meeting Claims Victory
Massachusetts Democratic Club meeting at the American House featured Rev. Herbert N. Casson of Lynn as speaker. He asserted that if a presidential election occurred then Bryan would win by at least 300000 votes and urged broader Democratic organization and education of voters in the state. He noted Hearst backing a Bryan daily in New Hampshire with first edition due within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Democratic Club
American House
Herbert N. Casson
Lynn
Bryan
Casson
New Hampshire
W. B. Hearst
The
New York Journal
La Prevoyance Ball Unites Boston French Community
La Prevoyance, the mutual benefit society for French speakers in Boston, held its seventeenth annual costume ball in Arcade Hall. The event blended French and American flair with Parisian costumes, a grand march led by Francis Kenick and wife, and about 200 couples joining in French waltzes and galops with guests including Italian, Greek, and French consuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Stars and Stripes
Arcade Hall
la Prevoyance
Boston
Yvette Guilbert
Boulanger
Paris
Anna Held
Miles
Clara Mexal
Sophie Despaux
Gabrielle Bartur
Angelique Bartur
Josephine Mathias
Adrienne Mathias
Battalion Drill at East Armory Impresses Large Crowd
About 1500 spectators watched the Ninth Regiment Battalion drill at East Armory East Newton. Major Grady commanded in place of ill Captain Keefe. The event featured a precision guard mount a battalion formation and a notable first aid display led by Major William H. Devine with litter and triangular bandaging. Diplomas from the Massachusetts Emergency and Hygienic Association were awarded to officers who completed the first aid course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
East Armory
East Newton
D. J. Keefe
Grady
Ninth Regiment
Benjamin J. Flanagan
James Molloy
Murray and
Hayes
Barry and Sullivan
William H. Devine
Massachusetts Emergency and Hygienic Association
Grady’s Weaver
Waterfront Trade and Ship News At Fisher's Wharf
Large fish landings mark the Lenten opening with 1,244,000 pounds of mixed fish and haddock and cod price ranges noted. The cutter Alga, now Burgess 45-footer, and built in 1888, is bought by Albert Geiger. Gas buoy reports and February port arrivals are listed amid vessel maintenance at Atlantic works and shipyard repairs. The Pocahontas arrives from the Mediterranean with fruit after a swift winter passage. the Geneva wreck near San Domingo is reported, with Stan improvements to steamers Norse King and Scottish King awaiting crews.
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T Wharf
Haddock
Alga
Albert Geiger
Charles Longfellow
James
Fisher's
Whrf
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
New York
Halifax
N.C
Geneva
Smith
Vache
San Domingo
Barbadoes
Cape Hatteras
Bucksport
Johns. Emery & Co
Sterling
Atlantic Works
Paoli
Antwerp
Baltimore
Saunders
Copper stocks rise and retreat amid brisk market activity
Copper stocks boom with Boston Montana and Butte & Boston leading gains before profit taking. Butte & Boston fluctuates while Centennial and Lake show strength. new ore finds spur optimism for Calumet conglomerate. Osceola stock expected to rise despite cross cut debates as earnings data emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston
Richardson, Ill & Co
Butte
New York Sun
Butte & Boston Company
Messrs. Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co
Atlantic
Wolverine
Centennial
Boston
Centennial Lake Authority
Calumet
Kearsage
Kearsarge
Arnold
Clark
Lake Superior
Osceola
Merced
Pinkham
Boston Stock Exchange Daily Prices Report
Official report from the Boston Stock Exchange on March 2 lists the day’s highest and lowest prices, with the closing figures, and bid and asked quotes.
Campbell v. Boston Gas Light case postponed to forenoon
The Campbell versus Boston Gas Light Co case before Judge Adams was postponed from yesterday and will likely be heard this forenoon. Witnesses include Professor McVey New York official toxicologist Treasurer Addicks gas company general manager Chief Engineer Walter Addicks Woods superintendent Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Boston Gas Light Company
Adams
Boston
Professor McVey
New York
Addicks
Browns death questioned after US inquiry
The United States district attorney ordered an investigation into the death of Frederick Brown in Concord New Hampshire. Brown once owned the Union Drug Company and faced charges of using the mails with intent to defraud. He reportedly died at Margaret Pillsbury Hospital after a default in the US commissioners court, with his bondsman Melville A Wescott unable to produce proof of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Attorney
Concord
N. H
Frederick Brown
Union Drug Company
United States Commissioner’s Office
Margaret Pillsbury Hospital
Melville A. Wescott
Brown
Legal docket highlights from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
The March 2 session lists cases across civil and superior courts including Butchers' Slaughtering & Melting Association vs Commonwealth and multiple actions against transportation and railroad firms. Notable entries include Stocker estate policy suit, Garrity injury suit, and numerous orderings and jury sessions with verdicts and trials ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court For the
H. Dudley
J. Elder
W. C. Wait
Smith
Boston & Maine Railroad Association
S. K. Hamilton
D. N. Crowley
de Lisle
Ward
Groves
Wilson
Singer Manufacturing Oe
Reynolds
Harmon
Thomson Ve. Aiennet
Mead
Bowker
Hurley
McShane
Alger
Boston
Woman's crowning glory falls with age warning
An old Boston advertisement touts J. H. Woodbury remedies for hair loss dandruff and itchy scalp at 11 Winter street offering a beauty book and a sample facial soap or cream for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Damages Sought in Wakefield Road Defect Case
Superior Court in Cambridge hears Hunt vs Wakefield over injuries from a defective highway. Verdict for plaintiff at 2500 dollars. Attorneys listed. Also cases Cochrane Carpet Co v Commonwealth and John Cochrane v Commonwealth involve land taken by the Metropolitan Sewerage Board. Attorneys named.
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Maynard
Frederick Stocker
Boston Mutual Life Association
H. R. Bailey
Niles & Carr
John Garrity
Samuel Lombard
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
J. R. Moran
G. R. Swasey
Spaulding
Forbes Lith. Mfg. Co
Moroney
Boston & Me
Chase
West End
R. R
Same
Henderson
Berkman
Daily
Huber
Curtis
Reagan
Norton
Norfolk
St. R. R
Walton
Wakefield & S
Whalen
Rush
Walcott
Crosby Steam G. & W. Co
Hollines
Brookline Gas
Lt. Co
Albert
Parker
Sherman
William T. Allen
City of
Boston
Antington Avenue
W. C. Wait
F. E. Hurd
John O'Toole
James P. Collins
George Lacy
L. M. Child
W. Schofield
Martin
Gloucester St. R. R
Burke
Middlesex
Cambridge
Mason
C. J. Hunt
Town of
Wakefield
Aintiff
S. K. Hamilton
Artlett & Anderson
J. M. Hallowell
Commonwealth
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Browns
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Tremont St
Dr. Warren
Warren Remedies CO
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Meurer
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Hathaway
Larkin
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Schlager
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