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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
6
Washington March 5 The conference committee on the House Cuban resolutions approved the measures without a dissenting vote and without changes. The action signals unity on the Cuba policy among lawmakers and sets the stage for further House consideration.
The House and Senate concur that Cuba is in a state of public war with belligerent rights for the parties. Congress deplores wartime losses and urges the United States to use good offices for a people’s government in Cuba while keeping neutrality. It notes close U S Cuba ties and warns intervention may be needed to protect citizens' interests.
In Washington on March 5 Rep. Sherman chaired the foreign relations committee as the conference report on Cuban concurrent resolutions was presented. Hale urged delaying action to allow debate while Chandler urged strong measures, envisioning Cuba’s independence and potential U.S. annexation amid fears of war with Spain and European powers. The conference report was set as special order for Monday.
Students celebrate BU victory over Wesleyan in a campus rally at New York and New England station. Sprague Shattuck Rustin Thorn praised the win after the two to one BU edge, with Bates and BU upcoming debate in April.
In Rome March 6 crowds clashed with police as Radical orators incited attacks on Signor Crispi. Demonstrators rioted at his residence and the newspapers supporting the government, injuring several policemen. Milan reports a fresh police citizen clash with nine wounded.
Everett W. Burdett delivered a paper at Youngs on the legal status of electric and gas enterprises in Massachusetts. He discussed the growth, legislative levies, and permitting changes granting aldermen and selectmen power to issue location permits for poles.
Nicholas Marchand appeared before Judge Burke in Municipal Criminal Court on two counts. He is charged with forgery of a $100 Franklin Savings Bank discharge in the name Pierre Pomeo last May, and with breaking and entering John D. Gilman’s shop at 50 Simmer Street on March 4 with intent to steal. Bail set at $2000 for examination March 12 and $1200 for April grand jury.
The Plant line will greatly increase Boston to Halifax Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island service this season. The La Grande Duchesse with Olivette Florida and Halifax will run four trips weekly starting mid June. La Grande Duchesse costs over 600000 and carries 700 passengers with a contract speed of eighteen knots.
Premier Crispi announced in the Chamber of Deputies that Italy’s ministry had resigned and the King accepted the resignation. Crowds outside Monte Citorio shouted against the government while police ejected several from galleries. The House adjourned as it awaited the crown’s choice of successors and the Left threatened impeachment.
A reception for Henry L. Grouse of 46 Clarkson Street Dorchester was held Wednesday evening by close friends before his departure for Europe. The event featured a high quality musical and literary program including Talk on Shakspere by Frank Mac Grady and a tenor solo. Guests included Julia Rennison J Frank Waters Mabel Woods Henry Pray Olive Covel Walter Sexton Lillian Richfield Parker Morris. Grouse received a diamond ring from Frank Waters and will shortly travel to New York before sailing for Europe March 14.
Abraham Alpert was honored by the Young Men's Hebrew Association at his residence 69 Porter Street East Boston. The ceremony included presenting him with a handsome roll top writing desk as a gift from the society.
California mining engineer John Hays Hammond thanks Secretary Olney for Consul Manion’s efforts in his behalf after being arrested and released on bail in Johannesburg on treason charges. He expects a preliminary trial next week and asserts his innocence while noting good treatment.
Norwell and Co. display a large winter window memorial for the late Governor Frederic T Greensarge. A likeness rests on an easel with black crepe drapery and satin bows, flanked by wreaths, set against draped stars and stripes, creating an imposing tribute.
Despatch from United States Minister Terrell in Constantinople to Secretary Olney says no general massacre has occurred in the Sultan's possessions for two months and confidence grows that the violence has ceased.
A list of boys and children's clothing with prices including overcoats reefers ulsters and suits. Items range from 47c to 15.00 with categories such as short pants long pant suits and blouses. The pricing reflects a full catalog of winter apparel for youngsters.
Nick Burley of California and George Godfrey of Reynolds fight to a tame fifteenth round draw at City Point Athletic Club Music Hall before about five thousand. Earlier bouts featured Martin Flaherty vs Spike Sullivan a draw and Joe Mullin defeating Foley.
The Aldermen arrange a Music Hall bout on March 17 featuring George Dixon and Jerry Marshall in a 15 round match for Boston palates. Steve O Donnell challenges Owen Sullivan for a fight at the National Sporting Club. Jimmy Fleming Carroll wins a $0 judgment against Bob Fitzsimmons in El Paso. Dick Burge moves to welterweight challenging Kid Lavigne, leaving Mysterious Billy Smith sidelined amid forfeit issues. Young Stone of Roxbury invites Kid Carleton to Halifax in a 24 foot ring.
The record in the Holmes case arrived at the executive department in Harrisburg today. Governor signed the death warrant this afternoon, scheduling execution for May 7.
A new Chronograph club for bicycle timers formed in Waltham by J E Savell A Wood A O McGarrett J J Fecit W C Bond and H B Weston to aid self protection and assist racing meets. An excursion for newspaper men to view a new Waverly branch is planned with McGarrett in charge and a supper for scribes.
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