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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
2
Consul-General Lee reports from Havana that Cuban military authorities under Madrid will expel convicted Americans rather than punish them locally. The cablegram says those found innocent will be released and those guilty sent out of the island, signaling a change in policy.
Captain-General Weyler, in a Havana interview, states he ignores newspaper chatter and will continue a fixed plan with his troops pressing rebels to enforce peace. He predicts similar actions in the eastern provinces once operations begin. Local papers praise McKinley’s inauguration remarks.
Madrid March 5 Premier Canovas met Carlist leaders who gave absolute denials of reports they planned an armed movement in support of Don Carlos. They stated such claims have no foundation.
Reports from Havana say Spanish Manzanillo and Cuba divisions clashed with a large patriot force near Camito and La Buey in Santiago de Cuba. After a two hour fight the patriots lost positions with heavy casualties. Spanish forces sustained eight dead, two captains two lieutenants a surgeon and forty seven wounded.
Melrose residents at a town meeting clashed over a 51 629 21 appropriation for school expenses. A. V. Lynde urged a 2000 cut, while Stewart and Barrett pushed kindergarten funding. Barrett offered 1000 from Congress if the town matched it. Final totals set and more funds expected next Monday. Tax rate likely 15 per 1000.
Mrs Brown complains her husband has been at the club every night for a week. Mrs Jones says her husband has done the same and denies seeing Brown’s husband for a week.
A passenger complains the train offers very limited smoking space in a small compartment while the conductor insists the train is a limited express. The brief exchange highlights restricted smoking facilities on the journey.
A child reports seeing a small alligator-like creature wriggling in the faucet. A caregiver asks if it is alive, and the child confirms. The exchange ends with a wry remark about not needing to boil the water for long, reflecting a humorous mishap.
In a Thursday noon service at 8S. H. Hayes chapel Abby Stanley Hayes daughter of the officiating clergyman and Wright Chamberlain Ly ford of New York were married. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. 8S. H. Hayes.
Bates Mareh Ann Matilda daughter of the late Martin Oates funeral services at 8 o clock Saturday March 6 at Mt. Auburn Chapel Morgan At Dorchester Amelia Blois wife of Ernest H Morgan aged 43 years 3 months 4 days funeral from home 16 Agendia street Field's Corner Sunday at 2 pm Friends invited Mayborn March 6 William Henry Mayborn aged 28 years funeral Sunday March 7 at Church of Good Shepherd Cortes street at 2 30 pm Member of Cabot Lodge O 8 St G and of Boston Commandery No 2 Members are invited to attend without further notice Bigelow At Toston suddenly March 4 Guil ford Dudley Bigelow aged 66 years 4 months 13 days Funeral absolutely private at residence of his son in law Warren T Billings No 8 Shepard street Cambridge at 2 pm Saturday March 6 Vinal In this city March 4 William L Vinal aged 42 years funeral Saturday March 6 at 11 30 am from St Peter's Episcopal Church Salem Train leaves Union station 10 45 am
A letter from Collegeville Pa recounts a infant with eczema spreading across the face eyes and hands. After five bottles Hood's Sarsaparilla allegedly cured two and a half years of torment restoring health and clear skin.
Fire broke out at the Sleeper schoolhouse in North Cambridge about 3 45 pm. Teachers and staff evacuated 350 pupils calmly with no sign of panic as firefighters investigated likely furnace causes near the north east units. Principal Miss A Estelle Ingraham noted hot air heating and a faint burning odor detected earlier in room No 7.
The article warns of explosive risk where Hanover and Washington streets and nearby blocks cross the partially finished subway. Fractured gas and water pipes run along the top and sides of the trench, with rain swelling planks and heavy cars triggering electric sparks that could ignite hidden vapors.
A physician warns that tobacco coffee and other substances harm health and urges stopping habits. It advocates Postum Cereal Drink as a natural, grain based alternative that supports vitality and red blood production, while warning against imitations.
The piece notes Old Colony Publishing Company pamphlets for Cuban patriots relief funded by a friend, praising historical and contemporary poets for shaping public mood. It argues pamphlets attract attention and may earn a place on Parnassus despite modest claims of fame.
The new administration and an extra session of Congress attract tourists to Washington this spring. An eight day tour, with hotel accommodations, Mt. Vernon, Philadelphia, New York stopovers, costs 27 dollars. Guided octet departs Boston March 18 26 April 2 May 4, with March 26 and April 20 trips to Old Point Comfort.
Brockton March 5 The Joslyn Express Company has restored to its pitiable employees the old wages reduced about a month ago due to dull business. John P Morse, head of the firm, said business is fast picking up and the improved outlook prompted wage restoration. The firm handles most of the large shoe shipments from local factories.
Smoke and sparks poured from a second floor register at the schoolhouse before teachers calmly evacuated hundreds of pupils. Firefighters quenched the blaze, with about 4000 in damages. An investigation by Gray is planned. no injuries reported.
A general alarm rang out for a lively fire in the boiler house of Poor Bros tannery in South Salem. The blaze was confined to the small brick store where it started and controlled within twenty minutes. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars, insured.
The new Secretary of the Navy arrived in Washington and met President McKinley. Senators Allison and Gorman and the Sergeant-at-Arms delivered the Senate’s formal notification. Ex-Speaker Reed and other officials visited. The White House hosted many callers, bands played in welcome, and Mrs. McKinley participated in receptions while a cold rain fell.
The upper branch of the Legislature passed Senator John Quinn s order for an investigation into the gas explosion with no debate. The House postponed action until Monday at Representative Dickinson s request. Representative Reed s opposition to Massachusetts attendance at the Tennessee exposition was defeated in a roll call.
The fourteenth reunion and banquet of the Old Hawes School Boys' Association will be held Thursday April 22 at Young's Hotel with the banquet at 6 7. The regular weekly meeting of Dartmouth Alumni is at Crawford House today at 1 o'clock with lunch served a la carte.
The Globe criticizes President McKinley's inaugural address as lacking protectionist focus. The Pall Mall Gazette calls his currency remarks vague and questions his authority on the merchant marine, noting English merchants see no need for alarm.
A valued hired girl asks her mistre ss to keep her job open after marriage arguing it was common in Chicago. The mistress recalls she never heard of such a custom but agrees to consider it. The exchange ends with a brief note on local practice.
Preparations announce a two week engagement starting next Monday in Boston. Sales show unusually large advance gates with patrons indicating fashionable and broad audiences. Sixteen performances are expected to sell out before opening night.
Washington March 5 The Cabinet avoided the Capitol stand as seats for heads of departments were not set in the Senate. Secretary Olney remained at the State Department due to matters delaying him and missed the invitation to join Mr McKinley at the Capitol. The arrangements were adjusted with front Senate seats offered but not taken.
President McKinley sent his cabinet picks to the Senate and the body promptly confirmed Mr Sherman while referring others to committees. Gage and Bliss to finance, Alger to military affairs, McKenna to judiciary, Gary to post offices, Long to naval affairs, Wilson to agriculture.
An advertisement claims a Chinese Hair Grower will surely grow hair on bald heads. Listed as New England Agents at 181 Tremont Street Room 21.
The discussion centered on appointing a head for the department to ensure just and judicial handling of disputes before the court where the secretary serves as reviewing judge. Mr. Hoar praised Mr. Bliss and suggested choosing assistant secretaries with the required qualifications to guide rulings. General Alger and Judge McKenna were not named and all nominations were confirmed.
Washington reports indicate late House officials will be renominated by the Republican caucus with no opposition. Rumors of a Tilton delegation bid for sergeant-at-arms against Russell faded. The Democratic caucus set for March 15 with three speakership candidates Richardson McMillin Bailey.
Ex Secretary Olney denies personal responsibility for Liliuokalani’s presence in the Senate diplomatic gallery. A February 26 letter from Senator Sherman explains the arrangement: two seats for the ex-Queen and her escort, to be provided from the diplomatic gallery allocations sent to Olney.
Washington report indicates President McKinley will appoint William W. Thomas of Maine as minister to Sweden and Norway, and Harold Sewall of Maine as minister to Hawaii. Thomas previously served twice as the U S diplomatic representative in Stockholm, and Sewall is the son of the Democratic vice presidential candidate and was formerly consul general at Apia, Samoa.
Patrolmen Jordan and Iinton of Lagrange Street station captured four alleged express thieves last night. Frank Martin, 19, of 218 Harrison Avenue, Joseph McCarthy, 17, of 38 Bennet Street, Edward Morse, 198 Bellcourt, and William J. Bourne, 22, of 22 Dover Street, were arrested after a capE and other goods were recovered from Martin’s room and the general express office on Kingston Street. The quartet are to be arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court today.
Fire gutted Union Elevator No. 2 in Peoria Illinois belonging to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy company. The plant with a capacity of 1,000,000 bushels held almost 900,000 bushels of wheat. Loss put near 350000 dollars.
Advertisement listing diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps available on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention. From The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manfg. Co.
A Toronto man testifies that Dr. Agnew's Heart Cure relieved severe heart disease after one dose. He says he could not lie down for 18 months due to suffocation before using the remedy and slept soundly after taking one bottle, with symptoms not returning.
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