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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1896

Page

2

Demonstrations in Valencia Against United States Over Cuba

A Valencia mob of about 3000 shouted death to the Yankees in protest of US policy on Cuba. Authorities protected the American consulate and rioters redirected to the French consulate while France was cheered as a potential ally. The Duke of Tetuan met with the American minister amid intensified government orders to curb anti US protests.

Madrid Valencia United States France Spain America Taylor Duke of Tetuan

Victorian freighter feared lost off Queenstown coast

The Leyland line liner Victorian, en route from Liverpool to Boston with distresses signals near Queenstown, has disappeared. Locals suspect a collision or a wreck on rocks, while the ship’s crew, cargo, and fate remain unconfirmed as search efforts continue.

Leyland Line Boston Liverpool Queenstown

Former Concord official pleads guilty to embezzlement

Charles W. Sanford former tax collector for Concord Massachusetts appeared before Judge Sheldon in East Cambridge and admitted embezzlement. He received a prison term of three to five years with the first day in solitary confinement.

Concord Mass Charles W. Sanford Sheldon East Cambridge

Fire Threatens Large Malden Bicycle Works

A double alarm from Box 27 at 4 PM battled a blaze in Malden on Commercial Street. The fire originated in a building owned by O. B. Hall and housed H. OH Richards Cycle Company, a bicycle factory and store, posing a major hazard to the area.

Malden O. B. Hall Commercial Street H. OH. Richards

Killing in Cuba sparks US commission talk and fatal battle report

Havana reports patriot Basito Guerra dead with 60 killed and 150 wounded near Mamey Sagua on March 1. A French estate manager Bernado Duarte shot while flag raising. patriots burn sugar houses and estates including Bethart property. A spy arrest linked to Olivette arrival and a series of arson at tobacco and estate sites.

Havana Basito Guerra Mamey Sagua Oyalita Bernado Duarte Domingo Bethart Bea Olivette Tampa Morro Castle New York Vuelta Abajo Gabfre, Sabato Pazo Real de Guane Guacamaga, Tunas and Carmen Estates

End of Cuba War Talk by Henri Rochefort

Rochefort argues any U S intervention would force Spain to quit Cuba quickly. He predicts Spanish war costs would rise, sparking a revolution at home and the possible overthrow of the monarchy as Cuban loss proves decisive. He also foresees a strong republican element in Spain ready to govern if opportunity arises.

Henri Rochefort Cuba New York Spain United States Abyssinia House of Savoy la Republique Ruiz Zorrilla Castelar Ribot Dupuy France Sagasta

Sagasta warns of belligerency risk in Spain crisis

Sagasta declares recognition of belligerents would trigger serious consequences for the United States and Spain. He warns war or negotiation, cites Cuban insurrection, Monroe doctrine fears European powers uniting against US dominance, and urges cautious diplomacy to avoid isolation. He pledges support if war comes.

New York Journal Today Sagasta Spain Liberal Party Cleveland Senate United States Europe

Barcelona Officials Apologize Over Valencia Riots

Madrid dispatch reports Barcelo na is quiet after meetings in Valladolid Granada and Oviedo urging firm government action. Valencia governor apologizes to the US consul as the consulate is attacked by rioters with stones and missiles.

Madrid Barcelona Valladolid Granada Oviedo Valencia United States

Cadiz Arsenal Ramping Up Gun Production

Madrid reports the Cadiz arsenal is at full capacity making guns and artillery cartridges with great activity and high effort across the facility.

Madrid Cadiz

Hill's Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Hill Medicine Co

An advertisement touts Hill's Rheumatism and Goat Cure as a universal remedy. The Hill Medicine Co located on 19th Street in New York City invites readers to request their circular for more information.

HILL Hill Medicine Co 19Th St Newark City

Resolutions of Governor Greenhalge staff honor his leadership

The governor's staff, meeting after his death, praise Frederic T. Greenhalge as a great leader and loyal citizen. They cite his generosity, integrity, and justice in public and private life. They extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and say his example will inspire higher deeds.

Frederic T. Greenhalge

Funeral plans set for Governor Greenhalge in Lowell

Legislature and Executive Council decide 200 total attendees at the church service 120 lawmakers and 80 state officers will attend along with a public memorial in Boston on Patriots Day. A joint Senate House committee will attend and a distinguished orator will deliver the memorial remarks.

Executive Council Samuel E. Winslow Lowell B. J. Lang Senate Greenhalge First Congregational Church Boston Common Commonwealth House of Representatives

Fruit and Produce Exchange Mourns Governor with Eulogies

The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange held a special meeting yesterday morning to honor the deceased Governor. President Thomas S. Wentworth presided as members delivered speeches praising the Governor, noting his recent service and loss.

The Boston Fruit) and Produce Exchange Thomas S. Wentworth

Sarsaparilla Health Pill Adopts Funeral Resolutions

A banquet audience mourned a member believed to be dead, with tributes noting the loss to the exchange. Resolutions were adopted and the president plus two members were asked to attend the funeral, while an ad for Hood S Pills at 25 cents highlighted a pure vegetable remedy.

Members Pay Respect to Governor Greenhalge Death

At 1 o clock yesterday afternoon the Boston Chamber of Commerce met in special session to take action upon the death of Governor Greenhalge. Vice President Soper presided and noted this was the chamber’s first call to address the governor’s passing.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Greenhalge Soper Chamber

Powers and duties during Governor vacancy outlined

The text states that during a Governor and Lieutenant-Governor vacancy, the council or a majority may perform all acts the Governor or Lieutenant-Governor could, if present. The Governor's military staff may remain after the Chief Executive's death but can be removed by the acting Governor.

Notable Honorary Pallbearers and Ushers Named

The family selects a list of honorary pallbearers and ushers for the Governor event. Names include George F. Hoar Lucius Tuttle Hosea M. Knowlton William S. Knox Rodney Wallace Curtis Guild Jr C F Allen Franklin Nickerson William F. Courtney Henry N. Sheldon Charles W. Eliot Charles S Lilley and others with Colonel William A Bancroft Richard F. Barrett George B Billings Roland Boutwell Willis Burbank William M. Butler F A Buttrick Walter Clifford Charles P. Curtis Jr Daniel Kent L H Kileski Robert H Kneil George H Lyman Dana Malone J Edward Mullen Charles D Palmer Joseph N Peterson George R Richardson.

George F. Hoar Worcester Lucius Tuttle Boston Hosea M. Knowlton New Bedford William S. Knox Lawrence Rodney Wallace Fitchburg Curtis Guild, Jr C. F. Allen Hyde Park Franklin Nickerson Lowell William F. Courtney Henry N. Sheldon Harvard College Charles W. Eliot Charles S. Lilley Middlesex County Bar William A. Bancroft Cambridge Richard F. Barrett Concord George B. Billings Roland H. Boutwell Belmont Willis P. Burbank William M. Butler

Burial case chosen for dead chief magistrate

Yesterday morning Colonels Winslow and Kenny visited the Lockhart establishment on Causeway street and selected a cedar state casket for the late chief magistrate. The design resembles the one used for Oliver Ames and is described as the conqueror pattern with square ends, tufted satin trim, and white jewelled satin interior.

Winslow Kenny Lockhart Causeway Street Oliver Ames

Governor's role outlined as resolutions adopted

The passage notes appropriate resolutions were adopted regarding the Governor of the Commonwealth and that a meeting planned for Monday next was voted not to be held.

Commonwealth

Governor In Fact and Acting Roles Across Massachusetts History

A discussion of constitutional roles when governor or lieutenant governor dies, detailing how acting governors are treated, salary questions, and the line of succession. It covers historical examples from 1799 to 1909, including Moses Gill and Thomas Talbot, and clarifies that the secretary of state does not assume the governorship.

Roger Wolcott Increase Sumner Moses Gill Thomas Talbot Washburn United States Senate Talbot General Court Gill Commonwealth Thomas Dawes Caleb Strong Executive Council

Mourning Emblems Display Across City After Governor's Death

Black festoons and pyramids adorn the State House Bulfinch front and the colonnade. The main entrance bears a black on white inscription honoring Frederic T. Greenhalge and referencing Governor George D. Robinson. City Hall and shops also dress in mourning as national colors appear around entrances.

State House Frederic T. Greenhalge George D. Robinson City Hall

Funeral Guns Mark Governor’s Staff Tribute

Officers of the late governor's staff held a meeting to plan resolutions and a floral tribute. The staff will attend the funeral in a body at 11 o'clock Monday with Battery A and Battery C firing minute guns from 8 am, culminating in a seventeen-gun salute, per regular army rules.

Adjutant-General Champlin Bunting Hall Lowell Carl A. Woodruff Fort Warren

No School Monday for Governor Greenhalge’s Funeral

Boston public schools will not hold sessions on Monday March 9 1896 the funeral day for Governor Frederic T Greenhalge. Flags on school buildings will be flown at half mast. TSAAC F PAUL President School Committee.

City of Boston Frederic T. Greenhalge Massachusetts TSAAC

Praise for the Dead Statesman in School Exercise Note

Disjointed OCR notes indicate words of praise for a deceased statesman and reference boxen for the dead. No official notice was sent out regarding exercises in public schools in respect to the matter.

Boxen

Ingenious Photographry and a City Hall Salary Debate

A historic discussion covers a remarkable new photography method claimed to reveal internal anatomy and aid medical insight. The piece also notes Alderman Huntley proposing a salary raise for the fire chief from 1650 to 1800, and Mayor Perry's joint-session address praising Governor Greenhalge's integrity.

Huntley Wright Perry Alderman Moore Massachusetts Greenhalge

Memorial Observances Held In Boston Schools For Governor Greenhalge

Schools across the city dedicated part of the day to exercises on the life and work of Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge. At Prince, the governor’s portrait hung in mourning above the desk. Rice Grammar prepared biographical sketches read by pupils. Girls' High and Girls' Latin School readers discussed the state loss. Special memorials are planned for next week.

Frederic T. Greenhalge Prince School Rice Grammar School

Thurman Club in East Boston Honors Late Governor

The Thurman Club adopted resolutions praising the late governor's fairness and firmness. Members expressed sympathy to the governor's bereaved family and affirmed Democratic gratitude for his public service to the people.

Thurman Club East Boston

Represent the City. Arrangements for the Boston Delegation

The City Council committee to represent Boston at Governor Greenhalge's funeral met at City Hall. A special car will take them to Lowell at 11:30, with Mayor Quincy and floral tribute arranged by Chairman Lee and Messenger Peters. They will attend the church service and return, while only a few family members and none of the outside delegations will accompany the body to the cemetery.

Greenhalge City Hall Lowell Quincy Lee Peters

Close City Hall for Governor Greenhalge Funeral

Mayor Josiah Quincy issues a formal notice to Alvah Peters directing the City Hall to close at 2 PM on Monday March 9 1896 for the funeral of Massachusetts Governor Frederic T Greenhalge. The Office of the Mayor dated March 6 1896 conveys the order to the city messenger.

City of Boston Alvah H. Peters Frederic T. Greenhalge Massachusetts Josiah Quincy

Young Men’s Democratic Club Expresses Sympathy

The executive committee of the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts sent a condolence message to Mrs. Greenhalge at Lowell. The note, signed by Secretary Robert T. Paine Jr., conveyed profound sympathy for the Commonwealth’s bereavement.

Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts

Courts Adjourn for Governor Greenhalge Funeral

State and county courts adjourn until Tuesday in respect for Governor Greenhalge. Municipal Civil Court suspends until Tuesday while Municipal Criminal Court resumes Monday. Clerks’ offices in the courthouse will close after noon Monday.

Greenhalge Municipal Civil Court Municipal Criminal Court Court House Pemberton Square

Somerville Honors Governor Greenhalge at Special Session

Mayor Albion A. Perry delivered a grand eulogy for the late Governor Greenhalge at a joint Somerville City Council session. Resolutions were adopted by rising vote as aldermen and common council approved the finance committee report. Appropriations exceeded a half million dollars with one change noted.

Albion A. Perry Somerville Greenhalge Aldermen Joist Sression Finance Committee

Sirloin Club Holds Special Meeting For Governor Ty Greenhalge

A special meeting at Young's Hotel discussed the death of Frederic Ty Greenhalge the late governor. The Sirloin Club members who first backed his candidacy formed a five member committee to attend funeral exercises in Lowell. The named attendees are Michael J. Murray Charles Frederick Allen David W Farquhar Abraham C Richards and Augustus M Bearse.

Sirloin Club Young’s Hotel Frederic Ty Greenhalge The Commonwealth Sirlon Club Lowell Michael J. Murray Charles Frederick Allen David W. Farquhar Abraham C. Richards Augustus M. Bearse

City leaders hold joint meeting on Governor Greenhalge’s death

In Haverhill on March 6 both branches of the city government convened a joint session. Mayor Brickett presided and delivered an address regarding the death of Governor Greenhalge.

Parliament of Man Memorial Service for Frederic T. Greenhalge

The Parliament of Man will hold a memorial service at Music Hall Sunday at 3 p m for Frederic T. Greenhalge. An address by James Logan Gordon will honor his memory, with hymns by Sanford Keith Gurney and a solo by O J Hackett.

Parliament of Man Frederic T. Greenhalge Music Hall James Logan Gordon Sanford Keith Gurney O. J. Hackett

Lynn Republicans Schedule March 13 Caucuses

Lynn Republicans met to fix a date for caucuses to elect delegates to state and district conventions. Friday March 13 was agreed upon. A committee presented resolutions on the death of Governor Greenhalge, which were adopted.

Lynn Republican City Committee James E. Odlin Thomas F. Pedrick Edward Randall Greenhalge

Floral tributes for funeral services announced

A large display of flowers is planned for the funeral next Monday with special designs ordered by the Governor's council staff Grand Army posts Middlesex Club Boston City Council Clover Club Sirloin Club Kearsarge Veterans state departments and many individuals. Galvin Bros will arrange designs in the Lowell church after traveling there to finalize preparations.

Governor's Council Grand Army Middlesex Club Boston City Council Clover Club Sirloin Club Kearsarge Lowell Galvin Bros

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Drapes Colors for Governor Greenhalge

At a special meeting the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company mourned Governor Greenhalge. A committee of officers and eight members attended the funeral and the company colors were draped for thirty days. Resolutions expressed the sorrow of the command at the Governor's death.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Greenhalge

Middlesex Club Mourns Death of Governor Greenhalge

The Middlesex Club executive committee expresses profound sorrow over the death of His Excellency Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge, an honored member and vice president of the club.

Middlesex Club Frederic T. Greenhalge

Spanish consul forwards letter of condolence to state

The document notes Jose M. Lluch Spanish consul forwarding a letter of sympathy to the State House in Massachusetts after Governor Greenhalge's death. It records the lieutenant governor's response and the consul's formal expressions of respect.

State House Jose M. Lluch

Massachusetts Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge Praised by Suffragists

At a Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association meeting the executive committee unanimously adopted resolutions noting the death of Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge. They credit him with advocating woman suffrage in two inaugural messages and place him among MA governors who supported the cause.

The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Frederic T. Greenhalge Massachusetts

Governor Greenhalge Accepted Boston Sons Banquet Invite

The last act of social courtesy for Governor Greenhalge was accepting an invitation from the Boston Chapter Sons of the American Revolution to attend their banquet at the University Club on March 17. Other guests include Acting Governor Wolcott Mayor Quincey Winslow Warren Francis E. Abbot Clement Fay Edwin Barrett and William Beardley.

Greenhalge Boston Sons of the American Revolution University Club Wolcott Quincey Winslow Warren Francis E. Abbot Clement K. Fay Edwin S. Barrett Wiliam H. Beardley

Everett City Council Acts on Governor Greenhalge Death

The Everett City Council adopted resolutions on Governor Greenhalge’s death and appointed a committee to attend the funeral. It also voted to invite Representative George M. Brown to deliver the eulogy.

Everett City Counc Greenhalge George M. Brown

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