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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1898

Page

2

Nervura Remedy Praised By Northampton Leader

Editorial recounts Representative Charles Crouch of Northampton praising Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a proven cure. The Northampton Daily Gazette editor claims personal investigation confirms the cure, urging readers to try the medicine.

Northampton Mass Daily Gazette Greene Charles Crouch Massachusetts J. C. Gere Charles §. Crouch Dr. Greene Northampton Daily Gazette Temple Place Boston

President Seeks Fifty Million For National Defense

Treasury officials explain a fifty million dollar appropriation to fund national defense without issuing bonds. The plan would spread the money to the War and Navy Departments for warships and essential stores, while Congress weighs broad discretionary power for emergencies. The Montgomery action and congressional discussions are noted as part of the urgent defense effort.

Army War Department Congress Appropriations Committee Reed

Not Necessarily War Precautionary Legislation Statement

This note explains that the measure should not be read as an assertion that war is forthcoming. It is a precautionary provision intended to reassure the world of prudent governance and readiness.

Predicting 120 Miles Per Hour Locomotive Drive

A speculative note describes a gear and piston arrangement to double locomotive wheel rotation, reaching 120 mph, with safety and aerodynamics considerations. It promotes Postum as a healthful coffee alternative, claiming strong brain and nerve benefits when properly boiled for 15 minutes.

Rushing the Montgomery in Key West

Naval officers in Key West learn of a Washington countermand ordering the Nashville and Montgomery to move to Matanzas and Sagua la Grande with supplies. The order is revoked, Montgomery ordered to Havana to relieve the Fern, Fern to Cuba, and measures to bring Maine victims back continue as crews await daybreak coal resupply and possible fleet moves.

Key West Fla Admiral Sicard Nashville Montgomery Matanzas Sagua la Grande Fern Havana Washington Naval Department Department Cuba New York Detroit Marblehead Tortugas Coast Survey Bache Maine Robert White Wagner Laurierts Chidwick

Court Probes Divers Plans in Maine Wreck Case

Havana March 7 The court of inquiry examined Ensign Powelson and divers plans as wreck work on the Maine continues. Quinine distribution is banned for now due to smuggling concerns while American correspondents deportation reports remain unconfirmed. Clara Barton visits Sagua la Grande amid relief and reconcentrado tensions.

Havana Court of Inquiry Powelson Maine New York Ward Line Corredo Sampson Marix Howell Ensign Powelson Rendyquist Schlotter Olsen United States Barker Sagua la Grande Clara Barton

Naval officer to inspect war vessels in Europe

A naval officer, unnamed, will depart Washington tomorrow to travel to Europe and inspect war vessels under construction there.

Washington Europe

Spain Warned and McKinley Praise in Times Editorial

London March 8 The Times editorial accuses Spain of indiscretion over the Lee incident and says McKinley cannot be blamed. It notes Mr Cannon's bill cannot be explained by the Lee affair and argues Spain is in an awkward position.

London the Times Spain Lee McKinley Cannon

Marines Move Secret Ammunition by Nina to Mystic Creek Harbor

Marines transfer steel projectiles from New York to the Nina. The covert operation moves explosives by yawl through Mystic River to the government tug awaiting at Mystic Creek. Navy officials confirm the Nina’s cargo was ammunition destined for concealment and transport.

East Boston Mystic River Mystic Creek Nina Dougherty Navy Yard Navy Department New York Fuller New York Harbor Marine Hospital Charlestown Navy Yard

Consul General Warns on Private Shipments via Havana

telegram from Consul-General Lee cautions against sending consignments to private parties. A box marked private party was found to contain jewelry and bric-a-brac. The Custom House must collect duties and the steamer should demand freight.

Washington State Department Lee Havana

Telegram Interception Suspected at Charles Town Navy Yard

Government officials at the Charles Town Navy Yard suspect an attempt to intercept telegrams sent to Commandant Howison by a person not connected with the department. The matter is shrouded in mystery with officers voicing general belief of a deliberate act.

Charlestown Navy Yard Department Sen Howison

Thoughtful Americans Debate Annexation Wisdom

A fragment quotes critics doubting annexation and weighing its wisdom. The text reflects a cautious, skeptical stance among thoughtful Americans on expansion and territorial growth.

Explosive Laden Tug Nina Leaves Charlestown for Brooklyn

Charlestown Navy Yard loaded a government tug with gun cotton powder and projectiles under cover of secrecy. Commodore Howison ordered the transfer from Washington, with a crew of fifteen loading and unloading through Boston Harbor to the Nina. A suspected Spanish spy nearby added tension as the operation proceeded at midnight.

Nina Brooklyn Mystic Creek Commodore Washington Charlestown Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Yard Howison Navy Department Boston Harbor Herbert Fuller United States Court

Cramp Links Conspiracy to Ship Purchase Scheme

Charles H. Cramp claims a syndicate of adventurers seeks big commissions by aiding English and German shipbuilders to unload unsalable vessels on the United States government. He says the plan targets Spain buying warships abroad and securing options on ships.

Philadelphia Penn Charles H. Cramp Spain United States Mr. Cramp

Nina Transfers Amunition From Boston In Turbulent Crisis

The Nina carried a consignment of naval ammunition from Boston to New York amid a spreading crisis. Commodore Howison confirmed the shipment valued at about 15 million dollars with brokers expecting a 5 percent commission, while promoters push for legislation to let the President buy the ships.

Bailey Warns U S On Verge Of War

Congressman Joseph W. Bailey, Democratic leader in the House, says the country is on the verge of a war and that the nation is nearer to foreign conflict than at any time since.

Bailey United States Washington, D. C Joseph W. Bailey House Mexico Congress

Maine Turret Located in Havana Harbor Mud

Divers found the Maine’s starboard turret on its side in the harbor mud. It was blown clear of the ship and shows the explosion’s force from port to starboard.

Havana Maine

Brazil seeks buyers for warships as Paris talks continue

The Brazilian embassy confirms several ships are for sale to the highest bidder. No vessels have been sold to Spain or any other power, though the Naval Commission in Paris is negotiating for multiple vessels including the Amazonas at Gravesend and the Admiral Ahren being built on the Tyne.

London Brazil Spain Brazilian Naval Commission Paris Amazonas Gravesend Rio Janeiro Admiral Ahren Tyne Toulon Germany

Wade Hampton Defends South Duty in War Call

General Wade Hampton explains in a card about his Maine interview that the South will do its duty if war comes but notes the North should be first to enlist due to its relative wealth and manpower advantages.

Charleston S. C Wade Hampton Maine

Maine monument committee forms at mayor's office

The Maine monument organizing meeting occurred at the Mayor's office at 1 PM yesterday. Mayor Quincy was elected chairman with Colonel J Payson Bradley as secretary. Kidder Peabody Co. named custodians of the funds. The national committee will control site selection and related details.

Maine Monument Curtis Guild, Jr Thomas R. Mathews Henry A. Thomas Joseph H. O’neil A. P. Martin J. Payson Bradley Charles H. Taylor John H. Holmes James Jeffrey Roche Henry L. Howison George E. Belknap Robert Treat Paine, Jr Raphael Lasker Wallace F. Robinson I. Abrahams Edwin @. Walker Henry Walker John E. Gilman Carle A. Woodruff J. R. Mumford Quincy Kidder, Peabody & Co National Committee

Artillery Drill at South Armory Draws Hundreds

The Third Battalion of artillery from Boston and Cambridge held a drill at the South Armory last evening watched by several hundred spectators amid war scare. Major Quimby led the drill with Companies C D and K of Boston and B of Cambridge. Features included general mount, dress parade, and review as the First Regiment Band played national airs.

South Armory Boston Cambridge Major Quimby General Mount First Regiment

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