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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
8
Sidelights on the Days of 61 from The Boston Post describe the Civil War crisis nearing, with terse notes on events, public mood, and military mobilization as the nation teeters on the brink.
Fifty years ago today on March 15 1861 L P Walker secretary of war announced to Brigadier General Robert E Lee his appointment as brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. Johnston also received a similar letter. Lee accepted after secession and was noted for discipline, piety and a daring battle style.
From New York the schooner Restless, loading at Mobile for Havana, surrendered her license at Mobile and applied for a register which a collector refused as he was not a U S officer. The captain protested, countersigned by the Spanish consul, and arrived in New York from Havana. Alabama had seceded, complicating navigation law recognition and hindering commerce.
Richmond dispatch reports Virginia Convention debate over secession security. John Tyler urged Virginia to demand full security as sole condition to stay in the Union, signaling possible return of Cotton States. Speech favored Southern rights though conciliatory overall.
An ad warns against pasty depilatories containing insoluble sulfide compounds and urges using a liquid product DeMiracle for safe hair removal. It cites alleged dangers from rival preparations, promotes DeMiracle as absorbed, non irritant, and requests readers seek a 52 page information booklet from DeMiracle Chemical Co.
Citizens resisted leaving the Union as Virginia hesitated to secede until April 17, when war began in the South Carolina port. The delay shows the tension before Virginia joined the conflict.
General Scott states Fort Sumter has no value to the United States without capturing all Charleston harbor forts. He adds that six months would be needed to ready an army and fleet capable of this objective.
In a Washington despatch the United States Senate considers secession effects. Bayard moves that Albert G. Brown Jefferson Davis Stephen Mallory C C Clay Robert Tombs and J P Benjamin be omitted from the roll as their states left the Union. He denies resignations. the substitute declares the seats vacant and drops the names from the roll. Adopted 24 to 10.
The Rev. Carlton Mills, secretary of the Episcopal Sunday School League, says Dr. W. H. Van Allen's statement on church education was extraordinary and hasty. Mills notes the matter will be reviewed by the board of education at its March 27 meeting and denies the lecturer's claim of official information lack.
A Boston committee under President Taft seeks subscriptions for a National Red Cross permanent endowment. The fund target is 2 006 000 dollars for the United States, with Boston asked to raise 87 000. Names of donors and amounts are listed, illustrating broad public support and national comparisons.
Derby a handsome intelligent English bulldog and Boston Post dog reads the Post each morning and enjoys a morning smoke. He vanished from his Brookline home Saturday afternoon after gaining fame at the Shoe and Leather fair in Cambridge two summers ago where he carried a lantern like a watchman.
Joseph Wallace was robbed of his hat and overcoat while on trial for assault and battery in a courthouse courtroom. Officers and police surrounded the scene as Wallace and Frank Rosenberg faced charges involving constable Francis A. Griffin and keeper George A. Borofsky. Rosenberg was fined $25 and appealed.
Wallace testified he believed both men sought the cash register and not to arrest Borofsky. He described the confrontation as defensive amid a civil process and gave his account of the incident.
Over 1500 members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers convene at the Quincy House for two meetings led by national leaders from St. Louis. Judge Morton attends court sessions at the Brunswick. Marian Brazier addresses Professional Women's Club leaders at Lenox balcony. Puritan Society Johnson Family Chapter plans a summer reunion near Boston.
In two downtown elevator incidents yesterday morning, Daniel Criger 21 of Eaton Street being an operator at 6501 Washington Street died after being caught between the car top and wall. Bernard Friel 16 of Chestnut Street Chelsea lost both legs after trying to jump onto a moving elevator at 611 Washington Street.
An old advertisement urges families to keep Pape’s Diapepsin for indigestion heartburn and sour stomach. It claims relief in five minutes, prevents fermentation, and digestion proceeds as if the stomach were not involved. A 50-cent case promises to cure chronic dyspepsia and related symptoms.
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