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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
A well known professor from New York Medical College extols daily care for organs. He notes the heart lungs kidneys and liver work nonstop and benefit from proper food and Warner's Safe Cure to energize and uplift the spirit, especially for women.
Shoppers packed the six floor of Houghton and Dutton's as a 10 cent Maine memorial fund display opened. A captured Kearsarge cannon turned relics and other war memorabilia filled a bivouac like space with American flags. Visitors left one dime each to subscribe. over 300 did so in a few hours at three stations.
Dr Joseph D Couch of St John N F dies in Cambridge after Harvard MD 1883. He practiced in Somerville with his brother John, moved to Cambridge in 1890s, and served on the U S Pension Examining Board appointed by President Cleveland in 1893. He led the board until health declined and held high posts in Catholic medical groups.
The American Wringer Company at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street advertises clothes wringers man gles and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.
The report notes a Kiel launched trio Caramuru Timbira Tuppy possibly purchased by Japan. Ships equal in size speed and displacement with 6000 horsepower, 22 knots, 1080 tons, 259 ft length, 30 ft 9 in beam, 10 ft 2 in draft and armed with multiple guns and torpedo tubes. It lauds Roosevelt's role in naval procurement and defense.
A Rome despatch says Admiral Brin indicated in the Chamber of Deputies that the United States may have bought the Italian armored cruiser Carlo Alberto. The ship is a 6500 ton steel cruiser of 325 by 59 feet with a 22 foot 11 inch draft and a 20 knot speed. Built in 1896, she carries twelve 6 inch guns, six 4.7 inch guns, two 2.9 inch guns, ten 2.2 inch guns, two Maxims, five torpedo tubes, and a crew of 460.
Captain Frank Canavan, an observer in Havana and Portland, says he warned Consul General Lee of danger to the Maine and that Lee would alert Captain Sigsbee. He cites rumors of mines, torpedoes, and an unexplained explosion occurring earlier than expected, noting a Spanish officer's reactions and a cable fragment linked to evidence before the court of inquiry.
Dispatches from Havana report mounting tension as a civilian inquiry into the Maine wreck proceeds after a second visit to the scene. Officials say it remains probable the disaster stemmed from an exterior explosion, while divers’ accounts stay conflicting.
A persuasive piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non secret remedy using digestive ferments and gentler ingredients. It argues against cathartics and claims the tablets digest food after meals to prevent gas acidity and related symptoms. Sold by druggists nationwide at 50 cents per package, Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
Messages sent to English tobacco merchants from London order immediate departure from the island and warn that war appears imminent. The communications imply serious danger and urge rapid evacuation of all business personnel and assets.
Washington reports Spain submitting representations to the State Department about a large American fleet at Key West. The Helena sails from the European station to join the fleet as the Virginius affair lingers in the background and the Cuban election approaches.
The Fern departed Key West for Havana to replace the Montgomery as home for officers supervising wrecking in Havana Harbor. The move follows return of the Havana inquiry and aims to boost relief and wrecking efficiency. The Navy plans rapid acquisition of fast picket boats like the Mayflower to aid torpedo-boat warfare and support ironclads.
A Vermont man testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla restored his health after a stomach illness and quitting his business. He credits the medicine with making him strong and vigorous. The ad touts Hood's as America's greatest medicine and promotes a sale of six bottles for 75 cents.
Washington reports the steel yacht Mayflower, owned by the Ogden Goelet estate, has been acquired by the government for naval use. Built in Scotland in 1897, 2400 tons, 278 feet long, 386 feet beam, 16 feet draft, 600 tons coal, two screws, rated 17 knots, with a small gun battery and modern fittings. Also notes doubts if a court of inquiry returns to Havana and mentions other contract considerations for a naval hospital ship.
The War Department issues an advertisement for heavy cast iron projectiles for sea battles. Bids due next Monday at 8 at the ordnance office. Requests include 137 ten inch solid shot 910 twelve inch mortar shells and 500 twelve inch mortars. These differ from yesterday’s armor piercers and aim at deck piercing or unarmored ships.
A Boston visit by Lt. Nathan Sargent and Assistant Engineer A F Dixon of the U S Navy explored how Boston could aid wartime needs by supplying big steamships and liners to the navy. They inspected the Saturn Orion and other vessels at East Boston and Charlestown Navy Yard, with Towboat Co officials present. The talks with Towboat Co president Winsor touched on selling vessels for naval service, then the party returned to New York.
About 7000 to 8000 people filled Madison Square Garden for the third night of the military tournament. General Nelson A. Miles arrived with Mrs. Miles, escorted by aides Captains Michler and Moss in the center arena box as the band played Hail to the Chief. Major-General Merritt, Colonel Sumner, and Lieutenant Hale watched from an adjoining box.
Adjutant General Corbin in Washington received a Cuban military visitor claiming to be from General Mayria Rodriguez. He proposed mobilizing 5000 American troops to invade Cuba by attacking Morro Castle and sacking Havana. Corbin said he would discuss the invasion project later.
Commander W H Brownson, special US Navy commissioner for inspecting and selecting foreign warships for purchase, arrived in London. He said the United States government had bought the Brazilian cruisers Amazonas and Abronall, and he met with Lieutenant Colwell, naval attaché at the US embassy.
Albany officials and citizens petition Secretary Long of the Navy to rename the Amazonas, a war vessel bought from Brazil, to Albany in honor of Captain Sigsbee of the Maine, the city’s native son.
Navy orders direct the battleship Oregon to leave San Francisco March 19 and sail via the horn to Key West. Captain A H McCormick is detached due to nervous prostration after a medical survey. Captain C E Clark will command the Oregon, replacing him.
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