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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1898

Page

5

Nervura touted by Worcester Chief in spring health drive

Worcester Chief of Police James M. Drennan endorses Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a universal spring tonic and cure for rheumatism debility and nervous disorders. He reports two years of personal use and urges the public to try the remedy from Dr. Greene of Boston.

James M. Drennan Worcester Mass Dr. Greene Drennar Greene Drennan

Reception to Fogler in Knox county bar gathering

Rockland Maine March 17 Knox county bar hosts a reception at the Thorndike for Hon W H Fogler newly appointed justice of the Supreme Court about fifty attorneys attend with delegations from Lincoln and Waldo counties Judge D N Mortland presides speakers include Judge Haskell E Hale W F Fog g J Peakes Judge Johnson R F Dunton L M Staples Everett Farrington O D Castner L F Starrett C E B Littlefield General J P Cilley Oliver Otis and Colonel W H Fogler note Wheezing in children is soon cured by Dr Bulls Cough Syrup.

Rockland Knox County Thorndike W. H. Fogler Supreme Court Lincoln Waldo D. N. Mortland Haskell Portland Oliver Otis Dr. Bull

Navy Moves to Reinforce Supplies and Ship Upgrades

A suitable vessel for supplies delivery may be chartered if needed. The gunboat Vicksburg sailed from Martinique to St. Thomas. The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius departed Fort George Florida for Washington for overhaul at the navy yard.

Vicksburg Martinique St. Thomas Vesuvius Fort George Fla Washington Navy Yard

Unseat of Plowman Opens Naval Affairs Seat

Washington reports the removal of Alabama Democrat Mr. Plowman from the naval affairs committee creates a vacancy. New England lawmakers seek the spot over the dry dock issue. A Speaker rebuffs a transfer request citing a crowded committee.

Washington Plowman Naval Affairs Committee New England Fitzgerald Naval Affairs

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Bought for United States

London report says the United States has purchased a Sunderland built torpedo boat destroyer. The vessel is said to reach speeds of thirty knots per hour. Mechanics are reportedly working around the clock to complete her fitting.

United States Sunderland Eng London

Spain Cuba War Sentiment Drives Union Navy Chat

Jordan Marsh and Co. notes Spain’s banner entering the Gulf of Mexico amid cries of civilization progress liberty and religion. Admiral Manterola pledges naval unity in defense of Cuba. La Union Constitucional prints interviews showing no war motive but Spain ready to defend Cuba to the last drop of blood with broad Cuban support for Spain among creoles.

Spain Gulf OF Mexico Manterola Navy la Union Constitucional Cuba

Congress Rejects Adjournment By Wide Margin

A New York Journal poll shows 207 members of both houses oppose adjournment before Maine disaster reports and Cuban question settlement. Ninety three remain noncommittal, while Barrows and Gillett of Massachusetts favor adjournment.

Washington New York Journal Congress Maine Hoar Hale Hanna McCall Barrows and Gillett Massachusetts

Present Generation Will See No Banner But Spain at Gulf Entrance

General Blanco spoke at a Havana banquet to Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo officers. He toasted the King, Queen Regent, and Spain's Army and Navy, declaring that the present generation will never see another banner.

Spain Gulf of Mexico Havana Blanco Vizcaya Almirante Oquendio

A Cruiser Carries a Modern Submarine Boat

A new naval concept envisions a cruiser housing a twenty to thirty foot submarine boat in a forward tube. The craft could be launched near enemies, powered by ship dynamos, and armed with torpedoes for rapid engagement while remaining submerged and protected in rough seas.

Washington G. E. Coffin

Court of Inquiry’s Work in Navy Cruiser Iowa

In Key West Admiral Sicard says no court-of-inquiry members left ship. He notes the inquiry report has not been issued and cannot say when. He explains the report must pass through his hands before Washington, and hints the panel may return to Havana before final conclusions.

Key West Fla Court of Inquiry Iowa Sicard Washington Havana

Washington shifts toward defensive Cuba policy amid fleet moves

The March 17 report outlines a shift to a defensive Cuban policy. President McKinley aims to avoid provoking Spain to war, massing the North Atlantic squadron and withdrawing ships to Hamp ton Roads while pursuing Cuban independence recognition. If Spain reacts, Madrid may fire the first shot.

Washington Proctor Texas Massachusetts Key West Brooklyn Columbia Minneapolis Hampton Roads Cuba Spain North Atlantic Florida Maine United States McKinley

Holland Boat Tries Submarine in Staten Island Sound

New York March 17 There was another successful trial of the submarine boat Holland in Staten Island Sound today. It moved at about eight miles an hour to allow a tug to keep pace. The hull stayed submerged while the turret remained above water except briefly when the vessel vanished.

New York Holland Staten Island Sound

Unclear OCR Military Duty Figures by State

Fragmentary OCR data lists military duty figures by state with numbers and symbols but lacks context. The entry mentions Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and references divisions and totals, but readable details are sparse.

Connecticut Migite Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island

Consul General Lee Denies White Star New York Post Bid

Havana March 17 Consul General Lee says there is no truth in reports he applied for Mr H M Kersey's former post as New York agent of the White Star line He states he has not made and does not contemplate applying for any position and will remain to protect American interests until recalled by his government or Spain's authorities.

Havana Lee H. M. Kersey New York White Star Line Frederick Berndes Spain Berndes Austria United States England Ireland Massachusetts America Washington Dorchester Boston St. Patrick’s Day Pennsylvania Mexico H. A. Thomas Henry A. Thomas Thomas William McKinley Maine James F. Aylward Brosnahan Timothy Brosnahan Percy Browne Father Brosnahan Quincy George Gepson The Britsh Charitable Society

Chilean government denies sale of cruiser O'Higgins

London dispatch reports the Santiago correspondent says the government will not entertain any sale offers for the cruiser O'Higgins until the outstanding Chile Peru dispute is definitively settled.

London Santiago The Times Chillan O’higgins Chile Peru

Doan’s Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement claims eczema relief and permanent cure for skin itches using Doan’s Ointment, presenting it as a sovereign remedy for all skin conditions across the body.

Senators Proposal Seeks Eighteen Coast Defence Monitors

Senator Stewart gave notice of an amendment to the naval appropriation bill proposing eighteen coast defence monitors of the Puritan Monterey and Terror class with $1,800,000 to start construction.

Washington Stewart Monterey

Austrian-Hungary Envoy Rumored to Face Recall Over Maine Disaster Remark

reports say Ladislaus Hengelmüller von Mengervar the Austrian-Hungarian representative may resign or be recalled after an alleged insult in a conversation with Assistant Secretary Day about the Maine disaster. He reportedly apologized and the matter prompted no action from Judge Day and the President.

Washington Ladislaus Hengelmuller von Mengervar Austria-Hungary Day Maine Judge Day

Carrier pigeon captured with War Department cipher at Pishon's Ferry

In Waterville Maine on March 17 a carrier pigeon was captured at Pishon's Ferry bearing a neck card urging the finder to forward it to the War Department. The card carried an unreadable cipher and indicated a long flight had been made, sparking speculation.

Waterville Pishon’s Ferry War Department of the United States

Amazonas Transfer Moves Officers From Gravesend

Part of the officers and crew of the Amazonas, a vessel built for Brazil but sold to the United States, left Gravesend this afternoon. The American crew will assume command tomorrow at 11 o clock a.m.

Amazonas Gravesend Eng Brazil United States

Cruiser San Francisco Sighted In Eng Passage

The United States cruiser San Francisco was sighted in Deal England on March 17 as it passed on its way to the River Thames.

Deal, Eng United States San Francisco River Thames

United States Not Buying Greek Warships

Athens March 17 There is no truth in the report that the United States has purchased Greek warships.

Athens United States

Beam on Rail: Near- derailment in Newton

An attempted derailment of a Boston bound electric car at 1 30 this morning was thwarted by the motorman. Three men from Boston argued with the conductor and reportedly laid a heavy beam across the track at Tremont street Newton. The car detected the obstruction on its return and reversed power to avert a crash. A number of passengers were aboard.

Newton Boston Tremont Street

Irish Drama At St John Hall Crowded For Captain Jack Presentation

Last night at St John’s Hall East Cambridge the Father Mathew Dramatic Club presented Captain Jack or the Irish Rebel to a full house. Cast included Edward C Rogers Dominick Rogers John Driscoll James Gormley and Nellie Shannon with St Patrick’s Band Somerville providing musical numbers.

St. John’s Hall East Cambridge Captain Jack Father Mathew Dramatic Club Edward Gordon Edward C. Rogers Squire Shannon Dominick Rogers John Driscoll James Charles J. Gormley Barney Donovan The old_sod James A. Garvin Eddy Burke John F. O’connor Tim Burns Edward J. Daly Lieutenant Reyes Hugh H. Haley Alene Driscoll Margaret M. Murphy Nellie Shannon Lizzie M. Ryan Kate Kelly Mary A. McGovern Mary Squire’s Polly Nolan St. Patrick's Band Somerville

Refund Guarantee for Syrup of Tarif and Similar Products

We the undersigned promise to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tarif if it fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is also offered with money back if not satisfactory. Forthright list of signatories and store names follows.

Greene

Irish Pride, Patriotism Mark Boston Event Toasts

The gathering honored Ireland and America with speakers praising liberty and loyalty. Notes praised Irish soldiers in the Revolution, discussed future peace or war, and urged civil and religious liberty, with remarks from Col. Henry A. Thomas and others.

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Fogler Jordan, Marsh and Company Morgan & Wright and Wim Columbia Bicycles Skinner Oxford General Blango Cngealed Vai Baltimore Mr. Coffin Admiral Sicard Key ‘West Naval Sta Tion War Department Hull House Committee On Military Affairs U. S. Artillery J. J. Coughlin Michael Kelly Coughlin Kelly Shannon Chelsea Charles H. Brakhurst Charlestown Navy Yard Stottsville Que St Valentine Roman Catholic Emery Souther Green St. Rust & Richardson Drug George C. Goodwin & CO B. F. Bradbury Washington St. C E. Woodward & CO Bromfield Joseph L. Parker Tremont St Washington St GEO. H. Alexander Dorchester Bt William A. Chapin Ivorine J. B. Williams Co Glastonbury Williams Charitable Irish Elect Charitable Irish Society Parker Huse M. T. Callahan M. J. Dwyer Pp. M. Keating T. F. Taff J. W. Fogarty T. EF. Taff Thomas Norton J. E. Hayes Tremont Temple Fr. L. Wells P. J. Flatley J. D. Martin J. F. Cronin J. B. Fitzpatrick Pilot Patrick Onahoe Burt Sasi
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