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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
5
Deputy Auditor for the War Department Dan A Grosvenor writes from Washington praising Peruna as an excellent spring tonic and catarrh remedy. He recounts rapid improvements after one bottle and expresses gratitude for the benefit received.
Several letters praise Peruna as a cure for catarrh from Duluth Minneapolis and Chicago figures including County Commissioner John Williams Miss Mattiel L. Guild and Mrs. Elmer Fleming. The notices urge spring treatment with Peruna as a systemic remedy and invite readers to write Dr. Hartman for advice if results are not prompt.
A Post reporter canvassed leaders in Boston and nearby cities on Aguinaldo's fate after the Philippines conflict. Opinions ranged from granting liberty and U S citizenship to capture, confinement, or display, with several invoking parallels to the American Revolution and Dewey.
A fragment notes that an agent named Ag played the fox for a long time and that Fun Ston must be brave to undertake the mission, highlighting inspector perspectives on a pursuit. The passage emphasizes the Americans’ chase and the challenging nature of the task.
Townsfolk and officials share opiniones on Aguinaldo from saloon openings to governor roles. Comments range from humorous to admiring with mentions of Aguinaldo becoming president in the Philippines, a director at a club, or a future U S political ticket. Various locals imagine his influence on culture and politics.
Washington reports show Secretary Root and General Corbin resisting General MacArthur's push to appoint Funston a brigadier general in the regular army. MacArthur defends Funsten's achievements, while church figures in Toronto endorse Dr. Agnew's Catarrbal Powder. Public reaction leans toward Funston's success after his Sangun expedition.
Senor Sixto Lopez cables Aguinaldo and Mabini urging their transfer to America to share Filipino views on American sovereignty. He argues two representatives should speak for Filipinos, to balance American- sourced opinions and restore trust amid war. Cabinet discussion points to transporting Aguinaldo abroad for confinement.
Aguinaldo remains in a comfortable room at Malacanang with guards from Battery G. He is cheerful yet moody at times, health good over the past year, and visits are allowed though interviews are not. General Trias, recent surrenderer, urged acceptance of American rule and non-armed opposition. The capture sparks expectations of further surrenders by Melavar, Bellarmino, and Lucban, as insurgent morale falters and rewards are proposed for participants and officers involved.
Washington dispatch reports a Cabinet meeting focusing on Emilio Aguinaldo’s capture and the plan to wait before deciding on rewards for Gen. Funston. Debate centers on leniency toward Aguinaldo and questions about his possible offenses against the United States.
Washington March 29 The question of rewarding General Funston for capturing the head and front of the Philippine insurrection continues in official circles. With MacArthur’s recommendation endorsed by Wheaton for a brigadier general appointment, it is widely expected the President will grant a vacancy. Objections focus on blocking advancement for officers below brigadier general. If appointed he would be the youngest general, with seniority possibly guiding future promotions, but the President alone selects generals. Advancement pace depends on the President’s wishes.
General MacArthur dispatch cites Brig Gen Kobbe reporting Sumulao Mindanao surrender with 9 officers 160 men 187 rifles 80 shotguns Capristrano's command. Brig Gen Hughes cites Alikapu Ruiz and 3% guns surrendered to Captain G Shranks Eighth U S Infantry at Mamburao Fallon’s command surrendered to Lt Col William S Scott Forty fourth United States Volunteers.
March 2 in Washington Secretary Long sent a reply to Admiral Remey praising MacArthur and Funston for their cooperation. The message notes Aguinaldo secured at Malacanang and commends the navy and army for their efforts.
George Milbank, a noted theatrical figure, telegrammed Secretary Root in Washington proposing to pay 60,000 to Emilio Aguinaldo if he becomes a ward of the United States. Milbank would back bonds to guarantee a 100 night lecture tour in principal American cities.
An advertisement promotes Scott and Downe cod liver oil emulsion as fast cold relief. It claims edge is taken off at night and full relief in three to four days if treated early, urging prompt action to prevent lingering symptoms.
Frederick Funston, son of a Kansas congressman, is described as red headed and diminutive yet fighting bold. The piece traces his ancestry to County Donegal and Daniel Boone, details his youth in Kansas and Arkansas, early journalism, a stint as a Santa Fe guard and railroad enforcer, and his education path before entering agricultural botany and surveying Death Valley.
During the Cuban and Philippine expeditions in the 1890s Colonel Funston is assigned to the Twentieth Kansas, later detached to General Miles in Tampa, then sails for Manila with his regiment. He marries Miss Ella Blankhart of Oakland days before the transport sails. Bride reportedly travels to Manila under various stories.
The article recounts Frederic Funston’s varied service from Alaska and Yukon surveys in 1891 92 to joining Filipino insurgents in Cuba. It notes his leadership of artillery, his dynamite gun episode, and his famous river crossing at Calumpit and Malolos, plus later praise and criticisms.
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