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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

2

Rivera Fane Captured General Confined in Gil Prison

Havana dispatch reports General Russ Rivera commander of Pinar del Rio patriots captured by General Velasco after a Sunday engagement near Calerdas. He is confined at Guardia Civil quarters, wounded, treated by Spanish doctors, and reticent on patriot affairs. Rivera gave a valued handshake to Velasco and offered a diamond ring to the surgeon.

Havana San Cristobal Russ Rivera Pinar del Rio Velasco Calerdas Guardia Civil Spain Rivera Bacallao Weyler Cienfuegos Rius Rivera Antonio Mecco Madrid

Cuban War Hero Sanguilly Named West Army Commander

General Julio Sanguilly, famed for the ten year Cuban war and likened to Gomez and Maceo, is reported to succeed General Ruis Rivera as commander of the army of the west. A naturalized American, he claims no active role in the current rebellion and was released from jail in February after two years of imprisonment on rebellion charges. He arrived in New York on March 6.

New York Julio Sanguilly Cuba Peer O Gomez Maceo Ruis Rivera Army of the West Pinar del Rio General Sanguilly

Teutan Duke Reveals Irish Roots in Spanish Service

The Marquise de Fontenoy notes the Duke of Teuton title hides Irish O Dalonnell lineage. Charles O Donnell of Donegal, son of Leopold O Donnell, served Queen Isabella and governed Cuba. The duke, a Castilian noble, recalls Milesian kings and recalls his ancestors who aided Spain. He spoke at Madrid cadet prizes, saying Irish returned to their ancestral home.

Marquise de Fontenoy Duke of Teutan O’donnell Charles O’donnell County Donegal Leopold O'Donnell Spain Isabella Christiana Munoz Rianzeres Cuba Priine Teuton Morocco Alfonso Vienna Madrid O'Neills An O'Connor A Maher Spanish Ireland

Indicted ex officials linked to county $50,000 theft

Seven former county officers and a private citizen in Sutler Indiana were indicted for pilfering $50,000 from the county. Dills pleaded guilty and drew three years, while Laurel and Borst remain in prison on five-year terms. Bail set at $1000 for the others. more arrests expected.

Dills Laurel Borst

Hotel cashier accuses chief clerk in grill room row

Chicago March 30 Mrs H A Shatford cashier of the Great Northern Hotel and wife of a Board of Trade operator publicly convicted L A Bailey chief clerk in the grill room last night in the presence of 10 guests. Mrs Shatford was aided by her husband who restrained any interference. Ratley lashed in the face then ran upstairs. She went home and was discharged by the hotel proprietor.

Chicago H. A. Shatford Great Northern Hotel Board of Trade L. A. Bailey Great N Northern

Dinner for Boston evening high school instructors

A pleasant dinner was held last evening for the instructors of Boston evening high schools. Dr Benjamain Tenney presided and Ralph Bartlett served as secretary. Guests included Isaac F Paul George H Anderson Frank E Bateman and T D Apollonie.

Boston Benjamain Tenney Ralph _ .&.artlett Isaac F. Paul George H.anderson Frank E. Bateman T. D. Apollonie

Court case reveals stalking husband and tenant dispute

Mrs. Fairfield describes fear and confrontations with O'Brien who has stalked her for years. The invasion includes a broken door, sledge hammer damage, and police involvement as tenants report the attack at the Essex street tenement. Fairfield, a prominent Lawrence landlord, has weathered illness and maintains extensive property holdings.

Fairfield details estranged wife and Plumpton affair findings

Fairfield speaks to a Post correspondent about his estranged wife, her alleged partner Colby from Lowell, and Mrs. Tuttle of Revere. He claims they lived as man and wife and that his wife used his name while traveling as a widow. He states a Boston lawyer is handling the case and that detective O'Brien helped collect evidence.

Mr. Colby O’brien Boston Tremont and West Streets Boylston Street Station 5 Essex Street James M. Fairfield Fairfield Paul Hannagan Hannagan James M Lawrence St. Mary’s Church and Convent Samuel Fairfield Wakefield Nathaniel Bickford Bickford Emery Maine Fairfields Post Lowell Colby

Lawrence Man Arrested for Break In At Warren Avenue

The arrest of John J. O'Brien for breaking and entering the apartment house at 14% Warren avenue Boston drew interest in Lawrence where he was well known. He formerly served as gate-tender at the Parker street crossing and later as special policeman after the Boston & Maine absorption of the Lowell division. He had brief stint as a heroic driver before returning to policing.

Building trades unions strike over thermostat work dispute

Eighteen hundred union building trades mechanics are on strike or locked out in New York amid a quarrel between the steamfitters and plumbers unions over thermostatic work. The board of delegates orders sympathy strikes at jobs with non union steamfitters and where other trades are employed. Delegates and plumbers' society plan to meet Bishop Potter to resolve the dispute with a three man selection from each side and an umpire to be chosen.

New York Building Trades Board of Ne Building Trades Unions Board of Walking Delegates The Plumbers’ Society Bishop Potter Aoe Plumbers Steamfitters Lumbers

Tannery Strike Shuts Plants as 2000 Workers Walk Out

In Chicago on March 20, about 2000 tannery workers walked off the job. Strikers expect a two month struggle and may stay out a year to push hours from nine to ten. Companies plan to close plants for an indefinite period.

Chicago Aay

American Wringer Co. Jewelry Offer on Instalments

Advert promotes installment plans for diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets and banquet lamps with orders by mail or telephone and promises prompt attention. Boston based American Wringer Company Broadway extension is successor Met. Manfg. Co.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Boston Met Manfg. Ce

Boston Public Official Accused of Conflicts and Improper Ties

A petition seeks removal of Augustus P. Martin chairman of the Boston Board of Police amid charges he and his family benefited from licenses and business deals. Allegations detail concurrent roles with Pearl Hill Lithia Spring, Fremont Gold Mining, and other firms, plus pressure on licensees and sale of stocks to liquor interests.

United States Trust Company Saee Eee Augustus P. Martin James W. Kenney Michael H. Curley Board of Police Kenney and Curley City of Boston Commonwealth Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company Fremont Gold Mining Company Augus P. Martin Everett F. Martin Charles A. Martin Pape al- Haneces New England Mutual Accident Association Dorchester Savings Bank Howard National Bank Pearl Hill Spring Company Thompson Bank v. Rutland R. Co

Puritana Praises and Patient Narratives in Medical Ad

Advertorial testimony from Luther P. Shattuck of Rowley Massachusetts and Mrs T Rivés of Westville Connecticut tout Puritana as a life saving stomach remedy. Shattuck details long stomach distress relieved after doses and renewed appetite while Rivés describes fatigue weakness insomnia and regained strength and work capacity after using Puritana.

Puritana Promises New Digestion and Vitality

The ad claims Spring Puritana provides a new digestion and new vigor for men and women who follow directions, promising overall health benefits and vitality from head to feet.

Directors’ Duty and Responsibility In Corporate Management

A legal ruling rebukes the idea that directors are mere figureheads and emphasizes that duties include diligent supervision and active management. Citing Briggs v Spaulding, the text argues directors must exercise ordinary diligence, supervise officers, and not abdicate responsibility to avoid jeopardizing stockholders and depositors.

Busines Corporation Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Briggs Congress

Prohibition on Police Commissioners Engaging in Any Business

The text argues that a police commissioner must not engage in any business, to prevent conflicts with official duties and private interests. It cites statutory intent, public policy, and the broad licensing reach of commissioners, noting conflicts with theaters, saloons, inns, and other licensed ventures.

Martin Lcensing Board Ager

Want Farther North End Liquor License Reduction

A North End temperance delegation asked police commissioners to cut liquor licenses in their area. They argue licenses are excessive for the population and draw undesirables. Leaders include Tia Horton, Samuel F. Flubbard, and Rev. Co. L. D. Younkin from local unions and missions.

North End Tia Horton Rev E. A North End Union Parmenter Street North Fnd North Street Samuel F. Flubbard Co. L. D. Younkin

Police arrest Powers and Cady for policy materials found

Officers Tewhert and Green arrested Christopher Powers and Louis D. Cady after liquor squad officers found policy materials at the scene. Both were charged with presence where policy materials were located during the arrest.

Tewhert Green Christopher Powers Louis D. Cady

Anystery Deepens as Family on Way to Dobbins Funeral

The article traces a car journey to the Dobbins home for a funeral. The parents express relief at Frank Hook's presumed innocence and lack of knowledge of the crime. Miss Mary Elizabeth Hoct mourns her sweetheart Walter, saying his death was a great shock and offering no motive.

William Dobbinses Frank Frank Hook Dobbins Wally Mary Elizabeth Hoct Walter

Funeral for Walter Dobbins Held at Forest Street Home

Walter Dobbins was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in a solemn service at his Forest street residence. The Medford Unitarian Church pastor led prayers for justice to find and punish the cruel assassin as friends and neighbors gathered in quiet mourning. Pallbearers included Franklin W. Woods, Thomas H. Hughes, Edward Smith, and Charles Smith, with Oak Grove Cemetery as the final resting place. Attendees named Mrs. Hook, Miss Mary Hook, Frank Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, and William and Frank Woods.

Walter Dobbins Forest Street H. C. de Long Medford Unitarian Church de Long Franklin W. Woods Thomas H. Hughes Edward Smith Charles Smith Oak Grove Cemetery Hook Mary Hook Frank Hook Mrs. Woods William and Frank Woods

Rev George F Pentecost Joins Yonkers Presbyterian Church

Rev George F Pentecost arrived in New York aboard the Mohawk with his wife to take the role of pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Yonkers. He previously led congregations in Brooklyn and Boston after serving at Marylebone Church in London.

New York George F. Pentecost Marylebone Presbyterian Church London Dr. Pentecost First Presbyterian Church Yonkers Brooklyn Boston

Maine Veterans Meet Elects Officers at American House

The Maine Veterans Association met at the American House with General G. H. Nye presiding and E. L. Clark as secretary. Officers elected include President G. H. Nye, secretary Clark, to be followed by a banquet at the American House on April 8.

Maine Veterans’ Association G. H. Nye E. L. Clark Bs Clark L. K K. Marston J. C. Littlefield E. B. Billings A. M. Benson M. A. Chick H. G. White American House

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