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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
8
James Murphy 24, staying at 9 Stamford Street, died by his own hand yesterday afternoon. He attached a gas funnel to a radiator after weeks of job seeking and poor health. The body was removed to the undertaker and the medical examiner to review the case.
James Duckett, Fall River agent, reports April sales of the Boston Post exceeded March by 20 000 and Sunday editions sold out quickly. He notes demand for extras and urges increasing regular orders by 200 for Sundays and 500 to 1000 for general runs, praising the Post as best and most reliable news.
The May 4 dispatch notes a surge of troop calls and general nominations as the Navy rushes ammunition and ships to Dewey. It reports the McCulloch sighting, the Blake voyage to observe a potential clash, and preparations for mobilization in San Francisco and San Antonio. The Hawaii governance note outlines provisional procedures and treaty shifts under U.S. authority.
Representative Newlands of Nevada introduces a joint resolution for annexing Hawaii. It confirms cession of sovereignty and public property to the United States, assumes a Hawaiian debt not exceeding 4 million dollars, bars further Chinese immigration, and creates five commissioners to recommend needed legislation.
In Washington on May 4 the Senate sparred over a proposal to amend the Constitution to authorize Congress to levy an income tax. Senator Mills of Texas pressed a new section to meet Supreme Court requirements, faced sharp criticism, and his rider was defeated 32 to 29 with party splits.
May 4 Baltimore reports Irish American Catholics refute London press claims that divide allegiance. Cardinal Gibbons says such dispatches misrepresent sympathies, noting Irish Catholics largely align with the United States and support the government as war continues.
Police commissioners grant new licenses to saloon dealers near the Southern Union station with the stipulation that, once occupancy begins, they relocate. Numerous named licenses are renewed. the board aims to eliminate saloons in the immediate neighborhood after station completion.
Report discusses when a Dewey issued cable update may come from Mirs Bay near Hong Kong about forty miles from the cable terminus. It notes the McCulloch possibly pausing at Mirs Bay to avoid British neutrality issues and the likely method of delivering dispatches to Hong Kong.
The paper promotes a major sale in the children's section running Thursday Friday and Saturday, promising attractions strong enough to draw mothers and children from all city areas.
In a landslide, Boston ward caucuses gave the Democratic machine control in all but five wards. Ex Senator Lomasney and William S McNary led the victories while Quinn and Miller faced strong defeats though retaining some city seats. A recount was planned in several wards.
Roundsman Patrick A. Meehan of the Brooklyn bicycle squad has won approval to join the war effort after two navy terms. The veteran gunner noted Admiral Dewey's fleet faced shallow Manila harbor waters, praising American pilots and suggesting insurgents aboard helped locate shoals.
New York May 4 The Evening World reports American and English cables of congratulations to Commodore Dewey for his Manila victory. The Immortalite carried messages to Manila where no definite news of Sunday’s engagement or bombardment had arrived.
Vice-Admiral Philip Howard Colomb, retired inventor of signaling systems, lauds the U S fleet’s Manila victory. He calls the commander’s bold maneuver superb, placing Dewey in the Valhalla of great naval leaders and warning the world the American navy will not be subordinate after this display.
United States gunboat McCulloch is said to have reached Mirr Bay bearing a full official report of the Manila engagement from Commodore Dewey. The claim is unverified. if true, the 630 mile voyage at 18 knots could fit the timeframe after the battle.
Nearly 100 attendees gathered at Castle Square Hotel as B McCabe gave the welcome address. Cc H Senter served as toastmaster while speakers including Representative King and John Bleiler honored Commodore Dewey and the Manila victory.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor and Mr Horace D Pillsbury of San Francisco wed at noon in Trinity Church officiated by Rev Leighton Parks. Bridesmaids included Grace Taylor Edith Pillsbury Ida Vose and Helen Jordan. Reception followed at 230 Beacon Street. couple to reside in San Francisco.
The schooner Crown under Captain Linehan was lost off St John’s Newfoundland yesterday with all eleven crew members drowned. All were married. The disaster caused intense sorrow locally and the cause remains unknown.
Harvard students at the Fogg Art Museum held a mass meeting to raise funds for a set of colors to be sent to the U S S Harvard. President Eliot praised the effort and urged sustained patriotism. The faculty contributed 40 dollars and the fund quickly rose to 106 dollars with plans to continue the drive.
In Berlin New Hampshire on May 4 Benjamin F Deane a hotel keeper shot and killed his wife at about 3 50 pm at the Schaffer residence after she refused to return home The killing occurred during a struggle with another man present Mrs Schaffer and Jack Jarling were the only witnesses Deane was arrested on the spot and faces homicide charges.
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