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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
2
The Rev. Dr. Lorimer will not run for governor on the Prohibition ticket, declining the ministers committee nomination. He states a minister is disadvantaged in public office and a minister cannot lead the party, believing candidacy would alienate members of other sects.
Thomas Monohan of Lancaster New Hampshire received 24 years at hard labor for the murder of Joseph Gotchee on October 26 1897 and a like sentence for murdering William Thoits at the same time and place. The sentences run consecutively and Monohan must pay prosecution costs.
Miss Kirk a Topeka public school teacher likely to be summoned before the School Board on a pupil’s charge that she refused to let him recite a poem by Kansas war poet Eugene F Ware. The verse referencing Dewey Manila Bay drew her scorn and she asked if she would allow its recitation.
In Tampa on May 6, 10 000 regulars are being readied beside 10 000 arms and supplies for General Gomez. Colonel Roosevelt greets troops who praise him as a brick while 12 infantry regiments 10 artillery batteries and cavalry join the camp buildup.
Miss Helen Gould funds a project to raise four cavalry companies of sixty men each for service in Cuba. George M. Barbour is to obtain a Cuban brigadier general commission and recruit troops in Washington Philadelphia and New York. Barbour will recruit at $80 monthly per man with US armed support.
Washington reports the President believes the nation is on a satisfactory war footing and expects the war to end within a week. Cuban forces are smaller than hoped, and Tampa expedition needs a larger accompanying army. Only about 20 000 regular troops are currently available for a Cuba trip, with about 10 000 from here needed to base operations.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt was sworn in as lieutenant-colonel of United States volunteers to lead the mounted riflemen. The ceremony in Washington included army officers and lawmakers, and Roosevelt will join San Antonio after a brief transition. his Navy post awaits formal resignation approval.
R G Dun weekly review notes war expectations lift demand across industries. Government orders boost steel products woollen cloths blankets and cotton goods while textile mills and boot and shoe makers see strong activity. Wheat rises with large exports and global shifts after tariff and Russia export moves.
Washington reports that John A. Logan Jr. son of General Logan and Russell B. Harrison son of former President Harrison are slated for colonel commissions in the volunteer army and to serve on corps command staffs.
George H Norman a Beacon street millionaire will move to Newport with a reduced family circle as three of his four sons join the armed services. Maxwell the second eldest has joined Roosevelt's wild West regiment Hugh enlisted in the navy and George H Jr in the army. All are athletic, with Max noted as a top New England horseman.
Pending news from Rear Admiral Sampson's squadron about engaging the Spanish fleet, the army awaits orders to depart for Cuba. Military forces rest on their arms ready to move at a moment's notice, with Shafter stating he does not know when embarkation will occur.
The United States government purchased 1,500.00 pounds of short clear pork sides from the International Packing Company and Swift & Co in Chicago on May 6. The deal reflects wartime food procurement efforts.
T J Scollans, 38, son of contractor William Scollans, was arrested in Boston on embezzlement charges totaling 1371 dollars in alleged team frauds from May 25 1896 to Jan 27 1897. Held on 80 dollars bail for Tuesday’s hearing. linked to Pierre Humbert & Co brokerage. Moran to defend.
An advertisement touts a product called Mystic Cure by Goodwin & Co claiming to radically cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. The copy asserts the remedy removes the cause and that the first dose produces immediate benefit.
Captain William J Williams, a Harvard Law graduate born in Toronto in 1868, leads Company L of the Sixth Regiment, Boston's sole colored infantry unit. The armory inspection praised the company, and Williams, a Chelsea resident with a legal practice, is noted as a highly capable officer amid orange war mobilization.
The Enterprise cruise remains limited to Massachusetts Bay due to war fears. Captain Weeks prepares four new naval reserve companies and mosquitoes boats plans while Navy directives are awaited. Cadet classes report in May as deck repairs and ship readiness proceed amid a cautious war-time deployment.
William J Loftus a South Boston teamster living at 220 Gold street was attacked by an Italian teamster on Pitts street near Merrimac at 6 last evening. They fought, the Italian drew a knife and cut Loftus on the head. Loftus was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment and the assailant is being sought by police.
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association plans a large hospital ship in Boston Harbor to serve coastwise needs and treat sailors on duty. The ship will house medical staff for 290 plus men. A Tremont Temple meeting will organize the effort, with Col Higginson as treasurer and early contributions totaling 4409. Major gifts include Eben S. Draper 3100, Isabella W. Talbot 109, and Sons of Revolution 59.
At noon yesterday the employees of Messrs. T. Y. Crowell & Co. unfurled a flag amid cheers and the tune of The Star Spangled Banner. Mr. Nathan Haskell Dole delivered a speech.
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringer service by telephone or mail order. They promise prompt delivery and cheaper, higher quality work than competitors from their shop at 7 and 79 Franklin Street in Boston Massachusetts.
At Charlestown Navy Yard over 1000 workers race to prepare ships for wartime duty. Katahdin coals heavily for Cape Cod escort, Lebanon fitted with guns, Lancaster readies for Key West, crews from Wabash join, and harbor defenses along Boston are updated for possible hostilities. The Dallas patrol boat and American Legion drill at Faneuil Hall round out the day.
The adjutant-general states all officers and militiamen who cannot volunteer remain members of the militia. As regiments enter U S service, militiamen stay with their companies, which may recruit to fill the regiment. Inspector-general to plan filling the militia. new companies cannot be raised. old company remnants may be built upon. Special orders assign patrol detail to Camp Dewey via Major Perrins.
The government acquires the steel steamer Abarenda of 2039 net tons and 3123 gross tons for coal carrying duty and her fitting will begin in New York. The Anchor line steamer Hesperia is moved to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for armament. Piling cargo ships from Nova Scotia face war delays with Bridgetown exporters racing for British vessels. The Governor Russell ferry will join Colby’s mosquito fleet after Burnham’s railway delivery and subsequent armament fitting.
The City central committee of the Social Democracy of America plans an agitation meeting on their convention day Sunday at 3 p m on Charlestreet walk Boston Common with speakers James I Carey president Common Council Haverhill and F G R Gordon New England organizer. An 8 p m free meeting follows in Phenix Hall with speakers and delegates including Herbert N Cassen delivering a farewell address before leaving for the West.
The Norwich Line boat train still departs Kneeland Street station Plymouth Division New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad at 7 03 p m This is the latest Sound Line boat train leaving Boston for New York.
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