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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1899

Page

2

Boston College Changes Proposed to Move and Add High Schools

Rev W G Read Mullan proposes moving Boston College to new location in the city and converting current buildings into Catholic Latin and English high schools. He envisions endowments, professorships, and no tuition if possible, with eight year combined college and high school courses and nonparochial high schools serving about 300 and 150 students respectively.

Immaculate Conception Boston College Haelish Mullan Father Mullan

Goethe Feier in Boston marks 150th Goethe birthday

Boston Germans held the Goethe Feier at the Turn Hall to honor Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The 60 attendees heard speeches by Harvard figures and performances by German American groups, praising Goethe as a cosmopolitan poet and German patriot.

Boston Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Middlesex Street Germany Goethe Strasburg Waust Crerman Goethe-Feier Kuno Francke Harvard K. J. Belling Beethoven Warren Carl Fachen Reinhold Paelten William Dietrich Porrest J. Grossman Fraulein Jouis Rothfuss Kelterborn Pierr C. A. Koehler Higginson Shakspere Tie British Museum Koehler Gesang Verein Gesang Sektion Turn Verein Herren Jaques Hoffman Carl Faciten Jan B. Kelterborn Fraulein Jwmmar Becker Hiot Hubbard Charles Delmont Hugo Muensterberg Tiarvard

Captain Clark Heads to New York After Boston Visit

Captain Charles I. Clark of the Oregon departs Boston at 10 a m for Worcester where he will ride electric cars to Leicester to see Rev. Samuel May for a few hours. He then boards an evening train to New York to visit his daughter and Lieutenant Robison. Admiral Belknap among a large group calling on him at Mattapan.

Charles I. Clark Oregon Boston Worcester New York Leicester Samuel May Robison Buffalo John Couness Mattapan Admiral Belknap

Boston College Notes Concerts Lectures and Baseball Update

The Mandolin Guitar and Glee Club will give its first concert Monday evening May 15 at Steinert Hall. Rev Thomas Gasson professor of philosophy will lecture tomorrow night on mavon arolo in the college hall. The baseball team returned from Maine and begins a New Hampshire trip this week. James Mulvaney is confined at home with blood poisoning and is not expected out for a month or more.

Mandolin Steinert Hall Thomas Gasson College Hall Mavonarolo Maine New Hampshire James Mulvaney

Death of Captain Sir Herbert Naylor-Leyland Liberal MP

Captain Sir Herbert Naylor-Leyland Liberal member for Southport in the Southwest Lancashire division since last August died this afternoon of laryngitis at Hyde Park House Albert Gate London in the presence of his wife Miss Jennie Willison Chamberlain and mother in law Mrs Willian Zetah Chamberlain He was in his thirty first year.

London Herbert Scarisbrick Nayior-Leyland Burt Southport Lancashire Commmons Hyde Park House Albert Gate N. W Jennie Willison Chamberllain Cleveland Olfie Airs Willian Zetah Chamberlain Sir Herbert Naylor-lLeas

Facts About Hell From Christ and Dives and Lazarus

The Rev. Charles A. Crane preached that Jesus Christ spoke frankly of hell and eternal punishment. He argued the parable of Dives and Lazarus shows undeniable facts, including conscious torment, a fixed gulf, and memory after death, as proof of Christ’s harsh warnings.

Charles A. Crane Saratoga Street Hell Christ Jesus Christ Dives Lazarus Hades Dante Moses Jerusalem

Bakers' Union No 4 Holds Mass Meeting in Dexter Hall

A crowded Bakers' Union No 4 mass meeting in Dexter Hall yesterday heard general secretary John Shudel as the principal speaker. Before adjournment 36 membership applications were received and referred to the usual committee.

Bakers’ Union No. 4 Dexter Hall John Shudel

Immigrants Arrive at East Boston on Cephalonia

The Cunard ship Cephalonia docked in East Boston with 989 passengers. Immigration inspectors under Colonel Billings processed them all, detaining about twenty three for further checks. Most passengers head to New York or New England cities like Lowell Worcester Lawrence and Springfield. Captain Pierce notes a rough voyage with head winds rain and hail delaying arrival.

Boston Cunard Steamship Company Cephalonia Colonel Billings Immigration Office New England Dominion Line Immigration and Customs New York State Lowell Worcester Lawrence Springfield Old Commonwealth Colonel Rivers H. W. Pierce L. A. Codwise B. L. Codwise Hill A. W. Hill M. Livingston A. R. Morrill

Whitney Widow Funeral to Be Held in Garden City

The Right Rev. Bishop Henry C. Potter will officiate at Mrs. W. Co. Whitney’s funeral in Garden City L I on Tuesday at 10 am A special train will carry attendees Pallbearers include George Pollock Thomas Newbold Robert Bacon Gould H Redmond Gardiner G Hlowland George S Bowdoin Frank Yeabody and Thomas Hitchcock.

New York Henry C. Potter

Paris Star La Cavalieri Weds Russian Prince in Rome

La Cavalieri, famed Paris stage beauty, elopes with Prince Bariatinsky and becomes Princess Bariatin sky. They eloped from Jolies Bergere and wed in Rome. The couple, rich from estates and mines in Isnesia, now enjoy a lavish honey moon amid Parisian scandal.

Paris la Cavalieri Prince Bariatinsky Jolies Bergere Rome Russia Imperial Nicholas Olga Barlatinskys Isnesia Princs Cavalieri Jeusmesse Dorece Prince Bariatinsly

Criticisms of Commissary General Miles over Beef Purchases

A war era report condemns the 6 847 174 pounds of canned roast beef bought by the commissary department as excessive and ill advised. General Eagan faces severe rebuke for untried beef and suspected chemical preservation, while Miles denies certain newspaper charges.

Commissary Department Liverpool General Eagan

Court Finds Negligence In Cuba Beef Delivery Delays

The court notes that too much time was spent distributing perishable refrigerated beef in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The fault lies with brigade and higher officers and their commissaries, though no specific officer is named. Delays unloading Swift & Company refrigerating equipment at Santiago drew criticism and caused serious losses.

Cuba Weto Rico Swift & Company Santiago General Shafter

Court Opinion on Ration Beef in Cuba Expedition

The court finds canned roast beef unsuitable as a travel ration due to lack of cooking facilities and absence of fresh vegetables and condiments. Canned roast beef may be used on shore two days in ten but not for two days in succession. Refrigerated beef is suitable when in good condition. The court favors canned beef on transport and on shore with harbor access but prefers canned carne beef over canned fresh beef. Bacon plus vegetables could be better than canned roast beef. Landed beef cattle in Cuba would be impracticable. officials agree.

Ivor Tropics Cuba

Court finds canned beef shipped to troops standard quality

The court concludes during the 1898 war the packers sold canned roast beef as a commerce standard. Purchases for the army came from the subsistence department via officers, not at packers’ urging. Analysis shows no preservatives or doctored meat. receipts note freshness and proper preservation with minimal malfunction.

United States United States Navy Europe War Department Cuba Porto Rico Subsistence Department Miles

Daly's Testimony on Beef Treated on Panama Ship

The court reviews Dr. Daly's testimony on refrigerated beef aboard the transport Panama and beef supplied to immunes at Chickamauga. It notes Daly did not flag suspected chemical treatment during residuum analysis and questions the Powell process claim versus fumigation and the link between ship residuum and Clark's analysis.

Daly Panama Chickamauga Board of Survey Powell Clark

Army Ration in Tropical Campaign Cited as Disease Factor

A court report on the Santiago campaign discusses the army diet. It finds no clear link between canned beef and illness and notes the ration was ill suited to tropical conditions. Transport deficiencies and weather worsened subsistence, contributing to disease among troops.

General Miles Interview Highlights War Period Charges

The article surveys General Miles charges made in newspaper interviews and before the war Investigating commission. It cites an Associated Press interview from New York dated January first in which Miles said he had overwhelming evidence.

Miles

Court's Own Attitude in War Inquiry Report

The court states it zealously sought the truth and fully covered matters for investigation. Calling more witnesses would not add new light, and several subpoenaed witnesses did not obey. The court could not compel attendance as statutes did not allow punishment for refusal to testify. The document is signed by J. T. Wade and George B. Davis.

Thea J. Tf. Wade U.S. V George B. Davis

President Dissolves Court in War Department Notice

The report and court of inquiry findings are approved and the court is dissolved. Executive Mansion Washington May 6 1899. Major General James F Wade heads the inquiry and the acting Secretary of War orders the dissolution by Adjutant General JC Corbin.

Executive Mansion Washington William Mkinlicy Dames. F. Wade Corbin

Print cloth market holds firm in Fall River trade

Fall River on May 7 reports the print cloth market is firm and unchanged at 23 cents per unit, signaling steady demand and pricing in the textile sector.

Fall River

Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. Advertises Cleaning Equipment

Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co New England Retail Business advertises 77 79 Franklin and Arch Street Boston 2690 offering wringers mangles sweepers and repair services with prompt attention via telephoned orders.

Mietropolivan Manufacturing CO American Wringer Co Ingland Franklin Boston

Hair Mattresses Sold By A. W. Whikeley & Co Boston

Maude orders two purts of hair mattresses weighing 40 pounds each at full size for ten dollars. Item sold by A. W. Whikeley & Co manufacturers located at US and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.

Daly's Body Unclaimed in City Hospital

The body of a young man believed to be William J. Daly who shot himself in Brighton Saturday remains unclaimed at City Hospital. He listed Chicago as his residence and little identifying information is available beyond scribbles on a cigarette box. authorities await positive identification and orders for removal.

Wife No. 2 Theody Cecide Hotham Boston Coolidge’s Corner Ark Square Eldredge William J. Daly Brighton Chicago

Division 61 A O FEl Meeting in Independence Hall

The bi monthly meeting of Division 61 A O FEl held at Independence Hall Lowell Street yesterday afternoon. President J Mccauley presided with officers J Leary Rep Scoct Carthy F S John Dowd J F Ahern. Seventeen new members were initiated and twenty five applications submitted. Committees reported progress on ticket distribution for the county reunion and ball.

Division 61 A. O. Fel Independence Hall Lowell Street We. J. McCauley Jo. J. O'Leary Scoct Carthy F. S John Dowd J. F. Ahern Ball Messrs John Toomey Jeremiah McCarthy I. J. Ahern Thomas MelLaughlin J. Vo. OcConnell Thomas Casey William Garvey John Ahern J. B. O'Higgins James Curley E. J. O'Leary D. J. McCarthy J. Foley Edward Henneberry Thomas Wickey James Collins Stephen Hagen James McCarthy John O

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