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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1898
Page
2
An 1898 advertising piece extols the Munyon Improved System of Medicine detailing patient testimonials from Mrs. E. B. Holbrook and Mrs. H. FE Bryant. It touts nervous and digestive relief, rheumatism cures, and use of a Life Chamber for throat and lung diseases, with free expert services and widespread clinic hours.
Associated Press reports from the Kate Spencer off Havana describe Captain General Blanco attempting a decoy to lure six blockading ships from their positions. The Alfonso XII and gunboat Legazpi escaped behind Morro but were pursued by U S ships led by the Mayflower. Spanish fire proved ineffective and none of their shells hit within 200 yards.
A Havana dispatch reports on Friday that the Spanish gunboats Conde de Venadito and Nueva Espana engaged an American squadron of two cruisers and five auxiliary vessels outside the harbor. Twenty shots from Spain to eight by the Americans. the Americans retreated with damage while three tugs trailed, the crowd cheering the gunboats.
The article catalogs diverse mascots aboard U S Navy ships from Peggy the pug on the Maine to monkeys and parrots on the Detroit Vermont and New York. It notes goats on the Texas Terror and other ships, along with cats dolphins and rabbits, and recalls crew tolerance of unofficial animal mascots despite strict naval rules.
George J. Hanning, a wealthy East Weymouth farmer, was lured from Washington Street into a trap near Blue Hill Avenue Boston. He was restrained while accomplices searched his pockets but little was taken, a watch seal recovered on a robber, and Hanning continued to a hotel to sleep before returning home.
The Boston branch met at 174 Hanover Street with Abraham Alpert installing officers. Congratulatory letters from Judge Goldfogel David Apotheker L Minsky and others were received. A naturalization bureau will aid Hebrew aliens seeking U.S. citizenship and a weekly lecture room will offer talks on Americanism and patriotism.
The complete Audubon Birds and Quad rupeds set sold for 1100 at Silo Art Gallery. The folio volume with colored plates plus quadruped volumes and eight text volumes came from AWron Raymond's estate. Purchaser's name could not be learned. the work valued for rarity and scientific accuracy.
A fragment reports a ship near the coast described as strange with unclear nation. The lines suggest a Restle or Cape reference, but details are fragmentary and no definite identification is given.
Dr. George C. Lorimer spoke to Tremont Temple Minute Men and guests about the mission of the sword as force for Christianity. He linked Christ’s call to arms, urged readiness among over 300 Minute Men, and noted Ensign Bagley’s death as wartime sacrifice. Every Minute Man rose to stand ready.
Dr A B Gumbart at Dudley Street Baptist Church in Roxbury urged Christians to honor the Spain war with humility and hay patriotic expression. He warned against unpatriotic silence and urged loyal support through fervent words symbols and music to sustain the righteous cause.
Commodore Howell in command of the cruiser San Francisco receives orders to depart from the navy yard to join Columbia and auxiliary Yankee along the New England coast. About 700 tons of coal were loaded, with Lancaster and Lebanon bound for Key West today for mutual aid if they encounter Spanish ships. Wyandotte due this afternoon, old vessel to be refitted in three weeks. Southery near completion for service by next Saturday, Vulcan docked Thursday, and all reconstructions to finish in ten days pending more ships.
Fort Warren prepares for arrival of several new batteries with detachments ready for Galloupe Island Long Island Head and Grover s Cliff Winthrop. Colonel Pfaff inspects troops finds uniforms satisfactory while fortifications at Nahant Telegraph Hill and Grover s Cliff advance. A dredging machine enhances the Galloupe Island channel for deep draft warships as repairs loom. Guns expected to be positioned Wednesday by Lt Sewell US Engineering Corps.
A copied Fort Warren letter dated May 14 1898 from Major James P. Frye of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery thanks Col Pfaff and the women who sent literature. Officers and men value the kindness shown by the ladies and the city story of their charitable work.
May 15 in Braintree town clerk reports replies to resolutions sent to President McKinley Senator Lodge Governor Wolcott and Representative Lovering. Secretary Porter conveys the Presidents thanks for the expressions of approval while Lodge Lovering acknowledge the resolutions and Wolcott sends cordial thanks.
In Beverly on May 15 Archbishop Williams solemnly blessed the new St Marys Church Catholic. He led morning mass and celebrated high service. In the afternoon 350 children and adults were confirmed.
The Rev. George Whitefield Stone of Boston, historian of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, Massachusetts, delivered a forcible address on A Study of the Pilgrim era at the UM Christian Union last evening. Special musical selections were rendered by Miss J. B. Prescott, contralto, and Mr. John F. Ballard, baritone.
Sara toga Street Methodist Episcopal Church in East Boston reopened after a fire damage last weeks. The observance featured three services in the fore noon afternoon and evening with visiting clergy taking part. Rev. Charles A. Crane preached on Garden and the Gardener in the morning. Several pastors led prayers in the afternoon and Rev. W R Clarke preached the sermon. The evening message by the pastor centered on the Hope of America.
A Boston advertisement from the American Wringer Co offers home service for wringer repair and delivery. It promises cheaper and better service than competitors and lists address at 7 Franklin Street and telephone B 2600.
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