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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
2
A Munyon Company promotional piece urges readers to seek its cures for catarrh rheumatism throat and lung diseases using Life Chamber static electricity and specialist care. It claims affordable access for the poor and cites testimonials from Mrs L H Young and Mrs H E Bryant plus open hours and druggist availability.
A cyclone struck Preston Iowa destroying most buildings. Charles Floy his wife and three children were killed. William O'Meara Mike Hines reported killed at nearby towns. The storm began at Stanwood and swept forty miles with at least 20 deaths total. Savannah Illinois also affected.
Ellen Hill, 50, unmarried, was found dead in her Jamaica Plain room at 17 Burroughs Street yesterday evening. A large carving knife had cut her throat and punctured major arteries. Medical Examiner Draper labeled it death by own action. she had recently expressed a lack of purpose. She lived with Mr Toland for months.
Immense crowds attended two flag raisings in Somerville last night. At 7 pm the Somerville post office emporium led by EB Cam bridge and the Letter Carriers Band carried torches through streets to the post office with guests including Postmaster Thomas Alderman James F Davlin Hon Z Bowman and Rev A E Winship. A fireworks display and cheers marked the moment as the flag rose. Postmaster Thomas received a reception at the Central Club on High stand avenue. City Hall hosted a second banner raising with the Board of Aldermen and Common Council present along with department staff and a patriotic band. The flag was hoisted by Fuller of the public buildings department and many smaller flags fell to the ground. Aldermen Davlin Kilmer and S Z Bowman spoke while Mayor Perry was unable to attend. A pocketbook containing 50 to 60 dollars was reported stolen from John B Blake while he stood among the crowd at the post office event.
More than thirty Porto Rican refugees, mostly women, arrive at St Thomas aboard the Rodriguez. The dispatch details a May bombardment of San Juan by Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet, noting deaths, injuries, and damage to ships aboard the American squadron while Spaniards claim victory.
On the AP despatch boat Dauntless at Key West May 18, a first detailed account of the May 12 bombardment of San Juan de Puerto Rico. American ships suffered minor injuries and one killed. Morro Castle ruins, Cabras Island fort silenced, San Carlos damaged. Spaniards fired but with poor aim while Montgomerry and Iowa dominated. Refugees at St Thomas whispered forts stronger than Havana. Terro misread orders and attacked Morro Castle briefly.
A brief patriotic note extols a medicine as America's greatest cure all. The passage frames the product as a national remedy endorsed by the federal voice and invites trust in its healing claims.
Foresters choose officers at the afternoon session in Brockton on May 18. Daniel W. Fitzgerald is named Grand Sub-Chief Ranger, William H. Harrigan becomes Grand Treasurer, and J. J. Gallagher is elected Grand Secretary.
The Eighth Regiment M V M trains moved from Baltimore to Shenandoah and Roanoke with extra engines and swift progress after Basic City. Soldiers bathed in a nearby river, bought out stores for breakfast, and received warm hospitality from locals. Surgeon Spalding reports all well.
Reports describe famine and ruin in Cuba and anticipate U S troops to Cuba with 100000 ready by Monday. The Charleston sails from Vallejo with ammo for Dewey’s Manila squadron, no troops. Merritt to command 15000 plus volunteers. 4000 regulars to Philippines. Cadiz squadron sails for the Philippines with 11000 troops.
An ad states the American Wringer Co to call for and deliver wringers in perfect order. They advertise cheaper and better service and list offices at 77 and 79 Franklin Street in Boston Massachusetts with telephone B 2690.
Chairman Walker of the Santa Fe board confirms talks to establish a steamship line from San Diego to Yokohama. He adds Dewey’s Manila victory may alter plans to include Philippine Islands calls. Negotiations proceed with several firms. a contract is likely with a Japanese steamship company whose name is withheld.
The full bench of the Supreme Court yesterday decided in Augustus Hemenway et al versus Augustus Hemenway et al that an annuity of one fourth of the net income of the estate, payable to widow Mary Hemenway, set by the testator, is not subject to apportionment under the will.
Dr Carlos Brussard a Cincinnati physician offers a six days on trial at home remedy to cure morphine opium cocaine laudanum and similar addictions. The treatment contains no narcotics and promises permanent relief without pain or affecting work. Patients are urged to write privately for the at home trial.
The war time launch of the battleship Alabama occurred at Cramp's ship yard near Philadelphia with Miss Mary E. Morgan christening the vessel. The ceremony drew a small crowd due to security fears. The ship, 11,525 tons, is first of a trio planned under a 1890 act and mirrors dimensions of the Kearsarge Kentucky Illinois and Wisconsin.
In Cambridge last evening the Democratic ward and city committees were nominated. Ward 1 selections include Dinsmore Burns and O Hara among others. Ward 2 lists McLaughlin Mullcahy Harrington Sennett Harrington and more. Ward 4 names Facey Donovan Fallon Hackett Wells Isenberg Murphy Sullivan Gurry Good. Ward 8 showed a contest with Alderman Shay and Ahern leading a ticket of Shay Ahern Fitzgerald Collins Dinan Keenan Gilligan Pence Martin Cotter. A recount will be requested.
The British ambassador Sir Julian Pauncefote says he was not asked by the State Department to expel Senor Polo from Canada over spying rumors. Officials have not followed Polo’s movements since he left Washington and expect him and his retinue to sail for Spain for inquiry or prosecution without delay.
The Old Ninth Massachusetts Regiment Association executive committee met at the American House. Major George W. Dutton of Stoughton presided and a committee led by Dutton Carmody and Captain O'Brien was tasked to set the reunion date for this summer. Colonel D G McNamara was elected historian and resolutions offered the regiment to state and nation.
Guissippe Caggiano and Vincenzo Rosso, both barbers, fought last night in a Travers street shop. Rosso struck Caggiano breaking his nose. Caggiano fell and injured his right ankle. He was taken to City Hospital and police seek Rosso.
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