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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1898

Page

8

Secretary of Navy Long Returns to Hingham for Recuperation

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Long arrives in Boston with his wife and children for a recuperative visit and to install them at their summer home in Hingham. He avoids public attention, declines to discuss war, and spends a quiet day at Crow Point before returning to the estate.

Long Boston Washington Hingham Miss Long Master Long Secretary Long Mr. Long Board of Strategy Crow Point Downer Landing Cushing Cushing House Navy Department Mole St. Nicholas Spain

War Horse for Miles Presented for Cuba Invasion

A Hambletonian stock war horse was presented to General Miles by former Park Commissioner McMillan of New York to accompany him to Tampa for the Cuba invasion. A mate was sent to President McKinley. General Miles, famed horseman, and Mrs Miles are described as a graceful, capable pair in Washington society.

New York General Miles Cuba McMillan Tampa Virginia Army McKinley Driving Club Miles Second Army Corps Ies Fair Oaks Peninsula Chief Joseph Montana William F. Cody North Platte United States Ashington Everal Miles

Sunday liquor raids expose illicit beer, whiskey sales

The liquor squad conducted raids across districts after the commissioners refused fourth class licenses. Emmeline Davis, 38, was arrested at 11 Pall Street with 6 18 gallons lager beer and one pint whiskey seized. Miles Butler, 380 Commercial Street, had 9 gallons lager beer seized. Michael Barona, 4 Crescent Place, had 9 gallons lager beer seized. Frank Estabrook, 157 Emerson Street rear, had 3 gallons lager beer and a small amount of whiskey seized.

Emmeline Davis Pall Street Miles Butler Commercial Street Michael Barona Crescent Place Frank Estabrook Emerson Street

Man wounded in razor attack at Williametown

Theodore Parsons colored man was cut with a razor and badly wounded near Williametown early today. Jeffry Jones and Jerry Wilson colored men are arrested on assault charges. Parsons is treated at North Adams Hospital. Cause of the quarrel is unknown.

Williametown Theodore Parsons Jeffry Jones Jerry Wilson Parsons North Adams Hospital

Half Price Mens Imported Hosiery and Silk Goods

An old advertisement lists Half Price offers on mens imported half hose in black and tan, Jacquard patterned half hose, silk neckwear in Tecks and Four-in-Hands, silk scarves in satin finish, and Langdon unlaundered shirts with cotton and linen bosoms.

Mien Vien Hermsdorf Mmien Stanley Manchefer Manufactory Medlicott Lisle Orta West

One Juror Reveals Secret of Bram Verdict in Whist Aftermath

A juror breaks silence on a 11 to 1 initial vote to convict Bram without death penalty. He describes the fifth ballot unanimity, fears of government costs, and the role of Cotter and Jones in the case. The juror admits they faced a long isolation period and favored life imprisonment over hanging.

Brown Post Bram Herbert Fuller Cotter Jones Nash Lehan

Cuba Talk Stirs Tremont Temple Audience

Ex-Congressman Candler and merchant F C Koop spoke on Cuba at Tremont Temple. Koop, in Havana during the Maine affair, described harsh Spanish cruelty and streets filled with dead women and children. Candler criticized U S delay in war and opposed Cuban recognition.

Tremont Temple Candler F. C. Koop Cuba Havana Leo XIII Mr. Candler

Conductor Sheds Teeth in River Sneeze Incident

Conductor Fred Dike of the South Chicago City Railway Company lost his false teeth when a violent sneeze caused them to fly from the rear platform and sink in the Calumet River near Ninety-second street bridge during a car passage.

Chicago Fred Dike South Chicago City Railway Company Ninety-second Street Bridge Calumet River

Governor Pardons Lincoln Man Who Fled To Navy

Governor Holcomb pardons Patrick Ford Jr who escaped custody on way to prison for assault. Ford enlisted under an assumed name, served on the Maine during Havana Harbor explosion, and now serves aboard the Marblehead. The pardon followed strong local pressure and a noted family background in Omaha.

Lincoln Neb Holcomb Patrick Ford, Jr Omaha Ford United States Navy Maine Havana Harbor Marblehead

Activity in Cadiz Port Signals Spanish Fleet Plans

Captain Strong of the Sinergy reports Cadiz naval Arsenal busy with arming two Hamburg American liners renamed Rapido and Patria for use as raiders. He believes Spain intended to attack American Atlantic cities, preferably Boston, as residents grew hostile to English and American ships.

ST. John’s N. F Captain Strong Cadiz Columbia Normannia Patria North Atlantic Boston

Masquerade Ball Held Tonight in Lyceum Hall East Boston

For the first time in over six years a masquerade ball is set for Lyceum Hall East Boston tonight. Edward Brennan and Bernard Doyle lead the event with delegations expected from Roxbury Charlestown and outside towns. Prizes of 15 and 10 are offered for the three best costumes with music by SHS Baanneuina and a mid evening harbor view.

Lyceum Hall East Boston Edward Brennan Bernard Doyle Roxbury Charlestown Oo Eh Oak Mid

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