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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1898
Page
5
The article warns that war strain harms home front relatives and links worry to illness. It cites kidney disease and Bright's Disease, urging prompt action and endorsing Warner's Safe Cure with a testimonial from Mrs. Emma Prescott of Boston claiming personal recovery.
North Reading reports the London Times account of Joseph Chamberlain’s Birmingham speech. He denounces Russia, seeks an Anglo Saxon alliance, and urges imperial unity and closer ties with Britain’s dominions and the United States. He argues for a shift from isolation to firm collective action and warns of European power rivalries. He discusses China, Russia, and the need for prudent foreign policy and patriotism nationwide.
The speaker analyses Britain Russia relations over Port Arthur and China, arguing isolation is dangerous. He advocates the open door, warns against war with allied powers, and trusts Britain's future despite tensions and dangers ahead. He emphasizes China's fate affects global trade and Britain's vast interests there.
The State Department reports fewer than half as many passports issued this May versus last year. Daily issuance averages about sixty, down from 125 to 160 in the prior period. Travelers are increasingly armed with passports regardless of destination.
Mary Malloy an alleged shoplifter appeared in the lower court yesterday and was held in 300 dollars for her appearance next Thursday. Police say the woman’s real name is McCann and she belongs in Taunton. Upon arrest she offered two inspectors 250 dollars to gain release.
The cruiser Columbia left Philadelphia at 7 PM after arriving at the Delaware Breakwater earlier in the afternoon. The despatch boat Oneida arrived with the Columbia and is loading about twenty five tons of coal.
The St James Gazette reports in a financial article that advance news of a Franco Spanish alliance is circulating in foreign markets. Spanish shares rose as dealers anticipated the announcement and linked it to speeches by Salisbury and Chamberlain not mentioning West Africa.
Washington reports the United States rejects responsibility for the Hazleton Penn killings of Hungarians last fall. The Pennsylvania governor provided trial records of the sheriff and deputies. The Attorney General reviewed them and argues the U.S. was not responsible under the circumstances.
General Henry R. Jackson died in Savannah this morning. He served as a colonel in the Mexican War a Confederate general and as minister to Austria under Buchanan and to Mexico under Cleveland.
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