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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1899
Page
2
The fragment warns that Ajatare often sinks under sudden sickness and disease unless an opportune and judicious remedy is applied promptly. It stresses being on guard and using a potent remedy at the first sign of illness.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic to fortify the system against illness and prevent bodily disorders that could lead to premature death. It presents medicinal claims and urges consistent use for health preservation.
Celebrations mark the 25th anniversary of Rev. J N Supple. A morning high mass featured Rev M J Suppie and a sermon by Very Rev L F Kearney. A parochial school reception and concert followed with local officials and Milford guests attending festive events. The finale includes a 10:30 mass, a banquet for visiting clergy, and a Monument street reception by the Catholic Union with a formal presentation.
Wichita reports a fresh Coxey movement named the Sovereign Knights of America led by Carl Browne, Coxey's son in law. The group gathers hundreds of recruits at a camp near town and plans to march on Washington starting October 1.
The Chicago Record notes chatter about Maj orie Jones allegedly quitting golf to return to tennis with a playful jab about croquet lingering as a possible future pursuit.
Colonel Dammers of Waco provokes a heated dispute among Union Veterans' Union members at Harvard Street Baptist Church by attacking General Wheeler and proposing that a roof collapse would be just. The speech recalls Civil War service and a commander in the Hancock Command supports him while others defend Wheeler’s service.
The Court of Cassation in Paris opened the debate on a revision of the Dreyfus case amid tight security and a packed audience. Dreyfus asserted his innocence and demanded justice while prosecutors noted contested handwriting evidence. In the adjacent court, Deroulede and Habert faced charges for inciting soldiers to insubordination during the Loubet election, drawing an acquittal cheers from their supporters.
A Boston citizen recounts severe backache and kidney issues relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes initial skepticism, purchase at Knigh's Pharmacy, and strong endorsement. Pills priced 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U.S. agent.
In Boston, Major-General O O Howard criticizes Col Dammers while praising General Wheeler as a gallant soldier. Other veterans including General Blackmar and J H Benton Jr note the war is over and urge forgiveness. S M Crosby and Walter L French echo mixed sentiments about Wheeler speaking on Memorial Day.
Greek banana pedlers complain to Boston Fruit Company about Consul D. T. Timagenis charging a middleman profit. They seek direct fruit purchases to compete with retailers who buy directly. The case is under advisement.
A humorous exchange features a dialogue about marriage as one entity and a schoolboy joke on the math of six boys and five girls. The quips reflect lighthearted views on family and education from a vintage Harper’s Bazaar context.
The speaker revisits charges against Henry and Du Paty de Clam for pressing war prosecution of Dreyfus. Major Count Esterhazy is linked to the case as Major details unfold. A letter from General Talbot challenges Gallifet’s deposition and misinterpretations.
In Paris on May 2 the Assize Court heard proceedings linked to the Dreyfus case as tensions simmered in the Palace of Justice. The trial focuses on charged incitement within the French army amid ongoing proceedings.
In New York May 29 the Sons of Benjamin sent a cablegram to Mrs Captain Dreyfus in Paris praising the impending vindication of her husband. The message, read at the convention, reflects support for Dreyfus amid reform school and family banter jokes.
Ithaca court dates another sensational suit as Professor Edgar Kay of Cornell sues HK Mooers, a 20 year old undergrad, for alienation of his wife's affections and assault. The case follows Kay's prior divorce ruling and involves a campus scandal with students and a former Congressman's son amid elopement plans. The university faculty pressure to drop the suit is noted as the trial nears.
Loutfi Agha, the Sultan's famed favorite, dies in Constantinople at May 29. She wielded notable influence on state affairs and advised the Sultan on many decisions. Her diamond collection, worth hundreds of thousands, included gifts from the Sultan and others seeking her influence. Palace rumors of disturbances follow the death.
Two teenagers Jeanne Leroy, 16, and Juliette Volant, 20, fought with large knives on a vacant Rue d Alesia plot. They were both badly slashed on the head and shoulders and taken to Broussais Hospital as prisoners and patients.
R Percy Alden, a New York lawyer, carries the body of his wife from the Normandie Hotel after she died from burns received on April 11. Lloyd Warren, brother of Mrs. Robert Goelet, accompanies the party. The case follows reports of personal crisis and lingering nervous trouble. Mrs. Alden, 47, had lived at the Normandie two winters and left several children.
Governor Wolcott heard A. J. Bailey on the repeal bill to abolish the Board of Apportionment. Former Mayor Hart and Edwin P. Wilbur favored repeal. Hart, who opposed creating the board last year, notes a shift with business men now largely convinced the board's creation was a mistake.
Adrian Braun was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing prison for the murder of his wife. A 1800 volt current was applied at 9:17 a.m., with death declared at 9:18, followed by a second ten second shock. The execution was successful.
Victoria sends a despatch to Colonel T G L Wright of Nashville expressing gratitude for Americans in Tampa while also noting Queen Victoria's thanks to Captain McKay and the Cunard Lucania crew and passengers for their telegrams on her birthday anniversary.
J F E Gurlin president of the Alaska Yukon River Transportation Company arrives from London and will go north to protect interests. Engineer Blair and attorney Hubbard accompany him. Gurlin aims to save 70 miles of water transit by building 75 miles of railroad from Norton Sound near the Imalaklik mouth to the Yukon River about 45 miles from Nulato.
The War Department announces Swift & Co of Chicago secured the contract to supply fresh beef to the army in Cuba and Porto Rico. Nineteen posts will receive both refrigerated and freshly slaughtered beef, the latter cooled artificially.
Antonio Laspada the Italian convicted in the U S Circuit Court for perjury linked to counterfeiters was not sentenced yesterday. His lawyer Mr Myher announced new information to be presented, prompting Judge Lowell to postpone sentencing until next Friday for fuller hearing.
The usual admissions exams for Boston High and Latin schools occur in June and September. The first high school exam is Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10 at 9 a.m. in various high schoolhouses. Subjects include English, history, civics, geography, arithmetic, and bookkeeping. Latin school exams are June 10 at 9 a.m., boys at Warren avenue and girls at West Newton Street.
Conklin of Con Hus avenue livery led a six horse brake party from Boston to Ponkapons Pond and back arriving 9 20 p m. The group included Mr and Mrs Crassety Vand e frs Perkins Ulisses Kitty and many Roxbury and Charlestown friends with several young women.
Mr and Mrs W B Jewell hosted a pretty party at their rec denre 18 Sprague street Charlestown in honor of Miss Alice Thompson on her twenty first birthday A large group of friends attended decorations were noted games amusements supper and dancing Blanche Wilson played the piano after supper Mr and Mrs Jewell sang and Miss Alice Thompson received many gifts from friends
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