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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
1
A Washington dispatch reports the U S transport Panama likely lost off Cape Maysi after departing Santiago with about 320 on board mostly soldiers. A fishing schooner sighted wreckage including chairs trunks life preservers bearing the ship name. Congressman Dalzell of Pennsylvania was aboard.
Four stewards from the United States hospital ship Relief are jailed at Governor's Island awaiting court martial on a dispute with female nurses aboard. Charged with insubordination, they allegedly wrote letters disparaging Major A. S. Bradley. Bradley says letters followed proper channels. Hospital corps backs the stewards, promising revelatory testimony.
The Siemens and Halske Electric Company may form a Chicago syndicate with about 10 million dollars capitalization to operate electric streetcar lines and provide incandescent lighting and power plants in Japan. The exclusive franchise would be highly valuable, possibly the most valuable permit granted to a single syndicate or company.
Troops mutinied as soldiers of a Black regiment refused to obey white officers prompting a rebuke to President and swift actions toward enforcing discipline within the unit.
The Sixth Virginia colored regiment faced a mutiny when nine white officers assigned by Governor Tyler were challenged by the men. After tense demonstrations, orders were restored with white officers reinforcing discipline and the marshalling of black lieutenants. The scene shifted to calm as complaints were to be filed through proper channels. The incident did not trigger removals, and the camp remained quiet tonight.
Sioux Indians respond to protest over Agent Clapp retention by preparing mal charges against Major Clapp and Clerk Pugh. A large council last night showed a disposition to act ugly among the youths though a full uprising seems unlikely. Timid white settlers near the agency prepare to move.
Ben Wheeler, handcuffed, jumped from a fast moving Panhandle train near Columbus Ohio and disappeared after fleeing a Columbus detective. Authorities have no trace of him.
Ex Senator Martin M. Lomasney campaigned in Ward 7 against Congressman John F. Fitzgerald. Despite Gallivan's illness, the speakers rallied the crowd in Ward 7 and Ward 9 detailing alleged broken pledges and political strategy. Lomasney claimed Fitzgerald opposed rotation in office while criticizing his record and banking legislation.
A large Ward 8 rally for the regular Democratic ticket denounces Martin M. Lomasney. Speakers name Fitzgerald and Donovan, with O'Brien blasting Lomasney and Rourke and McQuillan joking at the boss’s expense. Crowd cheers Fitzgerald’s rise and vows in Ward 8.
An old advertisement urges curing a cold in one day by taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and notes that the genuine tablets bear L. L. Q. on each tablet.
London dispatch reports that peace talks between the United States and Spain may break down with an official Friday announcement. The Morning Post cites irritable Spanish attitude toward U S financial proposals, warning Spain may regret delay. A Berlin note adds Russia and another power urge a joint U S approach before any Philippines annexation.
London firm showcases young men s Melton overcoats in brown mixed and drab mixed tones. The coats feature deep facing, wide hand padded silk velvet collars, velvet faced tabs, mole skin pocket linings, reinforced pocket corners, raw edges, full backs, and wide lap seams, claiming superior fabric and construction for the season.
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