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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
2
Taunton Massachusetts mayor Nathaniel J. W. Fish signs a public letter praising Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The endorsement claims widespread use and reliability with free consultation offered at Dr. Greene's Boston office, 34 Temple Place.
War Department orders at least ten regiments of the regular army stationed in northwestern forts to hold in readiness for immediate transport to tropical climates. Most regiments were at northern and western posts for recuperation after the Cuban campaign and will be recruited to full strength upon mobilization.
A reception for William F. O'Brien of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment was held in Central Hall Boston last evening by Leo Court No. 5 M C O F. About 300 attendees witnessed a purse of 259 dollars presented by Miss Splain on behalf of the Ladies of Alameda Court, with PP J. Glynn, Chief Ranger, and W. F. O'Donnell on the organizing committee.
The Manchester Guardian cites Mme Patti telling friends after a London concert that she plans marriage to Baron Cederstrom of Sweden next February. In New York reports, a Patti remarriage would be her third.
Mrs Mary Scott Rowland recalls Adelina Patti Nicolini saying she would marry again after Nicolini death but not soon. Patti claimed wealth mattered little and that if she wed a wealthy man the match would be for companionship not money. She joked she would still be Adelina Patti even if she married the Prince of Wales.
Paris reports Chamberlain’s Manchester speech unsettles French circles by signaling Britain’s readiness to discuss and press colonial issues. France may seek closer understanding with Germany on colonies, backed by Russia, with calls to interview M Delcasse and consider a defence pledge in Parliament.
London dispatch reports Joseph Chamberlain addressing the Conservative Club. He argues undeveloped African territories and new outlets for populations drive imperial policy, cites Rhodesia and gold coast prospects, opposes mere paper guarantees with Russia, defends British China policy, and envisions a potential Anglo American rapport.
In St John’s the Chamberlain speech condemning French policy on the treaty shore brings general satisfaction. A royal commission was sent to study French treaty rights and found them more exacting than treaties allowed. The commissioners intend to back Newfoundland “on every count” upon return to England.
Lillian McCallum daughter of the Newfoundland governor married Percy Buckley of the Royal Engineers in London this afternoon. The ceremony linked two prominent families as the couple begins their life together amid official social circles.
New York reports the death of actress Sibyl Johnstone on November 1 at her home, following a July tumor operation in Boston. Born in London, she rose to fame in sensational roles including The Clemenceau Case and the nude-tinged era, later married Stephen Greenwald and had one child before their separation. Cremation occurred at Fresh Pond.
Boston sent its bluebloods to honor the thoroughbreds at the horse show in New York. The George Lee Peabodys Bryce Allans Mrs Eben Jordan Eugene Van Rensselaer Thayer the Frederia Princes and the Oliver Ameses traveled from Boston to join the social set around the tanbark today.
Frances H Waldron, twice discharged and once held on larceny complaints, was released yesterday on the third charge in the superior Criminal Court. District Attorney Stevens wrote on the back of the complaint that the case should go on file, noting she had been tried for a larceny at the same time as this complaint and acquitted. Waldron attributed the feud to jealousy from another woman over her husband.
Mrs. S. S. Hooper presided as acting president with Miss A. M. Edes, superintendent of the South Jind Industrial School, welcoming visitors. The old mansion’s lower floor served as a luncheon and tea room while the tea committee from South Congregational Church led by Pastor Edward Liverett Hale, D. D., oversaw the event.
The first of a series of regular Wednesday evening dances will be given on Nov. %, at Minot Hall, Washington and West Springfield streets.
New York November 16 The executive committee of the National Sound Money League met to discuss election results. Congressman Fowler of New Jersey urged letting the House banking committee currency reform bill stay in action and warned debate would split Republicans if pushed in the House. He suggested pressing for an extra session to enact the gold standard into law and adopt credit currency legislation in the next Congress.
Massachusetts Prison Commission closes its inquiry into Bunco King John Reed who escaped custody at Sherwood House Worcester. A report to the Governor is anticipated, likely condemning Officer James L. Abbott despite testimony questioning Mr Abbott’s role.
The Democratic caucuses tonight will settle fierce battles across wards 2 3 5 9 13 14 17 19 and 22 as leaders seek early tallies. Key contests in Ward 2 involve Captain Clark Councilman Cronin and Rep Kelly while Ward 3 pits ex mayors Hayes Corbett allies against Mahoney Tague and O Callaghan backed forces. Ward 5 Miller Dugan Leary faces strong opposition. Ward 4 backs Philip OBrien with little dissent. Ward 9 ward committee influence shrinks as Bowen opposes the slate. South End fights hover undecided with Norton likely secure in Ward 4. Ward 17 factions led by Connolly Quirk anticipate effects on council renomination. Cleary appears favored in Ward 4. Ward 22 renews code cliques Kell y versus Taro factions. Several nominees for the board are already slated without contest including OToole Dixon Kenny Quinn McDonald Brackett and Lee Minot for the board of apportionment.
Allan MacNaughton filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York similar to his brother James MacNaughton. Allan lists liabilities at 1,149,480 with assets about 240,467, noting the two brothers’ liabilities would total over two million when combined because one is maker and the other indorser of the notes.
Ex mayor Thomas N. Hart will not seek the nomination for the Board of apportionment though party leaders had named him a strong candidate. Republicans pressed for his candidacy but he declined for business reasons amid a field of possible nominees including Samuel Johnson of Hovey & Co and Robert Codman, both wealthy real estate holders.
Prominent criminal Sophie Lyons, known as the queen of American crookedness, is arrested in New York for shoplifting $1.60 worth of dry goods. The piece recounts Lyons’s long criminal career in Boston Paris and New York, including blackmail and burglaries, family ties, and high society entanglements.
The American Wringer Co announces a fire sale of a variety of household goods at 7 and 79 Franklin street and 9 Arch street near Burns Market in Boston Massachusetts. Items include wringers clocks carpet sweepers mackintoshes lace curtains and banquet lamps with some water damage noted.
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