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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
5
In a letter to the Boston Post, Herbert M. Manks defends his aldermanic candidacy amid attacks by Franklin L. Codman. He denies backing by any machine, cites supporters, and calls Codman’s charges false while asserting his own integrity and service to Dorchester and the city.
The Bermuda sails under a new regime and British flag from New York to Halifax with stores raising suspicion as Holyrood heads to Newport News. Tensions rise with rumors of a meeting between Captain O'Brien and the Bermuda and a chilly reception awaiting him in Boston.
The Emilio Nunez and Captain Dickman trial for the Laurada filibustering voyage resumed with witnesses John Deamer and Martin Kasperelt testifying to movements and money involved. Kasperelt admitted $17 weekly pay from Philadelphia and named others receiving funds. Arms dealer William Bruff and tug operators testified before Judge Brown denied acquittal. adjournment set for tomorrow.
New Haven Conn Nov 19 The Register reports the government will place an order for 100000 Lee pattern rifles with Winchester Arms Co before noon tomorrow The announcement comes from a commercial agent who cites an official of Winchester Co The move follows tensions with Spain and aims to be ready for any emergency The Winchesters reportedly will not comment on the matter
In St Louis on November 19 General O O Howard former U S army commander commented on General Weyler's resignation in Cuba. Howard said Weyler was beaten and would have stayed only if he could have won. He framed the Cuban war as a financial battle rather than a purely military one.
The text lauds Cuban fighters and their leadership as outstanding while noting Spain’s challenge to raise funds for more troops, a matter the world watches with uncertainty.
Cuban émigrés reach Jacksonville and Ocala as news from Cuba remains limited. A source claims battles near Maceo and Weyler with Weyler defeated, while others say Weyler is wounded. Cascora Port and Guaimaro reportedly under Calixto Garcia with Cuban forces.
Spanish troop train wrecked near Mangas by dynamite planted by rebels. Fourteen wounded as the train crossed a culvert. Five bombs were placed with one failing to explode. Rebels reportedly hoped General Weyler was aboard.
Despatch from Havana reports Weyler arriving at San Cristobal in Pinar del Rio province. The town lies about fourteen leagues northeast of Pinar del Rio and midway to Havana. Maceo is said to have set his headquarters in the hills between San Cristobal and Cayabos.
A San Antonio de los Banos dispatch says Cuban Amazon Juana Garcia, a brave woman and niece of Garcia and Fundoza, was arrested. She was armed with cartridges and had been aiding the patriots.
At the Central railroad compress in Macon Georgia the south end of the platform collapsed during a shutdown operation. About 300 bales of cotton fell to the ground and thirteen men were injured though none seriously. The incident occurred as workers were on the ground.
Dr Joseph H Potts former Democratic candidate for Secretary of State in Lynn hosts a banquet with about eighty friends from the Jefferson and Ward 8 clubs and local physicians. Toasts were given by Philip J Doherty Warren P Babb and others as Dr Potts receives a surgical instrument from the Lynn Clinical Club. He will sail from Boston with his family for Europe on the following Wednesday.
Councilman G Walden Smith of Ward 22 seeks renomination at tonight's Republican caucus. Smith has introduced major legislation passed by the council. The ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a remedy for asthma.
Franklin L. Codman writes to the Post defending his Republican bid for the Dorchester Board of Aldermen. He denounces slander alleging tickets redeemable for drinks, challenges proof, and offers $100 for any valid evidence. He denies aiding Chase’s bolting candidacy and asserts his duty to Barrows delegates, appealing voters to cast a fair ballot at Friday's caucus.
Chelsea citizens back Fred Not tage son of I C Nottage as independent Republican candidate. At 35 he grew up in Chelsea, educated locally, and is active in Patriotic Sons of America and Knights of the Golden Eagle. Election set for December 15.
John's letter denies any connection to the A P A in Ward 2 Somerville. He states his name was used without consent to nominate delegates and emphasizes no past or present association with the A P A. He signs from Donovan & Copithorne, 311 Somerville Avenue.
London November 19 Dr Jameson leader of the Transvaal raid is confined in Holloway prison. He underwent a surgical operation today to relieve a long standing painful ailment.
Boston political jockeying unfolds as aldermanic slate makers suffer a rebuke at Wednesday caucuses ahead of the December 16 election. Rep. Joseph J. Norton posts a strong showing amid a dispersed field including Barry Donovany Mahoney and Charles, with ten candidates vying for the seventh slot. South Boston Roxbury and Dorchester fears of a broad power grab color the fight as the Gold Democrats press at the city convention.
The Bunker Hill D A R held its first annual meeting at Mrs. George H. Pendergast’s Charlestown home with Regent Marion Brazier presiding. Officers elected include Miss Brazier regent, Mrs. Abbie McCutcheon vice regent, Mrs. L W Waterman registrar, Miss Fannie J Darrar treasurer, Miss S M Brown historian, with an executive committee and reception concluding the gathering. The service featured letters from clergy and a $5000 purse presentation to Dr. Storrs.
Ceremonies marked the completion of Rev. Dr. Richard Salter Storrs fifty years as pastor at the Church of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn. A 3 30 p m reception followed in church parlors with greetings exchanged among veteran members.
Leigh ton brothers plan disappearing batteries on Star and Appledore Islands after talks with U S engineers. One Star Island battery will sit behind a hotel near the John Smith monument, facing Cape Neddick to Ipswich Bay. Appledore battery will be near the weather signal station. Each site will mount two ten inch disappearing guns with a twelve mile range plus searchlights to deter night passage by enemy ships.
A Boston publisher introduces Mathison's Life Diary a compact seven to seventy-five year register for vital events family data and ancestors. The diary covers 1840 1915 or 1870 1945 with monthly entries in neat packaging priced at 2 postpaid. Joseph Mathison of 11 Winter Street Boston is the originator.
S Gore Ward 16 P F McDonald Ward 20 James Warren Ward 24 M H Cleary Ward 19 Bernard F Lamb Ward 12 ex Representative Isaac Rosnosky Ward 9 back rival candidacy. They say Wards 10 and 11 support Rosnosky signaling a scheme to defeat Alderman Barry. Inside voices claim the field is open and the so called big six may fracture at the convention.
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