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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1896
Page
2
Thousands line the harbor as Prince Louis of Savoy departs in a cushioned carriage and a small launch. Italian colony cheers ring in his ears while crowds struggle for a fleeting glance at his boyish face before he sails to Cristoforo Colombo.
A Boston parade and harbor spectacle greeted Prince Louis of Savoy and his Italian entourage. The prince dined with Mayor Quincy and dignitaries, flanked by Governor Wolcott and General Dalton, as Italian residents celebrated the first Savoy prince to land in Boston with eloquent toasts and cordial exchanges.
A civic rally in Boston features Prince Louis of Savoy amid Italian societies and police crowds. The event concludes with a public reception, praise for Italy, and a Mass of political maneuvering as Sullivan Cleary seating, and nominations for school board and street commissioner are debated.
The article promotes female health and motherhood readiness, endorsing Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as strengthening feminine organs. It cites testimonials from 90,000 women and praises the medicine for improving maternity and child health, with ordering details for a medical adviser book.
The American Wringer Company lists products including wringers and Bisell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered at no extra charge. Contact by mail or telephone Tremont 764 for orders or inquiries.
Lowell voters gathered for Republican caucuses to nominate the Mayor Aldermen purchasing agent and Common Council members. Colonel James W. Bennett carried every ward but one and won a majority.
No news from Pinar del Rio. A dynamite explosion wrecked a passenger train near Cardenas in Matanzas. The engineer and fireman and two passengers were hurt. Patriots set the six cars on fire. a pilot engine cleared the path, but a rail was loosened and ditched. Luisi Sometilian's counsel seeks release for the American suspect. Thirty eight political prisoners were sent to the Isle of Pines penal settlement.
In Santa Clara, Gomez reports he commands 35 600 well equipped troops and plans to move on Havana province. He notes roads are poor causing a twelve hour march to reach a waypoint and says he is in good health with hope of victory.
Fortifying Key West and Dry Tortugas with heavy guns and mortars, bids to be opened at St Augustine. Additional fortifications planned at the mouth of the St Johns River and Hillsboro Bay to guard Tampa approaches. Officials urge haste on proposals issued to contractors.
The Bermuda, known as a Cuban filibuster, docked in Halifax on November 2. Its owners Musgrave & Co of Halifax say the ship has been chartered to load apples for the London market and that they will not risk their vessel in filibustering expeditions.
Reverend Dr. John Watson known as Ian Maclaren arrives in Boston with wife and Major Pond. He praises American audiences and contrasts poverty levels, plans to lecture four times before sailing December 16. He hints at future English short story work and mentions avoiding serials.
In Toronto on November 23 the Presbyterian divines heard Rev. J. A. Turnbull critique Rev. John Watsons The Mind of the Master. The review deemed the book dangerous for its views on Christ inspiration and atonement. Several ministers joined the discussion and the majority backed Turnbulls stance.
Springfield municipal convention at City hall nominated Colonel John L. Rice for mayor. Delegates from the Democratic party gathered to present Rice as their candidate for the upcoming election.
News recounts Luther Barber's alleged crime, his work shifts at the Taunton Street Railway, and family statements. Allie Barber testsimony notes Luther’s money on hand and a recent deadly act. Engineer Reynolds recalls Luther as good-natured, with a late-night scare after a sharp lecture for steam neglect.
Two masked men knocked at the door near Great Barrington on a Saturday evening. A revolver was leveled at Mrs Boyle arm while the intruders demanded food. They then searched the barn with drawn pistols, seeking the farmer and companions.
The text notes Mrs. Barber's funeral scheduled for Thursday at 2 pm from the First Methodist Church Weir Village with burial at Mayflower Hill Cemetery. It also mentions Luther's funeral pending arrangements. Separately, Roys family was robbed as two men bound them and stole money and two gold watches after forcing the old man to select a horse. pursuit extended to Craryville, New York with police investigations ongoing.
A joint Senate and House committee reported on Waterbury Insane Asylum charges. It criticizes Superintendent W H Giddings and the institution's supervisors, finds thorough inquiry with ample hearing opportunities, notes inadequate south wing ventilation, and cites two female patients left without clothing or heat during 1898 4 winter. It records 1225 pages of testimony and questions bookkeeping.
Sambril Harris, arrested in Cleveland, is sought in Bristol and Plymouth counties for church robbery horse and carriage thefts, blacksmith shop thefts, and bigamy. He escaped a year ago by jumping from a train and allegedly swindled by a wife believed dead.
The Temple Hall caucuses in Cambridge last night delivered a landslide defeat for the A P A in every ward. Ward 4 swung 650 to 475 against the order while Ward 3's large crowd remained notably quiet. Key factions fought over nominations with Alvin F. Sortwell favored for mayor and detailed council and aldermanic slates listed by ward.
E N Janson of Woonsocket learns of the death of his brother James M. Janson in Pownstown Pennsylvania. He was a well known vocalist and comedian and the compiler of The Cyclopedia of Comedy. Janson was connected with leading minstrel companies and later with Primrose West.
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