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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1898
Page
2
An editorial argues against cheap inferior goods, urging buyers to seek chemically pure, government-guaranteed whiskey such as O. E. G. and CO. F. Co. brands. It warns blended whiskeys harm health, urging intelligent purchases from trusted, guaranteed sources.
Pilot boat Varuna No 6 and crew narrowly escaped wreck near Cape Cod as the Leyland line steamer Philadelphian from Liverpool was boarded thirty miles east of the cape. Varuna suffered severe damage with crew injuries and calls for extensive repairs and medical aid on arrival at Lewis Wharf. Pilot Petersen and Captain Millan speak of near-disaster and the need for renewed safety measures before sailing again.
Central National Bank of Boston First National Bank of Walden and Irving National Bank filed in U S District Court to declare Robert J Dean Co involuntary bankrupt. They allege August transfer to Eugene W Guild to defraud creditors and July transfer of real estate by Robert J Dean to wife Mary G Dean. Bank claims total about 15900.
Members of the hospital service and soldiers testified at Parker House about harsh orders, starvation risks, and brutal nurse conduct during the Cuban transport and camps. Witnesses described lack of medicines, inadequate bedding, mismanaged detentions, and insufficient food as General Wilson labeled nursing care as brutal. The commission resumes today.
Washington officials report lingering apprehension over Aguinaldo and Philippine insurgents. While the administration hopes for a peaceful settlement, Casinet meeting hints at possible actions to restrain any insurgent outbreak. The U S force in occupancy is regarded as sufficient to meet emergencies with Alger suggesting military governance details.
William A Moore and his wife face a sensational blackmail case against Martin Mahan. A large crowd filled Part III of the Court of General Sessions as 15 talesmen were drawn. Jury selection will take days with a strict voir dire to ensure jurors understand the world and its ways.
In St Louis on November 29, Mrs Minnie Schilling, freshly divorced in Judge Withrow's Circuit Court division, reconnected with former flame Harry J Holiness in court. He proposed on the spot, they secured a license, and were married in Judge Haughton's office within minutes.
James McDonald of 835 Cambridge Street Boston was seriously injured today while attempting to board a freight train on the Boston and Albany railroad. He was brought to Worcester City Hospital for treatment.
An urchin prose warns that ptomaines from poor digestion poison blood and organs. It credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion, promising better appetite, flesh, nerves, and complexion. Available from Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan, 50 cents per package. A free book on stomach diseases is offered.
Paris November 29. The draft of protocol articles for the peace treaty will be presented to the peace commissions tomorrow morning and receive final review that afternoon. Mir Drocre will submit to the U S commissioners the subjects to Span iards for negotiation. Spain to release insurgent prisoners in exchange for U S securing releases of Spanish prisoners in Aguinaldo’s hands. Ten tentative articles cover religious freedom in the Caroline Islands, a U S naval station in the group, cable landing rights within Spain’s jurisdiction, and revival of wartime treaties.
Agent Horace Dp. King of the Tolman Temperance Fund filed a complaint with the license commissioners alleging Harry and Frank Katzes, proprietors of the Grand Central Hotel, sold liquor between 11 p m and 6 a m to nonregistered guests and allowed gaming on the premises. He asks revoke of the hotel license and first and fourth class licenses. The Grand Central is the city’s only licensed hotel.
News from the Isle of Shoals reports the steamer Pinafore lies sunk in a cave at the shoals while it plies between Portsmouth and the island in winter. It is unclear if the vessel can be saved.
George F. Ferguson was found dead in a snow drift at Bridgewater station. He had been seen in the area Monday evening before vanishing until the body’s discovery.
The widespread appeal of Bernard M Wolf, noted as my tailor, is shown by this month’s sales to customers not only in Boston and nearby towns but also in Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island New York Nova Scotia Ohio and Washington DC, reflecting broad demand across regions.
Made to order hair mattresses in two sizes full 6.4 inches thick offered for 10 dollars. Advertises A. W Wheeler & Co manufacturers located at 63 and 6d Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.
The ocean tug Mars, captained by Miles, returned to Lewis wharf with its crew safe. The two towed barges, the Delaware and the Daniel I. Tenney, are presumed lost with six and five crew respectively, their bodies feared drowned. Miles reported a 75 mph gale that month broke their lines and driven them apart between Minot's Light and the lightship.
In New Haven on November 29 two turbine barges, the Escort and McAuley from Boston, remained unfound after breaking loose from their tug during Sunday's storm. The Escort and McAuley, along with the Navesink, formed the tow for the tug Herald captained by Hersey of Boston, as rescuers continued the search.
Capt Martens of the German steamer Christiania broke a leg on deck at Constitution wharf Monday night. The ship cleared for Portland and Hamburg and will be moved down by Chief Officer Hoff. The schooner Charles L Davenport sails to Philadelphia to load 1690 tons of coal for Cienfuegos then return with sugar. The Ocean line steamer Chattahoochee, 24 hours overdue, arrived from Savannah with 33891 bales of cotton and sustained no gale damage. Captain Blanchard of Portland died recently, followed soon after by his brother, skipper of the R. R. Thomas, who died during a voyage from Manila. The Admiral Sampson fruit steamer had a trial trip in Philadelphia. Captain Henderson, on the Cynthiana from Manchester, has been in steam for eighteen months. the vessel will winter on Furness Line service, soon joined by Gloriana and Naliana. The Cunard freighter Veria, for Mediterranean service, launched in England. Pilot boat Columbia required a new mainmast on its last cruise. Captain Thomas Cooper mourns a son-in-law, Secretary Lampee of Eastern Dredging, died recently. The Ohio and Pilot Abbott incident marked the last to be manned before the boat’s destruction. Captain Joshua James of Hull, famed life saver, is honored for past service. Steamer Oriel, under Captain Maddrell, may not sail Africa-bound for a period, returning on the Johnston line from London. VHE LANDSMAN.
The tug A. McCaulley reported to the Delaware Breakwater station that while towing the schooner City of Augusta in the Delaware Bay Sunday afternoon the hawser parted and the schooner was blown to sea. City of Augusta, from Boston, has not been reported since. The steamer Indian, also from Boston, arrived safely, having endured the gale with no major damage.
The harbor endured a suspenseful day as reports of damaged vessels and wrecks closed with hopeful updates on some ships. The British steamer Cynthiana arrived with news of a distressed craft off Cape Cod, while the schooner Albert J Butler lay wrecked near Peaked Hill bars and several other vessels were said to be lost or severely damaged in the Cape Cod storm.
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