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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1897
Page
5
Fred E. Jobe, 21 or 22, of 141 Northampton Street, shot himself in the abdomen with a 32 caliber revolver at 11 last night. He was brought to City Hospital in critical condition and believed not to survive until daylight. Unmarried and recently unemployed, he had threatened suicide. residents dismissing his claims.
Havana reports that Weyler gave an emphatic denial of resisting removal from his command in Cuba. He asserted he would not oppose the change and accepted the decision.
General Ramon Blanco, long governor-general of the Philippine Islands, is linked to Cuba’s late rebellion history. He led Cuba after Martinez Campos, faced renewed uprising, captured Garcia, and was recalled in 1881. In 1894 he became captain-general of the Philippines, where uprisings and turbulence followed until his recall. Compared with Weyler, Cubans regarded him as a blessing.
A man left a neighboring store with cartridges and a revolver from a lodger. He walked to Chester place and stood in a shadow before firing a gunshot, later telling observers he wished to die. Police found a letter to his brother George M. Jobe of 812 Eddy Street Providence Rhode Island on his clothing.
Former United States Senator John R. McPherson of New Jersey died at Taylor's Hotel on Exchange Place Jersey City at 11 tonight after several days of illness from a bowel complication. He had long been a Democratic leader in New Jersey and was very wealthy. He and his wife and family were in Washington. A recent shooting by a blind client who claimed he was defrauded of a $40,000 land claim was cited in coverage.
James Rice a seven year old boy from Denver was arrested at the Adams House by Inspectors Tryder and Douglass for the New York police on a fugitive from justice charge. He had funds with him and his wife accompanied him to headquarters. A telegraph from New York quoted Chief McCloskey saying Rice was an agent for City Mutual Life Insurance of Binghamton charged with misappropriating 960.22. An indictment had been filed the day prior.
A wedding reception was held last evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs J Murphy 134 Havre Street East Loston. The happy couple received many beautiful gifts. Vocal selections were rendered by C H Baker Thomas ey Miss Annie Sartorig and Miss Ada Soo. The Misses Marshall rendered an instrumental duet. Guests included Miss War Miss Annie Foster Miss Connors J and Mrs Halligan Mr Foley C H Baker and the Misses Marshal.
The officer states his principles and record will keep him from opposing the government and says he has always followed orders. Madame Ana Milan de Bendou, in charge of the New Hall at Casa de Recogidas, is among four employees jailed with the jailer as an inquiry into Senorita Evangeline Cisneros’s escape continues.
At a Cabinet meeting the Cuban question was discussed. The President hoped for a Spain reply this month, but a Spanish cabinet crisis may delay it. Officials expect a new ministry to seek friendly relations with the United States if Spain also pursues a policy toward Cuba that hastens the war’s end.
St Paul October 7 Secretary Davis chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee warned that Spain has exhausted her resources and that civil and military power in Cuba will surely collapse as hostilities continue in Cuba.
J H Griffin was nominated for the Seventh Suffolk Senatorial seat at the district convention held last evening at 1434 Dorchester avenue Field's Corner. John H Donovan was elected to the State central committee and Edward P McDonough Ward 16 William Power Ward 2 and Edward J McGovern Ward 24 named as district committee members.
A blaze that started in Babcock's saloon in Gibsonburg tonight swept through the postoffice several stores and the Odd Fellows' block with all contents. Loss is estimated at 200000 with light insurance.
Massachusetts Reform Club dinner featured Byron W. Holt discussing sugar tariffs and the Sugar Trust, with sharp exchanges among Gamaliel Bradford John E. Russell Archibald Howe and Harvard professor Cummings. Attendees included Moorfield Storey J J Winslow Warren and Charles Warren as the event debated tariff reform and Hawaii annexation amid memorial notices.
Delegates at the Republican Suffolk county convention last evening renominated Thomas F. Temple for register of deeds. The county committee elected includes Peter Morrison Ward 1 Benjamin B. Dewing Revere Thomas Russell Ward 11 Austin Bigelow Ward 2 Willis W. Storer Ward 4 William B B Swear Ward 12 Fred C. Gilpatrick Ward 24 George H Tolman Winthrop Henry James Chelsea. Officers named are Peter Orrison chairman George H Tolman secretary and Benjamin B Dewing treasurer.
Six applications for recounts of the Wednesday caucuses were filed with the election commissioners yesterday. Names for six divisions are listed as Words 6, 6, 9, 14, 18 and 19, with several more expected before closing today.
J L Chalifoux of Lowell, the regular Democratic nominee for State auditor, has filed a formal certificate of withdrawal with the Commonwealth, according to law. The item notes the withdrawal and cites a brief humorous exchange from Puck.
A municipal and firemen's day parade features city employees and school children with veterans competing for cash prizes. The Socialist Labor parade, Allan-a-Dale Foresters parade, and a large civic procession pass the Common. Mayors from several cities attend a banquet at Elks Hall. labor memorial events planned for Labor Day include a dirge, mourning drape, and a labor church address.
Matthew Stirling Borden returns to New York to resume medical studies after remarriage to Mildred Negbauer. He seeks a June diploma in surgery while his father M C D Borden, a Fall River mill owner and yacht owner, has given no reply to the union. The couple lives modestly in a New Haven–New York apartment, husband working hard toward a medical career as the bride tends their home.
The Henry George campaign committee announced endorsements for Citizens' Union and several county tickets, while planning a city slate. Charles Frederick Adams emerged as a council president candidate, likely withdrawing from the Court of Appeals race against Alton B. Parker. The move risks demoralizing George supporters as Democratic and Populist factions react.
General Miles arrives at General Miles Home New York aboard the St Louis after inspecting European armed forces since May. He reports Turks mobilizing 600000 men surprised the military world and will present three War Department reports before meeting President McKinley. He declines to discuss the Spanish question.
Vin cinzo Melli, an Italian, was shot in the shoulder during a saloon quarrel at 224 North Street yesterday afternoon. An unknown assailant drew a 28 calibre revolver and fired at close range, the bullet lodging beneath the skin. it was removed without difficulty.
In Boston's third Suffolk district Rep Daniel D Rourke nears senatorial nomination while Alderman William J Donovan seeks an injunction claiming the Oct 9 convention illegal Delegations from Ward 2 6 and 8 split with Donovan loyalists protest and Ward 6 8 prepare to conduct the convention in North Bennet Street ward room Early in the process Donovan claims the seat belongs to East Boston and vows to pursue independent nomination if blocked by the regular process Senator Lomasney gains advantage over Rep Fitzgerald amid the turmoil
Councilman James J. Casey of Ward 18 asks the Post to deny a report that he is running as an independent candidate. He states he would have supported the caucus nominees and remained loyal to the Democratic party and voters of Ward 18.
John J. Toomey of South Boston writes to deny press and public claims that he will run as an Independent Democrat for the 1898 Legislature. He states he is a regular Democrat, will accept the caucus result, and will support Democratic nominees, prioritizing South Boston's welfare over personal ambition. He appeals for the party's unity amid existing discord.
The Twenty third Middlesex district lists Fr Cc Whitcomb of Acton as Republican alongside Twenty second Essex district candidates Charles P Mills and Warren Boynton also Republican. The Norfolk district features James H Sla and E G Parker as Democratic contenders.
Eleventh Essex district James F Sea vey and Robert J Siseon, Republican. First Essex district Charles Allen Tan ker, Democrat.
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