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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
2
Mrs A J Smith of Morrisville Vermont describes severe nervous trouble from spinal injuries and gripping attacks. After two years of failed treatments she credits Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy with restoration of sleep and relief. She praises the medicine and invites inquiries, noting free consultations at Temple Place Boston.
In Walker Minnesota on October 11 a planned meeting between Pillager Indians and Indian Commissioner Jones was canceled. After a council, messengers for Father Aloysius were not sent with General Bacon's ultimatum. Chief Flatmouth retreated to a camp north of the agency as chiefs returned home. Indians reportedly displeased.
The speaker asserts responsibility for the chief’s death and vows vengeance by killing Bog Ah MaGeShig and his followers. The fragment reflects a tribal or intergroup feud and a pledge of armed retribution. Readable names and the implied conflict anchor the note.
Red Cross Agent Parnes reports all Porto Rico volunteers ordered home and 10,000 new volunteers to sail from the United States. He predicts the sick rate will match current troops within ten days of arrival and requests ample stores and vessel stock for the northward troop movement.
The General Michael Corcoran Political Club met at Grand Army Hall in the city last evening with President Owen O Louglin presiding. Members debated municipal election plans and pledged to oppose any alliance with European monarchies while praising candidates opposing monopolistic interests. Seventeen new members enrolled and the treasurer reported ample funds to support upcoming partisan activity. The group passed a motion thanking the Post.
Honest physicians agree that real gains come from wholesome food properly digested. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supply missing digestive acids and peptones to the weak stomach, improving appetite, digestion, and vigor. Safe tonic. may cure most stomach troubles except cancer. 50 cents at druggists or by mail from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
Alex S. Sampson of West Duxbury, Massachusetts, reports indicate he is dead at City Hospital following an illness or incident revealing ruinous effects on a wealthy widow. Details remain sparse as reporters await official statements from San Francisco authorities.
The United States transport Obdam arrived at quarantine with about 250 sick and convalescent soldiers and 35 passengers. A fire in coal bunkers twice flared, first Sept. 28 voyage from Ponce then Oct. 9 near sea. ammunition and rifles stored below raised concern. Private Sweeney of the Sixth Illinois Volunteers died Oct. 6 from cerebral concussion and was buried at sea. Surgeon Jarrall reported no smallpox cases aboard.
The naval board concludes the Santiago battle was fought and won on plans prepared by Rear Admiral Sampson. It finds Schley’s directing was minimal, the New York largely uninvolved, and the Oregon, Texas, and Iowa bore brunt of the fighting. The report notes ships closed in under Sampson’s orders and no American ship neared an surrendered Spanish ship within a mile.
The committee elected Bartlett and Jepson as masters of the evening drawing schools and Adams Cross Ware as principals. They approved 18 evening school instructors and granted leaves of absence for two instructors. A contract for South Boston High School was let at 206 966 dollars. Land from the German Lutheran Society may be acquired for the Girls High School expansion. A Lafayette monument request was rejected. Cyrus Cobb donated an alto-relief of Paul Revere for the Paul Revere School.
The Hon. Augustus Van Wyck endorses the Democratic platform for New York Governor, denounces canal management by Republicans, and supports home rule for cities, low taxes, civil service reforms, and fair apportionment while criticizing canal spending. He asserts the Governor is not party to federal questions.
The general threatens chastisement if the Pillagers do not come in to submit. They deem the terms warlike, but the offer is the best possible. If rejected, officials will press to compel surrender by armed force.
The Tourist Hotel in Tacoma Washington burned tonight. Under construction by the Northern Pacific Land Company it had $600,000 invested with no insurance. Completion would have reached over $1,000,000. A 65 year old man attracted by a matrimonial agency lured to the city aimed to marry a supposed rich widow. He is said to have met a woman tied to a prior case but was deserted after his funds disappeared. His death is attributed to worry and disappointment.
Patrolman Charles B. Kelly of Station 3, 33, joined the force in 1891 and has saved lives from fire multiple times. Early yesterday morning he helped rescue six people from a Norman street fire, being praised for courage and swift duty.
Articles of agreement signed for a November 22 bout at Lenox Athletic Club. James J. Corbett and Thomas Sharkey are to meet for a $20,000 purse. Forfeit deposits totaling $2,599 by each party and the club guarantee the match.
Mr and Mrs William Simpson marked their twenty fifth anniversary Monday evening at home on Commonwealth Avenue with about fifty friends and relatives in attendance. An orchestra of six provided music and gifts were described as costly and numerous.
An advertisement extols the umnymede Club whiskey as absolutely pure, suitable for first class hotels, clubs, and cafes, signaling its premium branding and broad institutional appeal.
Delegates elected to the convention are asked to meet in Jefferson Mall Dorchester on Tuesday evening October 18 1898 at 8 o'clock to nominate a candidate for Senator in the Seventh District and to transact other business per order of the district committee Edward Jd. M.GOVERN Chairman
President McKinley travels a triumphal route with huge crowds at Dixon Sterling Clinton IeWitt Mt Vernon Cedar Rapids Iowa. He greets supporters, shakes hands, and delivers a short speech from a platform in Cedar Rapids marking record attendance and enthusiasm.
Maritime updates report several ships leaving Mystic with lumber bound for South American ports amid fears from two recent hurricanes. The Thomaston schooner Benjamin C Frith arrived safely in Buenos Ayres after eighty days, while barkentine Florence Bb Edgett reached Montevideo in eighty one days. Other vessels faced long passages with head winds, including Argentina, a Nova Scotia barkentine unloading in Boston in fifty four days, and ships reshaping cargoes at Boston and New York.
Circular dated October 11 1898 from Kidder Peabody to holders of Columbian Revere and Howard National Banks withdraws the Sept 30 1898 offer to purchase stock citing date of withdrawal October 13 1858 and includes copies of the offer circular savings bank committee circular and contract form. It notes that more than two thirds of stockholders appear to have voted in favor of something.
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