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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
6
Evangelina Cassio y Cisneros signs her declaration of intention to become a U S citizen. She renounces allegiance to Spain and will drop the Senorita title to become plain Miss. The step marks her first toward naturalization in New York on October 15.
Madrid dispatch says General Weyler sent a telegram on the Cisneros escape but no final report yet after requests for more details. Weyler’s version diverges from American press reports. He notes the government, advised by Marshal Blanco, will pardon 154 Cubans deported to Spain and to Africa.
A Brunswick dispatch says Hotel Cumberland guests report an armed government vessel in St. Andrews Sound steamed out at full speed and fired a cannon. It is believed the cruiser Wilmington or similar vessel engaged a filibuster sighting.
By 6 o'clock today forty four new cases had been reported and it was believed the high water mark would be reached. An outbreak cluster appeared from one Bourbon Street house with four cases and a similar cluster formed at a double cottage at Seventieth and Third streets.
The Royal Society of Good Fellows hosted a reception for the executive committee of the supreme assembly at Union Hall last night. Supreme Ruler J B Reed presided as about 600 members attended with speeches by Supreme Premier J H McGregor Supreme Secretary James W Swager and other officials. Delegations came from New Bedford Attleboro and nearby towns.
James Sewall the final case tied to Dr Guiteras was discharged cured. Of four cases found by local physicians one was discharged and three are practically well. Galveston and Houston officials reassured residents that the illness is the same in both cities and not yellow fever.
The old Yantic departed Boston yesterday bound for Montreal where she will be turned over to the Michigan Naval Militia representatives for transfer and assignment.
On Cypress Street Common in Brookline the Roxbury Latin and Brookline High School battled to a scoreless football stalemate. Colby of Roxbury made several impressive end runs while Brookline’s defense held firm at right tackle and center throughout the intense forty minutes.
Charlies Price of Boston and A R Stevenson of Minneapolis raced for 1000 a side in a match mile. Stevenson won in 3 28. Other results include half mile dash won by Dr Brown Cleveland in 1 13 3.
In the Civis Courts Middlesex es Cambridge Sherman lists cases such as 173 Burditt vs Lexington Gas Light Co and 1808 McLean vs City of Boston along with 1324 Anderson vs City of Everett and 1844 Murphy vs Driscoll. Other docket items include Culver vs Durant Canny vs Shea and Smith vs Derrington among others.
Two petitions seek juries to assess damages for funds taken to widen Lawrence street. Plaintiffs include Elizabeth Davis and Mary A. Smith named against local inhabitants. Lawyers: Hogan for plaintiffs, Trull and Wier for defendants. Terms reference several other historic case entries and parties.
A Massachusetts Republican speech urges unity against a united opposition, praising party machinery while defending legislative record. The speaker commends presiding officers, notes a thinner blue book, and argues most laws are wise and just, urging voters on November 2 to choose the Republican approach to state governance.
Senator Hoar extols Governor Roger Wolcott and President McKinley, praising honesty and straight public service. He notes Massachusetts voters backed Wolcott by a large margin and jokes about national prosperity, while criticizing no major issues with the administration.
A Massachusetts speaker argues that federal injunctions in other states have little bearing on state elections. He praises the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, defends state constitutional protections, and critiques public debt while noting past spending for hospitals roads and water.
The speaker laments the administration under President Cleveland for adding forty million dollars to the national debt. The remark condemns fiscal recklessness and emphasizes credit and freedom from debt as essential strengths.
The speaker berates President Cleveland for free trade arguments and praises debt repayment as the key to national credibility. He notes war-time funding, a large debt cut to a small remaining balance, and argues that strong national credit deterred foreign powers, urging continued debt reduction and a balanced treasury.
A speaker argues future national and state policies should be shaped by the Republican party. He cites a Worchester Know Nothing figure proposing a satirical platform while recalling the era's intolerance. The tale shifts to a humorous Paris omnibus episode illustrating lingering political themes.
A speaker praises Governor Wolcott’s administration after a year in office and requests another term, drawing laughter and applause from the audience. The remark signals continued support and high expectations for his leadership.
Senator Lodge delivers a speech praising Republican tariff policy and linking rising wheat prices to economic conditions. He notes Democratic missteps, asserts tariff passage aided prosperity, and criticizes claims that New England was sacrificed for tariff interests.
Speaker recalls the tariff fight with a Republican majority and warns against vetoing the tariff. He defends the hides duty as a revenue measure despite opposition from New England protectionists. He praises the bill for stabilizing business, aiding overtaxed industries, and assuring currency safety under McKinley.
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The speaker argues for continued Republican leadership to preserve currency stability and national finances. He notes improved business conditions due to confidence in Washington, cites stock market nerves amid elections, and urges unity behind the Republican standard to maintain sound money, ample revenue, and orderly government.
Thieves entered the cellar window of C. M. Cowdrey at 67 Bainbridge Street and carried off jewelry and silverware worth 500 dollars. A watch inscribed Ellen M. Cowdrey from mother was among the stolen items.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on October 15 1910 a thirteen year old boy Johnnie Mathews is arrested on murder charges after the six year old son of Captain Bridges was killed by a bullet fired from across the street near the Mathews home. The shooting followed a quarrel between the boys.
A picturesque railroad office opened yesterday at 368 Washington Street, the New England branch for the Chicago and Northwestern. The ground-floor suite features mahogany woodwork, a marble desk, and Scotch cork floors. Attending officials include N. M. Breeze traveling passenger agent J. E. Brittain New England passenger agent and Charles H. Wise general freight agent. The former office was at 5 State Street. An informal reception to friends is held today.
The Federal Penny Aid Society of Boston post office workers will hold a smoke talk at St James Hall 18 Knee land street on Sunday October 17 at 3 pm. Post office employees and friends are invited and assured a good time.
London reports tight security at the Chapel Royal for the christening tomorrow of the Duke and Duchess of Marlboroughs newborn son born September 18. Only ticket holders may attend.
Emperor William and the Empress hosted the leprosy conference in Potsdam on October 15 and spoke cordially with foreign delegates.
Yesterday three warships were in the upper harbor as Texas left anchorage near President Roads. Admiral Sicard inspected the fleet. visitors will be aboard today 10 am to 4 pm, with Sunday best for crowds. The New York, Ionia, Minnesota, Enterprise, and others remained in harbor while the Yantic departed for Detroit for naval reserve duty.
The committee organizes October exercises with addresses by the Secretary of the Navy and Henry Cabot Lodge, plus remarks by Mayor Quincy and Governor Wolcott. School children will sing, Professor Churchill to read Holmes’s poem Old Transideo, and a lengthy parade route ends at the navy yard for a reception aboard the Constitution.
Five hundred attendees at the Catholic Union first season assembly on Washington Street enjoyed a concert by soprano Mrs. John B. Fitzpatrick tenor John R. Campbell and others. A life sized oil portrait of Patrick Donahoe was presented by Patrick A. Collins with Judge John H. Burke accepting for the union, followed by dancing.
Letter from W. L. G. of Roxbury argues against duplicate city governance and endorses a single Boston chamber. He cites wasteful spending, school shortfalls, and calls for proportional representation plus initiative and referendum to curb boodle and corruption.
A 72 ton engine achieved speeds around 104 miles per hour in two trials over a measured mile. The first run finished in 44.35 seconds and the second in 42 seconds, hindered by two curves on the track that cost two to three seconds. The locomotive's four drivers rest on two small wheels atop three others, all propelled by friction rather than gears.
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