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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Greene's Nervura as a blood and nerve remedy to strengthen weak women and cure headaches neuralgia rheumatism and female complaints. It cites Mrs F E Morgan of Worcester Mass recounting relief after using Nervura and invites readers to consult Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston Mass.
About 150 members of the Boston United Infantry Veteran Corps gathered at the Hotel Vendome to celebrate the corps centennial. A formal reception led to a dinner and speeches by Colonel Nathaniel G. Robinson, Captain Abbott A. Aldrich, and others praising the flag and national unity.
Judge Hammond of the United States Circuit Court issued a blanket injunction in favor of the American Steel and Wire Company. The order bars strikers from interfering with mill operations, intimidating potential workers, or picketing the mills or employees' homes. It affirms workers’ right to access the work site and streets while allowing peaceful strike activity.
A three hour conference in Havana between General Wade General Butler and Admiral Sampson discussed Spain evacuation terms. Spain argues it cannot complete military evacuation by the Americans deadline and retains sovereignty until a peace treaty in Paris. Admiral Sampson asserts Dec 1 will end Spain's rights in Cuba. The American note was given to General Parrado this afternoon by Captain Hart.
The Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention stalls with Tague Falvey Hogan and Shea tied after 200 ballots over four nights. Nomination papers due tomorrow at 5 pm. no compromise in sight as delegates linger, awaiting a nominee or concession amid tense bargaining.
An advertisement argues faith cannot aid digestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure. It claims the tablets supply digestion advancing juices and peptones to digest food, improve blood and nerves, and notes a price of 50 cents for a full sized package from druggists or by mail from the Stuart Co.
Delegates to the seventh district senatorial convention met in Jefferson Hall Eaststreet Dorchester and voted to adjourn to Wednesday evening due to delegates needed at the Winthrop Hall congressional convention. Twenty seven credentials were returned and the permanent organization named W. J. Hennessy chairman with Dr. E. J. Walsh and E. L. Sullivan as secretaries.
Franz Hugo Krebs Jr. of Ward 9 was nominated for Congress by acclamation at the ninth Republican convention held in Wesleyan Hall last night.
General Horace Porter the United States ambassador hosted a banquet at the American embassy in Paris for the United States and Spanish peace commissioners. The dinner marks a rare joint meeting of the two delegations under one roof and at the same table.
Delegates endure a protracted Cleveland style fight as four candidates refuse to yield. Recess motion to seek a backroom understanding follows after 160 ballots with no change.
The Boston School Board will leave Lafayette Day observances to each school master. A recommendation from Frank A. Hill urges Oct 19 Lafayette programs in public and private schools to honor Lafayette and foster cordial Franco American friendship and peace. Superintendent Seaver circulated the idea to principals for practicable exercises. A Baltimore letter writer invites U S and France to renew ties and honor Yorktown surrender on Oct 19.
A Manchester New Hampshire woman identified only as Mabel Ward attempted opium suicide after expressing loneliness in a strange city. She lies in City Hospital with poor prospects of recovery. Nearby, a man 65 years old and 6 feet 8 inches tall died from gas at 28 Sharon Street after placing a rooming house suicide. Police believe both cases are not connected by name.
Aided by the General Benjamin Lincoln Chapter D A R of East Boston Mrs Lee presented an engaging historical program in the fair’s historical room. The event honored the officers of the Revolution of 76 and the Society of the Cincinnati with remarks by Adjutant General Walter L Bouve and performances by Miss Stella Stevenson Miss Lillian Dunbar and Miss Dellie Bartlett. The piece notes relics of General Lincoln Burgoyne sword and Lincoln’s near in the collection and recalls Lincoln’s role as Washingtons aide de camp and Burgoyne surrender.
The Kidder Peabody syndicate has not publicly announced control of two remaining banks, the Hamilton and the Boston National. The Hamilton is among the strongest of nine banks to be liquidated. The withdrawal of the offer for these shares is expected soon, signaling the final act in the bank liquidation. The next step implicates special or annual meetings to vote on liquidation.
At Troy New York on October 18 Jack Hamilton of Syracuse and Jack O Brien of New York fought twenty rounds to a draw at the Manhattan Athletic Club. The bout drew about 200 spectators as both men delivered clean boxing with Hamilton pressuring early while O Brien landed with sharp counters. The decision was agreed as a draw since both were on their feet at the end.
The Merchants' Club of Boston met at the Algonquin Club house for its first dinner of the season. Hawaii was the after dinner speaking topic with speakers Rev. W. B. Oleson of Worcester, Hon. Gorham D. Gilman, and Horace G. Allen discussing Hawaii’s agricultural products and the Spanish American War.
About sixty underwriters gathered at the Parker House for the Boston Life Underwriters autumn banquet. Hon. John L Bates and other dignitaries spoke on prosperity, unity, and the war's lessons as music and remarks framed the evening.
Colonel Mansfield writes Secretary Alger that about 250 mines at Fort Independence can be unloaded in October, making November 1, 1898 the earliest safe date to open Castle Island to the public. He notes torpedo unloading work in Boston Harbor carries danger and public access before completion could bring grave results.
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