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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1898
Page
1
Haifa reports a well known anarchist arrested amid heightened security for Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria visit. Veiled women barred in streets to thwart possible anarchist disguises. In Alexandria an Italian anarchist, a passenger on a steamer bound for Palestine, was arrested.
The Marquis of Salisbury, English premier, defends Britain’s supremacy in the Nile valley in a reply to Baron De Courcel of France. He bases the claim on the British victory at Omdurman over the Mahdist forces, asserting England’s title remains supreme.
Blue Book published from Salisbury despatches shows Britain insisting Nile valley belongs to Egypt and pressing France to write a formal proposition. Regret over French claims, Kitchener and Cromer urged support, while British forces hold 672,000 ready for war if needed. Egypt seeks reconquest of Khartoum and Nile valley.
Madrid reports a cabinet council to decide repatriation of Spanish troops and cable from the Peace Commission. General Correa resigns over support for Captain General Chinchilla who jailed Senor Figueroa for an uncensored article. The Imparcial compares U S treatment to Spain's fate and Porto Rico dispatches warn of U S actions.
Pekin Telegraph report says Chinese soldiers attacked a party of English engineers at the Marco Polo bridge on the Pekin Hankow railway. Two engineers were injured and a railway coolie was killed. Telegraph wires cut at Pao Ting Fu in Pechili province, signaling a serious situation.
Paris reports military authorities push preparations for a display of force to lift national morale as war with England looms amid sober press tone. The piece notes France and Spain faced heavy strain from prior conflicts, yet authorities proceed with mobilization to bolster resolve.
At Kept Mob at Bay Forest Mississippi October 24 the Harpersville inmates were jailed at noon after Sheriff Stephenson and his posse repelled a lynch attempt. The fight forced a circle around the prisoners as revolvers cleared a path. Escapees fled into the swamp and were pursued by a large white crowd amid reports of another clash.
Fire at Pier 39 East River Brooklyn caused about 500000 in damage. The Anderenka cargo ship, owned by Frank W Roberts of Liverpool, burned totaling losses at naval stores George L Hammond and Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company. Wacamaw schooner and German American stores suffered further damage. Fireboats fought the blaze as wind fed flames along the waterfront.
Antonio Pepe, 20, shot and fatally wounded Minchiello Bernardino, 30s, at Federal near Milk Street in Boston after a quarrel over who spoke English better. Five shots fired. Pepe fled after alarming onlookers, while Bernardino died en route to Emergency Hospital. Police seek Pepe, last seen near Carney Place opposite St Stephen's Church. both men known as quarrelsome Italian laborers at the new Southern Union station.
Rosie Rosetta, also known as Rosie Doherty, was stabbed by her husband Frank Rosetta at their basement home at 14 Fleet Street at noon yesterday. He fled and remained at large until midnight. She was reported dying at City Hospital at 1 am. The couple’s marital history and accusation of infidelity preceded the assault.
Two women who tried to take their lives Sunday remain in City Hospital with outlooks described as favorable for recovery. Mrs Nellie L Elkey formerly Mrs Eugene Manning rests comfortably and speaks little while Miss Martha Devent, formerly Durat, shows dangerous self harm tendencies after an arsenic incident, with physicians calling it a planned act and requiring constant watch.
Greta Johnson, 24, colored, of 655 Shawmut Avenue, was struck yesterday afternoon on Irvington Street by a team driven by John Romeo and owned by Christie Bros. of 79 North Street. She suffered a scalp injury and was taken to the City hospital.
London reports that jockey Sloa will ride on all four days of the Newmarket Houghton meeting starting today. The announcement underscores a busy schedule with Sloa expected to ride in each program across the four-day event.
Dedham Leader reports a Democratic campaign kickoff in Boston featuring George Fred Williams in Roxbury and South Boston venues. Speakers defend party principles, attack Algerism, and pledge to press war accountability amid calls for a Democratic majority in the next House. Williams lauds Naphen’s loyalty and warns voters against candidates dodging party platform.
A speaker argues the Cuban war was a national effort, not a Republican plan, noting many privates in the ranks were Democrats. He recalls Democratic calls for relief for those suffering in Cuba and asserts Democratic support propelled the war. He claims Republicans would not have acted without loyal Democratic backing.
A speech laments wartime losses and demands accountability for incompetence and political neglect. The speaker urges bipartisan probes to uncover causes, warning against suppressing criticism of the McKinley administration. The address ends noting an investigation proceeding behind closed doors.
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