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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
2
A brief local item notes a dramatic incident or scene at The Music Hall focusing on a man described as strong and vigorous. The report emphasizes the strength of the individual in the moment and hints at a serious outcome without graphic detail.
Mayor Quincy proposes free adult education lectures using school buildings as venues with city funding or private support. The School Board considers site choices for a new Charlestown school and weighs suspending rules for extra teachers while reviewing funding, land acquisitions, and future building plans.
At First Presbyterian Church on Columbus avenue last evening the 250th anniversary of adopting the Westminster standards was observed under the Presbytery of Boston. Rev. David Gregg spoke on The Shorter Catechism, in use by the church without change 259 years.
The National Shawmut Bank of Boston gains a $3,000,000 charter with James P. Stearns named president and four Shawmut directors joining the board. Shareholders may swap four new shares for five Shawmut shares. J G Taft resigns as cashier, stays as paying teller. Org may move quarters. business not expected before Jan 1, 1899. Syndicate succeeds in liquidating nine national banks.
Washington reports the Spanish Paris commission stalls after six weeks with little progress. The President expects decisive action and signals negotiations may be pushed to a conclusion. American commissioners are to press for firm focus on the Philippines while blocking off unrelated topics.
The Sixth Regiment returns home from a long campaign to a lavish welcome. A tug and lighter loaded with overcoats, trousers, blouses, shirts, blankets, boots and more awaits them. Mississippi to Boston signals set, Governor to greet, then possible parade or straight home. Companies L through M and locals await transport to final destinations with relief society escorts.
An old remedy touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for all forms of indigestion. It claims quick digestion, harmlessness, appetite boost, and lasting relief. Sold by druggists at 50 cents, prepared by Stuart Chemical Co Marshall Michigan. Send for free book on stomach diseases.
Secretary Alger presented cabinet with data on Spanish troop evacuation from Cuba and sites for American troop camps. Debate focused on permanent landing aids versus using lighters for short stays, with consideration of long occupation. Administration reportedly views cannon and fixed property in Havana as violating protocol and plans suspension.
The twenty fourth annual convention of the Catholic Young Men's National Union opens with solemn mass at St Patrick's Church. Delegates number in the hundreds as President Rev William T McGuire notes Catholic war service and cites figures on Catholic population growth in the United States from seven families in 1696 to nearly eleven million by Archbishop Keane. The address praises Catholic devotion to the country.
Samuel O. Little, a commission broker of Boston, files a petition in bankruptcy at the clerk of the United States District Court. Liabilities total 10 8 6 dollars and no assets appear on the petition.
Henry J. L. Higginson, founder of the Boston Symphony, endorses the Sunday evening municipal concerts to the public buildings department. He notes he bought tickets and will help if needed, but no Sunday matinees will occur unless demand for seats rises, with a potential series of smaller concerts in various city locations.
The Chelsea o's affair reemerged as the Board of Aldermen met. Two fire committee reports were presented. One, signed by Hixon Webber and McDonough, urged allowing withdrawal of W D Pilis petition to erect a steam engine and boiler at the Highland plant. The other, by Soley and Norton, backed a full board hearing on Nov 18 as required by law. The minority report was accepted and a hearing set for Nov 15.
Hundreds of thousands line the Delaware riverbanks as Secretary of the Navy John D. Long leads a May yacht procession past warships including Texas and Ka sasgi. Admirals, officials, and Merrimac heroes Hobson and others arrive for the jubilee with Navy and Marine honors and a toast to the men behind the suns.
Attendance at the Mechanics' Fair grows with 40 percent more visitors than prior days. Excursions are planned on Boston & Maine Fitchburg and Old Colony lines, with preparations for larger trips next week along the Boston & Albany route. American day featured Mrs. Marion A. McBride and Vera Polakoff in Russian cooking furnishings, malted milk lecture by Dr. J A Denkinger, Edison Electric Company talks, and Anna Barrows on fruit and nuts. Paul Revere era exhibits included Elbridge Goss essay on Revere, Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Lee praising volunteers, with the punch bowl by Revere and relics like snuff box and presidential chair on display.
A historical ad urges immediate self care with Munyon Remedies. It claims 57 cures for 67 ills and features testimonials from readers like Mrs. H F Bryant of Linfield and Robe rt Grip. The piece touts free medical advice at Munyon's Boston institute and invites visits 9 AM to 8 PM at Tremont Temple.
Paul Revere ride images sculpted by Cyrus Cobb were shown to visitors. Jules Levy, famed cornet soloist, received a warm ovation as the vast auditorium filled with attendees eager to hear the concert yesterday afternoon.
The Massachusetts Single Tax League gathered at Hotel Vendo with Young Men's Christian Associations of Massachusetts. William Lloyd Garrison presided as speakers argued the single tax could curb unemployment and political corruption. Rev S S Craig of Toronto predicted housing, drainage, and equitable wealth distribution would improve urban life and reduce social strife. A post-speech discussion followed on the single tax as a solvent for societal issues.
Congressman Moody told the Young Men's Republican Club that he visited the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment in camp and found all in health. He said he will listen to evidence before deciding on the Secretary of War, and would condemn those responsible if mismanagement delays medicine to soldiers.
The Cambridge Aldermen asked for a free transfer system on Broadway and Hampshire street. President Gaston says the Boston Elevated Company does not support it. The Common Council refused to petition the Legislature to borrow $20,000 outside the debt limit. An order allocating $200,000 passed the Aldermen.
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