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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1898

Page

8

Bargain Stock Men’s Suit at 9 48

The ton offers a full stock of men’s suits, youths and children, advertised as the best assorted line yet shown with such bargain pricing.

Oak Hall

Peace Commissioners to Discuss Philippine Question Next

Paris Oct 26 The peace commission meeting lasted an hour and five minutes and adjourned to tomorrow. Spanish and American members were reticent as Madrid politics loom. The Madrid cabinet crisis was avoided for now, with General Correa’s resignation postponed to keep the talks intact. The Philippine question may be taken up at the next session.

Paris Madrid Senor Montero Rios The Temps Sagasta General Correa

Peace commission shifts focus to Philippines in Cuba and Puerto Rico talks

Washington observers report the Paris peace commission nearing closure on Cuba and Porto Rico. The Spanish case gains admiration from diplomats, yet yields no real concession. Officials expect the Cuban and Puerto Rican matters to be considered settled, allowing faster progress toward a peace treaty and broader Philippines discussions.

Washington Paris Cuba Porto Rico Philippines

St Thomas Fife and Drum Corps Debuts in Jamaica Plain

The first concert and dance by the St Thomas Fife and Drum Corps was at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain last evening from 8 to 9. Soloists included Michael Buckley Johnny Quigley and others. Instrumental pieces by the Watson brothers Pettingill Hines and other talent were well received. EF EK Finigan directed the floor assisted by many aides. About 200 couples attended.

St. Thomas Fife Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain Michael Buckley Johnny Quigley Watson Brothers Pettingill Hines EF. EK. Finigan

Annie E. Allen Charged With False Pretenses

Annie E. Allen aged 35 was arrested by Inspector Mahoney for obtaining property valued at 109.13 under false pretenses from Annie F. Murch of Stevens and Co at 300 Boylston Street. Allen claimed to be married to a man from Arlington to run up the bill.

Annie E. Allen

Rourke Donovan Senate Contest Draws In Boston Ring

The Donovan Rourke nomination fight stalled with no decision as Monday's 10 o'clock round in Room 240 at the State House loomed. A crowded, tense scene featured Donovans and Roukes allies plus noted Boston figures while witnesses debated paper filings and legality amid colorful, heated exchanges.

Donovan- Rourke State House Samuel J. Elder Rourke Donovan Elder Allen

Raucous Battle Over Boston District Convention Rooms

The district committee faced accusations of a secret plan to hold a convention in Room 21 at the Maverick House. Allegations claim notices were manipulated to keep ward delegates unaware while a two thirds rule was used to set the time and place. Witnesses describe secretive room hires and efforts to constrain the nomination process.

Boston Jackson Donovan Horace G. Allen Mr. Rourke Samuel J. Elder Rourke Martin M. Lomasney D. J. Kiley John H. Sullivan Christopher O'Brien Francis J. Horgan P. J. Kennedy Jincoln William J. Donovan Danield. Rourke Elder Maverick House Kiley Mr. Allen Christopher F. O’brien Lomasney Mahoney Mr. Lomasney Mr. O’brien Mr. Douglass Patrick J. Kennedy East Boston Ilomasney John J. Douglass Douglass Mr. Elder Allen Senator Lomasney T1l Kennedy Mr. Donovan Ward 8 Daniel J. Kiley Suffolk Senatorial District Committee Eugene Smith Mr. Smith James F. Fitzgerald District Committee

Bradman Declines Krebs and Remains Loyal Republican

Florentine K. Bradman declares acceptance of nomination by ninth district Republicans to challenge Franz Hugo Krebs. He attacks Krebs for bolting party nominees and outlines stances on imperialism, the Philippines, immigration, tariff reform, and war-time measures. Bradman vows honest, fearless duty and invites Krebs to a public platform clash.

Florentine K. Bradman William W. Farr Republican Citizens’ Committee Ninth Congressional District Franz Hugo Krebs Curtiss Josiah Quincy Beacon Hill Krebs United States New England Algeria Congress War Department

Will of William H Winning Creates Orphan Home Trust

The will of William Henry Winning of Woburn directs that his estate, about 140 acres with buildings, in Lexington Woburn and Winchester, be held in trust to establish and maintain a home for orphans and destitute children. The remainder of real and personal property also goes to the trust, with net income used for the home's upkeep.

William Henry Winning Woburn Testator Lexington Winchester

Fire destroys Union block in Bristol VT, $50,000 loss

A major Bristol blaze swept through the Union block housing Ira Stuart’s grocery and damaged surrounding buildings. The block and the adjoining postoffice block were destroyed, with total losses around 50 000 dollars. The postoffice block valued at 4000 dollars was insured for 1500. A Masonic lodge occupying space in the building incurred losses of 8000 dollars.

Bristol Ira Stuart Union Block

US forces in Cuba face aid offer amid fires of independence

General Pettit reports Cuban general Rios offers two thousand armed men to help preserve order in Manzanillo in exchange for rations. Wood replies that rations would disarm the Cubans. Debate grows over who should govern and when, with moderates favoring continued US control for a year, while extremists push for a distinct Cuban government. Consuls weigh appealing to powers to halt rapid recognition.

Santiago DE Cuba Pettit United States Manzanillo Rios Wood Santa Cruz del Sur

Wrecking feat in Boston harbor raises a scow at 100 feet

Betts Bros of East Boston claim a record wrecking job by Duncan and Dean using chains under a 700 ton scow to lift it from 100 feet. Tug Peter W. French towed the vessel to Long Island and Pickett's wharf for repairs. The scow, 135 by 35 by 13 feet with six pockets, once carried Braman Bros of Toledo and employs a crew member lost near Boston Light.

Betts Bros Boston David Duncan George Dean Peter W. French Charlie Nugent Long Island Pickett’s Wharf Boston Light Braman Bros Toledo Broady Emir Antwerp Nedjed Bedouin Navigation Company Liverpool Fready Nash Highland Light Cape Cod Race Point Everett Newport News Chattahoochee Lewis

Terrapin Sails To Safety After Schooner Sinks Off Cape Elizabeth

The schooner Terrapin bound from New York to St John NB with coal sprang a leak five miles off Cape Elizabeth and sank yesterday. The captain and crew abandoned ship, saved clothing, and reached Portland this morning after rowing all night. Terrapin built Calais 1870, 121 tons, carried 2389 tons coal.

Portland New York St. John N. B Cape Elizabeth Calais

Alleged Bicycle Thieves Arrested in South Boston Case

Alexander Hume aged 18 of 11 Swallow street South Boston and Thomas Hughes aged 21 of 32 Faulkner street were arrested yesterday by Inspector Bogan and Sergeant Maines Division 12 on larceny charges for two bicycles valued at 150 dollars taken from William Russell and James Austin of Stoughton on October 20 last. They were delivered to Officer Pye of Stoughton Massachusetts.

Alexander Hume Swallow Street Boston Thomas Hughes Faulkner Street Bogan Maines Division 12 William Russell James Austin Stoughton Pye Mass

Regilding Planned for Faneuil Hall Grasshopper Vane

In the reconstruction of Faneuil Hall soon to begin, the six foot metal grasshopper vane on the dome will be removed and regilded. The last removal to earth occurred during May or Matthews's administration.

Faneuil Hall Matthews

Boston man charged with forging liquor order

William O. Gillespie of Fourth Street South Boston was arrested yesterday and charged with forging an order for 99 dollars on William F. Mills a liquor dealer located on Charlestown Street.

William O. Gillespie Fourth Street South Boston William F. Mills Charlestown Street

Austin Corbin Party Wins Supreme Court Ruling

Judge Lathrop ruled in New England Mortgage Security Co v Brewster that the Austin Corbin party is entitled to have counted votes from the corporation’s annual meeting. William G. Bosworth and Austin Corbin Jr. are named president and treasurer as the company, a Connecticut entity with $1,000,000 capital and Boston principal office, funds loans across the West and South with about $1.5 million in assets.

Lathrop Supreme Court New England Mortgage Security Company Boston

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Ton Men’s Suit Spitz ‘Bros Mark Summer ST Washington St ST. Thomas Corps Bet. Eliot and Dover Cris O'Brien Counsel Elder Mr. Tomasney Ward 6 James E. Fitzgerald Bradman Brookline Scollayquare Hanover Street Hanover and Portland Streets Bernard M. Wolf Home For William Winning Postoffice Masonic Hall Worti Metropolitan Clothing Mfg. Co Metropolitan Clothing Manufacturing Company Melton Kersey Carr Pittsburg Fountain Head Chicago Washington Street Johnson Dessoug City of Macon Tran London New Orleans Havre Triton Bath Brunswick John Carter Manchester Isaac Morgan B. A. Allen Golden Gate Deep Sea Jupiter Solomon Ladoga S. N. Baker Ilenry Withington Dennis Jamaica Philadelphia I. M. Howes Plant Olivette Florida Admiral Dewey Jamaican Long Wharf Anderson Beverly Chandler Hamlin Baker Thacher Maurice Whalen Harry L. Belden Ululu Tugatiee Will Parade Bosons Austin Corbin W. L.douglas W. J. Douglas Washington, Cor. Essex Court Street Scollay Sq Btate Hovsié Commonwealth Avenue Dartmouth Street Huntington Avenue West Newton Street Columbus Enue Boylston Tremont Park and Beacon Streets Order of United Workmen Orville A. Ward William B. Libby Beacon Lodge No. 1 Charles Street Beacon Boylston Street W. H. Bradt W. H. Ralph Metropolitan Lodge Massachusetts Lodge Unity Lodge South Boston Dearborn Roxbury Dudley Lodge Trimount Lodge Wendell Phillips Greenhalge Lodge Harmony Lodge Concord H. A. Upham Weston Newton Lodge Newton Auburndale General Hull Newtonville John Eliot West Newton Newton Centre Campello Brockton Montello Burtt Haverhill Walter R. Furbush Everett Lodge J. H. Richardson Dorchester John A. Andrew Lynn Miehawum Lodge Marion Lodge Fairview Roslindale Reliance Lodge Mangffield Needham Lodge Needham Speckett Falls Methuen Lincoln Lodge Andover Upehureh Lodge Amesbury James C. Poole Mystic Lodge John Fernwood Lodge Gloucester Powder Horn Chelsea North Abington Mt. Washington Farragut Lodge General Sherman Merry Mount Quincy Abraham Lincoln Dean S. Swift Norwood Lodge A. C. Bateman Norwood Norfolk Lodge Allston Lodge Allston Lawrence Lodge Lawrence Arlington Street Columbus Avenue Grand Lodge Edward F. Danforth Beacon and Charles Streets Washburn Credit Co Jordan, Marsh & Co
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