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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1899
Page
2
The veteran pension system shows 991,519 beneficiaries including 753,451 soldiers 287,415 widows and dependents and 653 army nurses. Last year payments reached 131,617,961 with total expenditures to date at 138,555,052. The list grew by 40,991 names but shrank by 48,186 with 34,345 deaths.
The Rogers Bros unveiled their new play The Rogers Bros in Wall Street at the Hyperion Theatre in New Haven. The show follows two German pedlers who enter show business and get drawn into stock market farce with songs dances and a stock ticker read. Georgia Caine led a large cast as the audience filled the venue with New York managers in attendance.
The Chicago market rose at the open on strong prices and a firm finish in New York trade yesterday. Cable sources later showed dull trading and the market eased, closing a fraction higher than yesterday. Foreign houses traded on both sides amid favorable Northwest weather and weaker New York prices. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with Grove’s signature on each box.
Ohio citizens of Marietta plan a formal 11 am ceremony aboard the gunboat Marietta at Charlestown Navy Yard to present a solid silver service and twelve cups for the vessel. Governor Bushnell and Mayor Quincy will attend with naval officers and receive the ship’s reception.
Citizens of Marietta prepare a $2500 silver service for the Gunboat Marietta companion to the Oregon. Governor Bushnell of Ohio will present it aboard the ship, with two portraits of Commodore Whipple to be hung. The event ties Boston to Marietta’s founding era and the 1787 Northwest Ordinance debate. Local talk covers Ohio politics and party unity amid looming elections.
The Boston Board of Assessors reported Ward 21 illegal assessments with twenty four names wrongfully listed. Lodging house operator Margaret Fernald testified thirty seven improper assessments in her 276 Commercial street building. Names and addresses showed residents living elsewhere or in other wards.
The Whitehall sailing regatta and reunion opened at Lewis Wharf with the Admiral Dewey skippered by Captain Martin John taking first in a ten mile course. Micklipola, Hilma, Lena, Lizzie followed in finishing order as crowd favorite events included a greased pig race and a four oared race concluding with Lund and Nelson crossing in 17 minutes 82 seconds.
In Boston a convention bet roped in ex-Representative Krebs and Alderman Colby as stakeholders. Bets of 1000 dollars on Curtis Guild Jr for Lieutenant Governor and 70 dollars on John L Bates were placed with Colby, who stored the money in his safe until Oct. 6.
Beverly reports the death of 44 year old Michael Hawley who jumped from the Beverly bridge. His body was recovered and no cause is given. He leaves two sons.
Police capture Charles Ried after a deadly shooting inside Miss Willard's Dorchester estate. He killed his wife and wounded her sister, claiming self defense as officers arrive. Mrs Ried and Mrs Russell fight for life as doctors work to remove bullets.
In Pretoria President Kruger presents telegrams and notes on concessions to settle differences with Britain. The Volksraad considers a secret session to discuss the reply while British and Transvaal diplomats exchange proposals including a five year franchise. Boer women organize rifle clubs amid calls to resist Outlanders. Orange Free State arms its artillery. Reports warn Milner may dismiss the Scheiner ministry, risking renewed Dutch-British tension.
From Delagoa Bay Aug 31, instruction from Lisbon releases ammunition consignments for the Transvaal. A large arrival of ammunition on the steamer German is reported. Two Transvaal police officers detained yesterday are freed by Portuguese authority order.
About thirty Ward 2 Republicans met in Independent Hall Union Square Somerville to discuss issues of the coming campaign. Speeches favored Lieut Col Guild for lieutenant governor and Rep Franklin Huntress for senator while Melville D Jones spoke for Speaker Bates. Tarbox and Levi Cook were also endorsed in mentions. The gathering preferred separate representative caucuses and adjourned without endorsing a candidate.
Boston’s premier newspaper announces a 52 page 3 cent Post edition for Sunday. The 12 page supplement blends up to date journalism with illustrated industrial content and serves as a valuable souvenir for business readers and workers.
The ceremony unites Otis A. Brigham and Elsie M. Thayer at Virginia Street Church in Dorchester on August 30 performed by Rev. Leslie Moore.
At Hubbardston on August 30 Isaac yres of Boston aged 79 years and in Somerville on August 31 Julia B infant daughter of Daniel and Julia Waeuia aged 1 month 27 days. Funeral from parents residence 72 Wyate Avenue Saturday September 2 at 2 o clock Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Prominent Boston Republicans and figures such as Peter Morrison and Thomas Hart weigh in on General Collins. Morrison calls him a leading man and worthy of public office, while Hart dodges questions about a mayoral bid and Riley praises his abilities as a politician.
The Navy Secretary directs all next year budget estimates due Sept 1 as rapid shipbuilding expands. Total potential spending reaches 18 million with 54 ships under construction including 11 battleships, 4 monitors, 3 armored cruisers, 6 protected cruisers, 33 destroyers and torpedo boats. A pair of granite dry docks priced about 1.25 million each may be built at New York and Norfolk, while armor and ordnance costs await Congress action and Omits a fixed figure.
The Belgian Chamber of Deputies rejected a motion to revise the constitution by 69 to 41. The motion aimed to pave the way for a universal suffrage bill in Brussels.
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