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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
6
General Calixto Garcia made his first visit to Santiago since July 17, greeted by grateful residents after the capitulation. Crowds celebrated at 9 o'clock as the famed commander traveled through the city to praise the noble country that fought for liberty.
General Calixto Garcia arrives in Santiago escorted by Wood and General Lawton’s staff with Cuban officers and 200 Cuban cavalrymen. A thronged plaza hears his welcome as Garcia and officers in white uniforms attend receptions at the palace and San Carlos Club.
General Garcia’s speech in Santiago praises Cuban independence heroes from 1868 to 1881 and honors American aid. He notes the Americans shed blood alongside Cubans, calling the United States a grand nation and expressing lasting gratitude. Garcia stays in Santiago for several days as guests.
San Francisco dispatches state Captain Henry Glass of the USS Charleston is tasked with cataloging all shipping Admiral Dewey secured on September 13. The inventory spans ships afloat within a forty mile radius, valued at about 1.5 million dollars. Ensign Mastet handles blasting wrecks in the Pasig River and outer harbor, enabling deeper-draft ships to reach the wharves.
At the annual dinner in Wakefield on Thursday Sept 29 the Middlesex East Agricultural Society lists speakers including President Frank P Bennett Congressman McCall and Sterling Elliott chief consul of the Massachusetts L A W Invitations have gone to Hon William E Barrett and congressional nominees Frank D Allen Charles E Harwood Ernest W Roberts Arthur H Wellman Jeremiah J McCarthy Secretary of State William M Olin and Captain J B Adams may attend.
The Fitchburg railroad promotes an autumn Hudson excursion on October 6 with a fare from Boston to Boston of five dollars.
Charles Lowrie a six foot well dressed man was arrested at a South End pawn shop while attempting to pawn stolen goods. Police linked him to burglaries in Somerville Cambridge and other Boston suburbs. He formerly used the alias George B. Cowl and served time at Elmira Reformatory for breaking and entering and receiving stolen property.
Assistant Secretary Howell issues a circular reclassifying calfskins and hides for customs. Green salted skins weigh 25 pounds or more become hides, 12 pounds or more dry hides. lighter become calfskins. Dry division at 12 pounds. Victory for New England tanners and shoe manufacturers against previous Beef Trust influenced rates.
Carnegie & Co of Pennsylvania win the contract to build the first elevated railroad structure in Boston. The 1300 foot bridge will carry lines from Charlestown to Boston, one linking with Union station subway, the other rising Atlantic avenue toward the Southern Terminal. It will use about 600 tons of steel.
Frank Dupree tours for The French Maid at Park on Oct 3 and is Minnie Dupree’s brother. Otis Skinner joins Joseph Jefferson's company in The Rivals then tours Rosemary through the South. Melbourne MacDowell Blanche Walsh debut Cleopatra in Providence and plan New England and Pacific coast runs. Maude Odell leaves Castle Square next week for Washington and New York, aiming to see Sporting Life at the Academy and Viola Allen in The Christian in Washington.
Maude Adams makes a Boston debut at the Hollis in The Little Minister and W H Crane’s company closes their New York held run. The Boston Theatre opens its annual season with The Serenade and a roster of favorites including Barnabee Davis MacDonald and Helen Bertram. Other venues rotate stars in The Sign of the Cross and A Stranger in New York. Norumbega Park extends hours next week as vaudeville, burlesque, and musical shows fill the calendar around Boston venues.
The visit of Lynn mayor Ramsdell to George Fred Williams is alleged to be an effort to pull him from the race for Congress in the seventh district. Williams’ move to offer a gubernatorial nomination is seen as an attempt to curb ex Senator Doherty’s influence and shape the state committee’s future endorsements.
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