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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
6
A Canadian election asks voters nationwide to approve or reject absolute prohibition of all intoxicants. The Liberal government offers no pledge on future laws if prohibition passes, and low turnout is expected, raising questions about the mandate and enforcement across provinces.
General Enrique Collazo criticizes U S policy in Cuba seeking to curb the Cuban army and retain duties on cattle. He contrasts Spaniard leniency after 1878 with current American demands for disbandment without pay and limited agricultural revival. Demetrio Castido becomes General Wood’s representative with a $3800 salary. An investigation into clergy treasure items is underway as friction declines.
Colonel Frederick T. Walsh of Lowell wed Miss Katherine Bingham of Littleton in a ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Edgar F. Davis. Attendants included Miss Helen Bingham, bridesmaids Bertha Howe Sarah Breck Annie White Hobbs and Martha Fowler. A reception followed and the couple left for a Canadian trip.
At 61 Shurtleff street Chelsea Miss Clara Hortense Kincaid wed Charles Sawyer Rice of Chelsea. Reverend L B Bates officiated with Dr Frederick A King as best man and Miss Minnie Beatrice Kincaid as maid of honor. They plan to reside on Highland avenue Somerville after a wedding tour.
Nellie Huxford of Newton Centre was arraigned in Newton court for stealing property valued over $1000 from Arthur A. Tilney at 176 Sumner street. Probable cause found and she was held in 300 for the grand jury.
Mayor Quincy sent to the Board of Aldermen the name of Ubert K. Pettingill for sinking fund commissioner. Pettingill led Pettingill & Co., the oldest newspaper advertising agency, expanding with partners and publishing a 400 page directory to guide advertisers. He directs large ad output for Dr. Greene's Nervara and serves as Mechanics National Bank director.
Reported actions of the credentials committee seating delegates in Erie and Monroe districts threaten control of the next State committee. Croker and Tammany are said to oppose the report on the convention floor while upstate sentiment challenges Van Wyck. Danforth leads in votes but falls short of nominating.
At City Hall tonight a near split over honoring or ignoring the 1896 Chicago platform divided Democratic delegates. About half quit after a disorderly session as the presiding officer struggled to maintain control and 13 percent of delegates remained.
In Brockton on September 25 a group of about 100 Armenians gathered in front of P. B. Keith's factory. Police cleared the street as ten officers controlled the scene. Five Armenians emerged and stones were thrown. one Armenian suffered a flesh wound. John Nelson was arrested for disturbing the peace.
Mrs. August Belmont died in Paris Monday night. Her husband and son returned to New York about a week ago. The body lies in a Paris Episcopal Church mortuary chapel. August Belmont and his sons sail on the Teutonic to bring the body home for a funeral at Great Neck Long Island and burial in Rhode Island Cemetery Newport.
Mrs A H Hughes, who attempted death by gas at the United States Hotel on Tuesday night, recovered at Emergency Hospital and was discharged to her Roslindale home at 108 Sherwood Street with her husband. She gave no reason for the act and said she would not attempt again.
The officers on Rainsford Island pursue four local boys Frank Gottlack Thomas O Farrell James Hunt and George Black who escaped last Monday evening. One swam to Joe's Rock borrowed a boat and returned to the island to retrieve the others then the four rowed ashore.
At a meeting in Boston yesterday the Harvard College board of overseers concurred with the president and fellows in appointing Bertram Gordon Waters for one year from Sept 1 1898. Solomon Lincoln was re-elected president for one year and Rev Dr Alexander McKenzie was re-elected secretary for three years.
On Sept 28 at Camp Meade Middletown Penn the 64th anniversary of Major General Graham’s birth marked his retirement from the U S regular service as a brigadier general. He will continue command in the volunteers and his staff gave a silver loving cup. Graham said the corps would soon move to Cuba.
The peace congress in Turin passes a resolution hoping the Spanish American negotiations at Paris will yield a permanent treaty of arbitration uniting the two nations.
Fred Faulkner and William Church from Steuben disappeared after a fishing trip in a small boat near Cherryfield. Search efforts were conducted for nearly a week with no trace found.
North Weymouth factory buildings of the Bradley Fertilizer Works burned just before 11 pm causing about 200000 in damage to buildings and stock. Insurance largely covers the loss. The plant was under one roof and fire spread rapidly. cause is believed spontaneous combustion as the watchman had patrolled only minutes before detection.
Colonel William J. Bryan, confined to the home of friend C. T. Bride, sat up briefly today and hopes to be out in two or three days. The report comes from Washington as of September 28.
Eddie Santry of Chicago is matched to fight George Dixon in San Francisco on November 21. The bout will be twenty rounds with 69 percent of the gate receipts allocated to the purse.
Louis Robinson discusses cats as solitary by nature in Wild Traits in Tame Animals. He notes kittens seek playmates while puppies seek human companions, and that cats eat slowly, avoid stealing food, and allow people near their meals.
Dr Jose Congosto secretary-general of Cuba arrives on the Ward liner City of Washington in New York. He heads to Paris to join the peace commission duties. He claims Cuban reconcentrados are gone and cites 6000 sick as reason for delays in Spain’s Cuba evacuation. He comments on Spain’s navy and Santiago fall.
In Ward 16 Barrows and Atwood vie for control as Paige splits support. Dorchester sees Lott win big while Callender loses to Innes in Ward 10. Hammond wins the Senate race with 348 to 231, and Ross and Wheeler secure the House nominations.
Washington reports preparations to send about 12 000 troops to Cuba within sixty days. Major General Miles outlined a plan for two divisions, Wade commanding the first in October and Fitzhugh Lee the second in November, with about 6000 men per division. Troops will be kept scattered to improve handling. Quartermaster’s department readies transports.
Voters packed Dorchester wards 16 20 and 24 for heated caucuses over congressional and senatorial delegates. Candidates included Barrows Atwood Paige Lott Callender Bartlett and Tuttle as crowds debated loyalties amid charges of Democratic crossover and unverified votes.
Prominent claim that Pe-ru-na cures croup caused by catarrh. Edison era style anecdote from H Cox of Janesville Wisconsin describes a boy with sore throat and breathing difficulty who improved within half an hour after using Pe-ru-na per Dr Hartman’s directions. Dr Hartman offers free advice to readers in Columbus Ohio.
Split result in SPLIT 19 WARD 18 after two hour contest. Milton C. Paige leads with three delegates. Atwood gains five. Edgar P. Benjamin plans recount as votes tighten. Charles S. Stone and others secure votes while colored voters stand at rail during husking party contest. Terrance Adams and Joseph C. Barrus win House seats.
In Ward 10 last night the Innes and Paul fight determined victory for Charles H. Innes and his slate. The Innes ticket swept as Paul conceded defeat, with Innes about 150 votes ahead and poised to be the youngest Senator in the Commonwealth next year.
In Quincy on September 28 the Republican caucuses show Barrows carrying Wards 4 5 and 6 with nine delegates, Atwood carrying Ward 2 with three delegates, Ward 1 backing J P Bradley, Ward 8 likely for Atwood, and all senatorial delegates pledged to F H Newcomb of the city.
Nominations listed for wards 1 through 23 with multiple candidates per ward. Notables include Ward 5 Frank L. Bliss and George T. Har on, Ward 11 Charles R. Saunders and George S. Selfridge, Ward 13 Charles Francis Adams and Herman Brodbeck, and Ward 21 Richard F. Andrews Jr. and William EB Skillings. Candidate pairs or singles per ward reflect a wide field.
The Democratic State convention in Trenton today nominated Essex county prosecutor Elvin W. Crane for governor and adopted a platform that largely supports the national Democratic program.
Reported sensational claim that the tomb of Columbus was rifled at Havana Cathedral. Remains allegedly altered and a small casket with coins medals stones and parchments tampered with during a guarded public ceremony. Officials offer no confirmation amid widespread gossip and speculation.
Mansfield supports Barnard while Attleboro and Sandwich areas are unpledged. Reading favors Grimes. Hudson backs Hatch. Cape district delegates back Hall. Falmouth Edgartown and Gay Head back Luscomb. Andover unpledged. Hyde Park and Lowell align with Grover and Knox. Sheriff delegates split. Waltham splits between Gove and Whidden. Springfield backs Sargent.
George O'Brien of Utica Avenue aged 35 was arrested yesterday afternoon for illegal voting in Ward 6. He admitted accepting a $1 payment to vote for James Grant of 146 Richmond Street and to wear a black pin on his coat to be identifiable.
Election commissioners will recount Democratic caucus returns after petitions filed in Wards 3 5 6 8 13 14 18 19 and 22. Several wards showed large majorities for winning delegations, while wards 38 5 19 and 22 had closer results, prompting recount hopes.
In Lynn on Sept 28 the Republican caucuses drew strong turnout with multiple ward races. The congressional delegation split evenly with twenty delegates for Allen and twenty for Harwood. In the first Essex district the senatorial race looks open as one candidate carries four of five wards.
Wakefield reports congressional delegates are unpledged but expected to favor Harwood. The note indicates local suppport materials and political expectations in the lead up to the convention.
At the colored Republican State convention in Saratoga on September 28 the delegates pledged undivided support for the full Republican State ticket led by Theodore Roosevelt.
Ex Representative Thomas F. Fallon announces candidacy for the House from Ward 18. He was elected to the House in 1891 and 1895 and served on the Common Council in 1886 and 1888. Voters recall Conroy and Gaddis who backed Bell Telephone against rate cuts, and Fallon is seen as favoring rate reductions.
Rangeley reports the season’s first shooting accident as surgeon travels to Dav id Haley in Farmington area after a rifle fell and seriously wounded him.
About fifty stockholders attended the Fitchburg road annual meeting held yesterday. The sole new director named was William G. Rice, stepping into the vacancy left by the late HB C Thayer.
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