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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
5
An old royal chronicle notes Queen Victoria and the British dynasty shaping European alliances through marriages. It highlights Alexandra and George I of Greece, Marie Feodorovna, Thyra and other royals, and hints at the queen's formidable influence in guiding unmatched matches for grandchildren and heirs.
A Boston financial consolidation is outlined with Kidder, Peabody & Co. advising savings banks to liquidate shares in nine national banks to form a new bank with 2 million capital and 1 million surplus. A 12 million financing syndicate is noted, aiming to cut staff and streamline operations across involved institutions.
Louise queen of Denmark dies at 118, King Christian orders mourning and building closures. Court service held. bells tolled daily. Renowned for diplomacy and especially for matchmaking, earning the title mother-in-law of Europe. Born 1817 in Messe-Cassel. prominent in European affairs and royal alliances.
The Queen died after a prolonged illness lasting weeks with very weak pulse and breathing during the night. Officials state the cause as old age and nobility as she reached 1 years old, with royal physicians unable to restore health.
Physicians had vainly tried to prolong her life as mourners gathered beside the queen. The Princess of Wales the King of Greece and the Duchess of Cumberland stood with three children near the bedside. Telegrams of condolence were arriving from across Europe while the city declared mourning and flew flags at half mast.
The text recounts early ascent of Christian to King of Denmark after a betrothal in 1822 and 1852 selections by powers, the birth and marriages of heirs including Frederick born 1843 and Alexandra born 1844, touching on alliances with Sweden, Norway, and unequal royal marriage dynamics.
An advertisement boasts Dean's Kidney Pills cure a range of kidney and urinary ailments. Testimonial from Henry Cox of 77 Franklin St. details relief after using pills bought at local shops. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is described as sole U. S. agents.
Denver reports Henry M. Courier details Chaplain McIntyre of the Oregon questioning his right to prize money after lecture claims. Testimony supports alleged remarks about Admiral Sampson and Captain Evans. Witness says McIntyre praised Oregon, and no contempt indicated toward Fighting Bob.
Santiago de Cuba Sept. 29 Arrangements are made for a Cuban mounted police force in the Santiago province. It will include a commandant major three captains six lieutenants ten sergeants and 240 enlisted men with pay for enlisted at US army rates and officers at two thirds. General Castillo leads preliminaries, selecting seasoned Cuban army personnel.
The council rejects expanding hospital visiting rules despite trustees withhold access for relatives. Tinkham attacks a $7000 music-appropriation transfer as moral fraud, while a labor union delegation prompts a vote against uniforming city workers. A $30,000 legacy funds Channing statue plans and an auditorium project for the Common are approved or considered.
Great excitement gripped Pana Illinois after a riot between imported black miners and union workers. Miners and citizens armed to the teeth filled principal streets. One black man arrested for attempting to kill Officer Smith did not appear for trial. George W Penwell who bailed the man also failed to appear. Warrants issued for all involved. Only white casualty reported is E Bishop wounded. No stockade access granted and details withheld. The unrest may keep the stockades locked while tensions cool.
The Quartermaster determines burial support for soldiers with a $35 allowance if an application is filed before burial. If relatives pay the costs after death, reimbursement is unlikely since government liability ends once burial occurs. Notify the Quartermaster immediately when a death occurs to arrange transport and obtain the $35 entitlement.
Indians blamed by ranchers for starting wide scale fires burning on the west side of the divide. A light breeze fuels the sea of flames, threatening cattle, wildlife, and property across the northwest district spanning counties Rcutt Rio Blanco Rio Grande Larimer Garfield Eagle Pike and Summit as residents flee for safety with unknown deaths feared.
The United States monitor Amphitrite reached Boston Harbor yesterday and will stay about two months. She fired a 14 gun salute to Commander Howison, while the Charles Town Navy Yard battery answered. Captain Charles J. Barclay later visited the commodore. Lieutenant-Commander Herbert G. Perry recounts Amphitrite role in the Spanish American War, including blockading near Havana and bombardment at San Juan. No crew were killed in action. one cadet from Lawrence, Mass., died from heat in the turrets during the San Juan assault.
A palace scene recalls the Prince of Wales forbidden to speak to his untitled sweetheart while Queen Victoria approves a Danish princess Alexandra as a royal match. Louise uses diplomacy to secure Windsor visits and Victoria’s favor. Denmark’s Queen and King Christian earn affectionate titles from their people.
Governor and council denied commutation for Alfred Williams who killed John Gallo in Lynnfield on July 22 1897. Sullivan and Atherton dissented. The sentence will be carried out in Salem Jail on Oct 7.
Edwin D. Mead and Juda True Ames wed last evening at Charles H. Ames residence 300 Highland street West Newton. The Rev Edward Everett Hale officiated. The couple will reside at 30 Pinckney street Boston with many friends attending.
The Fitchburg railroad promotes a popular New York excursion on Oct. 6 claiming it is the best and cheapest trip of the year. Tickets cost $5 and cover passage for the journey.
Washington September 29. The war investigating commission faces questions on its legality. Senator Chandler says no statute authorizes the President to appoint it but funds to cover expenses and extraordinary conditions enable its operation. The commission can access army officers and War Department records but lacks power to compel oath or punish perjury.
General Shafter has another Santiago fever attack and has been confined to his cottage at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point for two days. He is a little better and his illness will hasten his departure.
This morning at St Josephs Church Roxbury a high mass of requiem will be celebrated for William Connor a soldier in the Ninth Regiment who died at St Peters Hospital New York on September 26
A con man posing as from the Boston & Maine freight department scams residents in Somerville Lynn Charlestown Roxbury and Boston with fake shipping orders. He demands payments of 312 to 17 for nonexistent freight and has worn varied outfits including a brakeman uniform. The railroad warns the public to avoid paying until goods are delivered and to verify any charges.
The personally conducted rail tour travels Gettysburg Blue Mountains Hagerstown Antietam Shenandoah Valley Caverns of Luray and ends in Washington. Leaves Boston October 31 with round trip price 36 dollars covering all expenses. For details contact D N Bell tourist agent 206 Washington street Boston.
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