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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
1
A Washington despatch quoted Admiral Dewey stating he would be willing to serve if the American people want him as president. He noted he arrived last September with no wish to run, but now feels inclined after discussions with his countrymen. He pledged to follow Congress laws if chosen.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert with Queen Victoria aboard reached Kingstown at 2 PM, three and a half hours early, amid rain and a royal salute. Crowds cheered as gun salutes rang out, Dublin prepared for a grand welcome, while political tensions and local figures shaped the mood of the royal visit.
An earthquake was plainly felt in New Bedford on April 3 causing alarm citywide. A single heavy tremor followed by a low rumble sent residents fleeing indoors, with no injuries reported though many believed a wall might fall. The shock also registered in nearby towns, center of disturbance in New Bedford.
Forecast for Maine calls for rain then fair conditions with a cooler night. Eastern areas will be fair Wednesday with brisk easterly winds turning northerly. New Hampshire and Vermont expect fair tonight and Wednesday with fresh northerlies. Massachusetts sees fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with colder air in the east.
Daniel Donovan of 144 West Fourth Street South Boston was arrested yesterday by Division 5 officers on two serious charges including an improper incident on Middlesey Street. The municipal court was notified today.
Several Boston Chamber of Commerce members and other businessmen have inspected mining properties in Quebec and bought stock. A strict business proposition with very low capitalization. 150,000 shares, limited stock for development at 50 cents per share. Full particulars by mail or personal interview. Checks payable to the Treasurer Dominion Mining Company, mail to C. A. Parsons, 154 Commercial St.
Health and Pleasure Drink Dr Swett's Root Beer made from Life of Man sarsaparilla hops wintergreen and other ingredients advertised at 245 Washington Street.
The Senate approves the Porto Rican bill by 40 to 31 with five Republicans crossing the aisle. Lodge denounces the minority response as false while names of both supporters and opponents are listed.
Captain Carl Reichman a German born American officer commanded troops at Bushman’s Kop and is said to be aiding Boer forces. He served in the Philippines and Santiago campaign, later reporting military operations from the Cape and in the Adjutant General’s office. He joined the US Army in 1881.
In Washington on April 3 the Senate vote on the Porto Rican tariff and civil government bill reached 40 to 31 after hours of eloquent debate. Prominent exchanges featured Mr Mason of Illinois and Mr Foraker of Ohio as supporters argued for and against immediate controls while others defended constitutional bounds and American citizenship for Porto Ricans. The session closed amid vigorous exchanges and a note of controversy over procedural moves by Lodge and Beveridge.
London reports General French in a fierce engagement with Boer troops at the Bloemfontein waterworks. The British public hopes he can reverse Saturday's setback by defeating the enemy and recapturing seven guns captured from Colonel Broadwood.
General Cronje Colonel Schiel and 1000 Boer prisoners sailed for St Helena from Cape Town. In London a report of a fierce battle between General French and the Boers stirs hopes and fears. Guns seized Saturday may be recaptured, but the Boers are reported in force in multiple directions making a drive-out difficult.
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