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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1900

Page

6

Dewey Prospective VP Bid As Party Nominations Stand

The piece notes Admiral Dewey could have run for president but chose not to six months ago as McKinley and Bryan are poised for nomination. It suggests a possible independent bid and reserves the Dewey name for a vice presidential slot, while recounting anecdotes and local events connected to Parker and Quincy figures.

Admiral Dewey United States Dewey Manila Bay McKinley Bryan George Dewey

Anarchist attempt on Prince of Wales in Brussels

Contemporaries hail the thwarted assassination as a global congratulation and note the target’s Brussels exposure as Transvaal representatives gather there. The act appears driven by a lone fanatic, reflecting broader anxieties about civil war powers and imperial campaigns.

Prince of Wales Brussells

State House endorses bill for telephone supervision

The House rejected the committee report and moved the Hall bill for state oversight of telephone service. The measure gives the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners authority over telephone corporations, matching their power over gas and electric utilities. The 90 to 31 vote signal strong public policy in favor of regulation and potential amendments if needed.

State House Committee On Mercantile Affairs James M. W. Hall Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners House

Exiled Boer War Prisoners Depart for St Helena

General Cronje and about a thousand former Boer War soldiers sail to St Helena as prisoners. The move follows the Paardeberg surrender and Cape Town transports crowding prisoners in ships. Observers note harsh conditions and question why exchanges with British captives at Pretoria are not pursued.

Cronje Transvaal St. Helena Paardeberg Cape Town Jersey Pretoria

Boers Deported to St Helena Seen as Death Sentence

The document contrasts English treatment of Pretoria prisoners with Boer farmers exiled to St Helena, describing deportation as a life sentence. It notes the parallel with Acadia’s depopulation a century and a half ago, under the same power.

Durance Pretoria St. Helena Acadia

Victoria in Ireland A noble welcome and mixed reflection

The article notes Ireland’s generous reception of Queen Victoria, praising Irish hospitality and chivalry while blaming successive governments for slow reform. It argues the Queen embodies past policy flaws, but Irish sentiment shows humanity and could ease tensions between rulers and subjects.

Queen Victoria Ireland Victoria Treland

Observant Citizen Notes Local Happenings in Boston

The Observant Citizen reports Governor Crane hosting legislators at Hotel Somerset on Wednesday April 11 with Miss Crane assisting. It notes talk of abolishing the death penalty, Boer debate at Faneuil Hall, and local civic strands including Alderman Brickley and parade plans for May 9 led by E. J. Slattery and J. J. Sullivan.

Crane

April Fool on the Carpet Bet and Morris Chair

Uncle Josh schemes to surprise Aunt Marthy with a new carpet and a Morris chair. She secretly buys the chair with butter money, reveals the gift at day’s end, and declares they are both old fools but happy together. Alice cheers as the moment ends with mutual affection.

Uncle Josh Alice Burns Marthy Joshua Merrill Josh Alice Bugsy Ali¢e Martha Aunt Marthy Martina Morris

Presidential ticket slate for Dewey and M'Lean platform

George Dewey is named for President with John R. M'Lean for Vice President. The platform emphasizes Mildred and the American Flag as the key ideological elements. This brief assigns the ticket and its emblematic focus.

John R. M’lean Mildred

Boston dog show honors for Maurice the French bull terrier

At an uptown hotel a sportsman praised Mrs. Dave Pulsifer for Maurice who won first in the limit class and second in the open class at the dog show. Maurice was beaten only by his sire in the open class. Pulsifer, a famed horseman, historically trained Tenny, rival to Salvator, with Boston roots dating to Dave Blanchard and Nat Goodwin era.

Dave Pulsifer Maurice Rico Tenny Salvator Mr. Pulsifer Boston Dave Blanchard Nat Goodwin Jim Stewart

British Bard Prophecy on Dynasties Measured Through Kings

In the Liverpool publication the text presents a prophecy claiming British dynasties must face violent interruptions after three consecutive monarchs. It lists Norman rulers from William I to Henry I and continues through later reigns, noting interruptions by usurpations, abdications, or civil change, as interpreted by monastic annals.

William the Norman

Bride Wil Be Attended Only by Admiral's Grandchild

Miss Nannie Sampson daughter of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson will wed Lt. Wat. Tyler Cluverius at 9 o’clock tonight at the commandant's house navy yard. More than 1500 invitations were issued. the ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Frank J. Goodwin with Episcopal service. Nannie, a Wells College graduate, is known as a refined college girl. Cluverius, a New Orleans native, was appointed to the Naval Academy in May 1892. this marks a notable naval family event with limited display.

Navy Yard Nannie ‘Sampson William T. Sampson Wat. Tyler Cluvertus Frank J. Goodwin Pawtucket Sampsons Glen Ridge N. J Hannah Walker Saton Nannie Wells’ College Cayuga, N.Y T. Cluverius New Orleans Naval Academy

Men of Many Callings in Modern Letters and News

Notable figures include M. Henri de Regnier on artists writing for themselves and audiences. Dr Samuel Smiles, aged 87, mourns his wife. Bishop Fallows will speak at Kenosha Memorial Day monument dedication. Professor Bovio writes a drama on Socrates and family life in ancient Greece. Winston Churchill publishes Savrola set in Urania. Li Hong Chang’s grandsons T Sung and Y Sung study at the University of Nashville.

Quincy Teachers’ Association Francis W. Parker Colonel Parker M. Henri,De Regnier New York France Samuel Smiles Smiles Samuel Fallows Reformed Episcopal Chicago Simmons Kenosha Wis Wisconsin Vesuvius Giovanni Bovio Greece Socrates Xantippe Winston Spencer Churchill Transvaal China University of Nashville T. Sung Y. Sung

Exciting Scene in House Sparks Debate on April Day

Washington dispatch reports an exciting scene in the House during today's session. The moment reflected partisan tension as members argued over pending measures and procedural issues, drawing attention from observers and reporters.

Washington

Naval Officer Cluverius Weds at Charlestown Navy Yard

Ensign Cluverius, who served on the Maine and on the yacht Scorpion during the Spanish American War, married at Charlestown Navy Yard. The ceremony, modest by admiral’s standards, drew invited guests from the Navy Army and civil life with no bridesmaids. The couple will reside in Annapolis after a prolonged wedding trip.

Maine Havana Cluverius Spain Scorpion United States Solace San Francisco Manila Naval Academy Army Navy Marine Corps Marjorie Smith Roy C. Smith Harvard J. T. Tompkins

Odds and Ends of Turn-of-the-Century News

Miscellaneous notes report large land purchases in Mexico for Missouri colonists, falling English grain imports by 19 percent, cremation rising in London with 3 bodies incinerated, steamship service to the Dead Sea planned, Indiana has 14 902 miles of telegraph lines and 6399 miles of railways valued at millions, skyscraper building overdone in New York, Americans consumed 2 000 000 tons of sugar with 1 385 000 tons by the sugar trust.

Chihuahua Mexico Missouri England London Dead Sea Indiana New York American Sugar Refining Company The Trust

Kentucky Debate In Congress Turns Into Heated Exchange

In a Kentucky scene, Wheeler and Pugh faced off across the main aisle trading charges over misrepresentation and distorting facts amid heightened tension. The exchange followed Boreing’s speech, with Lacey of Iowa denouncing the Goe bel law as Hawaiian bill discussion drew overshadowing attention. Lieutenant-Commander B M Hughes left duty at the Boston Navy yard to take command of the Enterprise.

Kentucky Wheeler Pugh Lacey Iowa Washington B.M. ‘Hughes Enterprise

Wolcott Apologizes as Senate Deliberates Quay Case

In Washington on April 4 the Senate opened amid debate over the Quay case. Senator Wolcott apologized for yesterday's harsh language, denying offense to Senator Lodge. He called for early action on Quay and, under a March 16 unanimous consent, moved to take up the case tomorrow. The Spooner bill remained unfinished, bringing Philippine questions to a direct issue.

Washington Senate Quay Lodge Colorado

Duchess of Cleveland Hosts Weekend Parties at Battle Abbey

Royal society notes show the Duchess of Cleveland entertaining small weekend gatherings at Battle Abbey. Her Grace, a former bridesmaid to Queen Victoria, is two months senior to the Queen. The Duchess of Albany with her son and daughter is invited to Potsdam to visit the Emperor and Empress. The young duke may receive the grand cross of the Black Eagle. The duchess spent much of winter in Stuttgart as King William shows interest in his nephew. The Coburg visit and Montenegro royals feature in a busy network of European royal moves.

Duchess ‘of Cleveland Battle Abbey Victoria England Duchess of Albany Germany Potsdam Empire Stuttgart William Marie of Waldeck Roumania Coburg Nice Prince of Montenegro Mecklenburg-Strelitz Duchess of York

Editors Warn Against Shifting Seas of Power

A composite from editorials notes Russia seeks a Korean port, Japan’s strength blocks gains, baseball salaries rise as leagues settle, and Huntington fears the Nicaraguan Canal could cripple railway profits. The era’s tensions mix geopolitics and sport with rail economics shaping policy.

Russia Buffalo News Newport News

Peach Short Cake Recipe From Florence Butterfield

A vintage dinner and supper menu with fried eggs bacon rolled oats and a peach short cake method. The note by Miss Florence Butterfield of Revere Beach Massachusetts includes rich biscuit dough, layering sliced peaches with sugar, and baking steps.

Florence Butterfield Revere Beach Revere Mass

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