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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
6
Rioters greeted Dublin excursionists at the Tiperrary railway hotel with hoots and rough handling. A hayrick burned, haystaff were blocked, and a fire hose was cut. The Queen, informed of the scene, later drove past the crowd while expressing pleasure at children's attendance.
Queen Victoria visits the private chapel at the vice regal lodge with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Christian. She selects hymns from St Patrick's Cathedral as Archbishop of Dublin preaches. A late train delays a group of children, prompting a tale of the Queen’s kindness.
Worcester on April 8 John Lane 11 son of Thomas Lane blacksmith lived at 115 Canterbury street hanged himself in the cellar of his home after returning from Sunday school. Step mother found him about twenty minutes later Medical Examiner F J H Baker ruled it a deliberate self inflicted death with unknown cause
Arthur Pue Gorman head of the regular Democratic organization will not attend the national Democratic convention in Kansas City. The decision is stated by several of his friends aware of his attitude toward Mr. Bryan.
Maud Gonne writes a controversial piece in the United Irishman titled The Famine Queen. The police seize the issue over the attack on Queen Victoria and her famine policy, accusing her of causing eviction and suffering for Irish mothers and emigrants.
The report notes he backs Bryan if nominated but expects no prominent role in the convention or campaign. Gorman’s stance is seen as protest against a free silver plank in the platform.
Acting fisheries commissioner W De Ravenel replies to Rep Fitzgerald noting Massachusetts lobster yields fell from 4 315 416 pounds in 1880 to 1 693 741 pounds in 1898 a drop of over 2 million pounds about 70 percent Values ranged from 158 229 in 1880 to 203 638 in 1892 and 147 702 in 1898 across the period
The Rev Hiram Houston of Dorchester Massachusetts a noted New England divine died in Washington tonight aged 82 He previously served pastorates in Orland Sandy Point Deer Isle and Wells Maine He later resided in Dorchester and was active in Harvard Congregational church work.
Coroners jury in East Machias finds Clinton and Horace Gardner died March 19 from over-indulgence in Jamaica ginger tonic with alcohol as base. Bowdoin College analysis notes high cayenne pepper and complete stomach lining destruction, a unique case.
Massive floods wreck the Colorado River dam and power house near Austin. A $300,000 plant is ruined, city faces long outages and sanitary crisis as 30,000 residents await water and light. rail lines and bridges damaged, cattle drowned, widespread flooding reported.
New York April 8 at Carnegie Hall the Society of Ethical Culture heard talks on the future of the negro race. Speakers included William H. Baldwin Jr Felix Adler and Isaac Fisher and Robert W Taylor who urged industrial education as a remedy. Baldwin argued racial distinctions in the South are proper and noted lynchings occur for crimes beyond the only justifiable one. He proposed two cures: swift court handling of criminal assaults and compensation by the community to the victim’s family.
The Marlboro and Hudson and the Framingham Southboro and Marlboro street railways were sold to James F. Shaw & Co. after an option on the line. The closing occurred yesterday in Boston.
Mafeking remains besieged on April 1 as bread shortages bite the garrison. The Ninth Division under General Colville moved toward Reitfontein but arrived too late to break up Boer leaders meeting there and returned to Bloemfontein. A Free State burgher named Caskill, used by the British as a wagon conductor, was shot. General Catacre ordered to Bethan to guard the railway.
From Pretoria April 6 report Gen Deet attacked and defeated a larger British cavalry force near De Wets Donp southeast of Bloemfontein capturing 450 prisoners and ammo with heavy losses on both sides. Five British infantry companies later surrendered at Reddersburg after a brief stand. General Gatacre withdrew with no trace of the column.
The Pretoria dispatch dated Wednesday April 4 reports an official announcement from Bloemfontein about an ambush at the water works. Details are limited in the transfer, with emphasis on the occurrence and location within the republic.
A despatch describes a Saturday ambush in which 112 officers and 362 men were captured along with 11 guns two ammunition wagons and mules. The British report cites seven guns and about 450 losses, suggesting discrepancies between figures of killed and wounded.
The schoolboys of Philadelphia plan a rapid message to Paul Juger in Pretoria after a monster pro Boer meeting at the Academy of Music. A Telegraph boy will carry a note marked To Paul Juger Pretoria and travel from Sn Baye to New York London, bearing funds and a reporter from the North American.
Reported Boer force to the south threatens the railroad with weak protection in Bloemfontein district. British pickets at Springfield eight miles away were attacked by Boers from the water works. Remounts are arriving and the British are in high spirits and eager to advance.
On Thursday April 5 reports say Boers reoccupied Ladybrand Thaba N'Chu and the Bloemfontein water works in Basutoland, in the very sight of Basuto communities who had recently witnessed arrests and displacement.
Havana social leader Senora Rosa Abreu, described as one of Cuba's most beautiful women, will visit New York soon. She owns 20,000 acres of coffee plantations, a $150,000 mill, and employs 500 workers. Her salon in Cerro draws elites, and she welcomes Americans who admire brains and bold actions.
The report stresses the British advance as the key factor shaping native sentiment. Natives already claim reverses and fear consequences if British retreat from Wepener. Expectation rests on General Brabant to steadily push the enemy back.
In Simonstown Cape Colony on Saturday April 7 thirty Boers escaped the old camp by cutting a fence under a bridge while a sentry stood above. Nine have been recaptured. A sanitary cart driver offered 1000 to aid in the escape. A new tunnel was found extending toward the opposite breach point within five feet.
A second brother of Mr. Steyn was captured near Karee Siding and brought to Bloemfontein on Saturday. The report states the capture occurred yesterday and the prisoner arrived today.
The Newfoundland railway train from Carbonear to Glace Bay was struck by a gale near Bear Pond. Cars lifted from rails and rolled down a ten foot embankment. Aboard were sixty men from the Continuons Coal Company who escaped as cars caught fire and burned.
In Orange Free State on April 6 prisoners captured by the British arrive worn and wet. Lo Methuens commends his men for conduct. Captains Boyle and Williams of the Yeomanry and General De Villebois Mareuil are buried today with military honors.
Detectives arrested John McMann aged 2 Edgar Van Volkingburgh aged 19 and Michael Casey aged 2% all of Lowell Massachusetts at the passenger station after weeks of pursuit. They are accused of pocket picking in Sunday crowds at St Augustine Church and deny the charges.
Ex Governor Pattison in Philadelphia says he has not heard of any organized effort to back him for the Democratic vice presidency. He does not know who would back such a move and declines to say if he would accept unless formally offered.
Mrs. Mary A. Mason of 5 Northfield St Boston relates her long battle with rheumatism and the failure of doctors before using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She reports full cure after nine boxes and notes improved health through menopause aided by the remedy.
The article portrays Mrs. Dewey and Admiral Dewey in a playful domestic scene as she defends his presidential bid while noting public support. She mentions the national impact of the Spanish American War and their bond with North and South, with the admiral eager for rest but ready for duty if needed. The couple’s keepsakes are moved to the museum for public viewing.
New Mexico's April 8 territorial convention chose delegates to the Democratic national convention and declared for William Jennings Bryan for President.
In Middlesboro a night clash left deputy sheriff Charles Cecil dead after special policeman Will Mosely shot him and was later killed by unknown attackers. Warrants are sworn for Chief of Police King and two extra officers John Mose Wy and Ill Sullivan, amid bitter factional tension.
Everett W. Stetson, 52, foreman of the Boston Transcript stereotyping department, died of pneumonia at his Charlestown home on Mt. Vernon street. He was born in Damariscotta, Maine, and was a Civil War veteran who had worked 38 years in stereotyping for the Herald and Journal.
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