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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
4
San Diego dated April 11 reports Bryan departed for San Bernardino. Just before the train left he was asked if he would express himself today concerning Dewey's candidacy for President.
A temperance league was organized aboard the receiving ship Wabash at Charlestown Navy Yard, sanctioned by Secretary of the Navy John D. Long. Chaplain R R Hoes led the effort, with 170 marines and bluejackets already signing the pledge to abstain from intoxicating liquor while in service.
Eben W. Pike Assistant Clerk of Committees of Cambridge married Mrs Myra M. Thomas of Cambridgeport last evening. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. George W. Bicknell of the First Universalist Church. The couple will reside at 566 Norfolk Street Cambridgeport.
Osborn Deignan, one of the crew of the Merrimac at the Harbor of Santiago, has been appointed acting boatswain in the navy and assigned to duty on the gunboat Marietta.
A March 5 Pekin meeting reveals protests from viceroys of nine provinces against the Empress Dowager policy. They threaten rebellion if persecution continues, with 140,000 Hunanez troops at Nanking and a proscribed list of 300 reformers plus a kill-on-capture list.
The Utica presbytery votes to urge the general assembly to adopt a revised doctrinal basis. Dr. David Gregg, longtime conservative, urges a radical change calling the current confession dead and arguing against reprobation and pre election. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis agrees a new creed is needed.
Edward Naganzi known as the Seer of Boston was held for the grand jury by Judge McDonald in Marlboro on a warrant alleging larceny from client Ellen McKenna. The judge cited probable cause and raised bail, noting Naganzi swindled by pretending to invest client funds in copper shares.
Charles E. Macrum ex consul to Pretoria disputes a report that Consul Hay found no tampering evidence in consular mail. He says the claim is a malicious misrepresentation and asserts proofs are being willfully removed from Pretoria.
A large Hebrew gathering filled Copley Hall for a charity entertainment and dance to aid a distressed family. The event was organized and successfully run by Mr. Jacob C Harris and supported by many friends.
Professor E. Benjamin Andrews former Brown University president and since 1898 Chicago public schools superintendent has been chosen chancellor of the University of Nebraska. He is expected to accept and begin duties in September.
At the New York Racquet and Tennis Club a large crowd witnessed the match for the amateur court tennis championship of America. Eustace H. Milea of England and Tuxedo defeated Lawrence M. Stockton of Boston in three straight sets.
Harvard has named its representatives for the forthcoming cable match against Oxford and Cambridge. C. T. Rice and F. H. opening will lead the American team for Harvard. Falk and Sewall will play for Columbia while Cook of Yale and Hunt for Princeton fill other spots.
Holy Cross outbatted and outplayed Boston College in Worcester on April 11 winning easily. The score shows Holy Cross 10 to 5 after a late rally with two eighth inning home runs for Holy Cross and miscues by Boston College. Hite pitched for Holy Cross, while RBI by Griffin Brennan Donovan and Butler are noted.
Yale defeated Fordham today at Ordham by 10 to 1 as Yale pitchers Robertson and Sullivan held Fordham to a single run. McKenna and Slattery and Slattery provided Fordham’s battery, while Yale’s offense capitalized on Fordham errors and strong defense.
Georgetown defeats Lehigh 1b to ? in a prom themed game with a quirky OCR error misreading teams and score.
London on April 11 reports three unfinished games from the masters and amateurs tournament concluded today. Van Vliet defeated a son, Jones beat Physickanan, and Blackburne-Teichmann’s game remained unfinished as play closed and the tournament adjourned.
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The Rev Doctor N K Hillis told a Post reporter he doubted two men could hold exactly the same creed. He discussed doctrinal unity and the difficulty of achieving consensus among clergymen in the current climate.
Dr Withrow reacts to Brokaw remark on a new creed for the Presbyterian Church. A reform movement seeks a rewritten, modern English creed rather than revision of the old one. Clergy warn against sensationalism while urging careful, lawful steps within the General Assembly and presbyteries.
Advocates in Nassau Presbytery Northport session adopt a unanimous resolution urging the General Assembly to formulate a short and simple creed. Rev. C. O. Grey, mover of the resolution, is elected as delegate to the Assembly.
Dispatches from Mafeking and Bloemfontein discuss rumors of Baden-Powell's death being denied by the Times and note shifting British commands. Reports describe bombardments, relief delays, Gatacre's removal speculation, and Boer movements around Ladysmith and Winburg with mentions of Chermside, Brabant, Olivier, and the Cape border situation.
Lord Roberts reports from Bloemfontein that a Boer party defeated on April 5 resisted for four hours and surrendered when within fifteen yards. Seven enemy killed, eleven wounded, fifty-one captured. British losses include sergeant Patrick Campbell and lieutenant Boyle. Williams killed after flag raised. perpetrator shot. Imperial Yeomanry praised. Buller notes enemy attack on his right flank yesterday.
A brief classified notice promotes Dean's ointment as a cure for piles, claiming it will relieve itching and discomfort. Available at any dry store for 50 cents.
The London correspondent reports on Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, praised as a model commander and scout. His leadership in Mafeking defense, versatile talents in arts and warfare, and ties to Buffalo Bill and Burnham highlight his influence on British and American scouts alike.
Lord Roberts wires from Bloemfontein reports active Boer actions near Aliwal North and Wepener. Major Springe of the Cape Mounted Rifles killed. Seventh Dragoon Guards patrol returns. Boer telegrams questioned for Meerkatsfontein location inconsistencies and Britain’s command changes noted in Bloemfontein dispatches.
A Boer bombardment began as British troops drilled. One private was killed and another wounded before withdrawal. Naval brigade returned fire from Philomel’s gunners, six Boer guns were unmasked including a hundred pounder, shells rained on British camps for three hours.
Lord Wolseley encounters Colonel Sir Baden-Powell in London before the Boer War. The article credits Baden-Powell with remarkable leadership under odds with 1000 men at Mafeking. It notes his varied early service from Hussar to staff roles and his prior knowledge of South Africa.
April 11 report from Natal says Boers set fires on two hills near their extreme wings revealing a continuous line about fifteen miles long from Jenes Kop on the British left to a kopje near Sunday's River bridge on the right. They moved most of their cannon during the night and minor skirmishing occurred today.
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