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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1900
Page
6
The items announce a push to rule the Philippines, advocate free trade for Porto Rico, and discuss the issue of a Nicaragua canal. The headlines present a period stance on empire, commerce, and strategic routes.
The document outlines Admiral Dewey backing for retaining the Philippines and a U S protective tariff while opposing a tariff barrier with Porto Rico. It also supports a strong navy and a Nicaragua Canal, with Dewey dodging the money issue. Friends of Dewey discuss his potential political declaration of principles.
Dewey’s forthcoming declaration centers on American governance of the far east islands with home rule for inhabitants when ready. He backs a 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio deeming the gold standard decisive, opposes war taxes, seeks free trade for Puerto Rico, and favors a strong navy and a U S canal across Nicaragua with neutral status.
Richard Croker returned to London from Wantage to meet Robert B. Roosevelt. Roosevelt reportedly traveled to engage the Tammany leader in backing Admiral Dewey for the presidency.
In Washington on April 15 Secretary Long was pressed for a statement on the Republican vice presidential nomination. Though not an avowed candidate, it is widely believed he would accept if offered. He avoided endorsing Admiral Bowery, laughing that Bowery is the honored man of our.
Witnesses describe Sullivan on a Bath to Boston trip with a young man and two old soldiers. At Woodbine Hotel the pair were seen. Sullivan carried $200 and claimed wide funds. Autopsy cites apoplexy with alcohol traces. police seek a Cambridge suspect in the Charlesbank incident.
The body of a 60 year old man was found in the Riverside woods by Timothy Healey near the Boston and Albany tracks. Throat cut, razor nearby, suggesting self inflicted death. No identification found. postal card bearing the name Miss Murray and addresses found in pocket. Medical Examiner Meade took charge. body moved to morgue.
A Post reporter learned that a man possibly named Witting resided at 37 Green Street a year ago and earned a living selling rubber stamps. Witting is said to have a wife and daughter named Marian living in Lexington Massachusetts.
A through freight on the Southern Railway struck a mule near Huntsville Alabama and wrecked at full speed. Engineer Arm strong and fireman Sandy Osborne were killed. five crew members seriously injured. The engine toppled and caught fire. crew suffocated and crushed in the cab as wreckage blocked the line for twelve hours.
Glorious weather draws crowds to the Exposition but the grounds feel incomplete. Visitors, mainly provincials and foreigners, find debris on paths while the American pavilion and most others remain closed due to unfinished interiors. The moving sidewalk proves popular despite a lack of concrete attractions.
In Paris on April 15 President Loubet lauded the United States as a great sister republic. He praised mutual esteem and cited the U.S. section of the fair as well organized under Commissioner-General Peck. He doubted further exhibitions in Paris would occur, noting fierce opposition to this one.
Levi Beebe aged 82 died in his mountain cabin on Beartown Mountain. Known across western Massachusetts for accurate cloud and air current forecasts he predicted the March 1888 blizzard. He leaves a son James M. of Lee and three daughters, Mrs Henry French, Mrs Wesley Barton of Dalton, and Grace Beebe. He owned property in Berkshire.
The first section of a new boulevard linking Revere Beach Reservation with Middlesex Fells Reservation opened yesterday morning. It runs from Charles Hot Circle to Winthrop Avenue Revere and is for pleasure vehicles only with autos barred. The road is part of the Revere Beach Reservation and was well patronised.
Reports from Bloemfontein and London detail ongoing confusion over Wepener. British forces, artillery and mounted troops move toward Rouxville while Boers claim 1000 recruits from Rouxville district. Prisoners, disease and supply concerns color the broader war outlook as Churchill and Milner warn of mounting remount and cost pressures.
Cecil Rhodes, retired at the Burlington Hotel, is said to be in a terrible temper criticizing South African campaign managers. London reports suggest he may speak out and complicate stock efforts as unrest persists in South Africa. Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts face sharp criticism for failures, while transport and loot issues plague British forces in the field.
In New York on April 15 Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst condemned the Westminster confession urging a new creed not amended. He argued the present text is a Saxon brief of core Christ’s message and cites horrifying views on predestination and damnation of infants. He warned that belief printed in the flag harms the Presbyterian Church.
Stephen Crane lies dying at Brede Place in Sussex a feudal era mansion owned by Mr. Moreton Frewen. The novelist has spent a year there and continues to write despite his illness while his wife stays by his side.
Albert Dillon a 13 year old boy from 100 Mercer Street South Boston has been missing since Tuesday. His parents fear he ran away after leaving for school. He stands about six feet three inches tall weighs around 100 pounds with a light complexion and short hair. He wore a blue sweater dark soft hat a dark double breasted coat brown corduroy knee pants and black lace shoes.
A mob of Armenians and Poles clashed in Brockton on April 15. Officer Gray attempted to quell the disturbance and fired his revolver after being attacked. A Pole was struck in the abdomen and carried away. two Poles were arrested and jailed.
Dublin April 15 Rumor says the Queen’s private secretary is seeking to buy Clondalkin Castle a grand mansion near Dublin with a thousand acres for use as an Irish royal residence It is believed the Queen plans yearly visits for life and may gift the castle to the Duke and Duchess of York who have shown affection toward Ireland
Delegates of the Central Labor Union demand Governor Crane not reappoint Commissioner Sprague to the Metropolitan Water Board citing nine hour law violations and patronage concerns. They reaffirm incompetency charges against Sylvester, urge non residency rejection, and push for a union man as city printer supervisor. A committee will probe eight hour violations and sermons and press support May 1. Delegates from several unions attend. a new drop forge and hammermen union formed.
Patrick and William Fitzgerald, aged 27 and 29, were killed when a westbound Fitchburg freight train struck them about two miles west of South Royalston as they walked home from Athol with two companions. James Fitzgerald and the fourth man escaped with warning. bodies taken to South Royalston freight house for examination by Medical Examiner Oliver of Athol.
A storm approaching a tornado was reported near Winfield between Wichita and Newton and west of Clearwater. Two deaths and four injuries followed overturned houses. wires down and details scarce. Putnam also saw several houses blown down and four serious injuries. unconfirmed reports of two more deaths circulated aboard a southbound Santa Fe train.
Mary McDonald, riding near Walk Hill Street, was approached by a highwayman at 9 last night who demanded money but fled when another cyclist arrived. McDonald rode home to Pierce Farm Jamaica Plain and reported the incident to police.
Geo A. Woodward aged % years of 2% South Russell Street sustained serious injuries last evening when naphtha exploded and splashed both hands. P. H. Jordan, a painter of 10 Harvard Street Charlestown, was treated at Benewency Hospital yesterday afternoon after an assault left him with injuries near his left eye.
Paris April 16 Autocar race ended in a serious accident when two motor tricycles collided and wrecked into a crowd of 2000 at Saint Germain forest cross roads. Potent persons were knocked down with broken bones and bruises Mme Charles Bos wife of a Seine deputy suffered a compound fracture.
Mrs Rosa Douberly of Savannah faced a pistol threat and assault by George Thomas as she walked from a flag station to her father's home near Hardeeville South Carolina. A posse pursued the suspect, who was captured and sent under guard toward Beaufort for legal process. Some mob members urged lynching but the magistrate directed formal pursuit.
The first race at Aqueduct tomorrow starts the New York season. Trainers from Washington arrive ahead of the meet. Queen's County Jockey Club presents a strong opening day programme with seventy four horses listed across six races, averaging twelve per race.
Worcester reports Samuel Brierly a cook was killed this morning on the Fitchburg railroad. An uncle in Amesbury Mass was mentioned among family. Mass chief of Police Stone reached out to authorities but no reply yet.
Ex Secretary of War Alger criticized Admiral Dewey for announcing his candidacy for president. He said the admiral, praised after returning from the east, had turned his head and faces a likely disappointing outcome.
The Kentucky grand jury that has spent two weeks investigating the Goebel assassination will reconvene tomorrow. It is understood nearly all witnesses have been heard and a report is expected soon.
Miss Mary Field French aged 7, longtime guardian to the late Eugene Field, died suddenly at her Amherst home early today.
A fragmented catalog lists various companies and stock figures including Mayflower Mining Boston & Texas Copper Fortuna Republica Benanza Development Val Verde Copper Hay State Gag Santa Fe Gold & Copper Mexican Telephone Copper King of Arizona United States Steel and related share counts. The OCR shows several prices and date-like markers, indicating a stock table or securities brief from a historical newspaper page.
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