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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
4
The editorial critiques Senator Hoar for opposing imperialism in theory while supporting imperialist-backed governance. It says he cannot back his own words with action and lacks belief in his teachings, making the speech lifeless despite scholarship and rhetoric.
The fifth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers will be in Boston next week. About 500 delegates from outside New England and an equal number from the region are expected. A public meeting with papers and addresses is set for Wednesday evening, and notable guests include cabinet members, a Chinese minister, and the Russian ambassador at the Thursday banquet in Mechanics Hall.
The British War Office releases General Roberts's reports after delay, stirring debate over Buller's appointment and perceived incompetence. The London press questions further withheld judgments and notes past failures from favoritism and mismanagement in the South African conflict.
The passage argues that General Roberts has taken charge over Buller Warren and others, asserting the British army benefits from a single strong leader bearing full responsibility, despite ominous notes on the current commanders and the atmosphere of "scan dals."
The New York Republican platform for delegates to Philadelphia is criticized as feeble and evasive on colonies and territories. The piece notes lack of direct stance on Porto Rico and the Philippines and questions the rhetoric of staying with McKinley. General Knowlton must present stronger resolutions for Massachusetts.
The piece marks Patriots Day as the annual local anniversary of Massachusetts history, recalling the 1775 Concord and Lexington stand and the birth of the republic. It connects past courage to current duties, urging vigilance against imperial overreach and noting U S actions in Luzon and Puerto Rico as echoes of earlier struggles.
The piece notes Bremont theatre by Pi Eza Society of Harry Ard University on a recent performance and a repeat of last year's New Hampshire home week. It mentions an upcoming National Manufacturers Association banquet with Gage Root and Long expected, Mt. Auburn cremation, Jennie O Neill Potter’s death, Lexington's fun, and a University Club smoker talk by Philip S. Moxom. It also covers Parades, the Pierian Sodality concert, and a charity theatre season amid other local notes and miscellaneous items.
The piece recalls local figures Morsey of Belchertown and Dr McLennan of Ottawa, plus reflections on Boston streetcars, motormen, and a Massachusetts charity relic. Reporters at gas bearings sessions joke about forming a “Gas Meeters” club as they mingle with city notables and visitors.
A reminiscence echoes the 125th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and the Lexington militia defense. It recalls the lantern signal in Charlestown, the ride through Middlesex, and the shared sacrifice that saved homes and country on April 19. Written in a period voice by G. G. Hall.
A collage of light hearted exchanges and jokes from multiple papers. A dog asks a goat about wagging a beard while a chorus girl and a weather chat pepper scene snippets. A rich man boasts a 600 year table and a young guest counters with a 3000 year multiplication table.
Lord Kitchener’s younger brother Arthur Buck Kitchener a 48 year old bachelor owns Wal hems Grange estate near Dunback on the Shag River choosing pastoral life over army. Joseph Jefferson will deliver an address in Louisville for Newsboys Home benefit. Darrell E M Crackenthrope appointed third secretary of the British embassy in Washington reputed whip in London. Lyman E Pelton of Highgate Vermont is over 90 and still a practising lawyer preparing for a case before the state Supreme Court 100 miles from home.
Miss Hazard of Wellesley College is an athlete noted for tennis and golf. Queen Margherita of Italy was given a gold and silk damask couch cover by the College of Anagni pupils. Miss White, daughter of General White, feared Boers during Ladysmith relief due to a cheering crowd. Senator of Edinburgh awarded Myeenper A. Ormerod a Doctor of Laws degree.
A dated home menu lists Breakfast items: toast coffee porridge graham muffins tea and bacon with eggs. Dinner includes Cream of Celery Soup baked haddock potato balls canned corn steamed pudding and hard sauce. A recipe fragment mentions milk sugar butter and baking powder attributed to Mary Fisher Bacay Post Office Boston.
Miriam Winthrop suspects Jack Whiting's faithfulness as rumors swirl about her fiancé and the widow Mrs Standish. A confrontation reveals true feelings, ending with Standish returning to Cuba and wedding bells soon after.
A collection of editorial opinions contrasts Admiral Dewey’s wartime tactics with political strategy, questions how victory is achieved by timing and force, and notes differing newspaper views on presidential nominating tactics, Kentucky politics, and a West Indies station cost analysis.
A mixed set of notes reports an empty chocolate tin auctioned at a pub in London’s Euston Road, M Vallin arguing for expanded measles disinfection rules, Tacoma enacting a head bounty to curb shipborne rat risks from plague areas, and Cossacks’ business reach. It mentions Philadelphia Retailers Association abstaining from certain sales, Transvaal letter cases in London shop windows, and pigskin covers with writing blocks for soldiers.
Carl Brown urged Admiral Dewey head the Populist national ticket at a Missouri convention. He said Barker would lose to the money power and McKinley, while Dewey with Barker or Donnelly for vice president could defeat Bryan and the party’s ticket.
Representative Wheeler of Kentucky presented Admiral Dewey with a unique invitation to visit Paducah. The oak casket bore the city seal and carried twelve bottles of twenty year Kentucky whiskey and a silver decanter. Dewey called it a beautiful piece of work and would reply formally.
The Rev Richard Burke, now pastor at St Columba Italo, gave Mrs Hazen her first communion when she joined the Roman Catholic Church. A priest says she was not well grounded in faith and had ceased church attendance about two years ago after Dewey’s Manila victory. He notes Dewey’s fame and a rumored marriage plan involving Mrs Hopep.
The Boston Presbytery met at Roxbury Presbyterian Church with sessions on church age problems and attendance decline. Rev George W Mead urged social movement involvement and new methods while Rev John L Withrow stressed unity and prevention of disruption. Officials and alternates for the General Assembly were named, and foreign missions meetings followed in the evening.
In Elmira New York Chemung Presbytery votes to urge the General Assembly to draft a short creed arguing the existing confession is too long and out of step with belief. In Danville and Milwaukee overtures call for a full restatement and reform of the doctrinal standard. Blairsville Presbytery in Pennsylvania also urges revision.
Springfield reports Nathan C. Snow a known eccentric of western Massachusetts died yesterday morning in his Johnnycake Hollow home. He was six and had lived there his wife and father Churchill Snow bought the property about ninety years ago. Snow, a widower, collected revenue from visitors touring the 300 year old house famed for its rough construction and historical tales.
The Bryan Club of Ward 6 led by Henry O Fitzgerald will host its annual May party on May 4 at Roughan Hall Charlestown. The event will feature a guest from New York society Wil lam Astor Chanler congressman ex soldier and Tammany leader who will attend and speak. Members aim to outdo previous years and showcase society dress and style.
London April 19 Vienna Times correspondent warns the Sultan that continued resistance to US claims risks grave, unforeseen consequences. The United States government does not issue empty threats and cautions that seeking European protection, such as from Spain, would be futile.
Despatch from Manila reports Colonel James J. Pettit of the Thirty first Volunteers at Zamboanga court martialed for allegedly handing over a prisoner of war to President Medell of the Philippines.
The report describes a prisoner killed on the spot in Zamboanga. It notes Lt Colonel Webb C. Hayes formerly commanded at the post and clashed with Pettit over Marotado land troops and alleged mistreatment of subordinates by Pettit's men.
William Lloyd Garrison and Samuel Brazier spoke at a Twentieth Century Talks session in St. Matthew's Valley Broadway South Boston last night. The event was under the Men's Club of St Matthew's Church and focused on Reasons for Single Tax.
The quartet opera in two acts by Macfarren titled The Soldier's Act was performed last night before a large Christian Union audience. Cast included Lotty played by Miss Christine Brown Widow Wantley by Mrs Flora E Barry Jack Weatherall the buzzar by Mr Jethro Warner Christopher Carocole the village fiddler by Mr Charles B Blount.
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