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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
1
Dispatch from Calcutta reports widespread famine in India with millions dead or dying. Natives, starving, attack Europeans amid collapsing cattle herds and deteriorating relief efforts. A Friday assault on soldiers near Shahpur underscores rising unrest and despair.
The notice cites Leonard and Co of Boston at 46 48 Bromfield Street with follow on days listed for a sale or service event. Names and location anchor the item to a local business notice. Further details remain unread in the fragment.
Newton April 23 Miss Louisa Pierce declares determination to marry Charles Hall Barnes of Boston. She recounts Newton Highlands upbringing and inheritance, denies ill health or mental unfitness, and says licenses will be pursued to wed once obtained.
Norah Donohue 23 a native of County Clare Ireland was taken to the pest house this afternoon in Worcester under suspicion of smallpox.
The President announced nominations including Frank L. Campbell of the District of Columbia for assistant secretary of the interior to succeed Webster Davis, J. H. Hoffman of Maryland as inspector of the inland revenue of Porto Rico, J Rogg of the District of Columbia as auditor of the treasury for Porto Rico, and Charles C. Huff of Maine as collector of customs for the Kennebunk district.
Boston & Maine president Tuttle testified on the Fitchburg lease to the Boston & Maine. He argued the plan serves trade interests, denies Vanderbilt control, and outlined terms for stock transfers and bond payments tied to the deal.
Three men hired a lapstreak boat near Dorchester last night and were lost when the craft overturned in Dorchester Bay between Savin Hill and Squantum. Edward McDonald survived after rescue by Old Colony Yacht Club members. Hurley and Halloran are believed drowned. McGee, the boat owner, is Hurley’s brother in law.
A London despatch dated April 28 details General Pole-Carew’s division moving to aid General Rundle at Wepener. Casualties include a Welsh Private killed, Captain Prothero mortally wounded, and several wounded across Yorkshire and Hussar regiments. two Royal Artillery wounded. Seventh Dragoons missing. Continued on page 2.
A Boston Circuit Court case seeks 200000 dollars in damages against officers and directors of the Boston Cash Register Company. The action follows a 1887 infringement suit by the National Cash Register Company of Dayton, with a Supreme Court ruling holding officers personally liable for company infringements. The Boston firm is insolvent.
The forecast calls for fair conditions with a northerly wind. Tuesday should be fair, followed by fair Wednesday with lighter winds and improving conditions.
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