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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
4
The Amphion Society hosts a large Melrose rally with sixty male voices cheering Secretary Long for the next Vice-President. Long, initially surprised, praises the Boston audience and comforts a Chinese minister Wu Ting-fang with a gracious compliment as he continues his remarks.
A Boston gathering celebrated Wu Ting-fang the Chinese minister with animated speeches and a singing of America. Ex-Governor Wolcott urged the national anthem as three flags unfurled, followed by The Star Spangled Banner amid cheers and orderly dinner service.
Former Governor Roger Wolcott presided at a dinner and urged expanding American trade with China and opening freer intermingling of commerce. He argued for preserving home markets while boosting exports through American innovation and policy. He warned against artificial barriers and stressed reviving the carrying trade and lower freight costs to the Orient.
Governor Crane praise the gathering with loud cheering and welcomed guests. He called the old Commonwealth ideal for discussing national manufacturing and congratulated the convention on its success and the benefits to U S industry from the National Association of Manufacturers.
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang spoke to a large audience about expanding the China trade. He urged exhibitions in Shanghai for American goods and inviting Chinese merchants to visit U.S. factories to learn American business methods. He highlighted ongoing growth in Southern cotton weaving and called for new foreign markets through cooperation, not competition.
Speech discusses American steamship lines to Shanghai via Suez and freight rates, arguing British lines undercut American shippers. It stresses expanding US exports, the role of the National Association, and the open door for commerce. The army in Cuba and the Philippines is framed as a national duty, not partisan policy.
Theodore C. Search, president of the association, spoke on The Interpreter of Our Industries about the rapid rise of cotton goods manufacture in the South and its impact on New England. He urged cooperation to limit political conflict and protect national industry.
Secretary Gage outlines the Porto Rico bill’s revenue framework and aims to clarify its scope. He notes the tariff duty and free access to U S markets would benefit Porto Rico landowners by hundreds of thousands yearly. The arrangement promises revenue gain and trade benefits for the island people.
Fragmented remarks from Mayor Thomas N. Hart discuss hospitality and city prosperity. The text notes no police complaints during visitors, emphasizing a peaceful stay and welcome to guests amid ongoing civic issues.
Secretary of War Elihu Root received a warm reception and expressed gratitude for the flattering terms from ex-Governor Walcott and the cordial welcome from the assemblage. He pledged to speak on a matter close to his heart and asked for liberty to do so.
Secretary Long lauds the navy’s role in supporting commerce and industry as he addresses lawmakers and the public. He emphasizes the link between national prosperity, manufacture, and the people, urging unity beyond politics and praising the civilizational impact of industry, education, and arts. He celebrates capital, labor, and the nation’s resources fueling growth and civilization.
The Somerville Board of Aldermen defeated a measure calling for the resignation of City Treasurer John F. Cole after a heated executive session. Earlier, a policy to employ male clerks in City Hall offices was adopted amid closed door debate and attempted amendments. Joe Aldermen left during the vote and a quorum dispute followed a lengthy session.
After four days of debate the House adopted the postoffice appropriation bill. A large majority supported the amendment giving extra compensation to letter carriers for work over forty eight hours a week despite some opposition. The conference report on the Hawaiian government bill was presented but not acted upon due to lack of a quorum.
Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff argues the United States must seize global markets. He warns England relies on imports while America can fuel growth by expanding trade from Manila to the Pacific, stressing open access to Asia and Oceanica for lasting prosperity.
The fifth annual convention session opens in Lorimer Hall with Detroit chosen as next meeting city by 57 votes while Milwaukee, New Orleans, Pittsburg and Buffalo trail. Theodore C. Search and E P Wilson win key posts. resolutions on reciprocity with France and commerce pass for discussion.
The third session of the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association convened at Chipman Hall at 10 25 a m yesterday. President Thompson called the meeting to order and introduced Lieutenant Governor Bates.
The first speaker presided as officers were elected with D. M. Thompson of Providence as President and vice presidents Charles H. Richardson of Clinton and George H. Hills of Fall River. After papers were read discussion followed and about fifty new members joined before adjournment.
Albert Dittinger married 16 year old Mary West and claimed to be a German count with large estates in the fatherland. After the wedding he lived at ease on the West family farm near Bridgeton, declaring that a noble’s hands should not toil. William West later demanded proof of his son's noble status, and Dittinger fled.
Superintendent of streets B T Wheeler plans a ten day absence starting about 10 this morning. While away hearings at the State House on civil service charges against John J Lane and Sub Foreman Killion are pending. Wheeler made last minute promotions and suspended Michael J Murray and raised others, actions tied to the upcoming cases and his long service in the department.
The Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters met at Deacon Hall on the second day. High Chief Ranger Doherty led the session with prayers by Rev. James H. O Neil. Officers and committee members were elected. Senior Post High Chief Ranger W H Shannon spoke on ten year growth. After reports the per capita tax was settled and left as is.
Mr. A. E. Frye, superintendent of Cuban Schools, arrived in Havana and announced that all arrangements are complete for taking Cuban teachers to Harvard.
A successful reception and sale benefiting the Burnap Free Home for Aged Women was held at 19 Common Street from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. yesterday.
A fragment reports a gathering of the Massachusetts Union of Kin where Charles Aster and Gallagher addressed the group. Wor. Charles H. Taylor spoke on American journalism.
Readable fragments describe a person named Les at an address on 12 Pera Avenue with a misstep or miscue and a request or action related to attendance. The text mentions a Seer agent and a display of misinterpreted details and a scattered pat event.
Washington April 2. The Senate devoted most of the session to Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia retaining his seat. J Pettus of Alabama opposed the claim, while Morgan Alabama spoke for it. McComas Turley Chandler Teller Allen supported the resolution. the case went over without action.
On April 26 at Carnegie Hall the Ecumenical conference marked its fourth day as Woman's Day with a mass meeting in the afternoon and a public session in the evening. Attendance rose, men largely absent in the afternoon but more present later. Mrs Joseph Cook read Mrs Isabella Bird Bishop of London’s paper on A Great Need. Mrs Ishop spoke on atrocities in Japan Korea China and other regions.
William D. Ashley of Foxboro Mass was arrested for intoxication at Pishkill Landing New York. Police found a bag containing 4000 dollars. He claimed to be Ashley and said relatives had confined him in Foxboro in an inebriate action. Relatives arrived to take him back, he refused.
The John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle hosted the Catholic Union at Union Hall last evening in a reciprocal social. A handsome clock was presented to the union, with Mr T B Fitzpatrick delivering the presentation speech and President Henegan accepting on behalf of the Catholic Union.
Governor George K. Nash of Ohio was seen in Boston at the Hotel Brunswick before the Middlesex Club banquet. He praised the Republican party and defended Senator Hanna as widely popular, adding that Secretary Long would be a splendid running mate for Meindle y.
The Jackson Club held its second grand annual ball in Roughan Hall City square Charlestown with more than 2000 attendees. The event was led by club president Thomas W. Berridge and featured Miss Helen Neil the Hon David B Shaw and Miss Catherine Tierney as honorary participants.
Patrick Horrigan aged 38 fell from the coal landing into the hold of the schooner Eva Ferris at the Elevated's wharf 439 Albany Street. He was removed to City Hospital in an ambulance from Station 6 suffering from a probable fracture of the skull.
About eighty delegates attended the inaugural gathering at Clarendon Street Church in Boston last evening. F. C. Williams presided as officers were named: President J. F P. Chisholm, Vice President F. C. Williams, Secretary S. Pond, Treasurer A. C. Atkinson.
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