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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
8
Congress should focus on useful laws to aid business and a clothing firm touts honest workmanship and low prices. Consumers are invited to see overcoats, boys’ clothing, hats, and furnishings, with claims of best dollar for looks and wear in the city.
The Association of Sunday School Superintendents of Boston and Vicinity held its annual meeting in Berkeley Temple with 72 members present. Rev. James C Dorward from Durban spoke on Africa's sacrifice for territory, gold, and revenge, while Dr. A E Dunning discussed next year’s Sunday schools studying Christ.
Speechmaking began as Collins and Hart forces held fervent rallies at Cabot street bath house. Leaders predicted a 7000 to 10,000 margin for General Collins, with higher turnout possible if Republicans vote. speakers urged unity, tracks on Tremont street, and enactment of the eight hour law while detailing party dissension and school conditions.
In New Bedford Pec. 4 mill manufacturers voted to advance wages of operatives by 10 percent starting December 13. About 13,000 workers will benefit, adding roughly a dollar per week to earnings for many.
The 101st anniversary celebration of Company A Ninth Regiment M V M was held at Odd Fellows Hall with officers and military guests in full uniform. Attendees included Lt Col Murray Capt Murphy and several lieutenants. the event featured veterans and honored guests, with names such as P Kenibba and Jelen Dokerty appearing in attendance.
Republican city committee banquet in Boston applauds Thomas N. Hart as next mayor. Speaker Swallow urges crew to work, not just talk, and Hart pledges readiness to lead, noting party unity and defeat of General Collins with a strong turnout.
Retailers report a shortage of handkerchiefs as price hikes take effect in some stores. The note suggests customers consider silk ties as an alternative while stock lasts.
Harvard seniors vote to end the practice of slate elections controlled by the three big societies Pud ding Delta Upsilon and Pi Eta aiming to remove influence over marshals and class day officers. The move reflects a shift toward independent student choice in class leadership.
Alderman Presho recalls youth in Republican circles and urges united efforts to win street commissions and the mayoral race. Jesse Gove calls for vigilance against voter irregularities while stressing duty to ensure votes are cast and counted. Senator Innes pledges Ward 10 support for Hart and GOP harmony.
In Whitman on December 4 George H Turner was found lying unconscious with a fractured skull near Hanson. Foul play is suspected and surgeons say there is no chance of recovery. Turner left town yesterday with Alonzo Hathaway, who vanished, while the battered buggy was later found several miles away.
Clubs previously met and agreed on a slate pledged by members, who have generally carried it through. In a senior class meeting last night a statement signed by three club presidents declared there would be no slate and no combinations from that point forward.
London reports little fresh war news with anxiety over General Methuen as The Times notes splendid soldierly qualities do not equal strategic success. An Evening News cable implies Methuen’s vanguard may reach Kimberley while guardsmen and Coldstream troops perform heroic river crossings under heavy fire.
London reports the Modder River clash lasting nearly fourteen hours with heavy losses on both sides. British troops including the Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Grenadier Guards and others faced entrenched Boers along a five mile river front. Artillery and heavy rifle fire dominated as Highlanders and Guards attempted crossings with fierce Sharpshooter fire from the opposite bank.
Cape Town dispatch reports General Cronje advancing from the laager with about 100 wagons and a large Boer force, effectively lifting the siege of Mafeking though sporadic firing continues.
A rear end collision at English Switch six miles east of Salida killed six people and injured several others aboard two Denver & Rio Grande trains. Victims include C. E. Osgood H. R. Matthews Peter Barnes and A H Johnston with A M Johnston severely injured. Johnston was Oberlin College trustee and Arkansas Midland president. The derailment occurred after a signal failure as a following standard gauge train struck a stopped narrow gauge sleeper.
At a trustees meeting Professor William T. Sedgwick resigned as chairman after holding the post since 1897. Mrs Alice N. Lincoln was elected to lead the board for the remainder of the year, ending April 30, 1900, amid reported departmental friction and criticisms from city officials.
Health officials report two new smallpox cases in Chelsea bringing total to 27. Patients Gladys M. and Charles F. Wilson, children of Charlies H. and Mrs Wilson of 71 Spencer Avenue, aged 1 9 and 4, were removed to hospital. Seventeen residents remain quarantined in a two tenement house with a boarding section.
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