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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
9
Holland faces looming conflict with Portugal over Boer War policy and neutrality disputes. Portugal accuses Holland of violating neutrality while Portugal’s handling of Kruger at Lourenco Marques becomes a flashpoint between the two nations.
Dispatches from Europe report Holland and Portugal severing diplomatic ties and withdrawing ministers as tensions escalate over the Boer War. Queen Wilhelmina has protested, Kruger’s treatment in Lourenzo Marques cited, and Portugal accuses Holland of neutrality violations aided by England.
A Boston rumor that General William A Bancroft would run for governor was quickly denied by Bancroft who said he plans to remain in public service. Republicans discuss Bates as a likely nominee if Crane withdraws, with Bancroft favored to block Bates’ rivals and possibly resign from the Elevated presidency to pursue state office.
A broad coalition of city quarters forms a citizens’ committee of fifteen with aims to curb vice and defeat Tammany in next year’s municipal election. The group plans a united drive to permanently improve social and political conditions and seeks to become a dominant force in the fight.
Lisbon December 7. The Dutch minister to Portugal and the Portuguese minister at The Hague have left their posts. Believed to be a disagreement over the exequatur for the Dutch consul at Lourenco Marques, which Portugal has withdrawn.
Dec 7 report from Madrid says relations ruptured between the kingdoms of Holland and Portugal. Dutch minister recalled from Lisbon and Portuguese envoy withdrawn from The Hague. Mobilizations follow as Holland accuses Portugal of neutrality violations and secret English intrigue. Queen Wilhelmina protests British blockade signals. Kruger leaves Transvaal amid tensions. The crisis risks wider European conflict with possible involvement of Britain, Teutons, and Latins.
A peculiar incident at Maine General Hospital reports dentist Dr. Percy L. Barker dying from appendicitis after requesting to wed Miss Hisle Gilso of Portland. The couple had been engaged for several years. Barker died shortly after the ceremony.
A man collapsed beside his vehicle, believed stricken at his pest. Police and witnesses report the incident as a sudden medical event near the car, with no further details available at this time.
In Hyde Park at Readville a car with passengers ran 10 feet near the car barn at 10 15 tonight. Motorman Harry Mills was found dead on the track with a severed limb and mortal injuries. Conductor James Hilliott aided Mills as the car stopped and Mills likely died instantly from heart failure after a dashboard fall. Mills, 28, lived with his widowed mother at 36 Norton street Readville and was the sole support of the family.
Major Perlie A. Dyar, former Ward 10 alderman and six months chair, claimed he can deliver more for Ward 10 than Ambrose Woods. Speakers included Senator Charles H. Innes and others as Dyar touted cross-ward support and criticized current representation under Mayor Hart. He argued his experience would secure larger votes and funding for improvements.
Daniel S. Planagan of Boston writes to the Post accusing Council President D J Kiley of autocratic tactics on inauguration day and during a later meeting. He claims Kiley used bias to side with allies, blocked motions, and delayed sessions to serve his own interests. He urges council members to remove Kiley and beware surrounding influence.
Annie Churchill was taken ill in the Scolla og eauete subway station at 10 30 p m last night and removed to her home on Mt Vernon Street Dorchester for care.
At the monthly meeting of the directors at 3 Park Street the association unanimously condemned the rising voter registration of women for the Boston school committee. The group noted 10 000 circulars mailed and ten public meetings and that seven women have been nominated by major parties for the Boston School Board. Meanwhile HOUGH & DUTTON'S advertise men’s sweaters, large sale from a purchase of thousands of dollars with Raine goods previously sold at 2.00. Buy while this lot lasts.
Berlin reports claim German officers found Sir Claude MacDonald and Lady MacDonald overseeing coolies removing treasures from the Chinese imperial palace to the British legation. A German official says an agreed Pekin note now satisfies the U S while warning against overconfidence and noting Germany seeks strict punishment if Chinese authorities resist. The press reacts with guarded optimism.
Dr James Ricksecker 7 years old was severely burned when a lamp tipped over around 10 PM at 2 Fort Avenue South Boston oil ignited and flames spread in the bedroom. The fire department extinguished the blaze but the burns may prove fatal. He was taken to City Hospital.
Norumbega theatricals at The Barn feature Wellesley College students in Thackeray inspired costumes including King Valoroso, Prince Giglio and Bulbo in an adaptation of The Rose and the Ring. Cast includes Ethel Holmes, Frances Bathrop, Grace Bissell, and others with proceeds aiding Dinah Pace’s school for colored children.
Prolonged catarrh caused deafness in many cases. Captain Ben Connor of Toronto suffered twelve years of deafness due to catarrh. After failing with other treatments, Dr. Agnew's Catarrhel Powder relieved him in one day and the deafness quickly subsided. It may help you.
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