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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post urges readers to vote early and persuade friends to vote. It emphasizes joining a large majority as the most powerful path to electing Benien as mayor.
The piece warns that inflated industrials with watered stock are vulnerable to market shifts and shocks from tight money or Supreme Court decisions. They drag down the broader market, inject speculative excess, and could cripple legitimate business if further strain hits.
The Gret snow storm of the season is due today and threatens travel. It likely causes big drifts across Collins area as local residents brace for impact and city crews prepare.
The piece argues for moving the presidential inauguration and opening of Congress from March 4 to the last Wednesday in April to improve conditions. It also denounces delaying Congress after election, noting a thirteen month gap between election and session, and urges Senator Hoar to address the broader reform.
The candidate General Cellius runs as the United Bosten Democracy nominee for mayor. He promotes unity and steady leadership of the city. Supporters highlight his experience and focus on public services while opposing factions urge reform and accountability.
The Hanlon complaint against police officers for wrongful arrest and false testimony has waited over two weeks after hearings, with three months since the incident. Miss Hanlon was acquitted by the court and later testified. advocates demand an early decision from the police commissioners at Pemberton Square.
The passage claims Britain's price for conquering the South African republics will stagger the world, reflecting a forecast tied to imperial policy and global impact. It situates the debate within concerns about overseas dominance and potential economic or political repercussions.
A vote held today in Reston seeks a strong mandate for Mayer Collins. Organizers urge turnout and predict a decisive result favoring Collins in the election spending and governance issue.
The Post urges every Boston citizen to vote today. It champions General Collins, notes likely Republican support, and stresses the doomed minority view. It also urges informed Yes votes on three policy questions and calls for all voters to cast ballots with sincere conviction.
With 103 000 registered voters in Boston the Democratic majority could become the largest in town history. General Cellinna is seen as likely to start in the mony cornity as a potential record breaker.
Pretoria dispatch reports General Gatacre's force captured at Stormberg as 672. British losses reach 675 killed 2600 wounded and 1966 taken prisoners totaling 6131. Boers deny large pitched battle and hint at further expected engagements.
A city column notes warm damp weather and health risks, announces bridges shelters under construction, a South End dance, and festive college events. It questions a cigar theft, mentions Wellesley College holiday plans, and highlights church and theatre lighting and transit diversions. The piece ends with praise for President Keuger amid broader concerns.
The text urges citizens to vote in May for Patrick A Collins, claiming it is the duty of Democrats to vote for him and that Republicans should choose him as the best man.
The narrative cites schemes on State Street defrauding the public with watered stock and false pretenses, while a 10 percent operator named Miller is said to have taken over a large sum from poor people as the Post newspaper fights the issue. A separate street brawl on Boylston Street ends with a veering dog cart collision and a public dispute over rights on a busy thoroughfare. A New York park alarm scheme and a Cambridgeport visit by B. J. Carroll are noted.
The Boston Post claims bold leadership in journalism by exposing the Franklin Skindicate fraud William Miller and assisting the public to recover savings. It notes earlier exposure of the Jernegan sea gold scheme and a Cape Cod bogus building lot scam as part of its credited public service.
An action before Judge Wolf and Kite over a debt for wheat lent to a Sheep ends with the Sheep ordered to pay costs and damages, forcing sale of wool to satisfy the creditor. The moral warns against a bench and jury conspiratorially harming the prisoner over a minor dispute.
Miss Florence King of Chicago becomes the first woman to hold a Alaska government post as commissioner of deeds. Governor John C Brady appoints her, and she will operate from Cook's Inlet in a ten days’ sea trip from Seattle. Queen Victoria reportedly objected to the Soldiers Chorus of Gounod Faust during Windsor concert. Donations from Mrs. Anthony J Drexel and the Duchess of Marlborough aid a hospital ship fund for South Africa with Lady Randolph Churchill possibly serving as nurse.
The Rev. John G. Paton the oldest missionary to the New Hebrides lectures in Eastern States churches. Hiram Maxim began gunmaking modestly in 1884 and now employs over 14 000 men. Dan Godfrey, back in London from his American tour, says Americans want catchy tunes with a swing and quips about a ragtime craze.
Around a rainy evening, Mr Cushing recalls a village tale of Mary a modest daughter and Nellie Maynard a wealthy foe who reshaped his heart. He ends noting moods of gloom and joy mark every life and season.
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