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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
6
The board faces criticism for influencing public affairs though its active members Donovan and Corbett are credited for blocking a controversial loan bill. Their early and strong opposition stopped the measure from passing the Common Council Thursday evening, earning praise for public-spirited action.
The Boer forces have shifted from sporadic guerrilla fighting to active campaigning with strong columns since Lord Roberts left. They are aggressive and swift, delivering heavy blows. The latest strike at Nooitgedacht near Pretoria marks one of the British worst defeats in the war so far.
The Pall Mall Gazette says British consent to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty amendment is impossible and the St James Gazette warns Britain could refuse permission under the Clay and Bulwer pact. The piece argues such rhetoric signals possible strain in US Britain relations, while noting the US might proceed without consent.
The American Ice Company acquires Boston Ice Company, gaining about 80 percent of Boston's ice market or roughly 2000 tons daily. The move creates a Boston monopoly with capital stock of 500000 but claimed to be valued at 2 million in purchase, raising concerns over higher prices despite promises of improved service and lower costs. Public sentiment warns against new monopolies and seeks vigilance.
The piece argues two fundamental changes to the Hay Pauncefote treaty for an American built and operated canal. It demands the right to fortify if needed and rejects any European concert or ententes, insisting the canal be an American project with full police powers and no binding alliance.
An editorial argues for an American canal free from European enforcement. It rejects the Clayton Bulwer treaty of 1850 and insists the United States must be free to choose its methods in any future conflict with Britain, aiming to remove prohibitive provisions and ensure national control.
The Hospital of the Holy Ghost for Incurables in Cambridge appeals for funds to fill, grade, and plant its grounds. The improvement will provide open air space for patients during the season. The hospital, nonsectarian and free of charge considerations, relies on public benevolence for support.
Observant Citizen reports Boston yachtsmen ready for iceboat sailing on Lake Chebacco with firm ice and cottages along shore. A new boat with a 12 inch beam is under construction. Also covered are conductorial politeness at Dudley street transfer, Few of Us Club meeting at Parker House, Lawson syndicate link to Commodore Cushing, Boston messenger boys, and Police Sergeant Rufus Fessenden's indefinite leave of absence for Hot Springs recovery.
An advertisement asserts honest business practices and capable goods. The copy urges customers to trust quality clothing hats furnishings and shoes with fair prices and a tempting range of Christmas gifts for men.
Kathryn Hamilton and Nell plot to pose as heiress and fiancée at a Long Beach resort to escape prying eyes. Dr. John Paton woos Miss Hamilton while Gilbert’s friend uncovers the ruse. A biking accident draws truth, and Kathryn reveals the scheme to the doctor, who confesses love.
A collection of curiosities and figures from mid nineteenth century notes. It cites a railway engine strength equal to 900 horses and Hannibal Missouri land sale in 1828 for 640 dollars. It notes Moscow water works cost and rising city populations along with census saloon counts and labor law in Ohio.
Friday meal hints from the Sunday Post outline breakfast lunch and dinner courses. It lists fruit in season French egg toast bouillon cold meat potato salad French bread chocolate and a chicken dish with instructions on simmering and serving. A general delivery note appears for Boston post.
In a curiously garbled remark, Gus de Smythe comments on someone’s shoes and clothing, noting possible unpaid boots. The muddled line mixes garbled phrases about outfits and headwear, leaving the main jab about squeaky footwear as the only clear fragment.
The article suggests frugal, crafty gift ideas for men and friends using common items like fruit jars, old bedticks, rugs, and stove pipes. It gives steps to fashion a cigarholder, a smoking jacket, a muffler, and a pipe rack plus playful touches for a phonograph and umbrella holder.
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