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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
2
Reports from Ladysmith describe Boer shelling causing fatalities and injuries, near misses at General White’s headquarters, and possible Boer command by General Joubert. Russia predicts Boer victory while Britain ponders food supplies as contraband.
In Suffolk County Probate Court Judge McKim heard testimony on the dispute over Milridge G. Allen’s estate. William C. Allen testified about family inquiries and a meeting with a wife amid the contested succession between the two Mrs Allens.
Mansfield secretary of the Young Men's Republican Club and a Lodge protege is appointed assistant postmaster by Postmaster Hibbard. Acting Postmaster Henderson reacts without complaint, stating the position is politically influenced and he will leave the service.
London reports a rumor of Marquess of Salisbury retiring as prime minister due to health and private sorrow. If reverses continue, a national defence cabinet may form with Duke of Devonshire as premier and Rosebery as foreign secretary, Asquith as colonial secretary, and Sir Henry Mowbray as war secretary.
MATI Dec 29 M Pierot faced United States Attorney on a charge of violating the rarity. He has been known to officers for involvement with the Boers. Report says he will be stopped from aging a hospital corps and is now in custody.
Fragmentary text indicates a meeting discussing the Boers and a war resolution adopted. The passage mentions a meeting today and references a war’s purpose and passage, but details are unclear and largely unreadable.
A dawn patrol from Kimberley reports Boer artillery at Kamper Dam and three guns defending near Kimberley. British forces reconnoitered along Margaretto ridge and withdrew after heavy Boer fire from earthworks. Chamier’s Royal Artillery exchanged shells and noted Boer rapid reinforcement capabilities and tendency to abandon positions when outmatched.
Commandant Swart reports from Alown Kop near Zeofuat that on Friday December 22 burghers fought Kaffirs in a fortified ridge. After heavy fighting the burghers captured the position, with three killed and five wounded.
The Leylana liner Armenian docked at East Boston yesterday after a South Africa trip with British troops. Captain McConkey said news comes from London and papers publish despatches as they arrive, noting high losses due to soldiers' careless tactics compared with the enemy.
London December 2 The Prince of Wales has accepted the chief colonelcy of the imperial yeomanry and has contributed 525 dollars for the use of the organization.
Worcester businessman Thomas C. Ondorff, a cartridge belt maker, received a British government contract for 45 000 double chandelier cartridge belts. The order was announced in Worcester on December 29.
A Sunday Post summary outlines a tangled tale surrounding Elbridge G. Allen Harriet Snow and Flora White. Witnesses recall a Portland crossing with a suspected marriage and missing records. Officials cite Boston marriage logs while New York records allege a 1899 ceremony in New York City.
A fragment describes a Baptist social group led by Daniel Ford and his long involvement since the organization’s early days. It notes Ford’s shift in 1883 toward outreach to people and church-goers, highlighting the group’s thirty-five years of existence and its social mission.
A speaker argues jury duty is weighty and fraught with moral risk. He condemns punishing the poor and vows to vote against hangings or convicting women, while condemning animal, woman, and child abuse and the deception of Omega Oil by drugstores. He insists on conscience and fairness. THE MAN FROM INDIANS.
Arthur B. Henderson who led the postal service for seven months during Thomas illness may refund about 9000 dollars. Comptroller Tracewell reportedly ruled Henderson not entitled to the postmaster's salary for those months, but Henderson says he has not been officially informed and declined further comment.
Ashland fire destroys a log tenement block housing five tenants owned by Mr. Aldrich of Millbur in the Chattanooga district. Firemen saved adjoining homestead. insured loss estimated at about 1000 dollars with 15 dollars insured. The village once prospered by the mill era is now diminished.
The Dorchester Mu Company will hold its annual meeting in Neponset Boston at 3 30 p m for the term of the transaction of that may legally be. The meeting of the directors will follow at 8 o clock the same evening.
The Baptist Social Union now has about 200 members from Greater Boston churches and spends 4000 to 7000 dollars yearly helping Harvard Street Church Boston Baptist Bethel and a Field’s Corner church. It has distributed about 100000 of Mr Ford’s money for ministers music and running expenses. The March 5 1864 meeting originated the idea and the group plans incorporation with a February meeting. The bulk of funds will go to a new building near the business district per Ford’s wishes.
Sundstrom a former Aeolian department head with M Steinert Sons, older brother W H Sundstrom in Boston area, registered Dec 26 at Grand Union. He killed himself over illness and sick children after failing health. body found by hotel staff with throat wound. He previously worked in London and Boston and had a wife with two young children.
Desperate over religious doubts Kate Sheehan age about 23 took carbolic acid and died. Her body was found in the cellar at 106 East Newton street by Mrs Ellen Flynn at 10 am. She lived at 78 Harrison avenue and had spent time in a convent. Medical Examiner reports death and burial planned for today.
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