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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
1
In a remarkable harbor feat pilot William McMillan guided the Cunarder Altonia out after sunset drawing 29 feet 4 inches. Despite darkness and crowded tugs, the maneuver succeeded without mishap as the largest vessel left the harbor on the last Sunday of the year.
New York December 3 1900 1901 distribution of interest and dividends will total about 175000000 across the United States on January 8 1901. More recipients than ever will collect from industrials banks and trusts led by Wall Street giants. Analysts estimate about 40000 millionaires will receive portions while 6000000 savings-depositors claim near 86 million. New York and Boston see large payouts with major firms and banks distributing funds across the country.
Foreign envoys notified as Emperor Li Hung Chang remains ill. China agrees to reforms including apology to Germany, monument to Baron von Ketteler, reparations to Japan, expulsion of Boxers, restrictions on arms, indemnities, foreign guards, fort construction, two year decrees against anti foreign elements, amended commerce treaties, and court reforms under powers’ guidance.
The Campania joined a relay covering about 18 712 miles across sea and land to deliver mail from Sydney to London. If the voyage lands mail in Liverpool next Saturday, it may set new global mail speed records. A mail flyer from Liverpool to the capital could travel at 45 to 50 miles per hour.
Pekin dispatches report Chinese plenipotentiaries were ordered to sign the preliminary joint note and inform foreign envoys of the action. Li Hung Chang’s health is poor and he may only sign after delegating powers to Prince Ching, while terms seek to limit legation guards and minimize army posts along the railway, with forts not to be destroyed.
The New York and the Etruria raced in sight for three days from Southampton and Liverpool, with the Cunarder Etruria finally passing the New York at sea near 42.21 N 62.37 W on December 28. The New York later assisted the disabled Red Star liner Vertation of the Red Star line, towed into Southampton by the Somerhill. The Westernland lost her propeller.
Secretary Rodgers meets his daughter Mary in New York as Frans August Larsen arrives from Sweden. Larsen, a Christian and Missionary Alliance missionary, has spent eight years in China and Mongolia. He and twenty four missionary families fled Kealgan on June 11 as Boxer massacres rose, planning to lead an expedition into Mongolia with horses and camels to survey interior routes.
Henry Fay a 38 year old Baltimore resident and fireman on the Steamship Indian of the Boston and Philadelphia line was struck in the face by escaping steam from a boiler room valve. The incident occurred early yesterday morning and Fay was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors feared possible loss of sight in his left eye.
The British steamer Lake Megantic, Captain Taylor, from Liverpool and Queenstown bound for St John, returned to Queenstown Harbor Sunday morning after a terrible gale experience. She left Queenstown on Wednesday.
William Christie second mate of the sailing ship Jaynes at Mystic wharf fell from a ladder on the bridge yesterday afternoon about twenty five feet to the deck breaking his right wrist and injuring his spine. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by ambulance.
Patrick Brown, shot by Italian anarchists last Thursday, underwent abdominal surgery to remove a 33 caliber bullet near the left kidney. He is reported stable with good recovery prospects. Ten Italians are jailed on suspicion as police identify all members of the anarchist society and prepare for next Wednesday’s hearing.
A ten day truce has been arranged between capital and labor in Nova Scotia coal mines. Diplomatic courtesies prevail between management and workers committees, with no ill feeling on either side and prospects for amicable settlement.
The five year old son of Mrs Raymond Thierry of lar Bay has been snipped in a ransom plot. Authorities think a well known in the Copper region is behind the abduction and the sheriff with local citizens works to catch him before he crosses the State line. The boy is believed held for Canada.
London brokers fear that at least six more firms may suspend tomorrow, signaling possible broad market impact. The situation is viewed as unlikely to improve unless bears intervene to aid the broker community.
Monday brings cloudy skies with occasional showers and variable winds. Tuesday may see rain or drizzle with cooler afternoon winds turning northwest. The outlook shifts toward colder air across the Middle Atlantic and New England regions.
Alarms rang from Box 683 in East Boston at 9:45 PM for a blaze in a rear storehouse behind William Karp and Sons Junk at 128 Border Street. Fire risk cited due to nearby lumber yards wharves and factories. Originated in filled rags and paper and was soon brought under control. Damage estimated around $1,000.
As the twentieth century begins at midnight, celebrations unfold across the globe. Antipodes Islands first greet the sun, then Bounty Island and New Zealand, with Calcutta and Paris following, and New York, London, and rights in between. Catholic service unity and Red Cross events mark the day from Rome to Jerusalem, with nationwide observances in Chicago Philadelphia Guam and the Philippines.
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