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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
1
Anthony Decker's arrest in Baltimore uncovers a year old counterfeiting conspiracy in Montreal. Canadian secret service had shadowed the group for eight months awaiting the right moment. Additional arrests planned in New York and Montreal. The counterfeits total about a quarter of a million dollars.
Secretary Hay received 750 dollars collected by the St Louis Post and sent to the State Department by Mr Pretorius. The money was forwarded to Adelbert Hay in Pretoria for Kruger to distribute to Boer war widows and orphans. The department notes the gifts are strictly for charitable purposes.
Michael Hannon a long time foreman for the Fitchburg railroad and a noted Catholic leader in South Acton died suddenly on Tuesday. He leaves a widow and four children including Josephine wife of Congressman John F. Fitzgerald. Funeral from his South Acton home Saturday for 10 am services at the Catholic church in Maynard.
Forecast from Cold Washington on February 2 calls for fair and cold conditions across New England on Saturday with clear skies and chilly temperatures throughout the day.
Wheeler names his Wheeler names his Dennison rules ferries. Reed in charge of bridges G. C. Emerson and F. H. Haynes will handle Sewers and Street Cleaners. Of t e Darius N. Payson Ward 21, Superintendent Paving Division. Guy C. Emerson Ward 11, Superintendent Sewer Division. Charles A. Young Ward 20, Superintendent Sanitary Division. Joseph J. Dennison Ward 2, Superintendent Ferries. Frederick Hammond Street Watering Division. Walter Reed Ward 22, Superintendent Bridges, Frank H. Haynes Ward 17, Superintendent Street Cleaning Division.
Special Officer William Gilmore of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation shows noticeable improvement after a week at home at 46 Grove Street. Previously critically ill, the longtime Joy Street station veteran earned a splendid reputation as a thief taker during his years of service.
Wisconsin courts rule the divorce invalid for estate dispute. Two widows claimed a $140,000 Harrington estate. the second wife received $20,000 under the will. Judge Knowlton reserved ruling on several fact questions as he favored the divorced wife on the key issues.
Rumors say General Kitchener has set out with a large force to relieve Ladysmith by turning the Boer left flank. The plan reportedly calls for a march to the right of Colenso with a wide detour via Weenen and a Tugela crossing to attack twelve to fifteen miles east of Colenso. Buller holds the Springfield drifts to the north and will cooperate by drawing Boer attention away, with continuation noted on page eight.
Doctors say Governor Goebel now resting easily and have an excellent chance of recovery while legislative and judicial clashes escalate. Speaker Trimble hints Goebel may delegate duties to the Lieutenant Governor if incapacitated and court rulings determine succession amid pending confrontations with Governor Taylor.
Late yesterday afternoon the street department superintendent announced the appointments of men to assist in managing the street department for the ensuing two years. Surprise arose over several selections, notably Guy C. Emerson being named superintendent of sewers.
Rose Cancello aged 16 of Wollaston sustained a concussion after slipping on ice at the Neponset avenue playground last night. She was carried to a nearby house by bystanders and alerted friends were notified.
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