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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Omega Oil as a cure for back pain by topical use. It claims the back is vital and that strength improves overall health, urging nightly rubs and to rely on the product rather than internal drugs, highlighting a green colored oil.
Massachusetts speakers clash over leasing the Boston & Albany line to New York Central. George A. Crocker argues state control, while Edward Atkinson supports consolidation with New York Central. Reverend Charles F. Dole urges Christian consideration of public wealth and workers' rights.
The body of a young man, possibly Alfonso Hunt of Port Clyde Maine, was found floating near a railroad bridge in Saugus. A crushed skull suggests foul play and autopsy pending. A gold watch and one cent were found. a deciphered letter mentions securing a cook position at a lumber camp.
Four canal measures are before the Legislature about Cape Cod. New York and Boston Canal and Transportation Co proposes a $10 million project from Narragansett Bay or Taunton River to Cape Cod Bay. Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Co seeks to raise capital to $12 million with $6 million in stock and $6 million in bonds, spurring debate over watered stock. Senator Luscombe questions private construction. backers deposit $200,000 as good faith. A State canal bill by Mr. Mellen of Worcester is advancing under suspension.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States reports a year of strong performance with over 1 trillion in force, distributions to beneficiaries totaling over 18 million, profits to living policy holders over 3 million, and nearly 19 million set aside for future needs. The company holds a substantial surplus of over 61 million, surpassing other life companies.
The piece notes Jay Gould valued at over 60 million dollars with fortunes inspiring mile-long sovereig n reach and Moscow bound notes. It also promotes G O Taylor Old Bourbon and G O Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies as pure and superior, endorsed by physicians and sold by licensed dealers, with the proprietor’s name on the label and cork, sealed bottles only.
Despatches from Tuesday and Wednesday report heavy Boer artillery at Krantz Kloof and Buller unable to bring up guns for a counter fire. The captured hill appears of little strategic value, while London reacts with disappointment tempered by prior expectations. Reports also say MacDonald forced to fall back from Koodoosberg Drift and a Boer crossing at Tugela threatens Colenso.
Feb 9 report details Boer attempts to drive British from a drift near Modder River Koodorsberg. Sea Fort Highlanders hold rocky summit amid intermittent shelling. Argyll Highlanders clash with entrenched Boers as General Babington moves in with cavalry to enclose the force.
Montreal Feb 9 The Hon Joseph Israel Tarte minister of public works denounces a plan to send 10000 Canadians to South Africa La Patrie notes Canada has spent nearly 2000000 to dispatch two contingents and warns further involvement risks war costs and neglect of national development.
A War Office despatch from Robert s dated February 8 confirms Gatacre's repulse of the Boers at Pea Hoek and Bird's River and the security of the posts. It notes MacDonald was sent to block the Koodoesberg drift and established himself there despite Boer resistance with Babington and reinforcements. The enemy has evacuated the position and no Boers are in sight.
Boer forces crossed the Tugela River repelling a British armored train and 2000 troops near Colenso. The clash ended with Boers driving back the Allied column, signaling a renewed push in the theater.
General Methuen ordered the combined force to retire upon the Modder River after heavy fighting on Wednesday. British losses on Wednesday amounted to fifty men killed or wounded as infantry held the old position before the retirement movement began.
Daily Mail dispatch from Sterkstroom Cape Colony reports Boer forces opening fire on a camp from a ridge 6600 yards away. Cape Mounted Rifles and Royal Scots shell the ridge driving the Boers back after an armored train arrives. One guard killed and four wounded.
In London on February 9 1900 Mr Balfour stated in the House of Commons that General Buller is not pressing an advance from his current position The government will not press for operation details nor publicize information until the actions are completed and there is no further information at hand.
British forces landed 2000 troops on the Boer right flank near the Tugela position. The Boers crossed the river and attacked with rifles and artillery, driving the train and troops back to Chieveley. Fighting continued along Colenso and the Upper Tugela from dawn.
Washington reports Secretary Hay received a cablegram from United States consul Adelbert Hay in Pretoria. The message said the exequator was received Wednesday and that matters are very satisfactory.
A Northampton gentleman describes years of ill health after coffee use including belched gas, sallow complexion, and headaches. He reports rapid improvement after switching to Postum Cereal Food Coffee, warning that coffee can cause belching, blotches, jaundice, and nervous debility. The Postum company will supply his name on request.
The Albany lease issue dominated a House session as Mr McNary's information order sparked a clash over whether the matter should go to the judiciary committee or be handled by railroad commissioners. Speakers urged thorough questioning, resulting in a postponement to Tuesday by a vote of 110 to 51.
Mr Tolman of Berkshire attacked the House bill for a Manufacturers Mutual Casualty Company charter in the Senate urging an amendment to exclude steam and street railways as risky. The insurance committee chair opposed the limit, claiming unanimous reporting. Tolman said he aimed to protect people and the company. Lawrence said the bill had insurer support except Tolman. Soule of Bristol was mentioned.
The record notes it appeared the insurance commissioner was on both sides, while Mr Tolman defended the commissioner's good faith. On motion by Mr Innes, the matter was carried over until Monday.
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