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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1900
Page
4
The piece praises Abraham Lincoln as a model of the American character and notes Massachusetts politics involving Senator Hoar. It argues for Hoar’s reelection to the Senate and warns against interference during McKinley’s second term campaign. The tone is a call to defend independence of thought and political continuity.
The article argues ratifying the Hay Pauncefote treaty will bind the United States to Great Britain and risk international entanglements. It suggests Secretary Hay should draft carefully as the treaty makes Britain dominant in the canal sphere and signals a step toward a foreign alliance.
The article argues Britain may shift to a campaign on new lines after Roberts arrives at the Cape. It notes Buller’s movements as possibly a diversion to draw Boer forces while a different route into the republics is prepared. It recalls defeats at Colenso and Spion Kop and anticipates a decisive phase with Roberts and Kitchener in view.
An administration organ hints that Senator Hoar may seek another term, praised for constitutional rights but criticized for independence on imperialism. It warns that mass pressure and Hanna McKinley influence could jeopardize his re election if he refuses to toe the party line on tariff, ship subsidy, and related measures.
The piece argues Republicans press hard on trusts imperialism and the Hay Pauncefote treaty to frame the 1900 race. It claims Hanna backs trusts and Treasury favors Standard Oil, while Congress rushes bills and treaties, risking Democratic advantage in November.
The item recalls casual at table conversations in Parker House with guests including Judge Charles Levi Woodbury and George F. Babbitt, then shifts to updates on John Craig near Maine and Myron W. Whitney with Handel and Haydn Society. It mentions Senator Chamberlain's busy schedule, gypsy moth inquiry, and local Boston public school debates, ending with a fragment about ships passing.
A chaotic night recounts injuries from forceful blows and a man seeking aid in an emergency hospital. A Boston trust conference is announced with lawyer William N. Osgood set to speak. Legal cases bemused by the murder trial in Suffolk County is noted, with Mr Hall and assistants aiding. Cornell athletics receive praise for trainer Moakley as the university wins meets.
A poem describes a bird working beside a window tree and singing a hopeful song. The narrator reflects on weather wrecking yesterday’s labor yet praising the bird's hopeful message and faith that rebuilds and brings joy under God's watch. The piece credits S KE Kiser.
On a cold winter night a beggar child named Jack taunts by a church door while Frank Leslie guides him inside. Jack hides a hymn book, listens to a sermon about humanity and salvation, and stays overnight to see the show. The next morning Jack lies dead, a ten-cent piece left at the foot of the cross.
A collage of quips from Chicago News Harlem Life Tit-Bits New Yorker Crypt Detroit Free Press Chicago Record and Baltimore American. The snippets feature dry humor about rats pistols mistaken identity bears meat and modern transport with playful misreadings and punning dialogue. The brief items showcase 1890s to early 20th century humor and social tone.
Notes on notable lives and legacies including John Ruskin’s frugal philanthropy and his daily budget, Abraham E. Elmer of Utica aged 118 as New York’s oldest resident, George L. Watson’s half century as a British yacht designer, Frederick G. Gaylord's will funding an Austin library, and a Bryan quip on health and activity.
Reports note the Greek Queen as a premier needlewoman among royalties. A Missouri pastor resigns after choosing love over ministry due to marriage rules. Berlin’s Empress palace slated for Prince and Princess Frederick Charles of Hesse this season. Corsham claims it as birthplace of General Joubert’s wife. Rachel Stantial linked to Pietermaritzburg family. Miss MacIntyre, famed Scottish soprano, now in Italy. Kimberley mayor sends New Year message to Queen Victoria. his father is farmer James Henderson from Kildarton, Ireland.
Public revenue in Britain for the year to date exceeds the prior year by 23.5 million dollars while public expenditure rises by 47 million. Wheat production in the South grows 54 percent in ten years and hog numbers nearly double. U S gold shipments of 45.379 million in 189% show Britain as a major recipient with 20.258 million, France 7.379 million, and Cuba 6.162 million. Italian agents in New York plan trolley road equipment for northern Italian cities.
Dinner invites with tomato soup roast leg lamb mint sauce potatoes summer squash green corn olives cucumbers steamed blackberry pudding foaming sauce green apple cheese and coffee in a compact kitchen list of seasonal items.
An organized appeal by disaffected Boston University students challenges the School of Theology's doctrines and attacks President William F. Warren Professor Henry C. Sheldon and Dr. Borden P. Bowne. Professor Hinckley G. Mitchell replies outlining his views, defending nonomniscience of Christ and Genesis interpretations while opposing strict Sabbath literalism. The appeal to Methodist bishops of the Episcopal Church notes controversy over Unitarianism and election doctrine.
A pamphlet argues against Church indorsement of views by Methodism professors. It accuses Mitchell Sheldon Bowne of aiming to revolutionize Methodist doctrine and cites a dean’s ultimatum about the school’s impact. Mitchell defends his teaching as encouraging students to think for themselves.
The passage notes a church plan to be considered at their next May meeting. President William F. Warren declined to comment when asked about this last movement.
A collage of quotes notes whiskey prices in Ladysmith at five dollars a bottle. It suggests Goebel's shooting might sober Kentuckians, while wealth in South Carolina rises and Rockefeller’s wealth grows. A suppressed Paris play may come to America and Lawton’s spirit leads troops in the Philippines. The Hong Kong junta buys steam launches. money sources questioned.
Vermont Academy graduates and former students will gather in Room 320 Tre Mont building Wednesday at 8 p.m. to discuss forming an alumni association. Attendees include Professor Eibery, Dr H M Willard, and General Julius J Estey, with many Boston area alumni already showing interest.
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