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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
5
Hichburg directors reject leasing the road despite Boston and Maine state control pressure. President Tuttle remains silent as the dispute unfolds.
Senator Hoar replies to Senator Senate remarks as Speaker Myers is invited to define Republicanism during continued Senate debate. The exchange underscores partisan positions and constitutional framing amid ongoing legislative session.
Senator Hoar smiled and laughed while reading Congressman Cushman’s speech labeling it treason. He refused to respond saying it is only a constitutional dispute and others may criticize freely. His amusement at the attack showed no intention to engage further.
The report states Roberts is prepared as five to one odds prevail in the fighting. British forces chafe at retreat from posts held since the new year. They now have no camp west of Rensburg and successfully withdrew the guns from Coles Kop.
Rensburg reports indicate British forces under heavy Boer pressure as a Boer counter stroke nears the De Aar Orange River railway line. Observers call the move a menace but expect quick repression with reinforcements en route. The war office orders 10 000 troops to prepare for deployment.
In the House of Commons today the under secretary Mr Wyndham faced questions about Ireland with a brief note that no volunteers are being sought for service. The exchange touched on recruitment policy and public support for defense commitments.
Henry Clay Frick filed a bill in the Court of Common Pleas No 1 Allegheny County against Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Steel Company seeking a decree that his purported transfer of interests is void and that he remains owner and able to act for the company. He also asks for an injunction to prevent interference with his interest and from excluding him from participation in the management of assets and business.
The resolutions committee voted to report in favor of government ownership of railroads and seizure for actual value with no payment for watered stock. The plan was associated with George Fred Williams. The committee also backed direct popular legislation to achieve the result.
Josephine C Woodbury a Christian Scientist sues Mary Baker Eddy head of the Christian Science faith in a libel case heard by Judge Braley. Eddy demurs to Woodburys amended declaration arguing remaining allegations are irrelevant while Woodbury defends their necessity to explain alleged intent behind the utterances underlying the suit.
Fitchburg railroad directors voted to maintain independence with Dr. Webb leading the case and a split showing 5 to 8 on the first ballot. The second ballot referred the issue to stockholders as Webb seeks to swing control against Boston and Maine while President Tuttle holds the balance.
Society crowds Sherry's for Mrs Langtry's fund raising tea for the Maine hospital ship in South Africa. W C T U leader Ella Boole denounces women serving drinks, while Earl of Yarmouth and society figures attend. Bar tendered cocktails drawn by named titles, programs sold at $2, with total receipts around 3600.
A government statement declares it does not intend to mobilize or raise volunteers in Ireland, outlining official stance on recruitment and neutrality in the ongoing crisis.
Mrs Woodbury seeks to recover 150000 dollars from Mrs Eddy for alleged personal libel. Settlement of preliminary issues included Eddy counterclaim that Woodbury allowed publication of her side. The matter has consumed much court time.
Mayor James Gould of Chelsea presented a tight financial budget to the Board of Aldermen. He reports total city expenditures at 386 315 82 with 276 815 32 from taxes plus 25 000 in contingent receipts and 36 000 in net water receipts. Department estimates total 355 187 67 while unpaid last year bills stand at 25 909 67. Marion F. Johnson named private secretary.
The Plates of Penzance was staged at St Francis de Sales School Hall on Bunker Hill Street Charlestown last night. W F Murphy as Frederick and Miss Keating as Mabel drew long applause. The chorus of fifty contributed strong work with Cadigan Goodwin Shaw O'Brien and several Misses in the cast.
A large sum of money was realized as a major social gathering filled the ballroom and corridors from 3:30 pm. The space housed many stage figures and women predominated, with police present at the request of the Women's Christian Temperance Union to monitor the American Bar and possible disruption.
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt of New York was elected president for the coming year succeeding Susan B Anthony. Other officers were chosen including Miss Anna Howard Shaw as vice president and Mrs Rachael Foster Avery as corresponding secretary.
At a banquet in Berlin Prince Henry was welcomed by Emperor William who praised his mission in the far east and signaled Germany’s push to strengthen sea power. The Kaiser stated the aim to build a fleet adequate to national needs and to unite the people in support of this maritime expansion.
About 250 sailors attended a turkey supper and entertainment at the Dorchester church chapel on Hanover street hosted by the Second Congregational Church and the Boston Seaman's Friend Society. Chaplain S. S. Nickerson and Rev Arthur Little spoke briefly. Performers included Mrs Hanmer and Mrs Cottle piano duet Miss Neil soprano George A Tyler bass Miss Marco Fuller violinist and Rev A K Colton chalk talk.
Attorney General Hosea M. Knowlton praised Senator George Frisbie Hoar at the Pine Tree State Club dinner at Hotel Brunswick. He rejected the Cushman attack and lauded Hoar's honesty and patriotism, supported by Senator F. H. Huntress.
Senator Huntress defended Senator Hoar while praising his loyalty to the country and opposed personal criticism. Speeches by Senator Maxwell and Senator Charles T. Witt followed. about seventy five members and guests attended, with club president D C Heath presiding.
John M. Merriam resigns from the club after condemning Congressman Cushman for remarks about Senator Hear at a Lincoln dinner. Merriam, a Boston lawyer, cites the club’s failure to rebuke the comments and his stance as a member. Colonel George H. Billings receives the resignation.
Boston University student John F. Lyons was tried before Judge Gaskill on larceny charges. He admitted taking Elizabeth Merten purse containing six dollars pledged for minding. Lyons was convicted and sentenced to the House of Correction for five months.
A reception for Rev. Frederick A. Taylor new Universalist pastor of Waltham will be held this evening. Henry Warren Howe of Waltham died at his sister’s home in Lowell. he was born January 1 1841 in New Hampton New Hampshire served in Civil War with Richardson Light Infantry and Butler era as standing orderly at Fortress Monroe later quartermaster sergeant with Thirtieth Massachusetts. A two day fair under Waltham Spiritualist Union opens this afternoon at Endicott Hall. Ladies Hospital Aid Society met with Mrs L J Kendall yesterday. Local businessmen W N Towne Augustus Percival James Taylor W A Cole and Robert Fr Glenay left for New York on a pleasure trip.
Sons of Veterans Post 75 and William Carroll Post 144 G A R plan Lincoln memorial services at Mechanics Hall Fast Dedham next Thursday evening. Father Nulty urged a no license stance in the coming election during his St Marys lecture to the Young Mens Temperance Association. Norfolk County Court civil session likely to close this week with the criminal session set for April. Dedham alleys roll off saw Charles Barron win first with 261 and J Robertson second with 255 both in a three string event.
The Lawrence Light Guard staged its annual prize drill and dance at the Medford Opera House last night. Forty-two members participated and F H Mills served as assistant floor director with a long list of aides and attendees including George Bradlee Edgar H Williams and Warren Batcheller in a formal reception and celebration with many guests listed.
Ten Boston University College of Liberal Arts graduates host a dinner for Lieutenant-Governor John J. Bates at Young's Hotel on Wednesday February 28 at 7:30 PM. President Warren and Dean Huntington attend as guests. first reunion of the college's alumni.
The Building and Material Club held a regular meeting and dinner at Copley Square Hotel with about sixty members present. Speakers included President Smith of the Senate and Speaker Myers of the House along with Lafayette G. Blair Horace G. Allen and other dignitaries. A cast iron punch bowl was presented to President John A. Stotsom for his long service as presiding officer.
The Claren Bacon Hill Club held its tenth annual concert and ball in Copley Hall last night. The room gleamed with ivy and evergreens as guests gathered for the event. Floor leader George H. Bradley and Miss led the grand march as the evening opened.
About five hundred attended the thirty first annual ball of Company C Ninth Regiment M V M at Union Park Hall. Lieut Crane and Mrs Annie Johnson led the grand march. A detailed dance program praised the Ninth Regiment history and featured many officers and guests by name.
Mayor Hart told East Boston Citizens at their twenty-eighth annual dinner that city debt is growing too fast and urged repeal of the $9 tax limit to allow Boston to manage finances locally. He criticized state involvement, advocating more power for local government and noting planned East Boston improvements including a tunnel and dock projects.
A Detroit Journal fragment shows a poet lamenting modern farmers and the farmer replying with a golf club joke. The tale suggests the poet often overdramatizes life and ends with a humorous punch on the green.
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