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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
4
Editorial notes Judge Taft refusals to acknowledge state jurisdiction in Kentucky disputes. It admires federal restraint and condemns extraconstitutional power. Calls for immediate equal tariff treatment for Porto Rico and predicts Democratic backing for McKinley’s policy.
The piece critiques McKinley era moves toward forming a canal zone with European powers. It cites past secretaries of state like Evarts Blaine Frelinghuysen and John Hay defending the coast line doctrine. The author argues ratification would fail in the Senate and urges the President to withdraw the treaty.
A Western Congressman calls Senator Hoar a traitor for supporting liberty self government and the Constitution. He upholds Lincoln's belief that no one should govern another without consent and defends the Declaration of Independence and the thirteenth amendment. The speaker contrasts republican ideals with McKinley era militarism.
The Board of General Appraisers at New York declared Porto Rico not part of the United States for its tariff purposes. The decision moves ahead of Congress on a constitutional question, and the board members are praised for their apparent case and celerity in the ruling.
Mr. George Wyndham tells the British House of Commons that over 200000 troops are in the South African campaigns and the government plans to allow men of talent without independent fortunes to receive commissions. He notes high costs to entry for cavalry and other arms, arguing money should not determine command.
The Observant Citizen notes the Oceanic liner breaks a speed record as owners express pride. Amid society items, there is mention of the English High School class of 1892 reunion on March 3 and plans for a summer hotel on Misery Island in Salem Harbor.
The Gloucester steamed out of Battery wharf as Hon. and Mrs. Alexander B. Bruce of Lawrence waved goodbye. They plan a three to four week southern itinerary visiting Norfolk Old Point Comfort Baltimore Washington Monticello Jefferson's home Asheville Hot Springs and Florida with friends presenting floral tokens.
A rugged stranger, described as stern faced, tells of battles from Juan Hill to the Transvaal and Spanish fleet actions. He recites grim memories of prisons and hospitals, with vivid depictions of cannon, fire, and wounded soldiers before vanishing with the word Death. Charles L Hurd
The article notes popes aged to 107 at death and other long reigns including Agathon 686 688. It compares Senate heights between Simons of Oregon and West of Missouri, and recounts Lord Methuen’s unique medal for bravery in an aerussian canal rescue awarded by the German Emperor in Berlin.
Max O'Rell credits American women with beauty while Carrie Chapman Catt rises to lead the National Association of the Woman Suffrage Societies. Reports say Queen Victoria and Albert will honor Curzon’s India rule with orders. England mourns Lady Emily Foley while Henry Somerset joins South Africa volunteers. Eleanor Cobbett’s death links to William Cobbett’s legacy. Prince Yoshihito plans an American tour with his bride after a spring wedding visiting major U.S. cities.
Editors' Spectacles reports Countess Schimmelmann of Denmark urging inner faith over intellect in a New York rally. The piece notes her praise and frames the remark as part of her evan gelistic work.
In Hollyville Paul Stanton a gifted young writer woos Gertrude Ainsley daughter of a mill owner. Rejected he leaves to seek fame, returns years later as a celebrated author and journalist. His death in a moonlit garden moves a confidant teacher who ponders the life that might have been.
A liquor law hearing debated replacing the Police Board with an Excise Board or single commissioner. Witnesses including F R Bangs and Bordman Hall argued about licensing power and demoralization, with supporters and opponents citing Mayor Hart and past attempts.
A supper listing features roast lamb with gravy mashed potatoes and a variety of vegetables plus pies and drinks. The notes include a wine whip dessert and a recipe to whip cream with sugar wine and ice. Signed by Mrs Harry W Parsons of 44 Harvard Street Nashua New Hampshire.
Dr. Greene's Nervura claims to restore health and vigor for women in spring, promising clearer complexions, stronger nerves, better digestion, and renewed youth. A testimonial from Mrs. Dyson details recovery from nervous prostration after using Nervura. Dr. Greene offers free consultations and correspondence, with contact at 84 Temple Place Boston.
Washington dispatch outlines Republican plans to move the Porto Rican tariff bill while addressing the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Neutrality features win praise from most European powers, with France voicing concerns over Panama Canal access and U S control in wartime. Central American nations largely approve. Honduras may follow. The treaty may require amendments to ensure U S dominance and a two thirds vote, while preserving neutrality in canal occupation.
A Post reporter questioned a Police Board lawyer about alleged lobbying against an excise bill. He denied speaking to any member, called claims baseless, and said he registered as legislative counsel if the law applies to him.
A miscellany reports a Pacific coast beer market thriving for the Orient, a sanitarium recommendation by the Illinois Board of Health, criticism of amateur photographers for Brooklyn water waste, copper armlets as battlefield protection, and a Dahoney king using them defensively. It notes a large national cemetery with 11 percent unknown dead cared for by the government, and that eighteen St. Louis men were jurors with six reporting burglar encounters.
Lawmakers spar over the general appropriation bill and Porto Rican measure as Mr Payne signals Monday coverage. Bar tholdt spurs contention by attacking Nesbitt law and Irish-German allegiances provoke cross talk from Benton Pearce Fitzgerald.
Washington February 14 The Foreign Relations Committee may amend the Nicaragua convention in ways that please some European governments. The pending action aims to smooth alignment with foreign policy goals and strengthen regional cooperation amid shifting Latin American dynamics.
Representative Levy introduces a bill amending the war tariff act to cut beer tax from 2 to 1 and reduce internal revenue by about 40 to 50 million dollars. The tobacco duty would be 6 cents a pound with cigars and cigarettes taxed over 1000, tea duty repealed, and stamp taxes lowered to return funds to the people.
President McKinley weighs withdrawing the Hay-Pauncefote treaty from the Senate after a long conference with his secretary who defends the pact. He notes opposition to the convention and recalls Frelinghuysen’s stance on the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abrogation.
A collage of brief jokes and quotes includes Freddie testing vaccination origins, a breakfast table ostrich digression, Mercy and Ezekiel wordplay on bread and dough, and satirical lines about governance and business growth. Also notes a nitro glycerine explosion remark and a coroner’s quip about fees.
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