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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
1
Republican factions gather in three hotels for caucus strategy as candidates Bennett Donahue and Ames jockey for support. Report notes free beds cigars and meals to win votes while movers pledge victory and campaign all evening at Young's Parker's and the Bellevue.
The council faces a Thursday night clash as President Kiley asserts lawful election while Kinney and allies dispute the result. Republicans fault the process, Democrats seek to secure aldermanic control, and legal avenues are debated as factions maneuver.
A British firm has secured the government contract for a new seven span bridge over the Tugela River at Colenso after competition with American firms. The firm works by night and day to meet orders. John Churchill, Winston Churchill’s brother, may accompany the Duke of Marlborough to the war seat. The Standard reports French success at Colesberg and notes the strategic moves around Tugela and Norval’s Point as Buller’s forces adjust under pressure.
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday with snow on the coast in Maine and lingering northeast winds. New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Eastern New York see fair weather, continued cold and high northwesterly coastal gales.
Kid McCoy defeats Peter Maher in a hard fought five round bout at Coney Island Sporting Club. The fight was scheduled for twenty five rounds with a 20000 purse but winner received gross gate receipts after delays over pay and referee decisions.
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