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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
6
A public hearing in Brookline Town Hall considered changing the present government form. Most speakers opposed any change with Dr. Walter E. Channing urging patience and predicting no change for ten years. The town committee had earlier met to discuss the issue and agreed to hold a public hearing.
Spies carried word of a failed sortie against the Boers. The field corner admitted reinforcement by mounted men during the night and that guns had been withdrawn.
London reports an appeal by the Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Essex among others to American and Canadian donors to equip and maintain a Cape Town Imperial Hospital during the war. They seek US and Canada support to fund beds and related needs, with named contributions and bed honors proposed.
German press outlets hint at forming an anti British coalition with Russia and France as anti British demonstrations spread in German cities. A foreign office official says Britain has not yet replied to Germany about the seizure and may attend Durban if British report is adverse.
Speakers argue over proposed limits to town meetings and a precinct system in Brookline. Alfred E. Chandler defends the plan, seeking delegate representation, referendums, and preserved non political officer selection. Opponents warn against altering the current governance. The Duke of Marlborough travels via town with horses and mules.
The Hanover Courier cites a German rifle shipment to the Transvaal and claims 44,000 rifles arrived at Pretoria hidden as furniture. Reports also allege Krupp is supplying steel shells to Britain and a separate paper hints 45 percent shrapnel shells are in preparation, amid arbitration talk.
A Mafeking dispatch dated December 26 reports a bombardment and attack on Boer earthworks by British forces including three guns and two squadrons. The assault failed to gain the interior as officers and troops suffered casualties, with twenty-one killed and many wounded.
A despatch from Rensburg reports Major Starver of the Tenth Hussars killed and Major Alexander wounded as Hussars pressed the retreating Boers after the January 4 attack near Colesberg. Lieutenant Gibson of the Inniskillings was among the wounded.
A Daily Telegraph despatch from Frere Camp dated January reports firing at Tony Smith and Colense. A cavalry reconnaissance under Lord Wyandensald moved west toward Springfield as firing continued. The note mentions Boer provisioning concerns and General Sailers army, with Vance cited.
British steamer Mashona ordered delivered to claimants by the Supreme Court. Mashona, left New York in November for Algoa Bay, carried flour and other cargo. prize cargo of 17 000 bags of flour to be stored in Port Elizabeth custom house upon approved security.
Four reconnaissances in force from Chieveley with 200 horse and two guns push to locate Boers on a hill south of Mlangwane. Naval gunfire supports as Boers reply at long range. Lord Thundonald redirects at Umbulwane as mounted Boer forces maneuver. Natives seen plowing during cannon fire from ridge north of Colense.
Jan 6 collections in Arlington and Pacific mills raised funds for the British South African widows and orphans fund. Mill operatives largely of British birth contributed a large sum. Falls River Hibernians subscribed £300 to support the national drive for Boer relief and related aid.
The Nebraska Traveling Men's Bryan Club lists W. J. Bryan's Chicago platform reaffirmation as likely with minimal resistance at the national convention. He attacks U.S. gold standard policy, defends bimetallism at 16 to 1, and opposes imperialism while urging peaceful commerce.
An informal luncheon in honor of Eminent Turkish Missionary Dr Hanlin was held at the Hotel Bellevue on Beacon Street. The gathering marked his eighty ninth birthday with attendees and remarks.
The St Botolph Club held a Twelfth Night Revel last evening celebrating its twentieth anniversary with members in costume acting parts. The event followed decades of social interchange among authors and artists linked to literature and art, with a lunch including notable figures and officers listed from early records.
Report states Britain is arming Zulu forces with the aim of shifting the balance against the Boers in South Africa. The suggestion is that the Zulus are anxious to strike at Boer positions as tensions rise during the conflict.
About thirty five boxers appeared before the registration committee at the American House to have credentials examined for amateur status. The meeting, chaired by El Sabb and Kilburn Adams, reviewed suspensions and questioned entries. most boxers claimed exhibitions for stipends and a few admitted light compensation. The investigation was continued to a later hour with a list of amateurs deemed in proper standing.
Jerome Keogh won the opening game against Jim Houdl by a score for Toote TS. in Murray and Aesa Irwin's venue. Long of New York will not have a special match with Keogh Saturday evening for 75 dollars a side. Keogh to meet St Juetis Wid Monday evening in the pursuit of another decisive bout.
In the afternoon session of Julia Morrison's trial for the murder of Frank Leiden at the Opera House in Memphis, she described years of abuse by Leiden and revealed she carried a pistol for protection. Witnesses Bowen Patterson and others testified Leiden shot and Morrison fired after rising to the stage.
In Casco A. C. opening night bout Paddy Beton and Boston’s Andy Watson staged a clean exhibition with smart boxing and no blood spilled. The decision ended in a draw keeping both fighters undefeated.
In Prankefory Kentucky today House members debated a resolution denouncing as false a charge against Chief Clerk Leigh over drawing hats for a committee. Governor Orr, a Goebel Democrat, called the Republicans’ accusation a bid for publicity and urged an investigation. The House adopted the resolution party lines. Senate moved to strip appointment power from the Republican treasurer and adopt Democratic committee plans. Three Goebel Democrats broke ranks with Republicans. Separate suit by Democratic State election commissioners against Mackey and Cochran awaited a court ruling next week.
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