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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
5
London dispatch quotes Lord Raglan saying South Africa situation is worse than war. He notes lack of uniformed fighters, the need for acclimated horses, and plans to commandeer horses as British forces pursue isolated Boer commandos. He cites 8000 horses monthly and aims to enhance mobility.
In Cape Town on January 8 the central peace committee at Kroonstadt urges the Boers to yield. The report notes diplomatic efforts aimed at ending hostilities and calls for concessions to advance negotiations.
Moonstadt committees issue a circular describing vast famine and ruined farmers fleeing to towns. Refugee camps have been formed by the British as protection. It condemns the Ath kandar congress at Worcester as misleading Boers and urges surrender to accept terms and save the country.
A night fire at the Rochester Orphan Asylum killed twenty six children and two adults. Fireman Maurice Keating died attempting a rescue after a gas explosion in the boiler room. Nurses Martha Gillis and Maria Gordon were among the dead. Many inmates were overcome by flames and smoke.
The Portuguese Benevolent Society of Boston held its annual banquet and installation last evening. Officers installed include Manuel R. Serpa as president Raoul S. Carvalho as vice president Joao R. Carvalho recording secretary Jeferino Machado corresponding secretary Antonio Small treasurer Anthony J. Williams financial secretary Manuel J. Guilherme inside guard M. J. De Avillar J. C. Roberts A. Bargiss finance committee M. J. De Avellar M. F. Freitas E. J. Bercellos board of trustees
A Central Railroad of New Jersey derailment near Laurel Run caused a powder car to explode with force felt twenty miles away. An empty engine crashed into the southbound freight, smashing a caboose and beer car, and sending heavy debris and fire through the wreck. Five cars were crushed, rocks burned, and windows shattered as far as Scranton. The crew escaped by jumping before the engineer reversed.
Mrs Etta A White wife of broker Fred M White has been released from Westboro Insane Hospital by trustee vote on Dr Adams recommendation. She describes loneliness and enduring persecution and hints at possible divorce as she plans to leave Boston amid ongoing troubles.
A Boston Republican gathering at the Belle Isle club drew leaders and lawmakers including Mayor Hart, Lt. Gov. Bates, and ex officials. Hart urged party unity for next year while Bates quipped about Ward 8 and urged concord across wards.
Washington reports from Consul General Gudger say Colombian rebels near Panama threaten an assault while the US promises firm action if transit facilities are disrupted. The gunboat Ranger blocks the area with Philadelphia and Iowa en route to reinforce observers.
In a brief from Waltham, Jan, authorities say Pat Crowe, accused kidnapper of Eddie Cuda hy of Omaha Neb, may have been in the city last Sunday amid sightings and related investigations.
John Hare brings three week Hollis run of The Gay Torch Quex starting January 28. Critics note Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott avoidance of close stage proximity to preserve perceived size. Maude Adams joins Hollis for L Aiglon next Monday. Matelle Gilman heads to New York for The Gay Grisette, while Kate Seymour may join Chamberlyns. Rachel Noah France to stage a spring benefit at Park Theatre. Tremont reports strong advance sales for Way Down East next week.
Robson shines as Tony Lumpkin in She Stoops to Conquer at the Tremont while Oliver Goldsmith revisits the same period in a prior hit. Nat Goodwin draws large crowds at Hollis with When We Were Twenty-one during the holidays.
Mrs. Minerva KB Tobey spoke yesterday afternoon in Steinert Hall reading from H Phelps Whitmarsh's The World's Rough Hand. Whitmarsh recounts exploring pearl fisheries off northern Australia and tropical sea life seen through diving apparatus with striking photographs.
A last performance at Steinert Hall featured Valberta with an ensemble including violinist assisted by Mabel Tucker and pianists Helen Yi Puls and Alice Newman. Violinist Miss Valberta acted as reader SOPERIS.
Keith's features headliner R G Knowles in monologue while Kid McCoy performs sharp exhibitions at Howard's stage. Biondi at Music Hall delivers rapid costume quick changes and conductor impersonations. The Diamond Breaker and vaudeville are on the Grand stage with Geisha girls at Austin & Stones offering fetching entertainment.
Opera fans in Boston gain a powerful incentive as Mme Sembrich appears for the first time in Verdi's La Traviata with Signor Salignac as Alfredo. The cast promises a demanding Violetta and a high musical drama in tonight's season opener.
Boston amateurs plan a dramatic production titled The Man Who Owns The Town led by Mr. August Vatter. The event showcases local talent and community involvement in a noted theatrical effort.
Prominent German amateur August Water leads the Dudley Street Opera House night show next Wednesday the 16th. Finglish de scent The Man Who Owns the Town is a three act comedy with Arthur S Kendall as author and cast including Louise Rothfuss Marie Monpiton Stucklen Pauline Vatter Tony Krebs Fred Lamken Leo Robinson. Tickets selling fast promise a full house.
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