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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
4
The article lauds the Me thuen command for crossing Modder River, calling it a daring feat in harsh sun and long endurance. It praises British troops for their courage and resilience, linking fighting spirit to good citizenship and sympathy for the cause of freedom and self government.
The second bid opening for Broad Sound dredging shows Boston bids far above government estimates. Toledo bids 5 cents per cubic yard with work starting in May 1991, while Boston bids 72 cents, more than double. New York plans a deeper 40 by 200 foot channel at 9 cents, with $9 million contract spending. The piece urges state city cooperation for a faster 85 by 20 foot channel to boost commerce and federal reimbursement.
The piece discusses a proposed federal 1 percent annual tax on the capital of industrial combinations as part of regulation plans. It argues such a tax would curb inflated capitalization, curb corporate power, and yield substantial revenue, while noting potential constitutional challenges like the income tax case. It cites New Jersey and Delaware filings and envisions a Treasury windfall.
A fragment notes a 1899 trust sum with one percent equaling $40,000,000, enough to acquire more archipelagos, amid references to wars and the Philippine bargain under McKinley.
Opinion urged that Massachusetts voters, not legislators, approve the Boston and Albany lease to the New York Central with a referendum. The plan would preserve state purchase rights, limit corporate pressure, and place final decision with the public at the next election.
At a hearing of grade crossing commissioners the Boston and Maine railroad stated it may leave East Boston unless tracks and crossings are kept as is. The counsel hinted it could stay if large costs are avoided, highlighting expense over safety and convenience for East Boston residents and students.
The columnist describes icy streets from a snow night on Beacon Hill with coal wagons slipping on frozen pavements. He warns about the new motorist “right arm habit” from brake handling and recalls a car skirting an electric pole incident. Rumor hints at Isadore Rush joining vaudeville, hoping Reed’s company returns.
The Duke of Marlborough travels with four horses and four mules only, no cart, to prepare for war in South Africa. He vows to fight for England, trusting horses and mules as his tools while planning to confront Paul Kruger and the opposing forces.
A fable pair follows a fawn and a stag debating running from dogs. The fawn argues size and strength matter little without resolve, while the stag admits fear but vows to act only when pressed by hounds. The moral: knowing duty differs from doing and natural cowardice resists improvement.
The text lists a breakfast and dinner menu with items such as quartered oranges, broiled haddie, grilled potatoes, split pea soup, chicken, scalloped tomatoes, cauliflower, and desserts. It credits Marie Tucker of Danville, Quebec, and provides a suggested salad mix with sliced apple, celery, chopped nuts, and tld dressing.
The Kaiser is likely the last man to sign the Queen’s autograph book, which has been preserved for sixty one years of her reign and includes autographs of a Pope czars and German monarchs. US Navy Captain W C Gibson is set to retire in 1900, with 1901 seeing Rear Admirals McNair and Schley retire. Champ Clark studies biblical influence on law and has prepared a lecture. Senator Bate of Tennessee nears seventy six, a Mexican War veteran, joining eleven senators close to the age limit.
Brief notes highlight Clara Bett Martin’s success against top Canadian lawyers over admission to the bar led by Lady Aberdeen. A widow and family inherit from the late Czarewitch after a morganatic marriage. Florence Woods, 17, earns an automobile permit in Central York after passing a Park Board exam. Lucy Marie Iy, Sandemanian leader, dies in Danbury. A New York farm left to a son with yearly pecans of eggs butter ham milk and vegetables to his sister. Queen Carmen Sylva loves flowers and Maharajah of Benares gifts Lord Curzon a pearl coronet for Lady Curzon.
Brief observations note eye shell colors equal in value and quote Bishop Satterlee as a friend of Secretary Root. Pekin is described by dust stench and dogs to a arriving visitor. Wordplay on wireless teleg raphy and a lobster scarcity are mentioned along with New Mexico land data and a Hartford fountain gift of $10,000 from John J. Corning in memory of his father.
A collage of humorous and domestic vignettes from historical papers. Snippets depict children praying and scolding, domestic life, social misunderstandings, and light quips about servants, entertainment, and prized family figures.
Roland Lang a Louisville broker forms a bond with Leola Farncombe after a chance Paris meeting. A past love resurfaces as Lang plans marriage to Mabel Ware but is drawn to Leola by fate and a fountain encounter. The Courier Journal notes their forthcoming move to Louisville with a romantic backstory.
A collection of editorial quips notes Uncle Sam as a target for land scarcity. It cites Tom Johnson’s rumored move into street railways in Hiawatha and cautions about island attractions. Illinois Republicans would lose a standard bearer if Tanner retires. The ship subsidy controversy is urged to galvanize public protest. A Lake's shopper steals a Bible, reflecting on religion and frivolity.
A letter to the editor laments riders waiting twenty five minutes for a City Point car in cold snowy air on bridge and First street, urging use of the nearby warm capacious waiting room at the transfer station.
The Derry National Bank elected officers today with John W. Noyes as president and Greenleaf I K Bartlett as vice president. Frederick J. Shepard was named cashier. Noyes has served as president for 36 years and remains active at age indicated in the report.
Washington January 12 reports cite witnesses in the Clark Montana bribery hearing. Dentist P L R Ector testified he received 700 dollars from Bickford to influence Wood, who declined the funds. Montana legislator P G Sullivan said Bickford pressed him to vote for Clark, asking for favorable action if influence could be shown.
Washington January 12 The commerce committee reports the Nicaragua Canal bill with authority for the President to acquire suitable territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua to dig a canal from Greytown on the Caribbean to Breto on the Pacific including locks harbors and defenses A War Department plan calls for excavation construction and fortifications and an appropriation of 140 099 000 or more as needed to complete the project
Washington January 12 Cabinet members called the British reply on the Delagoa Bay flour seizure satisfactory and agreed to provide full information on war conduct inquiries in both houses as soon as possible.
Representative Lloyd of Missouri introduced a bill to require cadets at the military academy to subscribe to an oath abstaining from any form of hazing while at the academy.
Congressman Fitzgerald asks Boston Mayor Hart to join with the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants' Association to invite the committee on rivers and harbors to visit Boston to assess port needs. He notes positive results from the committee's last visit about four years ago.
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