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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
7
In New York on January 12 observers expect no witnesses for Roland B. Molineux as the State nears its rest. Attorneys for the defense may announce that the prisoner has no testimony to offer and that the State has not proved its case.
Reports indicate Tugela River flooding complicates crossings as British forces scramble to relieve Ladysmith. An epidemic of disease widens the tragedy with eighteen deaths from Jan 7 to Jan 9 and heavy losses in Saturday’s fighting. Earl of Ava among the fallen. Frere Camp dispatch notes impassable roads and swollen rivers with no new firing at Ladysmith or Colenso.
Proceedings in the murder trial of Mrs. Katherine Adams proceed with witness identifications. Harry Cornith and Mrs. Florence Rogers identify glass used in poisoning. Herman White tests letter from Van Mohl company. Professor Witthaus details poison amounts found in Adams's body.
Temple Glove Company workers in Jamaica Plain began a strike after leaving employment and forming a union led by Miss Laur Staton of Roslindale. Louis Weisner defends pay cuts made two years earlier and notes modern steam-powered machines raise weekly earnings, while management reports the factory runs normally.
A Morning Post correspondent notes the Boers hold Mt Hlangwano and are isolated after their Tugela bridge was carried away. Boer strength is about 100000 with heavy guns. they receive Cape Colonists and control communications. Food and cattle are abundant despite military strain.
The War Office lists 13 officers killed and 27 wounded at Ladysmith on January 6 with 155 killed and 242 wounded in rank and file. Lt Col William Henry Dick-Cuningham VC of the Gordon Highlanders dies. Boers stormed the plateau and ridge near the British camp.
The Norddeutsche Gazette reports that Germany will not ship war materials to Britain or the Transvaal to maintain strict neutrality. Krupp was asked to stop any planned dispatch of arms and munitions to either belligerent.
Berlin reports wide German displeasure at Britain’s delay in releasing the Bundesrat and sending a formal protest response. A foreign office official criticizes London for slow action and accuses Durban authorities of delaying admission of error. The Fleet Society pushes naval bill support and lauds American naval renewal. German diamond firms in Hanau shuttered under wartime strain.
War office dispatch from General Buller dated Springfield January 11 states he occupied the south bank of the Tugela River at Potgieters Drift and seized Pont. The river runs in flood and the enemy holds strong positions about four and a half miles north.
Eminent Unitarian theologian Professor James Martineau died today in London at the age of sixty six. He had long been a leading figure in liberal religious thought and taught at home and abroad.
Essex county grand jury reported several major indictments in Salem on January 12. Ellen Sargent of Lawrence faces manslaughter charges, Solotrukt brothers George and Michael of Lynn are indicted for attempted murder, and Thomas Baker of Lynn is indicted for rape. Willard Spaulding of West Peabody remained in jail on incendiarism charges.
Middleboro Ky Jan 12 The Rev Wesley Hall of Hindman Knott county shot and killed Mrs Lucinda Isaacs sister of his dead wife and then shot himself in the abdomen Physicians say he will recover The motive cited is Mrs Isaacs refusal of his marriage proposal
Pitan Ireeman must accept 12416.25 in land damages after the city of Boston took property for the Columbus avenue extension. Freeman had won a verdict but appealed for a second trial. the higher court denied relief and the Supreme Court sustained the lower court.
Norfolk Court 143 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual public installation of officers at Norfolk Hall last evening. High officers including Colonel Thomas T. Doherty Bartholomew Doody James J. McLoughlin Daniel M. Lane John J. Leonard Timothy M. Reardon Francis J. McQueeney and Rev. James H. O’Neil spoke after pre installation visits at Colonel Doherty’s Dorchester home. An entertainment and social was held.
Harvard announces a radical restructuring of rowing governance aligning Weld and Newell clubs with a captain and manager. The appointee will report directly to the athletic committee, placing rowing on the same basis as other sports.
At a school committee meeting in Weymouth, A. Thompson of Littleton was chosen as superintendent of schools at a salary of 14 dollars. The post drew 1% applicants.
Burglars hit the passenger station of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad last night and obtained a substantial amount of booty.
Ward 19 and Ward 18 leaders push substitution of William L Mooney for ex mayor Josiah Quincy amid vehement clashes. Senators Kiley and Keliher urge harmony and condemn Quincy while Lomasney and Conry defend his record as the hall erupts in applause and hisses.
State Officer Jed A. Rhoades delivered Governor's warrant to Barnstable Sheriff Chase directing custody transfer of Edwin Ray Snow, convicted of murdering James A. Whittemore. Snow to be moved to Charlestown State Prison early next week.
Jan 12 report that the Board of County Commissioners proposes a surrounding wall to enclose the jail yard in Barnstable. The measure aims to prevent escapes by prisoners of the Marshall Benson type in the future.
Fe Smart of 92 Garden street Brighton, driver for Thomas Chauncey of 1028 Chestnut street, was thrown from his wagon on Cambridge street last night. He suffered a sedip wound and contusions to his left foot but went home. The horse broke from the harness and was captured at Cambridge and Charles streets.
Ships and wreckage drift ashore at St Marys Bay Newfoundland with bodies washing up. The Glencoe reports safe arrival at St Johns while speculation links the unknown steamer to the State of California. Wrecking steamers were already sent from St Johns and others prepared to depart as the search continues.
Papers filed in a libel suit for 2100 dollars arising from a collision off the Grand Banks on August 6 1899 between the French schooner St Laurent from Newfoundland and the Gloucester schooner Loring B Castell at the Grand Banks.
A schooner in danger was swept by a storm that struck the sound last night near Guilford Connecticut with crews bracing for rescue efforts as weather worsened.
Chief James R. Hopkins seen near thirty-year mark as Somerville fire chief amid aldermanic criticism from Ward 1 Republican Club. Mayor Proctor voiced no reason to oppose his reappointment despite a call man’s sworn affidavit alleging pressure and civil service concerns.
Boston owner John W. Linnell arrived today and expressed confidence the schooner Francis Good can be saved after being stranded in a dangerous position near the coast.
Twenty two South Carolina weavers arrived from Greenville to fill strike vacancies at Mill No 4 in Lonsdale. Overseer Richard son and Joseph Troy previously went south to hire workers but were arrested for attempting to pull workers from the state. George Pierce financed the recruits and transport to Lonsdale. Excitement rose as the newcomers reached town and some said they would not work amid ongoing labor unrest.
In Gloucester on January 12 Stilman Rice ash houses were found ablaze under suspicious circumstances. Police found Stephen J. Ingalls, a known local character, concealed in a building and arrested him. Ingalls had prior convictions across eleven charges. The loss totaled 594 dollars.
The second of three Don Hit subscription dancing parties was held at the Lown Hall in Brookline last evening. A large crowd from Brookline Boston and Cambridge enjoyed dancing until 1 o'clock with matrons including Mrs Charles W Lewitt Mrs William H Hill Aire Her bert White and Mrs Norman White among the guests.
The Clinton Worsted Company says eighty striking weavers must return to work before tomorrow to avoid closing mills. It is believed the weavers may concede and resume work.
In a city debate, supporters say Chief Hopkins deserves renewal citing department efficiency after a record year of alarms. Detractors label him too old and criticize extravagance, while supporters note the fire squad’s rapid responses and competence under his leadership.
Thomas K. E. French broke a plate glass window at Hall & Hancock, 407 Washington street, shortly after midnight and stole a fur lined overcoat valued at 22 dollars. Officer Fitzgerald arrested him. his hand wounds were treated by Dr. Dunn. Police label him a possible old offender and he faces headquarters hearing.
Maurice Freeman of Brockton appeared before U S Commissioner Hale on a complaint by Benjamin Collins special internal revenue agent. Freeman is charged with offering for sale oleomargarine on stamped packages and with removing defacing stamps marks and brands. He pleaded not guilty and was held on 1900 bail for a hearing January 27. George A Mitten of 9 Folsom Street Dorchester furnished surety for the defendant.
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