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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
4
The paper argues for a 7 percent per thousand feet cap on Boston gas prices, contending earlier rate cuts were overdue. It critiques claims of necessity by gas companies and supports swift price reductions. The piece also favors Otis's official Philippine governance report over Barrett's view, assigning war responsibility to Otis.
Documents captured at Dundee and now in Pretoria possession reveal a planned invasion of the Transvaal and Orange Free State dating to 1897. The files include military sketches of invasion routes from Natal, a secret reconnaissance report, and a memorandum attributed to Sir Redvers Buller.
In a June 1897 memo Vice-President Hepburn lists directors tied to Standard Oil wealth, alleging lavish 1896 campaign spending for McKinley. The piece accuses Secretary Gage of improper ties between the Treasury and the bank, citing funds from Union Pacific, Central Pacific, Spanish war loan, and other government money diverted for political aims.
Minister Barrett in Chicago cited Mr. Hoar and a telegraphed speech against imperialism as triggering open insurrection in the Philippines. The claim clashes with history, noting no open insurrection occurred until McKinley proclaimed U S sovereignty and ordered Filipinos to accept it under threat.
Chairman Hanna plans a six month canvass to raise money for the Republican campaign fund as the price of hosting the convention in Philadelphia. He jokes it will be used for educational purposes to counter Democratic agitation and prevent industrial paralysis amid efforts to foment strikes.
The column recalls icy streets and sleighing near the city after a snowstorm. It mentions a Maine trip and the Bangor & Aroostook railroad's impact on Houlton, contrasting bustling markets with current quietness. It also criticizes Maine game laws and guide restrictions, noting deer and moose being hunted elsewhere. Colonel Lovell's condition and visitors are reported.
A lyrical meditation on Napoleon and France repeating across history. The silent figure atop the crag surveys the sea as the sun sets and clouds roll in, while lines recount repeated wars, battles, and the rise and fall of empires. The poem recalls Marengo, Austerlitz, Borodino, and Waterloo through a stoic gaze and national memory.
In a quaint garden summer house a soldier Eliott and his sweetheart Miriam share a tender farewell before he departs for war. Months later Miriam treks bravely through heartbreak as Eliott is wounded and returns with a shattered miniature of the girl who waits by the house.
Stephen Phillips son of the Peterborough precentor shows English heritage and schooling outside universities. Trooper Wolseley, tied to the British army, fell at Flandslaagte and hails from a notable family. McSwiney travels from China via Manchuria. Shackleford, a zinc and lead magnate in Camden County, chairs Bland’s seat. Prather of Waco, Texas, elected UT president. Wheeler, famed general, is shy and hard to interview.
A collage of overheard exchanges and quips from newspapers shows light gossip and jokes. It includes a Detroit Free Press note about a German traveler in equatorial Africa reporting a tribe with pompadour hair, plus quips from Cleveland and Indianapolis papers about coffee and court scenes with a dog theft.
A Boston era column notes Representative Carey of Haverhill addressing wealthy Harvard students on social problems, predicting college leaders may push a broader movement. It also discusses gypsy moth payouts, state reforms, and local legislators shaping pension, charter, and corruption-free agendas.
A curio of jokes and quips is excerpted from Life and Chicago Evening Post. Kali Pete learns to tell bereaved widows gently while other punchlines pivot on timing, debt, and nightly weight shifts in stock markets.
Two cocks fight for dominance of a dunghill. The victor gloats while another eagle swoops and takes the winner, leaving the defeated bird to flee. The surviving cock gains the domain and all mistresses. Moral: a wise generous use of victory because fortune is variable.
Editor notes that Churchill is sure to publish a book on his South African experiences. A brief cable recounts his escape, while critics call government seizures of ships off South Africa a tyrannical use of war power unjustified by international law.
Hours of labor like other employees and a vigorous fight are planned to end in view. Mellen and Reed will be the stars at tractions in today's House.
Deacon Mervin Palmer reports vandalism after his black wagon bore a white painted bottle with whiskey label and the word revent. He accuses Montonese Literary Club members. village authorities may arrest suspects linked to a feud with his son and a boy named Unl.
Physicians at Mclean Hospital report Congressman Boutelle improving steadily and satisfactorily as he continues treatment.
An enhanced snow melting device uses an air compressor powered by its motion to push air into contact with a gas flame, raising heat in the melting chamber. The gas is produced from gasoline. In dairy practice, 50 short rules for pure milk handling were distributed to farmers. The Congregational churches group offers 650 dollars in prizes for essays on foreign topics. Egyptian boat remains near the Nile are carved from wood and are in good condition after 65000 years.
A local menu lists stewed tgs codfish cakes celery salad red bread tomato sauce Bavon and various sides for lunch and dinner. A detailed lemon pie recipe follows with ingredients and steps, including lemon juice, sugar, flour, eggs, butter, baking, and frosting, attributed to Clara NEFP Hancock Street Dorchester.
The Rev Winfred Chesney Rhoades will be installed as pastor of Iliot Congregational Church on Wednesday. Born in Middleboro Connecticut, he is the son of Henry Eckfort Rhoades, a retired naval officer and editor of the New York Tribune. He studied at Columbia University and Hartford Theological Seminary, then led Chadyon Academy before ordaining in Hyannis Nebraska. Iliot traces its Roxbury roots to 1683 with the current edifice completed in 1825, and has seen four pastors in its 65 year history.
Massachusetts legislators will review a petition from Rev. T. W. Merriam and Rep. R. W. Davis to revoke the 1635 banishment of Roger Williams. The measure, tracing lineage to 1685 General Court authority, awaits a judiciary committee hearing date.
Miss Fanny Karetzky of this city married Mr. William Linsky of Medford in a Paine Memorial Hall ceremony conducted by Rabbi D M Rabinovitz. Best man was Jacob Linsky, maid of honor Lizzie Grossman, bridesmaids Ifanny Maronsky Mary Millen and Id Sonsonsky, ushers Israel Sosonsky M Neimark Hyman Sosonsky. A large gathering attended a supper and dancing. They will reside at Meghngrdy.
Miss Minnie Wise and Mr Harry Rosenfield united in marriage last evening at Union Park Hall in the city. Rabbi H S Schober officiated with J J Rattenberg as best man and Julia Blank as maid of honor. Ushers included Samuel Rosenfield Myer Rosenfield A Rosenfield Max Rosenfield and L Borofsky. They will reside on Collins street South Wind.
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