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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its Democratic alignment as a representative paper for New England readers, signaling political stance and regional voice in the era's newspaper landscape.
The piece applauds a proposed House Rule 100 amendment by Rep MacCartney to bar lobby counsel from the House corridor and reading room. It argues the lobby’s claim to equal member privileges is invalid, urges strict enforcement, and calls for shutting the doors to lobbyists to protect legislative dignity.
The article praises Boer military foresight and tactics in the South African conflict. It credits unknown planners, possibly a Dutch genius, for flawless strategy from fortifications to daring incursions. It notes British advances toward Ladysmith and Tugela as part of a larger deliberate plan.
The Fairhaven bridge project, planned at 200000, has ballooned to about 1250000 with requests for further funds. The Joint Board reports expenditure far beyond public need, accusing county officials of extravagance and urging legislative action to hold them accountable.
The War Department announced censorship removal last October, but in Manila Captain Greene of General Otis’ staff blocked publication on December 2, keeping censoring in effect. The piece accuses officials of feeding false reports to the American public, noting delayed disclosure of supposed insurrection and later claims of peace across the archipelago.
The piece questions the rushed push of Nicaragua canal legislation, accusing it of potential graft and campaign finance use. It cites a million dollar commission and a president seeking a large initial outlay, urging patience until independent reports are finished. It also lauds the Sunday Post for uncovering notable stories and notes its growing Sunday readership.
The piece surveys Boston public life with remarks on church golf laws, lawmakers’ schedules, and the social scene. It notes Edward A. McLaughlin seeking health in the South, Captain Jack Dunn in Manila action, and ex Senator Lawton taking a Worcester judgeship, among other local items.
Jack Mordant joins his sister’s guests for a drive where a quiet guest, revealed as Miss Dana Gordon, saves him from a broken arm and a cliffside crash. He asks her to trust him with his life and she admits she is the heiress in disguise. Cupid wins as he declares love and acceptance.
Fragmentary verse from Hollis New Hampshire hints at an unnamed man’s death. The speaker notes indifference among locals, while mentioning his brother James and wife Ehene as lifelong friends. The piece preserves a somber tone and oblique references.
At the February 5 Brookline school committee meeting Samuel T. Dutton will present his resignation effective next fall. He will become professor of school administration at Teachers College Columbia University New York, after serving Brookline schools since 1890 with steady satisfaction.
The St James Council will host national officers of the Knights of Columbus on Friday evening for the council’s second anniversary celebration. The event marks two years since the council’s formation.
After Dwight L. Moody's death two contenders seek the right to write his life. William R. Moody plans a volume for Fleming H. Revell & Co while Rev. Dr. J Wilbur Chapman aims for John C Winston & Co. Moody’s will favored his son.
Column snippets compare Andrew Jackson to woodcut portraits and joke about generals Roberts and Kitchener crossing rivers in South Africa. They note East will likely name the Republican VP candidate and praise available contenders. The Indianapolis News mentions $10,000,000 in binding twine tied to hemp market politics and upcoming votes.
Pretoria is a small city of about 8000 white inhabitants. Wages of mill operatives in New England rise to their highest since 1881. The Royal Irish Constabulary fund for Irish soldiers widows and orphans exceeds £1100. It is estimated there are 4,000,000 men able to bear arms in Great Britain. A British private earns three times more than a French one. Lamps are better for rooms with plants. gas harms them. New York City's net bonded debt on Nov 1 stands at $206,078,37969. London’s population equals the combined total of Paris Berlin St Petersburg and Rome. If all money were shared equally, each person would receive about 990.
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