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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
1
About 1200 cigar makers filled Paine Memorial Hall for a special meeting called by the local union. No action was taken on resuming work as delegates warned Union 97 faces internal dissension and possible collapse.
Hall packed with people and smoke at Paine's as delegates of the international union arrive. President Myers calls for order and minutes pass before control is secured. Mr. McCarthy then claims the floor.
A large meeting discusses the relative prices charged by major New England railroads and contemplates sustaining the union conference, with locked out workers urged to return to work at old rates. Tempers flare as speakers clash with officers, a police rescue occurs, and accusations of wrongdoing fly among local and international union members amid calls to reject outside interference.
Fair and continued cold Saturday with diminishing north westerly winds. Sunday will be warmer with brighter skies and rising temperatures across New England and eastern New York.
General Otis reports Kobbe’s troops occupy hemp ports at Sorsogon Daniel Bulan Legaspi and Catanduanes with expected arrivals at Samar and Leyte. Minimal resistance at Legaspi, 60 plus killed on enemy side. U S casualties include Captain Hancock and six others. Hemp stocks plentiful. ports to open soon.
British relief movement halts as Ladysmith garrison reportedly in desperate straits. No fresh word on Lord Dundonald since Monday, when he skirmished ahead of Warren's forces.
London rumors claim General Buller suffered about 2500 killed wounded and missing over seven days of fighting. The war office has not released official figures.
London reports fear that Lord Dundonald and his light horse may have been cut off or captured after skirmishing near Acton Homes. The piece notes growing belief Buller’s move failed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith’s dire situation, and calls for reinforcement as 10,000 more troops approach.
London dispatch from General Buller lists part of Wednesday’s casualties with 24 killed 154 wounded and 11 missing. The report notes continuation on page 6 and column two.
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