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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1900

Page

4

RIOT TSO With a Mission RIOT TSO With a Mission

Riot TSO with a mission faces an unknown mandate. A caption fragment mentions Without a Mizzztie in what appears to be a chaotic scene.

Riot Tso

Canal Bill Rush Seen Through in Congress

The second term syndicate in Washington pushes the Nicaragua canal bill at speed amid talk of post election delay. Amendments from the foreign commerce committee aim to ease passage, with critics doubting a popular demand for rapid spending by McKinley and urging patience for Admiral Walker’s expedition findings. The piece calls for Thomas B. Reed to lead in the Speaker’s chair.

Washington Committee On Foreign Commerce Mr. McKinley Nicaragua Admiral Walker Thomas B. Reed

General Buller’s Tugela Crossing and Withdrawal Despatches

The article questions General Buller’s praised return across the Tugela from Spion Kop and his disputed despatches. It argues his withdrawal signals British reverses in South Africa and suggests a larger Boer strategy behind the movements as Roberts and Kitchener coordinate a response.

Buller Warren Tugela Spion Kop Roberts Kitchener Colenso South Africa

Election of Senators by Popular Vote Proposed in House

A House resolution proposes amending the Constitution to allow states to elect U S Senators by popular vote. Support grows in the House while the Senate committee opposes. The choice would leave unchanged states satisfied with the current method and offer a trial remedy where corruption exists. Regional opinion favors the change in the West and South, while New England backs the current system. A plebiscite is likely to show broad support for change in the region.

House of Representatives Washington United States House Senate Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections New

Free trade stance in McKinley Porto Rico policy

Opinion column argues the administration pushes free trade with Porto Rico as stated in the President's message, crediting McKinley and Secretary Root for the policy while noting shifts toward concessions and differentials a month later. It questions the depth of commitment to free trade versus protective aims.

United States Porto Rico McKinley Root War Department Congress Washington

Man Declares Confidence and Readiness to Stand

A speaker expresses belief in his own understanding and readiness to face forthcoming responsibilities, indicating willingness to take a firm stand as required. He emphasizes clarity of purpose and commitment to action.

Gas Profit Question in Haverhill and Boston Gas Cases

The mayoral attorney cites that gas manufacture and distribution cost 62 cents per thousand cubic feet in Haverhill. He argues profits at old prices reached 50 to 90 percent, while at proposed rates profits would be about 26 percent. He urges Boston to examine costs and limit monopoly gains to fair profits.

Chase Haverhill State Commissioners Gas Commission Boston

Observant Citizen Covers Local Scenarios and Events

The column notes a gallant fireman aiding a frightened woman on Pinckney street and jokes about skating on Sundays. It mentions a Cadets matinee at Tremont Theatre titled Miladi and the Musketeers, with remarks on performers and rehearsals. It also reports on Dr Fernald and the State Home for Weeble Minded Youth, Admiral Dewey bust damage, hat winds on Atlantic Avenue, and other assorted happenings in Boston society.

Tremont Theatre Miladi Barnet Fernald State Home Erskine Warden

Spartan Mother's Patriot Ballad About War and Home

Poem lines depict a Spartan Mother urging her son to fight for England and God. She prays for his safety as he marches, endures battles, and dreams of a safe return home or a soldier's death in devotion to freedom and faith. The piece frames sacrifice, duty, and divine reward.

England

Consul Macrum Silence Marks Transvaal Skirmish Reports

In dispatches from the era editors note Consul Macrum avoids comment while signaling shifting Boer and British war perceptions. Reports highlight improving Boer artillery range and tactics, while English leadership under Buller earns cautious, practical praise for turning forces into a mobile, strategic tool.

A Pair of Lovers and a Double Betrayal Tale

Two young men in a suburb parlor listen to a confession of love and a planned engagement. A jealous rival named Bobby appears with a twist as Mary reveals she will marry her old friend Bobby, not Jack Day, ending the web of deceit with a surprising embrace.

Billy Jove Sneak Evans Molly Jack Day Evans Bob Mary Milly Mr. Day Bobby Angel Mary

Unexpected Wedding Plans Hint at June Best Man

Dialogue fragments reveal a character inviting Billy to a forthcoming event. A planned announcement is promised for next Wednesday at a family spread. The conversation also references a cab ride home and the notion of Billy serving as best man next June.

Billy

Comic Fragments From Old Newspapers Interplay

A collage of jokes and quips from Harlem Life Chicago Tribune Puck Cleveland Plain Dealer and others features exchanges about horses monsoons cooks wise men and a punchline about a pocketbook. It playfully surveys early 20th century humor and editorial voices.

Miss Freshleigh Mr. Sportleigh Harlem Chicago Evening Post Bridget Jeannie Chicago Tribune Puck Mormon Roberts Cleveland Plain Dealer Chicago Philadelphia Carolus Duran Indianapolis Journal Frontmue New York Weekly Far West Liberty New York Washington Detroit Journal Bobby

Men of Many Callings and Notable Snippets

Congressman Champ Clark writes a novel with no women. General Longstreet turns 79 and remains among the last from 1861 65. Senator Hoar wears a narrow black necktie that unties twice in speeches. Hadiev lectures Kansas City public school teachers on higher education. Mascagni praised by Leipsic Scala Orchestra audience recall. Robert T Lincoln’s first billing for services was altered by his mentor from 50 dollars to a symbolic amount.

Champ Clark Missouri Longstreet Hoar Hadiev Kansas City Yale Mascagni Scala Orchestra Leipsic Pietro Robert T. Lincoln

Odd Bits of News From the Era

Reports show 310 women attended German universities in six months with city counts: Berlin 179 Bonn 45 Breslau 27 Goettingen 29 Heidelberg 13 Halle 17. Shippers plan to move stock East bypassing Chicago to dodge a 2 per car switch fee. North Carolina Supreme Court sustains 1897 fine on Southern Railway for free pass to a Legislature doorkeeper. Taake Superior ore would fill eighty five acres to eighty feet, needing 666000 ore cars and 22000 trains. Chicago expects 60,000 tons of coal shortfall this winter. northern lake ports have coal while bituminous is scarce. Bolivia's national dish is chupe, a hearty mixed stew from animal and vegetable ingredients.

Germany Berlin Bonn Breslau Goettingen Heidelberg Halle Southwest Chicago Kohlsaar North Carolina Supreme Court Burke County Southern Railway Taake Superior

Breakfast and supper menu with recipe hints

Daily table hints list breakfast plus supper items including Pettijohn cream broiled steak French fried potatoes Graham gems coffee dinner lobster chowder croutons boiled salmon mashed potatoes green peas stewed tomatoes Piccalli whole wheat bread tea bread and butter pudding white sauce and a buttered bread pudding recipe. MAK M'EKARACHRAN Medford Mess.

Pettijohn

Boston's Leaning Towers Imitate Pisa Across City

A Boston feature notes two church steeples that tilt toward the street. The New Old South in Copley Square and the Second Universalist on Columbus Avenue show inclines of 18 to 21 inches and 4 inches respectively, yet building officials deem them safe despite concerns about vibrations from nearby railroad tracks.

Boston Pisa New Old South Copley Square Bunker Hill Monument John Careron Second Universalist Columbus Avenue Boston & Albany Cazenove Street Providence Division

Society of Santiago Branch to Meet at Hast Armory

A meeting of the Colonel F. B. Bogan branch of the Society of the Army of Santiago will be held at the Hast Armory tomorrow evening. Major John J. Sullivan of the Ninth Regiment reports strong progress and a race with Illinois and Boston for charter first. Men who served with regular regiments in Santiago are invited. badges offered at 2.60 each.

F. B. Bogan Society of the Army of Santiago Hast Armory John J. Sullivan Ninth Regiment Order Illinois Boston Santiago East Armory Sullivan Philadelphia

Quaint Epitaphs Reflect On Eternity And Detachment

A fragment echoes a speaker who pretends indifference to memorial praise while contemplating mortality. The lines hint at a casual farewell and a personal defiance toward enduring reputation.

Miss Hetzel portrait misidentified in Sunday Post

The portrait of the Mary Washington Memorial Association shown yesterday was Miss Susan Riviere Hetzel the secretary and registrar general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The error is regrettable and Hetzel remains actively involved in patriotic society work.

Sunday Post Mary Washington Memorial Association Susan Riviere Hetzel Margaret Hetzel Miss Hetzel National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Washington

English classes start at Ednocational Alliance

A class in English will be opened by the Educational Alliance at 183 Court Street this evening. Muglich language instruction will be given Mondays and Thursdays. Volunteer teachers include Benjamin Starr H. A. Koch Henry Kahan and J. Levy.

Ednocational Alliance Court Street Ivrec Benjamin Starr H. A. Koch Henry Kahan J. Levy

Saco Club Boston to Host First Banquet at U S Hotel

The Saco Club of Boston will hold its inaugural banquet on February 7 at the United States Hotel. Members are former residents of Saco, Maine.

Saco Club of Boston Maine United States Hotel

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