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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
2
A Boston health claim center at 18 Huntington Ave touts Vital Massage by Prof. J M George. Reports cite numerous cures, with the method described as natural, drug free, and capable of restoring circulation and overall health.
Parliament erupts in cheers as Mr Balfour announces the terms of peace with the Boers. The House seats overflow while the Lords meet to hear the peace accord details and tributes to Lord Pauncefote. A lengthy paper trail shows the negotiations from March to June leading to Vereeniging and the final surrender.
Paris reports General Louis Botha telegram to his wife stating he has signed the peace agreement and will depart for Europe next month. The Temps and Journal des Debats note peace satisfaction but warn of grave Cape Colony constitutional issues and possible danger to British supremacy if self-rule is delayed.
James Leo Molloy of Lawrence former sergeant major in the Ninth is listed among Bermuda prisoners to be released under the peace pact between the Boers and the British.
Historical outline shows burghers to lay down arms and acknowledge King Edward VII. Details set by Lord Kitchener and Botha with Delarey and Dewet. Plans cover return home, liberty, language, licenses, transition to civil rule, native franchise, taxation, and a 15 million pound grant plus loan aid for war-torn Transvaal and Orange River colony.
Letters and remarks from Boston figures praise the peace with the Boers, calling it a victory for liberty and a humane settlement. They foretell peace celebrations and reflect on Britain’s generosity toward the Boer fighters, with hopes for a lasting reconciliation and the coronation edition as a peace tribute.
June 2 in London reports King Edward has received a large number of congratulatory telegrams from European rulers and princes. A message from Emperor William is believed to be notably gracious.
The public announcement of peace was proclaimed at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town this morning. The city is decorated with union jacks and June 15 has been set as a day of thanksgiving in churches.
A Toledo woman tests Postum Food Coffee as a substitute for ordinary coffee or tea claiming relief from stomach trouble. She notes her husband survived gastric typhoid after three days without nourishment until Postum was given, then lived on it for four weeks. Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
A late Saturday start led to a spread of flames from Eastham to South Wellfleet, burning about 10000 acres of wasteland. Over 300 men fought the blaze with shovels and water, aided by favorable winds, saving the Cahoon life saving station and nearby government buildings.
A sealed verdict sustained the instrument after a three weeks’ trial in Norfolk Superior Civil Court. The contested will of the late W H S Jordan of Brookline disposed of about 359 dollars to the estate. The son I B Jordan challenged the will which gave the widow one third and other provisions including gifts to his wife and daughter, clerk George H McCoy, the business owner, and about twenty thousand dollars to charity.
New York June 2. J R Planten consul general reports Baron Van Lynden minister of foreign affairs conveys Queen Wilhelmina and her people gratitude for the broad sympathy shown by Americans during her Majesty’s illness. The message was released to the Associated Press.
James J. Roche reports from Krige that Boer forces under Louis Botha have maintained fighting capacity, arguing surrender is a peace tactic for King Edward. The piece lists proposed conditions including amnesty, prisoner returns, capture of arms, and a $15 million farm-damage payment, with Kruger to be consulted.
At Blenheim Palace the Duke of Marlborough’s seat a large phonograph with a monster horn was placed atop the church tower. Rev Aylmer Scott operated it to broadcast the peace despatches aloud for a half mile radius. The Union Jack was raised and the national anthem played as locals joined in.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Mr. Kruger declining visitors and no comment on the peace agreement in South Africa. Delegates are disappointed and cautious, while Dutch newspapers declare Britain will face consequences from the war and note growing difficulties in South Africa alongside Boer courage and sacrifices.
In New London and New Haven on June 2 Yale crew will not practice on the harbor tomorrow but will travel by train to New London arriving Wednesday afternoon. Barges and shells to be sent by express. Last practice on the harbor included a two mile spin. Lineup listed: Stroke Bogue, Cross, Kunzig, Weymouth, Judson, Coffin, Daly, Waterman coxswain Byers.
London June 2 Kid McFadden of San Francisco knocked out Jem Williams of London in the bantamweight title bout at the National Sporting Club for a £350 purse. The five round match drew a large crowd including Tom Sharkey Gus Ruhlin and Joe Walcott. McFadden weighed in at 120 pounds and pressed from the start, Williams leading in the third round before the finish at the end of the fifth with a half hook to Williams's jaw.
The Ashmont Improvement Association plans its fifth annual event at Bloomfield Hall on Geneva Avenue Dorchester featuring Miss Helene Travise Maguire of the National Opera company, Miss S Grace Anderson Frederick Bishop and others plus a talk by President Anderson on ideal neighborhood. Proceeds go to the local improvement fund. A tip mentions Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne to brighten the outing.
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