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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
Voters in Boston are expected to reject Hart's tax bill amid a sensational debate. Douglass of East Boston claims Superintendent Wheeler promised patronage to secure votes for the measure, while Mayor Hart threatens Boston must “religiously” live with the 89 limit.
The record shows Republicans voting yes on the referendum with 13 for and 7 against the third reading and 12 for 8 against on referendum. Howell of Ward 20 opposed both votes. Democrats backing the referendum totaled 35 to 14 with 1 absent. Gartland and Curley supported third reading while Curley also backed referendum.
The article cites Representative Douglass facing a bribery charge. A witness testifies the street superintendent offered patronage for a vote on a bill, which Douglass refused. The brief notes the alleged pressure as part of the legislative dispute.
Wheeler claims no meeting with Douglass and states he does not know Douglass’s appearance or origin. He adds he would not recognize Douglass if he entered the office.
Grayor Hart proposes raising the rate from 9 to 10 60 per thousand to be submitted to voters at the next city election. Supporters predict a 10 000 vote defeat. The House debate included accusations of patronage and strong clashes among Saunders McNary Winsloe and others. The amendment to submit the act passed 10 to ? Adams opened the debate.
June 5 New York Democratic State convention elected delegates at large to the national convention. David B Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy Augustus Van Wyck named as delegates. Alternates include Frank Campbell Jacob Ruppert Jr C Morgan Sanford and James Shevlin. Frederick Cook Rochester and Robert C Titus Buffalo named electors at large. Platform adopted rejects Chicago platform of 1896 while affirming party stance.
Cablegram from Admiral Kempff aboard the Newark states an engagement has begun at the mouth of the Pei Ho with fifty seamen landed to reinforce marines. The message, partially illegible, hints at additional forces and situates the action at Taku, June 5, amid broader political notes on the Kansas City convention and silver and tariff debates.
Shanghai dispatches report Boxers approaching Tien Tsin from all sides while Russia moves troops from Port Arthur to punish them. British residents organize a volunteer company as the town braces for defense and marines and volunteers guard key positions under Major Higgs.
The Dowager Empress directs the Tsung Yamen to face Europe rather than intervene in the Boxer movement. The vice regal force opposes further foreign warship landings and troops are placed to halt new foreign reinforcements reaching Pekin.
AP representative finds Huang Tsun on the Pekin Tien Tsin railway with the station burned and two bridges damaged. Chinese troops on duty report 200 bolted, 60 remained and fought bravely, killing several Boxers. Sixty were killed or wounded, some bodies recovered mutilated.
In Tien Tsin the viceroy confirms the murder of Norman of the North China mission around Friday or Saturday. The city is in turmoil with about 200 foreign troops expected today following the news, which appears related to earlier events involving Mr. Robinson.
Secretary Hay read a cable from Minister Conger in Pekin stating the China situation is very unsatisfactory and that alarm is widespread. Conger will be given wide discretion to deal with the new conditions.
London June 6 The Berlin corre spondent of the Daily Chronicle says officials believe the China situation has worsened and that powers are exchanging despatches on appointing a single commander for the united European and American squadron.
In Manchester Vermont on June 6 prisoners David Mc Kee and Alexander McCall escaped a state prison by sawing through steel bars and a partition. Bloodhounds were used in the search today but have so far failed to locate them.
Shanghai dispatch notes the Dowager Empress exhibiting defiance amid political tension as reports cite Le oe sette claiming highest authority in the crisis. No further specifics available in readable text.
June 6 report notes a city telephone project led by T. Tovaa Rasheen with progress amid local delays and scheduling issues.
The 1896 Chicago platform dispute unfolds as leaders clash over endorsing a party platform. Permanent Chairman Danforth delivers remarks before a dramatic scene as a one armed man disrupts proceedings waving a paper and the chair proposes the Chicago platform of 1896.
A fragmentary forecast mentions possible fair weather but with warnings of unsettled conditions. It hints at variable winds and potential changes affecting outdoor plans for the area.
Lord Roberts announced on May 31 near Lindley the Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry was captured after a superior Boer force overwhelmed them. Methuen moved to aid but arrived too late. about 600 men were lost or captured. Bundles of celebratory scenes followed in London as Pretoria fell.
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