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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
8
A local shop slashes suit prices to 20 15 12 10 7 50 and coats to 35 25 20 15 12 with stock labeled Sto 25 20 15 12 10 7 50. A full month of wearing time ahead invites shoppers to prepare for next winter with extended Saturday hours until 10.
London reports from the Daily News that Commandant General Botha offered to surrender on specific conditions amid ongoing parleys. It adds that Mrs. Botha may have carried proposals from her husband to Lord Kitchener.
Dewet, after failing to cross the Orange River at Dalterspoort, hastens toward Roefontein via Petrusville. The Orange River is dropping as the combined forces of General Dewet and Commandant Hertzog total about 2000 men.
London reports that as of 3:45 PM no confirmation of General Botha's surrender had been received by the war foreign or colonial offices. War Secretary Broderick told the House of Commons he had no official information of the surrender.
Gan Francisco February 28. Coast guardsman Ellingson at Fort Point life saving station confessed hearing the Rio de Janeiro distress signals on February 22 but took no action. Captain Hodson suspended Ellingson and pledged a full investigation. Relatives claim earlier warning could have saved many lives.
About forty girls from the mending room at American Net and Twine Company in Cambridge went out Wednesday noon after a new floor woman discharged one worker. The group demanded reinstatement and gave until noon to restore her. The firm has since advertised for fifty new girls.
The sixth annual Cambridge Y M C A gymnastic carnival was held last night at the Massachusetts avenue gymnasium. The senior class presented apparatus exercises. Participants included J H Leitch H McCullar C Cox J Guiney T Heskett F Murray G Corcoran G Hutchinson B Howe A S Powell. Wrestling by Graham of Boston and N F Graupney of Cambridge. fencing led by Charles A Ranlett with Winthrop Carter Ellis M Prichard and George M Jack. The Posse School of Brookline and the local team performed basketball, and Edward Barrier did a torch swing between halves.
The Roxbury Common Council debated a $40,000 order to establish a consumptives' hospital in old Marcella Street Home buildings. Opponents condemned the site as unsafe, urged locating the hospital outside Roxbury wards, while President Kiley backed the measure despite heated exchanges. The plan was postponed to next week.
White haired class of 60 veterans join younger alums in Amherst chant at Boston Alumni event in Hotel Brunswick. George A. Leland presides, President George Harris speaks on gains, salaries, and athletics, with O B Merrill receiving silver tea service and officers elected for year.
A Boston terrier donated by Mrs. Thomas W Langon named Noble headlined a charity fair at the Hotel Vendome to raise funds for the Industrial School for Crippled Children. Tickets were sold for Noble, with other events and displays by prominent matrons and club women, as attendees toured flowers, pets, toys, cakes, and regional delicacies.
In London on February 28 the chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach rebutted Sir Howard Vincent’s call for fiscal parity with foreign imports. He noted U S iron and steel exports last year exceeded twice 1897 levels, and suggested Vincent’s proposal to shift a portion of Boer War costs to foreign goods was just an opinion he did not share. The Commons debated civil service estimates amid broad criticism, with the Parliament buildings vote passing by a narrow majority of 52.
The British government released supplementary naval estimates totaling 600000 dollars. Of this amount 215000 dollars goes to charter the steamer Ophir for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York during their colonial tour.
London dispatch reports imperial orders to concentrate 50 000 Turkish troops along the Bulgarian frontier near Kustendil. The move follows Macedonian revolutionary agitation in Macedonia aiding brigandage, with Prince Ferdinand unable to halt operations. arrests of armed Bulgarians including officers and priests cited as accomplices.
The American three masted schooner Martha T Thomas from Thomaston Maine, commanded by Captain Watts, reached Nassau after forty seven days at sea from Apalachicola Florida bound for Boston, reporting severe provisions shortage and loss of several sails.
Boston dog dealer Thomas J. Kelly recounts dealings with the Duke of Manchester over three Boston terriers named Ben Bess and two others. Kelly says the duke showed interest in December but never paid, leaving the matter to his lawyer as the parties prepared to sail for Europe.
Bass River Lodge No. 141 I O O F marked its 50th anniversary with afternoon addresses by Grand and local lodge members, a public banquet at City Hall, and a concert by local talent. Mayor Cole hosted as toastmaster. Ezra Standley read the lodge history. attendance neared 300. The lodge began in 181 at Bell's Hall, with charter members listed. current membership is 361 and the building on Cabot Street remains a lodge hall, post office, and newspaper office tenant.
The Maine Club of Somerville met in Unitarian Hall on Highland Avenue with president Charles T C Whitcomb presiding. Senators Huntress and Houstis Newton and representative Robert Luce delivered addresses on the relation of service corporations to the community.
Mrs Maria W Going newly elected State president of the Woman's Relief Corps was hosted at Memorial Hall Green Street by Abraham Lincoln Corps No 39 Charlestown where she is a past president. Department Commander Silas A Barton of the G A R Miss Nellie Meeuen president of Abraham Lincoln Corps and Samuel Benson commander of Abraham Lincoln Post attended along with Colonel William Olin Secretary of State and other department commanders and staff. Mrs Going wore lavender and white silk. Miss Meeuen wore white satin with pearl ornaments.
A former police commissioner praised Inspector Cogan as a valuable and trustworthy officer. He described Cogan as faithful brave conscientious and highly capable noting one peculiarity his preference to handle cases alone. He recalled a 1892 bank robbery talk but found no evidence tying Cogan to wrongdoing while affirming his strong performance.
Congressman-elect Joseph A. Conry attended a Webster Hall dinner hosted by over 200 East Boston Democrats. General Patrick A. Collins and others praised Conry, with Collins urged for mayoral candidacy. Speakers urged unity to secure Democratic wins in city and state.
The new Cambridge Company C of the Eighth Regiment hosted a reception at its Beech Street armory last night. About 850 guests attended including Mayor Dickinson, Henry D. Yerxa, Senator John E. Parry, City Council members, and other prominent citizens. Mayor Dickinson presented medals for marksmanship and Captain Cutler received a sword as a feature of the evening.
In New York on February 28 Collector Bidwell with Surveyor Croft recommends to the Treasury Department that thirty one inspectors be dropped from the service. Resignations of Deputy Surveyors Dowling and Reed have been demanded.
The Rev Mr Fenn of Chicago is named to succeed the late Dean Everett as Bussey professor of divinity at Harvard. The article notes Professor Peabody or Professor Emerton may be chosen next.
Paul R. Wolfson aged 17 of 71 Webster Street East Boston was arrested by sports figures Wolf and Abbott for promiscuous stealing from attorney Arthur Dennison of the Equitable Building Room 5.
Charles H. K. Sturgeon applied for a municipal printing post after circulating a petition at City Hall yesterday. The document likely will be presented to the Republican campaign committee next week.
Ellen O'Brien 18 left her parents home at 178 Chelsea Street Charlestown last Friday afternoon and has not returned. Police report her disappearance to Station 15. An expressman from Somerville returned the clothes she wore on leaving to her parents.
Harvard’s Dean L B R Briggs tells National Education Association leaders that school training should blend work and play. He argues the grammar school should emphasize reading writing speaking English, with limited math and geography to build a foundation for later study and practical life.
Democratic candidate William A. Gaston received new endorsements from leading party men and independents. Colonel Carmichael of Lowell led the support, asserting Gaston would win a large Lowell majority.
Colonel Carmichael of Lowell praises Colonel Gaston as the best choice. He forecasts a 1000 vote majority for Gaston and says the Democratic party statewide would rally around him.
Ex Senator Richard Sullivan praises Gaston as exceptionally strong and magnetic. He says Gaston would command outside cities and towns and that Boston would be all right. Sullivan supports Gaston as a splendid man worthy of the Post’s backing.
Ex-Collector Winslow Warren discusses possible nomination choices. He praises Colonel Gaston and Hamlin, favors John R. Thayer as strongest for the ticket, and notes he would support any of the three. He warns of ongoing anti imperialist sentiment and a potential Cuba war impact on state politics.
H. W. Chaplin, Esq. described Mr. Gaston as possessing many traits of his father and predicted he will be an admirable and excellent candidate.
Erving Winslow notes Billy Gaston is a good fellow but asks about his imperialist views before supporting his candidacy. Paine is praised as an ardent anti imperialist and effective advocate. The focus remains on congressional districts rather than the governorship.
New York February 28. The first importation of Russian sugar to reach the United States since the countervailing duty was enacted is tied to a shipment in which G A John & Co. hold a large stake. They will contest the duty in court.
Last evening at Association Hall a very successful concert by members of the Boston Festival Orchestra drew enthusiastic applause. Mezzo-soprano Miss Blanche Towle performed arias including Gounod's Queen of Sheba Fisher's Under the Rose Donza's May Morning and numerous encores.
The annual party by Boston Post 200 G A R was held last night at Deacon Hall Washi street with about 300 attendees. Notables included Past Commander Newell George D. Procter Mr and Mrs E G Priest Mr and Mrs J Jackson Mr and Mrs B Davis Miss Kenifield Miss Grant Mrs J Ridlon Mrs William Ridlon Mr Andrew J Pettigrew Mr and Mrs S D Rodgers Mrs C E Taylor and Miss Carrie Kane.
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