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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
9
Reports from Boers Mass continue as Leyds discusses Bloemfontein entry and Joubert's concentrate. The British budget rush, Lloyd George dispute with Milner, and Chamberlain denial frame a Parliament eyeing dissolution amid South Africa warfare uncertainties.
The Times cites analysis on Boer positions, suggesting a push toward Bloemfontein and Pretoria via rail. It notes Bulter’s uncertain Natal advance, possible Western theater shifts, and Cronje’s disciplined leadership. Canadian units and officers Otter Kincaid MacDonnell Stairs Boileau receive praise for gallantry.
London reports the budget plan to be discussed in the House of Commons on Monday. The article notes initial plans and the timing ahead of standard session proceedings. Political figures mentioned include financial ministers and parliamentary members.
The ministerialists favor an order aimed at hindering commercial gambling and withdrawing dutiable articles from bonded warehouses. They deem it prudent to raise new taxes during a period of popular enthusiasm. The Statist notes a possible $200,000 borrowed for war needs if expenditure targets are met, with $15,000,000 raised for normal costs.
In Cape Town on March 2 the Dutch Reformed Church issued a manifesto to correct misunderstandings. It states no conspiracy to oust the British exists, but warns that severe wartime stress and indignities may drive the Dutch in Cape Colony toward disaffection if wiser, more conciliatory counsel do not prevail.
The report lists fallen officers including Colonel OLeary of the Lancashires Major Lew is Captain Sykes Lieutenant Simpson of the Scots Fusiliers Lieutenant Mourilyan of the Warwickshires and Lieutenant Daly of the Irish Fusiliers. Wounded include General Barton Colonel Carr and twenty three others.
Despatch from Bloemfontein dated March 1 says in a fight south of Rensburg about 600 Port Elizabeth volunteers were routed. The clash left two hundred dead and wounded and thirty captured, including one officer.
Lady Louisa Made lina Tighte, daughter of the Duke of Richmond, died today at Woodstock in County Kilkenny. Born in 1803, she danced at the great Brussels ball before Waterloo and girded on the Duke of Wellington's sword as he departed for the field.
Sydney health officials report two fresh bubonic plague cases in the city on March 2. The outbreak heightens concern as authorities monitor contacts and implement containment measures.
Parents report Vivian Cook missing from 11 P Street since Wednesday when she left about 2 PM to go downtown. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch, 117 pounds, light complexion with blue eyes. She wore a gray skirt, brown plush cloak and Tam o Shanter hat. A conductor notes no information yet.
About 160 members of the Bucksport Seminary Association gathered at the Brunswick for their sixth annual reunion and banquet. Oscar Storer presided as president. Numerous speakers included Professor J Frank Haley Walter D Buck Melville P E Gray Chester M White Parker Spofford John Q Wood of Honolulu Bartlett Brooks Morris W Prince Thomas Sherman Chaplain D H Tribou United States army George H Crawford John F Knowlton L W Peters L E F Partridge. Miss Phoebe J Hooper performed vocal selections.
The Shears Club held its annual reunion and smoke talk at Sheridan Hall on Gurney Street with full attendance. President Timothy F. Canty presided and introduced speakers Colonel Thomas F. Doherty ex-Commissioner Thomas Devlin lawyer M J Jordan Alderman Doyle Representative Jerry Watson John J Teevens and George H Sheehan.
The Massachusetts Daughters of 1812 staged a progressive whist party at the Vendome last evening drawing 320 members across eighty tables. Proceeds will aid in the restoration of the frigate Constitution with Mrs George W Yeton presiding over the executive committee.
President McKinley and party arrive in Jersey City at 4 50 PM met by Abner McKinley and niece Mabel McKinley. They proceed by carriage to Twenty third Street ferry and head to Manhattan Hotel in New York.
English widow Mrs Charlotte Lewis, 60, living with Chester Greenleaf at 7 River Street Cambridgeport, was found on River Street last night after a fall or jump from a fourth story window. She struck wires on descent and was taken to Cambridge Hospital with back injuries. Police seek clues to the mysterious incident.
Up to last night Superintendent Wheeler ordered 267 suspensions marking the largest censure by a street department head in memory. The tally rose to 355 total discharges since his tenure began, with two foremen among those affected in Roxbury and Dorchester. Some will return, but few, as Wheeler readies further punitive lists. The day laborer issue prompts a plea from former Senator Quinn to spare workers in Ward 7 and other areas. Linus E. Pearson, longtime Board of Election Commissioners chair, was honored in a funeral service at his Charlestown home and public church service attended by many in public life.
Massachusetts lawmakers weigh bills for state oversight of telegraph and telephone firms amid strong editorials and testimony. Supporters say supervision improves service and fair rates, while opponents warn of monopolies and local control loss. Officials from New England Telephone defend the measure as public enough.
Tug Joshua Lovett bound for Boston towing two barges stopped at City Island to summon medical aid for Robert McCaulley of Chelsea the second engineer who suffered heart failure and died as the physician arrived. McCaulley leaves a wife and five children.
Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association opposed Section 6 arguing it limits town and city control of streets while supporting the rest of the bill. Salem Mayor David M. Little Lynn City Solicitor Starr Parsons and Cambridge City Solicitor backed the opposition. Swampscott's George Albree supported the bill in full.
A special meeting of George J. Whitten Camp No 1 of the Legion of Spanish War Veterans met at Miami Hall 724 Washington Street and approved a motion urging the legislative committee to seek a law granting a seven dollar monthly bounty to Massachusetts men serving in the Philippines in army navy or volunteer service.
Ira Gale sustained both legs broken when his grit carriage was struck by a heavy team yesterday afternoon on Massachusetts avenue in North Cambridge. He is the son of George W. Gale, a noted Cambridge lumber dealer.
Melrose March 2 The Golden Slip per Club staged its tenth annual masque ball at City Hall. The evening spotlight fell on Miss Nellie G Burke of Medford whose costume was entirely made from daily and Sunday Posts. The crowd followed her every move from entry to final dance.
The piece argues graph companies have right to erect poles on US highways unlike telephone firms and urges court avenues for grievances. It notes lack of public demand for telegraphs and existing supervision, plus 8 percent interstate business and 15 percent state‑level regulatory reach.
A committee session features Mr. Albree questioning Mr. Lord about a possible compact between Western Union and the telephone company and the status of related contracts with the Postal Telegraph. Nathaniel N. Spofford opposes Sections 5 and 6 of the bill, citing potential exclusivity and necessity concerns.
Miss Burke led a Post inspired outfit with "Through Editors" eyewear and sleeves made from headlines. The Golden Slipper ball drew many elegant Melrose debutantes in tights while pageantry and masked unmasking drew wagers from hundreds of young men.
In Lynn March 2 the Common Council and Board of Aldermen refused to take up the charter revision act and by a 0 to 7 vote laid the measure on the table for later consideration.
A fire at the old Sawyer place on the Lowell road in Methuen, occupied by C. A. Welton, burned the house and farm buildings to the ground. Cause traced to a lighted lamp dropped by Mrs. Welton. Ten pigs perished. Loss estimated at 4500 with slight insurance.
At Campbell's establishment 58 Weat Second street John Foley allegedly attacked Andrew Kelly 41 of 1 B street. Kelly sustaining a fractured skull was taken to City Hospital.
Mr. Gifford Pinchot, chief of the United States Forest Service, spoke on forestry as a profession in the Fogg Museum lecture room at Harvard last evening.
An alcohol ram exploded in Alice St. Clairs room at the Hotel erijok in Maverick square Maat last evening nearly caused a serious fire. A Division 7 officer arrived quickly and smothered the fumes with a blanket.
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