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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
4
Boston newspaper issue outlines party stance and regional political coverage with editorials and notices from Democratic Party figures. It highlights candidates and local contests across New England, providing commentary on governance and policy priorities.
The piece portrays Boer devotion in the South African conflict as a universal sacrifice of life for liberty. It cites Cronje's brave stand against overwhelming odds and quotes Dr. Leyds on a solid front. The article questions whether civilization advances by erasing a people so resolute.
The piece denounces a $2,000,000 tariff transfer to the President to cover Porto Rico administration costs. It argues the funds come from American importers, not Porto Ricans, and will not offset local expenses but enrich officials. It warns the tariff tax continues to harm Porto Rican trade.
The mayor has discharged or suspended nearly 900 city workers and suggests publishing a quarterly list of all retained personnel with names residences hire dates and pay. The proposal aims to increase transparency and accountability using the statistics department resources.
The speaker notes the City Record is rarely seen yet supposedly released weekly. He highlights the printing department requiring $35 000 to run and calls for disclosure of how many employees are kept and their wages, deeming this more practical than lists of those no longer employed.
The Massachusetts Club hosted Saturday talks by Whitelaw Reid and Dr. Charles Schurman challenging imperialism. They argued against self government for Puerto Rico and the Philippines and urged adherence to constitutional principles, while defending a traditional American hemispheric focus and naval station strategy.
The article reports on the McKinley campaign opening at the Ohio Society dinner in New York with Hanna present and potential VP candidates. It criticizes President McKinley for vague rhetoric and his claim of abhorrence to imperialism, suggesting his words lack clarity and substance for a second-term push.
A fragment notes The Sunday Post's popularity with readers across transit and homes praising its news and features. It mentions a local brindle bull pup in Schnool Street chasing sparrows and references charitable funds for sick and wounded British soldiers. The text also hints at illness affecting Charles amerron and an appearance by Annie.
Clarke appears with Boston star at Mr. Rice's benefit next Thursday. Fans would have enjoyed seeing the duo together. The Sunday Post sparks talk among lawyers, politicians, and readers over Post features and city hall stories.
A poem humorously contrasts courting delays with judgment day. A speaker laments the waiting game as lovers chase punctuality while time slips away. The piece ends with a call to be ready for final reckoning and a nod to the Times Herald.
The fragment lists daily meals including Grapes Shredded Wheat Broiled Lamb Chops and French Fried Potatoes for dinner with Tomato Soup Croutons Roast Sirloin of Beef and Cocoanut Pudding for dessert. It mentions Cocoanut Pudding recipe steps and a house note by RS BE C FLETCHER of 54 Lafayette Street Lynn MA.
The Sherman-Worrell Fruit Company invites public investment in shares to fund development of new nutritious fig products. The offer emphasizes bone and tissue building foods and ownership in a growing food industry leader. Office visits at Congregational House Boston or request for a booklet by mail.
A tall girl in a tailor made gown walks the Common on New Year’s Eve haunted by a past heartbreak. A former suitor, Jack Morris, arrives after years apart and reveals he never blamed her for past misunderstandings. He stayed away to help his ailing father and now asks Molly if she will marry him.
The 1660 burial note honors Ezekiel Rogers minister, praising his life as a tree of knowledge with teaching for youth and lasting memory in Rowley’s heritage.
A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers. A dyspeptic guest, golf vs work, Boer dialect, society talk, and a Lancashire goose tale mingle with quips about authors and editors.
The piece profiles figures such as Professor Robert R P Hieronymus of Eureka College named president to succeed J H Hannin whose resignation takes effect in June. It notes Major S J A Denison of Toronto as aid de camp to General Lord Roberts and representative of the Canadian contingent. It lists Judge Taft as head of the Philips pine Commission with a robust description, Bishop Potter of New York praised for Bible prowess, Governor Stanley of Kansas writing without a stenographer, President Steyn ordering no prisoner status for Allied medical staff, Bird S Coler of New York City a Tammany insider and Methodist Sunday-school worker, Henry James earning about 6000 dollars in 1899, and Senator Stewart in his fifth term since 1864.
Nettie Dickey of Stanton returns home after years of tramp life, having chopped wood and roamed the country. Emily Huntington Miller named woman dean at Northwestern University, tracing back to Oberlin College founders. Claire Helena Ferguson serves as Utah deputy sheriff handling papers and juror notices. Jane Lathrop Stanford travels to New York to manage stock and fund memorial chapel contracts for Stanford University.
News notes report Brooklyn starting direct gospel work for every adult in 1900. Two young Chinese in Iloilo push Christianization of the Philippines. Other items include Britain mobilizing 300000 workers, New South Wales railway wage set at seven shillings, European princess and prince counts, Bible price rise tied to paper costs, Basle Sumatra exhibition on Gustav Schneider, lions escaping a Valencia circus, and Italian delegates urging native language use at international congresses.
A Brussels statement from Dr. Leyds, Transvaal diplomat, says President Kruger desires amicable settlement and may accept arbitration to end the war. He insists independence must be preserved, notes Cronje’s capitulation’s limited impact, and asserts Allied morale remains high with strong Dutch support should England resist.
A Plymouth Massachusetts man sues another man for alienating his wife’s affections seeking 25000 dollars. The Portland Chronicle notes the quip that a woman’s affections may be worth 380 cents to some. The letter from MLB reflects 1900 era views on law and society.
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