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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary passage notes the federal extension of national forests and mountain reservations under recent administrations. It mentions saving lives and trees in California as a goal, with emphasis on broad coverage of federal lands and preservation motives.
The article attacks the national Republican chairmanship over a ship subsidy proposal tied to the McKinley faction. It argues the bill unfairly benefits large contributors and private interests, expands beyond earlier drafts, and taxes the public while failing to aid broader national industries or justify favoritism toward Hanna’s allies.
The article argues Kruger's sincere faith fuels Boer resistance against Britain, predicting harder battles ahead as he appeals to divine aid. It notes Boers’ stand after Cronje's defeat and compares Boer religious zeal to Kitchener's Sudan campaigns, urging vigilance in Cape Colony and Natal.
A Boston editorial argues a public bureau of publicity should report on city employment, wages, and personnel changes rather than permit ongoing alderman queries. It contends the mayor is answerable to the people and that open lists would curb suspicions of partisan filling of jobs.
The editorial urges Congress to protect Sequoia Gigantea groves in California as a national inheritance. It warns that profit hunger threatens remaining groves and calls for prompt federal action and state cooperation to preserve forests like the Adirondacks and Hudson palisades for future generations.
The Philadelphia mayor laments slow private donations toward a $100 000 fund for the national convention. Wool, iron, and steel interests, he says, have given little despite benefiting from Republican tariff policy. He hints Wanamaker’s possible disinterest and asks why Quay is not pressed to cover the shortfall.
The Boston Post report on Donahue testimony before a Massachusetts legislative committee was labeled an advertisement by the Boston News Bureau, which the author disputes. The piece is described as lively news, a verbatim witness statement, published without bias. Ex-Governor Claflin marked his 81st birthday in Newton. John C. Haynes testified on whether words or music make a song secular, pleasing the committee.
A Boston writer reflects on a frail grip epidemic, theater outings by Julia Marlowe, and the Debs convention in Indianapolis. He discusses ex-Senator Bradley following state legislative proceedings, and notes Commodore Clapp selling the Crab yacht to John Dona hue, praising its mahogany finish and speed.
A 14 year old son of a signal corps chief sails to the Philippines aboard the Hooker and wins soldiers’ favor in khaki. Dr. Lewis Swift of Mt. Lowe Observatory earns his ninth medal for discovering a comet. Edwin Lewis Stephens becomes Louisiana Industrial School president after PhD at NYU. Ernest H. Crosby elected elan of Newark’s People’s Club succeeding Charles Sprague Smith. John Ruskin reflects on taste and early simple pleasures.
Lady Henry Somerset recalls a girlhood trigger from John Stuart Mill inspiring her philanthropic path. Queen Victoria faces French ire not holidaying on the Riviera but choosing Italy via the Swiss route, with Calais Basle St Ursanne and the Gothard pass to Bordighera. Edith Walker of Concord Australia named as anonymous donor of 50000 dollars to the British war fund, a contributor known for funding coral-boring expeditions in England.
The year sees a 3.6 percent rise in physicians to 26 689 with 16 103 in Prussia. General d Exen Conmerce of France is nine years old and served under three kings an emperor and two republics. J K Huysmans plans to enter the Benedictine order in March as an oblate. Russia mills consume about 200 000 tons of cotton annually and the industry grows. Vermont women’s clubs press for appointments to the State Penal and Charity Institutions act.
Editorials from San Francisco Examiner Philadelphia North American and Brooklyn Times discuss the Senate bid to elect Senators by the people and oppose treating Porto Rico as foreign territory. They question duties on Porto Rican rum and the whiskey tax impact on relocation of the whiskey trust plant to Porto Rico.
Nellie Emery, daughter of a retired wine merchant, meets Howard Allen after a bicycle accident during a farm vacation. They fall in love, announce engagement, and marry on November 20 with Grace Allen as bridesmaid. Grace’s playful gift of a bicycle pin notes their earlier “forced acquaintance.”
In a Boston legislative session lawmakers debated direct nomination for Suffolk officers and mayoral seats. Substitutions failed as vote tallies showed strong opposition to changing the current system. Other actions included bills on teaching liquor and narcotics effects and a Cape Cod canal bond proposal lingered at adjournment.
The Metropolitan Water Board hearing in Clinton featured Chief of Police Baldwin testifying about his role as Water Board Police chief in West Boylston Boylston and Sterling. He could not date his appointment but said it was two or three years ago and confirmed the liquor case list was complete. He described the commissary and noted beer cases found with two to five men sleeping there.
Testimony covers beer brought to commissaries by workers, with Italians often in charge and contractors running some stores. Details include a raid on Feb. 6 finding twelve to fifteen men drinking beer and whiskey, with beer cases, bottles, kegs, and wine found. notes on overcharging bosses and contracts, plus limited convictions for liquor selling.
Fragmentary menu list shows breakfast items Graham bread Vitos soft Bollea eggs lunch plates fried tomatoes chipped beef with sweet potatoes and Wgis chocolate dinner features beef consommé roast beef gravy sweet potatoes white potatoes cucumber plum pudding tea coffee peaches and tomatoes. A kitchen note instructs frying technique and a reference to Eastern Avenue Malden.
Rev Everett D Burr of Ruggles Street Baptist Church resigns his pastorate to allow the Social Union to take over church management, insisting he will remain until a successor is found or the union releases him. He denies seeking another call or any forcible departure.
The New England Watch and Ward Society held its annual meeting at 1 Joy Street. Officers elected include President Right Rev William N McVickar and secretary Rev Frederick B Allen. The agent reported 60 convictions with fines totaling 845 dollars and nine years of imprisonment across offenses from gaming to obscene books.
The committee on constitutional amendments heard arguments for two proposed changes to the state constitution. The first aims to bar establishment or prohibition of religion and to remove public money used for sectarian purposes, with speakers arguing for strict separation and against funding sectarian institutions such as Carney Hospital.
The Senate on March 6 confirmed multiple nominations including William F. Wiley of Peabody Massachusetts and Osgood of Georgetown along with B. E. Ellis of Newton Centre among others.
A collage of humorous exchanges and wry lines from Chicago Times-Herald Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph Brooklyn Life Chicago News and Washington Star. Snippets cover ancestry boasts coastwise steamers Easter hats drink prohibition gigs and love tests.
A July visit in California’s Placer County chronicles the Sherman ranches near New Castle and the American River, where fig trees yield profits and the Sherman-Worrell Fruit Company promotes its fruit foods business from offices in Boston. The piece highlights mining past and modern cultivation, inviting readers to invest via two share-payment systems or request a booklet.
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