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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
1
An official report to the Hinds county Board of Supervisors details a virulent smallpox outbreak in Jonesville, with nearly 100 deaths in six weeks. Coffins scarce, families wiped out, and three to five deaths daily as doctors race to curb spread with supplies authorized.
In Edinburgh on March 7 a ticketed Stop the War meeting saw student blocs seize the hall before the start. Counterfeit admissions crowded the venue and doors were barricaded. Police baton clashes followed as James Keir Hardie failed to address the crowd and Cronwright Schreiner was reportedly outside. Numerous arrests occurred while students marched through city streets.
March 7 Ceonn. There is no visible change tonight in the condition of Prof. E. J. Phelps. He is gradually losing ground and at times is rational, appearing to realize that the end is near.
Fair Thursday and Friday. Warmer Friday in western portions. Fresh west to north winds becoming variable. In eastern New York expect warmer Friday with similar winds.
Washington March 7 Senate appropriations committee gave a favorable report on a House bill to require Porto Rico revenues be spent in the island.
Edward B. Rice told police his stable at 20 Meridian street East Boston was robbed of harness gear. Division 7 officers arrested John F. Cavanaugh aged 9 of 227 Meridian street for the alleged theft.
A gypsy moth report due before March 15 will likely oppose continuing the current system. It may propose a shared town state responsibility, with no $200,000 year funding. The three week session heard sensational testimony and may favor a measure to continue work but shift control and costs to towns.
Secretary Root reaches Havana at 8 a.m. aboard the Sedgwick and is received with a salute from Cabana s fortress General Luciew accompanies him He will rest today then tour the harbor with General Wood tomorrow Local papers greet his visit hoping he gains direct insight into Cuban life beyond press reports The palace reception this afternoon drew many American officers and families.
A banquet for Judge Holmes attended by about 400 lawyers at the Vendome celebrated his election to the chief justiceship. John C. Gray chaired, speakers praised the judiciary, and Holmes recalled his rise from law school to the nation’s highest court with emotion.
William F. Miller, imprisoned head of the Franklin Syndicate, tells interviewer Annie Gorris that the operation began with $50 and at least $1,500,000 passed through his hands. He claims he was a tool for bigger swindlers, names Schlesinger Powers and Sullivan as leaders, and describes payrolls, escapes, and police links.
British troops routed the Boers on the Modder river north bank, with the engagement mainly led by a single captain who seized a field gun and large stores of forage and tents. Boers withdrew to Natal positions near the Giencoe area, while Natal defenders held a line nearby.
Osfontein reports Lord Roberts's force advancing at dawn with General French flanking the southern Boer position. Boers flee incontinently leaving a gun and vast forage as pursuit continues. Boers on the north bank evacuate their lines.
Lord Roberts reports a successful day with the Boers routed and retreating. Cavalry and horse artillery excelled. casualties total about fifty including Lieutenants Keswick Bailey and DeCrespigny. A turning movement widened ground and disrupted Boer left flank near Abraham's Kraal.
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