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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
Lipton plans a strong 1901 bid with the Shamrock and a new vessel. He will race them in early season trials to tune the boat after a poor showing in 1899. He favors moving the course to the Massachusetts coast for better racing conditions and awaits suitable weather for the cup defense.
The declaration says Britain's refusal to accept peace on independence for the South African republics guarantees continued fighting to the bitter end. It warns the British aim is to crush resistance with 280000 troops under General Roberts, ten to one Boer advantage in numbers by weight of numbers alone.
The State House bill proposes restoring Boston’s municipal police under a city mayor with local appointment and a four member license commission. The major change returns home rule by placing police leadership under elected city executive control, replacing fifteen years of statewide management.
Testimony before the legislative health committee indicates Boston journeymen bakers work 75 to 100 hours weekly. The debate centers on a bill setting a 60 hour maximum to protect workers and prompt reform.
A discussion on bakery operations argues that strict cleanliness remains essential, but true reform requires limiting weekly hours. It asserts sixty hours a week is ample for any worker, noting fatigue reduces quality and output, and that shorter days yield at least equal production with better product quality.
The article condemns concealment of violent deaths and defends public inquiry and record keeping as essential safety. It cites the Back Bay suicide case where Medical Examiner Draper and police allegedly delayed public knowledge for nearly three days, arguing such discrimination undermines policy and public trust.
The Observant Citizen reports on the gulch behind the Traveler building as a banking meeting point now macadamized and hosting a modern automobile with a conspicuously displayed Post. It notes a 200-person turnout for baptism by immersion amid epidemics, and recounts a young swindler with a gold tooth targeting a Jamaica Plain reader near Natick. It mentions F P Bacon correcting band history, ticket speculators, Viola Allen's Holy Week rest, Charlie Hoyt’s superstition, Fireman McCarthy’s brave death, and Parker’s star ring boxes amid Hindu charm beliefs.
The German-Worrell Fruit Company announces concentrated fruit products that replace pulps for jams sauces pies and more with full fruit flavor and long shelf life. Shares at $10 with investment options and office details at 301 302 Congregational House 14 Beacon St Boston Mass.
A quirky item recalls June Belmont’s failed immunity scheme and a swift arrest followed by a ten year sentence. The column reports on Rev Nehemiah Boynton speaking on education and notes on Harvard Brotherhood, a possible auto street sweeper, Chesnutt’s visit to Touraine, and local officials including Water Commissioner Martin.
Henry James denies dictating his stories and says he writes every word, revising many times before publication. Lieutenant Raphael is named as the first Jewish officer of the English army killed in the present war at Spion Kop. James Charlton, veteran railroad man, is cited as among the oldest in continuous service. J C W Beckham claims to be de jure Governor of Kentucky, from a prominent Nelson county family. He was nominated by Nelson Democrats to the House on first eligibility.
Senator West proposes a $200 million Treasury note issue to support United States bonds on demand. The plan ties note interest to bond rates, sparking strong opposition from banking interests. Separate reports note state department store laws declared unconstitutional, threatening smaller shopkeepers despite taxation efforts.
A fragmentary verse note lists epitaph lines about a butcher named Lamb and a poetic image of a lamb and sheep. It mentions a tomb for Rose Clifford described as the world’s most beauteous, enclosing a memorial to her.
In a dreary Dutch town a picnic on a lake leads to romance. Barron and Emile escort Mabel English after a mishap ends with Mabel saved by Barron. Mabel recovers, returns to America, and Barron follows to wed. Years later the couple visit the same lake where their tale began.
A collage of humorous exchanges from 19th and early 20th century papers. Jests about ministers, legislators, actors, and social scenes reveal sharper social satire and wordplay across Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore and Cleveland print.
Fragmentary menu notes list items like tomato toast mashed potatoes macaroni and cheese coffee steamed rice with strawberry sauce and assorted desserts. The scribble mentions a deli item a can of chicken and a cup of tea, all tied to 64 First Street Melrose.
An urchin era ad touts Dean's Ointment for itching piles and sleepless nights. It promises cure for a terrible plague and claims availability at any drug store for 50 cents.
Ida McKin ley Mildred Dewey and Helen Gould lie sleeping in a cot with blankets and hot-water bottles in a Rocky Neck view house. Mrs Yourly recovers after a 27 birth. The triplets were christened by Rev Menear and neighbors flood the Young household with visitors and gifts.
Mr and Mrs Young natives of Newfoundland have three babies Ida Helen and Mildred born here weighing five to six pounds each. Father earns 1.75 a day and the family will need help as town residents plan to aid the trio’s upkeep with gifts. Doctor Frank C Knowles calls the case remarkable noting triplets of same sex are rare and that only once in 9720 births occur in England.
In New York March 14 a Supreme Court verdict set aside Mrs. Ma Johnsons will and codicil finding she was not of sound mind and that undue influence by Rev James W Power, Peter Condon, and Mary Kelly caused the instruments to be executed. The estate valued near the Johnsons fortune, almost all left to the Roman Catholic church and related charities.
Foreman Patrick J. McCarthy was laid to rest at St Francis de Sales Church in Charlestown after dying in the North Street fire last Sunday. Boston officials including Mayor Hart and Fire Commissioner Russell attended along with a large crowd, marking the flood of mourners at Holy Cross cemetery in Malden.
Judge Lawton of East Cambridge issues an opinion in the noble will case. The petition sought removal of John Wyman as executor of the estate. Wyman is accused of investing funds with John P. Squire. Lawton replaces Wyman with George Fred in his place.
At a Societe St. Jean Baptiste meeting last night officers were elected: president W. B. Dolpe. vice-presidents Leo Fortin and Joseph Robitaille. secretary Archer Apa ogee. assistant secretary T. Oitevin. secretary treasurer Julien. treasurer eliter. ened secretary ae Hudon. sergeant-at-arms William Thibodeau. directors T. D. Monast BE. M. Foitevin and A. Legault.
Performance of The Pied Piper of Hamlin will be at the Boston Theatre today and Friday at 4 15 p m and Saturday at 10 5 a m with new features. Proceeds go to the Tyler Street Day Nursery.
A bronze tablet will be placed at Anretice Schoolhouse South Boston tomorrow at 3 pm by the Sons of the Revolution. It marks the redoubt erected March 14 1776 by American forces under Washington and notes Neck Hill action ten years ago this Friday. Exercises include music and recitations by schoolchildren. A M Leonard will speak and President Briggs will present the tablet. J C Nichols will accept for Boston. Prominent city officials and patriotic orders are to attend.
Forest Hills residents plan a mass meeting at Minto Hall to protest early occupancy of the new Walk Hill street primary school. Ex Representative A B Root will preside with officials invited including Mayor Hart and Alderman Gerry.
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