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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
4
The Texas case targets the Southern branch of the Standard Oil Trust with managers under indictment. Prosecutors plan a vigorous push against the corporation’s president, seeking fines or up to ten years in prison for violations of Texas law.
A legislative committee inquiry into Boston gas pricing is criticized as wasting time by allowing outsiders to run the hearings and failing to advance toward reducing prices, revealing confusion and slow progress with the session half over.
One of the century’s great soldiers, General Joubert, dies in the South African conflict. He organized the Transvaal military system shaping farmers into battleground ready forces. He led Boer efforts at Majuba and Natal, challenged Jameson’s raid, and boasted three times of facing the British flag. His loss deeply shortens Boer leadership in their current struggle.
Transvaal can produce another to fill his place. General Joubert was a soludier to whom all give honor. He was chivalrous as well as brave. And the death which removed him before the inevitable failure of the fight for independence may be regarded as a fate preferable to that of Crorije, looking on from captivity at the despoilment of his country.
Mr Charles Macrum, ex United States consul at Pretoria, presents letters opened by British authority while in mail to Cape Colony. Debate centers on whether Cape Colony officials tampered with correspondence or a wider war power mail raid. Secretary Hay may respond. Salisbury could apologize.
The court voices strong support for the tunnel plan, confirming the act authorizing construction by transit commissioners, bond issuance by the city treasurer, and a lease upon completion. It notes few obstacles remain and hopes for vigorous progress and valuable lessons from the subway experience.
The column reflects Cambridge street changes on Massachusetts Avenue and calls for better crosswalks at Dewey Square. It includes anecdotes about a well-worn newsboy, a quip about khaki fashion from the Transvaal war era, a night student from a southern wholesale job, and Judge Holmes’s brisk walks. It also mentions a three-legged cat near Franklin Avenue, Rep. Frank Bennett’s health-related absence, and upcoming gatherings of the Grand Army and Heptasophs in Boston.
A Brooklyn Life verse anecdote recounts a speaker guiding conversation through books art and love. The woman responds with cool indifference, murmuring that she has finally completed a long journey in ninety four, while the speaker notes his own awkwardness.
A collage of lighthearted jests from several papers features a clergyman scolding for snowball fights and a defiant youth, playful lines about well heeled senators, a fashion complaint about old hats, springtime love musings, politeness and pay, and a laborer’s wife noting her eight hour watch.
Mr. T. Jefferson Coolidge Jr. says a Atlanta despatch alleging he heads a syndicate that bought the Atlanta Journal is untrue. The report ties the claim to Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior under Cleveland, which Coolidge disputes.
The Rev. Thomas Van Ness III, pastor of the Second Church in Copley Square, died at his Brookline home from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Marie plans a fair day with Horace but falls for a stranger who resembles him. A car ride to Portsmouth sparks jealousy and longing until Horace arrives and Marie realizes the admired man is Horace with a shaved face, renewing love.
A Leeds gentleman leaves 100 pounds on trust to his eldest son on condition he never resides within 100 miles of Leeds Town Hall. Global mortality reveals high child and youth death rates, while olive oil imports hide cottonseed origins. Delagoa Bay’s value stems from proximity to the Transvaal and its superior South African port status. Mississippi law limits corporate land holdings to 250 000 dollars except banks and manufacturing firms allowed up to 1 000 000 dollars.
ALICO MARSH. 228 Huntington avenue Back Bay offers a daily table hint menu featuring breakfast items such as Oranges Ham Omelet Baked Potatoes and Graham Puffs with coffee. Luncheon includes Stuffed Eggs Potato Salad and Waldorf Salad with French dressing. Dinner shows Bouillon Cream Sauce Fillet of Beef Mashed Potatoes and Desserts like Strawberry Fluff and Nesselrode.
The Ward 20 committee led by Henry A Bowden met at Parker House to discuss the congressional race in the tenth district. John Shaw of Quincy or ex Governor Wolcott lead supporters versus ex Congressman Atwood with key factions in Dorchester wards 16 20 and 24 and opposition from Whall Callender and Bartlett. The fight hinges on Wolcott's candidacy and district loyalties amid Republican power centers at City Hall State House and the state committee.
March 28 Amesbury honors Sophrona Moody born 1807 the oldest female school teacher in Massachusetts and a long time neighbor of Whittier. She manages a dairy farm with her nephew Sargent Moody and oversees extensive real estate while remaining active and sharp in law and town affairs.
A Boston committee appointed by Mayor Hart and led by Alderman E. P. Gerry met at City Hall to discuss foreign commerce plans with New York Central & Hudson River railroad managers if they secure a lease of the Boston & Albany railroad. Secretary G. A. Crocker was instructed to arrange a conference with NY Central president B. R. Calaway in New York City. The aim is to obtain a clear policy stance on Boston commerce.
The Philadelphia Record notes minimal Cuban opposition to federal rule and plans to reduce military presence after municipal officers are installed. The Buffalo Express jokes about US mediation by Lord Salisbury for Kentucky. The Nashua Telegraph laments eager search for vice over good. The Worcester Spy cites the Court of Claims on Dewey versus Montojo with public consensus dated May 1, 1898.
At a meeting of the executive council Governor nominated Edward P. Pierce of Fitchburg to be associate justice of the Superior Court, to succeed the late Justin Dewey of Springfield. Sarah J. Rand of Newton named trustee of the Medfield Insane Asylum. Edward P. Pierce, born in Templeton in 1862, has lived in Fitchburg since childhood and was city solicitor for fourteen years. He attended Harvard College class of 1877 and Harvard Law School, and has served as secretary of the State Board of Bar Examiners since its organization.
The piece notes Rothschilds aid to diamond workers in Amsterdam amid war disruptions. It lists Sir William McCormac’s £6000 annual salary as British forces consultant surgeon in South Africa and mentions A Conan Doyle volunteering as Langman field hospital registrar without pay. It lists potential Paris cardinal successors if Cardinal Richard resigns, and quips about Senator Hoar and California’s Bard. It closes with Count Tolstoy hoping for British defeat in South Africa.
Mrs Eldridge of Colorado discusses New York voting habits for women and cautions against immediate suffrage expediency. Miss Ella Little becomes Heidelberg's first American female doctor with summa cum laude honors. Mme De Regnier, daughter of Jose De Heredia, travels with her husband as a lecturer. Colonel William Siddons Young donates Siddons era relics to the British Museum.
About fifty Boston businessmen gathered yesterday afternoon at No. 7 Tremont Place to pray for a revival of religion. The meeting urged each church to hold special prayer services as part of a wider revival effort.
The religious services will be continued Sunday at Corinthian Hall 16651 Washington street with services at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm led by the Rev F W Sandford keeping the schedule of solemn gatherings for the day.
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