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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
1
A Portici despatch reports Mt Vesuvius in violent eruption with loud explosions and minor shocks felt at San Vito and toward Pugliano. Despite authorities saying no immediate danger, nearby residents are panicked and may spend the night outside.
Naval tests at Indian Head showed a six inch shell from a naval rifle piercing Marve yized armor fourteen inches thick. The secret session in the Senate followed Tillman’s push for full public details on armor tests and potential foreign access to the information.
In a secret Senate session following the open meeting on May 8, lawmakers heard facts believed to detail the invention of a significant technology. The disclosures, described as nearly startling in importance, were presented at the national capital.
May 8 Oleomargarine debate continues as the House approves ten private bills. The key act remits penalties against Union Iron Works San Francisco for Monterey’s missed contract speed, while a resolution seeking Treasury info on oleo materials was adopted despite Ways and Means opposition. Cramp & Sons relief bill also passed.
Brisk contests for offices are featured with National President Keating seeking re election and opposed by Massachusetts State President Slattery. Bay State delegates stand united in support. A reception last evening in Paul Revere Hall highlighted the event with candidates for the secretary position.
Morning session at Faneuil Hall then noon adjournment for a state parade. Parade begins 1 PM from Beacon and Arlington streets, with reviews at Montgomery square 1 49 PM, City Hall by the Mayor 4 39 PM, State House by Governor Crane 2 45 PM as the parade moves along Beacon Street. Banquet at Mechanics Hall in the evening on the Common.
British forces under Roberts press toward the Zand River asBoers mass for defense in hilly country north of the Vet River. Despatches from Smaldeel note reconnoiters by Hutton Broadwood and Hunter with Paget on the Vaal left bank. Five hundred AOH delegates open a Boston convention with mass at cathedral and festive welcome.
On May 8, about 3325 St Louis Transit Company workers walked out triggering riots across the city. Cars ran briefly on Park avenue Lindell line as mobs attacked drivers, windows were shattered, a 16 year old boy was wounded, and police and a wagonload of officers struggled to contain the clashes. Multiple arrests followed as East St Louis consider a similar walkout.
Dunstan Shaw, elder of escaped prisoners captured last week, appeared at Windsor County jail for arraignment on a charge of assault with intent to kill Deputy Sheriff Hoffman. Justice W. J. Darrah presided. Shaw waived reading of the complaint and was held in bond to Windsor County Court.
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