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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
4
A brief item from the Boston Post notes a representative aligned with the Democratic party in New England. The caption emphasizes regional political coverage and party affiliation with an unspecified event or action.
The Montana Supreme Court hears disbarment proceedings against John B. Wellcome over alleged bribery as Clark’s agent to purchase votes in the state legislature. If Wellcome is disbarred, it could imply that William A. Clark is unseated or barred from taking his U S Senate seat. The case hinges on a $30,000 payment claimed to have funded votes, with Clark expected to seek his seat in about three weeks. The dispute raises broad questions about the legitimacy of Clark’s eligibility and the upcoming Senate seating decision.
Manila dispatches indicate Aguinaldo and mobile native forces are surrounded and cut off from retreat. A surrender or capture would likely end large scale hostilities, with the loss of the capital and civil administration. The nation awaits confirmation and hopeful peace terms from Washington.
The text notes the holiday season approaches as warm days fade and the urge for vigorous exertion and indoor pleasures grows. It emphasizes transitional mood from sunlight to colder, cozier activities.
The Observant Citizen notes fair weather tonight for viewing a meteoric display with peak after midnight. It mentions spectators, a Spanish war relic cane, musicians joining the Orpheus Trio, and a bustling social scene around Boston including football talk and theatre plans at Columbia Music Hall.
A Union soldier named George sone dies on the battlefield after entrusting a nurse with a secret will. The will leaves his widow substantial funds, but illness and debt drain the estate. A final visitor reveals the full will, lifting the widow from poverty yet never replacing her loss.
A Boston editorial warns readers about the Franklin Syndicate promising 10 percent weekly returns with principal guaranteed. It likens it to Mrs. Howes Bank collapse, notes media hesitation, and urges caution as thousands, mostly moderates, risk substantial losses when the scheme collapses.
The article notes a sudden shift to wintry weather with early snow in Maine and New Hampshire, sleighing in Vermont, and unseasonably cold coastal winds. Boston escapes the worst yet experiences shorter days as the season advances and winter impacts daily life.
A fragmentary verse describes leaden clouds over a troubled sea and recurring billows. The speaker faces beating waves and inner turmoil, but hopeful lines promise the clouds to blow away and a serene sea to return. The piece reads like a personal reflection with maritime imagery.
A fragment notes Bishop Simar of Paderborn elected Archbishop of Cologne. General Fitzhager comments Cuba as a smile of the sea. Sir George Grove described as ill in London. Lieutenant San Diego Macéo travels to Manila toward fighting Philippine rebels. Prague’s new Archbishop is Freiherr Leo von Huistie, a decade as priest, with unclear further details.
Lady Colley widow of Sir George Colley who fell at Majuba Hill has become Mrs Wentworth B Beaumont after a 1891 marriage to the Bretton Hall squire in Yorkshire Her stepson W C B Beaumont MP Liberal Hexham and brother Colonel Bruce Hamilton now at the Cape were on her circles A Georgia ex governor’s widow has become a State agent for fire and life insurers to educate her five children Helen Gueber an invalid wrote children books from her rooms Martha Moody of Brooklyn rose from office girl to real estate supervisor and business leader
Friends and admirers of the Rev Stopford Brooke raise a fund to endow a lectureship in English literature to be placed at University College or elsewhere. Aristides Leonori recalled from visiting Archbishop Corrigan and Cardinal Gibbons to supervise a $2,000,000 cathedral and college project in Rome.
A Chicago Record report notes Lord Salisbury denying explicit sympathy while acknowledging some understanding of public sentiment, framing his position as measured and cautious.
The Bourbon Duke of Parma, who ruled his duchy in 1859, has the largest royal family in Europe. From his first wife, a Bourbon-Sicily princess, he had nine children, all living except the eldest who died as Princess of Bulgaria. With his second wife, a Braganza princess and sister of Luxembourg's hereditary Grand Duchess, he has nine more children.
At Hotel Brunswick a Boston Associated Boards of Trade meeting debated repealing the duty on hides. Gorham D. Gilman led the call, noting the United States as the only civilized nation maintaining the tax and criticizing Canada for trade gains. The amendment urged Congress to repeal the duty and inform Senators and Representatives.
Professor Daniel Charles Marsh formerly of Yale University died last March with a private fortune from his uncle George Peabody nearly vanished. His bank balance stood at 110.98 dollars and Yale paid him only after years of refusing salary. Attorney William B. Stoddard notes the estate total under 50 000 dollars, with one mortgage tied to Yale. Marsh left an orchid collection of 1334 specimens. individual Indian specimens once fetched high prices. Yale officials said the university would appeal probate related matters and contest the estate distribution.
The note mentions Mormons preparing for a vigil in St Louis and observers noting uneven beard growth linked to strength on a side. Berlin’s last fiscal year shows exports of beer and imports, with most exports heading northward and several figures given for trade with Italy and Bohemia.
Democratic leaders backing General Collins outline a united campaign plan with 44 delegates across 4 Charlestown wards, asserting construction over destruction while facing rival Murphy in a race framed by ward by ward loyalties and a series of urban rallies led by notable lawmakers and supporters. The statement cites ward allocations, upcoming rallies in multiple wards, and a call for broad Democratic backing to secure the December nomination.
In an interview Patrick A. Collins rejects factional ties and pledges. He recalls early self reliance and union work, including eight hour movement advocacy. He states his policy would be to determine what is best and then implement it if elected.
In a letter to the Post the East Boston Hebrew voters dispute a prior report claiming 900 Hebrews attended a Chel lacoe Hall meeting and endorsed Thomas F. Clark for Alderman and the ward committee led by John J. Dose. They affirm they will not participate further in the ward voting.
A major meteor shower is predicted to dazzle the world tonight as two celestial swarms converge, promising spectacular firework-like displays from 12 o clock until daylight. Harvard’s Prof Edward Escoring oversees a global network of 30 observers from Cambridge to Blue Hill coordinating meteor counts.
The East Boston Hebrew Educational Club fights a report claiming fewer than a third of Jewish voters attended a meeting. They assert over 200 Hebrew voters were present in Lyceum Hall where General P A Collins was endorsed for Mayor Fred W Day for Alderman and ward chairman Joseph A Conry. They counter that another meeting drew only fifteen Hebrews and sign off from East Boston November 13.
A Boston reader disputes remarks by Hon John R Murphy about the horseshoers dispute. He describes a 4 year old wage demand by journeymen and a price schedule adopted to raise shoeing costs. He accuses Murphy of blocking fair wages and criticizes his leadership.
Letter to the Post argues non partisan business leaders favor General Collins for mayor. The writer, self described non partisan, claims broad sentiment across parties that Collins is able and honest, based on conversations with readers in Boston dated November 13.
The letter from L. Vache questions whether a foreign-born person can ever attain U.S. citizenship and suggests prevailing limits. E.S. Davis comments on the record as of October 9.
Boston prepares to stage Papa's Wife with Anna Held on October 30 at the Boston Theatre supported by Isabelle Eyerson and Henry Woodruff. Otis Harlan joins George W. Lederer for Broadway a New York show in Thanksgiving week from Cape DeKoven J Cheever Goodwin Louis Harrison and Julian Edwards. Also jests from Detroit Chicago and Judge feature humorous lines about temperance doctors and church sermons.
Daily table hints detail breakfast options with fried shad cream omelette and fried potatoes, followed by dinner of baked bean soup and creamed cauliflower. Supper lists pork croquettes cheese puffs and cream pie with a Mrs. Currier note from 89 Dexter Street, Medford Massachusetts.
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