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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
5
Durban reports Estcourt communications interrupted and surrounded by Boer forces. London dispatch notes the isolation as bad news with large Boer movements nearby and fears Mafeking may have fallen.
War office releases from General Clery and Colonel Baden Powell note Mafeking and Mooi River activity. Three privates wounded at Mooi River. Mafeking losses include 2 officers and 17 men killed and 4 officers and 29 men wounded. Enemy losses described as heavy. guns remain in range.
Readers reported that the U S Consulate could not forward messages or information, causing disappointment as authorities at the embassy in London appeared unable to provide normal consular services amid political tensions and Kruger Macrum concerns.
The United States says its neutrality is biased by friendship with Great Britain. Communications with British prisoners now pass through military channels, delaying final delivery. The British government has taken no steps to improve prisoners' conditions, and officials doubt any outside mediation will help.
Monday’s report to the Transvaal council of war notes heavy gunfire toward Estcourt on Saturday and continued rifle fire south of Ladysmith. A Ladysmith sortie was repulsed this morning and Transvaal heavy guns fired several shells into the town this afternoon.
The tobacco strippers employed by Cigar Manufacturer Traiser settled their strike at 5 pm yesterday. Havana fillers workers will be paid 6 cents per pound and seeil fillers 3 1 2 cents. Strippers will have tobacco weighed and receive a card showing exact weight. A strippers union formed during settlement talks led by James Weener, president of the State AF of L.
The body of an unknown man about 70 was found hanging from an oak near the railroad at White's Hill in Middleboro. He appeared to have taken his own life during the night, rope round his neck. He wore a brown woollen suit, a black felt hat with a Montreal trademark, and a black overcoat. whiskers and hair were white.
Lord Mayor Tallon of Dublin and John E. B. Redmond of Waterford, Ireland, arrived by the 2:30 p m train at Lewiston Maine Central station. They were welcomed by Lewiston Mayor Pottle and Auburn officials, with ex mayors and judges guest. Later the Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions paraded with police and National Guard units as fireworks lit the streets.
At a Richards Paper Company meeting in Gardiner the plant at South Gardiner was voted to be sold to the International Paper Company of New York.
Vice President Hobart dies at 8 30 am after angina pectoris. Paterson decrees mourning with city hall draped and schools closed for funeral. President McKinley sends condolences. Senate plans attendance and a special train to Paterson for the services. Public officials announce bells tolled and city offices closed.
Cited health claims urge use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to strengthen stomach function and improve kidney performance. The advertisement asserts the tonic cures constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness nervousness and general debility. It emphasizes a private revenue stamp on the bottle and proclaims no equal.
A curved pattern emerges among presidents in office. Four of six Vice Presidents who died in office perished in November within days of each other: Hobart on November 21 1899, Wilson on November 22 1875, Gerry on November 23 1844, and Hendricks on November 25 18? The other two deaths occurred in April: Clinton on April 20 1812 and King on April 17 1858.
The death of Vice President Hobart leaves the vice presidency vacant for the remainder of President McKinley’s term. A President pro tempore will be elected by Congress, serving until March 1891. Senator Frye of Maine, current president pro tempore, is expected to preside when Congress assembles December 4 and to seek reelection to the post.
A circular from the School Board asked all principals to display city school flags at half mast upon notice of Vice President Hobart's death until after the funeral, signaling mourning across schools.
Garret A. Hobart of Long Branch rose from modest beginnings to prominence in New Jersey politics. He studied law in Paterson, served as city counsel, Board of Freeholders counsel, and held multiple legislative roles including Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly and Senate president. He led the Republican State committee, backed Griggs for governor, joined the national committee, and was nominated for vice president at St. Louis with a wealth estimated over one million.
Laurence Irving star of Robespierre at Hollis is busy in America drafting a new play. The Tremont Theatre unveils The Birth of the Perfumes in a Breton Brittany scene to applause. Della Fox recovers and sails to Bermuda then signs to play in Hearts Are Trumps in London.
The Hollis hosts Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Robes ferre this afternoon with Terry again Saturday for Nance Oldfield and The Amber Heart. Rose Coghlan headlines at Grand Opera House in The White Heather for a week. Klaw & Erlanger plan Ben Hur opening next September on a New York stage. The Park Theatre hosts Sag Harbor matinee. Boston Theatre stages The Old Homestead with large crowds. The Man in the Moon offers new finale at Columbia Music Hall. Three Little Lambs ends at Tremont next week. Arizona and The Heart of Maryland slated for Castle Square and Castle Square and Grand Dime Theatre. The Two Orphans arrives at Grand Dime. four-act revue by Review Comedy Four charms at Howard's. Milton and Dolly Nobles perform A Big Giss Widow at Keith's. Clayton the strong man ends at Austin & Stone's. Grand Dime concert promises, tickets selling fast.
The first in a winter series at Tremont Theatre presents El Gran Galeoto in dramatic form. The cast includes Arthur Forest as Julian Florence Khan as Christina Pp A Anderson as Serano and Ida Hammer as Mercedes. John Blair directed with thoughtful, accomplished work and Maud Banks translated the piece with brilliant dialogue.
The matinee by Mr. Herne and company drew a crowded, mostly actor audience. Notables including Mr. James O'Neil Mr. Den man Thompson and Sir Henry Irving’s son Laurence Irving appeared in boxes. After the third act the crowd urged Mr Herne to speak and he did so gracefully.
John R. Murphy, defeated Democratic May nomination candidate, leaves the city for Old Point Comfort Virginia with Mrs Murphy. Rumor has it he will stay away from the campaign until after the election, signaling he will not aid the successful candidate. Murphy supporters decline to commit until Collins managers respond to possible recognition.
The recount of recent Republican caucus votes in several wards led to minor changes. Ward 25 shifted from Hammond B. Hazelton to Clarence W. Sanderson, while Ward 21 elected Edmund Weber and others over the first ticket. Dorchester aldermen Adams and Codman stayed nominated, and Ward 22 saw William L. Strickland gain 114 votes for a total of 700.
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