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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
8
The Kentucky battleship roared home from a race against the Kearsarge, reaching speeds near 17 knots. Admirals, governors, and officers marveled at the ship's power while spectators debated superstition and celebrated Newport News construction prowess.
In U S Court at Burlington Vermont, Lillian Ash faces a 100000 damages suit by Mrs. Prunier who accuses Ash of alienating the affections of Prunier's husband Frederick Prunier. The case recalls a prior sensational will contest connected to William Campbell the New York wallpaper magnate. Evidence will reportedly show Campbell's widow status questioned and that Campbell may have been alive when Ash lived with him. Prunier alleges Ash lived with him at Fishkill on Hudson and was his private secretary. Mrs. Prunier withdrew a divorce petition after inquiry into her husband's conduct.
A fragmented line asks about whether someone has permission or interest, but the message is garbled and lacks clear subjects or actions making details unclear. No identifiable names or places are recoverable from the readable portion.
Washington demands Kruger allow a neutral U.S. consul to act for British citizens in South Africa. Macrum relays that civilized nations require a neutral representative, amid Boer and British casualties and the confusing aftermath of battles near Se and cholson’s Nek.
A fragmentary account describes a noon engagement where British forces and artillery pushed a hill occupied by Boer main forces. The narrative mentions Grenadier Guards and Regiment storming heights near Pinchém farm and a laager with prisoners and equipment.
The Morning Post military critic notes a remarkable and complex Boer–British situation in South Africa. It cites Ladysmith surrounded by General White, Estcourt by General Hillyard, and Mooi River by GeneralSimpson, with about 17,000 troops involved.
The assessment praises General Joubert for a bold, skillful strategy that checked the British advance, split the relief column, and left British forces vulnerable. The observer notes the situation is extraordinary and credits Joubert's tactical brilliance.
A Mafeking despatch dated November 15 reports a cheerful garrison yet daily tightening Boer trenches and constant artillery and rifle fire. British troops shelter underground as health declines and supply pressure increases.
In Pretoria rumors say the government will soon release Winston Churchill as a non combatant. The Mafeking and Lobatsl prisoners, largely railroad workers, took an oath not to fight the Transvaal and were sent to Delagoa Bay after the pledge.
Timothy Casey died yesterday after an ambulance transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital. Police guard the case as autopsy results are awaited. His son Cornelius and Timothy’s family remain at station 16 during ongoing investigation into a prior Saturday incident at the Casey home.
The Kentucky’s trial trip proved a great success and reflects credit on its builders. Engines ran smoothly, ventilation was excellent, and the ship shows strong gunnery potential. Objections noted include armor impact risk from ash ejectors and possible masts or derricks redesigns. Captain Chester and the naval officers may be proud of the vessel.
Mrs Hannah Peard a Milford resident died at her home at 2 o'clock yesterday from pneumonia after a ten day illness. Widow of Lt Col Robert Peard who organized the Davis Guards in Milford in 1861. Born in County Cork Ireland in 1826 she lived in Milford 49 years. Funeral Monday at 9 from St Marys Church.
The Sons and Daughters of Nantucket held their sixth annual reunion and banquet at the Brunswick for 160. Speakers included Loring L. Dane of Medford and Nantucket’s Miss Anna Gardner. New officers elected: President William F. rece, vice presidents William N. Bates, Alice Sawyer, Hua Channing, Vincent Fuller, Oliver C. Fosdick, Annie Coffin. secretary Madeleine Fish. treasurer Hubert L. Grew.
Despatches from General Otis detail heavy fighting near Joilo with Carpenter's command and Hughes in action north and west of Santa Barbara. Reports cite 5 killed and 27 wounded among U S forces, with insurgent losses heavy and Cobatuan captured. Casualty lists include multiple soldiers from Seventeenth Infantry and related units in action near Minduriao and Jaro Panay.
In Lawrence on November 2 a wave of invalid nomination papers hit the Republican slate for mayor alderman and street superintendent due to late conventions. Minor Republican nominations for council school board and overseers of the poor were also invalid, prompting a rush to secure signatures and file by 5 pm. Ward 4 council candidates were one signature short. Democrats in the ward faced no opposition.
Medford Republicans held an aldermanic convention nominating Josiah R. Teel Ward 4 George B. Means Ward 4 and Allison M. Stickney Ward 5 for the upcoming election.
Votes cast at the Republican caucus in Chelsea on Tuesday evening were recounted last night at the city committee headquarters. Mr Gould made a net gain of one vote, giving him the nomination by a plurality of four.
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