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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1899
Page
6
Democratic candidate Edward Baldeln calls for distinct city run repair work using municipal workers at union wage scales. He advocates more schools in crowded areas, better ventilation, open air gymnasiums, ventilated basements for game rooms and baths for students. He stresses state duty to educate youth to the highest degree.
Investors in Charlestown, led by L Powers agent, cheer Miller's claims and expect gains around $100000. Officials credit him with quelling the Franklin Syndicate collapse. If Miller appears, he will be arrested. otherwise investors fear losses while Boston police track him from Hotel Harvard.
The Franklin Syndicate shows extensive draft activity with about 200 Miller drafts at National City Bank New York and others in Alleghany Penn Portland Me Elsie Il Amenia N J Grand Lodge Mich Fitchburg Mass Wheeling W Va Urbana O Elizabeth N J, Nassau National and Mechanics Bank also holding drafts from out of town. Detectives watched Miller’s home as the syndicate’s collapse unfolds and the search extended to verify money or valuables. Officials noted many drafts arrived Saturday and more are expected this week while Miller’s losses and possible schemes surface amid a broad surveillance effort.
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson visiting Brockton under Y.M.C.A. auspices delivers a wide reception praising navy service. He stresses unity, attention to detail, and the value of local clubs for sailors. Chaplain Hoes comments on Hobson and Santiago action before the pair depart for Boston.
The East Boston Hebrew Educational Club's campaign committee met at 140 Chelsea Street, home of Mr. Jacob W. Miller, to rally for Patrick A. Colline for Mayor and Frederick W. Day for Alderman. Twenty five young Democrats from Wards 1 and 2 planned a house to house canvass, followed by a reception with songs and recitations.
Brooklyn and Charlestown investigators press the Miller case as police seek the fugitive financier. L Powers and his wife led the Charles town office while victims reinvested dividends. Federal indictments loom as detectives trace mail fraud and Miller’s escape from Tompkins Avenue laundry to a Nassau Street office.
The speaker urges funding to support college education and calls for lectures in every district, expanded evening schools, reading rooms with leading magazines, playgrounds in school yards, and practical courses in mechanical engineering health and domestic arts. Baldwin, born Charlestown 1871, attended local schools and left school at 13 to work, becoming active in political reform.
Special despatches from Pietermaritzburg report General Buller’s arrival in Estcourt where he is welcomed. The Moor River column has entered Estcourt and joined General Hilyard, with advances toward Colenso. Commandant-General Joubert is withdrawing from Mooi River toward Ladysmith.
The Rev Charles A Dickinson preached at Tremont Temple on the life of the late Vice President Hobart. He said Hobart's success ruined him and that the office sought him not he sought the office. He argued Hobart died at the height of his career to prove a hereafter.
Mrs Maud G Sprague of Serene Street Charlestown was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after taking a dose of poison described as rough on rats at about 4 PM yesterday. Her husband is reported to be in ill health.
A brief note outlines conservative cash figures tied to Miller. It lists total cash profit and several specific amounts including 787000 and 1980000 along with intermediate figures 1400000 100000 480000 320000 800000 and 13000.
Investigators trace Miller and Powers as two strangers linked to a large Charlestown investment ring. Charlestown investors reportedly total near $100,000 with Everett and other towns adding tens of thousands. Post Office records show daily mail and money orders in the thousands, while refunds await postal action. Miller, a frequent race bettor, used mail and pools to move funds.
Large audience at the Grand Theatre enjoyed a Sunday evening concert featuring The Salem Cadet Band with Jean Mise directing. Highlights included Runs and Stripes, Runaway Girl, Jacobs H. Diamonds songs, Bryant impressions, May Ooney and Master Harvey arias, Carleton duo songs and jokes, Murray and Alden sketch.
James Whawards aged 62 a Custom House official living on Winthrop Street Beachmont fell from a platform at Pier 6 Grand Junction wharf Boston last evening sustaining a fracture of the right leg above the knee. He was treated by Dr O Keefe and sent to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The North Lancashire Regiment distinguished itself in a Thursday fight where eighty one Boers were killed. Many wagons were burned and a large quantity of powder and ammunition, including 70 shells, were blown up. Commandant Albrecht led the Orange Free State artillery under General Bolewy.
Berlin reports a Deutsche Zeitung letter allegedly from General Joubert dated Oct 27 at Ladysmith. It argues that even if troop concentration fails the British army will weaken naturally and be unable to field more than 36,000 effective troops outside. It asserts 50,000 men are already in the field and cautions Britain against inciting native uprisings in Cape Colony and Natal.
The Boers state bases of supply are in home highlands and organized on a three direction relay system. A single threatened pass would trigger destruction of supplies. They warn a defensive war could outlast an offense and foresee guerrilla fighting on two or three fronts for Britain. Stormberg, Stormberg area, and Cape Colony occupation noted with midnight dispatch from Cape Town dated November 6.
Telegraph despatch from London dated Nov 26 reports from Cape Town that Belmont wounded are expected in London tomorrow. Hospital at Nynberg lists officers and men doing well except a driver and a netsman both seriously ill. Private deaths unknown due to fragmentary text.
United States officials have nearly completed a detailed report on the Maine disaster. Evidence suggests guncotton torpedoes placed at ebb tide on the ship's starboard side caused the explosion, with the wreck remaining a navigational hazard and entangled bodies awaiting recovery.
The St James Young Men's C T A Society hosts a Thanksgiving reunion at Paul Revere Hall with dancing. About 160 former members gathered at St James Hall as speeches honored the group’s 29 years of formation. An honorary committee includes Joseph H O Neil John P Dore John J Sullivan Patrick F McDonald and David F Barry.
At Holy Trinity Court No. 51 M C O F a well attended meeting at Columbus Hall 94 Washington Street Chief Ranger Joseph Mathis presided A concert of sacred music followed the regular order and a collation A participant Mr F A Lawler of Dorchester spoke on a proposed home for aged Foresters to be located in the state.
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