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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1899
Page
2
EAL and Winter SF Overcoats advertise all wool black serge suits at $8 and the Pioneer $10 Challenge Suit made from top worsteds with double breasted vests. Special dress suits $12 to $18, English top coats $5.75, Raglan overcoats $10, with a wide range of fabrics and styles.
Predictions claim England will provoke a revelation to endanger all South African possessions. Boers expected to begin fighting after Cabinet message. First Pretoria contingent prepares to depart for eastern border. Commandant-General Joubert spoke to Burghers at Pretoria station amid cheers. German corps officers left for front. Hollander corps saluted President Kruger in Pretoria. Telegraphed dispatch from Glencoe Natal notes lines of communication between.
Montreal dispatch reports survivors of the Scotsman wreck recount thefts and murder by a dockside gang while passengers clung to life on the Belle Isle shore. Fifteen women perished, many rescued after days of exposure and scarce food. Captain Skrimshire and officers aided all aboard as lootings occurred among the crew and passengers.
Telegrams report rapid artillery loading at Pretoria and preference for military trains. Burghers march to Natal border and Middleburg while cyclists are dispersed. Camps show no sickness and patrols widen toward Dejager's Drift as Boers laager. Intense enthusiasm and pressure to raid Natal are noted. Volksrust telegram hints at a Boer position at Schinon's Hogte and retreat to Laing's Nek if pressed.
Harvard kicks off its season this afternoon at 3 p m against Williams on Soldiers Field. The squad is strong defensively but faces offensive issues from inexperienced backfield. Expect a low scoring debut with Harvard favored to win though Williams could limit scoring. The lineup features Kendall at right half and Guerdon at left half with Campbell Swain and Parker among the backs.
Thomas Lane of Revere was nominated by the Democrats for Senator in the first Suffolk senatorial district. Marcus M. Merritt of Chelsea declined. Patrick Reedy of Chelsea was chosen by a 15 to 12 vote for the other nomination. District nominees include John J. Quigly East Boston Dennis Tyrrell Chelsea Simon Donovan Winthrop and Michael Phair Revere.
Readers are advised to consult the International Steamship Company's advertisement in another column for updated times of the steamers. The notice signals a change in sailing times and directs passengers to verify details.
A Helena Montana resident recounts switching from coffee to Postum Cereal Food Coffee after coffee caused numbness and nearly paralyzed nerves. He reports improved health and urges others, noting heavy use at a local sanitarium and among his family.
The second international Congregational council concluded with a reunion of Puritan heritage in Plymouth. About 600 people traveled by special train to the Pilgrim monument where Rev. James of the Church of the Pilgrimage welcomed the attendees from Boston and Plymouth.
The fragment reports actual sales figures for the Boston Sunday Post and Daily Post in Lawrence Massachusetts through Kelley & Sons. It notes substantial growth over two years with August 1897 and August 1899 figures showing a more than doubling of Sunday Post sales and similar gains for daily editions.
New York reports describe the Ocean Gem docking near Pier 37 with the Boston aldermen aboard the Croker Richard and greeting Mayor Van Wyck. Admiral Dewey, Olympia, and Boston officials exchange salutes as the groups tour the Battery and head to Manhattan and Brockton grounds.
Advertises cures for chronic digeages cancers and tumors without pain using massage and Swedish movements. Names Mundreda G Hatch and A F Christy as specialists with E F Robinson, Boston Institute at 150 Bowdoin Street. Free consultation 10 to 6.
New York on September 29 marked a day of rejoicing for the nation yet a sad one for Rear Admiral Schley. He felt the animus of administration officials who favor Sampson, as Schley was not included in the naval parade and watched the event from the Hotel Majestic roof in civilian dress. He was invited to ride with the Governors on the boat but declined the honor of a naval escort.
Rear Admiral Schley, sidelined from the official program, attended the Dewey Day celebrations in New York quietly, while Admiral Sampson stood in full dress aboard a White Squadron vessel. Schley expressed gratitude for public support, saying his reward is serving the country, as he recalled long friendship with Dewey and years of service.
An advertisement extols Omega Oil as a universal remedy sourced from Nature with a green herb from the Alps. It claims relief for back pain, sore joints, fatigue, and foot ailments and offers a 50 cent mail order bottle from Omega Chemical Co., Boston.
The article notes Admiral Schley rising at 6:45 this morning and taking breakfast in his room before going to City Hall at 7:30 to witness Admiral Dewey receive the gold loving cup from New York City. It reflects ceremonial honours and the dignitaries involved.
New York on September 29 reports that Admiral Dewey did not visit relatives at the Waldorf Astoria as hoped. He remained aboard his flagship Olympia due to weariness before a major duty the next day, with officers and crew ensuring privacy.
Timothy Shea was arrested at 34 Merriam Street Somerville on a caucus law warrant sworn by Councilman Joseph S. Poke Jr. His Ward 2 Republican caucus vote was challenged by Councilman Pike who alleges Shea voted in the Democratic caucus. He posted 500 bond and will be arraigned in police court this morning.
William H. Luckabee aged 32 of 27 Williams Street attempted death by his own action using a razor last evening at his residence. He cut his throat, is in a dangerous condition at City Hospital, and has been despondent over business troubles. He is not fatally injured.
Patrolman John J. Rielly is commended in general orders for courageous and prompt conduct in stopping a runaway horse on West Fourth Street and is granted two days additional vacation.
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