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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents itself as the Representative Democratic Paper of New England, signaling its political alignment and regional role in public discourse.
The Philippines will have a tiered judiciary headed by a supreme court of five justices and a chief justice. Justices of the peace will serve municipalities, with provincial courts of first instance and an attorney general plus provincial prosecutors. Salaries range up to 7500 dollars for the chief justice, with white Americans favored for posts. Aguinaldo reacts, praising American fairness, while peace prospects are hoped to hold by June.
The city auditor’s annual report highlights a funded debt drop from 86.997 million to 81.629 million in 1900 amid a higher total city expenditure of 44.188 million, up 3.71 million from the prior year. The reduction stems from a 5 million dollar state payment for the water supply, not from prudent city savings. If not for council opposition, five million in log rolled loans could have increased the debt further.
A Massachusetts legislative committee complains the Buffalo junket plan is underfunded for forty four lawmakers. The writer argues fewer delegates and more money would better showcase the Commonwealth, or else keep the $6000 in the treasury rather than wasting it on second class travel.
The Herreshoff cup defender to be named Constitution and Mr. Lawson's boat Independence recall the Puritan era and early liberty figures. The article suggests these powerful names may inspire civic resolve as the US flag faces modern challenges.
The article notes Aguinaldo quickly pledges allegiance to the United States and renounces his people's government. It details how he was shown education plans and provisional self government and how these explanations influenced his conversion.
The writer notes crowded sidewalks at noon, a dramatic umbrella incident at School and Washington, and hints at Easter Sunday weather and church attendance. Also covered are Dorchester firehouse idleness, a fire engine inventor tale, George W. Goodwin’s new police march, gold buttons fashion, Holy Week services in Boston, mining trips, and Nova Scotia official Corbett visiting the club.
In a Boston train car a woman reencounters a former lover who learns she has married another man. She reveals the past letter never reached him and explains the current entanglements. She ends by kissing her youthful husband at home, noting some things cannot be forgotten.
A dated breakfast lunch and dinner menu with recipes for Rice Muffins and Egg Chowder. Includes measurements and steps with names and address: Mrs Leo M Peters of 144 Warren Street Roxbury MA.
A brief letter notes confusion over the fate of a Newark prisoner of war sent from Hong Kong and ordered to New York, asking for authorities to clarify the carrier and destination.
A collage of brief notices: banana exports in Costa Rica rising from 3600 to 3,420,166 bunches by 1900 with a gold value of 1,364.38. Naples uses 40,000 tons of charcoal. a new cotton gin enables 4000 pounds per day per two workers. rice cooking methods and an Exposition Rice Kitchen. Alfred the Great and Cambridge origins. Denver storm birds killed by wires. British convicts under royal pleasure and post Queen Victoria era questions. Hanau aluminum soldering without acids. Leicester council funding plant boxes for poor cottages window sills.
J. T. Smalia of Provincetown Mass commends the Massachusetts House for approving the Hunt amendment by a 62 to 45 vote. He urges Senators to act so compulsory vaccination of schoolchildren is stopped and praises the reps for opposing the policy as a great delusion. Dated April 2 1901.
Eastport Maine April 4 1901 letter insists Boone descendants are not extinct citing family ties and living relatives to defend the claim that Daniel Boone’s lineage remains active and proud.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a young girl recalls a compliment from Mrs Fripley about the old man’s appearance and aging, while he feigns indifference. The dialogue shifts to a jibe about morning routines and false teeth, followed by a note on a mumps social among Chicago seminary girls.
A Philadelphia Times fragment shows a sweetheart confronting a lover about missing a promise to attend a pound party while a slugging match is rumored. The Washington Star quote features a tourist and a man with a cold debating climate claims, noting a large variety rather than the best.
Our Clothing department showcases top products from premier American manufacturers this week highlighting quality and style for discerning customers.
Gloves for Easter from top makers Fownes, Denis, Allcroft, Trefousse, Perrin, Wertheimer and more. Prices range 1.00 to 2.25 with colors gray tan and dress options for day and evening wear. Includes men s Cape Gloves full out seam and gusseted fingers, DALE and Westwear models, and Mecha gloves in morning and afternoon shades. Also boys gloves in kid dog and Mocha from 1.00 to 1.65, all fitted and warranted.
Lot includes men and women hosiery in multiple colors and patterns. 37 percent and 50c quality fancy hose with embossed fronts and reinforced heels, plus 25 pairs of 35c quality hose in black navy and cadet. Pure thread silk hose offered at discounted prices between 1.25 and 3.00 per pair.
The spring styles of the popular Old Brick School Shoes are shown on counters. Made on the original last from selected leathers, with emphasis on boys and youths lines. All include Goodyear welts for wear and appearance. Ask to see the Old Brick foot trainer.
Norfolk Jacket Suits for ages 6 to 12 years offered in all wool mixtures with regular or knicker trousers. Prices 3.00 4.00 or 4 5.00. New season styles blend traditional cuts with modern details.
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