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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1901
Page
6
A bill passed to engrossment creates a State Board of Publication with the Secretary of State, the Auditor, and a governor appointed member to advise on scope and length of annual and special reports over fifty pages. The goal is to reduce padding and produce concise public documents without adding new officials.
In Vergennes Vermont the Farmers National Bank collapse shows a trusted cashier stealing over fifteen years. The incident exposes negligence by directors examiners auditors and raises questions of responsibility beyond the thief. The incident draws moral concern despite a modest financial loss.
The appearance of Sarah Bernhardt as the notable event of the dramatic year in Boston adds brilliancy to a season above average. Bernhardt is described as the world’s greatest actress, while M. Coquelin is praised as a leading contemporary French actor. Rostand's new play at the Boston Theatre pairs these talents in a notable dramatic offering.
Reports to the War Department confirm predictions that abolishing the post exchange canteen led to more saloons and drunkenness among troops. Officers note soldiers drink heavy liquor off post, gamble, and vice outside military limits, a consequence unseen within the prior canteen system.
The Tobacco Trust rushes a brief in the Porto Rico cases as Supreme Court delay fuels debate. The trust argues that granting privileges and immunities to Porto Rico would undermine its tobacco monopoly, claiming the Constitution follows the flag is a political issue, not a judicial one. The future for Porto Rico’s citizens remains uncertain.
The piece argues that independence promises misgivings, noting lack of liberty, citizenship, and a real U S flag. it describes island workers fleeing to Hawaii and other locations as contract laborers, with discontent spreading. It calls for a remedy and criticizes Supreme Court delay as harmful to resolution.
An influential editorial argues for a global effort to eradicate rats to curb bubonic plague and mosquitoes to curb yellow fever and malaria. It notes interstate protection like ship cable shields and questions feasibility of wiping out these pests, while considering risks from outside incursions.
Rain returns prompting gumshoes and mackintoshes while umbrella sellers push cheap rain gear. A new mail car proves reliable on schedule as Harvard astronomers report Eros antics and Radcliffe dorm plans take shape.
Within a short time the colors of the Mascacayesta regiments that went to the War three years ago will be placed in a display case in the middle hall of the front section, between a rotunda where other colors rest and Deric Hall, along with the naval militia colors from this state that joined the United States volunteer service.
Mrs Adler faces a cook shortage when Phyllis Craig offers to work as cook to keep up appearances for her friend. Ned Carrington, returning home, develops affection for Phyllis after a playful kitchen morning. He reveals love and asks for her hand, and Phyllis smiles at the prospect.
Mrs Helen Ferry shares kitchen tips including cheese baked hash hot apple sauce popovers gingerbread cocoa and fried pilot bread soaked briefly in cold water then fried with butter served hot with bacon
A Hebrew community pamphlet defends Judaism against Rabbi Fleischer’s views on Jesus. Louis Millionthaler, a Chelsea resident, writes a refutation praising Jewish prophets and challenging Jesus as a genuine Jewish prophet. The piece urges maintaining faith in Jehovah and resisting Christian doctrinal shifts.
Maurice Barrymore, confined to a sanitarium at Amityville, is reported to be making notable progress. His condition has eased. his sleep and writing activity have lessened, and he now engages only occasionally.
In a Chicago Record-Herald style note, Sherlock Holmes, Jr. deduces a stranger’s life history from minor habits. He claims the man lived in Boston until age ten, later in a small country town, and now works in the shoe business in St. Louis.
Socialist House members Carey and MacCartney press for recognition on reapportionment and favor election of Congressmen at large with proportional representation. They criticize current district carving by both parties and urge a system reflecting minority votes. The committee appointment awaits President Soule and Speaker Myers.
A prize fighter defends boxing as noble art while preparing a new play. The exchange contrasts with a savant noting a delicate time-measuring device that captures Rockefeller's income interval, prompting disbelief and wonder.
A grave-looking citizen, claiming to be the visionary’s landlord, insists the man is only about six months behind time, countering the notion he is twenty years ahead of his era. The Washington Star quotes the exchange.
She reminds Henry of her birthday about to arrive. He pleads not to be reminded of the day again, saying it pains him to face her growing older. Ohio State Journal remarks on their exchange.
Mrs Electa Dawes aged 72, wife of former Senator Henry L Dawes, died at noon in Pittsfield Mass She was born Electa Sanderson in Ashfield and married in 1844 The obituary notes her long life and marriage to the Dawes family.
William A. Heard banker and treasurer of the Sandwich Savings Bank died in Sandwich on April 15. Born in Massachusetts in 1827 he was a national bank examiner during a Cleveland administration and was a prominent figure in New Hampshire banking circles.
In Montreal on April 15 the Anglican bishops elected Bishop Bond of Montreal as archbishop and metropolitan of Canada at a formal meeting endorsing his leadership of the church nationwide.
Boston seeks to introduce an order creating a committee of fifteen with four Senators and eleven Representatives. The plan would give Democrats three seats. Potential members named include Senators Post Holt Day Sullivan and Representatives Saunders Adams Boylston Brigham Buswell Callender Dana Kimball Bullock McNary Lomasney.
Indiana employs fifty thousand in wood industries earning twenty three million dollars. Cincinnati hosts The Tropical Company with vast Honduran banana lands. Sunderland sailor William Allen receives Stanhope medal for rescuing men from a fumes-filled still. Russia hosts a dominant shoe factory with large stock. A Revolutionary War claim of four hundred dollars liquidated by Treasury. interest totals over twelve thousand. French study of yellow fever seeks six thousand pounds for a scientific mission. London police “grafters” punished after Christmas bribes. ten inspectors demoted to constables.
A fragment describes the Amulet as a mystical token of love and attraction. It claims the Amulet guides single people to true love, strengthens marriage, aids those who have lost love, and can influence others through concealment and mental concentration.
A Boston letter from 1901 describes wearing the Amulet Love Token and an engagement, attributing the effect to mental suggestion or League influence. The author requests publication without naming the sender and notes the Amulet magazine will be sent upon payment. The letter is signed by Editor Daniel Boone Hayes.
Rock county farmers appear prosperous as the local treasurers report full tax collection in Lima with every cent of the levy paid, while Porter shows a delinquency of only 63 cents.
The Brest naval authorities auctioned off the old cruiser Arethuse recently struck from the French navy list. The vessel sold for 9708 pounds plus the standard 5 percent premium.
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