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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents itself as a Democratic newspaper serving New England with a mission driven stance and a distinctive motto indicating resolute, independent reporting.
The piece reviews conflicting tallies of Twenty sixth Regiment losses in the Philippines. It notes 1259 started, 975 mustered out, leaving 38 unaccounted. estimates range from 2 to 56 deaths, with many dying of disease. It critiques ceremonial vessels and praises the craft’s primal purpose in showcasing material force.
A Boston plea urges cutting gas rate from one dollar to seventy five cents per thousand cubic feet. Proponents argue current charges exploit the public and fund inflated corporate profits, while noting no formal gas investigation is planned this year. The call is for immediate rate relief.
Two years after British consols peaked at 11 1 2 the new loan is offered at 4 1 2. It runs twenty two years with 23 4 percent for two years and 21 2 percent thereafter before tax. The issue gains despite high wartime spending, showing global confidence in British finances amid US sympathy for the Boers and US oversubscription.
The piece argues Britain may protest an export duty on coal though it could lower domestic prices and help consumers. It notes Americans could boost exports to counter Britain’s policy as US mines produce about 227 million tons annually, with 8 million sent abroad and 4 million more produced than Britain.
A London Field dispute disrupts the cup race enthusiasm. Critics argue the class creates an unhealthy yacht type, pointing to measurement methods that favor risky designs and may harm the sport.
Havana constitutional delegates arrive in Washington to press for immediate Cuban independence. The Cuban convention claims nine tenths of Cubans demand independence and refuse to accept terms allowing continued U.S. military occupation, while the president faces congressional constraints. The meeting could clarify public support and pressure.
An anecdote recounts President Cleveland arranging a flattering letter to Secretary Olney for Pratt, who then meets Olney under the rule against interviews. Cleveland doubts the ploy, Pratt smiles, and both have a laugh. The scene shifts to Boston politics as Police Commissioner Clark shouts “Next gent,” unsettling the narrator.
The New England departs for Liverpool with John Hare's English theatrical company aboard, alongside Mormon missionaries en route to Germany. Also noted are rides for Vice President Roosevelt, a shift in European tax rules, and various local society notes including a parrot theft and exhibitions by Mrs. Daggett at Copley Hall.
A Boston reporter recounts a debut at Miss Alten's home where the father and mother seem poised yet a backstory emerges. The tale traces Mrs Allen’s elopement, her husband’s ruin, and a confessing reporter who reveals he is the debutante’s father after a dramatic admission.
A to Z of meals listed for breakfast lunch and dinner with recipes for chartreuse of chicken and date pudding. The note includes a home kitchen method by A Butler and Mrs J at Linden Avenue Malden Massachusetts.
A collage of curious notes covers military logistics in Paris, early rail travel, and social issues. It mentions Paris stores arming troops with millions of rounds, Chinese living habits, a Dresden to Leipsic railway milestone, Detroit undertaker union notices, 1887 drunkenness laws, rural mail delivery changes, and a Maryland county experiment with free city delivery.
A late night Thirteenth street car scene features a wealthy looking couple with a baby and a fashionable dog. The man toys with the infant prompting outraged passengers before the dog reveals the ruse, then the couple departs. A city note adds Uncle Zeke’s cautionary tale about confidence games and a police fake.
A quoted seeress apologizes for dissatisfaction with a revealed future as she explains a rate reduction from 60 to 39 cents. The payment dispute hinges on an 11 cent difference, with a joke about a royal future balanced by the price cut.
A verse fragment recalls a separated couple reuniting at a large stately party after six months apart. She prepares with care though nerves show as she contemplates the reunion and the discreet resolution of their divided hearts. The scene hints at lingering romance and social propriety.
Spring house cleaning means carpet sweepers in high use. Bissell models headline the sale with bold prices listed, including the Standard Sweeper at 2.50 and the Boudoir sweeper at 3.50, with availability noted at our store in Grand Rapids.
Wringers unveils Hub-wood frame models Crown Jewels-wood frame and Laundry Queen革 wood frame with reversible option Bicycle ball bearing unit priced at 3.50 and 5 year warranty on Our Special Guarantee at 5.00 offers.
An itemized sale listing offers 24x34 etchings with a 4 inch gilt framed corner and other print subjects. Prices shown include 50 dollars for select pieces and 3.50 dollars for subject sets. The catalog includes color photos and various enclosures with noted valuations and quantities.
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