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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
6
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State Senate rejected the amendatory bill to tighten corrupt practices rules. A new provision would require sworn statements of expenditures to prove exemption limits, closing a loophole where reports are evaded. The present law is deemed worthless unless made effective or repealed.
The Manufacturers' Association convention closes with a banquet at Mechanics Hall featuring a cabinet delegation and the Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang. He is expected to deliver a notable after dinner address reflecting his scholarly diplomacy and Asian trade influence, making the Boston event both intellectual and commercial.
The Music Hall gathering centers on John D. Long as Vice Presidential candidate with the rest of the convention prearranged. Massachusetts figures resist forced Roosevelt placement, while抵 monopolizing debate over Second-term choices.
The text asserts the demand for Secretary Long's nomination is so emphatic that evasion is impossible. It emphasizes strong public pressure and political consequence for noncompliance.
The piece argues the new Porto Rico civil government act empowers the U S president to approve or annul all franchises, controls governor appointments, and allocates a $2 million congressional grant. It contends McKinley, with Hanna as key adviser, uses this to extend imperial authority and pursue re election.
Within hours of his ouster Quay won formal Republican endorsement in Harrisburg, receiving a certificate of integrity and a nomination for his Senate seat. The convention also backed McKinley and instructed delegates to support him, signaling Quay’s continued control and prompting questions about Hanna's anti Quay vote and possible motives.
The Observant Citizen notes a Wednesday matinee at the Columbia Theatre with Alice Nielsen, Pauline Hall, Marie Dressler, Lulu Glaser, and others in attendance. Observations include Paul Steindorff and William Broderick among the audience, plus a humorous aside about courting risk and clothing evidence.
A street brawl erupts as two youths fight amid a cheering crowd, police intervening after minutes of chaos. The report then shifts to notes from Boston and Toledo events, including Mayor Samuel M. Jones speaking on shorter workdays, socialist ideas, and election stance. Additional items cover a humorous State Board of Health mishap, a new bust of ex Governor Ames at the State House, hotel-news for Mr. Brooks, and Senator Hoar's Boston visit and health.
A collage of witty exchanges and quips from Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington papers. Jabs at royal pomp, train etiquette, drunken antics, marriage myths, city life, and corporate influence offer a snapshot of light humor and social banter across cities.
In a Southern setting, Cora Harris, beloved daughter of Colonel Harris, is courted by Bert Shaw and James Drew. Shaw wins Cora but James Drew loves her too. After a dramatic dance and betrayal, Shaw enlists as a surgeon, Drew falls ill with fever, and both men face peril. Cora helps Shaw at his bedside as fate weaves tragedy into love.
From the white pine regions of Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan last year over six billion feet of lumber were cut plus timber for hallway ties poles pulp and other products. Newark New Jersey meadow reclamation plans were submitted by thirteen experts and engineers from across the country.
Gustave Charpentier the French composer known for Louise attracts attention in Paris not for his looks but his music. Prince Heinrich of Germany, eldest son of the Hohenzollerns, is christened Heinrich Viktor Friedrich with a distinguished godparent list including the Emperor, Empress, Queen Victoria’s successor, and various royals.
The House voted 87 to 60 to strike the entire pneumatic tube service appropriation from the post office bill. Representative Moody of Massachusetts led the charges, decrying high rents and stock payments linked to the tube companies and alleging improper favors to a member of Congress.
The Walker Club presented Moliere's The Miser as a high tribute to institute talent. Henry Fielding's translation and Professor Bates rearrangement enhanced the 17th century comedy. A 1200 student cast highlighted the love plots of Lovegold and Frederick alongside Mariana and other roles.
The National House of Representatives struck from the post office appropriation the entire funding for pneumatic tube service, surprising federal officials and Boston businessmen. The Boston system, operated by a local company, connects the central post office to North Union Station and could be cut off from June 1 if no funds are allocated to extend to Terminal depot. The company planned a new branch to the Terminal depot, but the present appropriation may end the service.
Daily Table hints detail a breakfast lunch and dinner plan with items like fruit oats and broiled steak plus a baked potato technique. The note instructs selecting baking potatoes trimming ends scooping centers mixing with butter salt and hot milk then returning to skins and browning. Miss Annie Kiely of Charlestown Massachusetts signs the piece.
Queen Victoria spent her last day in Ireland quietly. She left the Vice-regal lodge at noon and, after a short train to Kingstown, embarked on the royal yacht escorted by the channel fleet. She is to sail for England and is due to arrive at Windsor Friday morning.
At the sixth congressional Republican convention in Newburyport Joseph N. Peterson of Salem and Walter B. Hopkinson of Newburyport were chosen as delegates. Levi L. H. Taylor of Haverhill and Solomon Jacobs of Gloucester were elected alternates. The group favored pursuing all honorable means to secure John Long’s nomination for Vice President.
John A. O'Shea aged 64 a senior member of John A. O'Shea & Co died suddenly at his home 49 Chelsea Street East Boston from apoplexy He was born in Ireland and survived by seven sons and two daughters The funeral will be held from the Church of the Holy Redeemer Saturday forenoon
The twelfth annual reunion of the Massachusetts Association of Working Women's Clubs was held at Parker Memorial Hall Berkeley Street. Addresses were delivered by Miss Edith M. Howes president of the organization Miss Charlotte Coffyn Wilkinson secretary of the National League of Women Workers and Rev Denis O Callahan of St Augustine's Church South Stone. The program included officer reports and musical selections by Misses Ryan Edith M Howes O M E Rowe and Lil.
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