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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
6
The article markets ready to wear men’s clothing highlighting tailored pieces and inexpensive options. It promotes frock coats, golf suits, Raglan coats, overcoats, and a range of fabrics with prices from 1.95 to 32 dollars. It emphasizes quality, variety, and value for different tastes and budgets.
Men’s footwear store advertises Puritan Shoes at 3.00 with a money back guarantee. It claims better value than 3.50 shoes and 50 cents cheaper than elsewhere. The ground floor shop on Summer Street features 18 styles sizes 5.5 to 11, widths A to HE in Russia calf and various calf leathers. Boots or Oxfords priced 3.00 per pair.
Golf supplies list shows Varden clubs at 2.50 for drivers and 2.00 for irons plus Dunns at 1.50 for woods and irons. The McKenzie sticks go for 1.50 but cost a dollar. Various ball brands include Henley Eureka Ocobo Agrippa Varsity Musselburgh Silvertown Varden Flier Spaulding Craigpark.
The piece argues Quay's Senate followers can stop a proposed law blamed on Hanna and urges vengeance against him as a righteous move to prevent a crisis driven policy.
The Massachusetts Republican convention praises ex Governor John D. Long for the national ticket. Delegates are urged to honor the Commonwealth and the nation by nominating Long alongside President McKinley, though ultimate approval depends on Marcus A. Hanna’s judgment.
A clash emerges between resolutions backed by Attorney General Knowlton and remarks by Convention chair Gillett on Porto Rico and the Philippines. The discussion contrasts full constitutional citizenship with a test of "capacity" before granting rights, prompting questions about the Republican party's stance toward English, American, or Malay models.
Representative Samuel W. McCall denounces the Ohio and Massachusetts Republican platforms for lacking clear policy on foreign affairs and constitutional liberty. He warns against surrendering home liberty to justify domination abroad and declares true patriotism requires preserving American principles.
The article notes Quay’s removal from his Senate seat and its potential impact on Hanna’s ship subsidy bill. It suggests strained ties with McKinley, hints at possible Senate revenge, and outlines Hanna’s plan to push the subsidy bill this session to secure campaign support before sending it to the House for passage or obstruction.
The dinner and speeches by Cabinet members and Wu Ting-fang highlighted trade between the United States and China. Wu outlined open door reciprocity and warned against excluding Chinese merchants as relations evolve. Visiting manufacturers leave with favorable impressions of Boston and the convention's beneficial outcomes.
The text assesses ongoing political measures as open to debate while affirming broad consensus on the prosperous condition of industry in the United States with no dissent.
The column mixes anecdotes about Boston society, including sympathy for the Barnet children with diphtheria, a wind disrupted picture carrier, Dan Daly's stage acrobatics and insurance pitch, Maud Paradis visiting Lowell, rude cash handling, Adolph Rothchild’s Jacksonville departure, and assorted remarks on club events, civic figures, and a police case.
Emma Roberts tells of Jack Carruthers and Elsie Champlin meeting at a studio party in Boston, later reuniting in New York after years apart as life separates and then binds them again. The tale follows their walks through courtship, travel, and eventual marriage with family intrigue surfacing at a social gathering.
Empress Frederick returns to Germany after six months in Italy and improved health. Empress Eugenie owns the steam yacht Thistle, famed in the Mediterranean. William Warldorf Astor's son nears inheritance of about 200 million dollars. John Jacob Astor's son may receive over 75 million. Ex Queen Liliuokalani publishes a private edition of The Hawaiian Creation, seeking copyright in the Library of Congress.
The article notes rumors Joseph Chamberlain may visit the country after the South African War as a vacation. It mentions R. D. Blackmore as a famed chess player, Governor Loundsbury of Connecticut as an active horseman, Lord Kelvin being honored as honorary colonel of a new South Africa bound volunteer corps. Major Crompton to lead, and Marshal Halstead visiting from Birmingham with lingering ties to newspapers.
A collage of wry quips and cartoon captions from early 20th century papers. The jokes play on names, travel, war news, and social manners with characters like Uncle Eben and a vizier debating peace and progress.
Regional notes report Lompoc California growing mustard with 2000 acres under cultivation supporting about 200 farmers. Other items mention petrified Arizona wood mantels, Prussian royal table linen, Russia dance etiquette, and a Fairfield Maine shopper whose clothing was made entirely by his mother.
Daily table hints list banana cream cracked wheat with cream minced veal on toast hot rolls doughnuts coffee dinner asparagus soup breaded lamb lettuce lemon dressing potato souttle and more with rhubarb cream cranberry jelly and dessert. Miss Irene Hall at 810 Ferry Street Maiden provides stock from veal shank recipe notes and serving instructions.
The text laments false comfort and polished words that numb conscience and manipulate the public. It cites persuasiveness eroding reason, faith, and civic life as seductive siren songs mask a chaotic moral state. WILLIAM Hayward GA GA
Imported to sell for 75c each 506 Men’s Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, well made and full sizes Drawers have double seats First Floor
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