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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
6
Celebration of the Old Home in Maine closes with broad turnout and praised organization across cities. The Home Week tied returning sons and daughters to distant roots, proving a strong call for similar reunions in New England and highlighting the region’s compact communities and enduring home ties.
The Post warned Republicans that nominating a hired agent in the pay of a corporation would provoke consequences. The commentary contends Congress members are swayed by corporate influence and suggests efforts to muzzle party members. The author asserts the warned outcomes are now unfolding.
The piece criticizes Marcus Hanna for publicly declaring satisfaction with George Frisbie Hoar’s published position. It details Hoar’s long Senate tenure and contrasts Hoar’s republican integrity with Hanna’s alleged corruption in securing McKinley’s nomination and Senate seat. It questions Hanna’s influence over parties and lawmakers.
The piece in the Boston paper presents Hoar's harsh critique of Bryan and defense of McKinley’s policy. It portrays Hoar as driven by personal animosity toward Bryan while condemning the treaty and militarism, though the review also exposes Hoar’s own grievances and political stance.
The Greenhalge Club hearing a remarks filled debate about corporations and influence on legislation. The excerpt targets A L Powers and Bell Telephone, linking Williams critique of quasi public corporations to Bain Powers and Samuel L Powers, amid a push to nominate a candidate tied to the monopoly in Massachusetts.
The author condemns the Chinese government for lies to envoys in Pekin, noting imperial troops fired on legations and provisions were claimed while famine loomed. English observers doubted Chinese announcements, and only a self serving truth emerged regarding ministers. The piece warns of Western imperial ambitions in Asia and the lessons to learn.
The column observes autumn hints amid seasonal signs and mentions Commissioner Martin’s late ice arrival. It cites crowds at a cold water fountain near the Old State House and public consumption. It notes marriages and academic ties of notable residents and hints at health warnings about improper disposal of dead rats in the city.
A collection of observations includes deceased city rodents on a Winthrop square street, guests arriving at Banff Hotel from Boston and Worcester, weather chatter about colder Sundays, a New York blacksmith’s tragic end, a Havana bound Cuban teacher’s cooking utensil purchases, and a humorous encounter with Senator Hanna. Also anecdotes of Chelsea telephone delays, apples crop expectations, Cuban teachers adopting American cooking gear, and a North Union station misdirected ride with a determined motorman and a persistent little old lady.
A collage of tiny tidbits notes customs in Holland for serving after meals, Japan’s smoking age proposal, Norway rail fare privileges, and aluminium fireproof curtains for theatres. It recalls golf ball insulation, London’s new phone system, Missouri tomato crops, drought cures, and a Philippines census estimate.
A compact feature notes the Sunday Post hosting a Conditions Competition titled Es Dees Stress. It outlines entries, judging criteria, and the event's role in showcasing local talent through narrative pieces.
Jack Schuyler, a dedicated writer, nears blindness while pursuing a great novel titled The Great American Novel. His wife Theodora aids him, sharing the dream, comforting him after his setback, and later finishes the final part, announcing a joint future as authors and confirming their partnership in fame.
The passage notes Cuban women buy the Poat on Sundays for its love stories, praising the paper’s appeal and its appeal to readers who enjoy romance features.
The text notes a population with mixed and Indian races, a literacy gap where many cannot read or write, and 63 languages spoken. It cites 95,000 cabin passengers crossing the Atlantic to Europe this year, with average expenditures around $300, totaling near $30,000,000. Also mentions Copenhagen round tower relocation and Chinese endurance.
A historical report records over 170 earthquakes observed between November 1, 188 and October 31, 1899 near Quarto Florence. The data reflects seismic activity in the region and spans a full year of observations.
In a rural vignette a passenger recalls a bird dog tale aboard a steamboat. A prank leads to a found mongrel being delivered to a wholesale store, then cleaned and rehomed to a grateful owner whose dog gains vigor and a new life.
Ridith notes Ethel accuses a failure as Penelope’s husband joins Tammany Hall. Goodness me remarks that she married him to reform him. The fragment suggests political reform tensions and social commentary.
A conversation reveals a passenger concealed a small item. A porter searches No 6 and uncovers a ring used to hide the bite of chewing gum. The woman smiles and thanks the porter for locating the item.
A Southern gentleman learns a strong price for a mint julep after a bartender claims the two mint filled glasses use up Colorado's mint crop. The humorous exchange ends with the pride of Southern mixing and a surprising charge.
A Kansas town opera house manager bragged of selling a big crowd for a cheap repertory troupe. Opening night drew few patrons as the manager locked the exit doors, trapping 200 would be customers in the lobby while the show played on. The tale accompanies a second anecdote about a bird dog gifted by friends to a salesman.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain shows a garbled note about a hawk or hawnd saw left by a hand, with unclear context and missing details.
A Washington Star quip shows a new grocer arguing that fresh eggs are by definition nice and that current stock matters most. The exchange highlights brisk business talk and the pride of a newcomer in the grocery trade.
A light exchange aboard a lone ship notes fatigue with card games and a plan to play golf. The crew jokes the captain mentioned bunkers keeping the idea afloat as a humorous naval moment.
In a Chicago Post excerpt a man claims women lack economy of labor while a woman retorts with a jab about a nightly curtain lecture. The exchange notes the failure to adopt new devices like the phonograph.
A fragment from the Boston Home Journal notes Dolly claims she is enjoying embroidery work and getting along splendidly with it, implying no men are present. The brief sketch centers on her social posture and the role of leisure craft in seaside leisure.
A Chicago Times Herald quip contrasts professional and amateur golfers, noting the pro gets paid for his blame foolishness in a concise exchange. The line underscores the humor around money and skill in golf culture.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer clip contrasts a household gas stove accident at dawn with a tragicomical exchange about a father’s missing blessing due to a toothache, highlighting domestic mishaps and family dynamics.
A readable fragment lists dishes including oranges, croquettes, pickles, rolls, rye bread, doughnuts, cheese, coffee, oyster stew, tomato salad, olives, white bread, butter, baked bananas and cream for lunch and dinner. It also mentions bluefish, red onion and orange pudding with garbled text.
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