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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
4
A fragment notes numbers passing 150000 in a local context with terse references to a market or milestone. Names, places, and events are unclear in the OCR garble, but the tone suggests a statistical milestone or threshold.
The article states Youtsey will be next tried for a fatal shooting allegedly instigated by the Republican Secretary of State. It notes Governor Taylor, indicted and a fugitive in Indiana, and questions whether Governor Mount will honor the surrender requisition after the trial’s outcome.
The article notes preliminary census figures show Chicago around 1.695 million by the national count but about 2.0 million per Chicago police estimates. New York reports 3,437,002 in its expanded area, with communities feeling undercounted. It credits care and honesty in counting, suggests growth is natural, and expects overall population rise over ten years.
Editorial argues the New York disturbances were violence by a lawless element targeting Black residents. It accuses police of siding with rioters, unjustly arresting primarily Black victims, and failing to curb mob leaders, signaling a deep demoralization in the city’s law enforcement.
The piece argues that no civilized power will tolerate Pekin as China’s capital. It supports moving the government to a reachable city such as Nankin, to ensure protection of diplomats and deter legation sieges. Persia is dismissed as unsuitable for the foreign capital location.
Editorial urges extraordinary precautions for President McKinley’s safety and strict measures against anarchist influences. It argues stronger immigration controls and public opinion backing the expulsion of suspect individuals, noting the danger of contagion from assassination.
The jury at Georgetown Kentucky found Caleb Powers guilty of murder in the first degree for the assassination of Governor Goebel. The verdict is described as a unique and notable triumph for law and justice, amid a case involving alleged conspirators within top state offices. The unanimous verdict drew support from both political allies and opponents, signaling a dramatic turning point in the Goebel affair.
A Lexington visitor proposed planting a clinging vine at the tree planted by ex president Grant to cover its dead, leafless form while preserving its historical features. The note mentions local figures Hallett Gilberte, August Vatter, Arthur Michael and others, with varied city, state, and travel references.
Rufus Gilbert and Rachel Weston, longtime correspondents, finally declare love after a decade of misread signals. A telegram of “2:30 p m” prompts a Wednesday meeting where they reveal their feelings and marry, sailing together soon aboard the Kensington.
The Post features The Yellow Man tale about the Boxers secret society in China. It claims to reveal hidden workings from a former member, with three cents buying the first chapters of the story in yesterday’s Sunday Post.
A humorous Detroit Free Press fragment recounts a blue dressed narrator and an eligible young man as an alarm clock mishap derails a private campaign. The scene shifts through city papers and a suspendered boarder line with quips about licenses and incubators.
Weary Willy proclaims the new golf champion after noting the rival’s record. The New Recruit asks about the champion’s score while Willy jokes about the thefts of clubs balls caps and medals over four weeks.
A Kansas City Star quip mocks mispronouncing a Chinese seaport name, joking about snuff and recognition of foreign places in a playful exchange.
A hotel guest rails against unusual names including Jedekiah Ezekial Squeeldock Passamaquoddy Maine, claiming such names are heathen and should be wiped off the earth. The clerk records the guest’s name as requested.
A man questions licenses for activities including farming pigeons and selling them. The official explains no license is needed to raise pigeons or substitute chickens if the place is kept clean and neighbors are not objecting. The exchange ends with confirmation that the rights remain the same.
A drug clerk recalls a customer demanding a bottle of Phosphate with dignity, only to be mocked by a gaggle in a junk shop. The man leaves, claiming to know better drugstores, while bystanders call it a refined intoxication and a well bred exit.
A miscellany notes quirky facts from around the world. It cites legal rulings on animals. It lists ships and vessels that have faded from prominence. It mentions migrations to South Africa due to drought in Queensland and stock losses to droughts. It covers weather patterns, industry costs, and small technological inventions.
Menu style list of lunch and dinner items followed by a recipe for apple tapioca pudding and fruit serving notes. Includes a signed stamp from A Brown of 19 North Beacon Street Allston.
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