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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents itself as a leading Democratic voice in New England, aligning with party perspectives and reporting regional affairs with a progressive stance.
A Massachusetts voter issue asks whether city clerks should have three year terms. Boston supports current one year terms aligning with alderman elections. The debate covers public accountability, elections, and potential direct vote reform, set against civil service reforms and upcoming league addresses.
Mayor Hart claims to favor strict compliance with civil service law yet past actions show illegal appointment methods in the street department to evade the law. Attorney General Knowlton criticized the method as illegal and the mayor deflected responsibility. He later supported referendums on big public works, while his tax and debt bill for Boston involved multi‑million expenditures and resisted a referendum. Some agents allegedly offered city jobs to sway votes in the Legislature. Opinions appear to shift quickly around elections.
The Boston Democratic slate for the school committee is praised as intelligent and independent, free of log rolling or entangling alliances. It emphasizes faithful service, continuity with proven board members, and inclusion of underrepresented groups, arguing it represents the city’s majority.
The National Civil Service Reform League plans its first annual meeting in this city next week under auspicious conditions. The narrative credits reforms under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt and highlights William Dudley Foulke’s role in exposing Civil Service violations.
President Roosevelt's congressional message is praised for its style yet criticized for vague concrete asks. The piece notes emphasis on anti anarchist measures, questions on federal power over trusts and reciprocity, and a strong stance on Cuba. It warns of costly spending if Congress fully adopts the program while highlighting political friction between the executive and Congress.
The Beverly chief of police William A. Ferguson, once focused on crime catching, now delivers talks to religious groups. He spoke at the Beverly Y M C A on the unexpectedly humorous topic Temptations Confronting Beverly Boys, addressing how the town’s cosmopolitan mix shapes behavior.
A clipped Bingville Bugle item laments pride in a lover and the beauty of a poetical verse. It also reports on a local theater production of Uncle Tom's Cabin enjoyed by the town’s elite and humorously mocks town personalities including Seth Dewberry and Clem Wilson in a running column of local notices.
The piece lists paid subscriptions and money owed, a church social upcoming, local gossip about Miss Milly Wood and Abner Wilson, a barber’s county trip, and assorted witty exchanges. It notes questions about weather and seasons, a matrimonial match for Young Corbett, and a humorous retort about milk prices and a Christmas gift with ten dollars. It mentions Queen Wilhelmina and Scribbles.
Jing Wing hides earnings from a tough week and plans to impress Miss Dane with money. A police raid on Jim Kee’s den erupts in chaos as Chinamen are rounded up and led to the station. Jing Wing returns to a ruined trunk and a reverent crush of ambition.
A Chinatown tale follows Jing Wing who after a $600 cash theft evades police by locating Jim Kee’s secret stash. He retrieves hidden money, hides it in his laundry, and plans to win Miss Dane while keeping a mission life. His dream of wealth is tempered by Miss Dane’s absence and Jing Wing’s tidy, hopeful routine.
Special lot of India effects at, each.
Readable line lists brown leather leggings and slippers with prices of 1.50 and 2.00. No additional context or dates provided.
50 gross Flashskin Cloths advertised for cleaning all kinds of silver. Regular price 25 cents per pair. Our price is not fully shown. likely two for a promotional bundle.
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