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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1901

Page

6

Boston Post subscription rates and address changes

The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription rates with yearly and shorter terms, notes that all subscriptions must be prepaid and can be discontinued at expiration, provides editorial and business office addresses in Boston, and directs readers to notify if delivery is irregular. Publisher: A. Grozter.

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City rejoices in General Collins victory defeat of Republicans and Democratic work praised

The piece credits Boston voters for Collins pluratliy while highlighting Democratic organizers like James Donovan Corbett and ex-Mayors Matthews and Quincy. It criticizes the Republican committee for disorganization and notes varied newspaper stances. Overall, praise for Collins and broad bouquets of credit.

Collins Boston James Donovan Democratic City Committee Corbett Gaston Hamlin Gargan Republican City Committee Boston Journal the Transcript The Globe Herald

House committee shifts weaken New England influence

Speaker Henderson announced changes to the Ways and Means Committee aimed at Babcock of Wisconsin, a known protectionist foe. A Republican tariff advocate replaces an independent Democrat, creating a pro trust majority and limiting McCall of Massachusetts. The move weakens New England representation and may curb action on tariff removal for hides, prompting broader industry concerns.

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A GOOD CITIZEN Hart Returns To Private Life After Service

The Hon. Thomas N. Hart will resume private citizenship, returning with enhanced capability from two years in public service. The former appointee reflects on his governance experience, noting growth in administrative mastery and widened perspectives that will inform his continued public-minded activities.

Thomas N. Hart

Hart Receives Praise For City Leadership And Character

The passage lauds Thomas N. Hart as an upright, diligent, and community-spirited leader. It argues his performance as Mayor enhances his value as a private citizen and urges continued public service by exemplifying how merit transcends office. It emphasizes his respected character and belief that citizens should work for Boston’s good whether in or out of office.

Mr. Hart Hart Boston Thomas N. Hart

Boston elects General Collins mayor in record plurality

General Collins won Boston mayoral election by the largest plurality ever, about 19,000, in the city’s biggest vote total. The result reflects dissatisfaction with the current administration and broad support across parties, signaling a citywide mandate beyond partisan lines. Collins vows to govern for all citizens without factional influence.

Boston Collins Boston Democracy

Observant Citizen notes and local curiosities from Waltham

The Observant Citizen reports on local people and events in Waltham including William B Farwell’s 26th wedding anniversary, reflections on aging by Colonel Higginson, preparations for a High School class decennial dinner, a dramatic incident with Mr Victor Kola stopping runaway horses, and various social notes. It also mentions Boston Press Club meeting and light humor from city life, with several brief anecdotes and items from Worcester to Scranton.

William B. Farwell Waltham Thomas Wentworth Higginson Victor Kola Dudley Street George E. Curley

Jimmie Arnold Wins Bettie Mason With Humor

The story follows Jimmie Arnold a lively town character famed for his humor and odd scrapes. In a tense meeting with Bettie Mason he attempts to win her heart by proving he can make her laugh yet restraint and silence reveal her consent in a comic, heartfelt moment.

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Unprecedented Boston Mayoral Vote Shows Large Opposition

The newspaper notes extraordinary returns from yesterday's Boston mayoral election. About 8,000 total votes were cast for the two leading candidates, with General Collins winning by a 19,000 plurality, a record for the city.

Boston Collins Nathan Matthews, Jr Moody Merrill

Boston Mayor Election Pluralities Through the Years

The text notes historic pluralities in Boston mayoral races, highlighting Hugh O'Brien in 18 percent with 8698 votes, Hart's 6460 lead in 1891, and Matthews’ large plurality amid lower overall turnout. It argues Collins will be seated as the choice of the city’s broad electorate, more so than predecessors.

Hugh O'Brien Boston Hart Collins Matthews Times Paine Furniture CO Canal Street

Life and Hope in a Bleak World Poem and Local Notices

A clipped humorous column from the Bingville Bugle mixes a reflective life poem about fate and joy with local items. It notes Hez Dewberry postponing a county seat trip, praises Squire Jim Hayward for justice of the peace, recalls a lawsuit plea, and mentions church, fashion, and grocery-store chatter alongside presidential discourse and community events.

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Mystery in Death of Ex Priest and Brother

Maurice Fitzgerald aged 0 and his brother Edward Fitzgerald 46 were found dead in bed at 87 Kneeland street. Police and physicians call the death a mystery with autopsy pending. Both likely died Sunday night with no violence or gas in building.

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Boston Vessel Lost. Mecosta Of Boston Totals Loss

The Clyde line steamer New York arrived from San Domingo with Captain Smith and six Mecosta crewmen aboard. The Mecosta, a 199 ton Boston schooner built in 1864, ran ashore at Puerto Plata on Nov. 23 while leaving port for Gonaives Haiti to load and was a total loss.

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