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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as a regional Democratic paper serving New England readers with coverage of politics, society, and daily news through a 19th century lens.
The article reviews a good year for the town noting comfort in daily life, rising commerce, fair wages, and strong education. It celebrates political return to Democratic norms and calls for improvement in the new year. It wishes a prosperous, peaceful transition as 1901 ends and 1902 begins.
The United States moves to reassure neutrality amid Cuban political rivalry as Cubans vote for president and the Senate and electors. Palma is favored, Maso's supporters protest possible foul play, and observers hope the vote reflects the popular will with universal male suffrage at 21.
A New York blamed undervaluation tale is dismissed as jealous nonsense. The piece notes Boston's rise as a trucking hub for wool and machinery due to its manufacturing base. It argues New York cannot compete in wool, machinery, or cotton and woollen distribution. The Boston port’s independence is asserted.
Democratic members of the State House plan to press Speaker Myers for more equitable committee placement. They argue last year’s distribution favored Republicans and fear the pattern will worsen with a larger minority. The piece stresses legislative control rests with the majority and urges fair recognition of the minority.
Local Chinese residents in Boston are reportedly contributing to a fund to oppose the re enactment of the exclusion law. The effort follows an assessment by the Six Companies of San Francisco, and the community is responding to the appeal.
The piece argues the Six Companies are dominant on the Chinese question and rejects hiring a lobby as futile. It notes strong advocacy from Wu and Sunyone Pang, but says Congress will not be swayed by money or paid influence. The author condemns attempts at manipulating opinion through lobbying.
The Times notes war clouds with Germany over Venezuela debt but downplays immediate US intervention. President Roosevelt warns the US won’t guarantee South American states against punishment, while cautioning that occupation by Germany could test the Monroe doctrine. The piece suggests future trouble may arise if conflict escalates.
A observant citizen notes that if all Boston’s December rain had fallen as snow and remained, the depth would be 6 feet 612 inches. The piece mixes local irony, political quips, horse news, and a child’s penny joke from Dorchester.
On the French steamship La Champagne which arrived today was Jules Cambon the French ambassador who has been home on a four months leave. He will go to Washington tomorrow.
Mr John E Redmond M P chairman of the Irish parliamentary party writes Colonel William H Donovan of the Ninth Regiment to express thanks for the honor shown to him and his colleagues McHugh and O'Donnell during their recent visit to Boston by the regiment.
A collage of humorous quips, notes, and reflections from a 1902 New Year era column. It mixes verse with short sketches, weather whimsy, and playful lines about time, progress, and everyday life. References to figures like Schley and Dewey appear alongside domestic jokes and Uncle Josh’s views.
The Royal Arcanum Club held its 111th dinner and meeting at the Parker House with over 160 members present. Dr Herbert C Deans presided and introduced Thomas H Bibber who entertained with songs and monologues as Henry S Treadwell spoke on fraternal insurance and Banks M Davison performed a concluding quick step “When Dewey Comes Sailing Home With Schley Flurrah Hurrah.”
A college debtor seeks help and becomes head waiter at a Magnolia hotel. Fred Prince saves Madeline Blossom from drowning, sparks a romance with her, while her strict aunt schemes to marry her to Charlie Pratt. Comedy and romance unfold as the friends navigate wealth, status, and love.
Maryland councils of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics awarded Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley a diamond studded medal at his Washington apartments. The presentation, by a council committee led by Rev. C. F. Wyatt, honored his services and his role in the July third engagement that redrew continental geographical lines.
The Board of Aldermen passed an order raising Building Commissioner Damrell’s pay from 5000 to 6000. Alderman Dyar presented the measure amid smiles, noting Damrell’s friendship and service. The council also raised Clerk O’Kane’s salary to 7500 and the mayor vetoed a hospital department ordinance over a clause regarding the hospital’s status.
The article offers a traditional Christmas cake recipe with butter sugar vanilla milk flour eggs and baking powder, plus a frosting and star candle decoration. It instructs folding in egg whites and decorating with holly, ending with a note about lighting candles on the cake. Alice E Whitaker.
A large gathering of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 108 convened at John Winthrop Hall Tremont Street to discuss the eight hour law and a $8.50 daily wage. Committee talks with contractors planned. speakers included President Frank McCarthy secretary F. D. Driscoll and Frank Foster. an entertainment followed.
The Dominion Iron and Steel Company produced the first steel cast in Sydney tonight. The inaugural pour weighed 30 tons and experts who witnessed it praised the steel as of excellent quality.
Dover New Hampshire December reports show 3800 Cocheco mill workers nearing a strike led by 19 year old Nora Frances O Connor, hailed as union president. Women reportedly guide the action while men and other workers prepare for a protracted dispute over lower wages and new flannelette production. The company counters with resistance to union talks, even as local businesses seek settlement to avert a citywide walkout. The effort mobilizes hundreds of workers, with pickets planned near the mill at dawn.
London dispatch reports Miss Portia Wright denying any settlement in her breach of promise suit against the Duke of Manchester. She asserts the case has progressed too far for compromise and that a January hearing is promised, stating it will be a fight to a finish.
The government weighs a possible seizure of antique hangings embroidery and tapestries valued by a New York merchant Vittal Benquist at $5000 but appraised by officials at at least $16000. London shipments and Boston use are noted with hearings in New York sustaining Boston officials. The case hints at a higher value than first claimed amid ongoing legal action. Fathers Day banquet at Porter Church featured General Curtis Guild on Army reforms with other clergy delivering addresses.
Forefathers' Day activities were held by the Old Colony Congregational Club in Brockton with a gathering that honored colonial heritage. The event featured local speakers, reflections on early settlers, and community fellowship as residents marked the occasion.
A promotional note asserts Moxie aids digestion when taken with meals and nourishes stomach nerves and the body’s nerves. It claims the drink supports digestion, acts as a food for nerves, and suits winter consumption as a non alcoholic American home beverage sold by MIRRORS AND GLASS at L. COHN & CO 15 Haverhill St.
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