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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
4
The Sunday Post notes Liberals fear for British possessions as Boers invade. It says Liberals may back the government in driving out invaders while pondering whether U S mediation could end the conflict and its slaughter.
The Legislature plans thorough inquiries into Boston gas operations the sypsy moth and the Metropolitan Water Board. It aims for open, impartial scrutiny with findings by early July and warns against indifference or favoritism in committee handling.
The Massachusetts House moved to investigate Boston gas pricing. The inquiry seeks the cost of production and distribution and all contracts of gas companies to establish an equitable price. Public view holds current rates as extortionate and aims to cut the price from one dollar per thousand cubic feet.
The text argues that while Liberal leaders appear united in backing the war to repel invasion, this does not imply approval of conquering the Transvaal or Orange Free State nor Chamberlain's territorial expansion policy in South Africa. It suggests the opposition seeks vigorous war conduct without endorsement of imperial gains.
A Massachusetts legislature proposal mirrors Michigan's anti trust statute aiming to regulate trusts and combinations in restraint of trade. The measure, debated on the last day for new bills, seeks to protect state interests from alien corporations and align with national sentiment.
The piece denounces Kentucky chaos with no functioning government and armed factions controlling the capitol. It condemns violence and lawlessness, warning the nation that assassination and lynching threaten the state and urging a reckoning on licentious politics.
This morning the Dominion New England departs from Charlestown docks for the Mediterranean as crowds gather, and passenger lists near completion. Weather chances look favorable in about 48 hours for the voyagers' voyage.
The piece notes the retirement trend of Confederate Senators as Mr. West ends his term, marking the exit of the last such figure from political life. It also recalls Burr’s near cabinet appointment, Bates’ fluency in Philippine dialects, a Bath parson who reenters military service, and a Kruger remark to Dr. Clark praising reverence for Jesus Christ.
Editors report renewed feud settlements in Kentucky as the Bravediggers seek higher pay for longer hours. Senator Trur faces scrutiny per Minister Barrett, yet his talk remains voluble. Mr. Hanna calls on contributors to fund corruption relief in a timely appeal.
A Dorchester notice lists daily meals including breakfast items such as oranges cream of wheat and broiled steak and lunch with egg salad thin sliced bread and butter plus preserved plums and jelly roll dinners feature tomato soup roast beef mashed potatoes creamed onions celery and macaroni with cheese suet pudding and coffee signed G A Chase of 15 Centre Avenue Dorchester Masa.
A poor widow and her daughter Helen move from city society to a cottage. Helen receives two letters one offers a bank position and the other from Philip Dane asking for marriage. A mix up with envelopes leads to a bittersweet revelation and a joyous reunion with Philip at the end.
A miscellany notes steady amusement and trade facts. Manila sees strong beer demand, while Switzerland ships seventeen cheese varieties abroad. Over sixteen years ending July 1, 1899, New York welcomed 476 149 Irish immigrants during steady transatlantic movement.
Massachusetts investors are urged to buy into the Sherman-Worrell Fruit Company which plans California and Boston plants, 3000 acres of figs, and two new facilities. Shares at 10 dollars with a credit plan of 1 dollar then 75 cents monthly for 12 months, spot cash discount offered. Certificates available after countersignature and registration.
Little Mollie Muldoon at age ten has spoken parts in more than seventeen plays including the Sign of the Cross East Lynne and The Charity Ball. She has appeared with Irving Jegerson Sothern and others and plans a testimonial entertainment in Malden.
A collage of humorous quotes from different papers features lines about fasting to cure temper, signs of mental weakness in the accused, romantic posing and assurances, jokes about literary men and bald heads, ring mottos misheard, and a fortune teller predicting a month without a servant. The excerpt showcases light journalism and witty banter.
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