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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1900

Page

4

Deotto Mission Takes On Muzzle-Free Approach

Deotto pursues a strategic program focused on mission goals while rejecting a restrictive muzzle policy. The plan emphasizes efficiency, public safety, and adaptive tactics to address evolving challenges.

Harvard Men Advise Benevolent Assimilation in Cuba

General Leonard Wood governs Cuba as military administrator while Alexis E. Frye leads education reforms, backed by President Eliot. Frye's Cuba program has 80,000 students in improved schools and aims for 150,000, prompting praise for benevolent assimilation outside McKinleyism and a contrast with the Philippines. The piece argues youth ideals outpace rigid imperial aims and cites Yale economics professor about marriage.

Harvard Leonard Wood Cuba Alexis E. Frye Eliot Frye General Woods General Wood Dr. Eliott Harvard College Philippines William McKinley

Are They All Liars In Montana Census Fight

The piece attacks Montana politics and the Clark corruption hearings. It questions census honesty and Richard Clark’s 1900 election finances while noting witness lies and perjury. It asks how to restore morality in a 260 000 population state.

Montana United States Senate Justice Hunt Supreme Bench Washington Dr. Deasey Clark Hunt

Give the Constitution a Show on Porto Rican Tariff

An editorial argues that the Constitution must guide tariff decisions on Porto Rico in the Porto Rican tariff bill dispute. It urges restoring constitutional supremacy and rejecting extra constitutional rule after the Spanish American War, asserting Porto Rico’s status as part of the United States. It warns against protectionist pressures and calls for free trade principles nationwide.

United States Massachusetts Porto Rico Congress Alaska Arizona

The Ideal of Marriage and Sumner’s Candid View

Yale seniors heard Professor William G Sumner speak on marriage ideals and happiness. He clarified that not more than ten percent of married people feel fully realized in later life, a conservative assessment amid shifting views on bachelorhood and propriety.

George Washington Napoleon Bonaparte Yale William G. Sumner Sumner

Proposal for street opening permits in Boston

The editor argues for a city ordinance to charge firms for digging up streets to lay pipes and conduits. Enforcement of pavement restoration is key, as faulty repaving by corporations has worsened street conditions. A stronger street department oversight could save far more than permit revenue.

Quincy Boston

The Observant Citizen Observes Snow and Society

The column notes a brief snow fall and brief sledding opportunity. It mentions Professor Eddy and his kite experiments in New York during the storm and mild electrical effects. It covers the Rideout disappearance clarified as not lost but gone before and highlights the Animal Rescue League report and a Chandler Central Thinking Club musicale. It also touches on boxing bids, ice boat racing on Lake Chebacco, Marblehead Harbor yacht contests, Roxbury automobile mystery, anti imperialist politics, and remarks about Edward Atkinson and James B Reynolds.

Eddy New York Benjamin Franklin

Boston Press Club moves to Sewall Place quarters

A Boston newspaper note reports the Boston Press Club securing new quarters in Sewall Place behind the Old South Church, four floors designed for club use, with an opening announced soon. Also covers Benedicts in journalism, debates by Rep. Paton, a Cincinnatian dinner, and Miss Alden’s New York recovery aided by the Post.

Boston Press Club Sewall Place Old South Church Bosworth Street

Praise for Sunday Post whist department gains expert guidance

A reader commends the Sunday Post for securing Mr. Fisher Ames as its whist department authority. He praises the paper for appointing a capable and progressive expert to run the section for New England players.

The Sunday Post Fisher Ames New England

Quotable Exchanges From A Droll Week Of Quiet News

A string of vintage quips and wry dialogue from newspapers captures everyday humor. Jests range from moral puzzles in Sunday school to playful marital banter and social observations on currency, liquor, love, and wealth.

Men of Many Callings in 19th Century Politics

Senator Harris of Kansas, a taciturn member on the privileges and elections committee, sits through bribery charge hearings related to a Montana senatorial contest. Born in Loudoun County, Virginia, he rarely speaks during days of testimony. Gladstone contrasted Joshua with Redvers Buller as a stronger leader at a dinner. Albert A. Stanley of the University of Michigan music department is named U S representative to a newly formed International Society of Musicians in Germany.

Harris Kansas Congress Montana Loudoun County Gladstone General Buller Joshua Redvers Buller Albert A. Stanley Department of Music University of Michigan United States International Society of Musicians Germany

Remarkable Women Highlighted In Georgia Advancements

Six years ago Mrs Beulah Moseley started the Georgian in Rome Georgia. The newspaper now serves as the official organ of the State Federation of Womens Clubs and a stock company supports the venture. In Milwaukee a notable law firm led by Mrs Kate Pier and her daughters gains high professional standing with admittance to the Supreme Court prompted by Miss Kate H Pier. Near Augusta a rural woman built a thriving bulb and flower farm from 60 acres once deemed too poor for crops, clearing land with a mule and turning it into income for herself and her mother.

Beulah Moseley Rome The State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Milwaukee Kate Pier United States Supreme Court Kate H. Pier Augusta

Paris wine shops outnumber three to one

The article notes Paris has a wine shop for every three houses, reflects dense wine trade, and hints at urban commercial spread across the city.

The Original Moses in Millville Turns Hero

A young woman in Millville welcomes Moses, the new man sent by her father, into her home as a friendly builder and chess companion. He endears himself to the family and she grows closer to him as a love rival for Harry Gaston. A disastrous fire during a relief bazaar injures Bertha and tests loyalty, while Harry shows bravery rescuing her and the couple eventually wed. Moses remains a faithful, quiet figure in the background.

Harry Gaston Millville Harry Haytown Moses Morning Post Mother Bertha

Prize awards to feature women readers Post stories

The Post announces that several Original Short Stories by women readers will appear in the Sunday Post Story Paper and will be included in the prize awards.

The Post Sunday Post

Report of the 1900 Examining Committee for John Hancock Mutual

Report to policyholders details an exhaustive audit of the 1890 annual statement, confirming assets including real estate bonds and stocks, mortgages, loans, and cash balances. It commends officers for sound management, notes reserve agreement with the Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner, and shows total financial condition figures and trust funds.

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company The Comany Boston Mass Insurance Commissioner State of Massachusetts Bnes

Tax proceeds fund Puerto Rico aid in United States duties

Editorials criticize duty taxes as funds pulled from American consumers to benefit Puerto Rico. Comments note opposition to such duties and their economic effect, with quotes from New York Commercial Advertiser and local opinions on fiscal policy. The Lowell Common Council seeks a $500000 thirty year street railway loan amid criticism of city governance.

Puerto Rico United States New York Lowell

Dinner menu and recipe excerpt from Miss Doane

A daily table hint lists Mock Turtle Soup Sirloin Roast Baked Cauliflower Boiled Potatoes Cucumbers Spiced Grapes Graham Bread Bavarian Cream and Black Coffee. Instructions detail a baked Cauliflower with drawn butter crumbs and serve with vinegar or lemon. Celery and Sardine Salad with mayonnaise and sardines arranged around a celery base. Miss Jenni C. Doane, 2 Falmouth Street, City.

Jenni C. Doane Falmouth Street City

Globe Bank Assessed $100 Per Share by Receiver

A receiver announced a $100 per share assessment on Globe Bank capital stock to cover recent losses. Payments are due by March 15, with four instalments allowed ending June 15 under the controller of the currency.

Globe Bank

Snowbound Streets Urge Care to Save Horses

To the Editor the writer asks all drivers and teamsters to slow during continuing snow to avoid overload and spare horses from suffering, urging citizens to show appreciation for those helping animals in distress.

George T. Angell

Her Bonnet. A Quiet Meeting Bonnets Saintly Drift

A young woman in a meetinghouse frets over vanity while tying a bonnet When the sermon begins she sits in her father’s pew her thoughts linger on the bonnet’s bows and buds Her pious self is tested by a simple adornment and its effect on sanctity A gentle moral about inner virtue.

Mary E. Wilkins

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