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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1901

Page

6

Subscriptions and delivery notes for The Sunday Post

Rates listed for WAT ORG VORP and The Sunday Post including six months three months and monthly plans. Instructions cover address changes, payment in advance, second class matter, and where to secure the Post. Contact details, offices in Boston and New York hotels, and publisher name FE A Grozier noted.

WAT —Org Vorp Sunday Post Boston Business Office Boston Boston Washington Street Boston New York Boston Post

A Great Business House Jordan Marsh 50th Anniversary

The Jordan Marsh & Co. half century marks Boston’s rise in regional commerce. Founded in 1851 for a cash dry goods business, the house grew under Eben D. Jordan Sr. and later his son, becoming a world renowned institution famed for integrity and liberal dealing.

House of Jordan,Marsh & Co Copartnership Boston New England Eben D. Jordan House of Jordan, Marsh & Co

Free College Thought in Stanford Fine of Free Speech

The widow of the late Senator Stanford governs California’s Stanford University with the millions from railroad deals. Dr. George E. Howard, head of history, is punished for supporting free speech for Dr. Edward A. Ross who was discharged in November. The piece condemns funding control over academic integrity and defends scholarly freedom against patronage.

Senator Stanford University In California Stanford George E. Howard Department of History Howard Edward A. Ross Ross

Massachusetts Redistricting Aims to Boost Republicans

The new apportionment plans in Massachusetts seek to create a solid Republican district in Boston and reconfigure lines to trim Democratic representation. Proposals would also redraw Worcester and Fifth District boundaries to minimize Democratic gains and protect incumbents amid national gerrymander debates.

Massachusetts State House Washington Plains Boston Worcester Congress ShXncox Isdl

Honest division proposed at the start for clarity

An opinion suggests forming an honest division from the outset to avoid future confusion. The text argues for clear separation and upfront delineation of responsibilities and powers, urging decisive action now.

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Hoar's Senate Return Endorsed by Mass. and New England

The article endorses George Frisbie Hoar for another U S Senate term representing Massachusetts noting his long service and alignment with New England sentiment. It cites his independence from party pressure and predicts a memorable new term, with references to McKinley opposition and regional support.

George Frisbie Hoar Massachusetts United States Senate Hoar Commonwealth Charles Sumner Henry L. Dawes Henry Wilson Senator Hoar Washington Senate New England Ohio McKinley George F. Hoar Napoleon William McKinley

A Hint From Cuba on Cuban Constitution and Direct Presidential Vote

The Havana constitutional convention is progressing well with a government plan that borrows heavily from the United States. Cubans favor direct popular vote for president and a six year term with one nonreelectable term, a model some U.S. thinkers have proposed. The piece suggests Americans might reconsider their own electoral system in light of Cuba's approach.

Havana United States

Rare Revolutionary War pay token seeks current owner

A Post ads notice shows a rare pay token once issued to Jonathan Snow for Revolutionary War service. Mr. Sanborn, a Massachusetts veteran, refused a $25 offer and bought it from Snow’s granddaughter in Tamworth New Hampshire, despite ill health. The token’s history ties to 18th century currency and veteran pay.

Sanborn Jonathan Snow Vermont Franklin Grace Tamworth N. H

Short History of the Grip

A terse verse listing grip symptoms and effects on body and mind. It notes wheeze sneeze brain ache eyes red sore head fatigue and loss of speech and movement. The piece ends with a sharp jab about pills and bills in Baltimore American.

Daily Table Hints and Breakfast Dinner Suppers

Daily Table Hints from the Sunday Post outline a menu for breakfast dinner and supper with recipes and notes. The text lists meals such as sliced oranges boiled rice creamed fish baked potatoes and coffee rolls for breakfast and barley soup egg drop pot roast brown potatoes cold slaw nut cake cafe noir for dinner with cold meat pickles and preserved plums for supper.

Irish Wit and Lazy Jack Told in Great 8-Cent Post

Seumas MaccManus presents Lazy Jack a good-natured simpleton who finds Great Golden Luck. The tale unfolds in next Sunday's Great 8-cent Post with the author’s amusing lore.

Lazy Jack Seumas MaccManus

The Mary Bryant Choice in Cranberry Hill

In Cranberry Hill, Mary Bryant faces two suitors, Walter Clayton the postmaster and Harvey Crocker who fights for Cuba. After a season’s agricultural ball and pressure from her aging father, she quietly chooses Harvey, believing a man who loves country will also love his wife.

Mary Bryant Squire Bryant Cranberry Hill Mary Walter Clayton Congress Lyceum Harvey Crocker Walter Harvey Squire Cuba Boston

Plant Millions Will Contest Opens In New York

Mrs. Margaret J Plant files suit in Supreme Court to upset Henry Bradley Plant will claiming New York jurisdiction over the estate valued at about 10 million with future growth. She seeks to recover securities and properties moved to Connecticut and void probate actions there.

New York Margaret J. Plant Supreme Court Henry Bradley Plant New Haven Conn Connecticut

Farce in Four Acts The Magistrate Presented at Boston College Hall

A Boston College Hall audience enjoyed The Magistrate a four act farce staged by the Catholic Alumni Sodality. Notable performances included Dr. T. J. Giblin as Mr Posket and Miss Louise M. McCarthy as Charlotte. The cast featured many local amateurs with James P. O'Brien Isidore and Inspector Messiter among the names listed along with royal and military stand ins in a large ensemble. The ushers, including Messrs. Dorsey Drum Brett Scanlan Sullivan Callahan and Devlin, completed the crowd on opening night.

Boston College Hall Catholic Alumni Sodality Thomas J. Giblin Posket Louise M. McCarthy Charlotte Maurice O'Shea Achille Blond Hotel Des Princes James P. O’brien Isidore John J. Cadigan Wormington Mulberry Buyer John Renison Messiter William Martin Lugg William Boles Harris Robert Lawin AEP Joseph A. Collins Mulberry Street Lukyn Bengal James Hardy Horace Vale Shropshire Fusiliers Wyke Walter Rice Avatha Posket Gate Farringdon Vegas Chen Labin Boles Charlitte Louise M. MacCarthy Beatie Tomlinson Katherine O'Hagan Bomaa

Cabot Club Holds Third Annual Social in Roughan Hall

About one hundred couples attended the Cabot Club third annual social in Roughan Hall last evening. A concert ran from 8 to 9 before the grand march led by Floor Director D J Cantwell and Jady, with dancing continuing until 2 this morning.

Cabot Club Roughan Hall D. J. Cantwell Jady J. Cantwell Dennis Walsh William Powers Patrick R. Cantwell M. Rogers M. S. Stapleton J. T. Brine James Daly R. Donahue

Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment reunion draws 800

The twenty fifth annual reunion of the Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment Association was held at the Exchange Club last evening. It attracted over 800 members with eloquent addresses and war reminiscences from veterans. Guests included General Francis A. Osborn and Captain W. W. Douglas along with members from across the country. President W. S. Gaylord introduced toastmaster Charles C. Soule.

Forty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment Association Exchange Club Francis A. Osborn Twenty-fourth Massachusetts W. W. Douglas Rhode Island Association California W. S. Gaylord Charles C. Soule

2000 Delegates to Attend Jubilee Y M C A Convention

The Y M C A jubilee convention plans in Boston schedule June 11 to 16 with about 2000 delegates authorized to legislate. Mechanics Building on Huntington Avenue chosen as the venue for a large association exhibit detailing progress from origin to present, occupying 30 000 to 40 000 square feet. exhibit materials due at Boston by May 2.

Boston Mechanics Huntington Avenue Jubilee Association

Frye Arrives in Boston with Bride After Cuba Service

Mr. Alexis E. Frye former superintendent of instruction in Cuba and his bride arrived in Boston last evening and registered at the Parker House at 9 o clock. Frye refused to receive reporters.

Alexis E. Frye Cuba Boston Parker House Frye

Socialist Labor City Committee Elects Officers

The Socialist Labor city committee met at party headquarters at 45 Eliot Street to organize for the coming year. Elected were Herman W. A. Raasch Ward 10 chairman James A. Bresnahan Ward 10 secretary and Carl Muller Ward 22 treasurer. An executive committee with one member from each ward was chosen.

Socialist-Labor City Committee Socialist Labor City Committee Eliot Street Herman W. A. Raasch James A. Bresnahan Carl Muller

Bedroom Couch Chest Adds Closet and Cedar Storage

An innovative box couch fits inside a popular bedroom couch to provide a built in closet for dresses. It offers full length storage with cedar or linen lining and moth proof cedar chest option, combining closet, couch, and storage in one.

Man in Barrel Painting Incident Ends in Farce

Henry Waite climbs to paint a home interior and slips into a sugar barrel. The barrel rolls down stairs, ejects him at the front door, painting his back and neck as he struggles inside. He mutters a quip from the wreck as he reaches the lounge.

Waite

Hoar Re-elected to U S Senate in Historic Vote

Senator Hoar was re-elected to the United States Senate with 169 votes in the House to 48 for Richard Olney and 1 for Charles H. Bradley. In the House five Democrats backed Hoar, with several Democrats absent and multiple Republicans absent. The Senate tally was 28 for Hear against Olney, with J Edward Mahoney of Boston joining Republicans. A joint convention convenes today to ratify yesterday’s action.

Hoar United States Senate House Richard Olney Charles H. Bradley Haverhill Skerrett Worcester Adams Chelmsford O'Neil New Bedford Jones Fall River Casey Lee Walsh Clinton Gaddis Watson Quinlan Boston Mendon Bradlee Milton Brewer Chelsea Gardner Norwell Googins Cambridge Hunt Weymouth Kinney London Wales Marshall Rockport Mead Everett Paige Hardwick Pool Wenham Stearns Waltham Taft Uxbridge Warriner Springfield Senate Hear J. Edward Mahoney

Senate and state races mark early Senate votes

Across multiple states on January 15 1901 legislators cast ballots for United States Senators. Results show Quay leading in Pennsylvania with 104 to 4, Kenney and Addicks leading in Delaware, Clark nearly elected in Montana, Patterson elected in Colorado, McMillan re-elected in Michigan, Dubois favored in Idaho, and Meiklejohn and Currie among leaders in Nebraska. Bangor Maine reports Senator Frye re-elected.

Harrisburg Penn State Senate United States House Quay Rueceard R. Kenney John Edward Addicks Union Republican Henry A. Dupont Willard Saulsbury Charles F. Richards Helena Mont William A. Clark Butte United States Senate Clark Denver Col Thomas M. Patterson Edward O. Wolcott Meiklejohn Currie Crounz Rosewater Hainer Hindshaw Senate D. BF Thompson Bangor Frye

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