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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
4
The note argues the mill tax measure revived from the House should be killed in the Senate. It praises Governor Wolcott for past vetoes and warns of mercenary influence from House members while urging senators to act against the bill despite local gain prospects.
The Democratic members of the Legislature plan a Monday evening gathering at Faneuil Hall to ratify a Kansas ticket. Three Massachusetts Democrats, in person, will attend alongside state and city committee chairs. The event marks a rare, lively start to a presidential campaign opening in Massachusetts.
The article discusses Senator Lodge proposing a copyright on his war idea to protect troops and ships near China. It notes the danger of overworking the concept and questions the seriousness of extending the policy to a formal notification to a Philadelphia convention candidate.
The author argues that retaining the Philippines peaceably to aid its independence could free troops for China. He asserts Filipino insurgency drains forces that should protect U S citizens and missions in Pekin, and contends the Philippines is not a detriment to China policy but a strategic factor to be weighed.
The Canton address frames U S rule in the Philippines as peace and progress under American sovereignty. It notes Otis declaring the war ended while MacArthur reports 160 Filipino deaths and 11 American casualties amid continued fighting. The piece questions Hanna allowing a canvass built on claimed peace.
The article notes a surprising rise in Chinese military skill, showing improved use of modern artillery. It cites Tianjin and other sites where Chinese gunners perform at a level comparable to American forces in earlier wars, signaling a shift in worldwide opinion.
British losses at Nitral's Nek near Pretoria include captured artillery and prisoners from Scots Greys and Lincolnshire Regiment. Outposts at Pretoria were driven in the same day as Boers press a stubborn campaign, prompting renewed calls for peace from distant observers.
The Observant Citizen exposes a loophole in the Lexington and Boston Electric Street railway charter. A boundary between Lexington and Waltham near five miles from the start allows double fare by tiny boundary crossing. Passengers crossing the line are taxed 10 cents on a technicality. The conductor admits no competition and says the company soaks them. Ex-Alderman John J. Carney of Waltham is banqueted at Hotel Riverside by friends.
A Kansas City safe return follows a festive table with 96 98 and 97 constituents and Democrats from Watch City. Alderman James D. Kelley captains a toast and discusses Hanna Quay and Platt. Also notes are Dr Edna G Terry’s mission in China and her medical feats, Wellington’s camp visit, and updates on local clubs and travel plans.
Dining items listed include Bouillon with Dinner Biscuit Stuffed EE Bases Potatoes and Strawberry Shortcake with Pineapple Sherbet Jack Coffee Supper features Egg Salad Hot Balls Maple Syrup Jumbles Sugar Gingerbread Cocoa or Tea and Strawberry Shortcake. Egg salad recipe and Sugar Gingerbread instructions are given along with a note from Miss M H Dunbar of Medford Massachusetts.
Stella Kempton poses for artist Mr Steadman in a staged discovery of a portrait titled Evangeline. Roy Douglas mocks as the exhibit captivates crowds and the artist refuses a sale, leading to a festive twist when Stella agrees to marry for the painting.
A reflective note discusses fitting the elevated standards for the father of a Boston girl. The piece frames aspiration, social expectations, and family pride in a concise portrait.
The newly published novels of the season are handsomely bound and offer good reading value. They cannot be bought for three cents, but the Boston Sunday Post offers one whole section devoted to fiction. Next Sunday’s Story Paper promises unusual interest for fiction lovers.
The annual Church of the Blessed Sacrament picnic will be held at Apollo Garden next Saturday. Activities include amusements field sports and dancing all day with refreshments. The Columbian orchestra will provide music.
A humorous exchange centers on a sign reading Place no dirt here by order of John Smith. The owner reveals he is the lot’s owner, not the sign’s namesake, prompting a pause before the sign is later properly punctuated. Other snippets from Harper’s and Tit Bits add brief jokes about trains and altitudes.
A collage of curiosities notes Cuba fuel demand wood and charcoal, a 600 foot beach yielding 47000, 69712 Christian Endeavor societies with 3.5 million members, cremation in Germany, turkeys in Tennessee cotton farms, scarce kangaroos in Australia, Uganda railway at 360 miles with 92 locomotives and 942 cars, a rare mercerous green diamond, rising Asian female physicians, 150000 horses and mules in East Africa, and trivia about calendars, inventions, bridges, and global commerce.
Our Men's Furnishing Store advertises Negligee Shirts of fine madras and cheviot with collars and cuffs or attached cuffs, full size bodies, and large lengths. Also promotes imported German bicycle stockings, cotton jersey underwear, boys and mens suits, and swimming trunks with substantial markdowns to clear stock.
About 100 pairs of Men's and Boys' Shoes, mostly small sizes, at 9Sc a pair. All odds and ends, soiled goods, broken lots, and this season's styles marked at half price or less. Early shoppers secure sizes as available with a few pairs of a kind remaining.
Various men and boys footwear offered at one price with no exchanges. Styles include patent calf lace boots at 3.50 to 5.00, patent calf button boots, tan Russia hand sewn oxfords, tan vid kid lace boots, enamel lace boots, and old brick satin calf boots all priced to clear at 1.50 per pair. Street Floor.
A local store advertises marked down prices on boys clothing across sizes 3 to 16 years. Items include blouses trousers suits and vacation outfits with reductions from regular prices up to several dollars per item. Second floor displays feature the sale selections.
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