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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
6
Boston Post reports a mission ad titled Without a Muzzle appears in a New England paper. The item references a political campaign or platform and notes readers should consider the messaging.
The text protests a referendum measure affecting business interests in Washington with charges of limited hearing time and late impact. It argues businessmen have not had a fair chance to be heard and urges voters to oppose immediate passage or demand a referendum.
A conference between street railway men and railroad commissioners on fenders drew criticism of current designs. Experts say existing fenders fail to protect pedestrians and frequently trap victims under wheels, urging invention of safer guards to prevent fatalities.
The writer argues for a public vote on the Subway bill saying the Elevated Road fears the people’s voice and that Popular Government requires a Referendum if Boston residents oppose the measure. The appeal frames the vote as decency and democratic rule.
The article compares the Shamrock Tt. and Constitution disasters in light winds to show racing yachts rely on extreme lightness and are vulnerable, with masts failing like a stove-pipe struck by an axe. It notes replacement possible but delays contest readiness and recalls Columbia’s mast loss two years prior.
In Boston public opinion splits over the subway bill referendum with advocates urging local control. Critics question legislators responsiveness and push for letting the locality decide the issue via the referendum.
A Washington cabinet view argues Congress need not meet to legislate for the Philippines. McKinley would handle tariffs and duties. The Spooner resolution and Porto Rico rulings are cited as enabling executive power, alarming as an autocratic shift akin to a czar. Critics warn taxation is a legislative act and fear loss of safeguards.
The message questions a forty year spa ban on Boston transport tying the business to a single plan. It asks if the proposal is decent fair play or popular government and urges killing the bill or sending it to the next General Court or referendum.
The Linz up and mercantile groups clash with public opinion over rushing the Elevated Railway bill. The Associated Board of Trade representing major Boston businesses opposes the scheme, arguing it should not move forward without public reference.
The community voices alarm over a plan granting rights to a corporation for 40 years without public input. Organized labor calls for a referendum and broader deliberation as public sentiment favors careful protection of citizens' rights against hastened enactment in the closing hours of the session.
Precedent demands Referendum adoption of the Tremont street Subway and keeping tracks off Tremont. The Washington street Subway bill is described as more radical and important than both. The piece questions whether Boston's people can be trusted to manage their streets.
The Washington street merchants protest the subway bill citing inadequate notice and hearing. They challenge the Elevat ed Railway Company bid over the Board of Trade plan, urging local scrutiny and public opinion consideration before the State election.
The passage argues that both parties claim support for referendums on measures like the Subway bill and home rule issues. It urges living up to those platforms and asking Boston residents to trust the people. The piece frames the referendum as a test of political promises versus public judgment.
A crowd gathers at an unsightly cellar slated as State House Park noting a boys fight halted by a gentleman. The Carver street Animal Rescue League reports May intake of 66 cats and 87 dogs. A gas odor near the Pleasant street subway entrance prompts concern. Warren of Winchester sails to Europe for medical ear drum work in Carlsbad. Adulteration fears in local food say honey from comb is scarce amid sorghum and glucose substitutes.
Wee enjoys a sweet supply as George Levy the celebrated color sergeant of the Ancients attracts an ovation on State street. Representative Charles R Saunders earns praise as Protector of the Poor for aiding a bootblack and a newsboy amid a Sunday clash. Irving welcomes a daughter at 65 Crawford street Roxbury as congratulations pour in.
A young woman reads aloud from a novel about Reginald de Whoopville, noting his chronic hesitancy and a plan to test love through marriage. She marks passages on marriage and the so called new woman while pondering if Reginald truly loves her. He arrives with a ring the next day, hinting at a marriage proposal.
Mr Din widdile recalls a week at the Pan-American Exposition costing about 90 dollars. Mr Van Braam jokes the expense was a Bree big Buffalo bill, as reported by the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Senator Sorghum quotes a rival promising to share his last dollar after the election. He answers that it will be many years before he spends his final dollar, signaling a cautious, blunt exchange in a Washington Star report.
In a Philadelphia Press piece the exchange features McJigger and Thingumbob discussing a parrot. The parrot appears credited as exceptionally wise in a humorous dialogue.
A letter to the editor accuses the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad of negligence at the Marginal street crossing. It claims gates stay down most of the day, inconveniencing foot passengers, while officials, including Rateenee, ignore workers and the public in Jeffries Point East Boston.
The Sunday Post presents a conditions contest featuring original short stories from readers. Entries are judged on creativity and skill with prizes announced in coming issues.
Ellen Brewster, a former prisoner with a hard past, is cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Clark at their Marian Street home. After months of emotional detachment she forms a bond with their baby, breaks down in tears, and admits she would have loved a child. The couple remains hopeful she can begin anew.
A tormented woman finds hope through a newborn’s awakening and vows to stay by her child’s side. Years pass and she becomes Effen Brewster, the honored matron of a children's home, beloved by the youngsters who call her mother.
Andrew Carnegie told AP that continental powers may soon combine to attack Great Britain and that the United States would likely step in if asked. He cited American-British ties and praised the Windsor visit of New York Chamber delegates as a sign of closer Anglo American friendship.
Aguinaldo, via Guevarra, urged General Cailles to surrender immediately. Wade and Sumner asked Cailles to notify Guevarra of his decision by next Monday. Commission plans civil government in provinces and creates fourteen judicial circuits with salaries from 3500 dollars a year. Judges Bates and Ladd likely assigned to Iloilo and Cebu.
A compilation of assorted data notes large upcoming projects and historic facts. It references Japanese cotton mills American agricultural machinery in Russia Rhine river improvements and potential high speed transport links. It also recalls clock making in Connecticut Minneapolis flour output farmland wheat stocks Glasgow banking plans and Hawaii debt and annexation terms.
Daily Table Hints list meals for breakfast luncheon and dinner with ingredients and a Callas recipe for a dessert shaped like a calla lily. It includes German spinach recipe steps and a home address for Mrs Geneva Thomas at 82 Columbia Street Maplewood Massachusetts.
Offer to purchase trunks bags and leather articles at half price. Advertises 50 cents on the dollar opportunity for vacation needs in New England with a limited time incentive to buy now and save about half the cost.
Catalog listing shows Canvas covered trunks with hardwood cleats iron corners and Excelsior locks. Prices range from 3.75 to 18.00 with Our Price marks. Includes 600 New Departure style trunks and Travelling Trunks with raw fibre binding leather bound options.
Store offers ladies umbrellas with silk covers and tassels in horn pearl and silver trimmed handles. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.00, with Union Silk covered models up to 2.69. Includes cases and tassels, advertised with emphasis on quality and discounts.
An ad lists leather goods including Pocket Books Card Cases and Chatelaine Bags with prices ranging from 50 to 75 cents up to $4.00. It highlights seal alligator pigskin morocco and other leathers in various styles such as bill folds purse and cigar cases with our price shown. Sterling trimmings are mentioned for higher end sets priced from $2.50 to $4.00.
Price list items include alligator and ebony dressed cases with olive wood fittings, black seal and olive wood fittings, pig skin variants, and alligator with olive wood fittings. Also listed are medicine cases with bottles, a real seal chatelaine bag with German silver top, opera glass bays, and brass pocketbook initials with small price quotes.
Advertisement lists leather desk fittings and travelling requisites with varied items. Includes handy boxes, pen wipers, stamp cases, calendars, ink stands, blotters, desk sets, writing cases and portfolios with our discounted prices. Prices range from 25 cents to 15 dollars depending on item.
A street floor sale advertises three cane lots with imported woods and sterling silver trimmings in crooks and bends. Prices list at 25c, 50c, and 75c with higher marked prices of $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00. Calf, ooze, seal and pigskin leathers offered at similar price bands.
483 pairs of Willow and Russia calf Goodyear welted men’s shoes priced at 3.50 and 4.00, light in color with medium and narrow widths. 272 pairs of white duck and coolie cloth cut ing shoes offered at 3.00 a pair. Entire lot marked at a reduced price.
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