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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
4
The Boston mayor accepts the referendum as assurance of public rejection of higher taxes and larger loans. He argues for rigid economy and curtailment of expenses, insisting the city be run within law and debt limits while promising not to overspend beyond the $9 limit.
Republican managers in the tenth district met to discuss campaign finance and the idea of buying support. They concluded the race hinges on money and whether any rival will outbid by raising larger sums. The district, normally Democratic, currently favors Congressman Naphen, who is supported by his constituents.
The article notes General Roberts entering Pretoria and the occupation of the Transvaal capital as signaling the nearing end of the war in South Africa. It reflects optimism about peace and the swift conclusion of hostilities.
The piece surveys Boer resistance and British advance in South Africa, questions the cost of suppressing independent republics, and notes American indignation. It mentions Brookline firecracker limits, local social anecdotes, a resignation in Boston baseball circles, and Marblehead admiration for a Revolutionary descendant.
The referendum attached to the Boston tax bill passes the House 100 to 8, a victory for local self-government. The Post supports the people's decision, opposing Mayor's $8,000,000 tax plan and urging Senate concurrence to empower voters. The Senate is expected to approve the modified bill returning from the House.
A national letter calls on Missouri Governor to deploy militia and halt the ongoing St Louis streetcar strike chaos, noting daily killings and anarchy. The writer insists state intervention is necessary to restore order and stop guerrilla warfare in the city.
The legislative military affairs committee visited the re camp ground on May 16 and examined the surrounding storehouses arsenal and munitions. They found everything in good condition and the accounts well kept. The report notes the vast ship like warder Saxonia Lee and highlights its size and passenger comforts. Dr Lard A Park long remembered by Pilips Rennes students died recently at Andover.
Fragmentary verse reflects on youth and age as life forces and soul allegiance. The speaker ponders doubt, joy, and friendship guiding toward calm perfection, asking where eternal truth lies in life.
A fragmented menu lists breakfast items such as hominy and maple syrup with doughnuts, luncheons including veal and salad, and dinner dishes featuring little neck clams and baked blue fish. It mentions desserts like peach pie with whipped cream and a caramel cake, plus a rice pudding recipe. The address 15 Paul Gore Street, Jamaica Plain appears in the text.
An aged aunt narrates a heartfelt tale of three beloved youths Cyril Blake Gordon Gray and Elsie Rainsford. Cyril departs to work in the Rockies while Elsie weighs her feelings for both brothers. A deadly fire bonds Gordon’s fate to Elsie and Cyril who later wed, leaving the aunt to cope with loss and memory.
A garbled OCR passage from Detroit Journal and Clare land Plain Dealer fragments portrays a chaotic scene. It mentions a conspirator, a ceremony, debt, a campaign, and concerns over an officer in citizen clothes amid liquor-law violations.
Obituary notes the death of James Suliman Phillips known as the Salles Phillips of Leceston in Vevey Indiana. Born June 1871 in Switzerland county near Vevay he was famed for his early spelling skill and featured in The Hoosier Schoolmaster. The piece also mentions John Tweed’s London Gazette note and Rhodes statue progress at Bulawayo.
Seven-fifty. Street Floor showcases men’s imported Lisle shirts and drawers with high quality finishes and limited stock. Also trunks, traveling bags, horse gear, harness, stoves, and ice cream freezers advertised with heavy pricing and feature highlights.
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