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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
The prolongation of the legislative session is aided by slow committees. The manufactures panel has debated gas issues for three months and the railroads group for four months over the Albany and Fitchburg leases, with no report date in sight. such delay risks unconsidered action and faulty legislation at session end.
The State House discussed a Sunday tobacco bill with a letter from Senator Hoar, president of the New England Sabbath Protective League. The league argues it does not deprive anyone of Sunday smoke, and the bill passed to engrossment by a substantial majority, signaling broad approval and a spirit of liberality.
The speaker argues that recruiting capable first-class men for full-time service hinges on a salary of $5000 annually. He notes the state has previously succeeded in attracting top jurists despite low pay and suggests this could happen again in this affair.
A column railing against alarmist city literature accuses the Boston mayor of pressuring lawmakers to block a people’s vote on the tax bill while promising high city spending. The piece argues that Hartford would run a larger budget yet keep services, despite threats to street repairs and staff cuts. It also comments on urban annoyances from faulty bicycles to crowded phone lines and curious street signs, mixing local politics with everyday quibbles.
The New York Democratic platform endorses William J. Bryan for President at Kansas City. It denounces imperialism and colonial governance outside the Constitution, calls for governance of territories on American principles, and urges popular election of Senators. It presents a clear anti imperial and antiTrust stance in a model campaign document.
On Saturday June 16 the Shakspere Society at Wellesley College will stage an open air performance if weather allows. A repeat is planned for Wednesday June 2 under same conditions. Nat Goodwin missed dedication of Nathan Hale schoolhouse in East Haddam Conn yesterday.
A legislative committee report recommends creating a Metropolitan Board of Public Works to take over the duties of the Metropolitan Water Sewer and Park Commissions. Three appointed commissioners would serve three year terms with salaries of 5600 for the chairman and 5000 for each member, starting in 1902. The move follows Governor Crane and Governor Russell era ideas to remodel state boards, aiming for centralized, full time administration.
The passage, attributed to King Oscar II while Prince Oscar Fredrik, expresses longing to be at sea off Scandia. It paints blue waves, spring winds, gleaming billows, and heroic sailing amid storms and breaking seas, recalling legendary sea deeds.
Margaret Day remains faithful to John Leslie despite his wartime disfigurement. Harold Lane schemes to win her, disguising himself as a different soldier to test her vow. On her wedding day John returns, reveals the ruse, and Margaret reunites with her true fiancé as Harold Lane is revealed absent.
Johnnie Thompson nine year old son of Agnes Thompson of Crest avenue Winthrop Beach disappeared after leaving home with his savings. He bought a ticket at the station for Boston and boarded the 7 30 train. Police in Winthrop Chelsea Boston and Revere search for him.
Lynn June 6 Dr BH Beeck of the Lynn school committee filed charges of conduct unbecoming a gentleman and a teacher against Eugene D Russell of Lynn Classical High The set forth that Principal 1 has treated teachers under him unfairly and that one teacher resigned in humiliation The charges will be considered by the school committee Friday evening.
A jumble of biographical notes recalls Judge Horace P. Biddle of Logansport Ind born in Ohio in 186? who rose to the eighth Circuit Court and later supreme court bench. A separate fragment mentions Ly Hamilton commanding a Deal-Galles unit in South Africa and Afghan campaign notes. A Census superintendent resists public naming of advertisers. Bishop Hartzell reflects on travel from New York to Chicago by oxen power over long distance.
The Pawtucket Times notes Hanna’s optimism about victory if effort is united and tied to coinage policy. General Miles asserts the Monroe Doctrine blocks U S intervention in the Boer War, urging Europe keep hands off American affairs. A Cleveland editorial mocks sobriety versus indulgence in public quarters.
A collage of jokes and gags from multiple papers. A Glasgow Evening Times quip on spelling versus synonyms, Puck’s quips about scientists and malaria, New York Weekly on editor deeds, Indianapolis satire on political talk of the dead, Chicago Tribune plays on golf, a bed ad joke from Philadelphia Press, and a dog-following moment ending in a sharpexchange at Tit-Bits.
Dinner items include tomato soup beef mashed potatoes canned pears pickles grape nut pudding hard sauce and supper features hot rolls cold roast beef sliced canned plums black chocolate cake cheese wafers grape nut pudding with baking directions and cake recipe notes followed by a Randolph Vermont stamp or source reference.
In northern Brazil money circulates widely while Para thrives through thrift and enterprise. Demand for American products rises steadily. The piece notes hat sizes and weights of silk, derbats, and straw hats. A record North Sea sturgeon weighed Fen pounds and caused nets $750 in damage before being dispatched.
A vintage ad extols a summer home devoid of summer furniture as an anachronism. It boasts over 150 private willow furniture designs built to order on the first floor from Canal to Friend Street, promising novelty and moderation in supply with a confident forecast of enduring appeal for a two-person family and additional pieces for larger households.
An ad touts a full range from log cabin sets to stools and armchairs and urges readers to “buy keg of hard cider and vote for old Tippecanoe,” echoing a spirited political tempo with furniture sales.
Reed Furniture showcases upholstered and non upholstered pieces with bright flowered cretonnes. The collection includes settles with head rests, roomy chairs with broad arms, piazza smokers, book-shelf seats, golf tete-a-tetes, reclining chairs, and many other shapes for summer comfort.
Grass cloth furniture features natural birch frames and upholstery in grass cloth. Quiet, Quaker like in its beauty, the pieces pair well with a caloric stain. All seats include springs for added comfort.
The store promotes inexpensive plain furniture that lasts decades. It highlights five classes of summer furniture alongside traditional rattan and willow ware. With a stock nearly five times larger than typical displays, customers are urged to view the extensive exhibition before buying.
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