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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its stance as a leading Democratic paper in New England, outlining editorial aims and regional political influence with emphasis on party alignment and public discourse.
A Boston public appeal urges Democrats to back the Subway Referendum, criticizing alliance with the Boston Elevated Railway Company. It warns political risk if the party opposes the people in this home rule question and calls for immediate support of the Referendum as true democracy.
A dated editorial urges joint action on revising corporation laws. It laments Senate rejection of a recess committee and calls for cross chamber cooperation to strengthen reforms and close loopholes that allow stock watering.
A Boston city loan proposal for 4.26 million dollars faces strong opposition. Editors warn of land purchases and a potential scandal tied to a “combination” of aldermen aiming to push the measure. They urge the board to reject the bill to avoid corrupt practice and political folly.
Senator Depew hints at a possible third term for President McKinley drawing support from across the party. Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio argues there was no era when conditions justify a third term and calls the unwritten Washington rule a fiction. He warns the White House group toward imperialist aims and a perpetual presidency.
The writer argues the proposed subway should be decided by Boston residents alone, not the broader metropolitan district. Neighbors’ rights are not affected. Boston must decide on rights surrendered for any subway under its streets. The metropolitan district is ill defined and not responsible for Boston's subway extension.
The text voices relief that a delay in presentation avoids delaying matters. It warns that a nearer election would raise peril and that Americans would resist a third term, predicting stronger revolt the longer the idea is considered.
The Boston press urges Governor Crane to let voters decide the Subway bill via Referendum. It argues public opinion favors Referendum and warns that opposing it would harm the Elevated road's standing. The piece endorses letting Boston choose between two subway bills and upholds home rule.
The new elevated system promises a swift twenty minute ride from Sullivan Square in Marleston to Dudley Street in Roxbury with quick stops along the route. It aims to unify the city’s districts, tighten social contact, and deliver material advantages by linking separated neighborhoods.
The twenty minute through trip over the Elevated is described as a vast accumulation of working force for the city population. No prior metropolitan transportation system started under more favorable auspices. The careful planning of every operation detail is expected to ensure a successful, safe, and expeditious new enterprise.
An Observant Citizen details Officer 1042 on a dove helmet enforcing grounds rules at a circus. The writer recalls a double standard as a well dressed couple enters against orders while the officer previously questioned the observer.
A fragmentary exchange mentions a Chief Baggagemen and a vague vacancy, with odd remarks about band qualifications and a discharge to make space. The piece ties to a chaotic scene as beach bathers in heavy overcoats appear in motion near Newton Newkirk.
Dramatic scene and romance unfold as Mrs. Norton faces war fears for her sons John and Will Norton. Will dies in battle protecting John, who is wounded. Mrs. Norton dies soon after. Lilian Tracey reveals she loves Will as a brother, and John learns Lilian’s true pledge leads to a hopeful union.
The text lists a breakfast and luncheon menu featuring grape fruit shad cucumber and radishes corn gems and dough coffee. A dessert Moonshine pudding with corn starch banana layers is described along with a custard and vanilla flavoring. Miss Daniels at 188 Brighton Avenue Allston is named.
Fragmentary verse narrative about roses and a purchase, featuring a speaker choosing twelve roses for a lady, with interwoven lines about Beulah and Beulah’s roses. The text shifts to political satire mentioning a subway pill and a shout about someone not writing a book on life on Washington Street during shopping hour.
The text shows garbled dialogue attributed to Colonel Fottenbled and a character named Snip aby amid a wartime exchange. Phrases blur discussion of dishonor in battle and a mockery of military respect, with odd spellings and broken quotes indicating OCR corruption.
The ad lists No 2 skin cabinet prices for double case and a No 8 refrigerator with double doors. It promotes The Glacier freezer with statements of longevity and cream quality. Also advertised are Royal Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves, window screens and doors, adjustable window screens, garden hoses, hoses with brass couplings, and steering hose lengths, emphasizing durability and direct-from-mill sourcing.
A list of rug sizes and prices is presented including 6x12 feet 749x104 feet 6x9 feet and 2x3 feet 3x3 feet 30x60 inches. Prices range from 4.50 to 20.00 with multiple size options suitable for summer homes.
A jumble of furniture items listed with prices includes a Willow Sofa with cushions marked sample at 23.50 while large forest green rattan chairs 5.50 and white enamel bureaus 8.50 appear. Iron and brass bedsteads claim largest stock with brass trim and a golden oak sideboard priced around 46.59 after a prior 22.00.
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