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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
4
Boston Post reports on Mlotto's mission and related debate over a muzzle issue, outlining political stance and potential impact on New England representation. The piece frames the discussion within Democratic perspectives and regional concerns, highlighting key figures and positions.
The legislature should curb the park commissioners and revert the bath house price from 26 cents to 15 cents. The state is not a commercial entity, and a higher fee would bar health deprived residents. if more funds are needed, seek proper appropriation rather than price hikes.
The piece lauds William J. Bryan for bold, frank rhetoric at a mass meeting in Omaha welcoming Boer envoys. It cites his claim that liberty seeks American sympathy and aid, and it praises his fearless stance as key to his appeal to the American people.
The piece argues John D Long would be ideal as Navy Secretary if McKinley wins again. It cites armor plate contracts, a possible government factory, and the Port Royal yard issue as major duties. It questions replacing Long with a new man groomed by Hanna, stressing honesty and wise handling.
A Boston tax bill faces Senate action as politicians push to remove the referendum. Citizens and workers oppose higher taxes and loans, arguing Mayor Hart seeks dollars to fund his allies while displacing laborers. The piece urges the Senate to keep the referendum and protect taxpayers.
A month into the May 8 street car strike, workers and supporters clash with the company and city authorities. Violence escalates daily as authorities band together to restore order and protect life and property amid the ongoing confrontation.
The unrest since the boycott has left seven killed, many injured, and bricks flying in the streets. Women are stripped from riders on boycott cars as violence escalates, while the Missouri Governor resists sending militia to restore order. The situation, deemed disgraceful, tests local leadership and potential settlement.
The column comments on wheelmen bringing wildflowers home, rivalries with carriage drivers, and reckless road behavior. It mentions Harry Tendendy renting a Winthrop Beach cottage and planning a racing yacht, a pair of crooks exploiting hotels, and Richard Olney's limited weight as a political voice. It also highlights The Sunday Post’s sellout edition, noted scoops, and stories on Jim Crosby and Congressman Fitzgerald, alongside cultural anecdotes about Chinese punishment pictures and Balloon sellers on the Common.
The ongoing feud between the Legislature and the Common Council leads to canceling a baseball game as House members refuse to meet City Hall leaders. James B. Reynolds, Republican State committee executive clerk, plans for the national convention while He intends to bring his proposal to the Senate next year. The Woman's Page and Society notes highlight social life in the Hub yesterday.
Vivid crosstalk from Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia papers shows the era’s social foibles. A barber quips about a rheumatic death while church efforts flourish, and locals fret over oyster socials. A running gag about books in brooks, trashy novels, and a court case critique closes with jurors’ weariness.
A collection of editorials notes soldiers and officers alike favor regulated canteens to curb drinking. It cites Chicago Tribune and New York Commercial Advertiser remarks on Bryan, Dewey and McLean, suggesting Democrats align with Bryan at 16 to 1.
Fragmentary pantry list notes Breakfast items such as Dried Beef Oatmeal Cream Gravy Baked Potatoes Graham Muffins Coffee Dinner offerings Roast Loin of Pork Apple Sauce Mashed Potatoes Boiled Onions Turnip Bread Cheese Cottage Pudding Wine Sauce Tea and Cold Meat plus a misread sponge cake and dessert items. A recipe included for Cottage Pudding and Wine Sauce with small measurement notes. Address appears as BRLL 84 Page avenue Dorchester.
Brussels has sold season at 1.35 and now price at 0.85 per yard. All-Wool Ingram Carpet, regular 0.85, now 0.04 per yard.
A coming week sale includes a fine lot of Scotch Bugs offered at $24.75 each, down from $50.00. Each rug measures 9 by 12 feet and promises rich durability for buyers.
Jack Kingston arrives at a hotel for the summer and discovers his old love Alice Gardner, now Alice Newhall, as the governess in her wealthy aunt's household. Her engagement to Mr St John failed when she chose love over money, her aunt dies leaving her almost penniless, and Kingston offers marriage after uncovering her true identity and past. She accepts with a hopeful glance and a vow.
The King of Siam may visit the United States within a year aboard a royal navy vessel. Danish author Carit Etlar dies at an advanced age. Ghallenberger and Captain Brooks named delegates to Berne for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the postal union. Governor Bushnell of Ohio recounts Memorial Day pardons for life prisoners. Andrew D. White, U.S. minister to Germany, is praised as a defender of American interests and champions the meat industry amid hostile legislation.
Odd Bits notes a large Mont mining operation on Yoga Creek yielding sapphires and rubies, both corundum varieties, with Burmah and Siam once the sole sources. It also mentions color photography aiding medical teaching and Iver's experiments with the kromskop for lectures.
Miss Maud Earl of London succeeds Rosa Bonheur as the leading living painter of animal life. Her work gains wide attention and praise from critics and connoisseurs. She enjoys royal patronage and has painted animal portraits for Queen Victoria and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
To the Editor J M Greene from Dorchester Mass urges hot weather care for animals. He notes horses drink easily while cats and dogs suffer without water. He praises local households and supports water authorities adding bowls to fountains for pets, hoping all future public or private fountains provide such troughs.
Representative Fitzgerald seeks a $13,000 state appropriation to lower Revere Beach bathhouse rates from 20 to 15 cents, including towel and dressing room use. He aims to rush the bill through the Legislature, citing benefits for the poor and strong park commission support. The article notes anticipated crowds and preparations for the season, including track extensions and band performances.
Visitors filled Bass Point Nahant for a brisk sea air outing on opening day. Lafricain's Brigade Band drew enthusiastic response with a full concert program. Tomorrow the Clyde Line steamer Carib from Florida will bring a display of farm animals and birds to Bass Point for summer exhibition.
Metropolitan Park Police and Hull town force combine to police Nantasket Beach reservation under new state oversight. Eleven park officers and nine Hull officers share duties, but tensions rise as two rival forces clash while local talk opposes state bill transferring county road control to park commissioners. Steamers carry crowds despite cool town day and state bath houses at the resort.
Crowds gathered on the Charles Street mall for Sunday talks by preachers of Christianity infidelity socialism and single tax. Speakers included a frail woman praising St Paul a Scottish critic of Roman Catholicism and leaders from Boston in a day long program under Evangelical Alliance and Benevolent Fraternity of Churches. Police assisted two disruptive women.
At Trinity Church yesterday morning Bishop Lawrence ordained fifteen men to the diaconate and three to the priesthood. The sermon by Rev Endicott Peabody urged humility and daily contemplation amid business rush, stressing love of Christ in all ministers. Names of those ordained as priests were L. E. K. Loring A T Taylor and M Bigelow. Deacons listed include K M Andrews Richard E B Armstrong Charles B Burwash Bowser and others. Precentors were Dr Donald and several Reverends.
A two story brick facility on Fruit Street in North End operates as a public wash house offering laundry services to the poor for ten cents per hour. The model mirrors London style facilities, providing soap, tubs, drying rooms and irons, with hopeful expansion as residents inquire.
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