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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents a political record of New England, highlighting party positions, editorials, and public notices. It outlines Democratic perspectives, upcoming events, and regional political developments in a concise, period-appropriate tone.
A brief plea urges Boston residents to contact their representative and demand support for Governor Crane regarding street governance. The message emphasizes local rights and civic action in the city.
The Illinois battleship surpasses predecessors with 20 mph sustained for nearly four hours, proving U S naval prowess as Kiel launches a 19 knot German dreadnought and Britain builds three 18 000 ton monsters. Innovations from Maxim and looming submarine threats shape future sea power.
Citizens debate whether Boston city leadership should prioritize residents or the elevated road project. Proponents argue for public accountability and local control while opponents warn of costs and disruption. Public meetings urge transparency and inclusive decision making.
The Americas Cup defender faces a dilemma as Newport races approach with Constitution and Columbia to sail and Independence leading. The New York Yacht Club must choose the finest boat, despite doubts about Shamrock II, to uphold a storied trophy amid lingering sentiment and rival expectations.
A reader asks whether supporters endorse Home Rule for Home Matters, seeking perspective on granting local authority and autonomy to manage home related issues. The brief poses a civic policy question about governance and home administration.
The government considers charging half the war cost to Transvaal gold mine corporations, proposing a sum of 250 million dollars. The piece argues the gold mines spurred the conflict and would bear responsibility, while noting opposition from English investors in Kaffir stocks and potential market effects.
The text argues that conquest of South Africa was costly and benefits the Rand mine owners who should bear the expense. It frames the issue as a clear equity matter about who pays for the gains from imperial actions.
Citizens question grant of forty years’ control over Boston transportation to the Elevated Road without consulting the city. Critics urge local consent and alternative oversight.
Senate votes on the Elevated company bill and referendum amendments show no clear two thirds in favor of passage and indicate the Governor’s veto may be sustained in the House. The article urges residents to contact their Representatives to back Governor Crane and strong home rule.
The query asks whether backing a governor who defends citizens against corporate greed and lobbying power warrants support, inviting consideration of leadership, policy impact, and democratic accountability.
Boston Common Council debates a four and a half million loan bill seen as a taxpayer raid. Five Republican members oppose the measure while twenty one Democrats condemn the move and vow to defend the people against jobber schemes. The opposition praises steadfast council members and warns of political fallout in the city election.
A reader challenges the notion of granting a 40 year monopoly over Boston streets without city approval. The letter questions authority, public access, and municipal consent.
The Observant Citizen Mrs Grace Le Baron Upham will head the fair's book department next autumn to aid repairing the frigate Constitution. Rev E A Horton plans a summer stay in Lexington likely to echo with his sermons. Theatre managers Wagner and Fetherston from Hollis Street Theatre visit Kennebunkport for a tan. A harsh critique targets the Dudley Street transfer station staff for delays, noting two clerks must punch transfers for hundreds of riders daily and have caused transit losses.
A reader questions the transit authority's logic for fare checks on Warren street and Humboldt avenue cars, noting a mismatch that leaves passengers unsure how to reach Franklin Park or Grove Hall. The letter also reports delayed street lighting on Wyoming street Roxbury and critiques the lamplighter's workload.
Poem urges readers to spread joy and kindness. If you feel glad, tell the world. When you hear birds or see blue sky, share the beauty with others. Help a fellow, lift burdens, and let good deeds flutter into the breeze.
A satirical column parodies a stingy church donor who promises a quarter million dollars if others raise the same, exposing cynicism in philanthropy. It lampoons misinformed public figures, royal reconciliations, and a string of humorous exchanges about manners and morals.
At the Haymarket Theatre first night of Society It Girl, Nelson Opera Company fears for prima donna Mary Nelson as illness strikes. understudy Marion Arquhar steps in while Jack Baird resurfaces backstage. Amid chaos Mary collapses but recovers to find Jack, her love, waiting to wed tomorrow as plans for her marriage to John Baird proceed.
A period menu lists breakfast lunch and dinner items with recipes for tomato horseradish salad and lemon whip. It includes Mrs. F. Mdarmott of 22 West Cottage Street Roxbury as the contributor.
A Boston resident urges the city to allow a referendum on who controls a new Washington Street subway project. The writer criticizes private lease terms and legislative denial of public input, urging a public vote to decide ownership and control.
A sequence of humorous and short anecdotes from newspapers includes a man mocked after being stranded by a crowded elevator, a cannibal chef joke about a batter pudding, social vanity exchanges, and a pun about weeding a flower bed.
Worcester Post editorial argues Governor Crane blocks a Boston subway contract with a corporate-controlled legislature. It labels the subway bill as favoring the Boston Elevated and warns that lawmakers who pass it over the veto will be marked for defeat at the polls.
In the House yesterday a conference committee reported for concurrence with Senate amendments on the Boston voting machine bill making machine purchases an election department expense. The Senate amendment delaying effect until after Jan 1 1902 was rejected. The rules were suspended to accept the report and other orders moved. A joint committee on revising anti stock watering laws was approved. A House committee on the same purpose was laid on the table. A resolve to provide quarters inside the State House for commissions and a bill for temporary guardians for minors were engrossed and passed.
The Senate, under suspension, passed the Somerville alms house land appropriation to be engrossed. A conference report on the Boston voting machine bill led to a stalled motion for immediate action, objected to by Mr. Sullivan and withdrawn. Statutes revision committee resolves were also engrossed.
A survey notes 50 000 to 100 000 more acres of rice in the South this year. Patent Office reports automobile filings lead all departments, growing daily. A Budapest beggar left 210 000 to the University of Pressburg after years of swindling. An article claims 20 000 aristocrats are imprisoned in Europe, with Russia leading at 12 000. Paris regards snails as a nutritious delicacy. Berlin physicians fund 5 percent of income tax, about 12 000 annually, for members’ aid. Kansas City touts fruit trade with 1 000 000 bananas and 2 000 000 oranges arriving from Los Angeles in an orange train of 2 ½ cars and a caboose.
We purchased the entire stock of a leading importer at half price. Men's extra fine French Lisle thread shirts and drawers with silk finish pearl buttons and elastic seams. Shirts long and short sleeve drawers regular price 1.50 now 75 cents. Fancy French hose new striped fast black cadet blue about 20 styles. Extra high heels double soles tees worth 35 and 5 cents per pair now 25 cents. Fast black cotton hose full regular made double soles high spliced heels. 25 cents per pair for J. M. Coalways. Also 3 pants. ochined coeses cveresen DUC.
Second floor boys department offers washable sailor suits for ages 3 to 16 at 0.50 to 1.50, washable odd pants 3 to 16 at 0.10 to 0.50, washable Russian suits 2 to 6 at 1.50 to 2.00, white duck long trousers 10 to 11 at 0.75, long flannel trousers 10 to 19 at 0.50, youths flannel suits 15 to 19 at 5.00, blue serge unlined coats 5 to 19 at 3.50.
The sale promotes imported Madras and Percale shirts with attached or detached cuffs at low prices. Neglige shirts in Bedford cord and Madras fabrics are advertised as great value, with higher priced rivals cited and substantial quantities offered to customers.
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