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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
4
The Boston Post denounces a proposed $75,000 stock in a new corporation as stock watering. It argues the venture harms Haverhill residents and questions its legality under Massachusetts law. The paper urges removal of the Haverhill Gas Securities Company to protect the public.
The rules committee shows desire to keep its probe into the Westminster Chambers bill private. The piece argues for an open investigation or its cancellation, warning that hidden inquiries erode public trust and imply concealment. It notes the lapse of time may have left evidence stale and calls for daylight or no inquiry at all.
The article cites Senator Hoar criticizing President McKinley for resisting Congress and using executive power. It recalls McKinley’s Boston speech denying a formal policy on the Philippines and blaming Congress, while accusing him of dictatorial conduct for avoiding a Senate call to meet.
The bill moving through the legislature would let cities and towns establish their own street and building lighting without buying out private plants. It argues current law forces municipal lighting to purchase private monopolies, a change labeled socialistic by opponents, yet echoing past battles over public water.
A Brockton reader critiques a recent Post claim that Bryan fell short by 48 electoral votes in 1896. The piece explains 271 McKinley versus 176 Bryan, and that 48 more for Bryan would replace 48 for McKinley, changing the majority. It argues holding 1896 states Kentucky New York and Connecticut could push Bryan to win in 1900.
The House may act today on the Haverhill Gas Securities Company listed in the orders of the day seeking its charter annulment. An Attorney General opinion is awaited but expected to be decisive. The company is described as a corporate monstrosity formed to evade law, with its only use to substitute a $1,000,000 figure.
The speech by Senator Wolcott as temporary chairman is seen as a thorough but flat opening blast. The piece argues the GOP remains defensive, with praise for industrial growth yet criticism of tariffs, taxes, trusts, and imperialism. It condemns Wolcott’s stance on Luzon and portrays the party as favoring conquest over liberation.
The Brookline High School ends summer vacation later this year with Friday afternoon start and ends September 10. The piece comments on theatre break ins, bicycling laws, and local guests at Banff. It mentions life saving stations at Gloucester and Nahant nearing completion and notes on crowds disrupting street organ players in Charlestown. It highlights Rudolph Aronson planning concerts with Herr Edward Strauss and the Imperial Court Orchestra, and Georgetown College track plans for Paris with sprinters Duffy Holland and Minnerhan.
Heights to Billerica opened on Patriots Day, drawing crowds as a popular, comfortable trip with rapid speeds. A June open-air wedding near Boston featured daisies on the bride, bridesmaids, and ushers, while farmers worried about the wild flowers’ abundance. The Honorable John D. Long’s harbor visit saw a seventeen-gun salute, hinting that repealing the war tax could be delayed if such visits continue.
Great preparations are being made for is the class day at Radcliffe this afternoon. It is intended to make the event unusually elaborate, and the young ladies have been planning features for months past. Ok ee Ww. F. Fitzgerald, the well known broker, will soon move his family to his summer home in Effingham, and after their departure the street will miss the copper king from Friday to Monday each week. The large building now rapidly approaching completion on Beacon street opposite Somerset street will entirely dwarf the Boston Atheneum. Friday will be class day at Harvard and the societies promise something out of the ordinary. Invitations to the Hasty Pudding are being especially sought after. Among the throng at Bunker Hill monument was Dan OConnell, the young politician, newspaper man, secretary to Congressman Naphen and the Post Washington correspondent.
The narrative recalls James Farrell, a Dorchester area gate man, who last Friday saved three children at the New York New Haven Hartford crossing on Dorchester Avenue. The author questions why no recognition or medal has followed such gallant action and hints at broader social concerns about dog tied to bicycle handlers observed by Roxbury workers.
The lettered excerpt from the Chicago Times-Herald questions whether female love is eternal while contrasting male fickleness and material presentation. It casts opinions on why women linger, seek affection, and then claim what they desire, framed as a dramatic poetic inquiry.
A melodramatic tale of Beatrice torn between a planned nun life and love for Pedro Mantilli. Beatrice resists a convent vow after tears and jealousy strain her, while Sister Theresa guides the path. Pedro confronts reality and Beatrice faces a choice between betrothal and Holy Order, ending with reconciliation.
A dated domestic menu lists breakfast items such as sliced pineapple broiled calf s liver and bacon with coffee, lunch features broiled liver and bread, dinner offers mock turtle soup roast beef and vegetables. includes odd phrasing, misspellings, and a recipe for strawberry pie with lemon and sugar. The entry is signed by Mrs Ali M. Brown care Mr Fred Hurd Wellington, Mars.
A Pawtucket Times excerpt notes New York’s atmosphere hinting at Tweedish influence, suggesting indirect robbery by officials and implying punishment for roundabout Tweedism. It mentions Simpson selling his paper for campaign aims and references Jerry shifting to hosiery after a personal change in Minneapolis.
A collage of humorous quips from Puck Tit-Bits Chicago Record and Indianapolis Journal, featuring lines about fools, honor, doctors, critics, and domestic life. Brief, period-tinged snippets from various papers include a Kentucky maiden Remmy and a maid named Jane in a punchy обмен of wits.
The first royal guest at Paris Exposition 1900 is the Queen of Saxony who, with a chamberlain and two ladies, browsed Rue des Nations admiring pavilions on the riverfront. She visited the German palace but workmen blocked her entry as Ser via and other pavilions drew her interest. Charlotte Crabtree, known as Lotta, donated $500 to New York actors' home fund.
A Munich publisher issues Loree a volume of sketches by the German novelist Paul He the German. It includes portraits of Richard NOM cepeee Ling Halbe Ernst Von Wolzogen and Bronson. The article notes he once wrote poetry and mentions Theodore Ommisen and his brother Fyeho.
Jordan Marsh & Co advertises a large stock of lightweight summer hats and china ware at low prices. Hats offered at 25c after discount. various glassware and dinner sets reduced for Fourth Floor and Basement sales. Includes German beer mugs country sets and window screens.
Philadelphia shop cuts prices on Drexel mowers 12 14 and 16 inch sizes at 2 75 each and slashes Marlboro Meriden C Rogers Bros flatware and kitchen tools with marked savings on spoons forks knives and butter spreaders. High quality items offered at half to quarter price to clear stock.
New summer furniture is the latest shipment received with the first lot already depleted. Calls for more are high as stock remains uncertain and the items have been on display long enough to attract buyers.
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