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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription pricing and payment terms. It notes advance payment is required and that service will discontinue at expiration, with contact details for the Boston offices and New York access through hotels for the Pest.
The Boston Common Council defeats a large loan bill seen as a grafting scheme. The paper urges a transparent, honest loan bill with no jobs or graft, and says council can pass a bill the Mayor will sign. It argues to preserve the council as a check on public interests and calls for prudent municipal spending.
The Mexican attacker fired five shots at Alexander Shepherd as he governed Batopilas with autocratic authority. Shepherd escaped unharmed, while the would‑be killer, now en route to Chihuahua with soldiers, failed to injure him. Shepherd’s career in Washington and later Mexico is portrayed as a dramatic rise to power.
The obituary notes ex Governor Pingrer, a distinct political figure from New Exile, died in London. It recalls three major public plans his travels suggested: reforesting Michigan by planting trees, expanding this effort in Bavaria, and a third venture connected to forestry policy in Wevpt, with emphasis on government-backed tree growth.
The passage notes a plan by a “fertile mini” to enlist the British government in indirect ship provision for Boer transport to the United States. The idea envisions very low rail fares and potato patches for the poor as lesser goals compared with this broader economic scheme.
Harvard fields a superb nine in a decisive victory over Yale at Soldiers Field. The Crimson outplays the Bulldogs with superior skill and team balance, improving prospects for the Thames race and the year’s intercollegiate contests.
A letter describes nightly street washing on School and Beacon streets causing slippery pavements and accidents. It notes oyster-shell deposits under Public Garden excavation and critiques public chase coverage of Blondin. Mentions Councilman Roberts, a Park Street Church crowd, a Huntington avenue race, and upcoming Massachusetts Monument at Andersonville with legislators attending.
Public notices from Massachusetts editors praise the Boston Post for its strong stance against the subway bill. Compliments from The Springfield Republican and The Springfield Union call the Post a notable public service, citing its vigilance, clear warnings, and influence on legislators. Beverly and Haskell are mentioned in the remarks.
Cynthia Wakeman an acclaimed author known as John Broadland confronts John Galahead a plagiarist who copied her tale The Tyranny of Love. A mysterious letter reveals each writer claims a secret affinity as they meet by coincidence in her home.
In North Adams on June 20, editor E A Grazier contends the Boston Post Lina and A Hill Herald leaders inspire bold civic effort. The piece urges gratitude to the grand cause and state-wide support for the movement.
Greenfield Mass June 20 editor commends The Post for supporting Governor Crane and opposing the Boston subway bill.
Charles J. Strorgh of the Daily News endorses Governor Crane's veto and supports submitting major issues like the subway to a public vote. He argues referendum upholds democracy and that subway advocates should accept popular decision.
A letter to Editor E. A. Grozter of the Boston Post commends the paper for its service to the public and notes Gloucester Daily Messenger publishers. The missive speaks to honorable mention and appreciation for journalism.
Worcester Evening Post editorials praise the Boston Sir for its vigorous opposition to a subway bill. The editors state the effort saved millions for the people and express public thanks.
Sir People are right and Post is commended for its fight for the people. EDITOR AMERICAN. Lawrence, June 20.
In Northampton on June 20, the writer lauds the Boston Post for its staunch stance against the subway bill. The paper is commended for taking the people's side and delivering hard blows to the moneyed interests in the ongoing siege.
In a Pittsfield letter the editor lauds the Boston Post for backing public sentiment against the subway bill and praising Governor Crane's veto as a public service. The writer credits the paper with aiding Crane's victory and notes its close alignment with subway matters.
Editor notes that the people of Boston deserve a say in subway franchise decisions and criticizes awarding the franchise without public consent. The message appears in Lowell News dated June 20.
A conspicuous public service notice from The Springfield Union editor to Boston Giro. The fragment hints at a civic message urging attention to community welfare and public responsibility.
A Boston letter praises Louis Aldrich for suited condolence and cheer, notes fans mock wave signals to conductors, clarifies Hawthorn Club misidentification with Roxbury liquor cases, reports a $100,000 Smith College gift clarification, confirms Napier Lothian to remain Boston Theatre conductor, and commends Alderman J Norton for bathhouse improvements and fundraising efforts.
A collage of humorous lines and brief notes. Includes verse about absence and longing, stray quips about yachts and strikes, and unrelated lines on philosophy and homeward themes. Contains multiple speakers and imagined captions with minimal narrative coherence.
A fragment from a Sunday post menu lists dinner and supper items such as Shredded wheat, Cream, Rice tomato and tomato stuffed dishes. It describes Lyonnaise potatoes with onions and parsley, fried oysters in crumbs, and Lyonnaise stuffed tomatoes. The note ends with an address for Goldstein at 18 Layland Street, Roxbury.
Advertises deep discounts on washable sailor suits for 3 to 10 years, vacation blouses and shirt waists in cheviots madras and ginghams, all wool trousers 3 to 16 years, and youth suits 15 to 19 years. Earlier prices ranged from $0.50 to $12.00, with sale prices listed around 50c to 7.50 for various outfits.
Pilgrim Shoes promises full guarantees on wear make and style. If not satisfactory customers may return for a refund. The retailer claims Pilgrim equals any $3.50 or $4.00 shoe and offers all leather options and boots or oxfords at varied prices.
A trader advertises men’s light weight hosiery and underwear including extra fine white lisle shirts with long and short sleeves and matching drawers, Met’s Balbriggan shirts, and a range of fancy hose. Claims good value and various fabrics, with multiple colors and styles highlighted.
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