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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
6
A fragment notes a political card or pamphlet associated with the Post Democratic of New England. It mentions a mission theme and a phrase about a muzzle, suggesting a promotional or ideological item without explicit event details.
Secretary Long's choice as McKinley’s running mate emerged amid a brutal power struggle among party bosses. Quay Platt and Hanna dictated the scene, while Massachusetts held its ground as Long showed rare temper, not seeking the nomination yet praised for his steady service to an administration in need of support.
The Boston gas bill moves toward reform as the House rejects a manufactured muddle and opts for a 9-cent gas rate, aiming for 8 to 9 cents per 1000 cubic feet. The legislature rejects stock speculator quarrels and focuses on a practical price reduction to 75 or 90 cents if needed.
The editorial argues for extending the current session to properly handle important bills rather than adjourn early. It condemns rushing to July adjournment, urging lawmakers to stay a week longer if needed to finish work and avoid omissions. It stresses adherence to a deliberate schedule and public accountability.
Leaders vow to accept nothing less than independence promised to their people as they confront the expulsion and the path ahead for the nation of Rhandaran.
The Philadelphia nomination pairs McKinley with Roosevelt on a ticket defined by militarism and imperialism. The piece brands Roosevelt as an aggressive imperialist and criticizes party bosses for forcing the radical imperial platform onto the Republicans. It contrasts empire with republican ideals and notes Hanne’s preference for a different direction.
The Observant Citizen surveys daylight change and daily life scenes from Nan taskett to Somerville. It recounts acts of helpful conductors aiding a blind passenger and a crutch user on a Jamaica Plain car, plus seaside club plans at Squantum and Japan straw shoe lore.
The piece links the timing of McKinley’s amnesty offer to the Philippines with Philadelphia nominating conventions. It notes past Otis era proclamations declaring insurrection ended and argues the present offer—immunity for past acts and free action for those who submit within ninety days—will have little political impact in the United States. It critiques civil and social expectations surrounding the policy.
The piece notes rapid growth around a new mid wilderness metropolis on the Bangor & Aroostook line led by F W Cram general manager. It recalls a New Haven Hartford rail ride with a blind fiddler and his brother returning from Framingham a harsh tale of a three day stay and only 40 cents, plus a man earning about 76 dollars at a celebration to support his mother and three brothers.
The dentist's chair is hardly pleasant, and viewing a graveyard during treatment compounds the distress. The office plans to move to improve business. Speedy streetcars on Commonwealth Avenue evoke danger yet excitement, likened to railroad velocity while riding the central reservation. Donohoe's Magazine publisher D P Toomey will travel to Europe for six weeks, visiting Paris, the exposition, Dublin, Cork, and other Irish locales.
A man devoted forty years to reading the works of Socrates Strobe and Richard Harding Davis, hoping to gain wisdom. He immersed himself in books day and night but grew muddled and was tragically run over by a cow while attempting to conquer with an overhanging brow.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s unknown play described as a tragedy in Drank verse tied to Prince Otto. Judge Eugene B. Eliott of Milwaukee retires from whist. Duke of Fife retains titles with heir. George Byron Curtis becomes London Standard editor. Walter Swingle procuring 200 date palms in Algeria. Alfred Newton earns British Linnaean Society gold medal. Goodman King of St. Louis to judge Paris Exposition awards sailing June 7 from New York.
Beatrice, a high school valedictorian, faces ruin after a family tragedy and travels abroad as a companion to a wealthy woman. Years later she learns adopted parents are alive and returns to join them while pursuing education. A poignant tale of loss, loyalty, and unexpected reunion.
A collage of jokes and social quips from New York Weekly Life Washington Star Mt-Dits and others. It riffs on fathers mentoring sons in business, doomed dowries and odd speech from children. It closes with a pun about the Smith/Smyth name.
Readers weigh census birthplace questions criticizing immigration patterns and US outward migration. Column cites estimates of Americans abroad and foreign-born in the US while noting editorials from Kansas City Journal and Buffalo Courier on China and a provocative remark about age and marriage by Edward Bok.
Breakfast shows Wheat Germ and Hamburg Steak with potatoes. Luncheon lists Brew and Cake Cocoa with Corn and Pie. Scattered unreadable lines mention yeast and butter quantities in asterisks, indicating a damaged recipe section with incomplete items.
Readied stock includes men's white flannel outing suits with Norfolk jackets and double breasted coats, priced from 8.00 to 1.00 on a shoestring sale. Also boys 8 to 18 years washable sailor suits at 50 to 75 cents, and girls sailor hats reduced from 1.25 to 50 cents. most items sold on the second floor.
Advertises negligee shirts priced at one dollar, compares to $1.25 and $1.50 options seen around town. Promotes a better display this season and invites customers to examine selections on Street Floor, Summer Street.
Bargain sale offers men’s wash vests at 39 cents each, representing the entire line bought from the manufacturer. Singles and doubles priced earlier at 1.00 to 1.50 now offered at reduced rate. Quantity limits may apply as stock moves quickly.
Overstocks from factories purchased at about half price are offered in a street sale. Men’s shoes priced at $2.60 a pair, compared with former $3.00 to $4.00 ranges. Store notes indicate large stock and uniform pricing to clear inventory.
Many citizens plan week or two away during hot sultry days to breathe country or sea air and return ready for business. The store advertises writing papers pens toilet articles brushes and other needed items with trunks bags or dress suit cases, all at affordable prices to suit customers.
A fragmented catalogue lists traveling ink stands with receptacles for paper and blotter, leather writing portfolios priced from 1.00 to 80.00, fine writing paper sets, travel pockets, and razors imported from Sheffield offered at 1.25 each. The item list mentions a venue on George Westenholm and a closing price.
A market notice promotes Latour line including Latour Fine Extracts Latour Violet Toilet Water and Latour Tooth Powder. It lists Bechet Mavelopes Mair Brushes and various Latour goods, noting hundreds of styles and low Jordan prices with men’s and women’s pearl and stag handle brushes offered at 37 cents each.
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