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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
5
The Post promises colorful Fourth of July humor with Katzenjammer Kids and the Boy Inventor. Comic artists Dirks and others prepare new Sunday color pages to entertain readers with patriotic laughter.
A compact note describes a cat on a fence muttering about a heatbound coast and a breezier Sunday, framing the piece as a wry, lighthearted local quip. The tone mimics a newspaper cartoon caption highlighting wordplay and seasonal whimsy.
A Boston Sunday Post feature promises to reveal a hidden key to the Declaration of Independence. The playful tale frames a Boston gentleman as the guide to a wondrous mystery for Yankee readers.
A Boston official holds the key to a noted mystery linked to the Declaration of Independence. A Sunday Post feature promises an entertaining Fourth of July history piece and a visit to fireworks factories with insights into Boston's official celebration.
Miss Emma C Willard of Cambridge will travel 9000 miles in August to marry Dr Daniel R Nye a dentist in Tien Tsin China. Nye will meet her in Yokohama after which they wed and tour Japan before two years in China then return via Europe. Nye urges generous tipping for care during travel.
The Salvation Army plans to enter the ice business to lower costs for the very poor. Following New York and Kansas City models, carts will deliver in the North and West Ends with depots in slum areas. Ice will sell at four to five pounds per cent, not competing with ice companies but serving those who would otherwise go without.
The piece previews next Sunday's Post featuring Miss Any Lyman Phillips with tales of hot weather dishes and confections. It highlights a mystery about the wallpaper, a Boston suburb landowner story, an elderly mountain heiress, a girl who reads classics for a living and plays poker for fun.
A playful survey of several hundred schoolgirls responses amid a magazine page of fashion, regatta details, urban tales, short stories, and scenes from Natick. The piece hints at themes of gender, style, and local life, concluding with anticipation for next Sunday's Post.
The Brockton and Plymouth division of the New York New Haven Hartford rail road announces the resignation of Superintendent J H French effective July 1 for health reasons and rising duties. G F Taylor will succeed him, currently Cape Cod division superintendent. French served nearly fifty years with NYNH and Old Colony railroads.
Preparations for the Fosburg trial next month are under way. Lawyers Hibbard of Pittsfield and Joyner of Great Barrington join forces with Judge Seneaca Muwier of St. Louis in defense efforts. The aim is to end the legal battle, with preparations and defense measures emphasized.
Bishop William H. O Connell of Portland arrived on the Dominion liner Commonwealth. He was met by a committee including John B. Fitzpatrick and John H. Casey. He thanked friends and said he would likely go to Portland to take charge of the Cathedral, then proceed to Lowell.
Edward Muliehill a baggageman protected Mme Schumann-Heink as her cab careened through city streets. A trolley collision injured driver Hugh Hannigan whose skull was fractured while Muliehill steered toward the Hamburg American line pier. The singer praised him as a hero and life saver.
A group of wealthy Americans led by J Pierpont Morgan chartered a special train from London to Southampton to board the Hamburg American steamer Deutschland for New York. Passengers include W W L Elkins C A B Widener and G A Griscom. The voyage reportedly aims for comfort and a half hour extra for breakfast. The deck cost is £4400 and shares are divided equally.
Graduation week culminates at Mechanics Hall with bouquets ice cream and cake for graduates. Mayors and educators deliver addresses as flag is saluted. Winthrop Grammar School concludes Boston's graduation season with Bo Swan honored as the longtime master retiring after fifty five classes and sixty three terms.
A cannibal chief declares intent to roast the captive who answers with wry humor claiming he umpired baseball games at home. Ohio State Journal notes the unusual exchange in a brief, facetious discourse.
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