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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents itself as a leading Democratic paper in New England, emphasizing political commentary and reporting aligned with regional party perspectives. It highlights coverage of local elections, legislative debates, and national events framed for its readership.
The legislature must act now on strengthening anti stock watering laws. The House backs Luce’s joint committee plan for immediate work, while the Senate favors Currier’s governor appointed commission. Delay risks entrenched trusts as attorneys evade the law. action is imperative.
Massachusetts legislators weigh a plebiscite on extending suffrage to women on same terms as men. Opponents warn against rushing changes. supporters urge reference to voters to decide expediency and overall public welfare. A yea would signal a statewide expression of will.
The piece argues Congress will wait until December before acting on canal releas es and urges strength of the Monroe doctrine. It cites London Times arguing Western Hemisphere openness and English interests, and the Daily News noting Clayton Bulwer rights remain but less vital.
The article argues the United States should push the Isthmus canal project and fortifications and quietly abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty by mutual consent. It notes the importance of keeping President McKinley informed and involved as the issue develops.
A Porto Rican delegation told President McKinley that the island cannot sustain its 1 million dollar annual tax while only 2 million in circulation remains after currency reform and a devastating hurricane. They accuse the Porto Rican government of lacking local control and of lavish salaries for favorites, risking collapse of the system.
The $5,000,000 added to Commonwealth assets should fund the grade crossing abolition loan. Governor Crane’s plan, endorsed by Ways and Means, aims to apply bonds to the sinking fund and save $150,000 a year in interest plus $125,000 for sinking fund contributions, benefiting the people.
Scattered items report Bermuda’s Easter lily fields and their scent while noting Rev. Dr. George A. Gordon’s illness and summer plans in Switzerland. A Boston observer congratulates George J. Weller on partnership at Sharkey law, and Gate of Heaven Church blesses new stations of the cross. East Boston residents discuss the Maverick Square tunnel entrance toward Noddle Island.
The ad claims Lens Lock Eyeglasses stop frames from working loose and save repair costs. They cost no more initially and are the only type sold, with old rimless glasses made Lens Lock nickel for 50c and a Letter J on every pair.
In a tense melodrama, Dr Martin recruits a gunner to pose as Dr Hobbs to treat Mrs Clark and her sick daughter Marion. A staged romance and a staged cure lead to marriage plans as pretenses are forgiven and trust is restored.
Brookline public school teachers attend a Cunningham tea and a Misses Shearer hosted a casual dance for friends from Quisset Harbor. Governor Crane hosts a March 20 reception at the Somerset for legislators and wives. Local concerts and club events fill the week with musicians from Brookline and nearby cities.
A newspaper summary notes the tunnel is 600 feet from the water line with eight feet daily progress claimed by some and three feet by others. Tran sit Commissioner Thomas J. Gargan says progress is satisfactory and contractors have until June 1908 to finish. The upper tunnel section is in silt and fillings. the lower portion lies in clay.
An agent pitches a vacant flat while the applicant refuses, insisting on a house with a garden. The agent mentions a small back space now paved in stone that could be removed. The applicant, editor of an agricultural paper, agrees citing a need for a garden or space for foliage.
A fragment from a housing notice records a lodger demanding rent owed this week and the landlady insisting she kept her word last week. The brief exchange shows tension over payment.
A dialogue contrasts reading a novel’s last chapter with watching its dramatization highlighting changing habits. An admirer suggests reading backward, while the loveliest girl dismisses it as outdated and prefers the final chapter followed by the stage adaptation.
A collection of brief quips from assorted papers. Lines feature a meek newlywed unhappy with an omelet, a self labelled autocrat in domestic life, a playful exchange about spring poems, and a jibe about a cluttered desk. No single narrative, but a window into humorous daily life.
A reader recalls a witless exchange about spy glasses and telescopes. Relief arrives in the form of a wispy comment about handling gear and early talk of a daughter's trousseau while noting a nine percent discount for exhibition use reported by the Indianapolis Press.
I R Leighton of Cambridge Mass recounts voting at 21 in 1888 and becoming chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the check list with moderator powers at Randolph New Hampshire. He notes service as a delegate to the Democratic county convention and his birth in Randolph in the heart of New Hampshire.
General Charles G. Loring of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts declares twenty five Tanagra figurines withdrawn by Thomas G. Appleton in 1879 are forgeries. He dismisses New York experts who doubt the verdict and says a full trustees report will be issued in about two weeks.
A collage of trivia notes covers lamp chimneys workers in the U S Silk imports to England slide 18 percent Berlin lists over 50300 telephones and 207510 free educated children in the year end March 160 The piece mentions Swiss girls schools domestic science and gardening A Springfield Ohio girl age seven is named Rosy and a Denver attorney Talpod Garwood owns an heirloom meerschau
A lyric poem from the Chicago Times-Herald reflects on a woman described as fair yet dangerous to heart. It contrasts beauty with virtue and warns of envy and betrayal, ending with a personal confession of longing for an unscarred heart.
A quirky phrase blends a household product brand with a playful twist on Castor oil lore and poultry. The line evokes nostalgia for a long running consumer item tied to everyday routines and trusted by households.
Washington reports enlistments for the regular army have more than doubled since recruiting began February 8 after the army reorganization bill. Adjutant General Corbin notes daily reports from recruiters. by February 28 968 recruits had been secured and for the week ending March 8 736 recruits were obtained.
Advertising fragment lists upholstery tapestry in redworth and Oriental Cross stripes for corners dens and pillows. Mentions 50 inch wide cotton tapestry coverings with 75c value, three color Russe tapestry for coverings and hangings, and 50 inch wide extra heavy cotton tapestry in colors with typical price of $1.50, now on sale.
Seven floors display carefully selected up-to-date goods with styles noted as choicest and marked at reasonable prices. Bureaus in quartered oak feature full swell fronts and dust drawers with very neat design.
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