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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post notes the Massachusetts Supreme Court's decision denying a petition by condemned man Storti. Chief Justice Holmes defends the use of electric current for execution as not cruel or unusual, arguing the punishment remains death and the means are not prohibited by the constitution.
The editorial urges the House to debate Manning’s bill on state supervision of telephone companies, arguing the Senate vote was not conclusive. It warns against suppressing the measure and calls for open discussion on public convenience and corporate influence.
A Boston panel proposes a three member board chosen by the Mayor to spend 1 million dollars annually on land purchase and construction of schoolhouses. The Post argues the measure adds unnecessary municipal machinery and boosts salaries and patronage amid an ongoing party dispute.
A historic warning on canoeing risks stressing that accidents and fatalities stem from ignorance and carelessness. It urges prudent conduct by individual paddlers and highlights dangers even on calm rivers and lakes, citing a reckless river rapids incident on the Chicopee.
The House took up Representative Bullock's bill re enacting the law as it stood with a proposed change extending saloon closing time from 11 to midnight. The article supports restoring hotel privileges under license and regulation, arguing 12 o'clock closing is unnecessary and the change is commendable.
The Observant Citizen notes a lively May date on the Charles River Speedway with about 500 horses entered for a parade if weather permits. It reports a Brighton water cart parade with prizes, yacht talk by Mike Riley, a child portrait at Doll & Richards, rail sheds at Arlington Heights nearing completion, and the bathing season opening with Danny Carroll’s first dip at L Street.
A bill proposing a maximum price for gas at 00 per thousand feet moves to the assembly for consideration. The measure aims to curb costs and protect consumers amid rising fuel rates.
Elsie, torn by love and parental pressure, elopes with Roy Blake after a hurried romance with a college sweetheart Clare. Roy meetsElsie at the family home and convinces her father and aunt to accept the match. Elsie later confesses to Ida that she loved Roy all along and kissed him goodbye.
A household menu lists breakfast and dinner items including bacon eggs griddle cakes and salmon with green bread pudding and a frozen tomato salad recipe. The note cites Grace M Maguire at 8 Hancock Street Boston Massachusetts and describes freezing tomato pulp like ice cream before serving.
Odd news reports debate whether prisoners sentenced to “during her Majesty’s pleasure” can be kept in durance now Queen Victoria has died. Also noted are surprising snowfalls in Mexico City Madrid and Jerusalem and shipping, industry, and a curious Chicago turnstile incident.
A poem praising the losing man who fights on despite defeat. It honors his patience, perseverance, and courage as he endures misfortune and seeks light through struggle. The verse salutes soldiers and workers who endure hardship with quiet resolve.
A bridegroom and bride endure an awkward wait on a station platform as strangers intrude and a train speeds by. A station master probes the moment with a sly wink while jokes and cartoons from periodicals such as Harper's Weekly and Exchanges mock stock chatter.
In a Chicago Post exchange the notion that a man was in theater is disputed. A clerk questions a new hire’s fit, saying he may not grasp the business after an inquiry about a quotations book signals uncertainty.
In a humorous Chicago Tribune line the bookkeeper is praised as the most expert germ dodger in the establishment amid chatter about his reliability and health.
Advertises a folding 4x5 camera with case and bicycle attachments priced at 3.50, plus tripods, mahogany nickel trim models, and a range of darkroom items. Includes discounts on lenses, trays, printing frames, lights, paper, acids for Velox, and development services with same-day handling before 3 o'clock.
Adjustable screens with spring extension extra high six inches each. Screen doors use best wire cloth with various framing options. Oak finish doors priced per unit with listed cents and dollar amounts.
Retail catalog notes bleached cotton widths 36 inches in short lengths 10 to 20 yards at 6 cents. Pillow slips from standard 42 inch cotton at 12 1 2 cents. Sheets 2 yards long laundered ready for use 50 cents. Rubber sheets 36 by 27 inches about 25 cents. Blankets include white gray tan full size at 45 cents and wool blankets at 1 65 per pair. Puffs and quilts priced from 90 cents to 1 50 and marseilles patterns 1 25 each.
Listings show Hearth Brushes and Boc 4 Fold Screens in gilt or black. Prices range from 50 to 75 cents for irons and andirons, with brass andirons at 50 cents per pair and shovels pokers and tongs priced similarly.
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