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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
4
A writer questions the classification of enlistment under the last call and those killing Filipinos. He asks if Massachusetts lawmakers intend to echo anti imperialist claims that honorable warfare ended with Spain and that soldiers subduing the Philippines are mercenaries.
The State House debate calls for ten minute limits on speeches to finish legislative work promptly. Summer and July 4 loom as pressures to curb lengthy remarks. A suspending majority could override the rule, risking unequal privilege between speakers. The House is urged to use good judgment and let the ten-minute limit save the session from the longest on record.
A federal court ruling addresses whether the Constitution extends to Porto Rico. The decision rebukes government theories that Congress must determine the reach of constitutional power before applying federal rules to new territories. The case challenges imperialist critiques of Judge Lochren and questions of imperial governance.
The Legislature favors a bill extending civil service exemption to Spain war veterans. Critics argue it defies merit rules, noting similar Civil War exemptions. The bill divides veterans into classes titled War of the Aegean and Needs, with no clear treaty terms.
The piece denounces Neely, a post office official in Cuba accused of embezzlement, with links to Washington figures. It condemns McKinley administration complicity and warns of public revolt if accountability is avoided, calling for swift punishment and reforms.
Editorial argues the people of Boston must decide on a new subway under Washington Street. It warns the Legislature can impose municipal change but urges the extension plan be referred to voters as a new proposition and a referendum on granting private privileges.
A collage of observations from Boston including May weather, school parade outfits, and upcoming Trinity Place station opening. Mentions the North Atlantic fleet centennial celebration at Charlestown Navy Yard on June 17, plus Europe unrest, local gossip about Buffalo reformers, and personal notes about Miss Anna V Moynihan and the Moynihan family. Calls out police call volume after a parade and a glimpse of press satire.
William Millivitzky of the Harvard Library spoke on The Exiled Spanish Jews, praising the book on their history from Turkey to Hungary after visiting those countries. The lecture drew interest and the speaker appeared engaging, with his talk described as informative and enjoyable.
A collage of quips and cartoonish remarks from various papers. Jests about millionaire philanthropy, Boer movements, marriage, life insurance, umpire misses, and a writer publisher row weave through anecdotes and humorous asides.
Fragmented notes report lifespan limits for Australian natives, rising horse counts from 220 in 1800 to 2,000,000 by 1900, and a sketch of fiscal receipts in San Francisco and British customs. Mentions ships reaching Montreal up the St Lawrence and a reference to Suez Canal activity in early 1900.
Daily table hints list breakfast items Bananas Rolled Oats Cream Scrambled Eggs Popovers Coffee. Dinner features Beef Bread Sticks Roast Beef Sweet Potatoes Spinach Mashed Potatoes. Supper Cold Ham Bread Butter Baked Apples Sponge Cake Cocoa Popovers One cup milk one egg half teaspoon salt tablespoon sugar one teaspoon baking powder sifted into flour heat gem pan bake twenty minutes. Sponge cake Beat yolks three eggs add one and a half cups sugar lemon juice water two level teaspoons baking powder mixed two cups pastry flour whites beaten stiff folded in bake in a long pan. Address Mrs O Post 836 Cambridge Street Allston Main.
The text critiques sensationalism about Barbara and giants, notes the rapid shipbuilding pace, and urges linking merchant marine funding with naval appropriations as a prestige plan. It also comments on Chinese shrewdness as traders and merchants who prioritize their interests.
The Queen arrived in London at noon and will spend three days in the capital. She is scheduled to attend the drawing room tomorrow.
A mysterious young couple moves into the hotel across the hall and steals the narrator’s attention with their secretive romance. Cyril Gordon's temper erupts in jealousy, threatening Olive, whose naïve devotion is tested by an apparent betrayal but ends in a comic misdirection when the pair rehearse a play and reveal no real quarrel.
Toronto authorities place several extra night watchmen on duty and order key holders to report after suspected Fenian plot scare. Ministers decline to explain, as rumors of a renewed plot circulate.
In New Bedford Superior Court on May 16 a slander case brought by Charles S. Moore, a former member of the New Bedford High School committee, against Sarah D. Bates was decided with a verdict for the defendant.
The Men’s Club of St. Matthew’s Church held a crowded minstrel at Bethesda Hall in South Boston. Local hits and clever lines filled the program as white sailor suits contrasted with darktown beau ties worn by the female helpers. John S Godfrey led as interlocutor with naval officer costume, joined by a long list of performers, tambos and bones, under Stanley E. Fuller as musical director.
Mr Raymond of the Post press room turned 59 yesterday. A gathering of associates from the press and mailing departments visited his home at Park street Medfon to celebrate with a collation and music. Charles McLoughlin gave a meerschaum pipe as a souvenir. The Sextuple Quartet performed along with flute solos by Charles McMorrow and songs by Edward Metkel.
A spring ice spell in May brings snow and frosty mornings, shrinking bulbs and delaying blossoms. Weather service confirms this quiet stretch as one of the coldest May records since 1871, with temperatures dipping low and frost warnings affecting clothing and plans across the region.
The speaker touts Boston’s Furnishings as the largest and finest in America with vast buying power and global sourcing. He urges customers to buy early for the newest goods, claiming 25 to 50 percent lower prices than rival stores and lamenting slow deliveries and crowds.
An advertisement asserts the men's store offers fast service and ample space to prevent crowding, comparing favorably to other shops. The copy emphasizes efficiency and a large assortment, inviting customers to visit for a hassle free shopping experience.
The advertisement touts Madras shirts priced at one dollar with full length 36 inches, detachable collars, attached cuffs, and hand made button holes. It compares favorably to higher priced shirts and notes the selection on the Summer Street storefront.
The article promotes stocks for outdoor pursuits like hunting, fishing, golf, canoeing and leisure. It notes neckwear solutions such as ties, ascots, or four-in-hands in madras or cheviot fabrics, sized 12 to 16, addressing clothing issues for active men.
Advertises over 500 men's hosiery varieties in lisle cotton and mercerized silk. Highlights 200 dozen pairs of black and tan hose with features like high spliced heels and double toes priced 33c per pair, with bulk offers and related menswear items.
The ad notes flannel suits cut in the latest English style with new stripe effects. Coats available in single or double breasted options to suit buyer preference and price points.
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