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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents itself as a leading Democratic voice in New England, aiming to inform readers with political commentary and regional news. It emphasizes party perspective and editorial stance in coverage.
The Delaware political clash over U S Senator J Edward Addicks draws federal pressure on state aid. Agriculture pauses seed distribution while Post Office free delivery plans are halted and a key patronage appointment is withheld. Wilmington businessmen refuse Addicks backing, lawmakers stay firm, and a deadlock may persist.
The Shamrock suffered spar failures after launch and on a trial, underscoring the fragile metal racing craft under heavy strain. Observers note prior incidents with Defender and other yachts, and wind speeds of about twenty miles per hour. Lipton hopes to repair and race again soon for a stronger showing.
Alderman Tinkham's committee reports water charges have produced a $1.6 million surplus since 1895. The surplus was used for general expenses and propped up departments, funding badges, junkets, carriages, and fireworks. The report calls this double taxation and urges immediate reform including a $649,000 rebate to low and middle income property owners and lessees.
A London denies Lord Kitchener advised a peace offer to Boer leaders allowing return of prisoners, farm restitution, state harvest aid, equal political rights, and amnesty for Cape Colony rebels. The piece argues such terms seem reasonable and essential for rehabilitation, noting Britain’s potential to keep prisoners long term.
The passage urges maintaining a reconcentrate system placing women and children in camps near towns to allow farms to be left fallow. It argues South Africa's restoration requires a peaceful, self respecting, contented population and credits General Kitchen for suggesting caution now repudiated.
The author argues the New York stock exchange turmoil ruined individuals but did not reduce national wealth. He says thousands were wiped out in hours yet no dollars or material assets are lost to the country. He compares the upheaval to betting on a card draw and notes core values and prosperity remain unchanged.
The column blends quirky observations on wealth philosophy a millennial Alfred the Great anniversary talk at Old South Meeting House and light society items. It mentions Christie MacDonald’s marriage plans at Crow's Nest and actor Willie Winter Jefferson’s bridal Europe trip while noting open car versus Elevated transit and a hat purchase mishap. It also reports Quartermaster-Sergeant Joseph Graham's mustering out and homecoming in Everett after service with the Forty-Sixth Regiment.
Boston readers learn that the Museum of Fine Arts will host a retrospective of F. G. Attwood's drawings later this month. The show will span his work as illustrator and cartoonist, including pieces for Life Harvard Lampoon and other American periodicals. Exact opening date to be announced.
Frederick Howard sails to England on the fifteenth while Lottie schemes to wed him. She stirs a plan with a guard and a hastily delivered message wins their release. The couple elopes to New Hampshire and to an England-bound steamer, leaving guardian vexed by the missing stroke car.
Ex Sheriff A J Glenn visits Macon after Hot Springs seeking relaxant and cigars. A 25 to 30 cent price clash leads to his 30 cent cigars and six bit shoe shine. The town wonders if the Missouri man is real as he handles small prices with bravado.
In a Philadelphia Times transcript a varsity man, admitted by favoritism to the crew, asks if a fast stroke would improve his style. The candid trainer answers that a lightning stroke would indeed enhance the crew’s performance and prospects.
A witty note from the Chicago Post quotes a woman’s remark about women as funny and a reply about ten years of silence. The exchange mentions a countess being entertained and a marked newspaper as a gift, reflecting social journalism tone.
Codfish fritters recipe details a buttered mashed potato batter with salt cod and egg, ready for frying in deep fat and served with parsley and lemon. note from Mrs. E C Fletcher of 64 Fayette Street Lynn Massachusetts.
In the House the bill to require city blasting permits with reasonable restrictions was defeated 66 to 47 on a third reading vote amid a near quorum. Speakers from Somerville Boston and Quincy argued for and against the measure, noting nuisance and property damage concerns. The amendment to allow only council restrictions was rejected and the bill failed.
Mr MacCartney of Rockland spoke against the fisheries and game committee report and petition legislation to permit fishing and shooting on Sundays. Amendments restricting shooting to seashore failed. the motion to substitute failed and the adverse report was accepted.
The House without debate accepted the adverse report of the liquor committee on Representative William J. Bullock of New Bedford's petition to permit liquor sales from 6 AM to midnight instead of 11 PM. Bullock will move reconsideration on Monday.
The Senate debated elevator safety provisions as a House amendment on safety standards for elevators was under discussion. Tolman of Berkshire criticized the bill’s restraint and urged reconsideration of the amendment.
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