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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents a Democratic voice for New England readers. Editorials and reporting emphasize regional political perspectives and community concerns.
The column explores a canine themed event and features advocates discussing a device free approach to therapy and training. It profiles participants and organizations promoting humane handling and public welfare in a community setting.
The piece argues that bicycle use is surging this year with more riders on Sundays parks and beaches. It notes many former riders returned while others shift from golf or autos to wheeling for health convenience and business, deeming the bicycle indispensable.
In a twenty mile triangular test Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II failed to outpace Shamrock I. Despite steady wind and a fair course the new challenger lagged by over five minutes, signaling disappointment but leaving room for improvement as the season unfolds.
The article discusses House action on a bill sought to restore the original closing time for liquor sales to midnight and argues the 12 o'clock limit is incidental. It criticizes hotel guest rules after 11 pm and urges adopting the amendment to maintain public convenience and prohibition, with general trade closing unchanged.
William Dudley Foulke, on behalf of the National Civil Service Reform League, questions President McKinley about civil service violations in the Philadelphia post office. He cites unexamined appointments, misused positions such as widow cleaner becoming bookkeeper, laborers serving as clerks, and political purges. He notes a pattern of smuggling through by appointees outside proper rules and asks for a response.
Quote from Mr. Foulke warns that letting civil service violations go unpunished signals no enforcement of the civil service act in the federal classified service. The speaker asserts the law clearly states that any executive civil service member who wilfully violates the act shall be dismissed from office.
The House backed the anti trust measure by a large vote and the bill aimed to curb foreign trust exploitation in Massachusetts. The Senate defeated it by a narrow three vote margin, leading to public disapproval of the Senate and concern for consumers facing monopolies and dealer blacklisting.
Observant Citizen William Winter Jefferson and Christie Mac Donald plan a European tour after a Boston wedding. Mrs Jefferson resumes leading lady duties with Peter F. Dailey's company upon return, while Mr Jefferson travels with his father. Chimes at Church of the Advent on Brimmer street stir local protests. Jamies A. Herne remains ill but valued. Wildflowers abound in suburban districts after rains and sun.
A newspaper narrative highlights Gardener Murray as a leading orchid cultivator whose role in the upcoming flower show is crucial. The piece weaves local scenes from Boston area transit chatter and street anecdotes with reflections on gardeners versus flower owners, and notes warm weather prompting public activity.
The article lists customary Boston Common preachers and reformers, a note on Ole Bull’s Bergen monument unveiling with a mayoral absence, and a mayoral message praising Norway. It mentions views on rival boats Constitution and Independence, Draper’s Italy residence, Goddard prize readings at Tufts, a fire department inspector, and theatrical figure Charles Fairbrother and his Boston connections.
A humorous quote from the Detroit Free Press imagines a burglar in the cellar. The husband and wife discuss moving downstairs to avoid crowding, joking that a ten room house should fit three people.
A collection of short jokes and remarks from newspapers including Philadelphia Press Cincinnati man 90 about to publish a first book and Cleveland Plain Dealer quips on advertising. Chicago Record-Herald and others comment on Briggins germs and new diseases with brisk humor.
A collage of humorous exchanges and remarks from various papers. A city resident laments a $79 medical bill while fashion trends and Marconi’s wedding are teased. Jokes touch on portraits with cake, science’s progress, and employment bureaus.
The page lists breakfast lunch and dinner items with recipes for Cheese fondy Buttered lobster and Poor man s pudding. It includes a misspelt author line MISS FLORENCE M eae e aggville and a notes section with recipe instructions and ingredients.
Willard Peele Phillips, longtime Salem political figure and anti-Butler campaign leader, dies at Mansion House in Andover after a long illness. He leaves a widow and two daughters. The obituary recalls his public service and prominence.
In a canoe under a biting storm a woman and her companion argue about poets and dreams. A lightning strike brings danger and wreck. He saves her from drowning then they seek safety and share a vow, the dream of another world fading.
Fragmentary verse about a rose and a butterfly seeking freedom from the flower. The speaker prays to the wind to unchain the rose and notes the butterfly’s wide flight. The next morning the rose’s fate and the butterfly’s fate are left unresolved in broken lines.
The committee of twenty five plans to choose a president within days with two front runners Isaac P. Hutchinson and George N. Swallow. Michael J. Murray has refused. Hutchinson seeks clear authority and a pledge to resign if City Hall breaks promises. Swallow shows potential if unanimously chosen. backers note his wealth and possible campaign funding. The group aims to appoint a leader before a convention to challenge the board of graft.
Two pineapple varieties compete in the market the red Spanish Cuban type and the Abbakka from Florida's Indian River. The piece notes flavor and overall worthiness favor the Spanish less than its larger cone, while prices show planty of variation with the Abbakka selling around 7% cents and $1.00.
The annual meeting of Leopold Morse Home for Infirm Hebrews and Orphans will be held on June 14, 1901 at 8 o'clock evening. The session will take place at the corner of Columbus and Orienta Street, with election of officers and other lawful business to come before the meeting.
A Democratic conference at the Boston Tavern set policy on Mayor Hart appointees. Aldermen Norton crossed party lines to back Wheeler and Monahan, while Wheeler and Berwin were kept from confirmation. The board then tabbed many Hart selections and confirmed a few salaried posts including Health Commissioner Pillsbury and Printing Chief Monahan.
Thousands of white settlers gather near a vast Kiowa Apache Comanche reservation in southern Oklahoma awaiting a government proclamation to open 2 5 million acres under the homestead act. Indians will receive 960 000 acres, while about 1 5 to 2 million acres would go to whites. Proclamation expected by August 6 with a lottery style land allotment to prevent stampede and crime.
London’s water service is rated poorest among major cities. China imports German beer worth 288000 dollars in 1899. Chicago operates the country’s only municipal pawn shop. Paris and others run similar services for years. New York plans a 100000 dollar State hospital in the Adirondacks for incipient consumption. Medieval warfare saw mass slaughter of noncombatants after sieges. Arsenical walking becomes common from impure beverages. Arsenic accumulates, stiffens muscles, and causes a wooden-leg gait. Over 140000 homes are debt free among Southern blacks, valued at about 140 million dollars. Roman Britain’s roads declined after abandonment, with bridles paths then the only routes. systematic road improvements did not begin until 1676 under Charles II.
Residents of the neighborhood oppose the eight bells rung for over a year at the Church of the Advent corner Brimmer and Mt Vernon streets. They protest to the rector that the ringing is a nuisance and seek a formal arrangement to stop or modify the bell sounds.
John a Grady of Boston died suddenly at American House in Concord New Hampshire. The physician attributed the death to a medical condition. He had come here from a family in Boston and was notified of the death.
Mrs Catherine K Steele, aged 190, of New Hampshire, is named in local Revolutionary War memorial notices dated May 18. The notice honors her service and places her in community remembrance with relatives and neighbors listed in the public notice.
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