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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
6
The piece argues against making Clark of Montana a party issue noting slim party divisions in the state. It condemns the manipulation of Senate rules and calls for denying Clark a seat amid alleged trickery and possible corruption while stressing the price as the decisive factor.
The editorial calls for referendums on pending Boston related bills including a tax rate increase and a new subway project. It argues the Legislature should defer final action and seek popular approval, emphasizing the city’s right to self government and Mayor Hart’s stance on giving voters a direct say.
A report notes Delegate Rahilly’s nomination speech for Ignatius Donnelly at Cincinnati repeats Daniel Dougherty’s 1888 Cleveland nomination oration with only name changes. The piece questions whether Rahilly’s rhetoric should be admired for bold appropriation or criticized as unnecessary repetition.
The excerpt argues that a few speeches in a nominating convention can be eloquent and widely believed, claiming Donnelly rivals Cleveland in 1888 in stature. It suggests convention orators should consider this approach and the appearance of sincerity.
A London press attacks Richard Croker as an international figure blamed for pro Boer sentiment in Britain. The piece mocks calls to ostracize him for welcoming Boer envoys to New York and argues Croker has not swayed American or New York opinion or surpassed Ambassador Choate.
American residents in Cape Colony sign a letter urging neutrality in the South African war. They regret political use of the issue and believe US intervention is unlikely. a past missed chance by a stronger president is noted. The piece contends sympathy is the only usable stance for the Boer republics and warns against false hopes.
The column recalls San Francisco climate in Boston with sunlit streets and cool shade. It notes Queen Victoria’s eighty first birthday observance by the British Charitable Society and station improvements at Trinity Place for baggage handling. It reports vandalism in Franklin Park, Hull fund completion, and a Forepaugh charity effort drawing 2000 ticket requests. It also mentions barber shop regulation effects and price hikes in South Boston.
A lively column recounts House proceedings with Representative Stone’s efficient session, calls on Chairman Callahan, and mentions Paton of Leominster for generosity. It records social visits, badge collections by George Huey, and quirky incidents at hotels, stations, and clubs, plus political chatter and minor miscommunications.
In a northern Vermont village a young woman Reine Atkins navigates love and duty. She accepts Percival Hubbard and marries, while Will Clark returns years later to learn she is now his friend's wife. Reine must live with her choice as she contemplates happiness and obligation.
Puritan Shoes for men in all widths styles and sizes offered at 3 dollars and 50 cents cheaper because they are here. Comment notes comfort fit and value versus higher priced shoes and references a Summer Street ground floor sale with last batches and shrinking sizes as stock ends.
The notice touts men’s suits from 15 dollars and driving gloves at 9.75 a pair. Lisle back cooling leather palms offer grip, described as ideal for summer driving. Sawyer Worsted cassimeres and Cheviots highlighted with fashionable tailoring. 897 suits in various kinds and sizes, priced around 12 to 15 dollars.
Summer neck clothing has been a problem we solved with stocks that are right. Ties are strings ascots or four ine hands made of madras or cheviot sizes 12. Want your clothes made to measure We do it and at easy prices. A forty dollar suit for 24 dollars. Perfect satisfaction or your money back guarantee. Street Floor Summer Street Blue Serge Suits ten weaves one half silk lined skeleton back cut made and trimmed under our direct supervision.
Two years after Louis Parnaud left the Everett post office to seek Klondike fortunes his friends funded his venture. He returned and shared 2000 among three grubstake partners. Other items note Wentworth Woodhouse's vast halls, England's feudal dining, November self invitations, Cardinal Vaughn’s birthday and career, Prof Paul Haupt's Philippine ethnography study, Dr Jerome H. Raymond's resignation as college president, sculptor Frederick Moynihan's statue of Brigadier General Griffin A. Stedman Jr., and Colonel Herbert Charlies Onslow Plumer's service in the British Army in South Africa with dates and ranks.
An old advertisement offers men’s hats at three dollars for two with a money back guarantee. Alpines and derbys featured as extra fine quality styles with best trimmings and light weight bands.
A local store lists boys and girls clothing with low prices. Cotton sailor suits 4 to 10 years 1.69, shirt waists 25 and 50 cents, gingham dresses 4 to 14 years 0.98, washable kilt suits 2 to 4 years 1.00 to 2.00, misses waists in percale, sailer suits with trousers 4 to 12 years 1.00 to 2.00, white lawn guimpe 0.59 to 1.00, woollen middy suits 8 to 16 years 3.95, second fire sailor suits 3 to 12 years 2.95, youths blue serge 15 to 19 years 7.60, and more. Second Floor notices claim rising sales and large annual volume.
A collage of quick quips and snippets from various papers shows humor and irony. Citizens, aides, and officers are lampooned while a Kaffir runner’s despatch joke underscores the era’s tone. Witty exchanges touch taxes, politics, and jobs.
A compilation of editorials mocks Boer escape feats at Wepener and De Wet’s corps as remarkable given the large number of burghers pursued by Lord Roberts. Other items discuss Ireland’s future sovereigns, Ruskin and Gladstone’s lifestyle sermon, and political prophecies from General Grosvenor.
A device tests and cooks eggs with a lamp inside a metallic tube and wire rack for placement. Los Angeles oil fields are vast with many derricks, oil deposits showing no signs of depletion. Madagascan spider silk is strong and used for decorations. a spider can yield two miles of silk in 24 hours. Germany seeks Russian language teachers to aid future trade. William Rockefeller’s rare orchid, valued at 1000 dollars, is a cross between Lindleyanum and candatum, with only seven plants known.
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