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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
4
The Albany strike ends after twelve days with wage losses and two deaths. The piece urges starting talks earlier to save lives and money, advocating arbitration and mutual concessions as the rational, civil outcome of industrial disputes.
William Dudley Foulke and Richard Henry Pann urge President McKinley to act on civil service abuses. They cite appointments of nonexamined "laborers" who later serve as clerks or secretaries, and note thousands nationwide benefited by merit-rule violations. They call for removal of offending officials and warn the system’s integrity.
President McKinley announces the Oregon class battleship Ohio built in San Francisco, a 12 500 ton steel vessel with 20 main guns and four 12-inch turrets, two submerged torpedo tubes and 17 foot Whitehead torpedoes. The ship strengthens national defense and promotes peace through naval power.
Secretary Hay's memoranda for a new canal treaty have reached Britain and will be considered once they settle in. American opinion coalesces around a treaty that abrogates the Clayton-Bowyer pact, a nonpartisan issue. Jonathan W. Fonte, Secretary of State in President Linolnson's cabinet, remarked that the time has come for action.
The piece argues that changes in America's population and power since the Clayton Bulwer Treaty undermine its relevance. It asserts the Monroe Doctrine and 1850 treaty cannot coexist and calls for US control of any canal, urging Secretary Hay to substantiate this stance or risk weak agreements with Pauncefote.
The piece argues the America's Cup should reflect American seamanship, not a single club's rule. It recalls past defenses by non New York yachts and warns the cup risks becoming a club prize if NYYC ownership dominates. It laments loss of national character and global interest.
Observant Citizen notes a Ringling brothers circus march through Commonwealth avenue for three blocks met by park officials who feared damage to tender grass. The piece discusses Tulip display at Copley Square Trinity Church plot and mentions various Boston figures, events, and social previews.
The shipboard narrator praises Captain Potter for his hospitality aboard the Cunard steamship Altonia with steerage passengers described as an exceptionally fine looking crowd and the captain as an ideal host.
A long excerpt discusses the burden of the servant question on men and women, focusing on cooks who strain budgets and provoke conflict. It argues for more cooks and fewer literary romances, urging art in daily life over pretentious inner consciousness. The piece ends with witty inverted quotes about society and work.
A late nineteenth century homemaker’s page outlines daily breakfast and dinner dishes including egg omelet doughnuts oatmeal with cream and breakfast puffs. It provides recipes for baked rice pudding centennial cookies and feather cake with quantities and steps, ending with a signature from Miss Julia M. Woods of East Pembroke Massachusetts.
Eight year old Robert feels in disgrace as Dorothy’s suitor Donald Martyn loses favor after a secret tale. A plan with Rev. Tompkins prompts a reconciliation and a friendship bloom, ending with a playful gift to the troublesome brother from Donald.
Odd news notes a record vintage in South Australia and Kansas farmers organizing independent wheat shipments to Liverpool. Berlin reports servant scarcity due to factory labor. Holland imports hay from La Plata as cheaper than local production. Germany gains 19 million in population. France and Austria-Hungary rise, Italy lower.
Visiting commissioners attend Calvary Church as the assembly sits in Philadelphia. Moderator Henry C. Minton of California preaches on character building and the ties between church and state. J Milton Greene attacks U S soldiers in Porto Rico and calls for better spiritual welfare for troops. The assembly plans a committee to summarize the reformed faith ahead of the confession revision.
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson told the Prohibition Union of Christian People that closing many second-class hotels has pushed some men toward virtue. He warned the city’s youth might otherwise drift to taverns, recounted nocturnal scenes from his city trips, and urged continued reform and enforcement by police. He cited upstairs scenes in seven-room hotels with intoxication and painted women, urging action to protect rural families.
The Church of St John at Newton Lower Falls was dedicated by Archbishop Williams of Boston. A solemn high mass and sermon by Rev Michael J Teeny and Rev John Hetnat complemented a day of ceremonies and special music. Numerous visiting clergy attended from Roxbury to Natick and Belmont, with ushers listed among the local church community.
Belgrade reports all rumors of abdication, cabinet resignation, and Queen Draga banishment are unfounded. Professors Cantacuzene and Wertheim say Queen Draga shows nervous pregnancy signs influenced by Dr Caulet urging a sedentary life. Specialists diagnose metritis but deem the condition not serious.
Paris reports the Carthusian monks ousted from Grand Chartreuse plan to relocate their monastery and liqueur production to Pennsylvania. The move follows anti religious laws, and supporters say France loses a unique product while America gains the famed herb sourced liqueur.
May 19 report describes a campus crisis at the U S Military Academy as cadets demand removal of superintendent Colonel Mills. The dispute stems from hazing suppression and claimed upperclass privileges. A planned show of unity featured cadets shouting a cadet’s name, a cannon incident, and a looming board of investigation for eighty three cadets. Washington sources say Mills is expected to be sustained in enforcing discipline.
Fragmentary excerpt shows Growells quarreling with a companion over nonsense and understanding. The dialogue hints at a charitable scene or social satire typical of Tit-Bits, with abrupt shifts and clipped phrasing.
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