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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
6
A historical column spotlights a call to uphold a mission driven by duty and ethics, emphasizing firm adherence to principles. It notes a stance against unnecessary restraint. The piece frames moral resolve as essential to organizational integrity.
A five to four decision upholds that Porto Rico is a territorial possession not a state under the Constitution while Congress may impose duties on imports. The ruling signals a shift toward imperial policy and raises fears of a move away from constitutional liberty. Justice White dissents. Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Harlan warn of radical consequences.
A Civil Service Reform League report accuses a Louisville Kentucky internal revenue collector of long running political coercion. Employees allegedly faced mandatory party contributions and coercive fines, with funds used to benefit GOP allies amid historic district politics and notable elections.
The question asks if he must act under statute to remove a violator, asserting duty to enforce law. It frames whether legal obligation compels action and what limits exist in enforcement duties.
The legislative committee on metropolitan affairs should note the unlikely path of any subway bill becoming law without a referendum. Governor Crane, a strong home rule champion, ties Boston’s subway issue to the principle. Previous acts show he favors principle and may reject a bill lacking public approval.
A historic critique notes warning signs from last year about trolley safety. It argues the Albany collision shows outgrown supervision and calls for outside regulation, inspections of roadbeds and rolling stock, qualified motormen, and adequate guards on country lines.
The article argues the Supreme Court ruling eases panic among Philippine rulers by claiming the Constitution does not follow the flag. It criticizes Taft’s commission for tolerating local enslaving customs in Mindanao and Sulu, noting ongoing slavery and polygamy among Moros and mocking constitutional reach abroad. It laments lack of action against slavery, while asserting American colonies and unequal tariffs persist.
The Observant Citizen recalls a street scene where a boy buys a banana and steadies a slippery peel near a sewer, praising the future as a worthy civic act. He also reports on Clyde Park races weather hopes, city archway neglect, and a rising trend of “goo goo” speech among women in Boston.
At the May 22 election in Rutland street Boston Mrs. James Ellis of Roxbury was chosen president of the Ladies' Catholic Club Association succeeding Mrs. J Mitchell Galvin. The board is described as efficient and the club, supported by Boston women, is noted for charity and parliamentarian skill. Walter Ayer comments on regional hat trade during bad weather. Beaton faculty guest Charles H Bochan arrives from Baltimore with plans for a brief stay.
A cold day in a city kindergarten ends with Miss Grace aiding ailing child Tommie and his mother Mrs Cassey. Grace and a doctor confront hardship, leading to plans for a stable home for Tommie and eventual cooperation to shelter him.
A collection of humorous mishearings and wordplay exchanges travels through several papers. A husband teases his wife over a yacht race pun while a couple argues in a comic misunderstanding about slips cups and slips. The snippets capture light social banter and playful domestic squabbles.
A collage of quirky sections includes a mock business manager lamenting paper prosperity, a green lobster humor piece, a Fourth Corporal in wartime satire, a mouse trap scene, and a moralizing tale about a boy named James and a visiting fairy offering gifts for running away.
Daily table hints describe a full meal plan with oatmeal hot corn chowder for breakfast, tongue salad and roast pork for meals, plus canned peas and apricot desserts. The text includes a recipe for tongue jelly, a beef stock reduction, and a baked apricot custard with whipped cream.
A garbled clipping mentions railways in France with twenty three rungs of 100 miles and up, notes Nuremberg's rise over five years by about sixty percent, and references H G Wells naming a house in Sa in a peculiar style. It also hints at Minnesota costs and miscellaneous figures, all jumbled with unclear attributions and odd phrases.
About 1287 workers across shops threaten escalation after 120 Atlantic Works machinists walk out for 12 12 cent raise. Picket lines at Blake Company Cambridge block outside help, while talks loom with management and strikers. Hancock Inspirator and American Stearage join firms granting demands. Goodyear shop remains on strike as talks continue.
Dorchester street crews and the New England Telephone Company clash over moving three utility poles blocking a 300 foot section of Alliston Street. Cobblestones to be removed for a new gutter require pole relocation, but the telephone company cites a linemen strike and has not filed the required petition with the Board of Aldermen. Hydrant and lamppost have already been moved by the street and water departments.
A city newspaper exposes a hoax claiming a Local Union 661 meeting under the American Federation of Labor. The piece notes no charter No 961 exists and no hall location, naming organizer Miss McLean and Miss Nellie Son as alleged leaders while stating the gathering was a fabrication.
At last night’s regular meeting, members voted to pledge support for the strike by HouseSmiths. The motion cited sympathy with the workers and the union’s call for action, with emphasis on solidarity and raising awareness of the dispute.
In Sachin Washington a special meeting is held amid fears among nonunion workers. The crowd gathers as tensions rise over labor rights and potential changes to employment conditions. Local officials comment on the issue and assure public safety during the event.
An executive council meeting last night considered a proposal to regulate wages and hours for members of two unions. The motion, aimed at standardizing conditions, was debated amid mixed comments from locals and union representatives. Further steps were expected in coming weeks as the proposal moves forward.
Union bakers in the city announced last night that several firms accepted their demands. The Bakers' Union stated there will be no attempts to hire strikebreakers in local bake shops while the dispute remains unresolved.
The joint committee of the Beaton Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Cotinci met last evening to decide a Labor Day parade route. The matter was referred to a sub committee which will report back to the Labor Bit committee soon, as the race to secure the largest parade in the history of the organization intensifies.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a meeting about a memorial building project and related appeals. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions layers, meat, and a referee’s report about wages or pay, noting a rate of 47 cents per hour and referring to a recent referee's findings in a damaged excerpt.
A Boston meeting of a local association was held in a hotel venue with attendees gathered to discuss ongoing efforts and future plans. Details remain limited in the readable text.
President O'Ccet of the International Machinists Association announced progress toward a settlement after administrative issues arose during a meeting in Ontario. Representatives from several regions were present as talks continued with possible next steps discussed for resolving tensions outlined at the conference.
Lawmakers labor over a redistricting proposal with opponents Sleeper and McPherson pushing amendments. Debate continues into today as lines, wards, and precincts are rearranged to favor or hinder party representation while Thornton Saunders defends the plan and Gilpatric Albee and others propose changes.
The Dene political group wards the Bryan Association Ball will be held tomorrow at Loughan Hall Charlestown. The event aims to attract many young and older voters from North End, with Charlestown Hall chosen for capacity. Special cars will run from Charlestown to the city for the dancing and event activities.
The article discusses Justices dissenting and concurring on Puerto Rico status after the Spanish treaty. It cites Chief Justice and Justice Harlan arguing Congress cannot impose unequal taxation on newly acquired territories and that Porto Rico remains under written constitutional limits. The piece casts doubt on expansion of world power beyond the Constitution.
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