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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
6
The editorial argues against a forty year subway contract for Boston noting it binds descendants and risks private debt mischaracterized as contingent. It urges a city wide referendum to honor home rule and let Boston voters decide on the project under current terms.
The article notes no fixed party lines in the insular cases decisions. Justices Brown Gray McKenna Shiras White supported the administration, while Brewer Fuller Harlan Peckham dissented. The split shows four Republicans and one Democrat with two Republicans and two Democrats dissenting, highlighting learning balance and nonpartisan division.
The Buffalo Pan-America fair proceeds amid dreary weather while US trade with South America remains stable in value at about 226.5 million with Canada and Mexico absorbing most of the rest. Exports to South America rise to about 39 million while imports fall from 113.6 million to 93.6 million over the last decade.
The May or of Jacksonville warns of a mighty problem as the city faces a devastating calamity. Boston sees generous aid but lags behind Galveston and recent city benefactions in scope and speed. Citizens are urged to contribute money and clothing to assist the stricken Florida city.
The plea emphasizes ongoing demand for contributions in Boston. It urges generous support as the need persists and expresses hope that donors will not hesitate to help.
The piece critiques the Supreme Court for not settling Philippine trade law like the Porto Rico ruling. It notes that if Philippines follow Porto Rico rules, free trade would persist with duties disputed, risking massive refunds and spurring possible moves to compensate Spain or cede the islands.
The Observant Citizen notes Professor Pickering of the Harvard observatory denies forecasting three pleasant days this summer, arguing stars and moon do not govern weather. Local items discuss subway tunneling under Washington Street, a veterans parade, women’s suffrage rhetoric, and sidewalk shelter debates for Dorchester residents near Grove Hall transfer station.
A playful fragment showcases a Billy Goat eating an Oyster Can and a section titled THE INK BOTTLE invites children to pour ink on the carpet. The page also lampoons an Esteemed Contemporary with comic clippings and jokes about hats at the theater and light, era gossip.
Katherine a wilful beauty clashes with Ethan Rockwell over marriage while Miss Bruce appears as rival. Ethan quietly waits for the right moment, and a winter of jealousy yields to the vow of marriage with Katherine as the tale concludes with Miss Bruce’s silent aid in the plan.
The Jordan Marsh Sporting Goods section markets a wide range of golf, tennis, and fishing gear at low prices. It highlights clubs, bags, balls, racks, nets, and rods with multiple price points and weekly specials. The ad markets leather bags, bamboo rods, reels, lines, and spinners from several brands with emphasis on value and selection.
In Ohio State Journal and Tribune style quips a couple jokes about social visits and a dog known for gentleness. A thief steals a door mat, but the dog rolls over and naps on the bare floor, avoiding confrontation.
A reader voices a complaint about the portraits on currency, arguing the images do little for the public and expressing disbelief at the expense. The brief unhappiness reflects a sentiment toward monetary iconography.
A fragmentary daily menu mentions foods for breakfast and lunch including salmon, plain cake, tea, and milk. The text shows garbled phrases and stray instructions about heating, mixing yolks, and baking. It references a location at 610 Eastern 6 OLB with unclear context.
Reports indicate a copper discovery in Guerrero near Tixtla yields high purity ore with potential to become a world-leading mine. Global literacy statistics show improvements in Italy and rising education spending in London and New York. Public ownership movements gain momentum in St. Louis as political activity shifts.
Fragmentary OCR text referencing a naval editor and spot C. multiple garbled phrases. no coherent event or names to summarize into a full news item.
A local retailer advertises a clearance on bicycle and golf hose, sweaters, flannel shirts, uniforms, baseball pants and shirts, jerseys, and bathing suits. Highlights include golf hose 25 to 75 cents, worsted sweaters at 1.98, full uniforms priced up to 83 dollars, and light summer bathing suits from 75 cents.
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