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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents a Democratic voice for New England readers with editorials and notices. It highlights local politics and community matters through its period voice and opinion emphasis.
The piece notes Aguinaldo’s oath under U S civil service pressure and questions whether exposure to reform letters would reveal a partisan merit system. It suggests Aguinaldo’s submission was influenced by translated regulations and warns he may view the system as a sham if informed of reform critiques.
Voters in Boston are asked to approve or disapprove the Tremont Street Subway Bill with a call to place the Washington Street Subway Bill on the referendum ballot as well. The proposal prompts public discussion on urban transit routes and city planning.
The passage emphasizes Memorial Day as a lasting tribute to Civil War heroes and a united republic. It argues the day remains vital despite time, noting the joy of remembrance and reverence, while comparing it to Revolutionary patriotism and ensuring the personal sacrifice is not forgotten as years pass.
A discussion contrasts the Tremont street track question with the Washington Street Subway Bill, deeming the latter fifty times more important for city transit policy and funding priorities.
The postponement of consideration of the subway bill to Monday is praised as the most desirable course. The measure from the committee is criticized for violating subway precedents in Boston and lacking a referendum. Lawmakers are urged to delay further to allow careful, deliberate treatment before final passage.
The text urges placing the Washington Street Subway Bill on the referendum ballot. It frames Home Rule as backing a public vote and emphasizes that the Referendum is the required democratic step for approval.
Fragmentary report notes a narrowly split constitutional convention at Havgna, with half approving and half opposing certain United States demands. The balance of opinion highlights a cautious stance toward federal expectations and potential fiscal implications.
The Cuban convention adopts a constitution framed to satisfy the United States while preserving Cuban autonomy. The Platt amendment is included with an explicit protest against possible interference and limited use of coaling stations. A strong minority rejects the compromise, signaling caution against overreach.
Governor Crane advocates Home Rule for Boston and supports a referendum on the Washington Street Subway Bill. He argues the referendum is essential to approving the bill, contending consistent policy requires the public vote before final passage.
The Porto Rico decision opens trade with the Philippines while questioning U S duties on imports. Military occupation and presidential powers are debated as possible justifications for tariffs, but constitutional limits remain. The piece argues trade policy leans toward the Philippines while U S protection suffers.
Citizens of Boston press for direct input on Washington Street Subway project and city street plans. Aimed at ensuring Fair Play in decisions affecting Boston’s urban landscape and transportation priorities.
The Observant Citizen notes a garden party at the Daily Industrial Home fundraiser supervised by Mrs James M Morrison of Roxbury and Memorial Day sports with focus on public leisure. It recalls Storts's nine year postponement and Nordstrom's death sentence, plus a Brookline fire on the Larz Anderson residence and a planned million dollar Washington DC home. It mentions the 263d Ancient Anniversary and remarks by Captain Tom Phin and Commodore J Stearns Cushing in terse local context.
A busy week in Boston with club rules, summer plans, and local personalities. The Boston Club fines inactive members, Upstairs Club preps for July festivities, and Paris menus raise costs. Lt Usher and Beck summer at Marblehead. Olys opens Marion mansion. Edwards Barry recuperates and plans a water summer. Local political and legal chatter features Lawyer Mullen amid Porto Rican cases. A street scene circus by children and a Washington visitor delay for Horticultural Hat opening reflect city life.
Dave and Alice, stranded on a sand bar after their boat hits shallow water, work together to reach the shore. Dave strips to swim, saves the oar, and the pair drift toward safety while confessing love and affirming a shared future.
In a Denver Times column, a couple share a playful scene as Miss Amy decides to turn down the gas rather than accept a marriage proposal, ending with a practical quip about hats as a Philadelphia Record joke.
The seventh Lake Mohonk conference opened in New York with over two hundred delegates. Speakers including Albert K. Smiley and Dr. Edward Everett Hale urged permanent peace and mobilizing business leaders, bankers, and manufacturers to back global harmony.
The text lists a daily menu including breakfast with oatmeal fruit and doughnuts, dinner featuring mock duck, potatoes, macaroni and Indian pudding, and supper with Parker House rolls, canned quince and tongue. It then provides detailed recipe notes for potato scones and a stuffed rump roast with bread dressing, plus a banana junket recipe and serving suggestions. Accompanying is a street address: Mrs Clara E Bin, 23 Pletcher Street, Nashua, New Hampshire.
A mother consoles her son Tommy who cries that he is lonesome as the other boys would not play fair. He explains they played United States Senate and he resigned while the others forgot to coax him back, in a Washington Star vignette.
In Cleveland Plain Dealer a query asks if Princess Chimay will curb her extravagance and notes she may refuse to.
In a Washington Star excerpt, Colonel Stilwell explains his choice to join a fight despite not being involved. He states he could not remain an innocent bystander and felt compelled to pick a side.
A poem urges wreaths and garlands of lilies of the valley arbutus smilax and roses for a hero soldier’s grave beside a cottage wall. It counsels reverent tribute where a white shaft marks deeds of valor and sends comrade wreaths of immortelles from 218 Elm Street West Somerville by Adam N Bill Remick.
Friends congratulate Miss Mamie Harnish known as Braintree's singing girl opened her engagement at the Old Howard this week. Large delegations attend performances and present flowers while she and Dressler in Miss RN delight audiences.
A survey of curious facts shows a ship visible from 42 miles atop a high vantage, and a metals worker drawing penny long distances into filmlike wire. World and US population trends surge while literacy improves. Britain’s print past dwarfs current scale with numerous journals and magazines. Colonial policy advocates sweet treats for soldiers, preferring candy to whiskey.
Tennessee May 2 reports a southern federal convention session debating school histories. The general view urges histories be written by a credible impartial author with clear presentation. The committee presented a draft plan and noted concerns about partisan influence.
A whimsical Marine Journal passage depicts a mermaid and Neptune arguing about noises in the yard. Neptune mows sea grass in the front yard, prompting the mermaid to joke about not recognizing a spring harblin ger of the season.
At the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening a Hebrew company from New York will present the Yiddish melodrama The Jewish Immigrants by Joseph Jeines. The production will feature leading Yiddish stars including Max Rosenthal David Levin Mrs Karp Mr de Young and others with Mrs Abramovitz and the Greens among the cast.
A certificate quotes Senpail Sorghum on elections as a high community gift and a marker of wealth or future gain, noting that public office improves a man's standing and is seen as a sign of money. This excerpt from the Washington Post reflects views on political reward and social status.
A crowded bargain counter scene features a man claiming to represent a large family of eleven daughters challenging a woman’s demand to move aside. The exchange captures a tense moment as the man asserts his family ties and status amid the bustle.
A garbled exchange reveals a plan to elope and concerns about parental forgiveness. The speakers debate whether the father would approve and express uncertainty about consequences amid fragmented phrasing.
A Massachusetts committee appointed by the Overseers of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum urges a $300,000 addition to the arboretum endowment. The panel notes the current $7,000 annual income falls short for salaries investigations upkeep and safety, and recommends funds to extend living collections and research at the Jamaica Plain campus.
Cardinal Gibbons will remain in Rome for most of June. He notes the appointment of a rector for the American College, succeeding Monsignor OConnell, has not progressed to a definite decision. He discussed with the Pope the U.S. government’s views on religious orders in the Philippines.
Mr. Erving Winslow discusses Supreme Court rulings, criticizing rushed study of opinions and warning that the majority may abandon constitutional liberty and equal rights. He views minority arguments as tools for anti imperialists and cautions against shifting to an imperial governance model.
A terse Harlem scene shows a suspicious character probing another for information. The exchange hints at hidden motives and uncertain intent amid a gritty street setting.
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