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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1900
Page
6
The Boston Post presents as a representative Democratic paper reflecting New England politics, editorial stance, and regional issues. It conveys party alignment, coverage choices, and archival style typical of a 19th to early 20th century regional newspaper.
The notice lists yearly and shorter subscription rates for the Daily and Sunday Post. It notes address changes, prepayment requirements, and that subscriptions are discontinued at expiration. It provides telephone numbers for editorial and business offices and instructions to notify by postal mail if delivery is irregular.
The excerpt debates Cuba's future freedom and marks the country as only at the fringe of imperialist plans, warning that progress toward McKinleyism could jeopardize its path to liberty. The passage frames Cuba as a strategic question for the coming era and stresses uncertainty about its political fate.
In a window of opinion a columnist argues Cleveland should vote and share views on suffrage. It contrasts his silence with his prior criticism of McKinley’s Philippines policy, citing his 1898 remark that justified killing Filipinos as part of expansion and liberalizing aims, and suggests the former president’s stance remains relevant to the current liberty debate.
The upcoming game on Soldiers Field pits Harvard against Pennsylvania in a highly anticipated showdown. Both teams boast perfect records, with Harvard benefiting from home field and a deep bench, while Penn's lineup is described as the strongest since a three year stretch of dominance. The contest promises spirited play and uncertainty as the season progresses.
Mr Morse spoke Wednesday evening in Jamaica Plain on the par amount issue, noting his independent stance despite Republican ties. He defended Mr Storey’s position supporting Bryan and warned that the McKinley era policy shifts undermine independence for Cuba and potential free trade for Porto Rico.
The piece notes miners in Pennsylvania winning a 10 percent wage increase for six months and explains that the Philadelphia Reading Railroad and other coal trust members offset this by raising coal prices by 20 cents per ton, effective on September rates. It argues the public must bear the higher costs and calls for political change next election. It also references a court action over a theater bill and various social notes from Boston, including a Halloween party, a mid day breakfast idea, and local street cleanliness concerns. The column ends with a report on Colonel Arthur Lynch’s Boer War lecture in Roxbury.
The editorial urges voters to reelect Hon Henry F Naphen to Congress, praising his two years in Washington as useful and faithful. It argues no reason exists to replace him with Pierce and calls for Democrats to boost his margin, aiming to double the 3240 plurality from 1898 before the upcoming election.
A correspondent notes the sea at Winthrop Beach is pleasant for a morning dip with his seven year old son. Elsewhere Tremont and Park mark a pavement experiment testing asphalt versus wood blocks to learn which supports heavy loads better for teams.
Breakfast includes baked apples sugar and cream lamb chops baked sweet potatoes and Graham gems coffee and other items. Dinner features celery soup mashed potatoes boiled onions home pudding sweet cider. Supper offers creamed potatoes hot biscuits plum sauce mountain cake and home pudding. A ginger cake with baked apples served with white sauce is described. Mrs W G Johnson Chelsea Massachusetts provided the recipe.
The Sunday Post boasts a full story section from start to finish, featuring serials and short tales carefully chosen from the finest literature of the day, promising engaging reading for Sunday audiences.
A vivid crash scene unfolds as two trains collide and passengers struggle free. Rescue workers lift a pinned man who, at the moment of relief, erupts in rallying cheers and a bandaged shout. The narrative blends football ardor with a dramatic derailment witnessed by Chicago Times Herald and Indianapolis Press fragments.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item describes a boy at the Public Library asking for electricity books in an alphabetical sequence. He first gets The A B C of Electricity and later asks for The D B F of Electricity, thinking the titles form an order.
A playful dialogue traces engagement ring talk and prize fighters. Mrs Northside asks about signaling a ring for engagement while Mr Onsende explains. A friend recalls Jim Baker’s fame and praises Frank as the town’s best golfer, linking a literary, legal, and sports lineage to local pride.
Charley Eaton parts with his mother’s picture hoping it will start his future. Years later, a Western adventure reveals a concealed past, a deceitful guardian, a broken marriage, and a reunion with a forgotten love through a returning sweetheart. The rescued boy reveals his name, Charles Ashleigh Eaton, and the tale ends with a vow to aid his companions.
A brief exchange shows one person insisting on an automobile coat while the other claims ownership makes it unnecessary. The dialogue highlights differing views on preparedness and appearing with or without a coat despite driving.
A man recalls a plan to leave gas burners lit to deter a burglar. The intruder reportedly entered with a lit match, disappeared, and neither he nor the house was found. The man claims the attempt discouraged the break in beyond expectations. A physician and nurse discuss protecting a patient from nervous shock while avoiding disturbing news.
A Chicago News report notes a man claiming to get rich fast while describing instructive steps to seal a leak. He says he trusted his wife to safeguard his camera, which she then locked up, suggesting a cautionary tale about risky schemes and securing valuables.
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