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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents regional Democratic voices in New England, highlighting party positions, editorial stance, and public affairs shaping the state and local governance. The paper covers political developments, policy debates, and community interests affecting voters and residents of the region.
The Massachusetts returns show Governor Crane winning a decisive plurality driven by his strong personality. Campaigns were minimal on the Republican side, with enthusiasm sparked by Crane himself. The victory reflects his broad appeal and suggests future Democratic competition remains viable for the governorship.
The New York city election proves democracy in municipal government. The people rejected machine rule, elected reformers, and showed that collective authority can shape good government. Movements must be steady to make reform permanent and fruitful.
National results show two Democratic pickups in the Senate while Republicans hold control. Maryland and Kentucky will elect Senators with Gorman and McCreary likely successors, strengthening the opposition on two-thirds votes. Quay's sweeping Pennsylvania victory reinforces party boss influence as Roosevelt weighs the outcome.
A Minnesota reform law makes it a felony for a husband to fail to provide for his wife, elevating neglect from a misdemeanor to prison time with hard labor and loss of civil rights. Observers question its impact, fearing harsh enforcement and unintended consequences for families.
The passage argues that using the law to shield wives left with absent husbands risks arming women and coercing men through threats of complaint. It warns legislators and reformers that Minnesota's statute may fail as a remedy, with sociologists closely watching its impact.
The subway referendum dominated last Tuesday's elections as candidates aligned with popular rights won key races. Independent William A. Nye defeated a corporate-backed senator in the Cape district, while Sparks in Dracut and several Boston representatives and senators supporting the referendum were re elected or won renomination.
Observant Citizen reports Boston Normal School students dividing an empty lot beside the Latin School on Warren avenue into 10 by 3 foot beds. Brisk planting yielded promising growth during vacation, with a summer shift caring for beds. one girl exhibited heavy harvests and may farm out more plots, raising questions about eventual ownership of the plot.
Professor Steve praises his class for high aims and quick contacts while Percy F. Morgan reads Seamen and plans to help with rapid transit in Puerto Rico. A Boston trip, a finherman tale, and a shift from sawhorses to mechanical steeplechases highlight summer amusements at Revere Beach and Atlantic City with strong entertainment profits.
A collage of rustic verse and satirical quips, the piece opens with an autumn ode praising colors and wildlife, then pivots to a mock warning about Chicago’s bearded women. It lampoons dermatologists, urban soot, and social scenes with humorous vignettes and brief jokes.
Noted inventor Josiah M Reed reportedly made the first cooking range. He died at his Everett home yesterday aged 72 years.
In Washington on November 6, speculation swirls over how former Queen Liliuokalani will be greeted if she returns. Observers weigh the Booker T. Washington dinner and imagine she might receive many visitors at a hotel where she would set a ceremonial throne. In past visits she has required obeisance at a hotel throne, a ritual with little carpet wear.
A Boston audience witnessed the Citizens' Movement plan a non partisan backing dinner for Mayor Hart at Quincy House. Key figures include Milton C. Paige and William A. Morse, plus John J. Hogan and Jesse M. Gove, with arrangements guided by Uncle Bill Campbell. The effort aims to rally South Boston votes and club support for Hart.
Mayor Hart vetoed the recently passed chronic hospital department ordinance citing that patients should pay a reasonable amount. He also vetoed the Sanatorium board plan and the Bakers Labor Union street meetings, plus the vehicle drivers licensing provision arguing police or civil authorities should handle licensing. The vetoes, Lemagney’s order, and a Mt Hope municipal building loan were reviewed by the public improvements committee after a lengthy session.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society voted $20,000 from the Eddy fund for publishing vital statistics of Massachusetts towns in pamphlets. Charles M. Ludden of Medford spoke on Separation of Church and State in Massachusetts, detailing six forms of government from Mayflower to the present constitution and noting religious freedom emerged in 1834 with the Bill of Rights amendment.
Justice Bradley signed a decree in a prize libel case brought by Admiral Dewey and other U S naval officers. It excludes shore Spanish property at Cavite and nonseagoing craft from prize, lists qualifying ships Olympia Baltimore Boston Raleigh Concord Petrel and McCullough, and notes Nansea n Zafiro do not share. The Navy Secretary must deposit prize value with the U S Treasurer per court order.
The Rev. Thomas J. Fitzgerald, senior curate at St. Mary's Milford, received a letter from Bishop Thomas D. Beagen naming him pastor of Sheffield Mill River in the southwestern part of the State. He promptly wired his acceptance. Fitzgerald has served Milford three years and is widely known in Massachusetts as a gifted preacher and orator, popular with Catholics and Protestants.
The New Orleans floating dock arrived today escorted by a large flotilla of water craft. A remarkable turnout gathered for ceremonies with federal, State and city officials and members of Congress taking part in the event.
Beatrice 8 Sweet recalls a humorous tale of Dolly and Jimmy in Arizona. A bank scene unfolds with a coded inheritance, a heist, and a staged capture involving a framed check from Sheepshead Bay. The story blends romance, wit, and urban bravado with vivid regional detail and bank币 ledger theatrics.
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