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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents as a Democratic-leaning daily of record for New England, featuring political opinion, local news, and coverage of state affairs through a party aligned lens. Content emphasizes governance, public notices, and regional reporting.
The piece attacks the Boston streets chief and Mayor Hart for rejecting Attorney General Knowlton’s view on law in the merit system. It argues the AG may err and warns courts would decide if the statute can be evaded. The author questions Hart’s stand and accuses officials of ward politics.
The new treaty ends the Clayton Bulwer era and leaves canal control entirely to the United States. British press call it the best possible move, while the article notes earlier criticisms and the failed Hay treaty, suggesting Senate ratification is likely.
An editorial condemns the Treasury Department for conflicting rulings on Philippine status for tax purposes. It notes a recent decision treating the islands as domestic for beer tax while another suit seeks duties on sugar as foreign. The piece urges a single, rational policy until the Supreme Court rules.
The National Association of Manufacturers holds a Washington meeting to discuss foreign trade expansion via reciprocity and possible Dingley tariff modification. The Philadelphia based group aims for a deliberate, official expression of manufacturers' views beyond typical lobbying events.
The text notes that the convention's stance on its undertakings is the key issue before the incoming Congress meeting in under two weeks. It expresses hope for a definite and unequivocal conclusion from the convention's work.
Baron von Holleben, German minister in Washington, formally denies Germany seeks naval coaling stations in South America or the West Indies. The statement aims to dispel rumors of imperial designs that would defy the Monroe doctrine and threaten U S interests. The Kaiser reportedly has a yacht under construction and may seek the America's Cup challenge.
Observers note Roslindale football team may play in Knights of Honor Hall on Wednesday evening. The write up mixes club events, theater sketches with Joseph Choynski in Boston, local anecdotes, and social notes from Dorchester to Nantucket.
A historical note recalls Judge Nymphas Marston defending a man charged with stealing a pig. After days of testimony, the jury acquitted him, and the exonerated man asked what to do with the pig. The lawyer quipped to keep it, asserting the jury’s verdict. Nearby, prisoners are building a hencoop outside Miss Toppan's cell.
Poetic meditation on hope and perseverance. The speaker contrasts a rosy dawn with a will o the wisp and a false guiding star that misleads humanity, who strive year after year toward a golden pot at the rainbow’s end. The piece laments chasing illusion while silver linings vanish.
A serialized collage of comic vignettes and fables features Pamela Pippington choosing between two suitors, Clar ence Sis sington the model young man and Dick Devilton the lively hotel clerk, with a punchy moral about choosing true character. Also includes brief quips and a Newtown-like signature.
A poem recounts a street clash between Tyler street boys and Cove street boys led by Charles Hanson. Youths wield broomsticks and stones in a charged fracas, then retreat as the crowd cheers the defense of home and right. Charles Felton Pidgin praises Quincy’s heroes who died defending liberty and declares a toast to the fallen and living.
The Hay Pauncefote treaty was signed in Washington revealing that the United States gains full power to build, control and fortify the Nicaragua Canal. Britain relinquishes any interest or joint guaranty of neutrality, leaving the U.S. as sole guarantor and frontier adjustments to be discussed by the Senate. The agreement replaces the Clayton Bulwer treaty and aims to allow neutral, non discriminatory canal transit under U.S. leadership pending ratification.
Washington announces an order directing the Malden bridge over the Mystic River to open promptly for vessel passage under normal signals at all hours except 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. During those peak periods the draw opens only at 7:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to allow waiting ships to pass in either direction and at 7:20 p.m. for upriver traffic.
Feeney captured six of seven wards to win the mayoral nomination over Lawrence Reade and 16 delegates to five for Reade. James H. Kelly swept the Board of Public Works races. Aldermen nominees listed by ward include Lynch Carroll Holland Barker Hooper Ricker Greaney.
The article outlines a method for preparing baked sausage in a potato box with parboiled sausages finished in the oven and served atop pressed potatoes. It warns against cheap sausages and notes the dish is high in fat and starch, suggesting protein-rich foods for balance. Written by Alice Be Whitaker.
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