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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
6
The war tax on tea at ten cents a pound should be removed first as it raises living costs and harms both consumers and the tea trade. Tea is a necessary staple, not a luxury, and keeping the tax imposes poorer quality imports and wider burden, with broad relief to workers.
The English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan died yesterday at the age of forty years in the prime of his career. He shaped modern musical comedy with H M S Pinafore Patience and The Pirates of Penzance. His genius blended Celt and Latin heritage, shaping a lasting legacy in comic opera and sacred works.
Paul Kruger steps onto European soil to cheers from Marseilles and a sympathetic welcome in Paris as France tensions with Britain influence reception. Kruger pledges independence for the South African republics, likening their cause to endurance at Valley Forge.
The article warns that slow progress toward peace among western powers and China could collapse into a forceful settlement. It notes a Washington feeler on possible indemnity tied to territorial concessions and Germany's demand for eleven high officials' heads. United States Minister Conger is said to have agreed to this condition. Kaiser insists executions precede peace negotiations, risking obstinate Chinese resistance and potential entanglement for the McKinley administration.
A tense excerpt questions imperial goals. It argues the Philippines exist only to extend influence on the Asian continent and questions whether President McKinley plans to claim China next. The passage frames imperialism as a peril to Filipino sovereignty and wider regional balance.
Supreme Court Justice Morton condemns a statute allowing commitment to an insane asylum without hearing, calling it a grave injustice and unconstitutional on grounds of personal liberty and sex discrimination. The case of Mrs. Etta White prompts continued scrutiny and potential legislative change.
Mrs Lulu S Upham of New York earned praise for her charming entertainment Longfellow's Dream presented yesterday at the Park Theatre for the John Adams Chapter D A R. The event drew favor with Mayor Hart Major Murray in a box and highlighted cultural philanthropy. The column notes Arthur Sullivan's death news prompting respect for his prolific career and lasting musical impact. It mentions Lexington rummage sale leading to a church fundraiser in Cary Hall today and tomorrow, with police presence anticipated at Massachusetts Ave and Boylston St to aid foot traffic amidst the crowds. It also reports Boston Stock Exchange growth, welcomes Neil A Driver of Thomas H Perkins & Co as a new member, a Republican convention sighting of Senator Charles H Innes with a satchel of facts, and a Maine deer giveaway by Ora A Atkins to Standard Bottling and Extract Co employees. A Columbus Ave incident shows a monkish Gloves gift to a bicyclist, reflecting local kindness.
Regional travel advertisement touts first class and tour ist tickets to Colorado and California. Boston departures weekly via Niagara Falls with Pullman sleeping cars. six cent book on California offered. Also showcases rain proof Raglans by A Bhuman Co in whipcord fabric with plaid interiors and satin feet.
Figures on a light related number are described from astronomical method, noting weekly days and moon age. The Boston Seamen's Friend Society plans Christmas suppers for sailors in Boston before and after the holiday with churches in Chelsea Somerville and Cambridge hosting events. A social for sailors was held by the Franklin Street church. A crowd watched an incident at a wagon arrival with officers assisting a restrained prisoner. A Massachusetts Forestry Association lecture on Roadside Trees will be given at Horticultural Hall today at 1 o'clock.
Dorothy a Boston office worker narrates creating a homey sky parlor in a third floor back room. She details inexpensive makeover using matting curtains photos and a compact kitchen setup with an ice chest and alcove water. She plans a housewarming and hints at revealing how much cheaper living becomes.
Daily table hints outline breakfast lunch and dinner items including lamb chops green peas croquettes potato chips grapes tea mock bisque soup baked halibut celery salad coffee soufflé and croquettes with creamed milk butter flour pepper salt cayenne Worcestershire sauce and breaded croquettes fried to finish, recipe notes included.
In a wry column Mr. Gibbon tours the Art Institute noting some works please and others defy clear meaning. He recalls a chaotic scene with a gold frame, a dreamlike painting, and a noisy impulse to flee with his wife. The piece ends with a joke about needing comic relief after art-world shock.
A Denver Times quote lauds a wife as an outstanding cook, noting she never belonged to any cooking club in her life and implying strong domestic skill without formal club affiliations.
A narrator visits an art scene at dusk noting rough impressions of a red triangle in a Paisley shawl and green sea tones on a canvas. A critic calls an impressionist sea painting outstanding while the author jokes about the strange chromatic display and a long signature saga from a Baltimore American clipping.
An advertisement touts a complete line of Pajamas trousers and coats in cheviot domet French flannel with fly front or military cut. It emphasizes tailor made comfort and a turn over collar in varied colorings, promising lasting wear and high comfort for sleeping.
Heavyweight shirts and drawers offered at 59c each for wool fleece lined garments. Camel’s hair double breasted shirts with matching drawers priced for 75c each. Filence lined shirts and drawers regular 50c quality, offered at 50c.
One lot of boys heavy padded canvas football pants offered at a sharp closeout price. Comparable items sell for $1.00 elsewhere. This season special price applies to the pair.
An advertisement urges mothers to dress children well for school. It touts up to date styles, quality materials, and finishes, and promises moderate prices to keep children among the best dressed in class.
Boys clothing items include Russian overcoats for ages 3 to 6 with velvet collars priced 3.95 and 5.00, Russian blouse suits in several colors. Oxford reefers for ages 3 to 16 feature wool frieze and velvet collars with prices around 3.95. Top coats for ages 4 to 16 in gray or brown frieze, with velvet linings, offered at 2.95.
A catalog of girls outerwear on the second floor lists long coats for ages 6 to 14 in kersey cloth with velvet trim priced 8.50. Other long coats in cheviot at 5.00, reefers for 6 to 14 in assorted shades with capes, priced around 1.98 to 2.50 likely. Misses jackets for ages 14 to 18 in Oxford mixtures offered at 7.50 weekly or sale pricing.
Comprising odds and ends from our large stock we wish to close out before new holiday goods arrive. Double turtle neck sweat ers sailor collars and roll collars in plain colors and fancy stripes were always priced at 1.00 to 1.50 now on our counters.
The advertisement promotes Old Brick School Shoes as perfect children’s footwear, balancing appearance and durability, with pricing kept consistent at current levels.
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