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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents as a representative Democratic paper of New England, outlining its mission to advocate for progressive causes and support political reforms while serving readers with timely editorial content and community updates.
The Post reports Senator Lodge endorses Chinese exclusion and plans to introduce a Senate bill broadening the Geary law. He aligns with Roosevelt's aims and Republican leadership, while praising Democratic labor protections and warning on citizenship standards. The column also notes the ongoing America versus Britain yacht race, praising the American boat and suggesting Sir Thomas may seek a better Shamrock III.
The piece accuses late School Committeeman Baldwin of exploiting power to create a boss janitor post. Authorities say such a position belongs to the civil service list, not the school committee. Baldwin resigned to take the job and began drawing a $167 monthly stipend, prompting calls to reclassify the post or authorize a special examination.
President Roosevelt may choose a costly lengthy message to Congress next Monday, but reports say he will favor a conservative stance on South Africa. The public and European leaders favor U.S. intervention to end the war, and a bold peace message could elevate his administration. InnerCircle says he won't act, missing a historic opportunity.
At a London banquet Sir Thomas Lipton effectively renewed his challenge for the America's Cup. He stated he is willing to consider another pursuit if no other challenger steps forward, noting the high cost limits entrants to wealthy backers and adding he is fully equipped to pursue the contest.
A Boston reader rebuts an editorial on city debt crediting Mayor Hart with bond redemptions. The exchange cites city auditor figures showing state funds used to cancel bonds reduced debt by about 2.7 million since 1899, countering claims of Hart’s debt reduction. The correspondent and Onlooker discuss timing of funds from Hart and Quincy.
A Boston newspaper column reflects on jokes about the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and urges seriousness as London invites their delegation. Other items note a Harvard Yale football photo incident and local politics, with brief society, sport, and transit short items.
In Beverly Massachusetts Miss Hattie L Wedgewood is celebrated for her move from superintendent of schools to assistant dean of Radcliffe College with a gold watch and chain gift. The transfer takes effect December 1.
A rural piece describes Tim known as Cripple Tim and his cheerful resilience. It transitions to a youthful amateur naturalist on Beacon Hill who finds and brings home a hornets nest causing a chaotic family scare. The anecdote shifts to brief captions about a bear-tracking guide, Vanderbilt heir remark, and a cheeky horse inquiry.
A fragment from a humorous page mentions "Greater Glory" and a exchange about babies' teeth. It includes quotes from Little Freddie and Teddie, with a playful remark about tomorrow being a fowl day. Newton Newkirk is noted in the fragment.
The article notes the November meteor groups Leonids and Andromedes from Andromeda following Biela's comet. Prof W F Pickering of Harvard warns no striking display. observers made few preparations. It discusses comet disintegration, meteor swarms, and the close link between comets and meteors, with Andromedes regarded as a routine annual visitation rather than a dramatic event.
Miss Leora W. Freeman of South Duxbury crafts a tale of Mary Wood a young writer in a rural town whose ambition clashes with love and limits of village life. Years pass a city dream grows as the doctor lover watches, then Mary returns to face the world and choose her path. John Pavis the mail carrier encounters her at dusk revealing change.
A fragment describes a new lakeside hotel and a recently arrived doctor who began practice after Dr. West’s death. A local mentions shifts in memory and kinship, noting a six month tenure and caution along a certain path. The speaker also hints at past ties with Freee and a fading connection to old life.
The fifteenth annual reception and dance of the St James Young Men's Big T A Society will be held tomorrow after noon at Ore Hall. The honorary union committee includes Joseph H. O'Neil, John P. Dore, Jere G. Fennessey, Major John J. Sulliva.
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