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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post publication presents a Democratic representative paper note. The snippet shows a masthead reference but lacks readable event details or names, leaving only the title fragment and generic description.
The letter to the East Deston Citizens' Association argues for abolishing trade crossings and speeding Jeffries Point development to deepen and widen the harbor. Collins urges immediate action to enable the largest ships to reach open sea, contrasting with Mayor Hart's Congress-only stance and linking reciprocity with Cuba to Roosevelt and McKinley policy.
Virginia representative Claude A. Swanson urges a rule change to allow a majority of House members by signed petition to demand committee reports. If a committee fails to report within two weeks, the House may act and discharge the committee. The aim is to curb Speaker backed suppression of legislation and restore majority control over business.
After a long delay the Boers appeal to The Hague Court of Arbitration for intervention to end the South African war. The Russian minister says the court is not competent to act though hopes remain that civilized powers may still enforce arbitration. France echoes regret, yet the barrier to arbitration remains.
Secretary Root urges reciprocity with tariff cuts for Cuba, signaling a Roosevelt policy echo. General Grosvenor and Representative Payne oppose benefits that may hurt U S beet sugar. Senator Foster vows to resist reciprocity, citing lumber concerns and treaty roles.
An examination of Mayor Hart's dramatic change on a Washington Street subway, from opposing a city-built subway and referendum to endorsing the people’s vote. The piece questions political timing and consistency, noting past pushbacks against referendums and tax-loan measures, and argues the shift serves electoral aims.
The Observant Citizen reports Irish envoys John Redmond P A McHugh and Thomas ODonnell drew vast crowds in the United States and Canada, matched only by Parnell era demonstrations. Notable honors included receptions by Governor Crane and President Roosevelt, with final appearances in Providence before sailing December 11.
A period-piece verse celebrates women as vital figures, imagining a world without them. The Dabster Dialogues scene shows Mrs Dabster and Mr Dabster discussing the President’s message with a humorous lead-in about current events.
Mrs. George H. Shapley of Boston arrives in New York and studies with Le Porte Vansant. She will sing at several winter society events, having met queen Victoria and European royalty and been hosted by Col. Asa Hird Gardiner and Mrs. George Brodys during her travels.
Mrs Dabster and Mr Dabster clash over a 30 000 word presidential message to be printed in newspapers nationwide. He explains it is not a private telegraph but a national print order, prompting her sharp rebuke and a dramatic exit. Amateur skaters report shooting stars at Frog Pond as a new Corbett rises and a pluggerist loses laurels.
A collage of dialogues and society notes with comic, slang filled vignettes. Tales include a fiancé and sultan exchange about living under his roof after marriage and a flirtation with danger as Frank James acts in Indiana. Chicago rumors and a pigeon tale close the slice of urban life.
In a rural drive, Isabel Maxwell clashes over a college Tau Alpha pin with Lloyd Kingdon and Vance Atherton. After a reckless auto ride, Isabel is guided through danger and embarrassment, aided by Atherton who reschedules the journey to Boston. The trio ends with Isabel returning the rare pin and a cautious farewell.
Washington dispatch reports the census preliminary figures for leather products in the United States. Total capital 173,977,421 dollars, up 78 percent since 1890. 1306 establishments down 25 percent, 52,100 wage earners, wages 22,501,091 dollars, materials cost 155,603,004 dollars, products valued at 204,098,127 dollars, up 100 percent.
Charles E. Rowe rejects the Citizens' convention offer after a 42 to 0 vote, citing lack of a platform. This is his third nomination for mayor by the party, and he notes his previous near victory hinged on his stance on the high school issue. The convention plans to nominate another candidate as Willard and Cramb run for mayor.
The Duke of Teck was thrown from his horse while hunting near Nantwich Chester and sustained a brain concussion and hip injury when his horse hit a barbed wire fence. Doctors say injuries not alarming and expect recovery in a few days. Born August 13 1865 he became duke in 1900 and is brother to the Princess of Wales. Married December 12 1894 to Lady Margaret Grosvenor daughter of the first Duke of Westminster.
Paris reports Paul Deschanel appointed French minister to Haiti after marrying a daughter of General McClellan in Washington. The brief item notes his new post and ties to the U S embassy circle.
Boston reader John L. Shepherd asks the Post to publish the opponents of Ulysses S. Grant in his two elections. In 1868 Grant faced Horatio Seymour of New York and in 1872 he faced Horace Greeley of New York, both Democrats.
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