Boston Post Democratic Paper Of New England
The Boston Post presents its Representative Democratic stance as a voice for regional politics. Editorials highlight party priorities, economic policy, and civic issues shaping New England governance.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its Representative Democratic stance as a voice for regional politics. Editorials highlight party priorities, economic policy, and civic issues shaping New England governance.
A compact note highlights a dual motto emphasizing duty and restraint. The phrase contrasts disciplined aims with a call for unrestrained action, framing a stance on conduct and purpose.
Sunday demonstration at Tremont Temple reveals deep public support for Dr Lorimer amid his rumored resignation to New York. The Boston community stresses the loss to the city should he depart, urging him to remain as a natural leader with a thriving ministry.
The piece rails against blind pool industrials like Sugar Amalgamated Copper Woollen Tobacco Rubber Leather and other trusts remaining opaque to investors. It urges federal publicity requirements and exchange rules to force disclosure before more harm from unlisted securities.
A newspaper column argues the Superior Court backlog harms justice. It proposes final municipal court rulings with jury trials on demand, appeals limited to law to the Supreme Court, and transferring divorce cases to the Probate Court to speed proceedings. The piece urges legislative action next winter.
A Skowhegan man was mistaken for a deer and killed by hunters along a Maine stream. The incident highlights early season fatalities and calls for examination and licensing reforms to reduce such tragic mix-ups as hunting mortality climbs in eastern woods.
An editorial laments rising football injuries and a fatal accident among prep school players. It notes Harvard’s substitutes won against Columbia while a halfback died after breaking his neck in an interschool meeting. The piece calls for safer play and warns against turning sport into tragedy.
The Observant Citizen notes Charles H. Rollins leaves the Cadet play committee after six years, Brooks Frothingham takes his place with F. F. Finey and H. Parker Bremer. It reports on entertainment plans, local politics, trips, and social sightings around Boston, including remarks about Governor Crane and General Collins.
The fall season opened with a concert and dancing party in the Catholic Union of Boston’s newly renovated rooms. The Schubert Male Quartet Company presented nine numbers led by G. R. Co. Dean C. W. Swain W. W. Walker and F. la Martin with reader Lillian P. Hennigan performing several numbers.
A miscellany of verse and prose bits including a cautionary rhyme about the Bugaboo, interviews with John Morgan and satirical notes on trusts, remarks on the Kansas cyclone crop, a courtroom joke about a garbage plant, actor anecdotes, and a Colorado tourist quip.
The United Irish League plans its regular meeting tonight at the American House to arrange a Sunday event honoring Redmond Davitt McHugh and O Donnell. Envoys will discuss Ireland's condition and preface two Sunday meetings with speakers from Ireland and local figures.
To the Editor the writer shares Mrs Eustis view of her late husband Beerman Eustis Chelsea Mass. He was not a Christian Scientist but sought medical care and control by doctors despite exposure to Christian Science. The letter notes his illness and physician involvement with belief in helpful faith but reliance on medical treatment.
Reports from Maine woods say bull moose roam unscathed by hunters but furniture man C HB Osgood plans a hunt. Osgood travels to Buck Horn camp in Debsconique region with a large arsenal, aiming to ship moose heads soon as business booms back home.
The Frye couple announces the birth of a daughter named Pearl Eliot Frye in Boston. She weighed 9 pounds at birth on Sunday morning. The name honors Cuba and Harvard University figures, reflecting the family's ties to Cuba and Harvard, with the parents residing in Highland California where Mr. Frye runs a ranch and orange grove.
Instructions for making crimson beets in a clear jelly using sugar arrowroot vinegar and boiling water. Notes on cooking until skins slip and cooling in a mould, with tips favoring arrowroot over flour or cornstarch and Bermuda arrowroot as a pure starch. Endorsed by ALICE E. WHITAKER.
Turbulence marked the fourth councillor Republican convention at Wesleyan Hall as Timothy J. Donoghue was nominated for the Governor's Council against Democrat Jeremiah J. McNamara. Colored delegate George A. Bisbee demanded a candidate of color and challenged proceedings before adjourning amid protests and threats of future action. Donoghue, a Boston lawyer and Harvard Law graduate, received the nomination amid clashes and party tensions.
The Public Franchise League sent candidates questions on public service franchises and referendums. It asks whether candidates support obliging corporations to use public franchises, allow a people referendum on franchise use, and whether the Washington Street subway should be city owned or corporate owned.
Yesterday marked the last day at the State House for filing nominations for state and county offices and legislative seats. By 5 pm every party had filed its ticket including Democrats, Independents, Social Democrats, Socialist Labor and Prohibition.
Today features a Democratic rally in Lawrence with ex Mayor Quincy John W Coughlin Judge A A Putnam and James F Dean speaking. Dedham hosts several nominating conventions including second councillor county second Norfolk senatorial and southeastern district attorney.
Striking vest makers near victory as contractors sign an agreement. A meeting at 4 Canal Street reported progress toward ending the weeklong strike over hours wages and piece work.
In a Dorchester setting, Marion Ford contemplates a letter from Webster Donald after a prank by his friend Jay St. John. Marion plots a reply to join in the joke while weighing her feelings, as Webster prepares to visit for a bargain sale discussion and a wedding hints emerge for Jay and Agnes.
Providence reports lavish gifts arriving for the bride as John D Rockefeller Sr and other prominent guests send ornate tokens. Notable items include a gold tea service, pearls, a cameo vase, a silver bowl, and a case of silverware from various philanthropists and relatives.
The executive committee of the Republican city organization fixed the time for municipal caucuses as November 14.
Incomplete OCR text mentions Headrose Neupalgia and a powder named OR ANGINE presented as a remedy. The readable parts suggest a medical complaint about head pain and neuralgia with a reference to a pain relief powder. No clear date or source name available.
Mrs Ora Mopfatt of Gorham NH reports her two and a half year old niece Marion Lurline Bass suffered severe constipation until LAXAKOLA relieved her pain. She praises the remedy’s taste and quick bowels response as safe for babies and urges its use for infants and fretful children.
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