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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
4
The piece argues Massachusetts residents care about home concerns over ship subsidies and lynching in the current election. It notes Democratic prospects are modest but asserts the public will recognize the party's program as reform and popular rule, with Quincy’s addresses shaping understanding among voters.
The article praises M Santos-Dumont for a 312 mile aerial voyage in about 9 minutes, then a return against wind, noting it proves practical air navigation. It links this to early 1900s progress, including wireless telegraphy experiments in England and Edison’s new storage battery, signaling a century of invention.
The remarks by Edwin D. Mead at a Whitefriars Club dinner in London are treated as cabled and possibly speculative. A future scenario envisions war with England due to commercialism, Ireland joining the United States, and Ireland as a profitable annex, with commentary on imperial reach and costs of overseas holdings.
The Merchants' National Bank of Lowell reports two young men in teller and bookkeeper posts have disappeared with a significant sum of bank money. The incident is linked to speculative drives in Amalgamated copper stock, highlighting risks of insider tips and embezzlement.
The text describes two young men in Lowell who lost heavily to stock gambling and fled. It questions how many others succumb to the same temptation yet escape by disguising gains, noting trusted men are not immune to seductive schemes that resemble gambling profits.
The piece praises William Dudley Foulke of Indiana as a fervent reformer and advocate of merit in the public service. It argues his appointment by President Roosevelt signals strong enforcement of civil service laws and a stance against officials who violate the law, citing Foulke’s reports and expected support for the commission.
A Boston letter describes Mark Twain lookalike C. W. Brigham at the Public Library as he studies anti-Tammany writings while Twain’s hair is noted to have been cut. The piece also mentions Worthington C. Ford’s absent George Washington book, Cheney family travels, Dr. Dunn at Hanover Street police, and City Registrar McGlew en’s new vital statistics index.
Editor of the Conservator and Walt Whitman’s literary executors visit Boston guests of Dr. G P Wiksell. They discuss Whitman’s rising reception among refined women, noting the poet’s lingering controversy and changing esteem among Massachusetts readers.
A tender free verse tribute to a baby named Tickletoes. The speaker admires his bald head tiny fists blue eyes and turn-up nose while noting his appetite and constant sleep. The poem expresses deep parental love and joy in the child’s innocence.
About 200 members attended at Grand Army Hall 616 Washington street yesterday. The lodge presented resolutions to 8. Bergson for services organizing the picnic. Refreshments and speeches by 8. Berkman Charles Hurwit A. Goldstein and others followed. Plans were made for the first annual ball at Berkeley Hall on Dec 30.
Polly a shy girl sits by a pumpkin and apple under a lane tree on Hallowe'en planning an engagement with Robert. Four youths tease Polly while plotting tricks the night ends with a demon sighted and a vow to marry next day as Polly clings to Robert in the moonlit scare.
The process caramelizes sugar before adding to custard for a rich flavor and color. Heat sugar until brown syrup forms then mix with hot milk and beaten yolks, cook briefly, strain, cool, and flavor with vanilla before serving cold.
Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati arrives at Down House Windsor joining the dowager duchess and the Duke and Duchess of Manchester. The young duke writes impressions of America and considers Burperento a serious business as he hopes to profit from a book while debts loom for the duke.
The Boston Post invites amateur photographs of New England women reading the newspaper at breakfast. Prizes include 10 dollars, 5 dollars, and ten 1 dollar awards for entries received by November 15, 1901. Submissions should show subject and photographer names if possible.
Quincy A. Lothrop declares support for mandatory referendums as first step in remedial legislation and criticizes crude tax laws. He argues equal rights, abolition of special privileges, and labor law reform to curb trusts, urging nonpartisan action for the public good.
A Canadian scout force surprised a Boer laager near Balmoral. The Boers fled after a brief engagement. Canadian casualties included two killed and an officer and two men wounded.
Marquis Ito, the Japanese statesman, arrived in Washington and was welcomed by the legation staff. He will leave Monday to receive an honorary Yale degree after calling on President Roosevelt. Ito could not be seen tonight. Tsudzuki spoke on his behalf, noting possible China treaty discussion and a Pacific cable interest.
The Order of Railroad Telegraphers in St. Louis chose H. B. Perham as president after voting out M. Dolphin who faced blame for the Santa Fe strike losses and other executive actions. L. L. Quick of St. Louis was elected grand secretary and treasurer.
German police confiscated the latest issue of Simplicissimps at Breslau for an offensive cartoon targeting Emperor William. The action took place on October 20 as authorities moved to suppress perceived anti imperial content.
A letter to the Post by H G E complains of lack of northbound trains at Haymarket square and long waits at elevated stations. The writer cites delays of 10 to 20 minutes and difficulty for women to board or exit trains, urging action to remedy hardships for travelers.
Sir Henry Sterling heads a joint committee on direct legislation for the Massachusetts State Branch of the A F of L Boston Central Labor Union and Boston Building Trades Council. He leads a campaign of political education, claiming no candidate dares oppose the referendum. The editor endorses initiative and referendum as likely to spread much like the Australian ballot law.
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