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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1901
Page
4
The Boston Post serves as a representative Democratic newspaper for New England, detailing political coverage, local affairs, and opinion from a regional perspective. Readers follow campaign news, editorials, and community updates shaping public discourse.
The Cape district rivalry in the senatorial race centers on Senator Luscombe's opposition to Governor Crane's veto of the subway bill and the referendum issue. William A. Nye, in accepting an independent Republican nomination, criticizes Luscombe's stance and urges GOP voters to back Nye. Nearby, British Secretary Chamberlain's remarks on Irish representation spark American interest, with calls for fair play and opposition to punitive measures.
The London papers signal a likely abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer terms and a new canal treaty favoring American control. The Times praises U S leadership while the Spectator rejects neutrality pledges, underscoring a shift toward ratification of an American led agreement.
Massachusetts debates whether southern factory labor rules should rise to the state standard or the state should lower its rules. The issue influences the 1898 campaign as Lovering supported federal hours regulation while the Manufacturers' Club pressed for higher southern hours. Proponents urge leveling up rather than leveling down.
The piece argues Caleb Powers closes his second conviction for complicity in Governor William Goebel’s murder. It notes the first trial faced public sentiment, while the second, two years later, avoided that flaw. Jurors from both parties allegedly agreed on the verdict in each trial, highlighting a larger political power struggle.
The text notes a conviction of the Secretary of State See ma and classifies the governors flight as a probable confession of guilt. It identifies the indicted conspirators as Republicans and says fugitives must be brought to justice. The focus centers on political scandal and pursuit of accountability.
The Crimson defeated a strong Carlisle squad at Soldiers Field, 29 to 0, a decisive showing of Harvard’s strength. Yale meanwhile beat Columbia 10 to 6, signaling Harvard's lead and Yale’s lag as the season progresses toward the major clash.
The Observant Citizen notes President Pritchett of the Institute of Technology received LL D degrees from Harvard Yale and Pennsylvania within a year 1901 marking a rare trio of honors for a young academic. Roosevelt spoke of gratitude while still a private citizen and Billie Rooney earned praise for police guard service at Yale’s centennial event. Frederick W Longfellow, grandson of the poet, is running for office.
A nostalgic verse recalls boyhood in a sunlit lane with mill wheels and birds. The piece is followed by a rambling juvenile monologue on money from Tommie Schley, touching on poverty and a humorous eye to Pan American shows and politics.
Boarders at Sunnyside observe a mysterious couple the Kembles as Mr Kemble and his wife keep discreetly apart at meals. Gossip swirls about their distant behavior while Walter Hartley arrives to uncover the couple’s hidden arrangement and ironic reveal.
The Duchess of Manchester, formerly Miss Helena Zimmermann of Cincinnati, welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mother and child are doing well. The infant will be named Mary Alva Montagu.
An extended profile argues Josiah Quincy could unite factions of the Massachusetts and national Democratic parties. It praises his leadership for Boston and predicts he may contest Congress, the governorship, or the presidency, potentially becoming a national figure if he heals factional rifts.
New York reports Miss May Palmer, fiancée of Senator Depew, inherits a long line of celebrated beauties. Her lineage traces to Clemence Viel and the Hermann sisters of New Orleans, with ties to California, Virginia and New York families, including Henry Palmer, father of Miss Palmer.
Died in 1020 year el Fon Geeson Toe Baldwin, a longtime East Orange resident born there, died after a fall from a chair. His father fought in the Revolution. His first vote was cast for Andrew Jackson, and he voted for McKinley and Roosevelt recently.
A telegram from Marion Dallam president of the Commercial Club and other Louisville trade leaders invites the Ton Club to a meeting in Louisville on October 27. The missive notes it was sent after a five page invitation and mentions the Board of Trade president.
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