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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
4
The piece notes President McKinley’s Buffalo speech calling for tariff reform toward reciprocity with foreign buyers. It argues the change would undermine the Dingley tariff and urges Republican platforms and conventions to adopt a freer trade stance as the president recovers from an earlier assault.
The article discusses British and European views on U S expansion in the Americas. It argues Pan Americanism may realize through Monroe doctrine held lines, with the United States guiding trade and potential canal projects while European powers recede in North and South America. It notes Spain France and Britain historical losses and foresees future American influence.
Congressman Bartholdt probes the legality of Missouri’s new congressional district apportionment in federal court. He argues a 300 000 inhabitant district violates equal population principles and questions the constitutionality of the apportionment act, noting GOP gerrymandering in other states and potential Supreme Court impact.
The piece argues fear of a British win during the America's Cup mirrors past nerves before defenses. It recalls Genesta in 1885 and notes the defender’s track record, urging calm and courage from Lipton and supporters as Shamrock II challenges the Column.
The article states Columbia has defeated the first Shamrock and is expected to beat the new challenger. Big bets on the British boat did not materialize. The prospect today is as strong as any in the fifty years the cup has been held on this side, with the cup likely to stay.
Editorial voices horror at the Buffalo assassination attempt on President McKinley. It condemns the crime as senseless and notes the need to defend American institutions against anarchist threats and imported fanaticism. It contrasts with past presidents Lincoln and Garfield and urges bold action to curb dangerous ideologies.
Observant Citizen recounts the McKinley assassination shock, past president Garfield’s fate, and local bits from Boston. It mentions Captain Pohle’s final Atlantic voyage, a $5000 endowment gift, Harvard grounds, Lotta Crabtree’s court win, Nahant residents at Lancaster Inn, and local street names in Charlestown. It also covers Patrick McNulty’s Labor Day rowing prep and a humorous Irish float remark.
Jack Lawrence escapes a staged mugging by a college society the inner circle of the R. R. G. at Warwick reveals Miss Dutton as the hooded rascal. Grace, Lilian, and a flag from Yale days frame a light hearted reunion on the Warwick street.
Harvard athletes completed trials at Soldiers Field as they prepare to meet Britain. All players will stay on the team with promising times in the 10 yard dash and mile events, while other field events produced mixed results.
Two banished Hebrew families from Nonantum must walk six miles to Boston for services on Orthodox holidays. They cannot ride on holidays, so they may walk to the city and back on the seven holiday days and the ten related days. The Gilfix families, Benjamin and Morris, live at Clinton and Shamrock streets.
News briefs from London to Jamaica report King Edward's heart trouble worsening, Countess Russell gravely ill in Chester, Marconi awarded by Italian Society, and convicts escaping to British Guiana. Other notices mention protocol signing, a private settlement effort in Constantinople, and a royal dinner plan at Government House.
Multiple datelines report resignations and incidents in various cities. Jackson notes State Treasurer Stones resigns after suspension for short accounts. New York covers stock broker action and a man’s arrest linked to a financial dispute. Atlanta reports Georgia cotton mills pledge against employing under twelve.
The Douglass Club held a rally last evening at No 19 East Lewis street East Boston supporting Francis J Hor an for the Senate and John J Doug ass for the Legislature.
A bright culinary idea presents salad hidden in small puff shells baked from popover batter. Lobster cost rises, but claw and body meat are used with French dressing and mayonnaise, filled into cooled puffs with parsley. A chicken and celery variation is noted. Alice B. Whitaker
London reacts with shock and genuine sympathy after the attempt on President McKinley. Americans in London face anxiety as newspapers report details while English leaders and papers urge unity, vigilance, and condolence to Mrs. McKinley and the United States.
Governor Jones of Nova Scotia sends a letter to the Chronicle deploring the attempt on President McKinley life. He voices shock and sympathy, calling McKinley a great leader and condemning the would be assassin, and offers condolences to his family and the American people.
New Brunswick residents and visiting Americans shared sorrow over the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Woodstock town council, led by Mayor Belgen, expressed regret and sympathy to Mrs McKinley and the American people after the incident.
King Edward was en route from Frankfort to Hamburg when the McKinley assassination attempt reached him. Altona Kiel railway guarded by police. expect tighter continental security amid imperial meetings. Czar abandons Paris plan and heads back to Russia.
Halifax Nova Scotia residents react with universal regret after reports of President William McKinley’s assassination. Extra editions flood streets as American visitors seek updates, with Lt Governor Jones among early inquirers expressing sympathy for the wounded leader.
Midnight brawl at 31 Howard Street involves two Chinese men Ching Chong 2% and Fong Long 42 cafe manager an Italian Fred Bernitti 14 Richmond Street and a woman. Mutual assault charged as chairs bars and dishes flew women trampled Officer Driscoll defused the riot and Bernitti sent to hospital with injuries.
An auto driven by John Long of 478 Shawmut Avenue overturned at Warren and Commonwealth avenues in Brighton. Passengers Mrs Emma Byam of Haddon Hall and Mrs Ella Webster of Chicago suffered injuries. Byam fractured her left hip while Webster had minor bruises. Long escaped unhurt.
Two alarms from Box 6 in Chelsea last night reported a fire in the Boston Whiting Company factory on Front street. The building loss is about 500 dollars, machinery nominal, stock around 8000 dollars, all losses covered by insurance.
An advertisement promotes LENS LOCK Eyeglasses as superior and warns that imitations loosen quickly. It offers to buy rights if a better eyeglass can be shown and notes L on the posts for LENS LOCK. It also states Old Nickel Rimless Eyeglasses can be altered to LENS LOCK for 50 cents.
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