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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
6
The national board of the United Mine Workers in Indianapolis contemplates a general strike by miners in the anthracite region. The dispute stems from operators’ refusal to grant a wage increase, a move seen as industrial yet likely to impact politics during the McKinley era.
Special commissioner W. W. Rockhill arrived in Shanghai and spoke freely to a press reporter claiming China planned the Boxer outrages and that Pekin’s relief is only a crisis step. His remarks undermine his mission and hint at a policy of occupying Chinese territory, provoking calls for a new commission.
The text argues Portugal could refuse asylum to President Kruger and bar him from Mozambican territory as British forces advance. It claims Portugal is technically justified to act if the proclamation annexing the Transvaal stands, viewing Kruger as a rebel leader and Boers as in revolt.
The article debates Portugal and Great Britain over surrendering the rebel Kruger to British forces. It argues legalities hold no weight amid urgent capture aims and contemplates exile as Cronje and Boer soldiers have faced. It asserts Dom Carlos will not betray Kruger to a fate of infamy.
The piece argues that tariff policy divides voters and fuels trust reform. It quotes Olney condemning a “syndicate presidency” financed by capitalists, ties Dingley duties to high consumer prices, and asserts tariff policy remains central as long as trusts dominate politics. Sugar pricing and protections are cited as examples.
Mr. Peck of Ward 12 urged public hearings on Franklin Fund expenditure this month with fallback plans via a December referendum. He backs a school of applied arts and inviting public advisers to the process to prevent misuses. With three months left, no action has been taken, making a advisory vote by the people seem the most sensible path.
A miscellany notes a petty theft of a newspaper from a reader on a train and a版权 collision in Boston Harbor. It also mentions a cyclone offshore bringing lively seas, the death of Fred Williams the veteran stage manager, and Frost’s comment on Mt. Vernon street buildings ahead of park plans.
A Boston crowd heads to Huntington avenue for a world championship swim between Percy Cavill and James l. Mc Cusker with Boston figures like Henry Harding John A Leavitt Hugh Mullen Billy Rowe and Captain Henry Simpson among interested onlookers. Peter S. McNally will officiate as swimming’s American prestige grows through tonight’s match.
A collection of small facts including the first printed book in Switzerland dated 1470, 1898 French tobacco tax proceeds, Guam’s distance from Honolulu and Manila, goat lymph trials for apoplexy, Spiez to Foutigen Swiss railway completion plans, U.S. precious stone imports, quinine costs, a 1150 ounce Urals nugget, light woods cork and poplar with pomegranate very heavy, an Ashby-de-la-Zouch veteran to receive an Indian medal, mosquito plant feeding, Spanish import duties rise, European scented flowers fewer than 400 of 4110 varieties, 26 million dolls made yearly in Europe, Trans-Siberian railroad cost, U.S. charitable need, New York unemployment, ruby values and recent ruby sale figures.
A collage of social quips and anecdotes from theater circles and clubs. A performer recalls misadventures with a busted show and passersby quip about the play. Snippets touch on love, refusals, and the era’s flirtations with a humorous, gossipy tone.
In a 19th century style tale, John Harcourt returns to his summer gathering to help choose between two sweethearts, Lucy Wells and Helen Bryant, while Lucy’s kindness to Mrs. Harcourt, the deformed Mrs Vane, wins her secret affection. The plot culminates in Harcourt’s proposal to Lucy after he reveals the family connection.
Daily table hints describe a full menu with breakfast items such as sliced peaches boiled ham fried eggs and a hot blueberry biscuit. Dinner features clam broth baked stuffed bluefish mashe potatoes cucumbers green corn fruit blanc mango vanilla sauce and more. Supper includes broiled mackerel hot rolls baked potatoes escalloped tomatoes peach tapioca cream delicate cake and tea. A dessert recipe for blanc mange and vanilla sauce is given tied to Miss Cora Freeman of Wellfleet Massachusetts.
The article urges heads of families to buy a Sunday Post to welcome the new school term. It promises entertainment for all ages with stories for children and adults, aiming to please every family member tomorrow.
A courtroom exchange quoted from the Chicago Tribune shows the defense denying a police impersonation charge. The officer assertively questions the accused about prior saloon encounters, but the judge ultimately orders the prisoner discharged.
Melrose residents will soon pay 5 cents to ride to Boston on mornings and evenings during limited trips. Mayor Gould met with Lynn & Boston GM Foster who promised the fare reduction. The line will run direct to Boston via Charlestown instead of Chelsea.
The Post invites amateur and professional photographers to submit portraits with titles and the competitor’s name and address on the back. Include any interesting circumstances, and names of those in the photo if possible. Returns of proofs are not possible. Winners announced weekly in the Sunday Post for photos submitted by Saturdays Post, prizes mailed on weekly payday. Submit to Editor Photograph Contest The Post Boston.
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