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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
6
A Boston Post feature presents MoVTTOO with a mission and shows how the subject presses on without constraint. The piece frames the narrative as a cautious, reformist endeavor reflecting the period's political climate.
The president, aiming to stabilize the nation after McKinley’s assassination, retains his predecessor’s cabinet and policies. This self effacing start prioritizes the status quo to preserve confidence in trade, commerce, and finance during a delicate balance of prosperity and public welfare.
The statement notes Secretary Gage's actions adding about a million dollars daily to bank deposits, purchasing bonds at high prices, and prepaying October interest. It argues the Treasury hits shouldering excess tax burden, highlights the see saw of bond sales and buys, and warns the method's clumsiness after a Buffalo tragedy.
The Republican State committee chair warns of a united enemy and a costly campaign. The piece argues the Massachusetts Democracy is united, capable, and ready with new resources, making Republican fundraising efforts insufficient to offset the favorable political climate. It predicts an illumination driven battle between the two parties.
The filing of charges of illegal voter registration seeks an honest list for the upcoming election. Vigilance prompts the election commissioners to investigate hundreds of protested registrations. While errors will occur among Boston’s 100,000 voters, corrections should not imply corruption, as long as the system remains free of dead or non resident names.
The protests before the election commissioners demand correction of actions or fraud by any means. They call for strict scrutiny of conduct and, if legal violations are found, for sharp and effective penalties to be imposed on the offenders.
The world observed a nearly universal day of mourning for President William McKinley. From London and Paris to Berlin, Rome, St. Petersburg, and beyond, services reflected respect for the office and the man. The event underscored American leadership and the hope for a future global brotherhood.
The Observant Citizen notes crowds in the streets and sombre mood while reflecting on the anarchist threat. It mentions Frank Slocum in real estate on Long Island, decorated State House hangings, and J R Pitman recovering from an electric car accident. Francis Juggins is rising in Roxbury politics and a Siberia trip is discussed. A North End Italian group proposes expelling anarchist supporters from societies.
Poem about overcoming dark skies and healing hearts, then a humorous prose piece on a baboon and a lighthearted collage of vignettes. Uncle Joshua narrates a tale about a baboon’s imagined life, politics, and a parade, ending with a brisk string of quips and captions.
PROMOTION FOR RIXEY CANTON Ohio Sept 19 It has been officially announced that Medical Inspector P M Rixey will be appointed Surgeon General of the navy to succeed Surgeon General Van Reypen upon the expiration of the latter's term of office The naval list shows that Surgeon General Van Reypen will not retire until Nov 14 19 The report places Dr Rixey at No 28 on the list of naval surgeons.
Oyster Bay held services at St Paul's M B Church and Christ Church Episcopal to mark President Roosevelts proclamation. Mrs Roosevelts absence due to fatigue noted. Relatives attended as general memorials were held in the afternoon.
The Democratic city committee of Malden adopted sympathy resolutions for President McKinley at yesterday’s meeting. Groups including the Russian-American Hussars of Boston Zitomer congregation and Clan McKenzie No 2 also voiced sympathy and condemned the assassination. Local unions and Workers’ sang Nearer My God to Thee as a memorial tribute.
A poem by Will Carleton reflecting national mourning after a death in office. It speaks to the nation’s sorrow, calls for lawful restraint, and imagines guidance from divine light as ships of heroes endure stormy seas. It references flags at half mast, unity among nations, and steadfast faith in justice.
The poem contemplates a nation grieving as if an orphaned child loses a father. The speaker contrasts a child's dawning understanding of loss with a collective sorrow that overwhelms lights and hope, conveying deep national anguish.
Buffalo on September 6 mourns a fallen leader as a season of wealth and health turns to sorrow. The poem laments the untimely death of a beloved figure who rode triumphantly yet was struck down, leaving garlands for a mournful bier and a nation in quiet reflection.
A poem notes the danger of hypocrisy and the sedate evil in power. It contrasts lively joy and pain with a restrained, prim figure who lurks in state rooms and the chamber of state, urging the first and last lessons of man about peril and discernment.
Nan Godward and Jack Dayton, longtime friends, quarrel before a Nantucket trip. Nan writes Aunt Mary to cancel togetherness and heads to the island where a beach rescue and a scarred romance unfold. Jack follows, and a year later a marriage notice appears in Nantucket.
A historic baking note details a white fruit cake recipe with butter sugar vanilla milk and flour, beating eggs then folding raisins and citron. The instructions specify flouring the fruit and batter, preparing a square pan with butter and flour, layering batter with citron, shaping the top, and making white frosting with egg white and coconut.
In recent years men have become regular customers at the city’s major stores for stylish lines. Boston shoppers report saving 15 to 25 percent by buying here while accessing the latest styles and best quality. The Summer Street entrance opens into the men’s section.
New fall collection from leading manufacturers features ready to wear suits in Worsteds Homespuns and Scotch Tweeds with prices from 5 to 25 dollars. Gentlemen's overcoats and trousers are offered in black and blue cheviots and coverts with varying price points.
An advertisement touts 200 dozen extra fine French and German hosiery in various styles. It highlights real lisle thread and cotton blends with features like high spliced heels double soles and toes. Prices listed as 25 and 35 cents for regular made pairs.
Auction notes reveal 106 of 1900 McKenzie clubs and a cache of golf balls. The fragment references equipment remnants with uncertain context and minimal details.
Pilgrim Shoes announces first showing of fall and winter novelties in the Three Dollar Shoe for Men. Limited space prevents detailed descriptions. many new lines arrive this week with extension soles, dual stitching, welted heels, large nickel eyelets and hooks, featuring the swellest styles at a medium price.
An advertisement lists regulation size footballs and rugby balls with prices for various materials. It references wood fibre guards leather balls and nose masks for men and boys with figures in pounds. The text presents pricing 1.00 to 1.25 and a quoted 1.590 total.
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