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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents itself as the representative Democratic voice for New England, signaling its stance on regional politics and public affairs. It emphasizes party alignment, editorial positioning, and a commitment to local and national issues shaping the era.
A Buffalo trial report contrasts Czolgosz proceedings with Guiteau and Garfield cases. It lauds dignified, steady defense, fair jury selection, and a non sensational approach, while noting Arctic expedition strife and the Diedrich affair reflecting harsh conditions and survivor tensions.
A prominentDivision of Trade figure predicts a three year shift toward a US England price alignment in steel and iron. Critics warn of hidden consumer impact and question a uniform scale under a protected market, urging Americans to challenge the Dingley tariff and the Morgan led steel trust.
The piece questions the value of Secret Service protection arguing Roosevelt’s approach risks life by personal boldness. It notes three assassinated presidents were guarded and cites McKinley as example while suggesting guards offer limited safety beyond preventing crank annoyance.
Dr Diedrick surgeon of the Peary expedition did not return with Erik party. He stays alone with a small Eskimo family at Etah Greenland to endure winter and pursue limited exploring. Companions call him a monomaniac on the Arctic and note the lure of the region. they say he longs to return despite withdrawal.
Rear Admiral Sampson will be relieved from duty as commandant of the Boston Navy Yard effective October 1 due to failing health. He served two years, overseeing major yard improvements, and departs with public well wishes. The article notes credit for the Santiago victory and urges unity in honors rather than rivalry.
The Observant Citizen notes Senator Codman of Ward 20 has a new tie to politics after a neighbor named a Kentucky horse after him. The four year old Hambletonian stock horse runs 2 20 and the senator says he may not need it for campaigning yet. Other items include Horace H. Atherton Jr returning from vacation, Lillian Lawrence visiting Boston, and Beacon Hill excavation findings. A streetcar accident in East Cambridge leads to a hat box rescue, Alderman McGoldrick’s popularity in St John, and several community notes from Dorchester to Lenox.
The piece recalls editorials on President McKinley’s death and a cartoon in the Boston Herald showing Gamaliel Bradford with a broadsword labelled For Cousin Josiah. The writer notes weariness from long duties and mentions a concern over inciting violence and possible suppression. A Roxbury couple, Mr and Mrs E R Gonter, celebrated five years of marriage with a surprise oak chair and refreshments.
A poetical verse on enduring love declares unity through good and ill. ITEMS OF INTEREST reports a Bingville town scene with Amos Miller’s coal shed, subscriptions due, Miss Mary Armstrong’s singing, a cow death, Died Jeremiah Holden, Joe Holloway in a new suit, new hire Miss Alice Dewberry, and local notes.
supporters of Lieutenant Governor Bates pledge to block Superintendent of Ferries Dennison who filed a county officers delegation for Mayor Hart. Ward 2 ospers bitter sentiment as Dennison backs I F Paul for district attorney. Lincoln Club of Ward 2 accuses ferry workers of neglect and electioneering while paid by Boston. Lincoln Club seeks to settle the contest and plans to challenge Deer Island employees at the Ward 2 caucus Wednesday night.
A rally in support of Representative J. A. Watson is set for this evening at 8 o clock in the Young Men’s Colored Democratic Club rooms 745 Shawmut avenue Ward 18 Boston Speakers include Joseph A Dennison Alderman James H Doyle Representative M J Lydon Councillor William B Good ex Representative Daniel J Curley ex Councillor James J Casey and Representative James A Watson.
A rally is set for this evening at 8 o clock in Gray's Hall South Boston. Speakers include Michael J Sullivan Edward L Log an ex Councilman James F Mulcahy ex Alderman Thomas W Flood ex Representative John J Toomey ex Representative Daniel J Kinnally Representative Daniel J Barry Councilman Patrick J Shiels Michael I Curran Robert J Ware Patrick 2 McGrath and Representative David I Walsh of Clinton. Michael J Downing will preside.
New York reports Miss Helen A Bloodgood the missing heiress located in Bask ing Ridge New Jersey at an obscure hotel registered as Louise Johnston. Her mother and Detective Sergeant Funston found her and she will return to New York tonight. She said she wanted to spend a few days in the country while visiting two local girl chums.
In a village Isabel Canton, aging yet beloved, captivates Dr. Sydney Arnold who sees in her a possible wife. He courts in secret as another beauty, Juanita Meredith, arrives and drags him toward a different passion. Isabel, heartbroken, drafts a farewell note begging the doctor to stop loving her.
Instructions describe preparing orange fritters with batter from flour baking powder salt milk and egg. Dips orange sections then fries them in hot fat in a circle on a plate with sugar and syrup, plus tips on frying fat quality and handling.
An anonymous letter to the editor recalls a Brookline to Boston ferry ride where a middle aged man abused a conductor and taunted a fellow passenger. A police officer refused to intervene as protesters demanded arrest, asking where the law of Boston lies. Also a reader opposes a proposed 111 story State Street building, arguing it would shrink a 250 foot wide street and spoil the avenue.
Official dispatches from the U S consul at Calon report an insurgent commander sent a letter announcing plans for an attack on Calon. The consul warned that any obstruction to transit would violate United States treaty rights and that the government would act. A small Colombian force then arrived and the insurgents retreated.
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