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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post reports on a political stance from The Representative Democratic Paper of New England. The item contrasts a strong mission focus with calls for restraint in action and public rhetoric.
A lively breeze is forecast off Sandy Hook for the opening America's Cup races between Shamrock II and Columbia. Shamrock II carries more sail area but has deeper draught and higher mast. Columbia, the American design from two years ago, faces a test to see if Lipton and English design have surpassed the 1899 American work. If wind holds, the race may settle the question.
Harvard and Yale dominated the Berkeley Oval track and field events winning six first places, Cambridge Oxford taking three. English wins came in distance races while American victories spanned sprints, with Yale sweeping jumps and Harvard hammer. The piece analyzes training style and national character in athletics.
A Boston editorial pleads to retain Rev Dr George Lorimer at Tremont Temple, arguing New York and Chicago want him but the city needs his cosmopolitan leadership. The piece stresses his influence in religion and public life and warns Boston cannot afford to lose him.
Lord Kitchener fixed September 15 as surrender deadline for South African patriots. Week after the ultimatum shows 48 surrendering, 29 killed, 16 wounded. Boers widen their defense across new territories and claim several notable operations including Scheepers Nek, Ladysmith vicinity, Herschell, Aliwal North, Hlands River Poort, and Vlakfontein with Smuts and Kritzerin figures mentioned.
The British, near Pretoria, report 11 000 Boer fighters with estimates suggesting higher actual strength. Britain faces another large loan to fund ongoing hostilities and contemplates whether arbitration could end the conflict.
The piece accuses the New York Sun of vilification and misrepresentation of public figures and decries its treatment of the dead. It notes a bitter rivalry with the New York Journal and contrasts Sun policies with the more conservative stance and mutual respect seen in Boston newspapers.
The Observant Citizen notes residents displaced by Commonwealth takings for a State House extension. John P. Lyman and Police Commissioner Harry Adams moved from 14 Mt. Vernon street, later allowed to remain as tenants at will for two years. The column also surveys fines for subway delays, a Boston artist accident, and remarks on Robert Edeson and Dr. George Lorimer, with local letters and anecdotes, ending with a conductor helping two stranded women with car fare.
A pocketbook was recovered and returned to its owner after exchanges of addresses. A half dollar was sent to the conductor with thanks. The text mentions Mec Quarrie from South Boston and a Canadian mother’s letter expressing alarm following the President’s shooting, reflecting Canadian views on the event.
A mixed page blends a comic poem about the female bargain hunter with a long didactic tale on the hired girl. It interleaves dialogue sketches and brief vignettes about daily life, love, and misadventure, including a mining rescue scene and domestic foibles. The varied items echo lighthearted society humor and serialized fiction.
Minnie N. Hinds presents Lawrence Mortimer a college lad turned miner after misfortune. On a Westward search for wealth he contemplates a goodbye to Vida, his cousin, while living in a secluded mountain cabin and planning his next steps.
The sealing schooner Vera from the Copper Islands arrives in Victoria B C with news a Russian man of war seized the American owned Josephine sailing from Hakodate. The vessel was taken to Petropaulovski and the crew’s fate remains unknown.
Washington Sept 25 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt wife of the President took up permanent residence in Washington occupying apartments at the White House for the first time. She arrived with two Roosevelt children a governess and a housekeeper. Colonel Bingham met them and escorted them inside while the President greeted them at the porte cochere.
The National Board of Steam Navigation met in Boston on September 25 for its 80th annual convention. Attendees debated using gasoline and naphtha as power for boats and backed licensed officers on internal power vessels over 15 tons or carrying freight or passengers for hire. F A Laidley of Cincinnati was elected president. A Boston complaint about the Charles River first drawbridge opening was referred to the committee.
Jeremiah M. Wilson, senior counsel to Admiral Schley, will be laid to rest in the Church of the Covenant in Washington. Honorary pallbearers include Secretary of Agriculture Wilson General John M. Wilson former chief of engineers Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Schley Justice Brewer and Justices Morris and Bingham.
The L road halted for about thirty minutes yesterday after eight in the morning as power trouble at the grade into Boylston street caused a breakdown. About 2000 passengers were delayed with service from Park Street to Dudley Street blocked. The cause remains uncertain.
In Dorchester last evening Miss Amy Harlow Lane and Mr Arthur John Waterman were wed at the Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Street Dorchester. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George C Lorimer D D with the bride given away by her brother Herbert Lane. Best man was A Warren Gould and bridesmaids were Jessie May Coffran and Ida Upham Faartenere. Flower girls were Florence Beatrice Caton and Bertha Alice Caton. Ushers included John Nash Ives Burt Frost Upham Charles Wright Hinckley and Harry Leonard Hazen.
At the Harvard College board meeting Solomon Lincoln was re elected president. Rev Alexander McKenzie declined re election as secretary after serving since 18 percent. C F Adams ed was elected secretary pro tem.
Eli Torrance announces staff changes with Adjutant-general 8 H Towler of Minneapolis, Quartermaster-general Charles Burroughs of Rutherford New Jersey, and Inspector-general Wilfred A Wetherbee of Boston. Towler’s appointment confirms Minneapolis as Grand Army headquarters during Torrance's term.
Instructions for shaping sweet potato into a pineapple form with butter sugar and oven browning. Includes prep steps, shaping technique and serving suggestion, followed by brief notes on sugar and fiber differences versus white potatoes and cooking tips. Attributed to Alice E Whitaker.
An ad fragment from Jordan Marsh Co promotes new home furnishings with a playful hint to a famous hero. It emphasizes unexcelled trade offerings and invites customers to fill their homes with tasteful environments and attractive prices.
Editorial ad for a linen store announces discounts on table damask Irish satin damask towels and linen towels in multiple lots. Highlights include 68 inch bleached damask at 69c yard 72 inch Irish satin damask now 1.00 yard and assorted hemstitched Huck towels plus damask towel lots at fixed sale prices.
Advertisement lists lace curtain options including real Irish Point Lace from St Gall with heavy work priced at 5.00 per pair plus 5.00 up to 19.50 American made Arab Curtains copied from costly originals at about one twentieth price 5.00 to 19.50 Not tingham Lace Curtains white copies priced 0.98 1.35 2.00 2.75 per pair and colored Cross Stripe Curtains heavy canvas in red blue green 2.25 per pair.
Houseware sale advertises chipped and perfect china at reduced prices. Haviland china sets, opaque porcelain with gold hand patterns, 130 piece sets, and 12 piece toilet sets offered below regular values. Various plates and serving pieces listed with deep discounts to attract bargain shoppers.
Yard sale listing offers All-Wool Smyrnas in Orion designs priced at $9.00. Includes coloring options and decorative patterns.
An old catalog lists furniture and carpet discounts including 5-frame Brussels carpets, Velvets, Tapestry Brussels, and All Wool Supers. Other items feature Morris Chairs, Chiffonnières, Bureaus, Shaving Cases, iron Bedsteads, Bookcases, study desks, and a complete bed with hair mattress at reduced prices.
House furnishing notice advertises a department focused on medium and high grade papers at moderate prices. Estimates readily furnished and attention called to services offered.
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