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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
6
The Boston Post presents a Democratic paper from New England, emphasizing regional political coverage and opinions. It serves as a representative voice in the era, reflecting local perspectives and party alignment.
MOTO With a Mission and Without a Muzzle. Subscription rates listed for Daily and The Sunday Post. Rates: Daily one year $3.00, six months $1.50, three months 75c, etc. The Sunday Post one year $1.50, six months 75c, three months 40c. Address changes, payment in advance, review offices in Boston and New York Hotels. Editor E A Grozier.
The Galveston disaster relief message urges ongoing support beyond immediate aid. Mayors and relief committees report initial funds cover urgent sanitation, but ten thousand residents need homes to avoid pauper status. Boston’s generous response signals national sympathy and a push for substantial, sustained reconstruction to restore self-sufficiency.
In Worcester's third district Democrats unite behind Rep. John R. Thayer for renomination amid a tight race with Mr. Washburn. The piece notes the GOP alliance and a narrow 1898 victory margin, urging兄 strong Democratic effort to preserve the seat and defeat the rival Mellen faction.
The piece argues the Boston Republican effort to push Atwood aside fails in the tenth district. It asserts Henry F. Naphen, the Democratic incumbent, is competent and likely to be renominated, with the district normally Democratic and the Republican machine in debt to Boston politics.
The nation eyes a potential settlement of the anthracite strike as the United Mine Workers persist in demanding recognition before returning to work. Agreement among parties appears within reach, with hopeful progress despite ongoing union conditions.
Miners and Markle & Co. resolve grievances with three accepted proposals. Arbitration requested on five items while workers return to mines pending decision. Optimistic, nonviolent settlement appears near, avoiding public backlash.
A Boston Chronicle summary notes Massachusetts Republicans show apathy as Bryan's momentum grows. It cites Goetting’s warning, McKinley opposition by Senator and Congressman, and the risk of a Bryan vote in the state. It observes GOP demoralization and hopes for a rapid revival before election day.
The illness and retirement of Secretary Hay amid the Chinese crisis fuels criticism that Hay abdicated the State Department. The McKinley White House shifts policy to suit political needs while John Sherman loses influence. The piece questions whether any clear foreign policy remains under the administration.
The black Aberdeen terrier known as The Tramp roamed Beacon Hill for years after a fatal accident during Court House construction. Beloved by a few, he avoided people until a loyal woman won his trust and became his owner, ensuring care and protection after a long life of wandering near the State House grounds.
Washington Star laments the hard task of living with neighbors who disrupt daily life with outbursts loud pets and long talks about politics and crops. The piece notes noisy dogs crowing roosters bellowing neighbors and even cats drinking milk, describing the frictions of communal living with humor.
A collection notes Bohemian tailors in Vienna and shoemakers, white blackberries and green roses in Louisiana, centenary rifle introduction to British army, Sutlej river drop 12 000 feet in 180 miles, Honolulu market has 30 to 40 fish varieties, natives rely on fishing, Pead ancestors claim arable land, famines linked to cemetery-scale land, Salvation Army earns Paris Exposition gold for reclaiming the fallen, Berlin rail tests show electricity 16 percent cheaper than steam on Wansee Bahn.
The Boston Post announces ongoing weekly cash prizes of 10, 5, and 5 for photographs. Competitors submit titled works with author name and address on the back and may include brief notes on circumstances. Submissions should be amateur or professional, with preferences for newsworthy human interest and strong light contrast for reproduction.
A Beverly couple learns Jack has a San Francisco offer and plans a quick wedding. The bride endures rice and a shoe-trick on the train as she fears she is seen as a bride left behind. In Chicago the mystery clears, and in San Francisco the minister awaits. The groom boards with the license as bystanders react with surprise and congratulations.
Theatres reopen as stars return and readers praise the Sunday Post Story Paper noted as a good thing. New serials start next Sunday including Hilda Wade and The Yellow Man.
The Boston man W. R. Cain is to marry Miss Eandie Q. Rines of Portsmouth as announced in the newspaper clipping. The page also lists a Daily Table Hints menu and a clam fritters recipe with batter details from Mrs Lizzie Sterling in Boston.
A description notes a door on Summer Street that opens directly into the men’s department. It states this entry is intended for men but acknowledges that anyone may use it to bypass the busier parts of the store.
Regularly sold for 1.00 and 1.50, about 250 dozen available. Limited samples in each pattern made the price advantageous. Made by a leading U S neckwear firm, name withheld. Designs and colors praised, likely to sell out in one day at 95c each.
Retail ad notes a major price cut on Scotch plaid caddy bags with leather bottoms and trim plus pockets. Exclusive patterns in Heather and Olive cheviots as well as tweeds and homespuns range from 15 to 25 dollars. Black and Oxford cheviots and vicunas, silk lined, priced 15 to 22 dollars.
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An old catalog-style ad lists football apparel and equipment with heavy padding pants in canvas and duck fabrics, jerseys, jackets, rugby balls, shin guards, nose masks, and related items. Prices show widespread discounts for season opening, emphasizing extra padding, durability, and low cost on multiple sizes for men and boys.
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