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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
6
The Boston Post presents news coverage from a Democratic-leaning perspective in New England. This compact card notes the paper’s role as a regional voice and its historical editorial stance.
The piece argues courts should crack down on caucus fraud with the same vigor as election fraud. It praises the Australian ballot system and says caucuses are now as crucial as elections, with illegal voting in caucuses as serious as at polls and calls for sharp judicial examples to enforce the law.
A West Indies hurricane tracks north along Florida with warnings up to Norfolk. If its influence reaches Sandy Hook, attention turns to the meeting of the Columbia and the Shamrock II where Morgan and Lipton anticipate heavy weather. The Columbia has shown strength in light winds, while Shamrock II is built for strong winds awaiting a true test.
The piece argues that Seth Low's candidacy raises New York City's mayoral contest to a high level, notes his resignation from Columbia University and calls for the university to refuse it. It cites examples from other universities where leaders balanced public service with academic roles and predicts Low could win based on past vote totals.
News from Ellen M. Stone reports her health and captivity in Bulgaria as ransom fixed at over 100000 dollars. The American Board rejects paying ransom to avoid encouraging further abductions while government action seeks rescue and punishment of captors.
The secretary says the board would never consider the proposition for a ransom, noting such an outcome cannot be seen as encouragement for other devoted women to enter the missionary service.
In Newport England Joseph Lawrence cites a Steel Trust claim of $16.50 per ton for billets delivered to Liverpool and argues for tariff removal. Treasury data show U S billets at 26 to 27 dollars in August, suggesting foreign buyers benefit from protection while American consumers pay higher prices.
Residents of a Boston suburb complain the morning wheelbarrow used to load mail bags into electric cars creates loud pavement clatter, hindering sleep and prompting a request for a rubberized wheel. Harvard football opens at Soldiers Field against Williams. Cambridge players reportedly undertrained and likely unengaging. Senator Hanna and daughter Ruth visit Boston, then to Bath to witness the launch of the cruiser Cleveland, before Hanna returns to stay with James F. Rhodes. Edward Hatch hosts a social at Quincy House after returning from Europe, recounting travels and cribbage games with a South Boston friend aboard the Ivernia.
A mosaic of quips and vignettes mocks prices, manners, and gender roles. The fragmentary notes reference strained finances, a golf loving servant, a tired Martha, an ice man singing farewell, and sly exchanges about tipping and obedience. A fleeting line about Blondin and a sinking ship scene round out the humor.
Genevieve Howard struggles to support her ill brother after buying a last bazaar ticket. Miss Johnson buys it back for remorse, then a newspaper man reveals Genevieve won the big prize, worth over $900, with the family restored and love blossoming in their home.
Election officials face multiple recount petitions as many caucus returns show narrow margins. Arthur Harrington may challenge Charlestown Senate defeat by 96 votes. Ward results and Ward 5, Ward 3, Ward 1, Ward 7, Ward 13 and others expected to seek recounts. Republicans also plan challenges. recounts set for Faneuil Hall starting Monday night for the House and Tuesday night for the Senate.
New York reports Henry Siegel former Siegel Cooper senior partner plans a major American style department store in London next winter. He may partner with Sir Thomas Lipton and Frank H. Cooper, with Lipton and other London business leaders involved. announcement expected soon.
A digestible eggs en cocotte method uses small brown earthen dishes on plates. Butter each dish then crack in eggs, salt, baste with melted butter, and bake until the tops firm but not overcooked. Six dishes cost about forty cents for servings of one to three eggs.
The M'Kinley Memorial Board of Aldermen held a special session to receive the Mayor's message requesting a special committee to arrange a eulogy for the late President McKinley. The board debated a $14,000 loan to move the garbage plant from Cow Pasture to Spectacle Island, which was referred to the public improvements committee. The meeting also granted permission for the Edward G. Richardson Marching Club to stage a campaign at 611 Blue Hill Avenue and adjourned after jurors were drawn.
Molineux's fate looms as the Court of Appeals is expected to hand down a decision next Tuesday or the following one on his appeal for a new trial in the murder case of Mrs. Katherine Adams. John G. Milburn, his counsel, expresses confidence a new trial will be granted due to trial errors.
Since the Sierra arrived in San Francisco last week rumors spread that Governor Dole prepared his resignation in Honolulu and sent it to Secretary Henry E. Cooper aboard the Sierra to deliver to the President. Cooper and Judge A S Hartwell left Honolulu for Washington Wednesday evening.
William Hoeppner a former confidential bookkeeper for the A W Faber Company of New York, who disappeared June 18 after allegedly embezzling between fifty thousand and ten thousand dollars, has been arrested at Buenos Aires Argentina. Extradition papers will be sought at once for his return.
Mary Sweeney a 10 year old resident of 66 Devens street Charles town slipped from a fence while playing last evening near Harvard School and fell injuring the left ankle breaking a bone.
The Duke and Duchess arrive in York N W T with Lt Governor Haultain and officials greeting them. Troops and police escort the royal party to Government House as snow covers the prairies and the thermometer nears freezing. The journey toward the west continues in the afternoon.
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