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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
4
The Boston Post proclaims itself a representative Democratic paper for New England, highlighting its role as a voice for regional politics and public discourse.
The item presents a motto themed around mission focus and restraint, linking AXD to a concept of keeping a device or stance free of muzzle constraints. It reads as a promotional or thematic phrase without additional context or events.
General Chaffee reports the Ninth Infantry suffered a disastrous rout on Samar where a surprised unit lost most arms and supplies. The piece frames the event as a painful, expected consequence of conquest and notes persistent armed resistance by Filipino forces despite civil government efforts.
Reports from London say a revised canal treaty is ready for signature and favors the United States compared with the previous draft. The neutrality clause remains unclear, but after the Senate rebuff, a sturdier neutral arrangement is expected. The Clayton Bulwer treaty should be abrogated, ending an aged international anomaly. President Roosevelt is seen as inclined to an American treaty approach.
The State campaign begins with Democratic and Republican nominating conventions at the Boston Theatre. Democrats name Josiah Quincy for Governor with a strong slate anticipated. Republicans expect Crane’s renomination, while a contest for Attorney-General Knowlton’s seat may affect the process.
The Saturday race stirred renewed public zeal as the forthcoming races to be held tomorrow and Thursday promise closer competition. Columbia led Shamrock II by a narrow margin of about one second per mile, with Lipton’s machine proving highly capable. Captains Barr and Bard faced an even contest, and the outcome remains uncertain as windward starts influenced results.
The Observant Citizen reports on Reverend E A Horton returning from Saratoga Unitarian gathering at United States Hotel and plans to stay in Lexington through October. It notes a near completed City Halls Park vault, sidewalk repairs, Schoeffels at their Brookline residence, and a Great Dane at Union Station.
The Tremont Temple Church declines to accept Rev. George C. Lorimer D D s resignation and vows to remove causes of strain on his work. The pastor seeks relief from physical stress and a lighter burden, hoping a new pastor could finish lifting the financial load. Boston and New England would lose a strong influence if Lorimer leaves.
Constance Fenmore, now 27 and a successful court stenographer, revisits Saddle Island in Broad Sound Massachusetts. There she reunites with Edward Ellery Channing, a former Maine classmate turned teacher, who reveals an inheritance and his intent to marry. She realizes her land inheritance will fund a summer cottage on the island as they plan their life together.
Miss Helen Morton daughter of former Vice President Levi P. Morton will wed Count Boson de Perigord son of the Duke of Talleyrand et Sagan on Oct. 5 at St Marys Chelsea with a civil ceremony at the French consulate the same day. Bridesmaids include Alice and Mary Morton and Count Marius de Galliffet is the best man. Lady Helen Stewart called Birdie famed for amateur acting horsewoman and society figure.
Interest grows around Mrs Jack Gardner’s Ven etian palace near completion with rumors of a large section used as a theatre. Mrs Gardner, noted patron of the arts, once hosted famous musicians and actors, fueling speculation about hidden details behind high brick walls.
A lyrical verse extols a beloved’s beauty including hair, eyes, cheeks and lips with phrases about blue depths and blush. The stanza ends with a quirky line about a chin and a later index of Dabster dialogues and a dining scene reference.
The society page outlines engagements and wedding plans. Comte de Perigord, heir to aristocratic titles, valued at $3,000,000, is connected to the Talleyrand and Sagan families. Lord Stavordale, 27, linked to Lord and Lady Chester, and Lady Helen Stewart receive attention for marriage prospects. Miss Edythe Patten announces wedding to Major General Henry C. Corbin on November 6, with a White House circle noting the union as a genuine match despite age difference.
James L. Edwards writes to the Post editor describing seeing circular thin steel particles, about the size of a cent, heated by friction on an Elevated train near Terminal station. He argues these heated fragments may threaten public safety and cites nuisance laws on public highways as a possible remedy.
The Rev. Dr. William C. Gray, longtime editor of the Interior, a Presbyterian publication, died today at his Oak Park home in Chicago.
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