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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
6
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The Boston gas and electric light commission discusses uniting all Boston gas companies under one Massachusetts corporation to improve public oversight and guarantee reliable service. They warn current independent yet mutualized firms dodge regulation, inflate profits, and degrade gas quality. A draft bill is planned for tomorrow to shape future legislation.
The article calls for suppressing the clouds of smoke caused by human activity and hopes the program will be carried out. It emphasizes that every citizen today becomes part of the effort to improve air quality in Boston.
A Boston report notes clearer skies and cleaner streets as coal prices drop toward normal. The piece credits voluntary reform and a coal trust price adjustment, claiming benefits for residents and miners while urging renewed city cleanliness.
The editorial wishes President Roosevelt luck on his current trip to the Northwest. It notes his re election bid, downplays fears of political optics, and hopes for a safe, enjoyable journey to Yellowstone and the surrounding wild country, with restraint in commentary and a belief the trip will proceed regardless of past health hiccups.
A fragmentary page combines a poem about the weary messenger with an item on Philadelphia blue laws forbidding a husband to kiss his wife within city limits on Sundays. It also features light humor about opera, a Cape Cod notice, and jokes on unions and scandals.
The Charleston News and Courier argues Roosevelt violated the Constitution by naming Dr Crum collector of customs without Senate advice and consent. The piece notes Crums recess claim, mentions possible court restraint, and compares to Johnson impeachment debates. It questions ruling out Crum and Byrne in Delaware on technical grounds.
The Suffolk county proposal would shift jury list creation and panel drawing from election commissioners and the Board of Aldermen to a single commission. Advocates claim efficiency. critics warn it breaks impartial citizen selection and may not improve juror quality.
A reader asks the editor to determine the nationality of a person born in Ireland to Irish parents who arrived in the country at eight months old. The letter seeks clarification on nationality rules as presented to Post readers.
The Observant Citizen notes a citywide police order restricting hurdy gurdy performances in Boston’s residential areas while other districts extend playing hours to 9 pm. The piece mentions public concern over public welfare and contrasts musical activity with ongoing city life.
A musical service will be held at St Stephen's Church on Florence Street this evening at 7 45. Stainer's Crucifixion will be sung under the direction of Charles W Pickells.
Richard D Avil befriends a mourning woman with a hidden infant on a rush hour train. The babe briefly vanishes with the woman, then reappears in Dolly Blackwell’s care as the other child’s rightful owner laughs later. Dolly’s prank ends with romance blossoming as Richard forgives her.
W D Crum a Roosevelt protege colored assumed the Charleston port collector role March 1 amid no public incident. The chief inspector tendered resignation effective on Crum’s arrival. Talk of court action to block Crum’s duties due to Senate confirmation issues circulated. Mayor referred the matter to the corporation counsel.
A official statement from Paris indicates King Edward is likely to meet President Loubet. The timing hinges on Loubet's Algeria voyage with possible meetings in Paris or near the capital, or around Toulon if the President returns by May. The plan signals Britain France rapprochement amid tensions with Turkey and Morocco. Royal yacht Victoria and Albert sailed to Lisbon with King Edward aboard escorted by two warships.
In Stockholm on March 31 King Oscar resumed government duties ending Prince Gustave's regency begun January 27 due to the King's ill health.
Congressman McCall says a competitive examination for midshipman will be held at Winchester High School on Saturday April 18 at 9 a m. The test is open to all boys in the eighth congressional district.
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