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The Boston Post pricing lists daily and Sunday rates including one year 1.50 six months 75 cents three months 40 cents. Notices urge changes of address to be sent with current and future details. All money sent at sender’s risk, checks drafts and money orders payable to Post Publishing Co. Editor E A Grozier.
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Mrs Partington Calendar April 8 1903 Note
A brief note recalls that "Mrs Partington" was the pen name of B P Shillaber the late Boston Post writer whose witty wisdom amused readers a generation ago.
Legislative clash over city and country speed limits
An editorial argues the legislature should not raise speeds to 12 miles in cities and 2 miles on country roads. It warns higher limits would be unsafe amid traffic, urging caution that local laws may adopt the new standard and rush safety into the background.
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State House
Adamses
Quincy
The Holland Strike Tests Socialist Labor Model
The Holland strike shows workers protesting under government owned railways with troops in Amsterdam and armed guards in The Hague and Rotterdam. The piece notes social ownership fails to prevent labor unrest and questions socialism in practice while awaiting outcomes.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Frague
Rotterdam
Plan to curb spoils system in corporate public favors
The report details a plan to relieve officeholders from duties to secure jobs for constituents and retainers from corporations seeking public privileges. It proposes a statute prohibiting railroads street railways electric light gas telegraph telephone water and steamboat firms from offering or requiring quid pro quo favors.
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Judiciary Committee
Proposed law curbs patronage in appointments and firing
A proposed bill would bar appointment or dismissal of public employees at the urging of officials or candidates. Notaries and justices of the peace are exempt. penalties range up to 100 dollars. The piece argues reform is needed to curb entrenched patronage despite fears of limiting personal influence.
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Roverfor
General Court
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Board of Selectmen
Commonwealth
Justice of the Peace
Assessment of Voters and Local Self-Government Debate
A legislative committee opposes placing poll tax voter enumeration in the hands of the Boston Police Board. It argues assessors are as capable and warns against outside control undermining local self-government, stressing taxation authority remains local and competent assessors should handle the roll.
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Boston
B Board of Assessors
Pemberton Square
Bogus Art Treasures Exposed in Millionaire Collectors Scandal
A report reveals that several paintings bought by American millionaires abroad as old master treasures were actually clever copies by struggling artists. After fraud was found, duties were paid, admiration turned to doubt, and the works were discarded or hidden, raising questions about renown and ethics in the art world.
Grecian Independence Parade and Tremont Theatre Benefit
Report notes wet weather delaying agricultural work on the Common while workmen prepare to attack more trees. A Greek procession heads toward church to mark independence from the Turks led by Al Sheehan who runs Tremont Theatre tickets and hosts a benefit on April 27.
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Kneeland Street
Anthony Hope
al Sheehan
Tremont Theatre
Will
Sheehan
A Dudley Street Station Moment and Odd Advertisements
An elderly man at Dudley Street station flips a half smoked cigar and lights a short pipe, then readers encounter a burst of varied clippings about diamond prices and odd inventions. The page also notes Marconi engineer Sargent’s Cape visit, concerns for mail wagon horses, and humorous verse from local contributors.
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Bbb & I
Dudley Street
President Roosevelt Speaks on Tariff and Labor On Train
On board the president's train at Fargo North Carolina Roosevelt addresses a crowd. He jokes about tariff changes, hints at future action possibly in 1905, and recalls the coal strike arbitration. A Buffalo Wallow man named Hank Spooner seeks a postmaster appointment before the train departs.
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Roosevelt
Coal Trust
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Here
Hank
G. Whilliker
Tillman Indicted for Murder in State Editor Slaying
The indictment of ex-Lieutenant Governor Benjamin Tillman for murder follows his January shooting of Gonzales, editor of the Columbia State. Bail denial and a true bill point to trial, with supporters arguing self defense and others fearing justice may fail.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Gonzales
Columbia State
Friends
Willing
Franklin Institute land proposal aligned with state use rules
George K. M Neill argues the Central Labor Union should request a portion of state land vacated by the Institute of Technology for a Franklin Institute. He notes the land is state owned, historically reserved for educational and scientific uses, and currently occupied by the Institute and the Massachusetts Natural History Society under limited, rent free rights. He urges terms matching those granted to the Institute of Technology and assures no malice toward the institute.
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Institute of Technology
Franklin Institute
Franklin Fund
Supreme Court
Massachusetts Natural History Society
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J. E. J. Bowditch
Jonathan Preston
Institute of Technology and Natural History Society
Commonwealth
Ghorge KB. M Neill
Many Methodist Ministers Transferred in New England Conference
The New England Methodist conference at St. Mark's Brookline concluded with appointments for the year. New postings include C. E. Davis to Westfield, A. Blake to succeed him, J. Pickles returns to St. John's South Boston, and Knowles and Thorndike receive new charges. Several ministers move to other conferences. supernumerary E. T. Curnick and missionary sermon appointment for A. L. Winston. Presiding elders named for Lynn and Fitchburg districts.
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Brookline
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C. E. Davis
Tremont Street
Westfield
A. Blake
Pittsburg
Penp
John v. Pickles
St. John's
South Boston
J. O. Knowles
KE. R. Thorndike
Knowles
Webster Square
Worcester
Thorndike
Trinity
Charlestown
L. H. Dorchester
St. Louis
M.9
Fitchburg
Major General Anthony Wayne Appointed U S Army Commander
On April 8 1702 Major General Anthony Wayne was appointed commander of the United States army. He was nicknamed Mad Anthony for his temper in battle yet he rarely lost battles and reportedly wore a championship belt for a time.
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Anthony Wayne
United States Army
Mr. Wayne
Anthony
Connolley Files Bankruptcy Petition
Daniel J. Connolley a builder of 24 Mt. Pleasant avenue filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday. His liabilities total 40253.60 with no assets.
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Daniel J. Connolley
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Conflicted Hearts in a Dusk Conversation
A woman and a barrister banter over past promises and debts as dusk settles. He reflects on ambition and light while she probes his motives and a looming business talk. The scene ends with a plea to conclude matters another time.
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Costello
Old Couple Warren of South Berwick Noted for Longevity
Mr and Mrs America Warren of South Berwick Maine have a combined age of 172 years Their lives span eras with Mr Warren born 1822 and Mrs Warren born 1811 She remains active at 92 doing housework and recalling olden times Although childless they adopted a son now grown and living away Their tale marks them as among New England’s elderly couples.
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America Warren
New England
Mr. Warren
Warren House
Navy
Silent acquittal ends a long wait
A man faces denial of parole as a woman’s defiant resolve secures her acquittal. He hints at travel and entertainment, but she remains unwavering. The scene closes with a quiet farewell as he lets her go and he seals the door.
Oldest Married Couple Photo Contest in Boston Post
The Boston Post invites submissions of photographs and 200 word sketches of the oldest married couples in New England. Send to Old Couple Editor, include birth and marriage dates, address, children count, and life details. Winners receive a Morris Chair and a Rocking Chair, with express prepaid delivery.
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Boston Post
New England
Post
Boston
Father Dougherty Named Bishop in Philippines
Philadelphia April 7 The Rev Dennis J Dougherty professor of domestic theology at the Seminary of St Charles Borromeo has been appointed by Pope Leo XIII as one of the bishops in the Philippines He will leave the seminary promptly to sail for the Philippines
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Philadelphia
Dennis J. Dougherty
St. Charles Borcemo
Leo XIII
Philippines
Father Dougherty
Canal Bill Signed for 101 Million in New York
Governor Odell signed a canal improvement bill carrying 101 million dollars. The action took place in Albany on April 7.
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Albany
Odell
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