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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
6
A conference committee drafted an annual appropriation order with minor changes, likely to pass both city chambers. The plan reduces running expenses, builds a reserve, and shifts austerity to the Mayor who must balance the books and keep the tax rate near last year’s level. It frames a test of administration and fiscal restraint.
A discussion on tariff changes for Cuban sugar argues the Sugar Trust would gain if refined sugar duties stay high. It urges reducing the differential on refined sugar to balance the cut in raw sugar, asserting Dingley tariff raises about 84 million dollars annually.
The forenoon hearing on legislation to abate the Boston area smoke nuisance gains practical interest as manufacturing grows and coal use rises. The bill would cover the metropolitan district within 10 miles of the State House, empowering local boards to enforce rules.
The election laws committee reports a bill for direct nomination of candidates, eliminating city ward caucuses and conventions in many districts while preserving county councillor and state conventions. The measure aims to unify nominating meetings, extend polling hours, and use election safeguards to curb fraud, signaling a shift away from traditional caucuses.
The Senate and House are debating new exclusion measures intended to replace the Geary act. Postwar shifts from the Spanish American War and Hawaii annexation drive lawmakers to craft stricter terms to curb immigration.
A Boston column notes a parrot behind a cat fooled a child who heard a voice say hello through a window. The tale spawns spectators and a wider collage of local anecdotes about Boston figures, events, and civic life including a portrait painter guest, a Detroit horse stake update, and town meeting observations.
The program featured Montague as accompanist George Montague and a lineup of acts including Flossie Miller bass solo Lizzie Daly solo Rose McAllipp song and Charlie Willett monologue artist with the party closing on a Martin Dolan solo. Rebet Stillman F Kelly of Boston traveling from Seattle to Pasadena joined the evening. An Essex jury awarded $17 750 in damage cases at Lawrence during a Tuesday trial. Judge Richardson ordered a farmer removed after a contempt outburst.
A recipe for corn soup from Post's Illustrated Menu describes soaking and draining corn, cooking with milk and onion, straining, thickening with butter and flour, then combining in a double boiler. Seasoned with salt and pepper, served hot in tureens, with optional cream for richer flavor.
An ex excursion to Cohasset turns comic and romantic as Harriet and Will share a misadventure with a gun a board walk and a hidden Book of Solace in his pocket. A clipped note from Cohasset Mercury then hints Pat Donovan’s town heroism and a staged jail moment. The couple note they have been married three months and Will awaits a return from Chattanooga.
The full text of Rudyard Kipling's The View of the World is printed by the Times for Cecil Rhodes's burial in the Sapanee hills Rhodesia. The poem envisions empires, fate, and a lasting national spirit as Rhodes’s funeral precedes a public reading.
The New England Conservatory recital last evening showcased the chorus and orchestra under Wallace Goodrich. A first Boston performance of Goodrich's Ave Maria for mixed chorus, women’s chorus, organ and orchestra highlighted the program alongside excerpts from Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro, Smetana Die Verkaufte Braut, Faure The Birth of Venus, featuring soloists Shields Wither Patterson and others.
A conference committee of Aldermen and Council members approved Mayor Collins's appropriation bill after a two hour session and recommended passage. The revised bill totals about 353000 less than the original and shifts 4500 among clerks and departments, with a plan for reserve funds to cover potential deficiencies. The measure lists department by department appropriations including police current expenses 1663000 and street department 160000, among others, and calls for a special board meeting at 3 PM to finalize action.
Hartford announces the engagement of Miss Lillian Wescott of Hartford to Philip Hale, eldest son of Rev. Dr Edward Everett Hale of Roxbury. Miss Wescott, art student at the Boston Art Museum and Hartford School of Art, is praised for beauty and talent. The couple have received many congratulations.
Mrs Charles W Fairbanks wife of Senator Fairbanks and president general of the DAR will be guest of honor at a series of events in Massachusetts. Friday afternoon a reception by the Hannah Winthrop Chapter. Saturday April 19 morning entertainment by the Paul Revere Chapter and a luncheon at the Hotel Somerset hosted by Miss Helen Winslow and state regents. a large reception by the Sarah Bradley Fulton Chapter at the Royall House Medford. Saturday evening a first meeting of a new chapter in her honor at Faelton Hall Huntington Chambers. she returns to Washington Sunday evening.
The Boston Merchants Association held its April board meeting at Youngs Hotel with Vice President Sampson presiding in President Lawrence’s absence. Harry Cumner reported new Merchants Building quarters at Summer and Kingston streets, while J R Carter noted favorable letters from Senators Hoar and Lodge on Boston port appropriations. A reform of the consular service was urged, a resolution against the Arizona Oklahoma New Mexico state admission was passed, and support was given to silver coin redemption in gold to stabilize values.
The Massachusetts Humane Society acknowledges contributions for the late Captain Joshua James family totaling 3328.60 dollars. The fund supports the bereaved family through public contributions and organizational support.
Messrs. Lee Higginson and Co acknowledge many contributions to the Monomoy fund which is now valued at 44073.30 dollars. The note highlights continued support from donors and the fund’s growing total.
Miss Maude Talmage daughter of Rev T DeWitt Talmage and C F Wyckoff of Ithaca New York were married today at the bride’s parents home in Washington The Rev Frank DeWitt Talmage of Chicago brother of the bride officiated at the ceremony
The police commissioner Charles P. Curtis denies reports that he has resigned or intends to resign. He stated he remains in office and has no plans to leave his post, amid circulating rumors in last night’s papers.
Mayor Collins yesterday named R Clipston Sturgis to the school house commission, a move the Post had previously exclusive reported.
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