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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
6
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The note explains Mrs Partington as the pen name of B P Shillaber, longtime Boston Post writer, famed for witty aphorisms and household wisdom. It marks April 18 1903 as a calendar entry and recalls the era’s popularity of her quips and humor.
In a blunt critique the author contends refined yacht construction under modern measuring rules has weakened the vessels. Describing Lipton’s account of a recent accident, the piece laments the fragility of hollow steel masts and praises the sturdy historic America laid at Chelsea Bridge, urging a return to seafaring resilience.
The piece frames Patriots Day as the first major spring outing marking the season’s renewal. It contrasts Washington Birthday indoor activities with Patriots Day outdoor leisure, noting its weather-friendly timing and lack of religious constraints. It anticipates excursions, sports, and summer plans as the double holiday ushers in outdoor recreation.
Mayor Collins appoints a distinguished nine member commission to study Boston tenement house conditions. Members include Charles S Hamlin Edwin D Mead Nathan Waxman James T Carroll Charles Logue Alexander W Longfellow Lemuel L Child and others. The panel aims to examine living conditions and propose wise practical changes to improve health morals and happiness of residents.
The article recalls disasters linked to cup racing ships including Shamrock II losing a crewman overboard and drowning. It notes earlier incidents with Columbia and Constitution masts during tuning spins, stressing the recurring perils of these great racing vessels and the historic risk to life.
An editorial advocates stricter controls on poison sales in Massachusetts citing a Roxbury poisoning case. It argues for closer records of sales including intended use and seller names, noting inconsistencies like wood alcohol being restricted only because it is alcohol while other poisons remain freely sold.
A fragmentary odd tale titled All Sorts by Newton Newkirk features a crow’s ghost and a mother eel dialogue about slaying a crow. The piece centers on a macabre crowd of creatures including SAL SKINNER and the crow’s final croaking ending in tragedy.
The Rev. Edmund Dowse D D and his wife, both aged a combined 175 years, are the oldest couple in the area. Dowse, born September 17 1813 in Sherborn, taught at Pilgrim Church and later served as state senator in 1869 70 and Senate chaplain from 1880 onward. He helped fund the town high school and academy and sat on the school committee for six decades.
The Boston Post invites readers across New England to submit photographs and 200 word sketches of the oldest married couples, with birth and marriage dates, addresses, and children counts. The winner receives a Morris chair and a rocking chair, delivered express prepaid, with final submission date to be announced.
A seventh lesson on suburban gardening covers bean growing from planting to harvest. The article details bean varieties, planting guidance, and a humorous note on climbing beans, followed by a table estimating expenditures and crop value for a small garden.
A man hurrying to catch an 8 18 a m train drops a collar button. The baby swallows it before he can intervene causing him to miss the train. Moral warns against feeding the baby collar buttons.
A Twentieth Century Club conference urges expanding park use for workers. Advocates propose opening Blue Hill country and Middlesex Fells as outing camps, improving seaside bathing access, and liberalizing metropolitan park access while tightening municipal park supervision.
John J. Day of Quincy, who died recently, left about $250000 in his will filed in Dedham Probate Court. He bequeathed $45000 to Catholic charities in Boston and Quincy, including five thousand dollars each to several hospitals and orphan homes, plus supporting legacies to relatives and friends. He also left all real estate in Quincy to residuary beneficiaries.
A humorous Yellowstone diary recounts travel toward geysers with one mule shared among three men. President Roosevelt jokes about ride turns while Burroughs and the narrator dispute timing. A lion sighting and comic asides flavor the spoofed dispatch.
Mr and Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt are staying at the Windsor Hotel in Montreal during their wedding tour. They are expected to proceed to Quebec by the first boat of the season, which sails tomorrow.
A column blends everyday scenes from Boston life with local events. It highlights a dancing Italian child, upcoming Patriots' Day events, a new musical piece by Frank Lynes, social functions, and Windsor hospitality. It also reports on stormy seas, weather gripes, and two new baby boys and a girl in Dorchester.
Frederic O. Maccartney of Rockland corrects Boston press reports on his talk Why Women Should Be Socialists. He states he did not call marriage sanctified prostitution but that under capitalism such marriage exists. He argues for economic independence and democratic control of industry to allow love based marriage. Boston April 15.
A playful weekly guide says nails touched on different days bring different outcomes. Sunday to Saturday tasks include health, wealth, news, new shoes, sorrow, and a promise of seeing one's sweetheart tomorrow.
Colonel Hugh Bancroft succeeds Colonel Locke in the Second Brigade staff after resignation. City Solicitor Robert M. Stark takes a long vacation for health, heading to New Hampshire. Charles E. Stearns appointed temporary solicitor. John H. Leary shifts from Engine Company 7 to senior engineer as roll call notes his service in South Boston and Dorchester.
President Roosevelt leaves Fort Yellowstone for Norris to spend most of his park visit. He plans to see the Norris geysers and, if time allows, the Yellowstone Falls. He cannot cancel his itinerary to avoid riding the Union Pacific during a strike, despite union pressure.
A Central Labor Union committee in Washington plans to file charges against officials in the mail equipment division alleging favoritism and incompetence. Reports also mention a Brooklyn promotion ring similar to a New York City probe, with the Postmaster General urging newspapers to aid the investigation.
London reports from the Alfred Moseley commission show most members agree British workers are superior to American workers while American employers run better. If English firms used American methods and discipline wages could match the United States despite natural resources. The study notes Americans are less inclined to drink or gamble and that American workers are better educated housed fed clothed sober and energetic.
The Daughters of Vermont held their last meeting of the season at the Ven dome. The session featured violin solos by Mrs. Nelson M. Gay with piano by Mrs. Adelaide Culver Wiggin, readings by Miss Chick and other vocal selections. The club voted to provide a traveling library in response to a Massachusetts federation appeal, with donations sent to 87 St. Botolph Street for forwarding to the library chairman.
Gloucester April 17 Next Tuesday afternoon the big blast in the town lodge at Manchester by the Sea will touch off. Street Commissioner George Kimball has prepared for months and thousands of tons of rock are expected to be dislodged for road building. Mayors Peterson and others of Salem are invited to witness.
The engagement of President Arthur W. Dolan of the Common Council to Miss Christina Barr of Charlestown is announced. Miss Barr belongs to a prominent Charlestown family and a June wedding is anticipated.
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court reversed Justice Leventritt’s order that forced the Tammany general committee to admit Peter J. Garvey as a member of the Tammany executive committee from the ninth assembly district. Garvey represented the Devery faction.
A requested suit to ask for on future clothing trips. The Norfolk style promises greater quality, style, and service than any other option at the $5.00 price point.
Thomas Sims visits Mrs. McCarthy to ask for Mary's hand and bring flowers. Mary appears shy, Jane rushes to dress, and Mrs. McCarthy expresses cheerful approval while Thomas admits his heart still lingers on Jane. The scene ends with him acknowledging Mary’s suitability but confessing Jane’s hold on him.
Charles A. Rogers died at his Brookline home after a long life in Boston business circles. He, born in Boston nearly 67 years ago, took over Robert Briggs’s crockery and glassware import business in 1858 and was an early president of the Baptist Social Union. He was descended from John Rogers, the Smithfield martyr.
Gloucester April 17 A despatch from Washington states Gerard M Kincade of Gloucester recently elected captain of Company G Eighth Regiment MV M has been nominated by Secretary of the Navy Moody for a commission in the United States marine service.
A salesman extols mattresses made from live horse hair imported from South America. He claims pampas hair is unduly resilient and long lasting, sourced from manes and tails. The ad touts premium yet affordable sleep, urging buyers that this option offers refreshment and value.
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