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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post critiques Patriots' Day amid the Philippine War, contrasting Massachusetts heroism at Concord with modern casualties. It notes republican and democratic votes influencing tariff shifts, reflecting on national patriotism, duty, and the widening rift over trust protection and sugar schedule changes.
The Attorney General affirms legislative power to regulate and abate nuisance billboards on private land. He argues sight offenses qualify as nuisances and that parks and boulevards suffer from glaring displays. The bill would empower park commissioners to regulate and curb such ads, denying private damages claims.
The House voted to remove the refined sugar differential duty, a move described as a breach in the tariff system favoring trusts. The Cuban reciprocity bill is criticized as a poor national compromise, while the amendment strippingSugar Trust protection aims to lower sugar prices for the public, marking a revolutionary shift and a revolt within Republican ranks.
The Picayune notes with scorn the police board’s Sunday raid on candy booths soda water and baked beans arguing the action is petty and unnecessary. It questions enforcement priorities citing burglaries robberies and other crimes as more deserving targets and claims morality and order are not harmed by Sunday sales.
The article asserts the South African war has produced 26,934 British casualties with many more returned home. It notes concessions aimed at peace, the possibility of a Boer plebiscite, and argues the conflict represents greed and subjugation worse than the Philippines. It warns peace under such terms tarnishes independence and republican self government.
The Observant Citizen notes the marriage of Miss Antoinette Lord Whiton to Mr Arthur Hobart Lockett set for next Monday April 21 at 3 o'clock in St Pauls Church with a reception to follow at the Farker House.
A collage of Patriots' Day verse recalling Lexington and Minute Men, a humorous cable dispatch recounting an Aguinaldo interview with Jeremiah Pennwhizz, and brisk newspaper gags. The piece blends historical homage with comic vignettes and spoof dialogue.
The Young Ladies Charitable Association of Bestan holds all day services at the Cathedral for its annual gathering. Mass at 8:20 led by Rev. M J Doody will include Holy Communion. After Mass members go to Hotel Langham for breakfast, then an entertainment of vocal and instrumental music. Organist Whelan will be prominent. The group runs the Free Home for Gentiverers in Dorchester and is led by President Miss Elizabeth Power. Members wear purple and gold to honor the archbishop’s upcoming birthday.
Miss Dexter boards with Mrs. Morton in Everett and grows wary of Bobby the boy next door. After he forgets his lunch and she discovers him by the pond, a friendship blooms through boating and singing. Bobby Maitland arrives and reveals himself. he and Miss Dexter marry after his law career advances.
Charles Rollin Abell of Savin Hill condemns U S actions in the Philippines as water cure torture and massacres under benevolent assimilation. He argues commercialism, anti imperialism, and perceived savagery fuel opposition, urging humane treatment and critique of national policy in 1902.
Patrick Tivnan from 725 Dorchester Avenue writes to the Editor denouncing city administration for wasteful park and boulevard beautification while neglecting street care in Boston. He cites Rochester Avenue from Mt. Vernon to Field’s Corner and Adama Street to Field’s Corner as disgracefully maintained, plus nearby sections near Freeport, Harrison Square, and Glover’s Cover. He urges public response from others on this urgent issue.
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