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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
6
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Mrs Partington was the pen name of the late B P Shillaker a longtime Boston Post writer. The column featured wit and wisdom popular a generation ago and remains a memory of early 20th century humor.
Governor Bates will nominate the Boston Police Commission chairman for five years. The current incumbent Colonel Robert F. Clark faces non‑reappointment after a decade in office. The Post argues the Back Bay‑oriented board lacks citywide representation and urges an honest capable leader with executive skill and broad public ties.
Boston faces a perfected bill to consolidate gas firms. A five member sub committee will draft the measure led by Apsey Moseley Bemis Homans and Larkin. The referendum is the essential condition for any change and must reflect public consent.
The so called policy king of New York Al Adams was sentenced to one year in Sing Sing and fined $1000. A stay of execution and likely appeal loom while the convicted millionaire enjoys freedom and luxury in the city with meals at the Waldorf Astoria, guarded by sheriffs.
The article argues wealth buys leniency in New York justice. It cites a Vanderbilt divorce case where a rich man may remarry after a five year affidavit of good conduct, while questioning if a poor man would receive similar mercy. It warns foundations of society crumble if money sways verdicts.
The account of Walter Smith killing his father in Clinton after years of domestic trouble raises questions about degeneracy and responsibility. The author urges viewing such crimes as the product of illness, arguing for abolishing the death penalty and treating the youth as an insane case rather than a criminal.
A proposition championed by Representative Seiberlich would divert dog license fees in Boston to public schools. The editorial argues the revenue, though modest, should benefit the community rather than padding officials’ salaries, condemning the Board of Police for clinging to the funds. It urges using patrol powers to maintain order, not collect fees for personal gain.
Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Williams traveled from Baltimore to Washington for the installation of Mgr Denis O Connell as rector of the Catholic University. He will lay the corner stone of the apostolic mission house in Washington on Thursday.
Benjamin H. Bradlee, longtime deputy clerk of the United States Circuit Court, was appointed United States commissioner at Boston by Judge Lowell with approval from acting attorney-general William Hoyt. The oath of office for a four year term was administered by Clerk Frank H. Mason.
W F Donovan named receiver by Judge Aldrich of the United States Court and J C Morgan named general manager under the receiver. The firm is building a $12 million paper plant in Portsmouth with about 63 percent completed. Slow progress in three months due to financial troubles among interested parties prompted the receiver request to push completion.
The Tist annual meeting of the board of directors of the Congregational Sun day School and Publishing Society was held in Congregational House yesterday. Secretary George M. Boynton presented the annual report showing 26 superintendents 26 missionaries and 11 temporary helpers employed by the missionary department across 49 states.
At the 71st annual meeting of the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society one third of the board was elected. New officers include Rev. H. P. Dewey of New York as vice president, Rev. H. N. Hoyt of Hyde Park, and W. F. Brunner of Chicago as three year directors, with C. B. Cushing of East Weymouth named for two years.
A Bingville Bugle humor piece recounts Maude in a stenography gag and Eph the postmaster facing potential resignation, plus a minor forest fire at Enos Hillyer’s woodshed, a near-drowning incident at Black's Dam, and odd local tidbits. The item ends with a mock call to announce presidential candidacy as the baseball season opens.
Etna resident Benjamin Friend born November 19 1815 and his wife born April 21 1817 are long time town figures with five children Schuyler Melissa Fannie George and Richard. He helped name Etna and served as Grange chaplain. their aged widowed brother in law is a veteran of the Aroostook War.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit photographs of the oldest married couple in their area along with a 200 word sketch of birth and marriage dates address children and life highlights. The oldest couple will receive a Morris Chair and Rocking Chair shipped express prepaid within New England.
A nonsensical rural anecdote from Nubbin Ridge recounts a Polish man who, after coughing for a week, expelled a 60 pound sack of flour and 100 pounds of bran. The piece closes with a quip about truth prevailing.
The Observant Citizen notes Governor Bates will reside at Wheeler's Point Gloucester mid May, overlooking the Squam River, with neighbors preparing to address him as Your Excellency. The column also shares local vignettes from Lexington and Cambridge, plus brief updates on public figures and a streetcar conductor turned writer.
If you are in the market or expect to be soon you should select now. Our line is complete giving you the pick of patterns and delaying may mean higher prices as material advances. Prices today will not be lower later.
Brief notes dated April 22 mark King Henry VII of England’s death in 1509 and describe his reign as peaceful and fiscally prudent. The piece notes his Tudor dynastic founding, the constant challenges to his rule, and the myth he could rule with one hand, while leaving two million pounds unclaimed at his death.
The State Senate debated electing U S Senators by popular vote. The bill failed 13 to 11 with four pairs. eight senators did not vote. Several senators spoke for and against, including Bemis opposition and McKinley Frost Gove and Harrington in favor. Gove moved a reconsideration for tomorrow.
Senator Rufus Soule accused colleagues of deceiving him over a savings bank bill amendment aimed at aiding small country banks. The amendment was rejected 8 to 17. The session covered veteran civil service issues, park funding, and arbitration proposals, with several bills advanced or defeated.
London April 21 The royal commission for Great Britain at the St Louis exposition will be appointed in a few days awaiting the King's approval The Prince of Wales is expected to be president of the commission.
Henry J Hart aged 55 of Combination Company 3 has retired from active fire service and is placed on the pension roll at $600 per year. He served nearly 30 years in the department.
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