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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
6
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The column explains Mrs Partington the pen name of the late B P Shillaber and recalls her humorous wisdom. It notes the enduring popularity of Mrs Partington’s quips from a bygone era and comments on washing powder making cleanliness easy.
The Springfield Republican argues the Luce caucus bill harms independents by forcing party affiliation at caucuses and a one year allegiance, disfranchising those who seek nonpartisan participation. The Post notes the bill’s weakness and contends the state oversteps by protecting party organization over independent voters.
An analysis of British failures in Somaliland under the Mad Mullah, where 30,000 to 40,000 holy-warriors resist colonization. The piece argues that religious zeal fuels battle, compares this to the Philippines, and warns the United States could face similar fate if attempting to subjugate the same faith communities.
The piece notes two recent typhoid outbreaks in U S university towns Ithaca and Palo Alto near Cornell and Stanford. It highlights how the Stanford outbreak has left over 100 students stricken and asks if science misses underlying conditions despite expert observation. The commentary raises alarm over public health in academic communities.
Typhoid fever is a crime and a preventable disease tied to contaminated water. Boiling water is the absolute preventive, and university communities like Cornell and Stanford are urged to ensure clean supplies. The piece criticizes professors for neglecting to apply lab tests to the water they drink and notes Carnegie’s pledge to cover affected students’ medical costs.
The piece argues that assaults on women in Winchester echo Boston area slugger crimes and urges immediate police mobilization to catch the offender. It rejects insanity as an explanation and insists on rapid punishment to prevent a murder, calling on metropolitan authorities to protect citizens at night.
Interstate commerce commissioners press the coal industry case urging Baer’s railroad and mining contracts be disclosed to determine if the anthracite coal trade violates law. Critics call the Baer combine a brigand-like cartel, while officials seek the truth through compelled documents.
The new Tenement House Commission appointed by Mayor Collins held its first meeting and mostly organized before chairman C S Hamlin sailed for a five week Europe trip. Members include E D Mead S M Child Nathan Waxman J T Carroll and Charles Logue with A W Longfellow Jr resigning. Hamlin plans to begin anew and drop pet theories, delaying investigations until June 1. Assistant City Lector M Child calls for urgent building law revisions and says the Board of Health must constrain unsanitary housing, while overcrowding and poor light and air are flagged as key evils to remedy.
A bride adores Waldorf Astoria details and a grand honeymoon suite while noting the theatre, a large mirror, and a cream tile bathroom as she writes to her mother. The second item questions J Pierpont Morgan's work ethic by age 56, doubting late-career wealth and urging youth to learn from his frittered past. A light pun exchange ends with a joke about thinking capacity.
A first person canine narration captures a week in Boston with Papa Mama Grandma and Lionel. The dog Mike recounts being treated as a pet by a family, including meals, clothing, mischief such as chewing shoes and fringing curtains, and a license purchase. The tale ends with returning home and fleas.
A translated poem from M. Portoukalian, voiced by an Armenian exile in Dorchester Massachusetts. It speaks of suffering for liberty, separation from loved ones, and unwavering faith that Freedom will come. Authored by Alice Stone Blackwell with Dorchester, Mass, as the recital location.
William Donahue the Milford & Uxbridge street railway motorman who was injured in last Saturday night’s collision died today from his wounds. A widow and three children survive.
On April 24 1754 a rope broke while raising an 18 ton iron safe to a fifth story window in Paris. The safe fell striking Frenchman Etienne Vereux, causing anesthesia to activate and prove permanent.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert carrying King Edward arrived at Naples to enthusiastic greeting. He plans to call on the Pope next Wednesday during his visit.
Roberts may be appointed special commissioner to represent Great Britain at the St Louis exposition, per the St James Gazette. The move aligns with government plans to project national presence at the event.
Mrs. John Nicholas Brown of Providence and her ten million dollar infant are at the Waldorf for alleged medical treatment. The move follows their outing from the hotel.
In Waltham on April 2 Mr and Mrs Simeon Turner aged 93 and 72 live with their son Charles S Turner at 107 Chestnut Street. He was born in Bath Maine November 27 1818 and she in Vassalboro Maine May 4 1821 maiden name Mary Emerson Wood. They recount Pend Indian stories and Boston days in the 1840s. He was a lifelong painter and taught Henry G Turner now at Bath Iron Works. He also served as a Boston fireman with City Hose Company under Foremen J Pierce John Baker and Richard S Martin under Chief Engineer Barnicoat. Both remain sharp and curious about current events.
A Boston Observant Citizen describes a Tremont Street scene at Winthrop School with pupils working in the yard under teachers and the crowd watching. The column also notes fires, park patrols, Mr Hamlin’s European trip, Carnegie’s library ties, Cabell Donald’s stage role, and social events including Latin School day and Club Espanol plans.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit photos and a 200 word sketch of the oldest married couple in New England. Include birth and marriage dates, address, number of children, and life details. The winning couple will receive a Morris chair and a rocking chair delivered express prepaid.
Boston politicians clash over a bill to appoint three Suffolk County commissioners to share county expenses. Mr Linehan charges a 1891 jail contract involved $20 000 in fat and velvet kickbacks. The House rejects the measure by 37 to 74 on third reading, roll call 34 to 104.
At McMahon Hall in Washington the annual meeting of American archbishops, led by Cardinal Gibbons, gathered many high church dignitaries. Bishops and clergy attended alongside lay ecclestical students for the corner stone laying of the apostolic mission house, blessed by Cardinal Gibbons with Archbishop Keane delivering the sermon.
Marconi operators aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II report a long distance wireless record, contacting the Minneapolis 210 miles apart at sea. The ships stayed in contact for six hours and exchanged two commercial messages.
A year after a casual lunch in a Chicago railroad restaurant four travelers reunite in Calcutta where Roberts announces engagement to Miss Villiers, surprising Kirtland who had admired Miss Wentworth. Months later a double wedding ties the group and sends them off together from the station.
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