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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
6
The Daily Post lists subscription options with prices for one year, six months, and three months, plus a Sunday Post rate. It requests subscribers provide current and new addresses for changes and notes second class matter status. Payments are in advance and payable to the Post Publishing Company. notices include contact details for editorial and business offices.
The statement notes that no other newspaper in Boston or New York publishes circulation details as detailed as the figures shown: 180,790 180,270 182,020 181,930 182,000 182,030.
The Boston Post advocates restoring 15,000 voters dropped from the registration lists, arguing they may belong on the rolls and criticizing claims of broad fraud. It condemns unethical political tactics across parties and calls for honest elections and equal voting rights for all eligible citizens.
Charles M Schwab resigns as United States Steel Corp president in a highly publicized collapse after years of intense fame. Once a technician turned industrial prodigy, his downfall follows personal extravagances and erratic conduct, though the steel trust itself remains run by committees. A Newport fad notes tan becomes unfashionable, prompting relief and humorous regret. A four chapter romance begins with Professor Fiddlestix marooned on an island.
In a comic clash, Hungry Henry the cannibal chief introduces himself to Professor Fiddlestix who is unacquainted with cannibal chiefs. The chief invites the professor to his inland house, grabbing him by the hair as they continue their exchange, prompting humorous footnote commentary.
Hungry Henry asks the professor about cooking options and then ties him to a tree before bed. A tall brunette lingers by the tethered academic and asks for a drink, the professor requesting water after noting there is nothing on the tree.
Bizzy Lizzie calls herself the daughter of Hungry Henry the cannibal chief and agrees to marry the professor. She gnaws the rope binding her lover to a palm tree to wed at once. A footnote notes her blue ribbon and tiger claw necklace. Next morning Hungry Henry confronts the scientist with a knife in a tense scene.
The Observant Citizen Boston notes two nearly new theatres for the next season the Globe at Beach and Washington and the Park with extensive interior alterations promising modern beauty and potential popularity if quality work is delivered. It mentions anticipated absences in The Prince of Pilsen cast and developments around Globe manager plans.
The world accepts Giuseppe Sarto as Pius X with confidence in a wise pontificate. As Venice's patriarch he guided a major diocese and has been in touch with public and ecclesiastical affairs. He is seen as a natural ruler from the people and aligned with Leo XIII’s liberal, progressive lines.
Dr George B Pierce Republican city committee president denounces Democrat padding claims as wholesale perjury and falsification. He says police enumeration reveals population shifts among boarders and tenement families and the impact of assessor counts, with hurried methods contributing to errors.
The school committee debates a $2000 budget to continue Boston vacation schools for 5000 children, praising their moral and educational impact. The subcommittee resists, but the full committee is urged to take action at tomorrow’s special meeting to provide funds and avoid quorum failure.
President Roosevelt insists on pursuing the glove contract graft case in court despite links to a New York congressman. The disclosed sums are small, likely under ten to fifteen thousand dollars, yet the administration presses for a full prosecution after later inquiries found a legal violation. Roosevelt touts seriousness and renewed vigor in the anti graft drive ahead of potential reelection.
A reader in The Daily Reader argues against women drinking smoking and swearing asserting a drunk or smoking mother harms children and sets a bad example for men and lodges, warning about the impact on family life and good works.
Ken D. Jordan owns a grand summer estate at West Manchester enlarged this year with a wide piazza and English style grounds. The estate features famed show horses in private stables, a yacht visits Manchester, and outdoor sports plus indoor amusements including a music room and billiard room.
A fragment from a Worcester page describes a company prepared to meet needs for cooling or heating as people move about. It notes Mr. Schwab’s resignation from the steel trust and ponders the precise hour of departure given his vast salary per day. The item also references local visits, musical circles, and playful notes about attire and manners in town life.
A motorman notes the end-seat hog as one of several animals on electric cars. He describes a second misfit, the hopeless idiot, who balances a hat on a windy front seat until it blows off, delaying Conductor trips. The piece labels both as troublesome riders in July Brookline traffic.
A notice criticizes hogging seats on transit with smokers using pipes. Sparks bother passengers and stain clothing. It urges buying pipe covers or moving to rear platform, urging courteous behavior on July 31.
A resident stood at a window in Cambridge when a Lowell explosion occurred, describing the trembling house and rattling glass as the event unfolded. The account captures a vivid, personal reaction from a neighbor observing the blast.
A Lowell reader voices a two sided debate on seating in cars. The writer urges cross hinged seats like theatre chairs to allow easy passage and ends by warning owners of the franchise they will be called hogs if they refuse.
Boston reader argues against the Observer on street car seating. The writer, signing as Boston Girl, praises Boston street car service as the best, claiming global travel shows no superior accommodations. Letter dated July 31.
A Milton letter from July 231 argues that high steps hinder access for many elderly and disabled riders. The writer urges officials to reduce the height of car steps, noting the difficulty of boarding and alighting and suggesting public advocacy may help.
Country Cousin complains about a dream of a custom ten seat car arranged end to end to suit his wants. The dialogue mocks excessive car features and transfer rights as part of a humorous request.
A short letter warns that suppressing the Boston hog would drive away all decent people, urging to leave the hogs alone. The writer signs as One That Is Left.
A letter in a playful voice argues preferring the right end seat on a bench to avoid crowding and cross legs. The author jokes about spotting attractive girls from that seat and mentions President Clark's tax plan on bachelors as a path to marrying the prettiest girl seen.
On a Boston express Phil Averill, searching for Priscilla from Plymouth, recalls their past amid clamor and a show. Priscilla, now a chorus performer, signals a hopeful reunion at 65 Hill Street with a plan to marry and find her at home in Plymouth.
Edwin H Pope as executor of Margaret O Hare Magoun of Medford had a probate petition filed by Hallowell Hammond yesterday in East Cambridge. Thatcher Magoun’s natural heirs announce intent to contest the will and have until Sept 1 to enter objections as the writ is returnable on that date.
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