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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post functions as a representative Democratic voice in New England, delivering political commentary and regional news coverage. It reports on local government, national affairs, and editorial stances shaping public opinion across the region.
James Fermoyle a master painter from Arington was beaten to death in Cambridge on Saturday in broad daylight. The murder, suspected robbery, intensifies calls for drastic measures to protect citizens as police seek clues and crack down on burglars and attackers.
The piece argues that a coal mining combine controls supply and has blocked production for 13 weeks. It questions whether private profit should block a universal public necessity and urges state or federal action, noting expectations from President Roosevelt and calling for Wright’s report to be acted upon.
The North End Improvement Association formed by local residents aims to clean up streets and educate residents on proper rubbish disposal. Leader Joan O Hare, a retired successful businessman, and Harvard graduate Myer Bloomfield guide efforts with city authorities.
The New Haven streetcar strike ends with workers gaining reasonable concessions and improved relations. For four days no cars ran, yet public support remained high as strikers avoided violence and property damage, tying up the road without incident.
The public values justice and fair play and will ensure fair treatment for those who act fairly. A New Haven strike was settled by a business interests committee that pressured railway managers to yield and do what was right.
The piece praises American peeresses at Westminster Palace for enhancing the coronation's splendor. It argues American wealth and blood improved Britain's peerage stock and jewels. The author hails the ceremony as brave and wishes King Edward a long, prosperous reign.
Observant Citizen notes a bright August outlook for shore resort amusements after a hot July, with crowds enjoying out of town delis, and a crowd watching two boys bathe in the Frog Pond. Mentions Mayor Glines of Somerville visiting the Floating Hospital and local building booms on Washington Street.
Readers recount a village gathering in Buckfield for a pie making contest during a meet in Oxford county. The crowd awaited ex Secretary Long who missed a Boston train, causing disappointment and a brief adjournment. A 45 minute pie bake judged by prize awarded to Joshua Yeaton.
A traveler recounts his summer escape from Crescent Beach to Nantasket Beach Massachusetts. He rides the Mayflower ferry from Rowe's Wharf notes sky and sea sights, jokes about the boat, observes Fort Independence Deer Island and Spectacle Island, and muses on coal use and ship mechanics.
Senator James McMillan of Michigan died at 4 AM at his summer home Eagle Head in Manchester after a night of lung congestion and heart weakness. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter. A longtime district leader he helped push Washington improvements and chaired the District committee amid social prominence in the capital. The family may have a congressional send off to accompany his remains.
James McMillan born May 12 1838 in Hamilton Ontario moved to Detroit 1855 and built a business career. He led the Michigan Car Company and controlled railroads and ships and served as Michigan Republican chairman 1885 96 and U.S. senator elected 1889 and 1901. He championed North Shore summer residence growth and lives at a Dana's Beach seashore home.
Washington reports the death of Senator James McMillan of Michigan at Manchester-by-the-Sea Massachusetts this morning. He had been staying there with his family since Congress adjourned and planned to have remains returned to Detroit for Elmwood Cemetery vault burial. He served on the Senate committee for the District of Columbia.
A narrator describes a nine foot long coil of a mystery instrument aboard a vessel and its threat if used on a man. The purser calls passengers ashore at Nan tasket while the narrator contemplates Kipling style adventure potential.
The narrator recounts a visit to a dentist that ends in a violent misadventure. He smiles toward bystanders who flee, a woman cries that he is the devil, and a bystander quips about gas. He recalls spitting blood, mopping sweat, and a five minute appointment ending in tooth loss.
In Morbihan France August 10 the prefect asked cavalry to aid closing unauthorized congregationist schools at Ploermel. Lt Col St Remy refused to obey citing religious beliefs. General Andre ordered confinement on Belle Isle and a court-martial for insubordination.
The narrator recounts being swallowed by a whale and living inside its belly as days pass. He crafts a haunting interior using reef, skull shelves, and seaweed bed, hoping for release as the whale moves toward a distant island under a surreal, colorful sky.
Berlin reports criticism of the Kaiser for offering imperial decorations to U S citizens during Prince Henry's visit. An American colonist calls the move a false step undermining his effort to gain favor with the growing commercial power. He notes Frederick the Great sent a sword to Washington.
Arthur W. Atkinson of Lynn praises the Post for condemning the August 1902 assault on James McDonald in Marion. He calls for vigorous prosecution of those who stripped him, tarred and feathered him, and strung him up.
Frederick William Schenk of Cabot Street Roxbury has been named librarian of the new University of Chicago law library. He previously served as assistant librarian at the YMCA Library Boston and for two years as cataloguer at Harvard Law Library Cambridge.
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