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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
4
The Boston Post publishes as a Representative Democratic paper serving New England readers with political coverage, editorials, and regional news briefs for the era.
The piece notes repeated corrections in Massachusetts statutes and licensing laws, highlighting errors corrected by the Legislature across years. It cites fixes to Boston licenses and a semicolon error changing liquor policy, urging careful revisions with many lawyers at the State House.
Secretary Shaw argues the tariff does not shelter monopoly and warns against modifying schedules. The piece asserts the Dingsley tariff shields trusts and urges tearing down the shelter so trusts compete with other producers, with Western Republicans and Des Moines Republicans cited.
The piece argues against using high power automobiles on public roads in Massachusetts. It claims such machines encourage law breaking, notes speed limits of 15 mph on country roads and 19 mph in towns, and urges excluding monster cars from highways and grading power to seating capacity.
The article notes Vermont votes in two weeks with national figures like Congressman Littlefield Secretary Shaw and President Roosevelt bringing focus to federal issues such as tariffs and trusts while the main contest concerns abolishing prohibition and adopting local option. The backdrop shows anxious party managers and an emphasis on national policy amidst a heated local showdown.
The piece notes a policy dispute driving Vermont voters this year. It predicts a clear defection from the regular Republican ranks on September 24. It says neither the Democratic candidate nor independent Mr. Clement will win the popular vote, but McCullough’s tally is expected to fall notably.
Street commissioners push widening from Spring Lane to Milk Street as a clear city improvement. The Old South Church tower blocks space and cannot be moved, so the plan may arcade the projecting tower part, a solution seen as best though possibly desecrating to some.
Letters report bubbly bricks and hollow spots on 243 to 249 Washington Street sidewalk, compare Harvard Bridge gravel paving, note curious signs in Concord, Isles of Shoals tourist history, subway chatter about State Street excavation, and a century-old resident’s views on wealth. Yachting races on Massachusetts Bay head to Plymouth with a bronze cup prize. stories track train dog hero, Eugene Foster’s return, and Troy Turn Verein’s celebration.
The report highlights Carl Eberhard’s festival address in Boston as the triumph of delivery, with President Christian Eberhard commanding the Salamander after a grand banquet. It notes a critic from Roxbury urging electric lamps to improve hall lighting, and mentions Winfield M. Thompson’s forthcoming Lawson history praised by yachting writers. Sergeant James Molloy returns from Bermuda and resumes work in advertising, possessing a Boer secret service uniform from his service.
A narrator recalls a Gloucester man’s misadventure in Boston’s Public Garden and along city streets. The traveler complains of ruin over a nickel fare and a faulty ride to the Bunker Hill Monument, while muttering Dammittuell.
The sister extols Regine as an ideal fiancée noting she can play golf and tennis and ping pong row fish shoot and speak French. The brother doubts her suitability as a wife despite these talents.
The dialogue has Buzzer asking a mathematician to determine, via a Chinese laundry check, whether two shirts and one sock or one shirt and two socks are owed. The exchange centers on a simple arithmetic query framed as a test of aptitude.
Mrs Nannie Goat proposes to make a musician of their son Willie by starting with feeding him on musical concert posters. Mr William Goat asks how the plan will work as Newton Newkirk appears.
The Dennison candidacy triggers a shift in Charlestown with ex Representatives Harrington and Kelcher factions moving to back him. Conry, Kelcher, and local ward alignments shape three delegates per ticket as ward battles loom amid broader senatorial district questions.
Boston election commissioners abandon fears of disfranchisement citing Revised Laws 11 137. Nomination papers for Senator or State committee members in Suffolk districts must contain signatures of at least five registered voters of the candidate’s party for each ward and town where the Boston caucus act applies.
Dolores and Tom navigate love and disguise at a masquerade ball. A note reveals Dolores’s gown plans and a gypsy costume leads Tom to recognize her. A diamond pledge seals their engagement and a final note ties happiness to a written confession.
Chairman William S. McNary of the Democratic State committee won the battle over venue, securing Tremont Temple for the September 17 convention after Hamlin supporters pressed Worcester and Huntington Avenue options. The move blocks Worcester and theater concerns tied to organized labor.
Ex Governor George S Boutwell told the Boston Post he would not accept a congressional nomination under any party or conditions. The reply came from Groton on August 19 in response to rumors he was favored for the seat then held by Congressman Charles Q Tirrell of Natick.
The Ward 6 Democrats met last night at the Bryan Club in a hall soon to be renovated into political quarters. Former Congressman John F. Fitzgerald Senator Fitzgerald and other Ward 6 leaders spoke informally to about 100 attendees.
Representative Joseph E. Buswell of Methuen campaigns vigorously for Essex County commissioner. He was in Boston yesterday meeting prominent Essex County Republicans who promised support.
Congressman Foss of Illinois arrives in town yesterday en route to Vermont for a vacation. He chairs the House naval affairs committee and has spent days with Secretary Moody on a New England cruise. He is brother of Eugene N. Foss, candidate in the new district.
Senator Edward F. Blodgett of Leominster visited Boston yesterday to meet political allies. He expressed confidence in his chances to win the presidency of the Senate succeeding President Soule.
The 16th annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents opened at the Copley Square Hotel. The event runs today and tomorrow with Friday bus trips to Lynn and Salem cemeteries and parks. Committees include Auditing, General Resolutions, and Location. speakers draft remarks on historic Boston cemeteries.
The Boston Single Tax Society holds an open-air meeting at Central Square Fast Boston this Wednesday evening at 7 45. Speakers include R E Hersom of Maine Edward Doherty and Weldon L Crosman.
Nine year old Christian Roberts of 29 Trenton Street East Boston fell 20 feet from a roof gutter while moving between rooms. He landed on the sidewalk unconscious and suffered a fractured skull. A doctor attended him.
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