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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
4
Advertisement claims people over 50 naturally decline and should rub Omega Oil to stop pain invigorate the system and restore youth. It targets rheumatism gout lumbago back crick and stitch conditions with a 5 cent bottle price.
Secretary Root consults with Republican leaders to craft a plan defining the Philippines revenue status. War Department cites potential $1.9 million duties risk from Manila imports if courts later rule against American collection, affecting Spaniards and American merchants under the peace treaty.
A Republican rally in Sam mell Hall Ward 22 drew about 300 Republicans backing Mayor Hart. Speakers defended Hart’s tax and street programs, attacked Democratic opponents, and urged a large Republican majority in the upcoming city election.
Professor Hugo Muensterberg of the Opheus Musical Society received word from Dr. Von Holle ben German ambassador in Washington that the German cruiser Vineta then in Newport News drydock would skip Boston Harbor and sail directly to southern waters to protect life and property. The society had planned a reception for Vineta officers, making the news a sharp disappointment.
In Pittsburg on December 4, workers who walked out at Duquesne yesterday returned to jobs today, effectively ending the strike at that facility.
In Washington on December 4 Senator Lodge introduced a bill to remove the 10 year limitation on the Chinese exclusion act. Senators Mitchell Fairbanks Stewart Quay and Penrose joined with similar measures to widen exclusion to Japanese and Filipinos while Lodge also pressed a reading test immigration bill and a civil service reform for U S consuls.
Colonel George B. Billings, U S commissioner of immigration, argues for an entirely new immigration law this year. He praises President Roosevelt for a higher mental test, notes that money or education should not determine admission, and cites risks of public charge for visitors with limited means. He expects re enactment of the Chinese exclusion act and cites Boston as a favorable port with steamers increasing immigrant numbers from southern Europe.
Berlin reports 20 600 men employed in metal trades and 40 000 unemployed nationwide. In larger towns 7 to 10 percent of residents are jobless. Nationally 4 percent of artisans are unemployed, according to Municipal Council investigations.
Many overlook catarrh until serious illness follows. A eucalyptus gum based remedy, Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, is praised for curing catarrh affecting head, throat, lungs, and stomach. Dr Ramsdell notes tablets outperform inhalers and washes, with safe, permanent relief claimed.
A new American steamship line named United States Steamship Company will link Boston with the West Indies Mexico Central and South America. Headquartered in Boston the fleet will total 14 vessels with direct routes from Boston to Havana and San Juan Porto Rico linking to other ports. Capital stock is 5 million dollars and the roster includes A N White of Pawtucket and a wide group of directors from major firms.
On the Leyland steamer Winifredian docking at East Boston a 22 year old Hebrew stowaway named Charles Kidd was found among the stakehold. He was not listed on any cabin or steerage lists and said he has a brother James Kidd in New York City and that he was born there. Kidd was handed to harbor police for immigration inquiry awaiting the commissioners’ investigation.
In Philadelphia the Sportsmen's Show featured A A U track championships and final swimming events. E Carroll Schaeffer of the National Swimming Association set another record in the 500 yard race with 7 minutes 12 and 44.5 seconds, breaking Stanley D French's 7 42 record from New York. Daly of Pittsburgh exited after 249 yards while University of Pennsylvania athletes swept the track events. Clarence Downs, Beverly letter carrier, was fined 1400 by Judge Lowell for erasing postage stamp cancellations and reusing them.
Boston owners hail early snow for fleet horses on the famous mile ground. A few drivers were out yesterday as the Road Drivers Association led by Randolph Clarke plans to keep the snow in prime condition for impromptu brushes among fast steppers.
Harvard astronomers at Arequipa Peru using the 24 inch Bruce telescope report the discovery of a new asteroid. The finding highlights an unusually elongated orbital ellipse and rapid northern movement placing it within western telescope visibility. The article notes the challenge of calculating orbits for small bodies and cites Vesta as the only asteroid once visible to the naked eye.
The passage suggests asteroids vary from under 10 miles to about 100 miles in diameter, and that as few as half a billion such bodies, densely packed, could equal Earth's bulk. It discusses the potential scale of asteroid populations and their collective mass relative to our planet.
Frank Hayden of Thomas Park, South Boston, believed he was being robbed on Washington street and caused a scene. Hayden and a man who called himself John Chapman fought after Chapman offered a “lift” near Wells Memorial Hall, leading to both men being taken to Station 5. Chapman was warned and released, while Hayden was jailed for drunkenness as witnesses failed to secure bus fare from Lieutenant Garland.
At Tufts College mass meeting in Goddard Chapel President Capen led the second annual prize presentation. Of seven honors three went to women including Goddard mathematics prize to Reginald Morley and Latin prize to Isabel Holmes. Oratory prize went to Greenwood scholar Guy Marion, and the all around student prize to Holmes. Commencement parts were awarded to Ruth Dame and Isabel Holmes from Medford and Portland resident Richard Coolidge and Herbert Morley from Newton Centre.
By court order the Columbus Wellston and Southern railway was sold for 75000 to Boston capitalists. The project aimed to connect Columbus with coal fields, with 25 miles built since 1898 before financial trouble halted work. The company will be reorganized and the line completed.
A socialistic candidate for Boston mayor reveals how his policy approach would differ from Hart and Collins in running the city. The piece contrasts his vision with the rival platforms and promises bold reforms in urban governance.
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