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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1902

Page

6

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The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday rates with eight months and year options. It instructs subscribers to report address changes, notes second class matter status, and cautions payments by mail to editorial offices in Boston. It emphasizes advance payment and discontinuation on expiration and provides contact details for subscriptions and the editor E A Grosier.

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Congress Faces Long Recess Before March 4 Session

The passage notes decisions postponed to a March 4 session, 50 working days after Congress resumes. It warns most matters will not reach decisions this session and relief hinges on public pressure during the holiday recess to inform lawmakers.

Gardner on Sanitary Science Debate Over Food Adulteration Bill

Congressman Gardner argues against strict food and drug labeling while admitting mortgage-driven voting constraints. He mocks health regulations and warns of alleged government scrutiny, citing boracic acid in codfish. The piece also notes Christmas wreaths, local court cases, coal shortages, and church music plans during the holiday season.

Congressman Gardner Gardner Washington Senate

The Mayors Stand to Win in Log Rolled Loan Bill Fight

The Common Council passes a log rolled loan bill by three votes, defying mayoral recommendations and court judgments. The clash pits the legislative “robbers” against the executive, with the mayor holding veto power over items. Time pressure may force a pocket veto as new city government looms.

Common Council Collins

The Holiday of Congress Adjournes for Recess

Congress adjourns today for a fort night and reassembles January 5. Three weeks of this session yielded no results beyond the pension appropriation. The pension bill requires no deliberation. pension bureau estimates funds and Congress votes. The rest of government questions await.

Congress Pension Bureau

Call to Dr Lorimer Restart Pastoral Ties at Tremont Temple

The Tremont Temple Church officers and members vote to urge Dr Lorimer to resume his pastorate with the congregation. The decision followed open discussion and careful deliberation. The Post believes bringing him back would repair a Boston loss and benefit the community.

Tremont Temple Church Dr. Lorimer Tremont Temple Society Lorimer Boston

Death of Hosea M Knowlton Ex Att General of Massachusetts

The death of Hosea M Knowlton ends a long public career. He entered the Massachusetts House in 1876 and served in the Senate for two years. From 1879 to 1893 he was district attorney for the southern district, then Attorney General until retirement to private practice this year. He advocated abolition of capital punishment and supported trial by jury.

Hosea M. Knowlton The Commonwealth Knowlton House of Representatives Senate Massachusetts Robert Treat Paine Rufus Choate Dwight Foster Charles Allen Edgar J. Sherman Arthur W. Coolidge Portland Tufts College Coolidge Tufts College Publishing Association Tower Cross Society Ivy Leaf Society Capen Debating Club Tufts Weekly Martin Morse Boston & Maine Winchester Nova Scotia William Hurlburt William Richardson A. A Blair Hudson, N. Y First Universalist Beverly Blair Ernest H. Johnson School Board of Chelsea Johnson Winston Churchill St. Louis New Hampshire Henry D. Humphrey Dedham Emery Grover District Court of Norfolk Albert F. Daniells Charles Mason Back Bay Europe Trafalgar J. B. Donough Thomas Caddigan Coachman’s Association Spofford’s Hill Robert Shaw, Jr Farmingdale Little’s Grove Shaw Mathilda Smedley American National Institute, Paris Etta Ex

Weather brightens Boston shoppers as Salvation Army lassies gather alms

The Observant Citizen notes two days of ideal shopping weather in Boston. Snow has melted and streets are dry, drawing crowds to Christmas shops. Salvation Army volunteers on street corners solicit alms in the pleasant weather, a change from prior years’ quieter appeals. A market stroll leads to a chat with a dealer amid the busy scene.

Somerville Glines Robinson Boston Boylston Salvation Army Bell William G. Bell CO

Tracked to His Doom ends in festive note from editor

The final chapter of Bjorn Brimson's Stealthy Steve serial closes with the Six-Eyed Sleuth still famed for his prowess. Family life with Genevieve and seven children anchors his career, while former villains face justice. The editor laments the end, cites reader protests, and notes Brimson’s hospital stay and alibi plans.

Steve Phineas Bond John Jimson Duke Jiggers Leadpipe Luke Duke de Dummychamp Bjorn Brimson Bjorn Brimson Mr. Bjimson OUR Morning Mail South Boston James F. Curran City R. N. Butterfield the Post Stealthy Marblehead Mass Kate Fef Carnaro Kate

Mayor on vacation after strenuous re election campaign

Cambridge mayor McNamee takes a week off to rest from a demanding re election campaign. The piece notes his heavy workload, constant travel, and many speeches, justifying a short break before resuming duties at City Hall. It also mentions local youths earning honors and various community notices from Winchester to Beverly.

McNamee Cambridge Cambridge City Hall Trevor Arnold Cushman Winchester Phillips Andover Academy Cushman Phillipian Robert Fernald

War News From Castro Foretells Long Day of Strife

The correspondent reports rapid dispatches and a tense horizon as President Castro, facing an Anglo-German blockade, seeks to force action. He resumes plans to renew effort after dawn, while ultimatums flood in by carload and postal services strain under pressure.

Castro Republic Jeremiah Pennwhizz

Miss Smedley Siblings Count and Countess Von Daur in Paris

Miss Smedley, sister of the Count and Countess Von Daur, continues her educational work centered in Paris, which has been her base for several years as she aids wards and hotels in Westminster.

Westminster Miss Smedley

Mrs Atherton Accused of Treason by Officials

Washington reports officials from the State Department say novelist Gertrude Atherton did not aid in defeating the Danish treaty but note her remarks place her within the criminal framework defining treason. They quote the Revised Statutes section on treason and discuss the potential legal peril amid public boasting about political action.

Washington State Department Gertrude Atherton United States The

Philadelphia Forged Paper In Chicago

Louis Stern a note broker was arrested in Chicago while attempting to dispose of forged commercial paper totaling 7500. Police seek a former Philadelphia businessman linked to the case. Prosecutors say at least 20009 in fraudulent paper circulated and a Chicago bank accepted 1800 bearing a Philadelphia firm name now defunct.

Chicago Louis Stern Philadelphia

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