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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
6
Rates listed for daily, weekly, and monthly subscriptions. The notice explains address changes and payment methods, with instructions to mail checks or money orders payable to the newspaper. It notes second class matter status and warns against sending cash.
The article warns that the Boston coal market is collapsing from extortionate pricing. It notes dealers cutting quotes from 12 to 20 dollars per ton to around 10, predicting further declines as supply arrives and the coal trust loses control. Residents are urged to buy only as needed while prices fall.
Official naval records reveal Rear Admiral Sampson suffered aphasia for over five years before his death. He was incapacitated in 1897 and again in January 1898 while commanding a town. The revelation aims to reframe criticisms of his conduct and timing around Santiago battle events.
Vermont voters decide whether to repeal the constitutional ban on the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor. The result could influence reform movements in Maine New Hampshire and states with prohibition laws. The piece notes few states still prohibit and critiques enforcement and licensing efforts.
Discussion notes that the prohibition section was to be abolished and that in the recent September election every governor candidate supported license. It suggests a likely large repeal majority in today’s election, though outcomes remain uncertain.
The Senate judiciary committee rejects Roosevelt’s nominee for Delaware district attorney amid a Republican split led by Hanna. Delaware’s Legislature deadlocks, urged to elect two Senators this session to end Addicks influence. Democrats offer to vote for a Republican for the long term if anti-Addicks Republicans back a Democrat short term.
A state hearing at 10:45 a.m. in the State House, before the committee on metropolitan affairs, reviews a petition for an act to protect public pleasure grounds from disfigurement by advertisements. The bill empowers park authorities to set rules on signs and posters near parks and boulevards.
Reports from Boston note Mrs J E D Sharp of Liberia spoke on Life in the African Jungle at Temple Adath Israel. The item also covers forthcoming talks by University of Chicago professor Richard Green Moulton, Malden church appointments, hospital updates on local injured, cemetery trustees reelected, and a reception for Miss Saldee Vere Milne hosted by Mrs James Tucker and other patrons.
The 10th in a series of Catholic doctrine conferences under the Catholic Union of Boston will be held at Catholic Union Hall Washington Street and Worcester Square on Wednesday February 4 at 8 o clock. Rev. Arthur T. Connolly speaks on The Immortality of the Soul and the Resurrection. Admission free. Non Catholics may reserve seats until 8 p.m.
The Cascadilla Preparatory School trustees in Ithaca New York Feb 2 established three scholarships each worth 200 dollars. One scholarship honors the late Roger Wolcott of Massachusetts.
An old style tale follows Sir Francis the dark knight and his wooing of Lucinda. After a roaring chase to Warwick Castle the Squire offers blessing as the lovers unite. The scene blends chivalric bravado with comic linguistic flair.
A Chicago lecture by Do W Leadbeater is cited arguing dreams stem from recollections of physical and astral impressions and subconscious confusion. The piece includes a tabulated, bizarre list of visions after various midnight meals and ends with a sarcastic chorus of aphorisms and a poetical February lullaby.
The piece notes that the divorce was invented in England on Feb. 3 1937 and claims rising popularity. It asserts North Dakota leads divorces, with samples available from lawyers and alimony fears limiting demand. It presents divorce as widespread and increasing.
Washington February 2 Mile Desplanques will wed Mr Pavlov the Russian minister to Corea in Washington. Bride’s gown is from Paris with a gold thread. jewellery includes a ruby collar and solitaire pearls. Count Cassini and Mrs McLean named as parents of honor.
A column of casual observations covers price shifts in coal and fish, civic manners in Boston, odd elevator delays on Milk Street, hens in suburbs, and a court tale of a clever fine. It notes Ellis as Metropolitan Opera manager candidate, church fashions, and a Cambridge Street concert by Miss Mabel Frances Condon and Miss Mary E. Condon.
Walker narrates a tale of Tucson in its rough early days. Maynard devised a haunted hut ruse to frighten a gang, lure them away, and spark progress. The ghost was imagined to simulate fever, a plan he says uplifted the town and allowed settlement to advance.
Secretary Henry White of the U.S. embassy hosted General Nelson Miles at the Carleton Hotel in London to introduce him to Earl Roberts and other senior British commanders including Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny and Sir John French.
Captain Samuel Snow a well known New England shipmaster died in Bucksport today at age 59. He was a prominent figure along the coast with a long career at sea and reverent regard from mariners. His passing leaves a notable gap in regional maritime leadership.
The Boston Post seeks the oldest married couple in New England and invites readers to submit photos and a 200 word sketch with dates of birth and marriage, address, children count, and life details. A Morris Chair and Rocking Chair will be awarded to the winners with express delivery.
Boston honors a new circle of sixteen matrons who act as arbiters of Back Bay society, following New York precedent. The list includes Mrs. Bryce Allan, Mrs. William Appleton Jr., Mrs. Winthrop Sargent, and others. They meet weekly and guide debutante access, estate prestige, and social leverage from Beacon and Commonwealth avenues.
The Wells Memorial Institute trustees last night visited the campus to discuss plans for an endowment fund. Present were Robert Treat Paine Jr, A Lawrence Lowell, Thomas B Sears, and Josiah H Quincy, who toured classes in electricity and mechanical drawing and observed a women’s millinery class with 55 members.
Eugene B Willard of Revere Massachusetts urges readers to end the death penalty in Massachusetts citing the January 31 editorial Capital Punishment. He argues for abolition, calling the law semibarbarous and beyond reform.
The John Boyle O Rielly Branch of the United Irish League met at St Francis de Sales Hall Charlestown and adopted resolutions condemning Colonel Arthur Lynch's sentence. They planned a March 4 observance for Robert Emmet's death centennial and referred the Hill o Tara sale to the municipal council with a recommendation that Irish people consider a response.
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