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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
7
The Boston Post urges the City Council and Mayor Collins to extend the expense reductions beyond 813 001 to further prune department waste. It argues the city still spends more per capita than any other, despite trimming heads and aides, and calls for abolition of useless departments while warning against budget increases.
Edward Carney of Salem announces that Mayor John F. Hurley will soon represent his district in Congress. The piece praises Hurley as independent, fearless, diligent, and accessible to both rich and poor, predicting a potentially strong political career if nominated and elected.
The article supports Governor Crane’s plan to separate savings banks from national banks and trust companies. Backed by financiers, bankers, and broad public sentiment, the measure passes from the banks committee with a favorable report. It argues only a few officers would be affected while protecting most depositors.
The Steel Trust head Charles M. Schwab returns from Europe claiming aim to dominate world trade, especially China and the Orient, while home prices for steel rails stay high. Congressman Babock cites a $14 per ton U.S. profit, notes rails sold in England at $11 more than needed, funded by tariffs. The piece questions costs imposed on American consumers to fund overseas ambitions.
The Observant Citizen describes a severe blizzard ripping through the city with wind and sleet. Footnotes note slippery sidewalks, shelter conditions at the State House, and mishaps with umbrellas, plus a dry wearing young lady, and crowded elevated trains.
The article stresses that Boston must enact subway law via a public referendum, that the city must own and control all subways, and that ownership cannot be leased to corporations. It urges the Legislature’s Metropolitan Affairs Committee to draft a bill honoring these facts, aligning with Governor Crane’s veto message as a model.
Boston faces a sharp critique of its municipal printing plant. Mayor Collins's experts Harvey S. Chase and T. P. Nichols report a loss of about 40000 to the city, overcharges to departments, political patronage, and questionable material purchases since December. The finding raises urgent questions about future action.
A brief roundup: Tufts millionaire businessman and croquet aficionado. L W Standish of Stoughton stage debut and success. Waltham Training School for Nurses gaining prominence with women doctors among grads. Moody Kimball cat bill discussed in Essex County. a Groton horse drew Roosevelt’s secret service team to Groton School. a driving incident during the President’s visit recalled.
A playful, mythic portrait of Samson tracing his strength from infancy to adulthood. It recalls feats such as holding a cat by the tail, biting a stove lid, courting a Philistine daughter, slaying a lion with ease, and breaking free from bonds when captured by the Philistines, presented in a light, anecdotal tone.
The tale recounts Samson wielding a donkey jawbone to slay 1000 Philistines, burning his wife’s relatives, stealing a city gate, and his downfall after Delilah cuts his hair. In prison he endures, regrows hair, and destroys the temple pillars, killing many Philistines and ending his life, as Newton Newkirk notes with football-tinged humor.
In a Boston firm, Ruth Marvin, a stenographer, confesses love to Irving Maria after a year of service with Grant endorsing a pay raise for Ruth. The romance unfolds amid office life and ethical tension, as their bond challenges professional boundaries and hints at hidden letters needing rewrites.
Cambridge reader Henry E Smith asks how Lent dates are fixed and seeks explanation of Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. The letter notes Lent has 40 secular days but 47 counting Sundays, and explains Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon on or after the vernal equinox with March 22 as reference.
AAMBELS Feb 17 reports King Leopold is very ill with throat trouble.
Community council schedules a public hearing on city matters reflecting residents’ concerns. Officials expect discussion on zoning, public services, and potential budget implications affecting local stakeholders. Residents urged to attend and speak.
Instructions for making mayonnaise from Post's Illustrated Menu. Emphasizes using cold ingredients and proper labeling for oils. Provides a step by step method with egg yolks vinegar and lemon juice, add oil drop by drop, and notes on thinning curdling, chilling, and optional whipped cream. Credits Alice B Whitaker.
The Rev Father Jeremiah E Millerick will take charge of St Josephs Church Boston on March 16 with his farewell sermon March 9 at Wakefield. In 14 years at Wakefield his parish grew threefold and $60000 was spent on church and residence improvements and land. Born in Ireland in 1846, he came to the U S at age four and studied at Holy Cross Rome, ordained May 25 1872. He later served at St Josephs Circuit Street Cathedral St Stephens East Weymouth and Immaculate Conception East Weymouth before his Wakefield pastorate.
Boston readers note a flag display error as German flags appear upside down signaling distress. Experts warn the correct code places black on top with red beneath and white in the middle. The mistake spreads across magazines shops and windows and could distress Prince Henry during his Boston visit.
A reader urges Boston city action to extend Direct Avenue from South Station to North Station and extend Broad Street to the junction of Blackstone Fulton and Clinton Streets. They advocate widening key streets including Pleasant Street from Broadway extension and Washington Street, proposing a name change to Broadway, to improve traffic toward South Boston and welcome views in The Post.
In a letter dated January 3 from Boston Eugen Sandow refutes rumors that he eats six meals daily. He says he is a high eater who leaves the table wanting more, argues six small meals are better than one large one, cautions against overeating, and advocates temperance in all things while still enjoying common pleasures.
A letter argues street sweeping machines spread disease dust and should be replaced by men with brooms. Mayor Collins and Dr Durgin on the Board of Health favor urgent consideration and a halt to current practice, but street superintendent Donovan is too busy to act.
Dr George W Galvin of Emergency Hospital Boston calls for public support in preventing smallpox spread. He warns against machines that save time at human cost and expects cooperation from the Mayor in all health affairs. February 10.
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