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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post reviews a thorough examination of the municipal printing plant under Mayor Collins. It details loose business methods, predelivery payments, lack of cash discounts, inflated costs, and labor overstaffing. The piece questions continued use of the system and calls for reform across departments.
The Boston street department efficiently mobilized to clear down town first and expand outward, keeping traffic disruption minimal. The storm was persistent yet manageable, with city communications by rail, telegraph, and telephone largely intact, and the piece praises local resilience and forecasts no repeat performance wanted.
The House debate on Governor Crane’s savings bank and national bank separation advances reform. Historical calls for joint examinations surfaced after a Fall River fraud showing over $320,000 concealed by a bank official. The article traces a decade of imperfect separation and ongoing fraud risk.
Legislative committees consider a plan to abolish the Boston school committee and elect a people chosen superintendent who would appoint nine assistants to form a new city school committee with current powers. Critics doubt the change, arguing it conflicts with local tradition and weakens public accountability. residents oppose removing direct public control.
The Democrats in the House advance a bill repealing war taxes with a unanimous vote, defending business relief against a Republican gag rule. They aim to remove tariff protection for trusts and oppose Hanna's ship subsidy, with support from Republicans like Babcock.
The Observant Citizen lauds snow cleanup on Washington and Tremont, notes improved downtown streets after a blizzard, and warns against overloaded horses. It recalls a minor wind storm incident at School and Tremont and critiques sidewalk safety as janitors clear roofs. It highlights library additions featuring Lodge and McCall. It praises public workers and political writers for diligence.
Boston’s Elevated system faced a severe blizzard as President Bancroft directed rapid ploughing and removal of drifting snow. Despite slight delays on some lines, no major track blockades occurred, and service remained swift for suburban riders. A crowd cheered as a driver narrowly avoided a pedestrian, while the Massachusetts Bicycle Club celebrated its 10th annual ball in Paul Revere Hall despite the storm, turning a profit and praising the event as the best yet.
A tangled humorous piece blends jokes about earthquakes with light sketches of social scenes. It wields whimsical asides about Russia tremors mischief, modern life, and playful anecdotes featuring Teddy Jr., Miss Skreemer, Prince Henry, and Monte Carlo.
James Egan of 81 Magazine Street fell on the sidewalk in front of the Hotel Woodcock, crying he needed his wooden leg removed. A crowd aided him, and at City Hospital Dr Feusenl found no leg injury beyond a bump on his head, despite Egan’s protests.
Washington February 17 a leading newspaper photographer Miss Johnston defied President Roosevelt’s ban on photographing his family at the White House. She arranged a studio near her home and became official photographer for this administration. Her career included capturing Dewey after Manila and work for Harper’s Weekly Scribner’s Cosmopolitan and Ladies' Home Journal. Mrs Cleveland and cabinet ladies once sat for her.
The Revere Republican caucus held yesterday for next Tuesday week’s town officer election drew about 600 voters. Results include selectmen Benjamin F. De Butts at large, George A. Ayer Precinct 1, Walter A. Sauche Precinct 2, Joseph G. Stowers Precinct 3, William S. Fernald Precinct 4, town clerk Warren Fenno, town treasurer Arthur Tapley, auditor Robert M. Copeland, assessor Samuel A. Segee, tax collector Charles F. Fenno, Board of Health Ralph M. Harris, school commissioners Robert Pire and Josiah B. Shurtleff Jr., and other posts.
Trim the fat from rich lamb chops and cut off an inch of bone. Pan sear in a very hot iron pan six to ten minutes, turning often. Serve with hot seasoned mashed potatoes, garnish with olives or parsley, and pour hot onion sauce around. Onion sauce made from cooked onions strained, milk, flour, butter, salt, and pepper. ALICE B WHITAKER.
A parrot narrator recalls a Boston family fleeing to Florida, the parrot’s shaking fits, and Pauline's prize winning story saves them. Pauline writes to win money, the family returns to Boston, and the parrot ends with relief that life returns to normal without fear.
James H. Gardner of 4 Trumbull street an aged colored man fell dead yesterday while shovelling snow off the roof of a house at 8 West Brookline street. Medical Examiner Draper was notified and the body removed to the City Hospital morgue.
In Philadelphia on election day the Republican administration forces won a sweeping victory. City solicitor John L. Kinsey was reelected as the Republican and Union candidate. Six city magistrates were chosen: Robert J. Moore David Scott James A. Briggs W. J. Hughes Democratic James F. E. Gorman and Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Municipal League Fusionists. Defeated were William R. Knight Jr. and Jarves B. Sheehan of the Union party. The $5,000,000 debt ality increase was approved by a large majority.
Pittsburg Penn Feb 18 The heaviest municipal election turnout on record produced results showing the current Republican administration likely defeated by a Republican-Democratic or citizens' ticket with a substantial majority as so far tallied.
The British column again pressed Dewet's forces near Reitz in the Orange River Colony on February 18. Dewet's troops were scattered and dispersed in the engagement.
Cambridge Aldermen rejected Mayor McNamees choice Bartholomew Kelliher to replace Rodney Peabody on the Board of Health. Debate centered on qualifications and city ties, with Alderman Bell defending Peabody and Coveney criticizing Kelliher. The board also declined to support a broader move to open the Washington school and considered Prince Henry visit arrangements and a $250 expense appropriation. Poco Bennett license request for second hand clothes was denied.
A gas main leak in Malden near 2 Pleasant Street caused a roomful of Roos family and lodgers to be overcome. Doctors treated twelve people including a three month old baby, two clerks at Morgan's pharmacy, and several workers at Joslyn's department store. The odor extended from Malden square to Washington Street as authorities probe breaks in the main. this marks the Roos family’s second near escape in two months.
Boston branch of Mt Holyoke Alumnae Association held a gentlemen's night at the Vendome. A reception and collation followed a receiving line with leaders including Mrs J Frederick Hill and Mrs D B Bourdon. Letters of regret were read from Governor Crane and Miss Sarah Orne Jewett.
The Women Clerks' Benefit Association votes thanks to Miss Alice L. Prescott for presenting the programme on January 28 at Perkins Hall. J. J. Hurley of Engine 26 suffered a severe hand laceration at work during a fire at 2 AM and was taken to City Hospital.
General Frederick Funston was discharged from the hospital today in Kansas City Missouri. He appears to be in perfect health and is reported to be in good condition after a period of illness.
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