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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
4
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription rates including one year 1.50 six months 75 cents three months 40 cents. It notes change of address procedures, second class matter status, payment terms in advance, and contact details for the Post Publishing Company with editor E A Grozier.
The May or sent a 16 699 849 appropriation bill to the City Council detailing current municipal expenses for the coming year. Fixed charges like fire police and street services consume about 90 percent. The mayor trims department requests and urges a broader reform cutting costly offices to improve public service.
The president hints at summoning Congress after March 4 if the Panama canal and Cuban reciprocity pacts are not ratified. Critics like Senator Hoar protest executive pressure on Congress. Support favors immediate ratification, while urging no pressure from the White House.
A proposed Northern Avenue bridge to South Boston prompts calls at the State House to ensure the state bears a larger share of costs given land value increases. Citizens of Boston and South Boston should have their interests consulted before making bridge construction compulsory.
The article discusses President Roosevelt praising Massachusetts corporation laws as a model and considers how liberalization now urged in the Legislature could alter the protective principle. It argues changes to fit modern enterprise are desirable.
The text argues against rapid amendment of corporate statutes. It warns that sweeping changes could undermine high standards set by Roosevelt and risk cheapening corporations to attract federal business. It opposes inflating trusts and urges reform only if legitimate and honorable business requires, avoiding revenue-focused or risky amendments.
A Boston discussion reviews how mild weather last week forced a coal price reduction by the local coal club, contradicting claims of a weather-driven price, noting ample supply then and now and attributing the relief to public pressure against the trust.
A frostbitten motorman with 27 years in service calls this winter the toughest yet with little snow but extreme cold and high winds. A physician notes windier days worsen nervous complaints in women, while a Society of Sons of the Revolution talk on old Castine is planned for Feb 26 at Hotel Somerset.
Walter EB Simpson assistant foreman in the armature room of the central power station on the Boston Elevated road was presented with a meerschaum pipe and smoking set by the 60 employees under his charge. Robert Stathan delivered the presentation speech.
Boston Latin School hosts Washington birthday ceremonies in Warren Avenue hall with a life sized oil painting of Charles James Capen, senior master, to be presented. Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale will deliver the presentation address as 91 000 pupils observe the holiday.
General Joshua L. Chamberlain was unanimously chosen as commander of the Maine G A R in Bangor on February 19. The decision follows his prominence in Civil War service and longstanding leadership within the veterans organization.
A playful early 20th century menu lists breakfast items such as Dippy Toast Flopped Bagge and Ream of Wheat with humorous mis-spellings like moked Someone Chalkallate. Luncheon features Has been Soup Broflect and Rail Birds a la Ender' Please Putter Peans Pumping Pie Chee Stress Dinner offers Consummate with Toodles Roast of Ramn Paper Sauce Rubber Ball Duck Call a Flower Apple Stop Overs Walf-furs and Refractory Cheese.
A satirical Bingville column notes store improvements by Mr. Weathersby and social scenes like sleighing parties. It mentions local characters Ben Hoskins Cyrus Hank Dewberry and Sam Hill plus a misprint correction for a missed Bugle issue in 1903. It also includes a playful poem about Nan and Coe and a jab at Chicago governance.
War news from Sofia reports the Balkan front expanding with intense fighting and shifting positions. A satirical foreign dispatch notes Macedonian wives warning of hair pulling if Turkish royal consorts join the conflict, then jokes about a haircut order from the Sultan.
A brief note marks David Garrick born February 20 1716 at Hereford England. It notes his rise as a leading tragic actor and his early stage interest, including his Drury Lane Theatre venture and stage influence.
Medford residents Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. F. Durgin, aged 1818 and 1819 births, total 169 years, celebrate 62 years of marriage. They had nine children, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and lived at 30 Almont Street since 1891. Both families’ roots span Boston and New Hampshire with ties to Beacon Hill homes and Washington Grammar School.
Boston Post calls for photographs and 200 word sketches of the oldest married couples in New England. Submit to Old Couple Editor, Post Boston with birth dates, ages, addresses, children, and life notes. Chairs awarded to the oldest couple, with delivery prepaid. final date to be announced.
East Boston Police Captain Richard F. Irish of Station 7 ends 28 years in the force. A retirement ceremony at Commonwealth Hall followed a roll call at the station. Judge W. H. Emmons presided as toastmaster while Lt. J. E. Sargent presented a cut glass punch bowl amid tears. Several officials and officers spoke, including Major A. R. Hooper and Captain J. H. Dalton.
The 21st annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans opens today in Huntington Hall Lowell with Division Commander Travis headquarters at Richardson House. Banquet at St Charles Hotel features speakers Commander in Chief Martin Lieutenant Governor Guild Jr Assistant Treasurer George A Marden Rev ark Levy Judd and Commander L B Emery. Candidates for commander are Orra L Stone and Samuel A Pickering with Pickering a former officeholder.
In Rome on February 19 the Pope's jubilee will open with a high mass in St. Peter's Basilica celebrated by Cardinal Rampolla. A gold tiara costing 25000 dollars will be presented to the Pope by cardinals and dignitaries, followed by Te Deum and a procession of Catholic associations.
In Bear's Gap a group of miners confronts a traveling pedler Gilas Haston who sells trinkets. Pete, famed for poker, loses to Haston who reads Pete's hand in a mirror-like stud. Haston wins, leaves town, and a note reveals Pete was duped by his own mirror sight.
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