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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
4
The piece questions if the Park Avenue Hotel fire was intentional to aid robbery and criticizes the era’s fireproof claims. It notes the Seventy first Regiment armory and Windsor Hotel disasters, management delays, and raises concern over government authority to curb brigands in foreign lands.
The piece condemns Senators Tillman and McLaurin for a public altercation in the Senate chamber. It argues the incident reflects on them individually, not the Senate as a body, and calls South Carolina voters to hold their representatives accountable for such “blackguards and bullies.”
Prince Henry of Germany arrives to a city-wide welcome reflecting the strong German-American ties. Citizens praise German influence in art, science, and culture, noting figures like Bierstadt and Leutze and the cross-cultural contributions shaping American development. The observant Lexington scene features Baroness von Olenhausen, an American-born artist, nurse, and Iron Cross recipient.
The Ellen Stone kidnapping conclusion shows the brigands paid, the missionary freed, and Stone returned to friends. The American Board of Foreign Missions faces mixed feelings on the outcome, with debate over whether they should be congratulated for the prolonged resistance to ransom.
Dr George L Perin and the Every Day Church group push a self supporting women hotel at Franklin Square in Boston. A $250000 price tag is set with $150000 needed immediately and a $25000 conditional offer strengthens the drive for funds to acquire the New England Conservatory building as the new home.
The piece notes a man resigning from the Washington patent office to join General Electric in Schenectady New York as patent attorney. It also mentions local items including Officer Fitzpatrick’s recovery, a school superintendent Gordon A. Southworth’s annual report with artwork by Belle Wiswell, and various social notices from Dorchester Somerville and Roxbury with multiple personal names and events.
The Bingville Bugle reports a light schedule with post office store and blacksmith open as usual on Washingtons Birthday though citizens feel mercantile interests should not suspend operations. It notes Jim Miller trading his foxhound for a bulldog and the dog blocking entry to his shanty. Subscriptions suffer paper shortages and the edition is printed on wallpaper.
The New England Christian Association plans a corner Boston building funded by a $10,000 bequest from the late George Buck of Putnam Conn plus $15,000 from the society. Buck opposed secret organizations, and his estate will ultimately pass to the group. Reverend J P Stoddard, secretary, was unavailable for comment. Mrs Stoddard said much of the additional funds has already been raised.
A patriotic meeting in Union Hall under Boston Young Men's Christian Union leadership featured Colonel Charles K. Darling on the topic Loyalty to Country. He urged support for U S actions in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico and predicted home rule for former Spanish possessions once communities are ready.
Post's Illustrated presents two bread varieties Rye with dates and squash rolls. Squash amount and dough steps described with yeast, milk, sugar, butter, salt and flour. Rye bread steps include scalded milk boiling water sugar and yeast, with rising overnight then shaping and baking. Recipe closes with signature ALICE FE WHITAKER.
Marion Dudley, a clumsy cook in the Young Woman's Improvement Society, struggles to bake rolls and a Washington pie for a Washington's Birthday party. After a tense day of near-failures, her friend Charlie privately arranges for a caterer to supply perfect rolls and a grand pie. The party ends with Marion winning a prize for her efforts, and Charlie reveals his plan, soothing her with reassurance.
A teary scene unfolds with Charlie pleading for forgiveness as Marlon sobs about not being able to cook. Charlie embraces her, declaring renewed love and comfort, while Marlon fears losing affection. The exchange ends with a reaffirmation of love despite distress.
London notes that Charles M Schwab ordered a $2500 bentsteak pudding from the Ancient Cheshire Cheese in Fleet Street. It will be shipped once orders confirm, with Moore traveling to the United States. The pudding includes 100 larks 100 kidneys 100 oysters for a hundred millionaires reportedly invited to dine.
General Washington appeared via medium at the First Spiritual Temple to celebrate Washington's Birthday. He urged listeners to join in the fight for freedom and truth, saying his labors for America have just begun. General Lafayette spoke in the afternoon and Benjamin Franklin in the morning through Mrs. Willis.
An open letter argues Boston Elevate Railway seeks a new subway to boost profits, urging municipal ownership and ongoing public oversight. It criticizes Nathan Matthews Jr for proposing a plan that would separate surface and elevated systems, warns against granting perpetual rights, and stresses that fares should reflect ability to pay under public franchise regulation. Public Franish League.
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