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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
6
Mayor Collins' first year's report warns Boston bears heavy state and metropolitan levies, with deficits widening. Debt rose by over 5.6 million, leaving limited borrowing for essential projects. He urges cutting waste, preserving crucial services, and delaying nonessential spending to prevent further tax burdens on citizens.
In a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall last week the people of Boston urged Congress to confront the coal issue directly. The speechler emphasized immediate legislative action as the only acceptable path forward.
Massachusetts interests rally in support of reciprocal trade with Newfoundland. The Boston Chamber of Commerce resolutions say the treaty would expand New England markets, boost trade with Europe and the Americas, and cause minimal disruption to current business. They criticize Gloucester fish dealers for opposing broader industry gains.
A lady in waiting shelters under rain as a street car approaches at twenty miles per hour. Determine if the vehicle will come to a stop before reaching the punto of danger.
A humorous vignette traces Ebenezer Bender and his family from Scrabbletown to fame and fortune. It centers on Martha Underwood, Eliza Jennings, and the twin brothers Bill and Clarence with satire on ambition and pride, ending with Bill's boxing trophies and Clarence’s clerical life.
A brisk column recalls Benjamin Franklin born January 6 1706 in Boston and traces his youth printing with his brother James, his move to Philadelphia and later public roles. It mentions local notables, coal deliveries, market cats, police, and civic anecdotes from Boston life in a dated style.
Discussion centers on Senator Hoars anti trust measure linked to Roosevelt policy. Critics, including Attorney General Knox, oppose terms while administration and party organs show mixed views. Banquet at Brunswick for Col A H Goetting draws 100 guests with state officials and party leaders attending. organizing committee includes Alfred E. Cox William M. Flanders Dana Malone Alfred S Pinkerton Thorndike Spalding.
A collection of reader letters from Boston and Maine with New Year resolutions playful musings about Stealthy Steve. Contributors discuss Bill Bailey sightings in Boston and Sullivan Square, plus a playful detective-themed verse about a rival and a post publication fame fantasy.
A timid girl named Dolly plans to outshine her bashfulness at a social evening. Her efforts collide with comic mishaps from a smeared face to a tense first impression, ending with an awkward yet revealing walk home under bright stars.
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