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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
19
The Boston Post presents itself as a leading Democratic newspaper serving New England, positioning itself as the voice of the party in the region with a focus on local and national political reporting.
The new mayor orders strict observance of the civil service law in all appointments and transfers. He aims to establish a firm merit system to prevent evasion, noting past violations in federal and city service. The paper endorses honest enforcement as a lasting benefit to Boston.
The House passed the Hepburn canal bill by 308 to 2 for Nicaragua, but sentiment within the chamber and the timing suggest shaky moral support. Debate showed strong interest in the Panama route, while the Senate will consider the measure with Panama Company terms of 40 million dollars and Admiral Walker’s report, likely shifting the basis from sentiment to business.
At the annual Sugar Trust meeting President Havemeyer urged ending the tariff on raw sugar saying it would save the public money. He argues the duty costs consumers nearly two cents a pound and questions how the relief is shared with the people. He favors freeing all sugar regardless of refinement to aid the public.
In the New York Central tunnel crash, over 50 passengers were killed or maimed as two trains collided. Engineer Wischo was charged with manslaughter, but critics argue signal visibility and tunnel conditions, including smoke and gas, impaired his judgment and call for shared responsibility by the railway company.
A report asserts manslaughter findings will not render the New York tunnel safe. Officials say safety concerns persist as investigations weigh structural risk and needed upgrades amid ongoing debates over liability and preventative measures.
Dr Achilles Joly charged the Massachusetts Cattle Commission with laxity and possible fraud in cattle certificate issuance and tuberculin testing. Massachusetts Board chair Dr Peters rebutted, urging caution and noting no evidence of wholesale fraud. Governor Crane has urged abolition or transfer of duties to the Board of Agriculture.
A scattered column notes on accident case law, public notices, and local figures. It mentions Judge Corcoran, lawyers employing runners, and the suppression of news at Massachusetts General. It also references Mayor Willard of Chelsea, Otis M. Gove, and the Kitson design for a statue.
The Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club lists its officers for the year including Commodore Edwin P Boggs Vice Commodore Edward P Boynton Rear Commodore J L Sturtevant Secretary William Avery Cary Treasurer Dexter M Smith Measurer Adrian Wilson and executive and regatta committees. Also noted are church, police and local civic notes from Charlestown Navy Island and Boston area figures.
A fragmented historical column features revised Mother Goose verses about Jack and Jill, followed by a whimsical problem exchange between MR. CUBE and MR. Root. It includes playful arithmetic jokes about January 15 falling on a Wednesday and a mock debate over egg prices and lunar distance, ending with stray notes about a police ball and lobster protection.
In a Sunday Post short story, Captain Howard travels with Hortense and two ladies on a rail journey. Jealousy over a chorus girl and a past affair sparks a tense scene. A lieutenant arranges a dining car visit as the train passes Batavia and Buffalo, while a grim memory of Rowditch haunts their talk. The captain reflects, then suggests a shift in time as the journey continues.
The Post presents an illustrated menu entry for an oven steamed brown bread made with corn meal and flour. It details mixing corn meal, flour, salt, and soda with molasses and milk, then steaming in a greased mold for four hours. It cautions against oversteaming and drying in the oven, noting corn meal expansion and texture changes. Lice Fe Whitaker.
Remainders of high grade shoes including patent calf lace enamel bluchers and vici kid models go on clearance before inventory. Prices marked from four to six fifty per pair, with up-to-date lasts and medium sales expected.
Describes a street floor clearance of underwear and hosiery with reduced prices on items like half hose, shirts and drawers, and various menswear. Notes include durable fabrics, jacquard patterns, double gussets, elastic seams, and savings from 59¢ to 75¢ per item, with limited quantities and a final offer line.
A dining car scene unfolds aboard a Vestibuled journey where a young woman asks Dick to return her ring and grant another hour to renew love after a delayed breakfast. Tension centers on time, affection, and a second chance.
FUZZARDS BAY January 9 Captain Jorgensen of the Nantucket boats light ship reached North Dennis in a near collapse after racing shoreward since Sunday. News of his daughter Christina's death came by wireless telegraph, leaving the veteran skipper heartbroken and fearing further hardship before he resumes duty at Nantucket shoals.
Cis, aSPCA member, secured another horse nearby and hitched it to the team. She stood with evident satisfaction as the three horses pulled the truck up the hill, continuing her long history of compassionate acts alongside figures like Mrs. Julia Ward Howe.
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