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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
7
The Massachusetts Single Tax League petitions the Legislature to allow cities and towns to raise local revenue by taxing land value only. The proposal frames this as local self government extending to tax methods, arguing it is strictly a local matter without affecting other communities. Supporters urge action within reasonable limits of the bill.
A Boston dinner speaker derides biased slurs against petty officeholders and applauds all public service. He argues that builders of bridges and factories and lawmakers alike contribute to the nation, urging equal respect for Aldermen, school committees, legislators, and corporate leaders.
A Detroit Board of Education member and physician argues that by two and a half centuries the entire U S population could be insane or foolish based on a 300 percent rise in insanity in 50 years. He cites Dr Nordau and praises genius among the mad. The Massachusetts data suggest a much lower trend, offering cautious reassurance for now.
The Greylock preservation plan challenges Governor Cranes park policy as Greylock Commission member Professor Bascom Warns that logging and fires could ruin the peak. Isolated yet near dense population, the mountain would lose its beauty and risk landslides if damaged, prompting local communities to contribute roads and upkeep.
The remark suggests a broad aim of fostering betterment across public life. It emphasizes a collective drive toward progress and the adoption of policies that support ongoing enhancements in governance and civic work.
Legislature backs local authority to combat the brown tail moth. Senator Apsey's bill favors empowering cities and towns to exterminate on private lands, arguing local effort proven by gypsy moth experience. Local governments would be responsible and could face penalties if moths escape municipal bounds.
Grover Cleveland argues that moral conscience must govern U S tariff dealings with Cuba warning against breaking pledges. Telegrams from Cuban officials urge swift tariff concessions while Governor-General Wood backs immediate action to avert Cuban distress as Congress hesitates over protectionist demands. Cleveland’s stance resonates with public conscience and could influence Congress.
Observations reveal 500 ton coal pocket at the State House and winter coal use of 30 tons daily, totaling about 900 tons monthly during the legislative session. Other items mention Mrs Jack Gardner’s 60th milestone, Jek & Robert Brine’s resilience, a classroom joke about meters, Harvard seniors composing hymns for Class Day, snowballing crowds on Atlantic Avenue, a chancy encounter on an Elevated train, Rev. Knight aiding labor settlement, Postmaster Hibbard’s health return, and crooks capitalizing amid strike threats.
Marion Grant and her cousin Frank Woodworth share a long simmering romance in a Gaspereaux Valley setting as Frank returns from the Boer War. A widow Cordelia Dupre complicates love, a missed engagement stirs jealousy, and a late twist brings Frank back to Marion with a marriage vow sealed by a shared past.
ME Sorts THE WEATHER PROPHET. The Dabster dialogue features Mrs Dabster and Henry discuss coronations and crown styles with comic confusion. Henry explains kings wear a single crown. Mrs Dabster mulls crowns for rain and Sundays, mixing royal gossip with fashion chatter.
A classic recipe by ALICE E. WHITAKER describes paring and coking six apples in a syrup of water sugar lemon juice and yellow peel. Apples are filled with 8 then baked in a pasted lattice crust with candled cherries.
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