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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1903
Page
4
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Britain agrees to submit the Alaska boundary question to a joint commission after a Washington treaty. The move undercuts Senator Lodge’s defense against Canada reciprocity by separating the boundary dispute from trade negotiations. The commission’s findings may shift talks, but reciprocity remains a distinct issue.
The piece argues against forcing urgency on admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states this session. It criticizes the Republican majority for promising measures only to reverse them, notes no need to rush before the next election, and suggests the Territories could wait a few months to be organized, while other Senate business must proceed.
The main dispute centers on sovereignty and finance as the United States gains control over a six mile wide strip and port revenues for 100 years. The deal pays Colombia 10 million upfront and 250 thousand annually after a decade, while the French company receives 40 million for its charter and work. Construction costs, projected to exceed 145 million, loom large amid concerns over implementation and past railroad scandal context.
The passage urges people to use public opinion to constrain government to carry out a great work honestly and effectively amid concerns that robbery opportunities may rise if unchecked. It emphasizes accountability and vigilance by citizens to prevent misuse of power.
AColorado Democrat was carried from his sick bed to the State House to cast a vote that restored Senator Teller’s seat, highlighting a quarrel over Senate elections. Critics urge direct popular vote to end partisan contests and violence, noting delays in Delaware as another example.
The finance committee may report the Mayors loan bill without changes as aldermen act today. With three years of debt ahead, the city must curb luxuries and prioritize essential needs over private or political jobs. Mayor Collins backed by department reports argues the bill is strictly necessary for the new City Council to judge the people's government.
John C. Bullard resigns as Cambridge National Bank cashier after nearly 40 years. F Anable will fill temporarily. Rev Edward F Sanderson of Beverly joins Central Congregational Providence. Sanderson, Amherst graduate, aged about 28, praised as a preacher. Republican subcommittees see two leadership changes. Albert L Wyman reports for duty despite injuries. Mrs E D Jordan hosts dinner for Miss Manns of Troy. Home Club East Boston postpones Governor Bates reception due to a family death.
Social notices report engagements linking New York and Boston families. Miss Missy Lucy Gurnee to Mr Harry H Thorndike of Marlboro Street lineage. Miss Blanche Estelle Lincoln to Willard W Dow MIT. Ethel May Elliott to Edwin H Rogers Roxbury. Florence Bispham to Charles P Slade Harvard 98. Emma Mason to Ernest L Chandier Malden. Marian Fuller to John S Bridges Jr of Baltimore. Isabel Dodd to Emil Tolman Paris London home. Marion Annette Howe to William Ross Guilford Auburndale wedding Feb 7. Paris London plans noted.
A satirical tale of Mrs Lightheart who inherits 20 000 pounds life insurance after husband George dies in a railway wreck. She delays funeral to appear in black, welcomes condolence visits, then marries her husband’s friend Harold Gayboy who uses the money to live with her. The piece mocks widows relying on insurance and remarriage.
The Bingville Bugle reports a boom in town with Cyrus Hoskins hiring Abe Watkins to build a new coal shed and hints at more construction this spring. Hezekiah Green seeks justice of the peace but the paper won’t back him without subscription. Marshal Seth Dewberry earns praise for stopping a snowball incident as Willie Johnson is fined and discharged. A letter to Amelia Tucker from John Simpson creates gossip, and the paper explains a delayed issue due to a broken handpress with extra news this week.
A humorous item notes Michigan was admitted to the union on January 26 1837 and hints at changing the state emblem to depict a man who has eaten Battle Creek breakfast food since infancy. It jokes about Kalamazoo Oshkosh Milwaukee and local brewing hours, reflecting playful state lore.
Washington reports the United States are asked to join a conference of nations to re establish silver on a parity with gold at 32 to 1. The proposal would fix silver at half the 16 to 1 advocates want, with the system on a gold basis as part of an independent currency plan for the Philippines.
Yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs Charles H Bond hosted Miss Maud Hoffman at 128 Commonwealth avenue marking her first major city success with Mr Mansfield. A busy week ahead promises lively automobile chatter and an imminent Pinafore at Union Hall by Wyse-Fournier Opera pupils. The Animal Rescue League holds its annual public meeting at Park Street Church with speakers including Mrs Alice Lincoln and Dr J L Withrow. An Artists’ Festival at Copley Hall showcased Mrs Ernest L Major and Miss Clara Barteaux with local student support. A North End patriot decorates his shop with flags a month early, prompting lighthearted remarks. Ward 13 Bachelor Club prepares for its Washington’s Birthday Eve dinner with ten members over 35. Cunard agents Mr Arthur Nichols and Mr James Burns plan a broad New England tour to boost business alongside ex-Congressman Fitzgerald and P F O Keefe. Dr George B Pierce faces a sharp debut as Republican city committee president amid heavy parliamentary scrutiny.
A First Parish Church talk lauds newspapers as a universal knowledge mirror and social force. The tale follows Florence Rivers at a boarding school, a feather mishap, and a later romance as she becomes Mrs Guy Munroe after a feather caused an eye injury and fate intertwined their lives.
The loan bill sent by Mayor Collins to the Board of Aldermen last week is likely to be referred indefinitely to the finance committee. Aldermen show little interest and expect further delay as the 1902 members, re-elected, reflect on last year's vetoes.
Maude V. Carberry of 184 Washington street Brighton Massachusetts defends Colonel Arthur Lynch against English judgment. She criticizes Sir Edward Carson for calling Lynch coward and urges justice for a man who fights for freedom.
Depositors of the defunct Central National Bank will receive checks for 65 percent of their claims, totaling $1,026,556.06, approved by Comptroller Ridgely and payable at the sub-treasury in this city. Depositors are pleasantly surprised by the prompt dividend and may expect full payment in time.
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