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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
6
The piece argues that in 1902 the Democratic minority in the Legislature must seek reforms through cross party support. It cites labor law gains from Republican cooperation, warns against partisan rigidity, and calls for full public reporting by publicly traded corporations with criminal penalties for false reports.
Senate debates reveal deep division on Philippine policy. Senator Lodge urges a special committee, while Senator Hoar seeks a separate investigation. The outcome remains uncertain as suspicion of bias taints the inquiry and the mystery persists.
The editorial applauds Mayor Collins veto of a 71000 survey office appropriation and argues for abolishing bloated departments. It says trimming boards and high salaried superintendents can lower costs, with city work reassigned to leaner units to reduce taxes this year.
A historical critique argues against blind pool practices in the Amalgamated Copper Company era. It praises disclosure and investor rights, noting Boston's push for annual reports and stockholder representation to curb secrecy and protect investor interests. The piece warns that darkness in management erodes trust and funds.
Opinion columns discuss the rationale for hosting Prince Henry of Prussia in Boston and the large German American community. The letter argues friendship and courtesy drive the welcome, noting German birth and citizenship links and urging unity as American citizens beyond hyphenation.
The corner of Washington and Hanover streets glows with more electric lights than any other U S point, allowing easy reading of small print at night. A string of small anecdotes follows about absent-mindedness, an orchestra interest at Somerville High, and a birthday dinner for the Brown twins.
Satirical Items of Interest from the Bingville Bugle include gossip about Miss Amelia Tucker’s mystery letter writer, Miss Sarah Winwood’s parrot Polly’s death, Cy Haskins and Jake Weathersby’s store escapades, Hank Dewberry’s rheumatism linked to brick kiln work, and local births and social jests. The piece features light community vignettes and mild humor from Eph Higgins and others.
A quirky column blends sketches from A Good Reason and Pottie Dimple with sketches of public figures. A traveler explains he travels incognito to avoid receptions. Notes about Hobson politics and Admiral Schley’s North American tour clash with light domestic vignettes.
In a tale by Agnes Harter Heywood a Japanese princess Moooo and her lover Kong Fong flee a Mikado’s decree. Yong Fong’s banishment, Moo’s plea, and a daring escape aboard an English ship end their cruel homeland’s hold as they seek a new life in the west.
London January 27 Queen Alexandra selected the two little daughters of Lord Burghclere to carry the coronation train. The Gardner children Juliet and Althea are favored by the Queen and will serve as train bearers in the procession.
The commissioner of patents report to Congress shows 48 973 mechanical patent applications 2 461 design patent applications 1 115 re issue applications 2 410 trademark registrations 1 064 label registrations 233 apalas for registration of nts 27 292 patents issued including designs 1 923 re issued 1923 trademarks registered 878 labels 159 prints 19 147 patents expired Connecticut had more patents issued per capita than any state with one patent for every 1198 people.
The Kneisel Quartet performed Dvorak op. 96 and Mozart D major quartet with Edward Zeidenrust as assisting artist. Schumann quintet op. 44 for piano and strings, with Zeidenrust, received superb, enthusiastic acclaim. his Boston debut prompts further piano recital at Steinert Hall.
A free municipal concert is set for Thursday evening January 80 at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain. Henry P. Dreyer baritone will be the soloist.
Senator Wetmore favorably reports a resolution to select a site and erect a bronze Longfellow statue in Washington at a cost of 4000 dollars. The action centers on approving the location and funding for the memorial.
Seventy seven members attended a banquet at the Copley Square Hotel. Toastmaster Horace S. Sears introduced Rev. Julian C. Jaynes who spoke on civic government. Louis D. Brandeis delivered an address on the duty of citizenship which was well received.
The Association of United Undertakers officers and executive committee met at the United States Hotel last evening. Dinner preceded a brief business meeting with remarks from President Reed, Secretary Graham, and A. L. Eastman, chair of the executive committee.
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