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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
6
Boston Post reports on the Representative Democratic Paper of New England, detailing political coverage, editorials, and community reporting from Boston and surrounding areas. The paper emphasizes local politics, civic events, and regional party notes with a focus on Democratic perspectives.
The notice lists subscription rates: Daily one year $1.50 six months $0.75 three months $0.25. Sunday Post one year $1.60 six months $0.80 three months $0.40. It notes change of address procedures, second class matter status, advance payment, checks or money orders payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY, with contact offices in Boston and New York. EB A Grozier is editor and publisher.
A hearing is set for today at 10 30 a m in Room 227 State House on the bill to prohibit peddling theater tickets without a license. Opponents argue legalization would enable speculators to buy and resell at high prices, harming the public and fixing admission costs. The bill faces opposition from Boston theatre managers and is seen as favoring speculative control over established prices.
Senator Scott of West Virginia suggests amending pension laws to pay every Civil War veteran $12 a month after age 62 who served nine months. He argues this mirrors service pension plans, notes growing pension rolls, and calls for curbing rapid private bills while repealing current widening laws.
Congress inquiry reveals the half and half system in Boston coal sales with Railroads and dealers profiting from extortionate prices. Reading Company agent testifies hotly about $6.70 delivered coal versus $12 retail to consumers. Witnesses describe trains carrying coal 5 to 7.5 dollars, while bought coal at 2.50 remains uncatered. Evidence points to conspiracy and collusion aimed at the public.
The suffragists shift their demand this year to a tax payment qualification for women voting in municipal elections. The proposed bill grants voting rights to women who pay state, county, or municipal taxes within the prior two years, matching male voter qualifications for age residence and education. This retreat from universal citizenship weakens the central claim and emphasizes expediency over principle.
A discussion on extending suffrage to women argues against basing qualifications on taxable wealth, noting working women are often non taxpayers yet hold equal rights. The protest at the hearing highlights that wealth should not grant political privilege to either gender, stressing justice for all workers.
Editorial argues Massachusetts should not create a new commissioner of agriculture nor add administrative boards. It condemns bureaucracy, urges abolition and consolidation of commissions, and warns that expanding boards would reverse reform progress.
A humorous verse recounts a Nantucket man who keeps cash in a bucket as his daughter Nan elopes with a man. The couple flees to Pawtucket then Nan asks for a basket, ending with a playful rhyme about nerve and travel.
A fragment shows two children engaged in a grim exchange about smoking. A four year old asks if it hurts to smoke and a six year old boasts of smoking since childhood, reflecting a troubling dialogue for a historical page.
The Observant Citizen Chief Inspector Watts is treated for rheumatic feet at a Southern hot springs resort. The piece notes the drama world’s figures suffering foot problems as many actors face pedal misery while small boys who robbed gas meters sought to attend a performance of Tracy the Outlaw, illustrating dime novel influence across eras. Lillian Lawrence is named vice president of the Boston Chapter Actors' Church Alliance, with a note that she would preside amid harmonious proceedings.
A collection of light items and sketches from the All Sorts page. It covers George von L Meyer’s mild auto mishap in Rome, a humorous sea voyage tale by Chilkoot Jake, a satirical note on the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, and assorted city notes. Also includes reflections on a runaway hearse in Tremont street, women in smoking cars, the South terminal's vast interior, and a brief nod to Carnation Day in memory of a fallen president alongside local civic talk.
Boston University marks the retirement of William F. Warren after thirty six years guiding the institution from the Boston Theological Seminary to the School of Theology and beyond. He will assume a year of rest while remaining a professor, preserving his ties to the university.
Lieutenant Charles W. Parks of the civil engineering corps arrived at the Charles Town navy yard from Porto Rico and assumed charge of the yards and docks department overseeing the new dry dock and shop buildings and future improvements. Medical Director George F. Winslow retired from active duty as rear admiral on request. Lieutenant D. Ames to receive Northwestern University degree at Founders’ Day. George E. and Sophroni E. Goldthwaite observe golden wedding anniversary. Richard E. Walsh marks 40th birthday with quiet banquet at Clark’s Hotel. Boston businessman famed for cordial ties and local success.
A caricatured set of theater etiquette rules for Boston audiences mocks ladies and gentlemen. It lists expected behaviors such as arriving by 8:30, rustling silk, glancing frostily at others, sweeping past neighbors, delaying removal of wraps, whispering loudly, and leaving early, with repetitive “Always go out between acts” and other boisterous tips.
Dr. Pierce, newly named Republican city committee chairman, urges an immediate meeting of ward chairmen to map the fall campaign. He has spoken with most leaders and finds willingness to boost Republican votes, while aiming to unite the committee within a week for his initial plans. However, discontent among ward committees lingers despite hopeful talks with Pierce.
A public hearing before the railroad commissioners will hear testimony from numerous subway and elevated station injury victims today. The session starts at 11 a.m. at 20 Beacon Street, inviting any interested public to attend.
A dated humorous note from January 28 recalls gas lighting first used for street illumination in 1807 and the inventor William Murdoch. The piece mocks gas company practices, odds of refunds, and the risk of paying receipts, meters, and ever-changing bills in a satirical tone.
Miss Elsse Bennett and Mrs. Charles F. Richardson host a tea for the bride at 305 Walnut Street Brookline. January at home events for Miss S. M. L. Wales and Miss Katherine Wales Stratton occur today 4 to 7 at 341 Marlboro Street. Mrs. Dillon Bronson invites at home 3 to 6 at 25 Park Street Brookline. Miss Mary Lawton to wed Walter H. Cluett of Troy on Feb 11 at 4 at Bridgewater. Special car from South Station at 2:43 p m to Bridgewater. Mrs. Sidney Chase and daughter invite a 4:30 to 7 reception at 346 Beacon Street.
At Young's last evening the Boston Druggists Association held its annual banquet with guests including Postmaster George A. Hibbard Judge Ensign the Rev Edward A Horton D D and Arthur W Dolan. Officers elected were President Reuben L Richardson treasurer George H Ingraham secretary James O Jordan and an executive committee led by Fred A Hubbard with George F Kellogg Dr Albert Nott Joel 8 Orne Elliot W Keyes Cornelius P Flynn William D Wheeler and a membership committee chaired by Amos K Tilden with Henry Canning John G God ding Frank A Davidson and William F Sawyer.
Mr Barney, a restless inventor, pursues ideas to ease labor yet wisdom eludes him. He unveils a new ironing device that sprays music when activated, while his wife endures a burning shirt mishap. The couple’s clash over the contraption ends with no further inventions known to Mrs Barney.
At the invitation of Rev. Walher Mullan president of Boston College Catholic women from the city met after noon at the Young Men's Catholic Association hall to discuss the reunion in Symphony Hall on Feb 23. They will serve as patronesses and aid in making the event a success. Father Mullan called the reunion a leading Boston Catholic social event and predicted it would be brighter than ever. M J Murray D J Sheehan and M T Callahan spoke on plans and arrangements. Next meeting will be at Symphony Hall where supper details will be decided.
Taunton, Jan. 27. Mrs. F L Ames leaves 60,000 to Harvard University to aid poor or meritorious students. Five thousand dollars each funds free beds at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Home for Incurables. An additional 10,000 goes to Unity Chapel trustees, income for church expenses.
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