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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
6
Objections at the State House arise over reducing the Boston Transit Commission from five to three members. The Boston Post argues party balance should not drive salaries or duties, insisting the three member board is ample for the project as it matures.
Eleven Lawrence citizens, including three doctors and seven druggists, are indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city’s poor department. City solicitor John P. Kane found serious discrepancies in ward physicians records, with misdated quarterly State reports and multiple inconsistent visit counts. Public interest will closely follow the case outcome.
The subway tunnel blast in New York caused many injuries and great property damage with few deaths. Critics call for stricter enforcement of laws on storing large quantities of explosives near residences and public facilities, noting a past fatal warehouse blast and lack of accountability.
The Danish government denies plans for a plebiscite on annexation to the United States. The piece argues the King should press subjects to express will, noting potential desires to join U S or resist losing status as subjects. It contrasts pro and anti transfer sentiments and questions official messaging.
In public commentary through the St Thomas press factions demand a plebiscite while others call it out of order and unnecessary. The opposing side argues that expressing the will of the people is essential and warns of too many unwilling vassals.
The article outlines Rep Frothingham's revised Boston subway bill with City ownership, 4 percent bonds, and a 20 year lease to the Boston Elevated Railway Company or another party. It preserves referendum control by the people and expands regulatory authority to the State Board of Railroad Commissioners. It also notes anecdotes about street life and local civic events.
A Boston observer notes Cadet theatricals attract ticket speculators evading police. An official reports a plainclothes officer shivering in the engine room while the crowd returns. The piece links subway danger and cautious crowds with local happenings and humor.
A fragmented verse from a children rhyme book titled Curly Locks Curly Locks revised includes lines about domestic duties food and material support with repeated pleas for love and care. Names or dates are not clear and the text appears garbled but centers on Curly Locks and a promise of support.
News notes Mayor Collins and German Consul William Reincke planned Prince Henry’s Boston visit. Reincke, a state street consul, confirmed Washington approval awaited. he offered suggestions while noting the prince stays as a guest of Boston.
Commonwealth Chapter of the Eastern Star publicly installed last evening in Legion of Honor Hall Huntington Avenue with officers including Carrie A Cushing Jennie H Graves Anna R Noyes Ida M Hebbard Jennie F Fenn Andrew Creelman Lillian R Gilligan Mary C McGlaughilin Gertrude H Fernald Helen M Waldron A collation and dance followed the ceremonies with a large turnout of visitors.
The White House and allied officials outline Prince Henry of Prussia’s lengthy itinerary for late February and early March. Highlights include New York harbor arrival events, trips to the tomb of General Grant, a White House dinner, a speech at the Capitol, a Shooters Island yacht launch, and a memorial for President McKinley. The program spans New York, Washington, Annapolis, and concludes with a southern and western tour.
The 14th annual Boston branch convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance at Berkeley Temple featured Rev. K Mackenzie arguing that the second coming of Christ is essential and ever-present, with scriptural support. Rev. M M Bales warned against universalism’s belief in inherent divine spark, stressing repentance and grace. The gathering continues next morning at 9 30 and closes Thursday evening.
A late afternoon assignment leads a newspaper woman to the Woman's Suffrage League where she meets a Sentinel reporter posing as her brother. The two discuss the advance of women’s suffrage while the rainy city streets delay their return and reveal social expectations.
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