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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
6
The passage argues that current oppression of trusts is a present evil and calls for immediate action. It cites President Roosevelt’s injunctions via the Department of Justice and urges forcing conclusions in court, convicting trust magnates, and incarcerating them to prove the administration’s sincerity.
A Maine sportsman addresses the Fish and Game Association urging stricter laws and a tax on hunters to protect moose and deer. He cites influx of nonresidents, accusing some of hunting for gain, and notes locals support stronger protections to safeguard the woods. A police anecdote recalls a drunken arrestee with four pints of whiskey and seventeen dollars.
The secretary of state collects statements of legislative expenses by corporations and petitioners before the recently adjourned General Court. The year saw little private profit driving lobbying, and the reform law failed to curb spending. Lobbyists are hired on salary, with evasions persisting, and publicity remaining minimal despite disclosure rules.
Washington reports War Department officials fear a clash with Moros in Mindanao. Sultan of Bacolod defied General Davis demanding removal of troops. Mohammedan chiefs may provoke an uprising, threatening a costly, protracted campaign with fanatical resistance. Is Mindanao sovereignty worth such losses or distant military glory.
Observations note a rain soaked joke on a building slogan reappearing as hay rain wholesale and retail. Walter E Perkins visits Metuchen and plans to stay with Mary E Wilkins Freeman in New Jersey and later at Biddeford Maine. Mention Box 862 fire rumors in Boston and Cy Young and wife visiting Milford.
A writer laments corn price gains at Chicago grain hubs as a speculative ploy by elevator and monopolist interests. He argues higher corn costs drive up poultry and pork prices, eroding living standards for wage earners while farmers miss profits.
The Maine congressman Littlefield, tasked by President Roosevelt to draft a national anti trust plan, shows independence from party leadership and imperialism. The public demands timely action, viewing delays as election tactics, while Congress weighs whether to approve Littlefield’s relief measure endorsed by Roosevelt.
A collage of dialect verse and comic vignettes including AK Horts keep movin song, rambling notes on watermelons, and short humorous captions. Contains Tommie Cruml Thrust and entries about a debutante, a society scene, a steak remark, and a Bay Area child Dorothy with a cautionary tale.
A mother confronts Dorothy after candy disappears from a box on the table. Dorothy answers with a riddle about speaking first, while others in the scene mock misunderstandings and share humorous sayings from Everyday Philosophy.
A clipped romantic verse piece follows Dolly Gray and Tommy Atkins as lovers with fanciful line references to songs and titles. The couple's background and seasonal living arrangements appear as part of a sentimental mood. Dolly proclaims family pride while Tommy seeks to declare his love.
An unfolding tale centers on Dolly and Tommy whose wedding is interrupted by a self accusing impostor Mandy Lee and a tale of past loves. The drama shifts from vows to reconciliation as Dolly forgives, remembers old songs, and Dolly and Tommy later wed after Mandy’s tale ends, with the couple living contentedly thereafter.
Secretary Moody has finalized plans for a summer vacation. He will leave Washington for Oyster Bay around July 2 or 27 for a quiet visit with President Roosevelt and likely attend the joint Army and Navy maneuvers in August. He will then go to his Massachusetts home for several weeks and return to Washington late September.
A Canadian letter writer argues that U S policy and trusts harm common people citing high prices for coal oil sugar potatoes and meat in Ontario shows that rents clothing and necessities follow suit and condemns the dominant party for neglecting domestic business interests and strikes across the country July 7 Ontario Canada
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