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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post positions itself as a leading Democratic paper in New England, outlining its editorial stance and role in regional politics. It emphasizes coverage of local and national issues with a focus on Democratic viewpoints and civic engagement.
Dr John D Runkle died at Mt Desert after a long career shaping MIT. He joined the first faculty, chaired mathematics, and served as acting president during Rogers illness. His leadership sustained the institute through a critical period and preserved its identity against merger pressures. Roosevelt and Littlefield debates aside, he helped define modern American higher learning.
A Cambria mine explosion near Johnstown Pennsylvania endangers hundreds of miners. Fires damp and possible carelessness caused a deadly blast as rescuers risked their lives to reach trapped workers. The piece notes harsh mine conditions and a fight for living wages amid corporate trusts.
The article describes Russell Sage entering a public dispute over a proposed swap of 250 million in bonds for 200 million in preferred stock of a steel trust. It notes an injunction halting 10 million in underwriting fees, Sage's withdrawal from the suit, and the presumed gain of the underwriters, while the public bears the cost.
The Red Cross Identity Depot in Pretoria disclosed Boer casualties totaling 4400 from a fighting force estimated 50,000 to 75,000. Boers killed or dying of wounds amount to 3700 and prisoners dying in captivity 700, highlighting a patriotic devotion for liberty.
The article discusses a proposed anti trust bill by Congressman Littlefield and the President aimed at Congress after the election. It criticizes Congress for shelving Roosevelt's copper ban message in a committee pigeon hole and implies limited action.
A pair of men pursued a moving electric car with a package of stove lining. One boarded, the other did not, dragging the contents from the car end to end. They argued aboard the train as it curved, while onlookers blamed each other for the mishap.
A humorous verse recounts a tenderfoot following Greeley into Texas. He spends his money and steals a horse to fund himself, only to learn the danger of his actions when it catches up and leads to trouble.
Child Johnnie Tucker cried after forgetting his piece and was escorted behind the church for a stern measure. Mariah Doolittle wowed the audience with Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight while Polly Ann Snyder sang Rock of Ages with Molly Hoskins on organ. The church looked festive with ferns sunflowers and hollyhocks. Blacksmith Elihu Warren suffered a sprained wrist and back from a weekend accident while secretly dreaming of an airship built from iron rods and an old mowing machine seat.
Elihu's airship, built from iron rods and muslin, is tested atop his blacksmith shop at 2 p m. The craft nosedived after Sim Hill pushed off. Elihu survived, explaining the failure was due to non dirigibility. Other items note a mustard plaster misadventure, a local scare over missing chickens, a social leader in new attire, and a mock political read from Newton Newkirk.
Isaac Brown presses his plan to raise poultry, convinced riches await on a royal road of setting hens and incubators. Two co workers plot a practical joke by sending him a setting of Rhode Island Reds eggs, promising a start to his enterprise.
New York July 10 On authority of leading church figures the choice of the Right Rev John M Farley as archbishop of New York will be approved in Rome within days Indorsement letters from Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland accompany the documents strengthening the case for Farley.
In Des Moines Iowa on July 10 a wedding linked to Pekin’s siege doubled as a family romance. Lieutenant Harold Hammond of the Ninth United States Infantry wed Miss Mary C. Pierce at the summer home of her aunt Mrs Ida Conger. Pierce and her cousin Miss Laura Conger aided Minister Conger during the siege. Miss Conger served as matron of honor. she had married Lieutenant Buchan about a year earlier.
Isaac's plan to hatch eggs under a broody hen ends in farcical folly when three weeks pass without a single chick. In the end his wife helps reveal the truth: the eggs were hard boiled, making hatch improbable and exposing Isaac's unshakable belief in a miracle.
This ad promotes a non philanthropic sale with deep discounts to attract buyers. Men’s suits previously priced at 10 dollars drop to 7.50, 15 and 12 dollar suits to 10, 20 to 15, and 25 to 20, with all sizes available. The window display on Washington Street highlights fancy worsteds and ceviots in varied patterns.
The statement credits enduring trust for the sales success dating to 1852, noting consistent prosperity as the core reason behind continued strong performance.
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