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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post notes the Representative Democratic Paper of New England features in the regional political landscape, with emphasis on party activities and local reforms. It highlights ongoing campaigns, editorial stances, and community coverage across New England.
A Manila cholera outbreak worsens with 2181 cases and 1718 deaths in the city and 12 476 cases with 9257 deaths in the provinces. The article notes high fatality, criticizes sanitary administration, and contrasts with Cuba's yellow fever control while drawing broader cautions about volcanic and earth science forecasts.
The article critiques Mr Littlefield's anti trust approach while noting trusts claim cost savings. It cites coal beef and steel price increases contrasted with possible benevolence, urges anti trust reform, and highlights USDA cereal crop prospects showing growing planted areas and improved July 1 conditions signaling continued prosperity.
The Oregon fugitive Harry Tracy remains on the run after breaking from Salem prison on June 9. He has eluded cordons, fought off posses, and roamed toward remote Northwest regions, but authorities say there is no refuge for such an outlaw in the modern western world.
Renewed activity by Mont Pelee in Martinique undermines trust in scientific forecasts as an official bulletin claimed decreasing activity and no new eruption while the subsequent blast undermined those assurances, prompting public doubt about expert conclusions on the volcano.
The Observant Citizen collects odds from Boston area life. A friend finds coal in bread as a joke premium, a bird nest on a ferry, a laundry hunt for a lost package, and Chaplain Tribou’s expected Charlestown return. Floretta Vining pursues contests, Allen Farm a busy breeding season, and golf grows at Franklin Park amid civic quirks.
Special to the Post from Centre Lovell Maine July 11 follows a writer seeking fresh fish stories for All Sorts while on vacation. He misses meeting Jones, befriends a stranger on his train stop trunk and learns of Fanny the bay mare to pull a buckboard home 14 miles from the station.
Gloucester fears organized labor may back a mayoral bid as Freeman Brown, famed for a fish skinning win, is rumored as a candidate. Brown denies any offer, but Republicans fear labor power could swing the city’s 3600–4000 vote base, with 2500 from labor, potentially electing a mayor without party help.
Chief Justice Mason of the Superior Court rules in Hoagland v Gilman that a defendant in contempt proceedings cannot be compelled to testify or produce books unless the defendant requests it. The decision aligns contempt with criminal proceedings and limits compulsion in injunction and labor disputes.
A retailer promotes a wide range of suits for men and boys with heavy discounts. Men’s suits drop from 25 to 10 dollars and Young Men’s from 18 to 7 50 while boys’ sizes 3 to 16 years see reductions to 3 4 and 5 dollars. The ad asserts all prices are factual and backed by actual prices since 1852.
Mrs Tattles schemes to keep a stenographer from returning home on Sunday by inviting her to a country ride. The plan backfires as the girl reveals romance with Ernest, the director general, and the trio face an awkward revelation when the hidden couple meets.
Secretary Moody will send the Hartford training ship to Salem Massachusetts for Old Home Week starting July 27. Salem and Beverly requested a warship presence, and the Hartford will proceed there and remain during the celebration.
Secretary Moody will arrange his summer plans to attend the anniversary celebration of the settlement of Byfield Massachusetts in July. The event marks the town's historical milestone and Moody seeks to be present for the ceremonies and related activities.
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