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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
6
The piece argues that midsummer politics are fleeting and unreal, with summer heat curbing enthusiasm. It notes local preparations for upcoming elections, calls for routine voter mobilization, and cites varied experiences in Somerville, Salem, and Medford with a focus on municipal moth infestations and the responsibility of towns to curb pests.
The Bay State Gas Company of Delaware faces a planned reorganization into United Gas and Electric with a 26 million dollar common stock capitalization. Shareholders may swap three Bay State shares plus a dollar for one new share, shrinking total equity from 235.65 million to 15.71 million, with a September 2 deadline for decisions.
The Irish land transfer bill clears the Commons by 317 to 20 and heads to the Lords. King Edward highlighted the move in Dublin while John Redmond hailed gains for evicted tenants and a potential path to home rule as land settlement strengthens Ireland’s claim to self government.
State Board of Agriculture members observed severe infestations beyond the Charles River where local authorities lagged in suppression efforts. They noted improvements where local bodies acted decisively and funded control, contrasting with broader state expenditures benefiting few.
The piece argues the Philippine possession is costly and ineffectual while focusing on bubonic plague spreading from Hong Kong. It cites Dr Simpson’s view that the disease has persisted since 1898, notes unsanitary Chinese housing, improper cooking, and the risk of infected animals. It warns Manila would be next if Hong Kong cannot be kept plague-free.
A 15 man detachment from the Seventh Pennsylvania Regiment United Boys' Brigade received a welcome at Prospect Hill Congregational Church Somerville organized by local Company B. Colonel Joseph H. Cudlipp led the gathering with remarks on the religious work of the organization. Major-General Percy A. Bridgham and Rev. Richard H. Woodbridge spoke. attendees included Brigadier-General W H R Gary Colonel C W H Smith Lt Colonel M P Martin Captain Herbert McLean and Major William M. Gardner. The Pennsylvanians depart for home the following morning.
President Dickson of the Cuyahoga Telephone Company announces a six month trial of a profit sharing plan. One fifth of surplus earnings will be distributed among several hundred employees in proportion to salaries dating from July 1. The aim is better service economy and higher earnings.
The column laments poor warm weather and crops, then reports on Chicago University coeds preferring beauty over brains. A letter from a Brookline patrolman recounts a talking Brookline mosquito named Bill the Bite, claiming transmigration and a tale ending at Roxbury Crossing.
People travel to Nahant to glimpse Senator Henry Cabot Lodge's estate. They walk the grounds butCannot see the house behind a stone wall. The home is described as comfortable with verandas, armor displays, and a long tree lined driveway. Lodge enjoys daily walks with family and the spaniel, often seen chatting from barges with a longtime driver friend.
Nearly 75 cities and towns will observe Old Home Week across Massachusetts this year. Local associations under the statewide body led by Governor John L. Bates organize programs from picnics and concerts to illuminations and bronze tablets marking historic sites. Bonfires may open the week, with special services urged by clergy and governor Bates set to attend events in Sandwich and South Hadley.
Mayor Willard of Chelsea defends his actions after his meeting with the Board of Aldermen finance committee failed to occur Tuesday evening, causing President Henry W. James to leave City Hall. He says he was in his office past 10 p.m. and that committee members could have found him if they wished. He has called another special aldermen meeting for this evening.
Newport R I July 22 A naval investigating committee examined causes and responsibility for the collision between torpedo boat Winslow and the New York yacht Clytie off Goat Island Monday afternoon. Winslow disabled with damage to mast food chests and a large hole in starboard quarter from Clytie bowsprit.
The Observant Citizen notes speeches by President Eliot and Princeton's Andrew J. West at a convention. It recalls a portly Princeton dean amid undergrads and mentions Katharine Austin of East Cambridge owning a famed Henry VIII apostle spoon later valued at 24 500 dollars in London.
A Newton petition urges Governor Bates to appoint Winfield S. Slocum, Newton city solicitor, to the Newton Board of Aldermen, and to the chair of justice for the Superior Court. The request comes from Mayor John W. Weeks and other prominent locals.
The Boston Single Tax Society schedules open air meetings in Inman Square Cambridge every alternate Thursday evening starting tonight and in Central Square every alternate Tuesday evening starting next week. Edward Doherty will preside and discuss the labor question’s relation to land policy.
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