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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
6
An extended opinion piece notes a large Nantasket gathering of Democrats on a business day. It contrasts active rally energy with expected party machinery and questions leadership dynamics at the upcoming Republican convention.
The Metropolitan Park Commission returns to a 25 cent rate for Revere Beach bath house use after a loss at 20 cents. Since opening on June 13 the deficit approaches 1200 dollars and no maintenance appropriation exists.
Reports describe a crude admirer in a subway incident near a crowded station as a crowd watched. The procession around William J. Bryan after leaving Court Square is noted with police, ambulance, and a dead horse team in tow.
The Republican State committee announces its success in unanimity for the convention chair. Mr. Long will lead the gathering, signaling a cohesive party front and orderly proceedings.
The narrator recounts borrowing a shotgun, planning a three day subsistence hunt in Maine, and ignoring summer hunting laws. He describes loading a single barrel, aiming to kill with first shot, and venturing into the pines with intent to hunt regardless of legal restrictions.
A narrator details a wary hunt through pine woods with a double barrel shotgun. He tangles with a red squirrel that stays on the tree’s opposite side, shoots at a Jersey bull cow that belongs to Jones but misses, then flushes a moose and finally gets lost before finding a farm. The tale ends with a cliffhanger, promising continuation.
Maria, renowned for independence and wit, navigates a parade of admirers from cooks to college men. Her rival for affection, John Grey, initially provokes but slowly wins her over with clever banter about mush and pudding.
Boston coal dealers warn the city may run out of anthracite within 30 days as prices rise by about 1 per ton to record highs. Current stocks total around 149000 tons with daily use near 500 tons and no new deliveries expected before October. Dealers say demand outstrips supply, with some asserting prices could reach 10 dollars per ton.
The Roxbury Masonic Temple corner stone will be laid next Wednesday at 3 PM at 175 Warren Street with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts present. Roxbury Masons have funded the brick and terra cotta three story building planned by E. H. Oliver, housing Washington, Lafayette, Mt. Vernon Royal Arch, Joseph Warren Commandery, and Roxbury Council. The ground floor will hold stores while the upper floors host banquets, lodges, and armory facilities.
The Post reports a question about the Washington Monument Public Garden statue. Mrs M confirms the bronze horse has no tongue, noting the strange detail.
A reader asks if a woman ever was electrocuted for murder in the United States. The letter notes a case where Mrs. Place was electrocuted for the murder of her stepdaughter in New York.
Local retailer lists dramatic price cuts on men and young men suits. Men’s $25, $20, $15, $12 and $10 suits reduced. Young Men’s $18, $15, $13.50, $12, and $10 suits trimmed. smallest sizes 15 to 19 years offered at $6.00.
Letter asks about conditions for a Swedish immigrant to land in the United States. It inquires if a son or children can support him and whether money or papers are needed. The reply states that if someone is ready to receive and guarantee support for a newcomer, nothing further is required.
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