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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1904
Page
6
The 14th veto rejects abolishing the life imprisonment penalty for second degree murder, keeping a minimum of 20 years. The Governor argues the crime is deliberate and dangerous, deserving society protection over vengeance, and that capital punishment is a separate issue. The line of reasoning emphasizes safeguarding the public and prudent sentencing.
A strong movement seeks to restore corporal punishment in New York City public schools. Four of five principals favor reestablishing the rattan, but the piece argues this is a backward step and cites better discipline in schools where corporal punishment is obsolete. It dismisses the Solomon maxim and asserts teachers should govern without whipping.
Critics urge replacing the blooming patch in Back Bay with a dignified paving scheme or statues, while defenders say the colorful plants provide a needed relief to a stone and brick showplace. The public supposedly finds daily pleasure in the garden spot amid the busy thoroughfare.
An explosion under a miners platform at Independence Station Colorado yesterday killed and injured crowd awaiting transport home. The blast, labeled inhuman and cowardly, marks a brutal act amid the ongoing Cripple Creek district conflicts, drawing nationwide horror and condemnation.
The passage denounces violence by both sides in a conflict, condemns the use of armed force and military law, and highlights the murders of workers at Independence Station. It urges action to stop such atrocity, insisting outsiders cannot interfere, while calling for civilization and humanity to prevail.
The Agricultural Department in Washington projects a U S cotton crop of 12 000 000 bales this season, about 800 000 above any previous market. U S production accounts for two thirds of world output and exports about three fifths. Last 10 months to April valued at 352 042 222 dollars, with potential 400 000 000 dollars in exports if estimates hold. Market price dipped slightly below 10 cents due to the Washington report.
Observant Citizen reports on a horse sent to a country place for rest, actor Grace P. Atwell’s successful season in David Higgins’s His Last Dollar, and local health wonders as temperatures shift. Also notes police, military, church, fishing, and social news from Boston and surrounding towns.
In Newton Newkirk’s ALL SORTS column Abe Watkins is praised as a near flawless weather predictor who often foretells snow rain or warmth by ear eye and touch. The piece recalls a hail incident that challenged his prophecies and adds satirical notes on chewing and public health with humorous asides about brown tail moths and dentistry.
A modern moral underlines caution in changing careers after the gambler story at Monte Carlo. The piece notes Charley Schwab’s prowess in steamship trusts contrasts with gambling missteps, warning against venturing into unfamiliar bets and illustrating the old school readers’ berry outing parable.
Vintage clothing sale notes various items including mohair petticoats with deep flounces in navy brown and black, chemises with lace and embroidery, gowns with fine material and embroidery, hand scalloped edges, and children's dresses with yoke bishop styles. Prices quoted show bargain discounts on cambric drawers and nainsook pieces.
A boy in a bush berry tale wanders from bush to bush and gathers few fruit, ending with the least. The moral is clear that one must stick to one base to succeed in life and toil. A fellow has to peg away on top of his own kopje to be a successful ice cutter.
Next Sunday firemen from the Waltham Veteran Firemen's Association and the regular department will meet at headquarters, march to Mt Feake Cemetery for prayers by Rev J F Langton, then to Grove Hill Cemetery to decorate graves. A detail will decorate Cavalry Cemetery graves Saturday and fireman flags will be placed. No church services this year, only prayers at cemeteries.
A letter to the Post's editor condemns cigarette sparks on street cars after reports of a dress ignited by embers and parasols burned. It urges smokers to switch to cigars and safer habits to prevent injuries in public.
The Cunarder Ivernia sails from East Boston today for Liverpool with 1225 passengers. She carries over 200 cabin and 900 third class travelers, an unusually large number for the season, mainly British Isles emigrants heading for a summer home after toil in the new land.
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