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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
4
The column argues the Pleasant street widening mandate tied to the proposed tunnel is unnecessary and ripe for removal. It criticizes compulsory land taking as open to speculation and urges keeping the labor clause, while questioning taft era parallels and election timing rhetoric in the Philippines note.
A Reading police chief is urged to reveal the identities of automob ileists linked to a Main street crash. The editorial criticizes concealing drivers and condemns their flight from responsibility. It also discusses Secretary Root and the Arnold papers, arguing the secrecy harms Roosevelt era credibility and accuses Root of delaying disclosure.
The Cuban Congress grants amnesty to American citizens under sentences or pending proceedings. Three men, Rathbone Neely and Reeves, convicted of embezzlement in the Cuban postal system, face leniency after investigations by General Bristow. Senator Hanna aided legal review, drawing US and Cuban criticisms and questions about tariff favors.
Acting Governor Wright cables the War Department from Manila on May 23 stating peaceful conditions now prevail in the Philippines and that civil governments may be established outside the Moro country General Chaffee concurs The announcement is awaited to be confirmed but acceptance is urged without pessimism The report recalls the three year old Otis narrative and subsequent military reports from time to time
The column blends observations from Mt. Vernon street and Dracut street noting a water cart sheltering at the State House, an Illinois Audubon Society action, a lost gold watch near Ashmont, a bronze bust gift to Mme. Etta Edwards, umbrella superstition in theatre, a stray dog at the State House, a humorous tale of kindness, end seat hogs on transit, and weather woes affecting Boston horse parades. It ends with the death of Katherine Hickey, daughter of Sergeant Hickey.
Beat yolks of six eggs with sugar light and lemon juice and rind. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites with sifted flour by gentle motions. Bake one hour in a deep loaf. Hollow center, save removed portion. Fill with mashed sugared strawberries, garnish with whole berries, dust with sugar, serve with whipped cream. Alice Be Whitaker.
In Hardscrabble Hollow Hank Dewberry and Bill Hollingsworth faced off in a one hour pie eating contest. Hank ate 21.5 pies to Bill’s 19 before time expired. A chaotic finish included a punch from Sam Simpson and a water-heavy finish that temporarily endangered Hank. The event, held at the local store, awarded a 1901 calendar donated by Weathershby.
Dorothea and Elsie plot a mischievous voyage leaving husbands Cliff and Jack behind. The plan unfolds as Dorothea wrestles with trust and temptation, disguises are planned, and the two friends prepare to board the Ocean Queen for Riverside while their spouses sail away.
Dorothea and Elsie hatch a masquerade to fool their husbands on a voyage. Cloaked in brown veils and wigs, they spot Cliff and a companion, but a chance reunion reveals Jack, leading to laughter and a merry lunch as the party endures the comic prank.
The Senate will spend most of the week on the inter oceanic canal bill. Supporters of the Nicaragua route hope to vote next Saturday, but chances are slim. Senator Harris of Kansas opens the debate for Nicaragua, followed by others for and against. Senator Fairbanks has given formal notice of a vote on Wednesday. Hale may bring up the naval appropriation bill. The House plans consider Pacific cable and irrigation bills ahead of the Philippine government bill. The cable bill funds an American built and laid cable to connect insular possessions with the Pacific coast. Passage prospects are uncertain. Some House leaders may oppose the irrigation bill, but supporters are hopeful. All appropriation bills except the general deficiency bill have passed the House, with that one due next week.
The Rev Dr George H Hepworth native of Boston and former pastor of the Church of the Unity here died in New York. An editorial sermon writer for the New York Herald he covered famine Ireland 1880 and Armenia after the Sassoon massacre. Born February 4 1833 he served as Civil War chaplain to General N P Banks. He organized the Church of the Unity in 1858 and leaves a widow.
The funeral for Owen A. Lynch a Metropolitan Park police member will be at St Marys Church tomorrow at 9. A solemn high mass will be offered by Rev Francis J Glynn. Lynch fell ill about three years ago and died after a paralytic shock on Friday. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery West Roxbury.
A Philo Celtic Society meeting convened yesterday afternoon with Maurice Dineen presiding. John McGee James Drinan and D M Herlihy led a discussion on advancing the language movement while a musical program and live entertainment were provided by Gorham J J Ahern John King James Drinan and Patrick Casey.
The International Missionary Union held its annual sermon in Glifton Springs New York with Rev W A P Martin who served as chancellor of the Imperial University of Pekin during the Boxer uprising. He plans to return to China this fall and the afternoon service focused on Y M I C A work in home and foreign lands.
Louisville hosts the seventh annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men from Tuesday to Thursday. The group has about 4000 members representing capital of 1.3 million dollars and expects around 600 delegates to attend.
Secretary John J. Corrigan announces a meeting of the executive committee on Friday evening June 13 at 8 o clock. The gathering will be held at the B A A.
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