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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
6
Yesterday's anniversary in Boston drew crowds and a holiday mood with less noisy celebration. Officials led by Chairman Emmons reduced disruptive noise, while general business paused and Liberty Bell drew attention.
The Hon. Augustus P. Gardner denounces the party machine before the Essex Club, calling for discipline and loyalty to party leaders. He condemns independence in Congress, accuses colleagues of de moralization, and labels McCall and Littlefield as targets of his judgment. He previously claimed he sold his vote to secure Newfoundland treaty votes.
The House of Commons rejected Mr John Redmond's amendment despite a reduced government majority, signaling the land purchase bill may soon fail without a compromise. The core issue is how much the landlord receives versus what the tenant pays in rent purchases.
Censors in Constantinople object to a Bible edition by the American Bible Society due to a Pauline reference to Macedonia and demand designation as the vilayet of Monastir and Salonica. The piece contrasts this with American censorship of the Declaration of Independence in the Philippines and questions double standards.
The State House debated a 3 percent inheritance tax on estates over $10,000 passing via Probate Court. Supporters claim it reduces burdens on the poor and widows while targeting hidden large fortunes. Critics say exemptions are unfair and hope for broader, flat application.
A large crowd gathered at Euston station to bid Sir Thomas Lipton goodbye as he left London for Liverpool to board the Oceanic of the White Star Line. The mood was hopeful and festive with cheers and a singalong as Morgan and Harland & Wolff’s Webb joined Lipton’s party aboard the same train.
London June 16 King Edward expresses best wishes to Sir Thomas Lipton as he leaves for America for the great race in August. The message notes a prosperous journey and luck for Lipton and his team in the forthcoming contest.
Fire swept the basement and first two floors of a four story building at 48 and 50 Summer street last evening. William J. Taylor, restaurant keeper, and Jacob Kaufman, cloak maker, occupied parts of the building. Fire gained headway before firemen arrived and was checked after about thirty minutes of effort. Estimated total damage around 2600 dollars, with Mr. Taylor the principal loser.
Synopsis recalls yesterday’s Bunker Hill Day note as Stealthy Steve approaches Half-fed Redammit’s palace. He clutches his six shooter, longs for the Big Blue Diamond, and questions if this is the residence of Half-fed Redammit, Sultan of Hish-Hash, as a pair of eyes watches from the door slot.
Stealthy Steve enters a richly furnished reception hall with onyx and mother of pearl floor and gold filigree pillars. A tall, dark skinned Persian in livery greets him at the door as he presents his business card before the scene shifts.
James J Jaw P. S. I. Must See You at Once. The royal butler asks what business the visitor has. The sleuth replies he is a purveyor of current literature and is admitted after a formal delay. To be continued.
A letter warily questions Stealthy Steve, a Republican vice presidential prospect, while a Life magazine potato cartoon titled A Commentator riffs on his image. The exchange ages a public feud with Sanborn and editors moderating the satire about political personas and media.
Old Liberty bell of Philadelphia, guest of the city, highlighted during Bunker Hill Day. Noted quotes from Grover Cleveland, Carrie Nation, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt, Mary MacLane, King Edward VII, John Philip Sousa, and others accompany light witticisms about the bell.
The 15th annual convention of the International Union of Printing Pressmen and Assistants nominated for election tomorrow president M. P. Higgins of Boston and Frank Pampusch of Denver. Also named were first vice-presidents Er H Randall of Toronto William Rogerson of Chicago and John Dolan of Pittsburg. second vice-presidents Charles R Johns Newport Ky Joseph McGeary New York George F Kinney New York R J Unger Denver Thomas Kelley Boston and Charles Winnascott New York. secretary treasurer William J Webb Brooklyn. A resolution to fine unions 500 for admitting machinists was sent to the executive board and a plan to enforce equal scale within 100 miles was sent to the directors.
A Boston column catalogues a day of lively events from the city streets to Beacon Street construction, street car torpedo antics, and a notable farewell at Castle Square Theatre with Lillian Lawrence. A Charlestown night scene ends in comic misadventure while civic talk and Latin quotes color Speaker Myers remarks.
Peter Salem’s event featured Miss Nora E. Vaughn on piano, Don Juan Pinheiro’s address, and W. H. Richardson’s vocal solo. Yale’s William Pickens delivered the evening address on Colored Young Men, urging adherence to laws, morality, and God.
Eighty graduates in cap and gown mingled with eight thousand guests as Fay House and gymnasiums overflowed with laurel festoons, Japanese lanterns, and lavish decorations. Notables including Miss Emily McAvity and Miss Dororthy Soule presided while crowds admired gowns from white silk to blue peau de cygne in a campus pageant of refined celebration.
Bradford Academy celebrated its 100th anniversary with morning services at First Congregational Church. Hamilton Wright Mabie of New York delivered the historic address, Isadora Martinez led the chorus, diplomas and prizes were awarded by President Little, and a mammoth tent banquet concluded the three day centennial celebration.
Miss Alice Roosevelt spent Bunker Hill Day visiting the Lee and Lowell estates with a companion, enjoyed morning dog-chasing on Hammond Street, attended afternoon races at the Country Club, rode home with her aunts, and capped the day with a dinner party at the Richardson residence on Warren Street Brookline wearing a lemon satin dress with black lace.
A Boston terrier ran wild on Tremont Street near Pemberton Square last evening, drawing a panicked crowd. Officers restrained the dog after a brief struggle. the animal was sprayed with water to subdue it. The owner, claiming a license, faced questions as bystanders urged stronger action. Officer Kilgree sustained minor injuries.
After a day in Boston highlighted by a private dinner at the Algonquin Club and a royal banquet in Chinatown, Sir Chen Tung Liang Cheng expressed gratitude for Boston hospitality. He traveled via Andover, with Col. Stephen Nickerson and consular staff, to Washington last evening.
Bertram Bunton a Harvard student loudly claimed friendship with Commissioner Curtis as he argued with Lt. Jones at La Grange Street station. Patrolman Burgess searched him after Bunton, resisting, was restrained. two student would-be sureties were sent away to return later.
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