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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1903
Page
3
The Sunday Post yesterday printed 146 093 copies, a record high and up 603 from last week. Over eight months the Sunday total rose about 25 percent from 117 600 to 130 550, with a target of 150 000 in March as growth continues.
The article urges removing excessive embargo rules on warehoused wool in Boston. It argues that New England wool tainting a warehouse is implausible and that shipments of foreign wool with New England wool pose negligible risk. It calls for swift adjustment to ease trade restraints.
A Boston editorial argues state road expansion costs should be shouldered by localities, noting 4 to 5 million spent on roads and an annual 500 thousand appropriation. It urges shifting funds to harbor improvements while criticizing unequal tax burdens and proposing a Boston share be redirected from state roads to the harbor needs.
The Aldrich currency bill heads to the Senate with a strong majority but faces uncertain House concurrence in the narrow time remaining. Commentary warns the plan would shift surplus Treasury funds to banks backed by state and railroad bonds, expanding discretionary power of the Treasury and inviting corruption concerns.
The public urges the national financial officer to appear, stressing that this should not occur during the year when campaigns for a President nomination and election begin. The tone reflects concern over timing in a pivotal political period.
The House bill to curb harmful billboard advertising in parks faces delay in the Senate due to billboard trust pressure. Critics argue park commissioners would gain limited authority, but supporters insist the measure merely frees the public from the nuisance. The outcome hinges on political will to restrain outdoor ads.
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