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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
5
The Boston Post, a historic Democratic paper in New England, served as a political voice with coverage of local affairs, national politics, and editorials reflecting party perspectives of its era.
The piece reviews municipal issues in Boston from March 3 1902. It highlights damage from Stony Brook depressions and the Huntington avenue contract decision. The Supreme Court ruling bars betterment assessments when contracts were split to dodge advertising requirements. It praises the decision as a curb on corruption and a warning for future administrations.
Rev A C Dixon of Ruggles Street Baptist urges a roof garden in a new Boston church, inspired by Round Top, aiming to create a city venue with green slopes and river views. The plan includes a 1600-seat Sunday school, gym, tracks, baths, and an employment bureau, funded by Daniel Ford legacy. money-raising is the next step.
The engineer John M. Wisker of the New York Central was indicted for manslaughter after a tunnel collision last January. The grand jury declined to condemn railroad officials despite a coroner’s verdict faulting the company for neglect and warning signals, prompting claims of class bias and justice neglect.
Inches of snow from February storms melted with March warmth causing early floods. Eastern rivers surged and ice dams formed, backing waters and creating widespread inundation and destruction across multiple states.
Skeptics must revise views after tests on the Cherbourg to New York trip. Messages from Cornwall station reached 250 to 1550 miles, and the signal S was heard at 2100 miles aboard the Philadelphia. This fivefold distance jump marks remarkable progress with future commercial potential.
The Observant Citizen March opens with mild weather and hints of early spring, advising readers to keep Ulster and mittens handy. Reports move through local moves, fireworks of city chatter, a street bicycle mishap, park progress concerns, street pianos in Mt. Vernon street, and social notes from Boston to Naples aboard the Commonwealth.
The Bingville Bugle clipping tells of a poet who drafts a poem titled Spring and sends it to an editor. After weeks of waiting, the piece returns with a sharp rebuke about metre and rhythm. The note mocks the poet’s feet not tracking. The clipping then shifts to an item about measles breaking out in our town.
The Bingville Bugle notes a measles outbreak crippling schools, with Dr Graves benefiting from the epidemic. It mentions Abner Kiser predicting early spring from robins, Simon Miller repairing a potholed board walk, and a Saturday feud two miles out the pike between Peter Holman and Nat Jones ending in bruises. Henry Hill recounts city life and a clerk job earning three dollars weekly. Ichabod Seever’s obituary is postponed, and quirky items on stage, eggs, and jokes punctuate the issue.
Paris marked the centenary with a ceremony transferring Hugo's former Place des Vosges house to the city for a Hugo museum. A 1200-voice choir, 1200 schoolchildren, and decorative lights illuminated the square as tribunes housed officials. The event featured a cantata and performances honoring Hugo's works.
Rev. William T. Crocker of the Free Church of East Boston tells the Episcopal City Mission meeting at Trinity Church that a well funded saloon run for the people could provide a playground and social space for boys and girls. He cites tenement housing and lack of playgrounds in East Boston as justification for a grand hall for recreation.
Frances Campbell Sparhawk portrays Stanton facing moral test as Copper stock rumors swirl. He resists selling after learning Lucile Netherby’s fate hinges on a potential proposal. A heart of romance and business ethics clashes with pressure from Mrs. Appleton’s circle and George Andrews.
In New York a Herald feature prints interviews with ex President Cleveland Yale professor Bourne and Buffalo’s John G Milburn on U S duties toward Cuba. Cleveland argues U S honor requires generous tariff concessions to Cuba and restoration of prosperity. Bourne warns against subordinating Cuba to protected interests and Milburn calls for swift tariff reduction. The piece ties Cuban policy to Republican concerns and mentions local transit lease issues and public franchise debates.
George Fred Williams writes in defense of Senator Tillman, praising his honesty and courage while denouncing a hostile press. He argues censure votes are driven by corrupt interests and contends Tillman should expose wrongs rather than hide them, urging Americans to judge by substance over appearances. Boston March 2 1902.
Mary McCarthy four spends first day with grandmother Mrs. Kelly in Roxbury after four days away from aunt Mrs. Hugh Dolan at 678 Freeport Street. Father takes her for a visit then returns. Dolan family opposes adoption talk, stating Mary has a good home and will stay with them.
A brief letter from a reader praising the Post for its stance against corporations and championing the common people, noting ongoing struggles in the era. The missive frames ongoing battles between the press and powerful interests.
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