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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
6
Boston Post reports on Reotto's campaign stance and public messaging as a representative Democrat of New England, highlighting themes of reform, public engagement, and defiance of restrictive rhetoric in a period voice.
The article argues that Boston subways must be built owned and controlled by the city through limited term leases. It criticizes the Elevated Railway Company’s push for permanent rights via a deep tunnel and predicts public rejection if such a bill passes. It cites Governor vetoes legislative support and strong public opinion in favor of municipal ownership.
A renewed push in Congress seeks to pass the ship subsidy bill long blocked by Republicans. The effort hinges on party obligations and public interest, with Frye of Maine steering the measure and Hanna stepping back as McKinley era pledges linger unresolved. The outcome will reflect party loyalty versus broader public concerns.
The legislature weighs another chance to fix the license law to match its original intent. At yesterday’s hearing critics say the current text harms travelers and hotel patrons with no measurable public benefit, while supporters defend it as moral.
The House passed the Philippine tariff bill 66 to 6 after conference report approval. Three Republicans McCall, Littlefield, and Heatvole joined Democrats in opposing the compromise, underscoring a broader dispute over US authority over a subject people outside the Constitution and a challenging majority.
A terse line notes that ruling with a rod of iron by the Republican party caucus underscores a perceived fundamental weakness within the party. The comment frames enforcement style as a symptom of broader fragility in leadership and unity.
Massachusetts lawmakers consider extending park commissions authority to manage all public parks, trees, and shrubs on public grounds. The move aims at economy and efficiency, noting several cities already consolidated authority under general or local acts.
The Observant Citizen reports 27 vestibule cars tested this winter have performed well with minimal vision obstructions from snow. Frosting is easily prevented by window opening and alcohol washing. Interest grows in more vestibule cars next winter as Harvard students seek cheaper opera nights in Boston.
Robert Gorham travels to Boston after Gertrude Winters, his fiancée, enjoys a society season and flirts with Harry Chesley, a Harvard peer. Gertrude reveals Chesley is her cavalier, and Robert wrestles with doubt as he confronts public engagement and family ties at a theatre gathering.
The article notes a proposed public school on School street Roxbury with land bought from the Adams estate and ground likely this spring. It mentions Joe Wentworth, ex Dartmouth captain at Harvard Law School, coaching Case School at Cleveland next season. It recalls the Boston Massacre anniversary on State street and marks Exchange street as a memorial site. Also covers egg prices in Quincy Market, Prince Henry visit preparations, a baseball game in the West End, and light local anecdotes about dentists, publicity, and social figures.
A crowded sidewalk becomes a scene of sudden danger when snow dislodges from a five story height, bricks and ice cascading onto a passerby. Passersby react with shock and laughter as the victim suffers a harsh, unforeseen blow. The fragment hints at broader commentary on modern professions and social behavior.
E A Grazier publisher of the Boston Post announces new advertising rates effective March 1 to keep the front page clear of ads. A 60 cent per line semi prohibitive rate applies to front page spaces and preferred positions will be barred. The change aims to reform front page appearance once common in Boston papers.
The Boston Post announces that from March 1 semi-prohibitive rates will apply to advertising on the first page. Readers may welcome a Boston newspaper free of the usual disfigurements.
The Boston Post gains strength by barring first page ads with a semi-prohibitive rate, boosting its value as an advertising medium. Its circulation surged to about 160,254 daily in 1901 and 177,397 for four months ending January 1, 1902, making it the largest press operator in New England.
The First Division of the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks held its sixth annual banquet at the American House with about 17 percent attendance. W. W. Carpenter presided, Edward J. Ryan spoke, and C. L. Shaffer outlined plans for reclassification and higher salaries if passed by Congress. Major Bowans and Major Evans urged membership and lobbying. James Elliott reviewed the year’s progress. A Neapolitan quartet entertained. John B. Corbin led the effort with W. W. Carpenter and E. F. Upham on the committee.
Mrs. Inez Sprague wife of Rhode Island’s war governor is reported critically ill at Canonchet. The Sprague mansion has held past tragedies from Roscoe Conkling to Kate Chase Sprague and money troubles. Once a prima donna, she hosted lavish gatherings as mistress of Canonchet.
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