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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1903
Page
4
The Sunday Post reports a record 149,661 complete copies sold, surpassing all previous Sundays by 799. The paper notes year over year gains of 14,161 since January 1903 and 28,661 since six months ago, hinting at a near 150,000 target and a continuing rise in readership.
The March 17 anniversary of Boston’s evacuation by the British is celebrated as a pivotal moment in the War of Independence. Although no shots were fired, the British withdrawal ended foreign occupation and secured Massachusetts from invasion, a notable political and symbolic victory.
Boston Merchants Association cites Massachusetts and national fire insurance data for 1902 showing premiums at 15.7 million with losses of 6.2 million, signaling strong profitability. The figures, split by stock and mutual companies, underline why a 25 percent rate increase is viewed as unreasonable and extortionate.
The Board of Estimate and Apportionment backs a municipal electric lighting plan for New York City. They anticipate favorable estimates, plan design, and Albany legislation before session end, hoping a citywide experiment will set an example amid gas and private electric firms.
Governor Bates urges a large appropriation for Massachusetts at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The State Senate backs $100,000 as a substantial amount, urging the House to follow. Dignity and patriotism back liberality, with commercial interests pressing representation in the Southwest market.
The text notes that unanimity in sustaining the larger appropriation suggests the House will likely view it favorably. It implies strong support and anticipated approval from House members.
The quarterly dividend to Standard Oil shareholders equals £20 per share, with $20,000,000 distributed and a projected $40,000,000 on $100,000,000 capital if the rate persists. Critics say profits are extorted from consumers during a coal and fuel shortage, alleging monopoly power and price hikes to profiteer.
The Observant Citizen notes gray squirrels reappearing on the Tremont street mall drawing hundreds who toss food and watch their antics with no harm. Evacuation Day celebrations rise on 2a South Boston with hopes the weather stays fine. Captain Wadsworth and the Hancock Tavern era are recalled as demolition nears.
Gwendoline Stewart of California tells London audience that the American housewife who does her own work is not a domestic slave. She cites rubber footwear cleaning ironed knives electroplated equipment and a door answering stance as parts of a modern servantless household. Stewart favors hiring servants on fixed hours like factory workers.
The British Veteran Association of Boston names three new honorary members all Victoria Cross recipients. Lieutenant-Colonel William Hope, Surgeon-Major T. Egerton Hale, and Captain H. M. Jones are celebrated for their combat gallantry.
Dahlgren Post 2 of the G A R backs Colonel J Payson Bradley for junior vice department commander at the upcoming State department encampment as its chaplain seeks the nomination.
Readers from Massachusetts share dated anecdotes on extraordinary rain days. Entries range from June 7, 1867 to August 12, 1902 and include Berkshires to Boston Harbor, with notes of flooding and flooded structures.
A mix of rumor about a murder arrest in Buffalo and light anecdotes. Items discuss a preacher’s sermon, a snail tale, a poet warding off forgetfulness, observations on vanity, and news of General Uribe’s repeated obituaries, all in a clipped newspaper brief.
A short historical note recalls Julius Caesar dying in 44 B C as Brutus stabbed him on the Senate steps. The tale includes Caesar’s famous line Et tu Brute and mentions his crossing of the Rubicon and a comparison to George Washington crossing the Delaware.
A long list of fabrics priced at 29c to 75c per yard, featuring 38 to 50 inch all wool materials. Includes Homespun, English Granite, French Cashmere, Venetian, Broadcloth, Cheviot, and various plaids and novelties. Describes colors, widths, and sale values for Spring.
Catalog listing introduces spring linings in multiple fabrics and colors. Notes widths from 24 to 86 inches, with regular prices from 9c to $1.00 and discounted prices such as 79c for taffeta and other silks.
Advertisement notes women’s hosiery on third floor centre with full fashioned lace lisle hose in black slate navy cardinal cadet and cadet colors. Includes 25c regular quality and 75c imported lace lisle hose with lace effects and double sole, heel and toe.
Premium lisle thread ribbed vests advertised with low neck and sleeveless styles. Extra fine ribbed design features 19 to 25 cent price range, noting imported lisle thread and attractive hand crocheted detailing.
List of cleaning brushes with varied prices including dust brushes, hair brooms for hardwood floors, stair brushes, round dusters, wall dusters, scrub brushes, sink and bottle brushes, hearth and window brushes, stove brushes, and related mittens. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars.
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