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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
6
The first day’s offerings to the fund for the families of Monomoy’s heroic lifeboatmen show generous local impulse and promise broad support. The Humane Society of Massachusetts will administer the trust to provide for widows and children, framed as a civic duty beyond mere charity.
The grounding of the Commonwealth highlights the need for a deeper wider Boston Harbor channel. A $3.6 million river and harbor bill before Congress would extend the inner and outer channels to reach Charlestown and Chelsea bridges, including navy yard and wharves. Steamships grow larger. deeper water aids cheaper transportation and faster passages, helping Boston remain a key export outlet.
The Boston Common Council faces a crucial budget choice as the annual appropriation bill risks exhausting city revenue and boosting taxes. The Dolan measure trims more prudently, protecting police and fire funding while reducing overall levy. Support for the Dolan plan could mark disciplined economy under the new administration.
The House backs a 2 percent cut from Dingley rates for Cuba through 1908, deemed far too small by critics. President Taft, Wood, and opponents warn a 60 percent cut is needed to protect Cuban industry, warn of veto and broader consequences for Cuba’s recovery.
The Senate passage of the Hanna ship subsidy bill splits Republicans and signals revolt against the Hanna McKinley regime. Iowa Wisconsin and Vermont senators vote against the measure, freeing their House allies from party obligation and threatening to kill the subsidy in Congress.
Speaker Henderson from the same state as Senator Allison resists the subsidy bill, fighting against it to the end. The Speaker holds power to block the measure if he decides to act.
A gale and icy sidewalks hindered movement at Park and Beacon yesterday. Fray caused by a blast knocked a man off balance and sent his temper soaring, while a Washington street hatter faced glass vandalism and nearby bootblacks organized a North End league for discipline and skill development.
A street closure due to a quagmire is noted alongside social and police chatter. Massachusetts Bicycle Club hosts a stag whist with prizes won by McGregor Riddell Oxley and Tuttle. Rev James H Conlan meets Admiral Schley. a patrolman injury and strike settlement are mentioned. Roxbury W A A hosts a party for W C Harris with toast by C R Lynch.
A collage of weather talk, Geronimo lore, and vaudeville quips runs through a 1900s style column. The piece lampoons Patricia era weather, quotes a trial-tinged Apache tale, and blends comic sketches with quick news jabs and stagey dialogue.
The railroad commissioners opened a hearing on Concord and Boston Street Railway Company plan to issue 50000 dollars in bonds. Engineer Turner reviewed construction details after initial appraisal by Hodges suggested discrepancies totaling over 11000 dollars in costs such as switches walls masonry and other items. The line lies within Waltham and connects with Lexington and Boston rail lines.
The board examined figures lowering land damages from 5000 to 76000, finding Hodges misled by engineer Mansfield who admitted giving a misleading valuation. Swasey and Cummings, connected to the road, aided the inquiry as vouchers for construction payments were demanded. Adjournment followed with plans to notify the company of further board wishes.
The California Supreme Court invalidates the trust clause in the will of the late Senator James G. Fair. Distribution to the deceased senator's children will begin immediately. The estate is valued at about $20,000,000.
Haverhill reports Congressman William H. Moody in his new post as Secretary of the Navy with a public reception at City Hall drawing about 2000 attendees. Moody, recently appointed, attended the event to mark his role and greet constituents.
Washington on March 19 reports that the bills of the physicians who attended President McKinley have been received and will be transmitted to Congress at an early date.
A two layer white cake recipe with raisin filling and boiled frosting. Instructions cover butter sugar milk flour baking powder and egg whites to create light batter and glossy frosting. Includes optional cut portions and flavoring with lemon or vanilla. Alice E. Whitaker.
The April Missionary Herald notes frequent reports of disturbance in parts of the Turkish empire and possible serious local unrest. It cites a planned massacre in Diarbekir near Harpoot, suggesting historic violence could recur in this region.
Beatrice 8 Sweet of Lowell narrates a curious tale where Romeo Jones uses observation and deduction to unravel Jenkins's movements from Salt Lake City to New York. Dolly, tracking Jenkins, follows to Jerome Park and the stables, but Jenkins escapes. a bucket flips, and Jenkins is found soaked in a well with a dripping face.
Members of the Boston Teachers Club and local parents met at Girls High School on West Newton Street to hear Bishop Lawrence, Rev Joseph H Rockwell Jr, and Frank A Hill urge closer school home ties. They urged parents to trust teachers, cooperate for children’s intellectual and moral growth, and support a shared duty in education. A reception followed with Miss Emeline E Torrey overseeing the tables.
Miss Caroline A Hutchins of Malden married Edward T Harrington of Lexington at Hutchins home 70 Belmont Street Boston. Ceremony under American Beauty roses with bridal chorus from Lohengrin. They plan Southward honeymoon and will reside in Lexington, with Mr Harrington a Boston broker.
Miss Bessie Herbert Stark married Assistant Naval Constructor William Pierre Robert at the bride’s Beacon Street home. The ceremony, small and quiet, was conducted by Rev. Philo W. Sprague. The couple left for San Francisco before sailing to Hong Kong Yokohama and Cavite for the husband’s duty.
The Rev Dr McElveen received a telegram noting that Mr Jenkins returned an unopened letter received posternay, action taken without knowledge of another committee member. The committee members sign urging the letter be sent to Professor Jernberg and express deep regret.
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