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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
6
Lawmakers back municipal lighting and coal yards as steps toward public ownership. If amended, cities may buy private plants at cost without goodwill or watered stock, aiming to curb private monopolies while awaiting constitutional action and broader welfare.
Maine licenses non-resident hunters at 15 dollars with governor approval for issuing rules. Revenue targets 30000 dollars from an estimated 2000 outside hunters, funds used for moose and deer protection and crop damage. The plan includes coupons for carcass export and calls for better safety provisions.
The Havana ratification debate over the Cuban commercial treaty stalls as Congress delays action. The Senate vote technically ratifies but requires House concurrence and approval, leaving Roosevelt’s pledges unkept and prompting calls for a special session to finish the pact.
The War Department releases insular revenue figures for the Philippines showing customs receipts of 9,018,353 for the year ending December 31, 1902, up from 8,345,017 in 1901, 8,221,635 in 1900, and 4,572,362 in 1899. The data suggests a doubling over three years, yet the year-to-year gains are modest.
The observant citizen marks the vernal equinox and a stretch of springlike days. Observations range from fashioning planked load carriers on the Common to social notes on Dr Roland Brayton, crows near Winchester, and a snatch thief amid the noon time crowd.
The piece warns of looming strikes across textiles, steam railroading, and street railways, predicting severe trade losses and labor hardship. It champions peaceful conflict resolution via state conciliation boards, the Civic Federation, and capable labor leaders, urging arbitration as the first step toward lasting settlements.
A playful verse paints coming days with rising heat and thirst. It imagines soda flows, ice prices climbing, and a shirtwaist girl on the scene while Willie, in last year's Panama, heads out.
A Maine column reports Sam Hoover the guide found monster tracks measuring 87 inches. He plans to resume the chase at dawn with Newton Newkirk coordinating from Boston. The piece also previews future columns by Mephz Rashigra and notes postponement of the windy day feature.
The piece notes Johann Sebastian Bach born March 21 1685 and describes his early musical gifts his boyhood struggles singing in a choir and earning money for meals. It highlights popular ditties his Mass in B Minor Magnificat and other works as enduring classics.
Professor Herron of Iowa College will lecture at Faneuil Hall on Saturday night March 21. The talk, titled The Commune and Its Lessons, marks the Paris Commune anniversary and promises notable insights from a leading socialist speaker.
On a Mexican rail journey Philip Ashton confronts masked bandits who rob the sleeping car. Amid the chaos Alice Cross reveals a late husband, sparking Philip’s bold marriage proposal before rescue plans emerge with newcomer Mr. Fletcher.
Washington March 2 Secretary Hay released his reply to Argentina proposing joint action by American states to resist debt collection by naval force He states the United States prefers arbitration for unsettled questions and would welcome submission to an impartial arbitral tribunal.
A feature discusses the popular age riddle where Mary is twice Ann’s age and Mary’s age relative to Ann. It notes Mary is 24 and asks Ann’s age, saying the solution remains the same for different Mary ages and that the problem amuses readers while lightly teasing readers.
Bliss Perry editor of the Atlantic Monthly appears well started on the road to full recovery from a grip attack that struck him about a fortnight ago. He has been confined to his Mercer Circle Cambridge home since then until Thursday.
The 32d anniversary of the Paris Commune will be marked with a Sunday lecture in Paine Hall by Imolen Sanigl, author of the Socialist Almanac and related works.
Listings for boys and youths apparel emphasize durable, well styled clothing at reasonable prices. Junior suits to youths 19, including sailor, Norfolk, 2 piece, and 8 piece West suits, topcoats and raincoats with price ranges from 3 to 18 dollars.
Havana observers say the reciprocity treaty is practically dead after the U S Senate committee amendment blocks further duty reductions on sugar for five years. Cuban business leaders doubt ratification by the Cuban Senate and fear prolonged uncertainty in the sugar industry.
From imperfect readings of the treaty State Department officials doubt they can salvage the convention. Senate amendments, especially to the ratifying article, may cause the complete loss of the treaty. Conflicting clauses risk irreconcilable differences.
The Luce primary election bill moves to a third reading after a 73 to 52 vote, with only two Boston Democrats supporting it. Amendments were rejected as opponents pressed for killing the measure while Senate action remains undecided. The piece also notes votes on a holiday and statues at the State House and comments on municipal coal yards.
In Vinal Haven Maine Samuel Young 87 and Lyddia Young 78 have an aggregate age of 165. They married in 1847 and have three children, Thomas Jefferson 64 and James Madison 62 surviving. The Post invites readers to submit photos and a 200 word sketch of the oldest local married couple for a Morris Chair prize.
The Boston Post plans to honor the oldest married couple in New England with a fine Rocking Chair and a Morris Chair. The event showcases the paper’s recognition of longtime companionship and enduring family bonds deserving celebration.
Chicago March 20 A sensational 500 word classified plea asks for a medium sized house girl. The would be employer highlights home location a small family up against the Teamsters Union and promises salary and mutual admiration if the right servant applies. The plea ends with an invitation to come to their rescue.
President Henry Pritchett of MIT voiced strong support for creating a school of international commerce. He said the idea is inevitable and noted Germany already trains men for commerce, adding the world has not reached that stage yet.
Plans to plant wisteria and shrubs beside the new Harvard fence are now funded by a $15,000 bequest from G. F. Peabody of New York. Income from the donation is being used to carry out the work.
The Christian Scientists of Boston acquire six parcels in Back Bay adjoining the First Church to enlarge the church for growing membership. Title is held by the church board. E Noyes Whitcomb transfers 32 and 38 Norway Street with brick four story buildings and 6398 feet of land valued at 34000 dollars. Albert Metcalf transfers 40 and 42 Norway Street at St Paul Street with brick four story dwellings and 2914 feet of land valued at 16500 dollars.
The Roxbury City Guards marked their 119th anniversary at the Quincy House with Captain Frothingham presiding. Notable attendees included General N A M Dudley Major G F Quinby and many local officers. speeches referenced the G A R and Fort Warren.
John Barrett, commissioner-general of the St. Louis exposition, arrived aboard the Cedric after a world tour. He predicts strong Orient interest in the fair, noting China, Japan, Korea and Siam will show great engagement and that thousands of educated Chinese and Japanese will attend. Ceylon, Java, French colonies in Asia, India and others will exhibit.
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