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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
6
The City Council debates selling 16 city real estate parcels at auction led by the mayor. The Marcella Street Home and land are seen as unproductive and costly, with questions about public loss and the need for an upset price to protect city value. Roosevelt’s views on patronage and office fitness are invoked in the discussion.
Coroner’s jury testimony exposes social corruption and domestic demoralization linked to the Buffalo case. The narrative portrays ruined family relations, murder, possible suicide, and a rise in divorce as the era’s moral failures. The piece cautions that unbridled passion leads to ruin.
The piece contrasts aggressive anti trust actions in Indiana and Illinois with milder local approaches. It cites Judge Kohlisaat issuing injunctions against 10 coal firms and operators, seeking to curb output and price coordination, while urging stronger legal remedies locally against Mr Baer's railroad coal conspiracy.
A historical column contrasts Theodore Roosevelt’s Civil Service reform era with his later presidency. It notes Delaware’s Senate leaders reaching an amicable office distribution deal, dividing postmasters by counties and naming William R. Flinn for marshal as party interests align with patronage.
The Metropolitan Park Commission presents plans for Nantasket Beach that are attractive but move too fast. While the state purchase was wise, development should be rational and gradual with authority to regulate streetcar service and lighting and a sufficient appropriation for public bathing amenities. Avoid costly boardwalk expansion for now.
Representative Donovan of Cambridge proposed a liquor adulteration bill while reciting several rum making recipes to the cautious House. The exchange drew laughter as he described methods including loose scraped leather and old boots, prompting exchanges with Boston opponent John Quinn and a dig at abstinence beliefs.
Malden authorities compensated Elphabet Thayer of Jacob street four hundred dollars after his property near the city quarry was damaged by noise and dust from the stone crusher beside his residence.
Newton Newkirk denounces Mephez Rashigra for ridicule in the All Sorts column while absent in Maine. He condemns a recalled Monday cartoon of a hen and a dated photo. He laments missing items, contemplates suit, and vows not to see Rashigra again.
A 1903 letter asks if Bostonians must leave theatres between acts amid a five act drama. The editor features humorous quips and readers’ notes from Andover Massachusetts and New York, including comments on taxes, poets, and overworked muffs.
A weekly note beginning January 1 1903 explains the daily “Things,” here for March 25. It discusses rubber known as caoutchouc from South America, its commercial use by Sir John Porthwaite, and a cautious note on pronunciation. It humorously mentions rubber’s presence in infants and even in people’s necks.
John Lovejoy of Milford and his wife celebrate 64 years of marriage after marrying January 19 1841 in Milford New Hampshire. He born February 24 1815 in Hebron she born November 2 1818. they raised four children two died young and two survive. Their son John farms in Claremont and Fred W a Pepperell physician.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit photos of the oldest married couple in New England. Include a 200 word sketch with birth and marriage dates, address, children, and life notes. The winning couple will receive a Morris Chair and a Rocking Chair delivered prepaid, with notice for photo submission dates.
Mrs. Jack Bemis discovers a mystery baby on her balcony that triggers a whirl of infidelity fears. A staged estrangement note prompts Jack to confront the scene at his club, but the plot ends with a playful revelation and a joyful reunion as the couple strolls away with their new “lover” in tow.
Charles W. Hunnewell, discharged Saturday as Cambridge plumbing inspector and who refused to surrender his keys without a hearing, relinquishes the post without contest. He delivered his keys to Building Superintendent Tracy yesterday at noon, saying he had been offered a better position.
The Legislature warned Boston coal dealers to provide books and figures or face action before the House bar. Senator Apsey believed the threat worked as dealers agreed to comply. Investigators vow severe steps if refusals continue, citing a 20 year old contempt precedent.
Secretary Moody after a two day survey selects Guantanamo Bay Cuba as the principal US naval station in the West Indies. He travels with Senator Proctor and Congressmen Cannon Foss and Gillett aboard the Dolphin. They plan to acquire about 20 square miles and build barracks dry dock and fortifications. The Dolphin will move on to Jamaica.
Wellesley College celebrates Miss Margaret E. Maltby now named adjunct professor of physics at Barnard College. She has taught chemistry at Barnard and earned a PhD from Goettingen in 1896 after studies at Oberlin MIT and abroad.
Wagner’s Lohengrin with Mme Nordica as Elsa and Mme Schumann-Heink as Ortrud draws a large audience at the Boston Theatre. Debutant Lohengrin tenor Anthes impresses, De Reszke and Bispham provide strong support, and Hertz conducts a solid orchestra as Die Meistersinger and La Traviata are announced for the matinee and evening slots.
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