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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
7
The Boston Post, a leading Representative Democratic paper in New England, voices urgency for reform across the region. It argues for stronger party unity, ethical standards, and concrete actions to advance progressive policies amid escalating political tension.
Boston editorials back replacing delegate conventions with direct primary nominations to curb fraud and align with voter will. The piece cites Luce plan, cautions on state and county hurdles, and argues the reform would benefit Congressmen and state lawmakers, urging legislative action. It also notes mounting costs and casualties of the South African War and calls for American urging of peace.
The post check system by C W Post would retire five, two and one dollar bills and substitute payable notes usable as currency and by endorsement as personal checks. Payees sign on receipt to collect at the named office, forging signatures being a penitentiary offense. The plan aims to ease money transfer by mail, reducing robberies and giving many a private bank like access to the Treasury.
The Republic of Cuba moves toward self rule as the United States plans to withdraw military presence on May 2 and install President Palma. Observers question whether Cuba will sustain independence given constitutional constraints and unmet U S promises. The outcome hinges on Washington’s policies and Cuban governance.
If the government is ready to withdraw the banishment decree and treat with Boer leaders for peace on a civilized basis, there is a chance to end the horrors and the shame of the conflict that has raged.
A comment on Nelson A. Miles facing pressure to retire amid political moves in Washington. The piece cites Miles’s Civil War service, rise to lieutenant general, and clashes with Alger bureau staff and Theodore Roosevelt. It notes Miles must retire at age 64 under regulations, with public reaction anticipated.
The Observant Citizen notes a large female audience at Symphony Hall for Mme Calve, who despite a soprano slip on an encore, recovered with a full note. It also highlights local civic notes from Governor Crane, Mayor Collins, and busy Superintendant Donovan, plus a Somerville High Alumni rehearsal and other city items.
Garnett Y. Clark, Boston from Baltimore for the Zane will case, a corporation lawyer, is mentioned as reading about the comfortable life in the old seaside mansion. He dined Monday night at the Algonquin Club. Joseph Zane could be moved from the almshouse to wealth through the case.
A Chicago brief recounts a playful sest of verses and a real tale of Mrs. Mary Grady who feeds a stray goat for weeks. The neighborly saga includes a fake owner, a $42.20 bill, and the goat’s growing appetite as it chews through rainspouts and house paint. The column wittily threads rhymes with urban curiosity and light social satire.
The Rev. S. H. Hilliard, secretary of the Church Temperance Society of Boston, delivered his stereopticon lecture The Life of Christ at the Boston Industrial Home corner of Davis street and Harrison avenue last evening. The chapel was crowded with the inmates who were delighted with the talk. Superintendent T. D. Roberts sang.
Harvard University is invited by Oxford University to send two representatives to celebrate the Bodleian Library’s 300th anniversary. The Bodley Library, founded by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1602, will mark the opening celebration on October 8 and 9.
Washington March 25 Roberta Marie Wright daughter of Denver mayor is chosen as sponsor for the cruiser Denver to be launched mid April. Selection made by contractors Neafle Levy of Philadelphia.
Directors of the Handel and ayain society adopted resolutions on the death of Dr J Baxter Upham longtime president from 1851 to 1870 who died in New York. The note praises his services to the society including the permanent fund established in 198 and his work promoting music in Boston public schools.
A renaissance lace table setting with yellow iris candles frames a spring dessert. The recipe details lemon sherbet prep, cooling, freezing, and serving in champagne glasses, with steps for lemon rind infusion and ice salt packing. Authored by Alice E. Whitaker.
Amelia Corey recounts Tennys, an American heiress, torn by illness and betrayal as she travels from Back Bay to England. After a string of separations and a revelation of Sydney Goodwin’s deceit, Tennys endures poverty abroad and returns to Boston where she reunites with Sydney, choosing love over hardship.
At a Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association gathering Mrs. Mary A. Livermore presided as a resolution was adopted urging the Legislature to enact a law requiring mothers to join guardians of their children alongside their husbands. Mrs. Harriet spoke on Margaret Fuller. The next meeting on January 8 will feature Miss Wildstein of Australia.
Major General Elwell S Otis closed his active career due to age and will retire. He is succeeded by Major General MacArthur in the Department of the Lakes at Chicago while he led Manila operations. The War Department issued a general order praising Otis for Civil War service and his Manila administration.
Clinton officials confirm the Bigelow Carpet Company may lay conduits across School and Main streets after a yearlong review by the gas and electric light commissioners and the State board.
Simplicissimus, a Berlin illustrated journal, prints a controversial drawing showing Miss Alice Roosevelt at sea in an open boat with a large hog in one end and herself standing in the other holding a pig wrapped in the Stars and Stripes. The inscription reads We reverence your princes you must admit our hogs.
Reverend A A Berle argues for district option as the sensible path in liquor licensing reform. He warns without relief the license system will face general attack and urges the Legislature to pass measures like Senate Bill 55 and 65 to prevent future calamities. He writes from Somerville at 145 Central Street urging public vote access and fairness.
A Somerville resident asks the editor for space to air grievance against the Board of Health. He notes 10 years in Hudson street, purchased a home with plans to build a stable, pays high taxes, and sees four new arables nearby while his own building request is denied without explanation. He cites perceived arbitrary authority and unfair treatment by local officials. He ends with a personal reflection on divine justice.
In a Post letter dated March 2, a Democratic House member urges Coargreas to appeal to the British government for humane peace with the Boers. The writer questions US self-criticism while facing its own issues in the Philippines and calls for fair play.
A letter argues against a proposed cat license bill urging that licenses and collars burden the poor and small wage earners. The writer says licensing should be optional by locality, to avoid harming farmers with multiple cats and notes potential rat and mouse problems from fewer cats.
The Guild of St Elizabeth plans a large prize whist in the ball room suite of the Hotel Somerset on April 1 from 2 to 6 pm. Tea will be served at 5 pm by the guild’s young ladies in the banquet hall. Ten prizes are donated by individuals and firms supporting the guild’s work.
Andrew J. Lloyd and Co advertises in town two stores at 323 Washington St and 310 Boylston St selling Iver Johnson truss frame bicycles. The notice invites customers to compare sales over Johnsons at 163 Washington St.
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