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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
7
The Boston Post lists rates for daily and Sunday editions and explains subscription terms. It notes that mail deliveries require advance payment, requests subscribers to provide current and future addresses, and states that money should be sent at the sender’s risk not to cash. Checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company and the editor is E A Grozier.
The Common Council rejected the Aldermen's 15,930,665 dollar appropriation and passed the Dolan bill cutting nearly 190,000 dollars. It preserves essential funding for the fire and police departments, avoids a year end deficit, and urges Aldermen to accept the measure or face tax hikes.
The article argues for removing the one eighth cent per pound tariff differential on refined Cuban sugar. It contends the differential protects trusts and burdens other industries. With raw sugar duties reduced, the old justification lapses and refiners would have to share gains with the public.
A report alleging a Danish agent named Christmas seeks 19 percent commission on the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The piece urges a full investigation into possible bribes paid to members of Congress and others, while noting the charges are vague and potentially more damaging to Denmark than to any party in the U S. The article calls for a committee probe to establish facts and avert sensationalism.
The piece discusses a rumor that General Leonard Wood may command the U.S. armies under a new regime, with the president able to elevate him under existing conditions but requiring unusual steps. It notes a proposed military reorganization that would ease such promotion and mentions President Roosevelt and General Miles as context, framing the issue as a potential object lesson.
The article compares General Miles a veteran commander with General Wood an army surgeon turned administrator. It notes Miles's long service and practical stance on army reorganization, while highlighting Wood's Cuba work and administrative value. The piece treats each general's strengths and possible missteps in Senate testimony.
Hearings reveal the main beneficiary would be the Porgy Trust with nets along the coast. Local fishermen oppose the measure and the Post backs their livelihoods over summer leisure. The best course, the editorial argues, is to kill the bill.
News in brief from Boston area society and city life including park work on State House Park Bowdoin street building finishes and hill changes general Warren monument progress at junction of Warren Regent and St James streets Roxbury Patriots Day celebrations at Bunker Hill school hall and vaudeville by Father Mathew society theater figures at Vendome auction artists' table for Actors' Church Alliance a woodpecker incident at Forest Hills Cemetery and a Cambridge Board of Aldermen hearing a punctuality scheme at Forster School Somerville Zane will case linked figures and social club reception with performers and clergy observations on local affairs
The earnest Socialist members and Representative Carey work in a businesslike fashion, challenging both Democrats and Republicans. They are serious, sensible legislators, not long-haired radicals, setting an example for their party peers. A Dorchester club named The Rounders formed after a yacht trip, later officially adopted the name, and now prepares for a second dance after a successful first year and a half.
An alleged railroad contractor Nelson, arrested in St Joseph Missouri on bigamy charges, claims to have 13 wives across Chicago San Francisco Des Moines New York Sumter St Louis and more. The piece mixes satire about the number 13 with editorial quips and unrelated notices from Fourth Estate.
Fashion's latest fancies mirrored in our new menswear. Topcoats offer short box coats and long overcoats with black and white effects. suits show wide variety. Prices range $10 to $25. Saturday busy in Boys Dept. Come early for Easter furnishings, hats, shoes for boys too.
Berlin reports Prince Henry praised President Roosevelt for frankness energy and cordiality during his U S visit. He noted American crowds are well behaved and self controlled. He lauded West Point cavalry as likely the best in the world and praised new navy ships as flawless models.
Richmond Va March 27 Democratic constitutional convention members agreed to a plan to appoint women as notaries public. The move reflects gender inclusion in official civil service roles discussed in the session.
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