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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
6
The article urges residents to cooperate with police in enrolling voters under a new law. It defends the police inquiry into names ages and occupations, arguing the process is lawful and necessary though controversial. It claims the enumeration should be complete and nonpartisan, with all citizens providing ready information.
The piece contrasts Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase with modern territorial growth. It cites vast land areas and outputs by Missouri Colorado and Iowa, figures gold production in Colorado, Montana metal wealth, and compares the purchase price to imperial acquisitions. It railbits on how current island possessions in Asia cost hundreds of millions to acquire and millions annually to police.
A newspaper note on the merger of Morgan interests with the International Mercantile Marine Company to supply ships for Britain. It says American capital funds the venture after Congress rejects navigation law changes. Directors to be majority English with ships bought from British lines sailing under the British flag.
A New Jersey corporation backs a Britain linked shipping merger that would put British ships, crews and flag above American interests. The piece condemns the alliance as unpatriotic, arguing protectionist laws should prevent foreign-built vessels from flying the British flag and joining the British navy.
The piece reports that claims of Russian demands in Manchuria are false and that Russia intends to evacuate within treaty terms. It notes Russia seeks to keep trade open with China while preventing territorial cession, and cites statements from St Petersburg and Pekin officials. It concludes with U S reluctance to get involved, pointing to its own imperial duties in the Philippines and trade interests in Manchuria.
On May day 1898 Dewey defeated Spain in Manila Bay ending centuries of Spanish claim. Five years of American rule followed. The piece questions whether a republic's spread and US governance brought progress or destruction to the Filipino people and their lands. It contrasts liberation from Spain with the imposition of an alien system, asking if this era advances or retrogrades humanity.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks state authorization to sell land on Boylston Street gifted for education. A 22 foot setback remains and no mechanical buildings may be erected. Proposals include Franklin Trade School or a new City Hall on the site.
Alfred W. Burton of Baltimore, a Technology senior, drowned in the Charles River today while canoeing. A companion was rescued.
Jared Jones, a taciturn Squigville Sunday school superintendent, nearly drowns after falling from a log in Sunnyville Creek. He survives and is celebrated by deacons who, in turn, plunge into the water, turning the spot into a village watering place. Investigators find the creek tainted by corn whiskey from an illicit still. moonshiners are arrested and their plant seized. Public pressure to release them fails, and Squigville Creek loses its appeal as a social or moral stage.
A reader recalls starting a curly hair tonic after long hair appeared to grow from short, stubby beginnings. The letter frames a personal testimonial about hair improvement following use of the product.
From the Transcendental School verse inviting Maud to visit a garden. The advertisement notes Sadik, Tailor at 4 Parks Block, Westfield, Massachusetts, with details of coat waistcoat and pants crafted.
An English traveler slips on an icy US sidewalk and sues the abutter. A judge awards 200 dollars 25 cents to the plaintiff while the attorney pockets 170 dollars 25 cents for fees and costs leaving the plaintiff with 25 cents. The Englishman questions the extra 2 cents as possible counterfeit.
For May 2 the text advises readers that a policeman knocks on the front door and asks for name age and residence as of May 1 1902. It emphasizes cooperation, not escaping via rear exits, and that the officer is simply performing duty.
A column surveys deaths and social happenings in Boston area society, including the death of artist J Wells Champney, personal gossip about Howell Hansel, Count and Countess Speck von Sternberg’s summer plans in Dublin NH, Harvard Professor Charles S Sargent’s Siberia trip, Porter’s Russia police misadventure, and police voter duties. It also recounts dog poisonings in Wakefield, apartment house fires and rescues, yacht America’s status, Hancock Tavern and Museum demolition, a Tech student drowning, the Clearing House gathering, Frederick C Murray’s marriage, Brookline sympathy for Water Commissioner Riley, Officer Haskins’ injuries, a North End mimic, and organist William A Finn’s rising talent.
Isaiah Young and Eunice McFarland Young, lifelong North Lamoine residents, marked 67 years of marriage. He born December 13 1810 and she born August 19 1815. their combined ages total 179 years. They have one child two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The Boston Post seeks the oldest married couple in New England based on combined ages. Readers should submit photographs and a 200 word sketch with birth and marriage dates, address, children count, and notable life details. Winning couple receives a Morris Chair and a Rocking Chair delivered prepaid.
Dorothy inherits about 150000 from Uncle John but must wed Jack Lester for the fortune. A staged parting joke reveals a second will making her sole heiress unconditionally. The duo name a boy after Uncle John to honor the joke and proceed with marriage.
Five vacancies will be filled on commencement day replacing Bonaparte Folsom Storrow Higginson and Gordon while one three year term opens due to Arthur Lincoln’s death. A mailed list of 22候 candidates includes Higginson Gordon Storrow and other Boston and New Bedford names with May 31 ballot deadline to Charles Walcott.
Political allies of ex congressman Keliher discuss urging the Election Board to remove Daniel H. Conry from the rolls claiming misregistration and wrong ward. Kellher denies intent while counsel trade barbed remarks over timing and rights as contest moves proceed.
May Day holiday observed by Cloth Hat and Cap Makers Union Local 7 with a banquet at Union Park Hall Washington Street attended by all 105 members. Leopold Baehr toastmaster. Speeches by H ingeruth 8 Avrahamson H Kramar H Roth and F Rosenfield. H Lax provided entertainment. Telegrams of goodwill from 28 local unions. Cap Makers Journal adopted as official organ.
A Boston notice states tailor John McArdle of 14 Bromfield Street was not the man sentenced yesterday for attempted assault on a woman. It notes there are eight men named John McArdle in the Boston Directory.
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