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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
6
The notice lists One year subscriptions at $1.50, six months at 75 cents, three months at 40 cents for The Sunday Post, with daily rate options. It notes address updates, second class mailing, and payment terms including prepayment and non cash payments. Editor publisher E A Grozier signs off.
The special coal committee urges allowing a public vote on municipal coal yards and calls for a constitutional amendment. Legislation would enable cities to seek voter approval next year, then statewide in 1904, to determine if towns may operate coal yards as a public utility. The piece argues this slow, legal path mirrors past public works like water works.
The piece argues against a new Boston police commissioner launching a “campaign against vice” as a political fad. It notes that past commissioners used raids evictions and prosecutions to gain favor, but such campaigns failed to exterminate immorality and only earned applause from the ignorant. The author doubts Emmons will embrace this ineffective role, calling it cheap sensationalism.
Officials and officers in Boston discuss the meaning and impact of a new commissioner's effort to reform the city. The piece argues against flashy campaigns and favors steady, rational influence to curb vice.
An editorial argues against a proposed quarter million dollar state funding for gypsy moth extermination. It questions state responsibility versus local tax burdens and urges local municipalities to bear costs and take direct action rather than centralized state control.
Leading members of the Boston Coal Club threaten to bring the question of the anti trust bill's constitutionality before the Supreme Judicial Court. The piece argues the measure is a general reform, not partisan or class legislation, and urges enactment to test the power of the people to curb extortionate monopolies.
Boston readers weigh in on a bill shifting dog license fees from police to a city fund. Critics call the police fee practice an unfair perk, urging Beacon Hill to pass the bill promptly to end the revenue source for officers.
A mixed verse and humor column featuring poems about forgetting poetry and May queens, follies on wealth schemes, and brief quips about weather and politics. Includes satirical lines from a variety of mock dialogues and snippets about spring, bread, and public life.
The Post reveals it has secured all rights to a new blood curdling serial featuring Stealthy Steve the Six-Eyed Sleuth as the star. The full title of the hair-raiser is to be announced in upcoming issues.
The first instalment of Quest of the Big Blue Diamond will appear in this column on Monday May 11. The author requests anonymity for now. The piece promises high heart interest and fidelity to nature, surpassing Bjorn Bjimson's Tracked to His Doom. Brace yourself for the first chapter next Monday.
A syndicated feature recounts Roosevelt on a New Mexico train meeting Indigenous leaders who challenge his message with frank talk and humor. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek riddle about billboards and board bills, illustrating the paper’s light editorial humor.
Mr and Mrs Silas Spear of Keene New Hampshire celebrate long lives with strong health and civic involvement. Spear born January 9 15808 in New Salem worked as a boot and shoe maker and foreman in several shops. Lois Stevens Spear born March 28 1818 Warwick Massachusetts taught 50 schools and is beloved by pupils. They married November 6 1861 and had two daughters. one died at 22 the other has a son and a daughter with three children each. Both are active Christians.
Observers note a mayoral veto affecting Ringling Bros circus and shortening the season to one week. Other items mention late-festivity shifts, theater plans at Globe Theatre, and local news from Boston in a period-column style.
No photographs received after 6 p m Wednesday May 6 1903 can be considered or entered in this competition. After publishing as many photographs as the Post can find room for the announcement of the oldest couple reported will be made and the easy chairs forwarded with compliments of the Post.
Y M C A held a four month winter tournament awarding medals to 67 competitors. George A Neville topped the all round with 239 points, followed by E S Chapman 206 and Jonathan Story 187. Team No 2 led by Neville won with 61 points while Team No 3 captained by Kennington was second. A Grand State inter Y M C A meet is planned at Wood Island Park in June.
North Andover May 5 A notable event at the home of Hon Moses T Stevens as he and Mrs Stevens celebrate their golden wedding A reception ran from 8 to 7 with guests from New York Boston Ware Lowell Lawrence and Andover among others The Rev Francis C Williams who officiated 50 years ago attended today Employees of local mills were treated to banquets
The New York World reports Massachusetts Republicans pass a law giving voter qualification to a Republican State Police Board in Boston, sparking protest from Mayor Collins and other leaders. The piece warns of a possible electoral backlash and notes past opposition by Gov. Bates and Odell to centralized registration.
Walter Baker Sanitarium lists address at 524 Warren St Boston established 1892 with focus on treating drink habit morphine cocaine and other drug addictions. Emphasizes privacy and confidential communications invites in person mail or phone requests for illustrated booklet headed by Medical Director Norman R Miller and Treasurer Henry M Fowler.
The Board of Aldermen delayed the confirmation of George A. Crocker as city treasurer, 7 to 6 with four Republicans and two Democrats voting for confirmation. Alleged political machinations in Ward politics and pressure on Alderman Flanagan influenced the outcome, with Bresnahan aiming to indefinitely hold the nomination. The salary would continue as the issue lingers until the mayor returns.
Boston Hebrew residents move to aid Keshineff victims after reports of a three day riot with many killed wounded and left homeless. Funds will be raised at Orthodox and Reform synagogues and a mass meeting in Faneuil Hall is planned with Harvard students issuing an appeal.
The Memorial committee of the Boston City Council allocated funds for Grand Army posts and other groups. Each of the 16 Grand Army posts will receive 400 dollars totaling 6400. The Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association gets 400 dollars and Spanish War Veteran camps 250 each. Some groups were left unfunded pending a potential funds increase.
Judge Fassett voided the will of Rev. Henry L. Edwards ruling interlineations and erasures after execution invalidated. Halley Winslow Edwards, the son, was largely disinherited as the estate of about $60,000 passes to other beneficiaries. This marks the first such will invalidation in Hampshire County in almost fifty years.
Advertisement claims customers should invest in clothes with confidence and satisfaction guaranteed. Promotes spring suits with prices from $10 to $25 and promises full refund or suit kept if the customer is unhappy.
Lang-To and Tien-Sen flee through a muddy river on a raft pursued by horsemen. As the raft nears danger, Lang-To carries the girl toward safety and death. A rock and a massive stone wall of the Great Wall loom as the river destroys them, promising a hoped-for heaven together.
King Edward arrived at Portsmouth this afternoon from Cherbourg as forts saluted and ships manned. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with the king aboard, left Cherbourg for Portsmouth escorted by a British squadron and greeted by cheering crowds.
The funeral for Bessie M wife of William B Myrtetis occurred after her death on Saturday at 28 Lambert Avenue Roxbury. Requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev F Moyland at St_Vivians Church and interment followed at Holyhood Cemetery.
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