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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
6
An exchange in Newton Newkirk features a mysterious disappearance. An old acquaintance asks if the person is dead and the response notes no notification of death. The fragment hints at an unresolved case and adds local intrigue.
The piece argues that blame for war atrocities in the Philippines lies with higher authorities then soldiers. It cites General Chaffee and General Smith, discusses General Order No 100, and condemns retaliatory policies while urging accountability at the Washington level. It also remarks on Bret Harte’s status in American short fiction and praises his early work as a classic.
Assessors in Boston are enumerating residents primarily for taxation. Those not found during May rounds will be struck from voting lists by election commissioners. Residents should report changes to avoid later fraud charges and ensure proper registration.
The article argues Bret Harte defined American literature through California gold rush fiction while noting his expatriation to London. It then shifts to a city news item where Aldermen seek street department employee lists, questioning the public interest and citing the city charter prohibiting Aldermen from involvement in employment and related contracts.
The death of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson ends a long, distinguished career marked by bravery and service from Annapolis graduation in 1860 to leadership in the Spanish War. His death closes a chapter of wartime strain and public controversy, with calls to honor his contributions in history.
The Observant Citizen notes a major revelation in music as Conductor Zach encores with the Florodora sextet, drawing an uproar from a large, well trained corps. Miss Fanny Adams announces engagement to George Barker Clark with a Boston wedding planned in June. Thunder storms begin their deadly work early this year with Friday night events in Randolph.
Avon's shade trees show strain as Sunday lightning fire threatens business district. Cadet Tommy Drew preps for marriage next month amid public congratulations. A Mr. Daniel Frank suffers a minor electric-car accident last Monday. Yachting season opens slowly but surely with fresh sails and brisk winds. Austro-Hungarian cruiser Szigetvar inspected. Boston crowd hears lectures on library and pronunciation debates.
A rough children’s vignette shows a mother paddling a boy after he eats preserves from a pantry. The incident ends with the boy crying and promising not to steal again, while unrelated street notes add a line about a placard at a meat market and stray thoughts on crime and charity.
In a Worcester park a man meets Veleda Burton, a Montrose native, who seeks to learn of Fred Kensworth. She reveals a long lost love and begs to be taken to him, and the reunion confirms they are the same couple from years past.
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