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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
6
A vivid call warns against governing under whims and partisan notions, asserting that public protest will reach the State House if such approaches prevail.
The article questions a sensational claim of dynamite found in baggage on the steamship Umbria at New York. It notes lack of motive and suggests the danger may be overstated while acknowledging the intriguing unexplained details. No evidence of explosive caps is reported.
The letter argues to attach a referendum to the Boston gas consolidation plan. It stresses that the issue affects Boston residents only and concerns valuable local franchises. The writer urges lawmakers to submit the bill to the people, warning a veto if the referendum is omitted.
The Boston Sunday Post reported a Sunday circulation of 154266, beating all prior issues by about 1500 copies and exceeding every other Boston Sunday paper by around 40000, except one. Advertising reached 914 columns, the largest ever for a single edition. The 48 page issue balanced news and features with lavish color work and costly electrotype plates.
The Luce bill for joint caucuses is discussed in the Senate with emphasis on keeping Boston’s referendum and avoiding favoritism. Supporters urge straightforward reform toward primary elections while warning the measure risks defeat if its provisions offend other communities and fail thorough public scrutiny.
The piece argues the United States should not join England and Japan against Russia over Manchuria. It questions Russia’s trustworthiness, cautions against war, and urges peaceful diplomacy to protect trade and avoid entangling alliances as global tensions rise.
The editorial urges large rewards to spur action in capturing Miss Sturtevant’s murderer, praising police for defending citizens and warning against impunity. It notes darkness and neighborhood quiet as challenges but insists justice must prevail to deter future violence in the metropolitan district.
Largely attended funeral services for Charles Mann, longtime Dorchester resident, were held yesterday at 2:30 PM at his home 15 Greenbrier Street. The Rev. G A Phinney of the Dorchester Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. Burial followed at Old North Cemetery near Columbia Road and Stoughton Street.
All persons who read the serial Quest of the Big Blue Diamond are warned they do so at their own risk.
A broad look at the Chicago laundry strike shows major city laundries shut and soiled linens piling up. The piece argues labor disputes burden innocent residents and humorously suggests wearing nonwashable collar options while advising self reliance in cleaning. It also notes a church anecdote about Bishop Cheshire and a farmer with two wives buried in a churchyard.
A verse warns of a dangerous man hidden behind a benign garden scene. The speaker cautions readers about a fiend in human form prowling past terraced lawns and spring attire. The lines blend eerie menace with vivid suburban imagery and a chilling persona.
Ithaca May 10 Professor J T Hunt dean of the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University has accepted the professorship of agronomy in the Cornell University College of Agriculture. Professor Roberts retires in June and his chair will be divided among two or three professors with Hunt as the first appointee. Professor Bailey has already been named director of the college.
The column surveys residents travelers and officials including Linn B Porter returning from South America with literary gains, Thomas J Gargan home from Europe aboard the New England, and Colonel Darling juggling law, US marshal duties, social life, and riding lessons. It notes Wellesley May 2 play The Sad Shepherd, Inspector Mahoney ill at 11 Rutland Street, the Kingdon burial on Lake Winnipesaukee, Rescue Mission services drawing crowds, Everett police antics with a makeshift cell, a Tremont Street Children’s Mission anniversary, and ongoing city park, transit, and street maintenance concerns.
Gaspar Cronin 16 hires a canopy top buggy at 11 p m Saturday and with seven companions tours Chelsea Everett and Malden then returns to Chelsea where he is arrested on Everett avenue for overdriving a collapsing horse. The seven boys receive a severe lecture and are released.
In North Reading Mr and Mrs Sylvester Eaton exceed 180 years combined. Married 66 years ago by Rev Lemuel Willis they share long lives with active interests. Mr Eaton, 89 or 90, remains physically active and fond of outdoor sports while Mrs Eaton, born Oct 9 1810, is frail mentally. The couple have four children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
No photographs received after 6 p m Wednesday May 6 1903 can be entered. After publishing as many photos as space allows the Post will announce the oldest couple and forward the chairs with the papers compliments.
Dr Heber Newton resigns from Stanford University and moves to campus rooms as trustees reveal mixed feelings over the dispute with Mrs. Stanford. The row centers on church work and music with Dr Jordan cited in the disagreement. Newton plans to issue his side before leaving for New York in early June.
Tolstoi reports better health this spring than in 19 years and says he has fully recovered. He finished two autobiography chapters on his childhood and plans more, with daughters reading daily and he noting nightly card games, including the game wint.
It is probable the Board of Aldermen will not act today on the reappointment of City Treasurer Crocker. Mayor Collins is away, leaving the Aldermen free to delay. Democrats show little interest to push action, so a definite decision may wait for the Mayor's return.
The 6th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ginepra was observed last evening at 29 Leyden Street Orient Heights. Guests included Mr. Henry Bernard and Mr. Peter Bonagh who hosted. Fifteen grandchildren two sons in law two sons two daughters and a daughter in law attended.
In April the High Flyers' Club staged a kite flying celebration at Kimberly Meadows. Miss Nelly Homer and an anonymous helper wowed spectators with a Uncle Sam and John Bull display that symbolized reconciliation and won a silver loving cup.
The week centers on several engagements: Miss Edith Forbes of Yarmouth Nova Scotia to Mr Beevers Webster, with Forbes family ties to the Emerson lineage. Miss Grace D Staney of Dorchester to Mr William D Phipps. Carolyn Whitman to Martin Van Dunning Jr of Dorchester. Miss Marion Bennett of Weston to Willam Robbins of Boston area. Agnes B R Hansen of Somerville to W Bertram Cooper of Charlestown. Lena Hannah daughter of Captain Jesse A Wyman to Roger Cleveland Buck of Melrose.
Mayor Seth Low of New York arrived by his yacht Surprise in Annapolis and attended a naval academy ball. He and Superintendent Brownson then visited the naval academy chapel and will depart for Mt Vernon the next morning.
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