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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
6
The police enrolment of polls in Boston shows a rise of 12 230 over last year to 183 880 while assessors counted 171 650. The increase reflects enumeration scope and ages, not immediate voting strength, as many newly listed cannot vote due to age or citizenship yet.
The Pennsylvania libel statute signed by Governor Pennypacker is slated to muzzle the press by rendering newspapers liable in suits even for minor, unintended inaccuracies that cause no real injury. Critics warn the drastic provisions could chill reporting and open courts to broad scrutiny.
Critics call a new Pennsylvania law tyrannical and unconstitutional, saying it targets criticism and exposes political manipulation by Senator Quay and Governor Packer. The press, led by Charles Emory Smith, argues the law violates state and federal constitutions guaranteeing press freedom.
An unsigned Washington memo notes Lieutenat General Miles’s Philippines findings stayed hidden for months. It says fragments released by Secretary Root omit key conclusions, while alleging doctored passages and broader suppression affecting public understanding of the Philippine situation.
The Post’s account shows there was no real dynamite attack on the Umbria in mid ocean with baggage bombs. New York police continue to probe motives whether a sensation plot or lunatic prank. Cruel deception risks public safety and must be punished to deter cranks.
The editorial argues for a judge discretion to grant compensation or witness fees to innocent suspects subjected to arrest and detention. It cites Tomasso Lombardi as illustration of hardship in the justice system and calls on the Commonwealth to provide relief without inviting abuse, contending that court discretion could safely govern such a privilege.
Michael Foley of Pennfield Me claims he is heir of John Foley Jr and entitled to $12,000 in a Boston bank once credited to Mary Catherine and John Foley Jr The account began with John Foley of Waltham in 1778 and the principal was $875 Foley says John Foley Jr died in Boston in 1804 and the money has been unclaimed since 1888.
In CHAPTER IV Mile Beaufort and Stealthy Steve pursue clues to the vanished Big Blue Diamond. A rug hairpin clue and a mustache hair point to a left handed, 27 year old dark man. Mudface Mike ambushes Steve, stabbing him fatally as the chase ends. Also notes on hair lore and a few editorials cap the page.
A May Sunday reminder urges readers to place a positive preorder with their newsdealer for The Sunday Post, ensuring timely delivery.
In Brentwood, Mr and Mrs John Smith celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. He was born May 14, 1812, she on Oct 20, 1812. He began as a shoemaker and later became a florist, now run as John Smith & Son. The couple has five children and seven grandchildren. A note warns that photographs must be submitted by 6 pm May 6, 1903 for a local competition.
Elise Russell uses social influence and a luncheon invitation to broker peace in the Allegheny Ore fight. She persuades Horace Wade to withdraw proxies while coordinating with Mrs Wade to push arbitration. The couple then hosts a state dinner that seals a settlement, reversing the bid for control.
The Observant Citizen recounts an incident on Hollis street where a coarse man with a heavy bull terrier attacked a cat as it rested on the curb. The cat defended itself with claws and escaped unharmed, while the man watched with a brutal pleasure. The piece also mentions a forthcoming Boston visit by a Canadian military band and local park work near the Hooker statue.
The 25th annual session of the grand lodge K and L of H Massachusetts was held in Knights of Honor Hall. Mrs Hattie E Silsby presided and officers were named including J M Waitt and E F Roberts. The report shows gains in membership, funds, and new lodges with several officers elected for terms.
Rome May 13 Cardinal Satelli asked the Pope to confer nobility on Son Martin Malony of Philadelphia for his church offerings and Catholic efforts. The Pope issued a brief creating Malony a marquis.
On rising, wear midweight balbriggan underwear at 50c to 1. The negligee shirt with delicate figures stripes or plain white from 50c to 2. Add socks cuffs collars handkerchiefs from our stock. Get a spring weight sack suit in blue or black serge cheviot homespun priced 10 12 15 or 18 dollars. You must have a spring overcoat 10 to 25 dollars and a Derby or Soft hat 2 or 8 dollars. Now you’re fixed for the season.
Secretary Root opened an inquiry into how General Miles's reports were shared with the press. He summoned the officers who distributed the reports and instructed them to prepare a statement detailing what was published and by whom. A full reply will show that parts from the adjutant general and judge advocate general were provided, countering claims that the entire Miles report was released by the War Department.
The Dominion line steamer New England under Captain James departs Charlestown at noon with 140 second cabin and 200 steerage passengers plus a long saloon list including Reginald Vanderbilt James Powers Col Haskell and many others. Notable saloon passengers feature actors, officers, and prominent families in a busy mid voyage roster.
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