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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
6
Rates shown for daily one year two six months and three months with cents figures. Sunday Post rates listed for one year six months and three months. Readers urged to update address if papers are to be mailed to new locations.
The Boston party machine backs the present district system for Alderman elections, but supporters argue for returning to straight at large tickets. They claim district nominating cabals and proportional representation fail, and say at large elections best reflect the majority will and ensure competent representation.
The Luce primary election bill is challenged as an overreaching measure, proposed to apply to all Massachusetts cities rather than solely Boston. Critics argue it ignores local home rule sentiment and that making it mandatory statewide worsens the centralization of power.
The discussion notes mixed feelings about a bill’s aims and flaws while stressing the importance of a general referendum. If Boston was previously excluded from privileges, its bid for equality now deserves consideration. The proposal should attach a general referendum to address local sentiment.
In Boston Anniversary Week once drew crowds, hotels, and clerical garb as May meetings of boards, charities, and religious groups defined the year. Now the city has grown, anniversaries blend into broader activity, yet work for humanity continues amid change.
General Miles responds to criticism of his Philippines report in the Army and Navy Journal. He urges cutting red tape, condemns cruelty, and praises officers who uphold military honor. He states his November Manila order rejects atrocities and affirms the army’s high character maintained for over a century. He contrasts his stance with Root and Washington officials.
The Pennsylvanian press defies the new muzzle statute, cartoons and editorials challenging the Governor as chief magistrate. The piece argues the law threatens dignity of office yet praises press independence against boss rule, noting the constitution guides Pennsylvania as in Massachusetts.
A vivid scene from a detective tale shows Stealthy Steve disguising himself in a gambling joint to confront Bill the Bite. A knife clash, a gunshot, and a dramatic escape unfold as Steve restores his severed finger with glue, then retires to his hotel. The piece blends fiction with a humorous Get Rich Quick column and local notes.
An Ohio woman received a patent for a pie safe, a domestic device designed to protect baked goods. The item’s approval appears unrelated to any labor groups or hobos, aligning with standard patent processes.
The President and a special correspondent describe a quiet Yosemite visit on May 17. Teddy is charmed by the forest giants and proposes transplanting some to the White House lawn, asking Congress for a $500,000 appropriation for that purpose as most of the prior White House repair funds are exhausted.
Clarence E Pond was ordained to the ministry at Clarendon Street Baptist Church last evening. The Rev Dr Wood preached the sermon. The service was notably impressive and shared among several clergymen and friends of the aspirant for the cloth.
On May 18 1703 Charles Perrault the celebrated French writer behind Blue Beard Tom Thumb Cinderella and many Mother Goose tales died. His philosophical literary contributions remain popular and influential in homes and classrooms today.
In Rome May 17 an audience in the Pope’s private apartment greeted Prince Cammillo Rospigliosi and his son Don Giovanni with fiancee Ethel Bronson, an American. The Pope blessed the couple and hinted that an American bride’s vigor would benefit Roman society, noting the wedding is planned for June.
Epworth Leagues from Methodist churches observed the 14th anniversary of their organization with uniform services nationwide. The program featured song scripture and a history of the society. Originating in a Cleveland church meeting 14 years ago the Dan has grown to about 3 000 000 members. The Epworth League name honors John Wesley founder of Methodism. Wesley's father served part of his life as spiritual lead at Epworth rectory in England.
Lawrence May 17 three false fire alarms were pulled within an hour at midnight last night. Chief Rutter hinted at having a clue to the identity of the miscreant.
A desperate note reveals Edmund's long hidden past and a plan to wed another woman. Reta Denton falls ill while her Europe voyage reveals the truth. On the Naples steamer, a rival suitor exposes Edmund’s prior marriage, freeing him to marry Reta. Years later, their daughter Beta recalls the twist of fate.
Halifax Vermont May 17 A local note reports Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hubbard of this town have a combined age of 183 years He was born August 1 in Wilmington and Arvilla Morgan born March 8 1811 in Wilmington They married June 22 1837 and have five children They are in good health Special notice no photographs received after 6 p m May 6 1903 can be considered for the competition
After instruction hours yesterday at 1151 Washington Street the Gaelic School committee for Aonach Na Scoila met at Apollo Garden to arrange the St Johns festival event. Sub-committees were appointed to handle detail tasks.
The program includes daytime exhibitions of Irish Ireland games and pastimes and an evening St John bonfire to mark pagan and Christian Ireland. Prizes will be awarded to children under 14 for best Irish language talk and to top Irish dancers, with multiple prize grades.
A large Hol lis Street Theatre audience heard Rev. Father Mitchell o Treland discuss Ireland as a nation. Prominent citizens including Colonel Roge F. Scannell Daniel Herlihy Thomas Riley assisted and the event featured a musical program with noted vocalists.
The usual Sunday vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union was held last evening with Rev. William H. Lyon delivering an address titled The Lord's Burden. A special musical program featured Maude Southwick soprano Annie May Whitten mezzo-soprano Lillian Tortorella contralto and George Mendall Taylor as musical director.
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