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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
6
The plea urges immediate aid for suffering Jews in Southern Russia and Bessarabia. It denounces government falsehoods and cites witnesses of destitution. Boston’s Faneuil Hall is named as the historic site for relief efforts and the fund is urged as a monument to liberty.
The piece warns that speculative bets by cotton traders push up costs and threaten U S dominance in cotton exports. It notes the United States produces five sixths of world cotton and sells $300 million abroad annually, risking loss to Africa where railways and Nile falls may power vast cotton growth.
An editorial lauds using a steam fire engine to spray water on rioters in Bridgeport during a streetcar disturbance. It claims the method scatters crowds without injuries and suggests labor unions should welcome such forceful actions during strikes.
The piece argues mobs can be dispersed by water from steam fire engines, reducing risk to officers and avoiding deadly shootings. It cautions authorities against losing self-control and emphasizes the steam hose as a safer, more effective method to restore order.
Legislators should tightly amend the gas consolidation bill to protect Boston and Brookline residents. The plan risks double tolls by permitting outside gas purchases while idling domestic plants, and requires careful contract terms and possible referendum.
In chapter eight Stealthy Steve studies rail and sea routes from New York to Persia choosing a long westward path via San Francisco and the Pacific. He details clues about the Big Blue Diamond theft and the conspirators while an amused conductor demands his ticket aboard the westbound train.
A fragmentary note lists names and terse exchanges with Abe Lucas down with the grip. The brief includes initials and questions about missing person status and forgiveness, reflecting a gossip column teaser style.
The article recounts the Eingland prime minister being fined thrice for speeding, a magistrate deeming village speeds dangerous. It compares this to stricter New York laws signed by Governor Odell, urging restraint and lawful driving nationwide.
New York reports Professor A W Goodspeed of the University of Pennsylvania reveals a discovery made during X ray work. Rays emitted by living bodies may illuminate a sensitized plate in darkness, creating a radiogram of bones when a hand is placed within focus. Experiments ran three months before confirmation.
The House adopted a plan to form a joint committee of two Democrats two Republicans and two Socialists to investigate the Lowell strike. The anti vivisection and Westminster Chambers relief bills failed, as did the abutters bill supported by liquor dealers. The Lorchester street and Hyde Park avenue bill passed with amendments. A bill restricting night work for under 18 in textile mills moved to engrossment without debate.
A Buffalo woman pretended to align with President Roosevelt on race death by own action and sought $15. She claimed 12 children and soon 18, wrote destitute need, received a Roosevelt check, then asked the Charity Organization Society to assist. An investigator found a well furnished room, husband earning over 3 a day, two children produced. Payment was stopped.
Tamworth New Hampshire May 18 Mr and Mrs James M Clifford both age 86 reveal a life spanning from 1816 births in Vermont. Married in 1837 they raised 12 children eight living with a large family including 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. They once cleared 60 acres in Walden Vermont and kept a sugar orchard of 130 trees.
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 room allows the Post will announce the oldest couple reported and forward the chairs with compliments of the Post.
The observant citizen notes scarce storms during anniversary week. Hartwell Stafford is married to Miss Etta L. MacLean after returning from a recent shotgun incident. The city hosts a 409 entry work horse parade on May 30 with a lengthy three hour procession. Nahant plans July speeches from Lodge and Guild, and a North Ind Park scene shows Superintendent Lawton carving a fence. Automobiles face public prejudice as Tremont street scenes amuse onlookers. A NYC Comstock School group tours the Berkshires, registering at the Wendell with several young women from across the U S.
Prominent Unitarian leaders at the Boston Church of the Disciples discuss the value of Sunday schools, arguing for serious religious instruction, paid teachers, and home moral influence. The meeting, part of anniversary week events, included officer elections and a reception for about 200 followers.
Two young lovers Jack Moore and Edith Devier plan a midnight elopement with Bertie Black as their confidant. Their scheme collapses when Edith’s father Judge Devier intervenes at his home, ordering them to return and promising consequences if they attempt again. Meanwhile Senate debate on alderman at large elections features Senator Dyar’s bill and opposing views on minority representation and district versus at large systems.
Ex president Grover Cleveland visits Pelee Island on Lake Erie for fishing and lands notable catches each day. His best single trip yields three bass, drawing attention from local observers.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company met at Faneuil Hall with Commander Cushing. Nine new members were elected. Captain E R Frost donated a sword and belt from 1862 after capturing Lieutenant Bush at Winchester. The belt bears Virginia’s coat of arms and likely saw Mexican War use.
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