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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
4
The Boston Post is identified as a representative Democratic newspaper serving New England, signaling its political alignment and regional focus in the press landscape.
The piece debates city ferry finances and a mayoral adviser’s call to raise tolls to self fund the ferries. It argues ferries are a public service akin to bridges and parks, not a private printing plant, and cautions against a self supporting toll model while acknowledging waste in current operations.
The article notes Congressman Roberts forced an amendment onto a bill after the House overruled the party machine. It states three new warships will be built in government yards due to the amendment and argues this proves the House can resist party dictation. It also mentions Roberts aims to restore hides to free trade and tackle the Dingley tariff to curb trusts.
Members of the steel trust met in New Jersey and advanced a plan to shift preferred stock to Lands and issue a large 10 million dollar payment to bond underwriters. Minority stockholders protested, arguing the payment compensates for nothing, as Morgan proxies controlled about seven million shares and carried the plan forward.
The article discusses a failed Anarchist plan to attack the young King of Spain during coronation events, noting Madrid police and the broader question of preventing such plots. It contrasts European conditions with the United States, urging education for higher civilization as a remedy over coercive suppression.
The article reflects on the start of Cuba as an independent republic with Palma as president and General Wood handing over authority. It notes Congress in Washington has not acted, a House tariff bill proposes a 20 percent Cuba tariff cut, while Cuba and Wood demand a 50 percent cut to avoid bankruptcy. The piece questions the sufficiency and value of declared gifts.
Newspaper men from across the country plan a late June meeting in Boston with President Roosevelt as guest, if his Washington duties permit. The piece also notes the Children's Metropolitan Outing Association struggles, a local election for Dr D R Woodworth, the Boston Floating Hospital's $60,000 boat plan, John Gardner Coolidge’s anticipated Pekin post, and a Marblehead biography of Mel Cook with local ties.
A humorous column notes a Boston Somerville social circle figure who longs for wild dandelion greens served in large generous portions with blossoms. It also touches on trolley routes to York Beach, a Humboldt Avenue resident's summer plans, cat stories from Shrewsbury, and witty quips about social life, politics, and local curios.
The Shrewsbury town cat Gypsy, owned by Mr J L G Newton, is 15 years old and has sired 15 kittens, helping grow the local cat population. Gypsy is an expert rat catcher, reportedly capturing about 6000 rats, though clashes with other felines occasionally occur on moonlit fences.
Mrs. Addie Brann sued B. J. Parker of Roxbury for breach of promise to marry seeking 20000 but Judge Pierce directed the case away from the jury after hearing evidence that Parker’s engagement, made before his divorce became final, was not binding. Brann testified she worked for Parker as housekeeper and that he proposed two or three times and gave an engagement ring later taken back.
Aliche Whitaker describes harlequin sandwiches with cream cheese and egg garnish. Steam brown bread in cans, slice, and layer with buttered white bread, mustard, lettuce, and hard boiled egg. Ready for picnics or chafing dish repasts, wrapped in waxed paper to stay fresh.
A narrator recounts an evening of romantic entanglements as Marion's suitors Ferdy and Charlie compete in a candlelit bowling contest to win her. After gossip, confrontation, and a nocturnal search, Charlie ultimately wins the final string and gains Marion's favor.
James Burns a 34 year old resident of 68 Munroe Street attempted to board a crowded elevated train at Thirty fourth Street and Second Avenue at 1 15 pm. He slipped his foot between the car and platform and was dragged to Forty second Street where he was removed to Bellevue Hospital in an ambulance. He suffered a compound fracture of his right leg and severe lacerations.
A large Sunday evening gathering gathered at 2 Canton street place to celebrate the th anniversary of Mr L Daniels and Mrs Daniels marriage. They were assisted by their four sons in receiving. A wedding supper followed by vocal and instrumental music featured Cecelia Soloman pianist Sadie Daniels Joseph Frank violinist M Cohen Dutch comedian J Daniels and Miss G Pearlstein. Handsome presents were received.
Beacon Hill legislators praise the Sunday Post magazine feature applauding its color plates and artful layout. Quotes from Sparks to Leahy call it popular, instructive, and a strong draw for readers across cities and counties.
Mrs. Antonio Mordelia found four packages on 160 Salem Street that looked like infernal devices. Police inspected them and labeled them harmless bicycle batteries dated Jan 2 1902, later dropped into the harbor to prevent alarm. John Peranina found the items on Hollis Street and handed them to Peter Mordelin who left them in a hallway overnight.
In Congress on Friday Mr Williams of Mississippi read a poem praising Rear Admiral Crowninshield. He claimed unknown authorship and said ancient bards keep the heroes of the past alive through verse. The official report notes the satire and refers to a stanza praising Crowninshield’s virtues and rewards.
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