21 May 1903
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
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Governor Bates attacks a proposed 12 hour shift bill as unnecessary state interference with municipal management. He argues local charters grant cities power to set firemen hours and questions the referendum approach. Proponents claim home rule and local governance justify the measure. Local authorities remain capable of handling the issue.
In a Providence Episcopal convention address Bishop McVickar denounced Rhode Island politics as corrupt and urged Christian citizens to marshal forces for reform. He paired his critique with a call to overthrow the corrupt boss rule, echoing Governor Garvin’s prior warnings and stressing civic responsibility.
The piece argues against renewing efforts to raise legislative salaries beyond 750 dollars per session in Massachusetts. It cites public opinion, notes Massachusetts salaries are among the highest, and frames public service as honorary rather than a profit motive, warning that seeking pay could erode integrity and leadership.
The Citizens' Association plans to petition the Supreme Court to determine the payment of the Old Colony Railroad Company's bill, aiming for a quick and clean resolution.
The article questions the city’s obligation to pay 620000 to the railroad, notes uncertainty over court power to set aside accepted contract conditions, and urges the Citizens' Association to pursue an injunction for a full judicial review. Mayor Collins earlier flagged the issue as a city obligation and it appears in loan bills before the council.
The editorial urges immediate aid for Jewish victims of Kishinev amid growing reports of brutality. It argues Russian authorities fail to minimize the horror and appeals to American and Boston readers to donate, emphasizing humane duty and charitable action.
The column recalls a sudden summer-like storm that dried crops in the country. It mentions L. B. Porter’s return from South America, Mrs. Mackay delaying travel, Mackay’s denoted Messala role in Ben Hur, and Harry Woodruff as a future title holder. Rumors of Berlin concert master for William Gericke circulate, plus Charles Emerson Cooke’s work on De Koven's Red Feather. Boston transit plans for Samuel S. Kingdon’s ashes service include May 22 and 8:30 p.m. departures from Boston.
Edwin Markham read a new peace poem at the Metropolitan Temple honoring the Vague Peace Tribunal anniversary. The verses urge restraint and reflect on war’s brutality, calling for lay to rest weapons and a future without battles while honoring fallen sacrifice.
A fragment notes the Boston Post is praised by the Springfield Union for printing truth, contrasting with political commentary about Democratic rivals and a habit of factual reporting. The item hints at media scrutiny without detailing events or names.
Word from Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia confirms the Liberty bell will be sent to this city for June 17. The announcement notes the bell’s arrival and the upcoming observance details.
The Six-Eyed Sleuth Stealthy Steve faces death as a train hurtles toward a downhill collision. He improvises to save passengers and vows to continue the chase for the Big Blue Diamond thief Half-fed Bedamnit. The scene ends with his dramatic promise to act.
A Boston era page features humorous verse and light verse from readers, including travel musings on Southsea, plays on money and love, and comic exchanges with a king. It includes notes from J. P. Case, Hugh McCue, and John L. Shroy, dated May 1903.
Representative John Quinn scolded Mayor Collins for breaking his word over a Boston debt plan. The dispute centered on a bill to authorize 650000 outside the debt limit for Dorchester Street and Hyde Park Avenue projects. Quinn urged defeating the measure and later praised the mayor as honorable before proposing changes to the council approval clause.
The 113th annual Rhode Island Episcopal convention opened in Providence with Rt. Rev. W. N. McVickar denouncing political corruption and urging Christian citizenship to defend righteousness. Chief Justice J. H. Sinnes proposed dropping Protestant from the church name, but the measure failed with a 99 in favor to 49 against tally.
Senator Nye of the Cape campaigns to raise legislative pay proposing 1500 dollars for Senators and 1000 dollars for House members. He plans a caucus of all members in the House chamber to discuss informally and advance a bill in regular form if majority sentiment supports the increase.
New York May 19. Miss Helen Miller Gould has written about 4000 scripture quotations in Bibles sent to U S soldiers and sailors here and abroad including the Philippines Cuba and elsewhere. She writes each fly leaf memory wise and signs with her initials.
The anniversary of the consecration of the Right Rev Dr W H OConnell as bishop of Portland was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception this morning. A pontifical high mass was celebrated by Bishop OConnell and a holiday was given to Catholic school children in honor of the event.
Signor Emilio de Gogorza the renowned baritone will sing at Pope Memorial Church North Cohasset next Sunday morning. He last appeared in Boston with Mme Sembrich and in February sang the bari tone in Dubois Paradise Lost with Handel and Haydn. Music lovers recall his thrilling performance and expect a crowded church.
Friar Balato, a tall noble youth, and Luguita, a dusky beauty, meet at dusk near a nipa house. She pledges love and an altar, Oedipal temptation contrasts with his vows to the church. He resists, foiling a dangerous affair as the moon observes their struggle.
City officials clash over paying Old Colony Railroad $620,000 for the roadbed. Mayor Collins supports payment, Alderman Lomasney opposes, and a citizens' committee led by Herbert L. Harding weighs seeks possible court injunction to halt transfer. The legal question centers on the contract's legality.
Night watchman John Brown says a broken window at Mrs. Gardner's palace in Fenway was caused by repairing workmen. He notes no shots occurred Thursday or Friday night last week and suspects police avoid discussion while Judge Emmons orders written complaint to trigger investigation.
E. C. Foster vice-president and general manager of the Boston & Northern and Old Colony Street Railway companies will not accept the New Orleans Railway Company presidency. Robert S. Goff, Old Colony superintendent, will keep his current post.
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