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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1902
Page
6
The report compares a staged oil fired Strombus voyage with coal power, noting lower daily costs, fewer engineers, and reduced crew needs. It argues that oil reduces fuel and maintenance expenses, suggesting oil as the future for transatlantic shipping. The piece contrasts this with the beef trust debate and tariff removal in a broader critique.
A political message urging voters to place business interests before party and support Gaston and Democratic Congressmen who advocate free coal, free iron, and free hides to boost Massachusetts industry.
The log-rollers of Boston’s City Council face a stern veto from Mayor Collins who trims a 2,444,300 loan to 1,521,300, disallows 22 items, saving 973,000 for taxpayers. He condemns wasteful log-rolling, rejects land purchases by metes and bounds, and warns against playgrounds and engine-house excess. Public opinion backs the Mayor as the council contemplates overrides.
A political appeal urging votes for Gaston and Democratic Congressmen promises free coal for winter, free meat for the dinner table, and free hides for boots and shoes as benefits of backing the ticket.
The steamer Strombus arrived yesterday from Cardiff using oil as fuel in all boilers, the first across the Atlantic to do so. Captain says about 1200 tons of oil were loaded at Cardiff on October 13, facing strong NW winds and high seas which limited speed and forced higher daily oil consumption.
Side issues do not count in this election. The struggle is strictly between Democrat and Republican candidates. Do not waste your vote on third parties.
A Carlisle aboriginals team faces descendants of European invaders in a continental contest on Soldiers Field. The piece ponders three centuries of change, fusion of races, and whether sports signal a common advancing civilization or ongoing division.
Senator Hoar urges delaying talk of free hides and free coal until 1906. He emphasizes voting for Gaston and Democratic congressmen who pledge to demand these measures immediately.
The article urges a strong turnout on Tuesday as Massachusetts voters choose Gaston and Democratic Congressmen. It argues the Democratic ticket reflects Massachusetts interests against a Republican slate seen as outside the state, urging loyalty to the party faction to regain influence in Washington.
Roosevelt with Root Cortelyou and Surgeon General Rixey heads to Manassas Virginia for a gunning expedition. Extra precautions protect his private car as local guards patrol. John F. Rixey owns land near the village offering turkeys and quail cover. The party will reach the shooting ground at dawn.
Terry McGovern, dubbed Terrble Teddy, plans a vaudeville monologue that lampoons politicians and prizefighting. The skits feature spoof debates and a zany barrage of patter about weinerwurst, solarplexus slug, and stage antics, ending with a curtain.
The mind of New Englanders shows invention as an Arlington man turns an automobile into a cider mill power source. A Tremont Street gathering adopts a Water Wagon badge amid nerve-testing initiation. A man shaved his mustache to look younger, only to be refused theatre entry for being too young at night. Foster company's new American play debuts at Young Men's Christian Union. A Turn Hall tribute to General Franz Sigel is planned as German-American citizens contribute to a monument fund.
The column announces the latest photograph and autograph of Mr. Bjorn Brimson author of Tracked to His Doom or Adventures of Stealthy Steve the Six Eyed Sleuth a thrilling serial starting Tuesday November 4 1902 Critics hail Brimson Magnissimum opus and the Post paid a high price for it Wait for the real thing.
Speculation on whether decapitation causes instantaneous death prompts a call for a jobless man to volunteer for an experiment by the National Medical Society. A satisfactory post mortem and references could earn $5 in Standard Oil stock, using only disinfected axes.
Willemstad Curaçao Oct 31 One thousand Andino troops from Maracaibo Venezuela disembarked at Puerto Cabello and marched to Valencia to join government forces there about 1500 strong They will attack the rebels from the rear while Castro forces strike the front Castro has left La Victoria with 1700 men and is moving toward Villa de Cura A report says General Gomez forces were routed near San Mateo by insurgents General Gomez is vice president of Venezuela and has been operating with President Castro
The Boston psychic conference opens at 605 Massachusetts avenue on Sunday and is expected to gather Boston's largest occult circle in years. L. L. Whitlock presides with attendees including Professor Henry astrologist Editor Barrett of Banner of Light Dr. Combs astrologist Mrs. Dr. Miller metaphysician and Mr. Ayers former public figure.
Photo by Graham. L L Whitlock and Mme Carbee lead a Boston Theosophists gathering with Mme Zara and other psychics from Roxbury. Astrology palmistry mesmerism thought transference and mental healing to be discussed. Delegates emphasize mind over matter and the need to study occult laws behind common psychic phenomena.
North Easton reports a one story Barrows street gym with 6 feet frontage and 30 by 30 rear addition. Anna C Ames widow of ex Governor Ames funds the facility to own and run. High school band room features a large music closet. physical culture emphasis for students with Brown University trained instructor H S Pratt and Miss Maude McCarthy directing the girls section.
Signor Marconi, fresh from a wireless triumph, arrived at Glace Bay on the Carlo Alberto. He landed machinery for a Table Head station and indicated satisfaction over the ocean tests. Assistant Kemp and directors Flood Page and Bradfield arrived to review the results.
William A. Gaston arrived by the 1:42 train from Boston for a short visit to Fall River. He was escorted to the committee headquarters where he met local Democrats. John W. Cummings and Nicholas Hatheway spoke during the event.
Teamsters Local percent warns of a very important meeting on Sunday to advance the order. The assembly will feature remarks by President J. R. Crozier of the State A F L branch, D. D. Driscoll of Cy. Ts UG, WeReo, Whelan business agent of engineers, and other speakers.
The piece argues for mass turnout on election day to aid Col. Gaston in Massachusetts. It recalls his 1874 governor win despite minority party strength and suggests large Democratic support and active campaigning can secure a closer race and potential victory against Mr Bates.
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