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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1902
Page
4
The editorial calls Aldermen to accept the Mayor's veto on the loan bill. It praises approved items totaling 1 521 500 dollars as prudent and necessary for pressing city needs. Editors argue there are no questionable expenditures and urge a business like stance to support economy and honest spending.
The 10 percent wage increase announced by Pennsylvania Railroad for about 110000 employees is echoed by New York Central and eyed by Philadelphia and Reading. Observers note the rise could add over 24 million dollars nationwide and spur a broad economic boom if other employers follow Cassatt’s forecast.
The piece reports that President Roosevelt may call the Fifty-eighth Congress in special session in March to revise the tariff, proposing a permanent tariff commission to monitor foreign costs, while arguing for immediate action on coal iron and hides on the free list. It also covers local notices, misc items, and anecdotes from the campaign camp.
Secretary Cortelyou reports from the Little Sunflower camp that the President finds rest and exercise refreshing. The bear hunt actions drew mixed thrills as a guide clubbed a bear, a cub was killed by dogs, and Roosevelt declined to shoot a tied animal, with bears and dogs sustaining casualties.
The Black Silks publish bargain counter news detailing discounts, sales, and items offered. Readers observe price cuts, limited quantities, and shop events highlighted for a local audience. The column promotes value purchases and ongoing offerings from the store.
The victory elicits strong praise for both teams as observers note the bears appear capable of handling themselves and deserve recognition for their performance.
The Utah election yields a predominantly Mormon and Republican legislature. Reed Smoot, an apostle of the Church, is slated to replace Senator Rawlins in the U S Senate for six years starting March 4. The piece frames the outcome as a “redemption” for the Mormon church and party.
A cryptic forecast hints at soon heavy snow and hardship as the tongue in cheek entry warns of unutterable woe lasting into the future weeks. The note evokes a seasonal change and looming wintry conditions with a playful tone about Newton Newweir.
A reader asks what a tackle should do in football and gets jokey guidance about practices and etiquette. The piece mocks football lore, with satire on butting, gear, and agility, then shifts to a quip about a Kalamazoo sponge brand and a Vegitarian joke about sponges, ending with a Noah’s Ark humor vignette about watered stock on the voyage.
A vintage promotion touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs, easing coughs and bronchitis and keeping them away. The ad notes its special benefit for weak lungs and sensitive throats and invites readers to request a sample from Scott & Lowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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