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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
6
The Boston port faces a temporary halt on exporting cattle as an embargo curbs traffic to Montreal Portland and New York. Officials praise rapid action and quarantine measures to stamp out hoof and mouth disease, expecting no lasting damage as lines adapt and cattle shipments resume.
A renewed Panamanian push for the Isthmian canal on the Panama route faces Colombia’s resistance as Senor Concha follows orders to sign the treaty. The piece argues the United States will build for continental and international reasons, noting Colombia’s canal zone revenues and the anticipated compensation debate.
The railroads plan to raise consumer prices by 10 to 30 percent through increases in freight rates on iron steel grain and other goods. Trunk Line Association Central Freight Association and Western Traffic Association have all advanced rates. The rise will boost costs for hardware utensils and household items in the coming year.
Among Saxonia passengers Louise Chandler Moulton has been abroad five months. Elizabeth Robins, ex Boston Museum actress, Charley Rowe seeks Chelsea mayoralty, and Henry St Horan reportedly swam Shirley Gut with rope ties. A diner-caterer displays dance orders on his wall as colorful menus. he once ate 19 pickles at a church social.
A Boston Post item clarifies a touted Million-Dollar Contest dreamt up as a publicity stunt. It explains no prize exists and reveals assets total 72 cents, inviting readers to answer what they would do with a hypothetical million dollars. It lists entry rules and shares a sample of submitted responses from readers across Roxbury Newton South Boston and beyond.
A statement asserts adding about 50 million dollars to employee earnings and placing about 120 million dollars in executives pockets, leaving them 70 million dollars better off for their generosity which the people will pay.
Secretary Hitchcock proposes retiring about 500 Washington Department clerks as a cost saving, arguing they no longer justify pensions given limited public sacrifice. editorial bias claims no pension entitlement for civil service workers and critiques socialist ideas. Thanksgiving and early December items follow, noting weather, football, holiday preparations, and social happenings including Miss Evarts’ reading.
The Plymouth trial over lynching allegations in Marion draws wide interest. The editorial warns against trivializing a grave crime and urges respect for the jury and the rule of law while awaiting verdicts.
A 100 acre farm near Nyack New York owned by Mr Russell Sage was sold at public auction after Sage failed to pay taxes. The incident underscores hardship and community sympathy. Mr Sage’s plight illustrates how frugality can fail and sheriff sales occur, prompting local concern.
In CHAPTER XXIV Stealthy Steve crept aboard the pirate ship Bloody Mag and killed the watchful pilot. He then asphyxiated the sleeping pirates with cigarette smoke, threw bodies overboard, and recovered 7 to 11 tons of gold coins. After boxing the compass, he directed the ship toward Havre France 250 miles away and sang of his daring.
A sensational feature calls Stealthy Steve, a six-eyed, nine-lived sleuth, performing daily in a sausage grinder to produce sausage meat then slashing a hole in the casing. Claimed as the only act of its kind on earth, endorsed by press and pulpit, warning of ticket spoilers.
Mr. Barnum Bailey informs ALL SORTS EDITOR that Stealthy Steve has rejected the job proposal saying it would not provide enough excitement. The note outlines his stance and notes the proposition has been laid before him.
Secretary Moody reports the U S Navy ends the fiscal year with 239 vessels on the register. Including 9 first class battleships 2 first class cruisers 16 second class ships 38 third class 56 fourth class gunboats 33 fourth class torpedo boats and destroyers and 39 tugs. Building adds 64 vessels bringing total built and building to 293.
In a grimy downtown hat shop, Kate, nicknamed Nervy for nursing a mouse, is locked in after hours. She contemplates alarm, then sleeps in a crimson silk bed, while her boss known as High Mightiness contemplates the situation and later helps her down six flights in the dark with a bluecoat noting their exit.
A reader questions professors who claim a $200 yearly living standard and attacks an Northwestern University quote about living expenses. The writer contends decent board and lodging in a city cannot be had for $2 per week and thanks practical Chicago residents.
Edwin C. Higgins master of schooner Two Forty and John Casey seaman thank the U S life-saving crew at Wood End after a 14 hour exposure in a storm in Massachusetts Bay. Patrolman Small located them more than a mile from the station and Captain Bickers and crew provided vital rescue services. Provincetown, Nov. 28.
John McNish of Duryea, named heir to a $5 million legacy, works all day in the Columbia mine earning about $2.50. He awaits official proof of kinship from County Mayo, Ireland, to establish his claim to the fortune left by his uncle Richard Tigue, with four brothers involved.
A lighthearted note invites readers to welcome December by dressing warmly and embracing the cold season with cozy gear and seasonal style.
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