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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
6
As lawmakers debate a possible extra session, the coal famine looms as a greater national threat than the Spanish war. Coal magnates are urged to arbitrate and reopen mines or risk being branded public enemies, with 80,000,000 Americans backing Congress to act.
The Boston relief committee appointed by Mayor Collins has organized its work along the Post plan for relief. It will raise a general subscription guarantee fund to buy fuel and sell at existing prices to low and moderate income households, with any unspent balance returned pro rata. The Lee, Higginson & Co. fund nears $25,000 and contributions are urged without delay.
The unprecedented White House meeting gathers mine operators and coal miners to seek arbitration of all disputes. President Mitchell’s calm stance is praised while some operators resist. If talks fail, Congress may act via eminent domain, interstate commerce, bankruptcy, or taxation powers, though passage is uncertain. The outcome hinges on concessions to public welfare.
A moot point dominates the Republican convention as tariff revision and anti trust sentiment loom large. Leaders in the party show a revolt against past stances, signaling a push for a platform that articulates clear concessions. The event is shaping a public, not just political, discussion across the state.
Congressman Roberts receives a first class certificate from constituents praising his tariff reform efforts. The Seventh District Republican convention endorses his fight for tariff revisions favoring business interests and approves his conduct during the last congressional session.
In Senator Lodge's district a push to revise tariffs on business grounds is contested amid his speech opposing such changes and free raw materials. Foss wins the Republican nomination in the new district on that issue while Powers, renominated, promotes tariff revision and free hides. The text notes GOP congressmen aligning toward Democratic positions as they campaign.
The editor urges Boston to satisfy federal authorities with a site for a lighthouse on another island. A lighthouse site gift could spare Castle Island, preserving the park for the people. City funds are large, but a modest reallocation could secure the park gem for everyone.
A car and white horse draw a wealthy rig as a spectator complains of the horse’s discomfort. Mrs A G Curtis plans to return to Humboldt Avenue to tackle a coal issue. A library habitué reads Encyclopaedia Britannica from A to M on repeat, nine times. Real estate talk covers wood supply for Boston buildings during a coal strike, cost comparisons, and grate changes. Boston delegates clash with country delegates at a Republican council meet. Congratulations to James F Melvally and Victoria Johnson on their wedding, and Mr McNally, a yacht writer, to live at Upham's Corner. Unity Street residents celebrate Officer Fitzgerald’s marriage with songs. Teamsters share fraternal aid when breakdowns occur amid coal famine, wood demand rises at Wayfarers’ Lodge. Secretary John T Burnett of the Boston Elevated railway departs for six weeks in Maine. A wayfarer asks for refreshments at a counter.
A collection of quips and satirical notes about Henry Watterson and Newport society, interleaved with reader letters and a short fable. The items lampoon press feuds, fashion fines, and social mores, ending with a cautionary monkey tale and a fatal punchline.
A thirsty passerby, short of funds, offers a lump of anthracite coal to the counter guardian. The coal is accepted, the bottle is served, and the keeper rings up 10 cents. The traveler is given 15 cents in change, illustrating coal as payment.
The Boston German women plan a charity wine harvest festival at Turn Hall on October 13. The event reenacts Rhine vineyard life with original costumes, Bacchus and Bacchante performances, and dances by harvest girls. Mrs. Louise Heiman leads the Turner Women’s Society.
Molly, a devoted baseball fan, roots for the visitors and keeps score while awaiting a marriage proposal from Bobby. In a tense September series, the tail-enders upset the odds, Bobby hits a final home run to win, and Molly’s telegram of “Congrats, yes” arrives as the papers hail his feat.
The advertisement touts Morse made clothing with $15 suits offering superior design, skilled construction, quality materials, and a tailored fit with hand worked collar shoulders and lapels. It also markets Morse Superior $3 Shoes included in stock.
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