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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
6
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The Farm School on Thompson's Island argues that moving the city garbage plant to Spectacle Island harms its property and endangers the nearby Marine Park and South Boston neighborhoods. Aldermen have approved a $140,000 removal plan, with Common Council decision pending. The school urges consideration of alternate sites such as Rainsford Island.
An editorial discusses Abdurrahman Khan's death as reopening the Afghan question. It argues the throne’s instability could invite Russian pressure toward Herat and India, warning that concealed diplomacy may advance a Russian move without open defiance.
The article notes a disputed succession in Cabul and Russian advances in northern districts. It describes the Czar’s troops expanding influence, likening progress to a glacier’s slow inevitability, while London frets over limits of warships and troops amid South Africa commitments.
The Suffolk county district attorney race shows a split in the Republican party between Mall and Paul with Paul winning over his rival. If Democratic renominates Oliver Stevens, the election is effectively decided as Stevens would succeed himself and continue his respected, nonpartisan governance of the office.
The narrative praises Captain Wescott and Station 5 for rapid clearance of an Addison kidnapping case, crediting Augusta and Curtis for their part. It highlights a track record of solved crimes and diligent investigations led by Captain Wescott, with praise for the city’s police work and community guards.
The article surveys the rise of large industrial combinations two to three years old and their shaky earnings amid market declines. It cites Amalgamated Copper as a case where attempting to push vast copper stocks at below international prices hurts profits while export volumes drop. It argues inflated capital and competition suppress profits, noting the trusts educate Americans in industrial economics.
The Connecticut election results show a constitutional amendment adopting plurality rule for State officer elections and approve a constitutional convention. The move ends minority control and signals a shift toward popular rule and representation reform.
The Observant Citizen reports on October days in Lexington with golf and outdoor activities. It notes the Rev EB Horton and family remaining in town, Sailors' Haven concert season opening October 14 in Charlestown, and upcoming changes at the Ven dome. It mentions Charles Frost Aldrich’s improving health and summer at Ponkapoag, plus reactions to reporters at Massachusetts General Hospital and remarks about Dr Walcott.
A pasted mosaic of verse and satire discusses railroad free passes being abolished by U S presidents meeting in New York. It mocks passenger vanity and conductors while weaving in jokes about mortality statistics and local asides from a newspaper page.
A estranged couple Helen and Frank Gardner are reconciled after their child Marjory charms them toward forgiveness. Alice Maynard, the friend who egged efforts to heal the rift, observes the couple's long struggle and eventual reunion as the baby consoles Helen and softens Frank.
Pledges totaling 18 297 40 toward a 100 000 goal aim to keep Dr. Lorimer in Boston as Tremont Temple seeks debt relief. City leaders and workers contribute, with letters praising Dr. Lorimer’s influence and pledges from Mayor Hart, a Civil War veteran, and many names listed as donors, all contingent on Lorimer remaining.
The Duke and Duchess bade farewell to the West and sped east on a royal special train. They will reach the Lakes tomorrow and Toronto on Thursday for a grand reception. In Poplar Point they watched threshing near a wheat stack as chaff blew onto the Duchess who calmly protected herself with a parasol. The Winnipeg stop drew a large crowd and mill visits followed.
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