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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
9
The speaker argues Massachusetts Republicans have fiscally prudent, pro labor governance. He defends commissions on education militia metropolitan needs and public works, questions Gaston's proposed abolitions, and cites notable projects and debt positions as evidence of value received. The speech lauds Gen Crane's tenure and Republican leadership.
A vintage ad notes that a million women use Fels-Naptha soap and find it saves half the effort of washing. It hints that users may not realize it also halves wear on clothing, suggesting new benefits discovered by readers.
Miss Agnes Tobin of Norwood leaps from a second story window when a Norwood Centre house catches fire at 1 am. She uses a ladder to rescue her mother and a young visitor, enabling neighbors and a volunteer brigade to extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrives.
The quotation asserts that the finances of the Commonwealth have not suffered fraud incompetence or extravagance from any long serving public figure. It contends the debt arose not from waste or excess and that the credit remained excellent.
The Democratic State ticket ratification is set for tonight at Tremont Temple with Judge Josiah Quincy Presiding. Speakers include John De Witt Warner of New York Charles Hamlin Herbert Joyner lieutenant governor candidate Thomas Gargan and Edward Everett Brown. Boston Democrats parade from Milk Street to the temple with a music band and ex chairs of the city committee as guests. Mayor Quincy expected to confront Senator Lodge over his attack on Mr. Gaston.
A heated Massachusetts Single Tax League meeting in Tremont Temple featured a sharp clash between president C B Millebrown and reformer William Lloyd Garrison. The exchange touched on banquets, Henry George principles, and loyalty to the league, with voices accusing one another of misrepresentation and questioning leadership.
Monroe Club members held a meeting at Democratic headquarters on West Cedar street last night with 200 to 300 voters present. William F. Donovan urged turnout, Dennie J. McCallHecuddy criticized ward committee methods, Leonard Coyne attacked School Committeeman Coolidge, and speakers included Dr. Charles A. McGinty and John O'Donnell.
A Cambridge committee led by Mayor McNamee, with Associated Charities and St. Vincent de Paul among others, plans to distribute about 600 feet of wood cut into 4 to 5 foot lengths to the very poor. A wood distribution desk will operate in City Hall basement next week from 9 to 1 daily for eligible applicants. Separately, coal dealers agree to deliver soft coal at 45 cents per 100 pounds to residents’ homes for cash.
The South Boston branch met at 47 Broadwey with M J Jordan presiding and elected Patrick T Word Joseph C Gallavan Jens Walsh Patrick Jelly Christopher Vitegeveld Jeremiah Carre and Thomas Meagher as delegates to the national convention to be held December 2 and 22 at Fineud Hall Get. Alternates named were John Tobin Patrick Doody John Corcoran Daniel O Connor James Coveney Richard Daly and Maurice Christian. A proposal for amalgamating the City Vint branch UU T Ie was revived but deferred.
The trustees created new positions at the Boston Art Museum and named Mr. John as keeper of paintings, a role deemed important for overseeing the collection. The announcement stresses the honor and responsibilities attached to the position.
Mr. John Briggs Potter has been appointed keeper of paintings at the Boston Art Museum. He has worked with the institution for a year and is considered highly fit for the role. Potter maintains a private studio in Copley Hall and reorganized the galleries to the museum’s satisfaction. He held the Longfellow traveling scholarship and studied old master methods, also assisting in restoring works for Mrs. S. D. Warren and Mrs. John L. Gardner.
A limited number of bookcases will be given free of charge to Bose ton Post readers who respond promptly. The coupon opposite will be known as the Bookcase Coupon, and should be sent in immediately.
Massachusetts campaign stop highlights Gaston's push for unity and strong turnout in Hampden and Berkshire counties. He denounces Morgan and Lodge, lauds Democratic organization, reads Lovering letter on funds, and vows hard work to win statewide. He visits Springfield and Holyoke meeting local leaders and union groups.
The county campaign kicked off in Lancaster with a large, enthusiastic rally. Principal speakers were Frax W. MacGettrick of St. Albans Vermont, and Henry I. Hollis, Democratic candidate for governor in New Hampshire. MacGettrick spoke on Vermont Prohibition and license histories. Hollis addressed New Hampshire liquor policy, advocating enforcement, license, and local option.
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