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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices for Daily One York and The Sunday Post. Rates include six months at 1.50 and three months at 0.76 for Daily and six months 0.75 and three months 0.40 for Sunday. Readers must provide current and future addresses and pay in advance.
A quoted line from October 16 praises Colonel Gaston as a mighty good fellow. The remark comes from The Hon. John D. Long directed to the Massachusetts Republican Editorial Association.
The Hon. Richard Olney assails Governor Bates supporters arguing that state issues are not trivial. He cites swelling state debt from 13 to 84 million, a tax rise of 1 million, and bureaucratic excess under Republicans. He contends long one party rule breeds corruption and demoralization, urging change from outside the party.
The London and Dominion press react along political lines with opposition rancor and government leniency as Canada weighs the Alaska boundary verdict. Canadians may protest, yet the flurry should pass, while arbitration remains a last resort to avoid war.
Residents in and near Rutland oppose state land acquisition for a penal establishment under a five year old law. The statute authorizes buying waste land to be reclaimed by prisoners, funded by a $25,000 appropriation. Iron buildings will house up to 100 inmates to reclaim and improve the land.
The State Highway Commission and the State Board of Agriculture would guide the work, selling materials and reclaiming land either for Commonwealth use or via public or private sale. It is seen as moral reform, offering open-air labor for convicts. Rutland residents oppose only partly, as the scheme could reclaim waste land and benefit the township.
Colonel William A. Gaston warned last night that Massachusetts under Governor Bates shows extraordinary debt and tax increases. He cited funded debt rising from 47.8 million in 1901 to 71.6 million in 1908 and a 662 percent tax rise since 1902, urging voters to act at the polls.
WRENTHAM Oct 19 Among those who will visit the exposition next year in St Louis will be Miss Helen Keller who with her mother Mrs Kate A Keller of Florence Ala and her teacher Miss Annie M Sullivan will be the special guests of the exposition for a week in October Oct 18 will be known as Helen Keller day Miss Keller will be graduated at Radcliffe College Cambridge next June and after her vacation will start for St Louis.
Commander Richard Wainwright has been promoted to captain and Lieutenant-Commander Cameron McR Winslow receives his commission making him a commander.
A Springfield Republican editorial urges Governor Bates to adopt sensible business methods in overseeing state affairs. It argues no governor can govern effectively without this mindset and suggests that accepting opposition criticism could fix his approach and yield positive results in the ongoing campaign.
Varsity football cries ride through a boisterous chant praising the eleven players as they surge into combat. The poem-like verse emphasizes their sacrifice and fearless advance against the opposing line with bold, rugged imagery.
A curious letter asks how old Ann is amid the Mary and Ann problem and a spoof about math brainteasers, followed by community notices and tales from Roxbury and surrounding towns. The piece wryly notes the deadline for answers and shifts to local events, quotes, and light anecdotes from Boston area residents.
A fragmentary humorous column notes quips about hats and brains while teasing readers with snippets about Tessie Marguerite and Sam. It mentions a corkscrew Pecai Mes and powder on eyebrows in a playful, confidential chat. The tone resembles gossip from a social page with brief, wry asides.
The Observant Citizen notes BE M Ezekiel of Springfield as a popular and successful Democratic candidate for secretary of state, though not widely known in Boston. He also serves on the Springfield Police Commission and is valued for his hard work. Weather over the past two days puzzles outings with cloudy spells, sprinkles, then clear but chilly winds.
Old Ben White known as Old Stingy lived alone in Boylston Mass with diamonds from Mexico. He cared for Plymouth Rock hens and sold eggs weekly in the city. Neighbors recalled his music and the sudden disappearance after a heavy November snowstorm. A neighbor entered his house and found…
Advertising circular from 666 Washington Street at Beach corner offering courses in bookkeeping shorthand and penmanship with day and evening sessions. Send for circular.
The Boston and Maine railroad announced cash awards for depot floral displays. Arlington station agent won the $50 top prize. Minor prizes included $40 to a Hill Crossing agent, $2 to Franklin Falls New Hampshire and South Lancaster agents, and $20 to Devereux Howe Lake Street Tapleyville and Tewksbury Centre agents.
An elderly man dies of apoplexy after a frightful scene as burglars are believed to raid his house seeking a hidden stash. A piano sale reveals a concealed box containing a bag of diamonds, explaining the sudden wealth ten years later.
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