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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post calls for intensified Democratic reform across New England, urging party unity, stronger voter access, and stricter ethics. Editorials argue for accountability in state legislatures and efforts to curb corruption while highlighting local party conflicts.
The Boston era piece defends Joseph A. Dennison for stepping back from the ninth district Democratic race. With two rivals, a Republican plurality seems likely. Dennison’s exit preserves a Democratic seat in a solid district. The item touches Irish League references, local politics, and civic tone.
The piece argues a $1 per ton reduction to $8 for Boston consumers is insufficient. It notes outside costs from mine to tidewater total about $4 a ton, with profits claimed as excessive amid inflated prices. It warns speculators fear losses as thousands of tons sit idle and calls for further price cuts to fair commercial rates.
The piece argues Colonel Gaston represents the business community by backing reciprocal trade with Canada and tariff relief for Massachusetts industries. It contends the real reciprocity league is the Democratic party, while urging Massachusetts voters to support Gaston for Governor and Sullivan for Congress to back local interests in Washington.
The United Irish League of America holds a convening at Faneuil Hall noted as the fitting venue for the Irish rehabilitation effort across the water. The report highlights harmony in tone and temper, with the historic building adding weight to the gathering and its memories.
A historical editorial argues that assaults and murders rise in poorly lit streets. It contends street lighting, especially electric arc lights, costs less than policing and would reduce crime by deterring criminals and aiding detection.
The Observant Citizen recounts letters of congratulation received by William Baldwin on his 76th birthday. He attended a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Herbert Nash at 245 Newbury Street in the evening.
Boston, Oct 20 1902. A reader proposes a theory on how Venus de Milo lost her arms, presenting a crude sketch and arguments that the arms broke while buttoning a back shirt waist. A learned historian counters flaws and questions whether she ever wore a shirt waist again.
On a sunlit train to Korogne in German East Africa, Liza Edwards encounters Sanford, her former lover now traveling alone. He reveals he aims to marry someone else on the eastern hemisphere while she contemplates the past and her restrained affections before reuniting with family at home.
A recipe notes carrot soup with two cups grated carrot and onion simmered in water, strained into hot milk, seasoned, thickened with flour and butter, and served with croutons. It comments on carrot uses, utensil styles, and tableware, credited to ALICE E. WHITAKER.
Lieutenant G B Bradshaw reported to Rear Admiral Johnson at the Boston navy yard and began duties as executive officer of the Machias undergoing repairs. The Machias is set to leave for New York Wednesday. Pancroft repairs near completion and will likely sail to Hampton Roads. Arethusa arrived for repairs and a cost report will follow.
Rome reports high interest at the Vatican over the arrival of Arch bishop Chapelle who leads the faction opposing Archbishop Treland. He is expected to present to the Vatican and propaganda the clergy view opposing Archbishop Ireland on the Philippines policy and later discuss the matter with Vatican authorities.
Fragmentary verses accuse Mr Lodge and Cabot Lodge of slow action driven by partisan necessity and perversity. The speaker laments months of inaction, noting public anger at political maneuvering affecting pulpit and press.
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