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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
6
Subscription rates for the Boston Post and Sunday Post are listed with terms for one year six months and three months. Notices cover address changes, payment in advance, and that subscriptions may be discontinued on expiration. The editor and publisher EB A Grozier is identified.
The piece argues Massachusetts may shift from a doubtful to a recast political role, noting its influence on national affairs and potential gains for Republicans this election year. It frames as a strategic moment to alter the political balance.
The speaker argues that Massachusetts Republicans sacrificed state interests for national party needs. He contends Congressmen favor national aims over Massachusetts, aiding beef, steel, and coal trusts while harming local business and workers. A remedy proposed is to make Massachusetts a doubtful state to force stronger support for local interests.
Colonel Gaston pledges to reduce state debt and commissions and cut taxes. He argues the state needs reform and asks voters to give him a chance to prove he can deliver.
The article notes Elders Dowie led about 4000 supporters to New York promising mass baptisms and miraculous healings in Madison Square Garden and a vast pool, plus $50 million in donations. No conversions, healings, or baptisms occurred, and costs vastly exceeded receipts, marking a spiritual failure despite business success in Luaake Michigan.
A Boston opinion argues against replacing boys with young women in the Western Union district messenger service. It declares the move inappropriate for propriety and morals, citing risks in office buildings and possible encounters with undesirable situations. It appeals to public sentiment to halt the practice.
The Commonwealth mourns Hon. John E. Russell a respected citizen and former representative in Congress. He declined cabinet and diplomatic offers but influenced tariff policy and public opinion through his scholarly work, eloquence, philanthropy, and strong character. His death is widely regretted.
Citizens of Boston bear more than a third of government costs yet lack authority over their police. The call urges votes for Gaston and for home rule to transfer local policing power.
The piece argues that John Alexander Dowie’s campaign against sin in New York is failing, predicting a conspicuous failure in its overall effectiveness. The fragment implies anticipated poor outcomes and public reception.
One year of Governor Bates has increased Boston's state tax share to nearly a million dollars. The public remains unsure what next year holds without policy changes.
At a Watertown rally Hon John A Sullivan criticizes the Republican tariff as failing to raise wages while driving up living costs. He calls for lowering duties on necessities ending tariff shields for trusts, free entry of raw materials, free coal iron lumber and food from Canada, and a restraint on navy buildup. He argues for Massachusetts to trade freely and for nonintervention in European affairs.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach former chancellor of the exchequer and MP for West Bristol will support Prime Minister Balfour. He backs the Sheffield speech program aligning with Chamberlain’s protection policy as outlined by the premier.
William L. Elkins is dying in Philadelphia after beginning to sink early yesterday morning. All members of his family are at his bedside as the end is momentarily expected.
Roosevelt orders reconsideration of ex superintendent Lewis Kempner removed by Postmaster General Payne. He will receive a hearing on the charges. the case centers on his duties within the registry system.
Prying Pete battles Damnation Dan in Bowdoin square as a green bag hidden in a doorway reveals the Scarlet Maltese Cat. The Boston Post teases a Friday installment with readers urged to guard loose money and submit clues.
A collage of wry quips from a column on politics and society. Mentions an old Senator, a wise father reference, and a divorce case remark. References to football game phrasing about the Indians, Mr. Lawson's bid to buy Heinze, and Amalgamated matters.
Washington reports Hanna plans retirement as Republican national committee chair at the December meeting or the first session of the new committee. Ex Governor Crane of Massachusetts is favored to replace him if he declines. Perry Heath may resign amid post office inquiry findings. National committee weighs New York City for the next convention site. Money concerns loom as Roosevelt’s appeal to big interests weakens.
Observant citizens note renewed granite sidewalk after delays from the East Boston tunnel project. Included are remarks on Court Street work and a light tone about public rejoicing. A column covers local items from transit to theatre and social notes across Boston.
Boston social news highlights engagements marriages and visits. Guests include Homer St Gaudens in Washington and Lila McCauley to Walcott Tuckerman with church wedding planned. Notables like Professor Bernard Cortoff travel Cuba return to coach Cercle Francaise. The Dows Olin wedding set for November 19 in Rhinebeck and the Coolidge Sargent family remain at Manchester by the Sea.
Erline Hardy Choate recounts a tale of Professor Smithson a famed hypnotist who aids John Cartwright a bank teller in a scheme to hypnotically influence deposits. Cartwright obtains a ten thousand dollar check and leaves with only slips reading with the compliments of his subconscious ego.
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