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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
6
The notice lists daily subscription rates for various papers, with yearly and half yearly options. It notes address changes must be prepaid, second class matter status, and payment methods. It provides office addresses in Boston and New York and instructs advance payment and automatic discontinuation on expiration. Editor A Grozier is named.
A political pitch urges voters to back Gaston highlighting improved safety, reduced debt, lower taxes, and economy. The message frames Gaston as the change Massachusetts needs to ease financial burdens and costs.
The President is engaged in perusing the report from Fourth Assistant Bristow, with interest noted in its contents and potential implications for ongoing policy discussions. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A Tremont Temple Republican rally shows division over tariff policies as speakers from Iowa and national circles push contrasting views. Critics argue that Republican promises to revise tariffs ignore trust power, leaving Massachusetts industries burdened while party control in Washington remains unchanged.
Boston Republicans near final step to replace John L Bates with Mark Hanna on the ticket next Tuesday. The move centers on Ohio sentiment as Senator Foraker headlines the campaign tone from the Ohio point of view.
The piece argues that statute of limitations shields officials from exposure after a regime change. It cites Littauer and Perry Heath as examples and notes Roosevelt's directive to limit inquiries to his administration, leaving the extent of pre Rooseveltion misdeeds uncertain. It laments accountability stalled by legal time limits.
Editorial urging Massachusetts residents to vote for Gaston home rule measure emphasizes local control. Dismisses opinions from Ohio and Iowa officials as irrelevant to Massachusetts affairs and calls on state voters to decide locally.
The school committee criticizes Edward Baldwin for creating a paid custodian post and banning visitor access to Boston schools without his signed permit. He resigned from the school board minutes after creating the office and quickly secured the salaried job, prompting calls to abolish the position as useless and laughable.
A reform-minded shift gains momentum as Republicans back Gaston to rejuvenate the ship of state. Supporters say a change is needed to scrape off barnacles and improve governance.
The article argues against employing young women as district messengers for Western Union, stating sex should not enter occupation choices but noting practical harm. It claims such work demeans decency, harms youth, and faces public condemnation and guardianship concerns.
In a dark October evening, Mr. Percival Pipp is robbed of 60 dollars and a gold watch by a highwayman who dies laughing after Pipp asks about trading stamps. The bizarre exchange ends with the thief’s fatal collapse.
Readers weighed in on bunghole placement with quips from Skowhegan Chelsea and Back Bay. Editor OGUBB ROOT notes questions about inside outside or end positions while conservatives mock canal chatter and a sausage makers strike looms as a minor public irritant.
A political appeal urges Massachusetts voters to support Gaston in national matters, challenging Washington Republican leadership and signaling a shift for the state toward independence and new direction.
Senator Arthur Harrington of Charles town petitions the Election Board for a hearing on his nomination papers. He alleges irregular indorsements by the city committee secretary and improper timing of filing. The board postponed yesterday and will likely decide today.
The Rev. Louis A. Linn pastor of the German Lutheran Church of Springfield wed Miss Rosa A. C. Katzmann of Jamaica Plain at the German Lutheran Church in Roxbury last evening. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. A. H. Biewend with Olga Linn as maid of honor and Robert H. Katzmann as best man. After a wedding tour, the couple will reside in Springfield.
The Bates campaign accuses opponents of pompous bluff as Gaston speakers label state aid and bond growth as trifling while Bates claims progress. Citizens hear rising debt and demand fuller explanations from officials. Edward William warns evasive replies hinder Commonwealth equality and predicts a tipping point when votes are counted.
The Purple Puzzle Promulgator pursues the Scarlet Maltese Cat through Scollay square and a subway scramble. Pete delays a street crossing, dodges a car parade, and endures a subway brawl with a fierce woman before finally releasing the cat from the bag.
London Oct 29 Lord Strathcona Canadian high commissioner has accepted the nomination to the chancellorship of Aberdeen University. The nomination was offered to Andrew Carnegie who declined.
Jaeger Hygienic Shirts and Drawers wool fleece lined and Camel's Hair drawers in winter weight 75c Heavy Natural Merino Shirts and Drawers full fashioned 1.00.
A column notes more no public safety signs in fields and woods and muses on etiquette and sanitation. It recalls theater figures, hotel life, and social happenings from Boston area society, plus anecdotes about transit workers and local sports events and club life.
Beginning Monday noon a series of inter denominational missionary meetings for World evangelization will be held daily at Tremont Temple through Friday. Five denominations participate and will be represented by speakers including Rev. William Ashmore Rev. W Beard Rev E H Richards Rev William N Chambers Rev J H DeForest Miss Ellen M Stone and Rev James Simester Right Rev H B Restarick D D bishop of Honolulu and Miss Suma of Burma.
Forty three descendants of William Roger and Richard Billings gathered at the Westminster yesterday noon for the nineteenth annual eve. Billings of Hatfield presided. The group discussed plans for a historical and genealogical memorial publication. The session included report readings and personal business.
Second Lieutenant Gérard M. Kincaid is ordered to Honolulu from Charlestown navy yard. Mt Holyoke freshmen receptions welcomed by President Woolseley, Miss Betts and Miss Horton. Engagement announced between Theodore E. Parker and Harriet Talbot. Captain M. A. Healy reassigned to Thetis. Natick couple announces marriage of Ethel May Billings Robinson to Ellsworth Newton Paul. Massachusetts delegation to world Sunday school convention announced, with 500 delegates from North America. steamer capacity 850. Violinist Walter Dexter Stafford returns to Pittsfield after abroad studies. Amherst College officials attend New England college presidents meeting at Wesleyan. Kenneth Lewis visits Beverly Farms. Mrs. H. L. Winston attends Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Baltimore. Amherst Press Club organized. officers named. Dr. Arthur K. Drake named superintendent of Lowell General Hospital starting Nov 1. Amherst Phi Gamma Delta hosts reception for faculty. W. R. Johnson in attendance.
Mrs Timothee Adamowski formerly Miss Gertrude Pancoast of Philadelphia dons a light mourning cravenette gown at Symphony rehearsals. The tight waist features a bolero effect with a back Eton style and bias black peau de cygne trim. She wears a black toque with ribbon bows and a net veil edged in crepe. Jewelry limited to screw pearl earrings.
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