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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
5
The piece argues one day of labor celebration shows society’s interdependence. It notes transportation, mail, newspapers, and public services continue during the holiday, underscoring workers’ pivotal role while public enjoyment defines the day’s spirit.
Since midnight Newport and eastern Long Island Sound face threats of attack bombardment and blockade as a sea side coast defense drill unfolds. The exercise, lasting until noon Saturday, marks first real use of our coast defenses built in the modern era. Admiral Higginson faces easier tasks than a hostile fleet, as a foreign navy would require attention to both shore defenses and ships at sea.
The article argues for a state level compulsory arbitration plan to end the coal strike in Pennsylvania. It notes Governor Stone could appoint a mediator like Senator Quay to compel action, a move echoing past proposals modeled on New Zealand and Australia, previously rejected by both coal operators and miners.
The speaker argues for an extra legislative session to enact reform and force arbitration with the coal trust, hoping Governor Quay will authorize it to bring the trust to compliance. The aim is to prompt timely legislation and settlement.
The first case before the tribunal formed at The Hague deals with the United States demand for about 1,000,000 dollars owed to California missions by Mexico. A 136% settlement earlier paid almost a million in arrears since California joined the United States. Mexico repudiated the debt, and the dispute is now before the international court for adjucation. The writer notes the historic start and hopes for more cases to follow as arbitration gains ground.
Beef sells for 44 cents a pound in Berlin while Boston prices are lower. Berlin meat costs are 26 percent higher than 1900 levels, with Rotterdam Paris Vienna and Budapest up 10 to 16 percent. Government bans on foreign live stock and canned meats drive up prices and prompt municipalities to seek relief. The piece likens Germany's exclusion of foreign meat to U S tariff barriers favoring the Chicago beef Trust.
The Observant Citizen records Eugene Foster's 386th year as the Boston Theatre usher, a world unmatched tenure with charge of the left centre aisle. The column adds social notes from Banff Hotel visitors and local curiosities about trains, coast defense talk, and Lynn’s recurring news presence.
A bustling report from Newton Newkirk covers Henry B. Sprague shipping coal to New York for profit and the town’s ties to national headlines. It notes nurses at Worcester Insane Hospital enjoying dances, a raccoon on the City of Jacksonville, and offshore yacht races near Nahant with Pass Point races tomorrow. A Kansas stagebound narrator contemplates temperance, and a looping bicycle daredevil stuns Point of Pines crowds.
Special to the Post reports Carrie Nation, famed pathfinder and axe minister formerly of Topeka, Kansas, visited Point of Pines Massachusetts. She was greeted by a reception committee and toured the grounds, calmly noting the beach as she sat on a rustic seat and replied playfully when asked for a hatchet.
Countess d Aulby formerly Miss Francesca Lunt of this city sails Wednesday on the Cunard steamer Saxonia. She recently arrived from Europe and has spent summers at Lewes France with husband and three children. At Pine Hill Duxbury she stayed with Mrs Wight. Known for a fine contralto voice, she hosted a famed Mt Vernon salon in her earlier years and is a niece of the late poet Parsons.
A sweltering August Sunday drew thousands to boats and trolley cars as humidity remained high from morning to late afternoon. Temperatures ranged from a low near 65 to a high around 85, with a late refreshing breeze offering relief. The weather director predicted hotter conditions for today, estimating an 85 degree high with humid, sultry air and light southwest winds. Hourly readings traced the day’s heat pattern as residents braved the heat.
Crowds at Revere Beach attend a carnival with free admission both afternoon and evening. A bathhouse crowd of 3931 is recorded and a bather revived after a near collapse. Rev J P Bixby conducts a religious service in Bostock's Menagerie with family singers and an accordionist. Animals observe hymns and join a closing chorus before feeding time.
A Beijing of times and voices on Boston Common paints a measured scene. A preacher with broken spectacles misses his Labor Day sermon while a bearded moderator and a crowd of Socialists single taxers and others mingle near Beacon Street. The Municipal Bank concert drew a large crowd as August waned and a flawless finale left Earth and sky at their prettiest.
Needham marked its Old Home Week with special church services and an open air mass meeting on Rosemary street and Highland avenue addressed by Revs. Webb Peck Pember and Beekman. The town’s May building Town Hall stores and homes were decorated as locals visited historic sites. Tomorrow features a ball game excursions to historic points sports on Washburn’s Field and a citizens meeting with a historical address by George K Clarke.
The second meeting of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 18 convened Sunday at 2 30 pm at 1187 Tremont Street. Fifty new members were admitted strengthening the group. President James H Beattie presided as Vice President Dallas urged ward activity among younger members. The club adjourned to next Sunday afternoon.
The Boston 10th district fight centers on Charles I. Quirk and W S McNary as Naphen’s withdrawal clears the McNary path. McNary leads in South Boston Ward 3 and Ward 16, with Dorchester Ward 24 likely backing him, while Quirk holds Ward 17 and hopes Quincy support. Patrick F. McDonald of Ward 20 seeks the nomination but his unpledged ward ticket foiled his plan. Dorchester Democrats push Gore as the district’s liberal option, aiming to swing the senatorials and boost turnout, with Gaston also seen as a potential carrier of the Dorchester bid.
The St Marys Roman Catholic Church at City Hall square Lynn is to be consecrated over Tuesday and Wednesday. An ornate 34 foot Gothic marble altar by Architect Hall of Cambridge will be featured during services led by Archbishop John Williams and Bishop John Brady.
Amy schemes to marry one of her nine city lovers, staging a plan to choose a fiancé before the hotel closes. Her friend guides the ruse, visiting each suitor and confirming letters and flowers while Amy feigns illness to keep rivals away. The ruse culminates as Amy reunites with her chosen one.
A Democratic rally for Michael J. Collins, candidate for the House, was held yesterday at the Democratic headquarters on 114 Boston Street. About 150 people attended as Collins's candidacy was earnestly advocated.
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