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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post notes its role as a representative Democratic paper for New England readers with coverage of regional political and social issues.
A dated row from the Sunday Post summarizing daily entries for August 1902 with figures 176,070 and 176,840 indicating counts or totals recorded in the newspaper’s day by day notes.
The Adirondacks record for 1902 shows fatal misfires as judges and millionaires fall to hunters mistaking game. The piece calls for drastic measures, noting Maine now permits manslaughter indictments for such fatal mistakes and urges jail for well meaning gun owners to curb killings.
The second Ziegler funded polar voyage returns to Norway after Baldwin's failed expedition. Critics note lavish gear and many dogs doomed the effort, arguing frugal, plucky crews reach farther. Baldwin blames quarrels, while Peary’s native-led final push is awaited to confirm Pole attainment.
President Roosevelt begins a southern tour despite visible facial injuries from a recent event. He plans to finish the trip and continue national duties amid public interest and concern.
A political column argues the President must balance private tastes with public duty. It cites Roosevelt planning a southern tour and contrasts private risk with protecting the presidency, noting Vermont and statewide election debates and calls to reform the plurality system.
An editorial discusses the Pittsfield disaster and questions the motorman’s claim of having the right of way. It argues the public owns highways and that electric railways hold no superior rights, stressing that individuals such as farmers and milkmen retain equal right of passage.
The column mixes anecdotes and trivia including a young man on the telephone, the 21st anniversary of a yellow day, and a reference to Mont Pelee. It cites a Philippines deployment in April 1900 and numbers on global telegraph and submarine cable traffic. Mentions Elevated line changes and local theatre access, plus business moves involving Hyde Windlass.
A humorous travelogue tours Norumbega Park in Norumbega Park Massachusetts. The writer describes the park’s open air theatre Indian colony with Chief Daylight, penny arcade chalets, a lung tester and a rambling landscape. The piece blends tall tales with scenes of visitors and relics of a bygone era.
A cryptic line notes someone slipping away noiselessly from a chalet with a signature Newton Newkirk and a tease that the story continues Monday.
A tense street scene unfolds as Father Curley orders Tam to flee while warning that his own guilt and potential repentance will be judged by higher powers. He urges Tam to escape as approaching officers loom, then turns away in silent resolve.
Henry Michael McCue, 18, son of Michael Nf. McCue an Lowell Water Board inspector, wins Senator Hoar's nomination as a cadet to Annapolis reflecting his natural affinity for the sea.
The son of a Civil War Navy veteran, McCue graduates from Lowell High School in 1901 and earned a naval academy appointment after passing entrance exams. He served in the High School Regiment all four years and faces a Washington exam set for Sept. 15. His family, including parents and two sisters, celebrate his progress as he continues work in a local grocery store while preparing.
Louisville editor Henry Watterson in the Courier Journal denounces New York society as the smart set and moral ruin. He attacks the so called best society for decadence, luxury, and depravity contrasting them with the virtuous middle class.
A Henry Hamlin backed appeal urges Democrats to attend the September 10 caucuses and support delegates to the State convention. The open letter contrasts Hamlin as a debater and reformer with Gaston's limited stump record, highlighting Hamlin's treasury experience and long public service.
Advert mentions trousers originally 5.00 now 3.50 and 4.00 now 3.00. It notes fall hats priced at 3 or 2, suggesting styled sizes and discounts for apparel.
A Boston based Hamlin campaign committee statement urges Democratic voters to caucus and vote according to conscience. The message presents Hamlin as conservative yet progressive, advocating public property regulation and municipal ownership if needed and challenging Republicans to defend their records.
Representative Hayes of Ward 3 arranged ward room use for Monday and Tuesday nights to host rallies for congressional candidates. Kelther is set for Monday, Cennns for Tuesday, with Dennison choosing a smaller hall for 8 to 9 on Tuesday. Curley faction in Ward 17 plans music and politics at Tammany Hall tomorrow afternoon with several speakers. A rally in support of William H. Murphy for House of Representatives in Ward 17 is slated for tomorrow afternoon at Tibernian Hall Hampden street.
The Dominion line steamship Commonwealth arrived at Charlestown with 1251 passengers. Of these 391 in first cabin, 278 in second, 672 in steerage. Many steerage travelers head West to Utah, some as converts to Mormon faith after a 50 member missionary party returned. Men outnumbered women in steerage. language barriers common. one Irish girl brought her mother and two cousins to New Hampshire.
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