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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1902
Page
4
A large crowd is expected at Faneuil Hall tonight to protest the continuing anthracite coal strike. The meeting aims to press for arbitration and concession, voicing public demand for a quick settlement and relief from the coal famine impacting households and industries in Boston.
The Automobile Club of America chair argues racing machines improve the breed by transferring racing parts to touring cars. He likens it to horse breeding, where a thoroughbred crossed with a cold blood raises the breed. He warns racing cars belong on tracks, not public roads.
The piece argues for expanding the U S effort to recover embezzled funds from Neely and his Havana associates Reeves Rathbone and Hianna’s protégé, noting Cuba freed officials but the U S seeks repayment and questioning why all conspirators aren’t included in the action.
The retrospect of the Board of Health for the summer months in Boston highlights public health trends, notable outbreaks, and municipal responses. Key figures, dates, and actions illustrate the city’s handling of sanitation, disease prevention, and community health initiatives during the season.
Over six of ten July weeks saw fewer deaths than last year, with 1993 total deaths vs 2148 previously though population rose. Child under five mortality is relatively low, cooler temperatures and fewer humid heat periods in crowded districts cited as key. No extreme heat distress noted, many call it a mercy to many residents.
The War Department analysis shows Philippine imports rising from 19 million in 1899 to over 30 million in 1901 while exports reach about 44.5 million. US share is small, 12 percent of imports and 19 percent of exports, with England and China dominating. The piece also notes beer follow the flag and includes a humorous personal diary section on canoeing and Norumbega Park animals.
A roundup of small town activities includes a rain soaked sprinkling cart on Vernon Street and mud, the Hollingsworths' summer home near Vineyard Haven set to close, and Rev. Werner visiting Lexington parishioners. Assistant Superintendent Flynn led a long water main job, with workers enduring all day to keep Washington Street passable, then earning a full day off next Saturday. A Roughan Hall rally featured a boisterous heckler silenced by Alderman Kelly’s sharp quip about Pigtown pigs. West End Boat Club Sundays sail to Governors Island for a 10 hour trip with 60 members, cooking and laughing aboard two 12 oared barges.
A Norumbega Park letter notes canoeing along the Charles River near Norumbega Park Mass on Sept 7. College youths in decollete sweaters paddle lazily in luxury boats while the canoe girl displays nerve and daring on the water as evening tones descend.
In a seaside home Nan learns her husband Robert’s haunting past as a shipwreck survivor who faced mutiny and starvation. He recounts the fateful voyage, the lifeboat struggle, and how a French cruiser rescued them before he spent years in an asylum. Now he vows simple meals and a steadfast wife.
Dr Claudius Buchanan Webster, the oldest living Dartmouth alumnus in America, died this afternoon at his nephew’s home in Concord New Hampshire. He joined the U S Army as assistant surgeon in 1852 serving through the Civil War. In 1870 he was appointed United States consul to Sheffield England by President Grant and held the post until 1886. His father and three brothers were also Dartmouth graduates creating an unparalleled family record.
John Marooney a prominent Somerville resident and head of the millinery department at Jordan Marsh died at his Highland avenue home early yesterday He was born in Charlestown about 49 years ago He leaves a widow and one child.
A sunset scene follows a fisher girl Nan as she drags an old boat ashore and gazes toward the sea. She reflects on her missing husband Robert, once proud of commanded craft Petrel, and returns to their humble cottage.
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