10 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
1
The Boston Post notes the opening of the school year as thousands of children gather in city and portable school houses. It lauds summer recreation and the improved facilities, while urging solutions for houseless pupils and confirming the school house commission’s efforts.
Boston residents condemn Secretary Roots order to seize part of Castle Island from the public park. They cite long term use as a recreation ground funded by locals and argue military need does not justify removing access. They urge President Roosevelt to veto the action and defend public rights.
In Dorchester District Court Judge Joseph Churchill declined to hold as misdemeanants the family living in Minot's Woods on a vagrancy charge. He called the situation a summer vagrancy and found the defendants not guilty, praising humane understanding over legal discrimination.
The article notes Governor Stone recognizing the strike as a state matter and pressing for a constitutional law or arbitration. He emphasizes not forcing a special session unless needed and calls on Senators Quay and Penrose to use influence to urge operators toward arbitration to halt public suffering.
Republican authorities in Pennsylvania vow to pressure corporations that benefit from state favors to resolve the ongoing quarrel. Official demands aim to push corporate entities into aligning with political objectives amid a broader dispute.
The article argues trusts admit selling goods to foreigners at lower prices than to Americans, offsetting transport and duty costs to meet foreign competition. It asserts profits on lower domestic prices and calls out tariffs like the Dingley as the reason American industry pays more for materials from home producers.
William Mackay the artist is commissioned by Andrew Carnegie to decorate candles in his New York mansion. Gerard Bement cruises the Maine coast aboard the Amorita with Thomas M. McKee. A Berkeley Temple mixed quartet led by Mrs. Florence Rich King debuts with Ernes tine Harding Mabel Balfour Russell Abbott and Daniel Ross. The Technology Male Quartet begins weekly services next Sunday. Rev Henry Varley, formerly of West End Tabernacle London, will preach at Tremont Temple next Sunday after his ocean crossing last August. Post office eligibility lists are removed from the Federal building bulletin board to make room for examinations. eligible lists remain at Civil Service Commission offices. Mrs Charles Mackay plans to return to New York Friday after visiting her father Linn B Peter in Cambridge for ten days.
A spoof poem about oysters opens the note, followed by Eph Higgins the Bingville postmaster returning from a three day trip with his sister. While he was away the post office closed and mail could not be sent or received. Citizens complained but Higgins claims no one appreciated him.
Local column reports small stamp sales decline for Epic company in the quarter ending Sept 1. Deacon Bradbury, a church pillar, was robbed at the county seat by a man who offered a $1000 for $50. The plan failed. the deacon was left with nothing but old newspapers and seeks reimbursement from church members or may leave the church. Also recounted are robbed watermelon patch, sharp language from Ezra, and losses suffered by Cyrus Hoskins including a mare and a cow within two weeks.
Tudor feigns pain to elicit care from Miss Campbell using a feigned injury. They consult a Treatise on Surgery and debate treatment as the doctor resists. Tudor pleads for daily visits and slowly secures access to care.
John F. Murphy, chairman, Ward 17 Democratic Committee, disputes signing or authorizing his name on a circular mailed to voters in support of Mr. O'Malley or any candidate for Representative, Ward 17, Boston. Dated September 9.
Boston residents protest the proposed fencing and use of a 1 12 acre portion of Castle Island for lighthouse service storage and buoy handling. Officials argue the move preserves access, while park leaders and Aldermen urge intervention to protect the popular shaded area with views of the harbor.
The Governor’s Island explosion left the magazine ruins as they were. Joseph E Wakefield of Cambridge is presumed dead, while 18 year old James O Gara from Tremont Street is reported missing after possibly joining a harbor trip with others without permission. Captain Taylor’s return and search permission are awaited.
The Stromboli volcano on Stromboli Island erupts violently sending fire and torrents of stones into the air. Thick smoke covers the island as Mount Vesuvius also shows activity signals.
The notice lists Kirmans sizes ranging from 12 inches in width to 10 to 15 inches in length. It specifies dimensional parameters for a product or item set. No further context or entities are provided in the fragment.
A fragmented price listing shows carpet and matting types including Wiltons and Brussels with usual prices noted. Items reference body prices around 1.56 and 1.40 for different grades, with mention of standard and imperial velvet materials.
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