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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
5
As 9000 children return to over 300 school houses and portable classrooms, the annual civic round sees the largest population movement of the year. The city’s summer recreation and resort options are praised, and the school house commissioners are credited for providing space, with relief hoped for those formerly without homes.
Boston residents denounce Secretary Root and Secretary Gage for evicting the public from Castle Island to serve a dumping ground and lighthouse needs. They argue the path and park are vital public pleasures funded by locals, urging President Roosevelt to veto the War Department action as a betrayal of trust and public spirit.
Governor Stone says he is eager to settle the Pennsylvania anthracite strike and would support a constitutional law if legislators could pass it. He warns a special session may help or may not, and urges Senators Quay and Penrose to use influence to push arbitration with operators now.
Republican authorities in Pennsylvania aim to pressure corporations reliant on state favor to force them to adjust the quarrel.
The trusts admit selling goods to foreigners at lower prices than to Americans, claiming offsets for transportation and duty. The core point remains that a profit is made on the lower price, raising questions why American labor products cannot be sold domestically as cheaply. Rebates and discounts are dismissed. the issue ties to protectionist tariff costs.
Judge Joseph Churchill of the Dorchester District Court found the family living in Minot's Woods not guilty of vagrancy. He mused on seasonal camping as a natural impulse and urged sympathy, noting the children appeared healthy and well. He refused to discriminate, calling the season a time of vagrancy.
The Observant Citizen reports artist William Mackay, brother of Charles Mackay, commissioned by Andrew Carnegie to decorate rooms in Carnegie’s New York mansion. Gerard Bement cruises Maine coast aboard Amorita with Thomas McKee. A Berkeley Temple mixed quartet under Mrs. Florence Rich King debuts, with Ernes tine Harding, Mabel Balfour, Russell Abbott, and Daniel Ross. The Technology Male Quartet to sing weekly at evening services. Rev. Henry Varley, former West End Tabernacle pastor, will preach at Tremont Temple next Sunday. Civil Service exam lists removed from bulletin board for space. notices available at Civil Service Commission offices. Mrs. Charles Mackay and Linn 9B Peter’s daughter visits Cambridge, returning to New York Friday morning.
A Bingville vignette mocks a three day post office closure by Postmaster Eph Higgins who left with the key, leaving residents unable to mail letters or buy stamps. Amelia Tucker laments the office shutdown while Abe Watkins shifts to county seat, and locals question the postmaster’s absence.
Ep tithe shows quarterly stamp sales of 18 two cent stamps seven one cent stamps two newspaper wrappers and 23 postal cards. Deacon Bradbury was robbed at the county seat over a $1000 scheme ending with a pack of old newspapers. Ezra Underwood’s mammoth watermelon was stolen by night raiders and Cyrus Hoskins mourns two recent losses including a roan mare and a Jersey cow sold to Dave White. Newton Newkirk.
Tudor waits for Dr. James while Miss Campbell tends his hurt with concern and curiosity. A playful ploy evolves into a cautious romance as they explore the possibility of immediate care and mutual support, the doctor doubting yet the patient insisting on treatment and closeness.
John F. Murphy chairman Ward 17 Democratic Committee writes to The Post denying he signed or authorized his name to a voter circular backing Mr. O'Malley or any candidate for Representative from Ward 17. He urges publication of the misattribution and notes the incident occurred in Boston in September.
The Society of Friends convention at Asbury Park New Jersey notes that Quakers no longer must retain head gear in meeting. The September 9 report marks a shift in traditional practice as attendees participate without hats during services.
Citizens of Boston and South Boston react as the United States plans to fence off about 0.12 acres on Castle Island to establish lighthouse service storage. Officials voice alarm that the favored, shaded waterfront spot with views of shipping will be lost, prompting formal protests from Park Commissioners Aldermen and local leaders.
The ruined magazine on Governor's Island remains as after the blast awaiting Captain Taylor's return and permission to search. Joseph EB Wakefield of Cambridge is believed dead, while 18 year old James O'Gara from Tremont Street is reported missing after a harbor outing.
Sept 9 report says Stromboli Island is in full eruption throwing fire and torrents of stones while the island is shrouded in smoke Mt Vesuvius also shows activity signs and observers monitor the scene as authorities assess risk and potential regional impact.
A sale notice lists reduced prices on carpets and mats including Royal Wiltons at 2.25, Body Brussels at 1.20, Imperial Velvet Wiltons at 1.00, Tapestry Brussels at 0.70, Medium Grade 0.55, All Wool Extra Supers 0.55, Straw Matting 0.25 to 0.55, and China Matting 4 yards 0.90, with a bulk deal of 150 rolls reduced from 9.00 to 6.90 per roll of 40 yards.
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