Daily Averages Reported For Sunday Totals
The figures show daily averages with 179,249 and 118,966 in the Sunday totals, indicating two distinct measurements or metrics tracked by the publication.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
6
The figures show daily averages with 179,249 and 118,966 in the Sunday totals, indicating two distinct measurements or metrics tracked by the publication.
In a Republican bid for the 11th congressional district, K N Foss argues for free raw materials to safeguard New England industry, citing Governor Ames and the 1889 iron and steel memorial. The piece also critiques lawmakers for weak stances against tariffs and coal trusts, urging fighters for regional welfare.
The editorial argues that trolley lines require state regulation after the Roosevelt incident. It notes safety checks by the State Board of Railroad Commissioners and urges state control of operations and speech, despite fears of clashing with local ordinances.
The text argues for uniform speed limits on public highways regardless of local rules and applies the same standard to electric roads. It notes the trolley requires restraint and regulation and suggests the Pittsfield accident could spur related legislation and compensation.
Signor Marconi’s experiments in the Mediterranean demonstrate long distance wireless telegraphy capable of delivering messages across Cornwall to the Mediterranean without loss. A rival device by Signor Piscicelli could shoot mail matter along overhead wires at 248 miles per hour, suggesting Boston to San Francisco in 18 hours and Alaska replies in three days.
A satirical piece pleads to end the coal strike, praising a strong stance by J. P. Morgan and Pierpont as it lampoons Secretary Shaw. It notes a Treasury gold stock of 598,996.19 dollars and mocks the slow action of Congress on distributing wealth to the needy.
A jumbled 1902 era collage mentions Secretary Shaw salaries, Alaska volcanoes, and a humorous tale of Jenkins the culprit pursued through train cars. Dolly, Jim, and Romeo chase Jenkins through Wilmington after a chaotic pursuit ending with an injurious fall and unresolved capture.
Dolly accuses the other as a fool and recalls tales of fools per family. She questions prior marriage status and contemplates catching Mr. Jenkins to recover missing items. The exchange hinges on reclaiming belongings and revealing family reputations.
A narrator recalls a dim room with Romeo handcuffed and Dolly crying while a livery man files charges including stealing a cave’s team. He awakes in a damp cell, gazes at a Chesapeake Bay road, and hears oysters murmur about Dolly, Romeo, and William B. Jenkins.
President appoints Representative George W. Ray United States district judge for the northern district of New York replacing Alfred Coxe as circuit judge. The selection ends a prolonged controversy with Ray backed by Senator Platt.
Cardinal Gib bons issues a circular to diocese clergy urging observance on September 14 the first anniversary of President McKinley s death. He notes national sorrow and invites appropriate memorials to honor the late chief executive s civil virtues.
The Boston & Maine railroad booked the first all rail shipment of new crop cotton for Boston. It consists of 100 bales to be sent to Liverpool on a Warren liner, with transfer from the South to the Boston & Maine by the Memphis Kansas City Topeka railroad.
The funeral for Rev. Thomas Scully of Cambridge will be at 10 a m Monday at St Marys Church corner of Norfolk and Harvard streets Cambridge. Clergy from several towns will participate and a large chorus will chant the office of the dead. Burial is planned at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
W D Galleher of Galleher's Tobacco Company asserts in Louisville that the American Tobacco Company has lost its battle in Great Britain. He states J B Duke has not only lost the fight but also 7 500 000 dollars.
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