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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
6
The City Council should quickly enact reform as Mayor Collins aims to abolish the lamp department a relic of past street lighting practices. The piece cites other bloated units like the music and statistics departments and favors broader departmental abolition for economical government.
The Republican Speaker of the House refuses another renomination over tariff policy, highlighting a widening revolt within the party. In Iowa Republicans push to end tariff protection for trust-made goods, signaling a growing split across the West and East as Henderson acknowledges the changing sentiment.
A terse despatch from Lieutenant Peary reports arrival at Chateaux Bay on Labrador coast after over four years in the Arctic. The message asks whether his planned chain of northern stations and a final dash to the Pole succeeded, noting his five ships and five years of leave.
Honors for American Arctic exploration rest on failing Zeigler expeditions amid dissensions and disasters. Returns bring tales of bickering and utter failure. Peary aboard the Windward may not yet claim Pole records, and his despatch will be awaited with interest.
The Democratic State convention meets today in Massachusetts with strong support likely for William A. Gaston as gubernatorial nominee. Hamlin may have a place, but the platform should unite Democrats on issues that affect families and workers, avoiding the dead 16 to 1 silver issue and focusing on forward looking topics.
A Washington report hints at a possible shift in national bank deposits to include state and municipal bonds. Critics warn such a change could threaten legality and prudent safeguards, risking uneven security for public funds and future Treasury discretion.
The column reports Jack the Slugger’s capture and guilt, mentions upcoming Soderquists sentencing, and jokes about lawn pests from Junebug larvae. It also comments on subway change practices, a graft rumor involving a reel manipulator, and travels of F. M. Archer and A. Musty Miller, with local social notes and stray anecdotes.
A cautionary verse warns children along the road titled Be careful, little children as you play along the pike. It urges readiness when a warning horn sounds or laughter will end forever.
Miss Lillian Gallagher recounts asking Miss Dorothy Spence to marry her, only to face rival George Covell in a canoe race to win a favorable answer. Dolly’s eyes and a tense race decide the moment as Covell gains ground and Dolly reacts to his song.
The writer informs the editor that the governors spring on Pem berton Hill has three branches leading to Milk Street Spring Lane and Scollay square or Court Street. He recalls contractor issues with this water during the Boston Atheneum foundations and says he alerted the Board of Health about the spring’s action through Granary Cemetery years ago.
James Watters of Somerville criticizes a Legislature act for awarding medals to about 3800 survivors of Governor Andrew's 1861 call. He condemns required affidavits sworn before justices and two witnesses as bureaucratic hardship, urging the medals be awarded in a civil ceremony or funding patriotism training instead.
A short essay lists essential qualities for overcoming bad luck and achieving success. It cites integrity brains energy and force of character capacity for work and executive power and personal manners as key traits. The piece urges disciplined effort and self choice to join the rewarded elite.
The Chelsea Aldermen voted 12 to 3 to remove the ban that no liquor could be sold on the Forsythe lot sold to Fred Thiese. Thiese erected a building and reportedly seeks to lease it to a saloon keeper, despite the prior restriction ending May 1, 190.
At the National Prison Congress in Philadelphia on September 16 the committee on preventive and reformatory work was presented by J A Leonard, superintendent of the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield. Elizabeth L Tuttle of Boston probation court read the probation committee report.
The executive board of the Coremakers' International Union decided to relocate the union's headquarters from Boston to Cincinnati effective immediately. The action was announced in Cincinnati with plans for a smoother administration and regional presence.
A reception honoring Dr F E Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor Society and Mrs Clark will be held Tuesday evening at Union Church located at the corner of Columbus Avenue and West Newton Street.
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