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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
6
The Boston Post argues against raising gas rates in the city, noting coal price fluctuations should not trigger higher prices for water gas. It says some firms generate gas from hydrocarbons and criticizes inflated capitalization. It warns the market would overstate coal costs and calls 50 cent gas a fairer return.
Five days remain for voter assessment in Boston as October 1 closes books. Those missed cannot vote in November for Governor, Congressman, or other officers. Registration continues mid month only for assessed residents. individuals must act to ensure a full voting list, with current assessor lists showing about 6500 fewer names than the 110,000 registered voters last year.
The Saratoga state convention toppled boss Platt by forcing his candidate Sheldon to withdraw for Lieutenant Governor. The revolt signals significant independent spirit within the party against ring rule and big finance. It underscores ongoing contest with Roosevelt’s 1904 renomination amid a shifting New York political landscape.
A Chicago report claims the great merger of the current trusts was abandoned to avoid suits and to reorganize. It attributes the decision to Roosevelt’s antitrust stance and possible tariff removal on cattle, noting trusts fear national regulation and loss of tariff protection. The article argues trusts prefer publicity within the law to prevent stronger control.
The article notes President and critics discuss the Dingley tariff affecting coal. It explains no duty on anthracite of Pennsylvania quality and a 67 cent per ton duty on coal with under 92 percent fixed carbon, with Welsh and thracite coal rarely exceeding 9 percent.
The text states that fixed carbon falls under a 1898 treasury duty like bituminous coal. It claims almost no hard coal exists worldwide beyond Pennsylvania tests at 9 percent, making the Pennsylvania railroad coal monopoly effectively protected from imports unless a substitute pays tribute to the giant monopoly.
An urgent proposal urges immediate cable importation of Welsh anthracite or German coal to avert suffering among Boston and New England's poor. Committees should raise funds, with Mayor Collins to organize a representative body. shipments could arrive within three weeks, aided by available tramp steamers. The Post pledges $509 and calls quick action to keep supplies flowing before winter.
The Observant Citizen reports a Tufts college skirmish between sophomores and freshmen last Wednesday morning ending in a draw after both sides were worn down. Old Medford Hillside shows some disappointment as a college victory by the freshies would upend tradition.
A collage of verse about lazy autumn days and marriage, then letters on pumpkins and privateers, followed by humorous bits. Pieces include folklore on bachelor life and a Puritan pumpkin tale from Duxbury and Woburn, Massachusetts dated September 24, 1902.
A fragment from a 19th century tale shows Marjorie Stuyvesant courted by three suitors including doctor Smith. The speaker recalls Smith's bold admirer behavior and a midnight hall talk where Smith offers to vaccinate the men for smallpox, implying a bold, awkward social clash with Davidson and the narrator.
A narrator recalls exposure to smallpox and a misdiagnosis by a doctor named Smith. After vaccination, two weeks pass without illness. The narrator confronts Smith, learns Marjorie Stuyvesant never had smallpox, and discovers she is engaged to Smith, whom he condemns for the error and his jovial demeanor.
Mrs Sarah Irish, widow of Captain Richard F. Irish of Police Division 7, died at the family summer home on Wave Way Avenue Winthrop shortly before noon yesterday after a brief illness. She was 59. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
Edwin W Gay a longtime Newton resident and Boston business man died after depositing at Newton National Bank shortly after 10 this morning. His death ends a half century of local prominence and business activity.
Sir Clinton F. Dawkins head of London branch of J P Morgan's bank arrives on the Majestic to attend a steamship officials meeting forming a steamship combination. European agent Henry Wilding aboard St Louis to attend. Cunard not in the combine and no fear of a British Canadian rival trust. Also aboard were Ambassador Robert S. McCormick and Dr. D C Gilman, president-elect of Carnegie's national university to be built in Washington.
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