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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
6
The session debates a bill allowing steam railroads to buy electric roads with Sen Peters proposing an amendment to restore Section 2 giving railroad commissioners power over capitalization. Supporters warn passage as reported would violate anti stockwatering policy and erode supervision.
The President has begun a two months hunting trip after a strenuous start to December 1904. He has faced opposition in Congress as he fights for public good and plans to rest with his favorite pastime while continuing his difficult agenda.
The Panama Canal Commission will require competitive bids for all contracts of 10000 or more and bids must be advertised. The commission is expected to enforce the rule strictly as it is constituted, aiding quality and cost efficiency in new contracts.
The author argues Uncle Sam will seek dollar for dollar returns on canal spending. The Panama project demands prudent oversight to secure best value and quality, avoiding inferior materials or workmanship. It warns against repeating the Spanish war era embalmed beef scandal.
Edward Everett Hale turned 83 yesterday and is famed for his deep ties to Boston and New England. He is celebrated nationwide for his writings, preaching, charitable work, and steady public spirit that inspired many readers and listeners.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society reported owning Harriman securities valued at about 21.13 million with 5.85 million loaned, tied to director Harriman via Hyde estate. The piece notes Kuhn Loeb banking ties, Schiff as former director, and a pending exhaustive examination likened to the New York Life probe.
A satirical column mocks flashy socks, the hourglass figure fad, and aging beauty norms. It jokes about Doc Osler and chloroform, and closes with a lighthearted Rubaiyat style spring poem about love and aging.
A suburban resident records bell ringers and their openings before noon. The tally reveals endless refusals for soap, shoestrings, piano tuning, encyclopedias, roaches, and other selling pleas. The piece ends with the door locked and a comic sensation noted by jurors and newspapers.
In the nine months of the current fiscal year receipts beat last year by about 1.85 million, while expenditures rose about 34.27 million, producing a deficit of roughly 24.48 million. Optimistic Republicans doubt a deficit under 20 million by June 30, 1905, urging possible July deferrals and awaiting tariff decisions, though public sentiment favors avoiding deficits and naval expansion debates.
The House approved the Massachusetts Casualty Company incorporation with boiler and casualty insurance, capital 200000 dollars, by a 58 to 53 vote to third reading. Critics cited Bates veto and questioned proposed control. Supporters argued present monopolies under Hartford Boiler Insurance Company.
A short exchange features Mr Goodun advising a son to aim high, while Reddy questions what to do next in the scene. The dialogue reads with dialect flavor and hints at a life philosophy moment.
Irma recalls a tense moment with Wallie as he threatened to jump into the lake after a refusal. Ida questions whether he took the drastic step, while Irma notes an odd water scent described as Turkish cigarettes.
A dramatic verse by George Meredith denounces rulers who oppress Russia and urges the spirit of the people to rise. It proclaims that the day has come when Russia cannot be dumb and calls for courage, justice, and light against tyranny.
In a humorous exchange, a waiter teases Mr. Hawbuck about awaiting dinner as hours pass, prompting a lighthearted conversation on the delayed meal. The scene captures the patience and banter of a busy dining moment.
A brief comic exchange has the Amateur Villain asking if his makeup is too formidable while confessing to pleasantries about sparing the heroine. The Walking Gent counters by urging a bigger role to also entertain the audience.
A collection of local items notes observers masks and street cleanliness, Lt Joseph Dolan’s promotion, the Logan family’s military roles, and new appointments for Colonel Bliss and Justice of the Peace Eugene Parry. Also announced are the Carter Class banquet with General Miles and ex Governor Bates, Malden Megatherians concert, and a celebrated Mikado ovation led by James Gilbert.
In a village parlance filled with satire and gossip Ella Jane calls Jabez Tucker a cosmopolite a man who travels to Boston often while Evie Jones prepares to marry him in June. Nancy Ellen and others weigh the match and tease the idea of a restless couple. Local talk turns toward Evie and Jabez as a public rumor in a Cheshire county setting.
Floral greetings signal travel to the Mediterranean for Mr. and Mrs. John G. Stearns of Brookline who will voyage on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with Mr. and Mrs. Edmund B. Cowles. Other notices mention the Burnhams arriving in New York, the Wellmans returning from Georgia, Larz Anderson delaying housewarming, and John Sargent’s honor in Paris. A charity vaudeville in Potter Hall features Miss Rotch, Miss Chapman, and local patronesses.
A delegation of colored men pressed Boston University trustees over Poultney Bigelow who lectured on National Expansion and colonial Africa. Ex governor Bates said Bigelow was not a regular professor and the university disavowed his views while defending academic freedom. W M Trotter demanded action to counter perceived insult and protect students.
A letter from P D H asks whether to marry a fiancée she views as lacking ideal qualities. The columnist counsels fulfillment of promises, noting the fiancée is thoroughly good and loved, and advises pursuing marriage while accepting faults, unless the other party releases him.
The speaker says the girl is your second cousin and rejects the belief that first cousin unions are dangerous, asserting you are safe from that superstition.
The Boston letter carriers hold their 12th annual ball on April 26 at Mechanics' building. Proceeds go to the Mutual Benefit Association of the Boston postal district for sickness or death needs. The Letter Carriers' Band of 40 provides music. A 30‑woman reception group assists. Special guests include Postmaster George A. Hibbard and U.S. Senators Cabot Lodge and W. Murray Crane, among others.
In a pointed exchange the Harvard president and Tech head spar over annexing Massachusetts favored daughter. The public urged both to back off and let Massachusetts institutions decide. David Mac Jon.
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