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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1904
Page
6
Boston Post pricing for daily and Sunday editions with one year, six months and three month rates. Notices of address changes, payment in advance, and submission details. Editor and publisher B A Grozier listed with offices in Boston and New York hotels carrying the Post.
Massachusetts Democrats rally for Richard Olney as their sole candidate to the national convention in St. Louis. The call urges caucus unity and a unanimous expression of support, praising Olney as a true Massachusetts Democrat and statesman worthy of the presidency.
Secretary Moody plans to answer Senator Hoars inquiry on the value of fisheries as a source of navy seamen. The piece notes New England fishermen historically trained crews for the fleet, translating skills from boats and whalers to frigates and carronades, highlighting a naval defense tradition.
The article notes American citizen recruitment for the U S Navy has shifted as Gloucester and nearby ports move from citizen fishermen to boats crews of British subjects from the provinces. It highlights a generation change with young men leaving fishing for other work while alien crews and captains become more common. If the Navy still relies mainly on Gloucester Marblehead Provincetown, that would be surprising.
The article reports that victims of high finance schemes in New York are seeking refunds through courts and private settlements with underwriter syndicates returning money. It argues that while some recoveries restore public confidence, the broader public loses, as losses are borne by all, with calls for legislative action and consequences for inflated capital.
Samuel Hoar’s death marks the loss of a distinguished Massachusetts citizen admired for public service. He served as a state representative and led in Concord and at the Massachusetts bar, earning respect across politics, academia, and local affairs. His family’s judicial and national stature remains notable.
Massachusetts Republicans in the eleventh district elected the first delegates for the Chicago convention. Hon. William W. Davis of Ward 2 and ex-Representative James N. Thompson of Ward 5 are the delegates. Alternates Jacob Mack and George B. Phipps were named. Thompson denies being a Foss delegate and affirms protectionist stance for Roosevelt nomination.
A fishing trip with Jim the guide and Dr Ellis ends with a dramatic hour long fight and a trophy salmon. After patient setbacks with bass, a Phantom minnow lure, and a mysterious line, a monstrous salmon finally breaks surface and is hauled aboard, its jaws armed and paint worn by battle.
A lettered column recalls a breezy April day near Boston with showers and sun, notes a piano recital by John Francis Gilder at Ashmont Hall, and reports on Daughters of the American Revolution delegates heading to Washington for the continental congress, plus a corner stone ceremony and a Roosevelt reception. It also highlights Great Blue Hill’s scenic view, the immigration view from Long Wharf, a wedding of Dr. Gustavus Freedom Walker and Ina Frost Bird, local civic plans, street and transit updates, and various society mentions.
A young medical student explains his curiosity about a new tonic by testing it on cows owned by farmer Jim Sweed-Here. The farmer asks what the tonic is for while the student aims to observe how it acts, noting few locals willing to participate.
The narrator recalls a huge fish that snagged a line near a rod or reef, then swam across a lake with a fly in its mouth and nearly 300 feet of line trailing. The doctor bled the fish through the net, and it weighed nine pounds thirteen ounces on spring scales.
The Post printed the final batch of letters on should the American people sympathize with Russia or Japan. The contest offers five dollar prizes and is now closed. Eminent gentlemen chosen by the Post examined the letters and will announce the two winners in tomorrow’s issue.
Washington reports Hearst boom broken as Indiana results favor Taggart forces. In Indianapolis delegates were chosen for the May 12 convention, with Taggart leaders winning decisively and signaling influence across the state.
Matthew Farrell of East Cambridge died after a short illness leaving a widow four sons and two daughters. Edward P. Farrell is at St Mary's Seminary Baltimore and Robert L Farrell is a Cambridge lawyer. He was a member of St John s Court 33 M C O F.
S R Taber argues a dog owner’s suit against Northwestern University has been settled out of court. He details a dog found injured in a medical school cage, shaved, sewn wound, and a brass tag on its neck. He questions widespread animal testing practices and asks for official disclosure from university leadership.
Matilda begins preparations for a mountain wedding but delays mount as Jonathan stops for mail and cattle, forgets the parson, and travel mishaps unfold. The couple arrives late after a chaotic chase, ending with Matilda declaring she would not marry him.
Washington reports the United States Supreme Court denying George W. Beavers appeal. Beavers, former chief of the salary and allowance division of the Post Office Department, sought habeas corpus relief from a Circuit Court ruling in New York.
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