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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
7
Wholesale coal prices were reduced 50 cents per ton on April 1 yet retail prices remain unchanged. Boston dealers report large anthracite shipments but refuse to lower retail costs. At F C Warren and Metropolitan Coal Co both note no retail price drop, soft coal steady around four dollars per ton.
The American Humane Education Society directors voted to offer a $100 prize for the best plan to save lives from burning buildings, plus two $50 prizes and ten $10 prizes for evidence leading to conviction of those putting poisonous preservatives into foods, drinks, medicines, and flavorings.
Fire Commissioner Wells ordered four transfers in the Boston Fire Department. C. J. Fleming of Engine 27 exchanges with D. J. Quinlan of Chemical 9, and F. J. Cross of Engine 41 exchanges with J. W. Brown of Engine 29. Commissioner thanked W. J. Kane of Ladder 11 for responding to a fire alarm on his day off.
Beacon street residents Mr and Mrs Edward Louis Osgood travel with daughters Miss Fanny C Osgood and Miss Hannah D Osgood to France for golf at La Boulie Versailles then to Singland for Miss Osgood in the English Ladies Golf Union. Other Boston figures Miss Harriet Curtis Miss Margaret Curtis and Miss Molly J Adams will join, chaperoned by Mrs Clement A Griscom.
On Easter eve, Marguerite recalls a childhood game of daisies and a warning to not send away the one she loves. Jack awaits at his office, hopeful, as a package arrives: a frosted four-petal golden daisy and a note declaring he is "No. 4" in her heart.
William S. Kinney 28 of Boston gains admission to the United States Circuit Court following his earlier state bar license. Born November 13 1882 at 286 Shawmut Avenue he studied at Boston Public Schools English High School and Boston University Law School graduating cum laude in 1903 He practiced in the Equitable Building and now works independently at 67 Westwood Avenue Dorchester Kinney is single and the son of contractor Alfred F. Kinney a former Common Council and Legislature member.
A joint rules committee held a yesterday afternoon session on Dr George W Galvin of Boston petitioning for an investigation into the Charlestown State prison administration. Galvin spoke of sending 32 to 35 charges to legislators and two governors, Bates and Douglas, alleging delays and neglect. He claimed neither governor acted, and the hearing ended without witnesses.
The Boston School Board bill reducing the board from 24 to five was passed to be engrossed in the House by 88 to 19. A motion to attach a referendum, offered by Mr Thayer of Dorchester, failed 84 to 9.
The public opinion bill, long debated in the Senate, was rejected for the second time yesterday. The measure would have allowed voter referendums on public policy questions at elections. The roll call vote was 19 to 10 in favor of rejection.
A teenage caller asks if age and finances justify delaying romance and college. The adviser urges focusing on personal development and future aims, suggesting the young man should create means to support a future relationship and to begin responsibly.
Representative Jeremiah F. Downey of Cambridge voices opposition in his maiden speech as Luce’s order seeks explanation of rights of Boston & Maine and New York New Haven Hartford railways to buy trolley stock. He warns the bill could monopoly transport and cites Consolidated Railway Co purchase links.
The house passed to be engrossed the bill to elect ward committees next April. A pending Board of Aldermen plan aims to redraw ward lines despite party leaders’ agreement. Dorchester’s Mr Hannan opposed the measure, saying no ward-line change was planned this year.
A reader asks how to win the selective girl he admires. The response advises against chasing a popular target, urging daily effort, respectful calls, and steady friendship to understand and please her, while noting many men pursue the most indifferent partner.
A young man asks for advice about a Medford sweetheart who ignores his letters while he courts two other ladies. The reply urges giving up the other women and focusing wholly on the Medford girl, suggesting in-person visits to prove devotion and prompt attention.
A 19 year old reader asks how to regain friendship with a girl after a six week quarrel at a dance. Advice suggests humble apology and showing understanding of her likes and dislikes. If reconciliation fails, step back to demonstrate independence while expressing desire to be her loyal partner.
The employers' liability bill to grant employees the right to sue their employers was defeated after a brisk Senate debate. Senator Taylor defended the measure while opponents argued it would upend long-established principles of law.
Representative Schofield of Ipswich and Senator Woods of Somerville argued gratuities for veterans before the ways and means committee. Woods read a Scriptural passage about Israelite monuments after crossing Jordan, claiming it justifies erecting monuments for soldiers.
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