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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
4
The Indianapolis ceremony highlights Elihu Root praising a younger VP candidate amid fears for the President's term. The piece questions urging age as the decisive issue and criticizes focusing on longevity rather than policy.
The article notes heavy combat across Manchuria with rising casualties as Kuropatkin prepares for a last stand at Mukden and Port Arthur endures heavy Japanese assault. It cites strict Japanese censorship and points to superior Japanese manpower and artillery while Russian reinforcements must traverse a single continental railroad.
Professor Pickering reports unusual features visible on the moon from his Mt Lowe observatory, taking advantage of the clear regional atmosphere for a sharper view. The observation notes include distinct surface details not commonly observed.
The passage describes Professor Pickering’s view that the changing coloring of lunar spots under sunlight resembles vegetation. It argues that 14 days of lunar day equate to a terrestrial year, implying possible atmosphere, moisture, and even animal life, likening Pickering to Lowell in opening imaginative inquiry.
The piece defends the U S stance on contraband and neutrality in war urging foodstuffs not directly for belligerents not to be contraband. It argues the Russian decree is unilateral and unsupported while the U S position has been approved, and asserts the right of search remains unchanged with seizure to be adjudicated and damages paid by the faulting party.
Municipal reform proposals circulate among specialists and theorists to remodel the School Board and Public Works and to consolidate departments. The author asserts Boston’s people must have the final say, opposing outside control over a $3,000,000 school system and city street plans, urging a referendum.
Ar thur Whittemore criticizes a morning paper for misrepresenting the North Dorchester Republican Club. He says the club and friends are guests of the Point Shirley Club and only ticket holders may hear Senator Lodge after Saturday's dinner. Over 100 tickets at two dollars have sold. Lodge, Parker, Tirrell, Appleton, and Bemis have accepted or are expected to speak.
The Leyland steamer Cestrian sailed for Liverpool yesterday carrying notable passengers including Miss Caroline Hazard president of Wellesley College Miss Mary F Woolley president of Mt Holyoke College Mr and Mrs J G Hart of Cambridge Dr and Mrs H B McIntire and daughter and Dr A F Blakeslee.
A letters page recounts a near accident between North Attleboro and Attleboro where a boy's hat caused him to step in front of a streetcar. The motorman engaged the fender, saving the child as the rubber rollers drew him into the basket and moved him about 20 feet before stopping. He sustained no injuries.
A sea tale shows Sir Richard accused of breach of promise as Dolly Dineples defends him. The officer hauls the Duke to a private stateroom, spiked by Dolly’s ploy and three glasses of liquor. The ship sails toward Liverpool while the officer learns he was duped by Dolly's ruse.
Mayor Daly of Cambridge disputes claims of ample water supply by the city Democratic committee. He notes Fresh Pond is full due to a $15,280 payment to the Metropolitan Company, warns October purchases or a costly pumping plant may be needed to avert a shortage.
The Tyngsboro auction sold the Nance O Neil estate tied to a $7500 mortgage due to alleged non payment. J Fred Hasseltine, of 17 Yarmouth Street, bought the property for about $7800 through a representative and plans to use it for residential purposes.
A snapshot of community life with anecdotes about alumni symbols at Harvard Tech union sentiment, aJapan kiss custom noted by Hydesaburo Ohashi, Brookline children’s mock Indian play turning real, pigeons visiting police badges, congressmen visiting Boston, and a grand Army week prep with lamps at Public Garden and Common. Also cover stories of Brookline to Annapolis moves, a kitchen scare from a thunder shower, Massachusetts political views, social misadventure on an elevated train, and local charity outings for children.
Stephen Bowen dreams of a blue dress mermaid during a day of leisure. He meets a real summer girl in blue who appears beside him on the golf course and at the Casino. Their growing affection dispels doubt as they spend days together and declare their love.
Professor William M. Pickering of Harvard reports a possible lunar organic life form based on variable surface spots observed from Mt. Lowe near Pasadena. He explains the darkening and fading are due to surface changes not shadows, suggesting vegetation and perhaps higher life on the moon.
Wakefield Aug 3 Chief Urquhardt launches a purity crusade inspired by Judge Emmons. In two weeks he raids a leading drug store seizing 159 gallons of liquor and targets Hart's Hill road house with 200 bottles of beer and liquor. He also cites two prominent businessmen for mutual assault over a dog. Citizens await the next move with mixed feelings.
A young woman asks if a pleasant bank colleague near her Boston workplace is in love with her while another nearer admirer gains his attention. The columnist warns that friendliness does not prove love and warns against pursuing a relationship that could ruin friendship. A young man asks if he should marry a 24 year old when he is 21 and the woman is 14 and another mismatched detail. the adviser cautions against hasty marriage, urges time to prove true love, and notes rare happy outcomes but that hesitation is prudent.
A 24 year old observer admires a woman he sees daily at the same office but has never spoken. He asks for advice to introduce himself, meet her circle, and win her affection, promising an invitation to the wedding if successful. The writer notes coworkers may plausibly make the introduction if in the same department.
A reader asks if calling a woman bovine eyes caused offense and how to win back her favor. The reply advises a sincere apology and gentle compliments, noting that personal remarks exaggerate feelings. It suggests avoiding animal comparisons and choosing a deer rather than a cow to flatter.
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