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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
6
In a letter to Democratic State chairman Quincy, Hon. John R. Thayer explains he will not seek the gubernatorial nomination this year. He cites personal health concerns from a past congressional campaign and asserts the party is united with a brighter outlook than a year ago.
The piece contrasts dry years in India and Russia with a bountiful American harvest. It notes India’s famine risk under British rule, Russia’s wartime diversion from farming, and forecasts the U S wheat yield at 719 million bushels, the second largest on record.
The passage notes wheat yields near 748 million bushels in 1901, then highlights corn production around 2.7 billion bushels. It argues that after these crops, the world has ample grain resources from the western hemisphere to feed nations amid global war and struggle.
President Roosevelt at Chautauqua argues for national supervision of all corporations engaged in interstate commerce. He suggests an interstate commerce bill now and eventual broader action to regulate large interstate businesses, citing growth in trade and the need for federal administrative control. He notes Congress did not fully embrace his ideas but signals renewed pressure for action.
M. Witte plans to have Russia's reply ready for the Mikado's representatives by 9 30 this forenoon fueling discussion at the midday luncheon. Diplomats anticipate a cautious Russian response to Komura and expect concessions and final agreements to follow. Publicists at Portsmouth voice cautious optimism that peace may be possible, though no terms are settled.
The closing of Boston vacation schools today prompts sorrow despite good student work. Officials blame funding cuts, noting the city spends about 3 million yearly on public schools and 2.96 per thousand in tax value, urging economizing or reallocation to prevent halting the program that keeps children off the streets and supports morals and wholesome living.
A Washington Star verse notes patience with fishing and life. It contrasts disappointments with eventual luck, urging temper, smiles, and hopeful turns despite poor outlooks. The piece blends humor with uplift.
All sorts by Newton NewkirK presents a playful verse about a beach encounter then shifts to a news note about John D Rockefeller Sr. missing. The column juxtaposes light fiction with a serious inquiry into the elder Rockefeller's whereabouts and a libel risk over misidentification.
Local notes discuss a rumored four track subway to Cambridge and quiet Commonwealth avenue. It mentions the East Boston tunnel ferry traffic and the Mayflower steamer voyage to Nantasket. A witty column includes cantaloupe woes and a Mudhedde autograph anecdote with Pilkins.
London telegram reports Consul-General Wynne visiting his office in a light outfit during a heat spell. He recalls meeting President Roosevelt in Washington and comparing outfits, noting the president's suit cost only $4 versus Wynne's $6.2 claim, eliciting laughter.
Residents of Crescent Beach rejoice after the first rescue by the new volunteer life saving crew. Local efforts to establish a boat and crew near the bathing area followed by delays due to distance from State bathhouse. News notes also cover local officials, travel plans, and regional incidents in Chelsea and nearby towns.
A humorous lyric from the New Orleans Times-Democrat describing a street singer praising Adele. The speaker declares love from morning mass to evening shifts, promising to work and sing for Adele. He compliments her eyes breath hair and ankles and asks for her to love him in return.
Said Sue voices frustration as she sues a man for lacking funds to clothe her. The case unfolds in Sioux Falls, South Oak, reflecting a legal remedy amid personal hardship.
In Detroit on August 11, Creatore’s wife, mother of nine, confessed love aloud as she confronted the famous bandleader. He avoided her gaze, offered no words, and appeared shaken as his daughter spoke bitterly, though the suit continues.
Jed Sparrowgrass says his wife ran off with one, leaving him claiming he is even with that situation. The exchange suggests balance between Stumpmedder and Rakeup over recent disputes.
In a humorous exchange, Uncle Hank argues oysters will arrive in the proper month. The speaker protests the choice, noting oysters are not eaten in months without an ¢r in them, while Hank insists the right month will come before the other man gets them.
Society pages mark Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. R. Thayer Jr visiting Newport with Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt directing the English Dairy and Miss Cornelia Thayer assisting flower booth leaders. Engagements, yacht club dances, and summer travels of Boston families, including the Tuckers and Higginsons, are chronicled with cruises aboard the Macomber yacht Chewink IV.
A fragment recounts Mrs. Cackle declaring she will not associate with a white hen after hearing from the farmer that the bird looked tougher. The overheard remark hints at village tensions and poultry rumors.
In a brief exchange, Chunkly explains to Bunkly how he secured time off by claiming his family was sent to the seaside. Bunkly lends a nickel for car fare.
The Banner Club of Ward 18 organizes a moonlight sail next Tuesday from Lincoln wharf at 8 o'clock. Former Councilman Thomas J. Fay, club president, arranged the trip and expects a record crowd. Notable invitees include John F. Fitzgerald, Michael J. Sullivan, David D. Leahy, James H. Doyle, and Frank J. Linehan.
A rural narrative centers on a baby, the Boy, and his dog Jip. Jip guards the child from dangers and shares in family milestones from the first trousers to college and a funeral. After a fatal bite incident, the Boy must decide Jip's fate, guided by loyalty and grief in a close community.
A man sits by the mound and recalls the first trousers and days gone by. Billy, crying at the pasture gate, longs for the past as Jip the dog sleeps. The Boy softly calls Jip and bids him good night, a quiet farewell by the fence.
A 19 year old engaged woman asks if she should start housekeeping given a $9 weekly income. Mildred Champagne advises waiting two to three years to allow the suitor to establish himself, asserting true love can endure and that his earnings should improve before heavier housekeeping begins.
A reader asks how to recover a cooling young man’s friendship after a church encounter. The adviser suggests explaining her situation and inviting him to call, noting the missing home invite may have cooled his interest and proposing clear communication to rebuild sympathy.
A widower asks if he should end his marriage for money and an outside relationship. The adviser urges him to honor the marriage vows and win his wife with consistent kindness, noting money cannot replace love and that love can endure if he treats her well.
A letter to the editor from Alfred Farlow in Boston denies knowledge of Mrs. Eddy’s plans for recent Brookline property purchases. Rumors of a sanitarium a residence or speculation are unfounded and not based on any statement from Mrs. Eddy.
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