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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
6
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The first great public event of the Grand Army encampment drew veterans from Civil War, Mexican War, and War of 1898, with sailors from harbor ships. Prisoners of war marched with banners bearing confinement sites as a vivid reminder. Today’s main feature is the Grand Army posts parade, promising a memorable demonstration amid enthusiastic crowds. Boston buzzes with reverence, flags raised in honor of the veterans.
The Massachusetts Gas Companies will cancel the deficiency judgment of about 800000 and buy out Delaware holdings to end the dispute. The settlement may curb lavish financing disclosed at Judge Barker’s hearing and reduce future gas bills for Boston residents.
The narrative outlines Japan's strategic drive to seize Port Arthur as a priority, with Togo and Kamimura delivering decisive actions that reportedly end Russian naval power in the Yellow Sea. The result is improved security for commerce and safer links to Japan's island military base, per the report.
The Japanese land campaign advances under favorable conditions and could decide the conflict with Port Arthur. The Russian Baltic fleet has sailed or is ordered to Cronstadt but cannot reach the theater until after the outcome, if Japanese push ahead.
From Washington comes word that Roosevelt ordered U S warships withdrawn after a settlement with Turkey. The accord pledges equal schooling for Americans and others and a £5000 indemnity to Mrs Lane. The piece questions enforceability, noting Islamic law questions binding force and future satisfaction.
An avid forecast of personal flying sets by Mr. Holland envisions wings sold for ten dollars enabling 100 mph flight. The piece speculates pilots, women, and society adapting to aerial travel, warning of mishaps and practical quirks while imagining a bustling expo journey by air.
Observant Citizen praises the city’s holiday lighting on the Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue for the parade. He notes courteous crowds to G A R visitors, placards aiding visitors, and a leash rule for pets. He mentions roll call of veterans, theatre facades, and onlookers’ reactions to war prisoner banners. The piece also covers religious leaders, police staff, and local figures attending events and funerals, including Mrs. Belle Harris’s potential leadership role and the Lawrence Light Guard exhibition drills.
Joseph A. Willard served as clerk to the Superior Civil Court of Suffolk County for over fifty years. From Court of Common Pleas to the court’s many changes his signature “Jos. A. Willard” remained unchanged. He was grandson of a Harvard College president and son of a Harvard professor, and his memoirs show his versatility. He chose an honorable if modest career and fulfilled it with fidelity.
Crowds filled the State House as visitors toured Doric Hall and the Senate chamber relics from the Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Spanish-American War. The Hessian gun and drum drew keen interest while the cod fish stirred patriotic fervor among Grand Army veterans. Captain Remington and a large staff managed crowds. Corporal James Tanner was briefly found roaming before being placed with suitable parade viewing.
A reader from Everett Massachusetts proposes an endless seat car design that creates individual outward facing seats with partition like arm rests and an enclosed area for babies. Mothers would place children in the walled compartment and conductors could issue baby checks at destination. The item suggests this would curb one end seat hog and claims the Boston Elevated should consider it.
A set of letters to the executive department express regrets over attending the G A R parade. Captain Snow of the Charlestown Navy Yard cannot attend due to Admiral Wilde's absence. Ex-Governor Boutwell will attend, while Ex-Governor Claflin cannot leave his house. Maryland Governor Warfield cites plan changes delaying his Boston visit during Grand Army week.
Edward W. Kinsley Post 113 hosted Lafayette Post 140 of New York at Hotel Lenox after an Algonquin Club reception. Chauncey M. Depew was not present but mentioned. Senator Warner Miller and Colonel Bates attended. Comrade Fletcher praised Depew as a busy bee. Boston received praise for hospitality. Adjutant Brown noted new friendships and plans for a Faneuil Hall banquet.
A quotation argues it is unfair for a woman to compete with a talking machine. The remark highlights bias against women's abilities in the era's technology debates.
Miss Jessie Gregory of Halifax North Carolina has inherited nearly $500,000 from Miss Mary J Miles formerly of Philadelphia who died at Euphrates Pennsylvania. The two women met in Europe where Miles chose Gregory as her traveling companion and left her the fortune.
San Francisco reports Melbourne McDowell, formerly married to Fanny Davenport, has married Bertha Woodlin of the city. The couple left for Portland, Oregon, where McDowell will perform in Cleopatra.
A reader asks which of two suitors to choose. One man is a four year acquaintance who has proposed. the other is a newer gent who may propose soon. The columnist counsels choosing the one known longest, arguing time-tested affection matters and to focus on the current proposer.
A reader asks Mildred for guidance on the proper marriage age for a woman, whether a steady but unengaged romance justifies shunning other admirers, and appropriate kissing in parting. The response cites 26 as a safe age, notes happiness varies with meeting a congenial partner, says she need not shun all suitors unless pledged, and urges self respect with kissing reserved for the fiancé.
A 25 year old musician asks if he should marry a woman six years older whose family objects to his income. The response urges the couple to prioritize love over finances, noting she should share his life if she truly loves him and won’t be swayed by luxury. It stresses that the woman’s own heart should guide the decision.
A married couple revisits a playful golf trip turned financial farce as Daisy Robson suspects a $500,000 land sale hoax. Dick reveals a broker’s offer based on a fictitious silica mine, exposing vanity and deception before the couple reconciles amid a surprise windfall.
A playful line about a paper advertising a cigar named after Mr. New Senator and his surprise at finding trading stamps promotion tied to it. The exchange hints at curiosity about a publicity stunt and a cold response from the senator.
New York Aug 15 Lillian Russell weighs in on the Kansas City divorce case of Mrs Howard Bryning. She says the wife was sincere in her complaint and deserved the divorce praising a life without constant dispute. Russell jokes about liking non confrontational husbands and the idea of occasional reconciliations.
John I. Mullins, Democratic national committeeman and Colorado state district judge, declares from the bench that capital punishment is immoral and not a deterrent. He says the state cannot take a life and that he will never impose the death penalty, citing increases in murders and unfair outcomes.
George P. Wilhelm crippled superintendent of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church in Allegheny elopes with Barbara Yochum, star pupil and Sunday school leader, to Youngstown Ohio. Parents opposed marriage. a telegram from Ohio confirms they are married. Barbara is not yet 19.
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