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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
6
The piece predicts a likely peace settlement between Japan and Russia by week’s end as conference talks in Portsmouth proceed. European markets show cautious optimism with Russian securities firm, while both sides press diplomacy to end the ruinous international conflict.
Two day conference of pro reciprocity advocates in Chicago debates a dual tariff plan as a path to reform. Protests from the Pacific coast appear and Massachusetts demands free hides iron coal and lumber in a push for broader concessions. Eugene N. Foss emphasizes that practical reciprocity requires careful schemes.
The speaker urges a diverse set of interests including farmers merchants manufacturers financiers shippers miners wage earners professionals and specialists to be represented in a commission. The goal is an equitable permanent and flexible economic system and questions whether such a body can be formed.
A Virginia experiment invites voters from all parties to name candidates for United States Senator with the Legislature to choose from those filed. The plan aims to force candidates to address the people, reveal positions on state and national issues, and bring the Senate closer to the popular will. The reform is watched with interest nationwide as a step toward direct senatorial election.
The official returns show 368 384 votes with only 184 against dissolving the union. The plebiscite reflects a strong national will with one vote per six inhabitants and a U S population of Norwegians totaling over a million. The piece notes Norway could become a republic and praises Norwegian self government qualities.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1904 rail activity with 13.21 billion invested and 221 million in dividends. Passengers total 715,419,682 and freight tonnage 1,309,899,165, earning gross 1,975,174,091 dollars. Casualties reach 94,201 with 10,046 deaths and 84,155 injuries.
Governor William L. Douglas and party including Mrs. Douglas C F Richmond and William Douglas Richmond toured the island by auto. They returned to the mainland on the last boat after the island visit.
Nostalgic verse recalls a mother’s discipline and care from childhood days. The piece centers on a sentimental memory of being taken on the knee and receiving a slipper as punishment amid a chorus of affectionate recollection.
A fragmentary page mixes verse about misery and an amused domestic encounter with a bustling observational column. It notes Atlantic avenue near Summer street and a sewer fault, plus local chatter on travel, tips, and city life, ending with a travelogue flourish and small-town anecdotes.
The man repeats an order calmly and closes his book as a woman responds she must drive with the iceman next Sunday, claiming she agreed. The exchange reveals a casual, possibly flirtatious, tone about weekend plans and transportation.
Lowell narrator recalls a Pullman wallet theft on a Buffalo bound train. A station porter in a conductor’s cap uncovers the ruse and calls out the thief once more, revealing a past identity as Pilly Jenkins.
A traveler recalls a past confrontation in Auburn in 1892 and a scheme to escape detection. He recounts a former associate threatening to help him off the train at Utica, and hints at hidden money and past exploits including “London Fog” funds and work in Russia.
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