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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
6
A statistician with advanced degrees gained recognition from President Cleveland who appointed him a special commissioner to study bimetallism in Europe. Edward Atkinson, long active in the community, died at the age of 19, leaving a broad sense of loss.
The Post urges Boston voters to choose two of seven names for three year terms. It promotes John F. Fitzgerald as someone who will clean grafters from City Hall and encourages readers to cut out the editorial and take it to the polls.
The piece argues that Congress cannot ignore a united public will against destroying Commodore Hulls old frigate. It urges the Navy to back preservation, oppose scuttling or repurposing, and calls for funds to keep the Constitution afloat in its original form, noting public sentiment and patriotism.
John F. Fitzgerald declares no deals promises or pledges about city offices and vows to take the Mayor's chair untrammeled if elected. He emphasizes independence and asks voters to focus on character and plan.
The sudden death of Edward Atkin's son removes a longtime prominent figure in local business and civic enterprise. Atkin, known for broad thinking, pursued diverse ventures and achieved notable success outside the ordinary. His mill construction reforms saved fire losses and he helped found the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The speaker recalls John F. Fitzgerald as a favorite of the late Senator Hoar and questions whether he remains a worthy Democrat approved by the grand old man.
The editorial urges every qualified voter in Boston to cast a ballot to ensure a clear expression of the will of 114 000 registered voters. It stresses deliberation and honesty in choosing among five mayoral nominees and other city offices, insisting ballots be cast and recorded to reflect mass public opinion.
John F. Fitzgerald stood accused of being ambitious, a drive that lifted him from poverty to the United States Congress. His ambition to win Boston voters’ approval is presented as a qualification for mayoral leadership.
The Liberal party forms the new British administration under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman with John Burns John Morley and James Bryce in key posts. Parliament will be dissolved soon for a general election as leaders like Joseph Chamberlain Rosebery and John Redmond weigh home rule tariff and colonial policy. The outlook is stormy yet strong cabinet potential supports expected success in the next elections.
The passage praises John F. Fitzgerald as a clean, hard working family man who abstains from drinking and smoking. It asserts his extraordinary capacity and urges voters to elect him mayor to disappoint enemies and justify friends.
The Observant Citizen condemns McNary’s late assembled accusations against Fitzgerald as biased trickery lacking verifiable witnesses. A Boston windside incident shows a hat swap by a lone woman catching a fleeing lid. Firefighters praise the Oak Island steamer’s performance at the Smith Court event applauds to old Gar rison’s meeting space. A Railroad Commission probe participant recalls aiding the Baker’s Bridge wreck victims. A street fakir hawks nickel and dime prizes, cough drops, and quarters in quick cash.
A collage of short items features Morgan visiting the President, tariff talk, Chauncey Depew, Queen Alexandra book jokes, and holiday quips. It notes Santa Claus, the Sultan's dyspepsia, and a fire department remark. Boston-area social updates include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Norman traveling, engaged Roxbury-Dorchester pair, and Mrs. Quint's Mexico lecture. Chief Hopkins praised after a Sunday blaze. Tremont Street hawkers yet to start their Christmas toy sales.
A fragmentary satirical column references Lord Ashburton alias Bill Griffis and a $1474 theft, voices concern over justice and public duty. It lampoons officials, the President's lengthy message, and shifts in political figures, ending with a call to McCall to act.
In a refined drawing room Florence admires a single perfect white rose while her cousin Kate teases her. Florence plans to give the flower to a seamstress girl, Mary Stephens, in a nearby neighborhood, preferring charity over display. The scene juxtaposes wealth and compassion within a family dialogue.
The text suggests using a young pair as page and flower girl with costumes matching the wedding’s style, ranging from simple to elaborate according to the overall arrangements.
A teen asks whether to date a second candidate who smokes and works in a cigar shop while his father has faults. The advisor notes sons’ behavior isn’t paternal fault and urges choosing the man with steady habits and solid pay for a better husband.
IN SOCIETY Mr and Mrs Eugene V R Thayer Jr and Miss Susan Thayer sailed for Europe and were seen at Cannes with Reginald Boardman Harold Jackson. New arrivals in Egypt include Mr and Mrs Percy Chase. Mr and Mrs James Lowell Putnam and Moncure Robinson traveled from New York to Tuxedo. Captain John Pritchard, promoted to Cunarder Carmammia, celebrated by Boston friends. A Milton musicale featured Francis Rogers. Weddings planned by Everett Osgood Willer and Dr Irving J Fisher. Judge and Mrs Francis Lowell hosted a Providence dinner for Judge and Mrs Le Baron Colt.
A fragile rose from Florence Estrange brightens a poor widow Mrs. Stephens and her daughter, leading to a chance meeting with a mysterious gentleman who learns of Florence through her aunt. A later letter reveals a distant lover, stirred by her kindness and travel.
London society buzzes over Miss Alice Kennedy of Windsor Vermont who stands six feet two inches, towers over English belles, and captivates numerous ballroom attendees and diners across the city.
Washington December 11 Definite information indicates President Roosevelt plans a post presidency world tour. Europe’s chancelleries report invitations to a royal Hague dinner with many crowned heads and leading Asians aiming to foster a Hague conference for world arbitration and peace.
A child’s quirky note to Santa Claus is recounted with playful scribbles and dots that symbolize a long Christmas list. The girl asks for dolls in blue red pink and purple, dogs and cats, noisy instruments, candies cakes, and popcorn strings while her father mails it early to ensure delivery.
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