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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1904

Page

6

Subscription Rates and Address Change Instructions

The notice lists periodical prices for SUBSCRIPTION RATER DAILY and THE SUNDAY POST with terms for one year, six months, and three months. It asks subscribers to provide current and new addresses for changes, notes second class matter status, warns money sent at sender's risk, and advises not to send cash while directing checks, drafts, and money orders to be payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.

THE Sunday Post Post Publishing Company

Boston Post Subscription Notice and Offices

Editorial Rooms No 1004 Main Business Office 428 Main Boston Office 259 Washington Street Boston New York The Boston Post can be secured at the leading New York hotels All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and they will be discontinued without further notice on expiration If you cannot obtain the Post regularly of your newsdealer or newsboy please notify us by postal at once.

Boston Washington Street New York Boston Post Post

Christmas aid for Fall River children sparks broad support

The Post lauds the generous response to help destitute Fall River children during Christmas. It defends the strike as justified, notes sympathy may ease a settlement, and highlights the city’s plight alongside national concerns about industrial conflict and wage cuts.

Post Fall River New England

The Case Of Young Gould At Columbia University

The Gould youth used a pistol to defend against a harmless sophomores attack aimed at abducting a freshman leader for a campus banquet prank. Critics underestimate the gravity of the incident, which stems from a tradition of college larks and pranks seen across universities.

Gould Columbia University Columbia

Gould grandson faces hazing and danger at Columbia

The essay discusses Goulds claim that a Yale or Columbia student refused to play a game, pulled a pistol, and created a scene. It argues the grandson of Jay Gould is outside ordinary risk, notes Columbia University actions to curb hazing, and cautions against surrendering streets to a freight company after decades of public works.

Gould Jay Gould the Gould Erie Road Jim Fisk Columbia University

Observant Citizen Notes Christmas Afield And Local Anecdotes

A Boston column recalls a bright winter day with skating on city ponds, charity dinners, and crowded streets. It notes missing provisions for urban squirrels, Salvation Army volunteers braving the cold, and steady street life around Tremont and Beacon streets. It mentions Captain Alex McDonald recovering health, a surprise for Peter Olson at his South Boston home, and cultural notes on Mme Gabrielle Rejane hosted by L Alliance Francaise.

New England Carl Nodberg Frank Curtis Fred Derson Olson Aubrey Falls

Rotary steam turbines may transform Atlantic steamers

Recent reports claim the steam turbine engine adapts to Atlantic ships under construction in England with satisfactory performance on Allan Line vessels. If confirmed, this rotary power could rival the shift from side wheel to screw propellers and push transatlantic travel nearer to Boston or New York.

England Liverpool Boston New York

Crooks Declines Dress Suit In Presence Of King

London December 25 Rad ical Labor MP and Poplar Mayor Will Crooks says he never wears a dress suit despite attending royal functions. At a King Carlos of Portugal reception at the Guildhall he appeared in a plain sack coat and rough shoes, declaring I don't represent a dress suit constituency.

London Will Crooks Poplar East End Crooks Carlos of Portugal Mr. Crooks

East Boston Grade Crossings Controversy Resurfaces

City officials face criticism as East Boston awaits a freight railway grade crossing plan approved by the Board of Aldermen at year’s end. Critics say Mayor Collins' policy and public rights are at stake while the delayed proposal resurfaces after ten months.

Board of Aldermen Boston Collins

Lawson Denies Going to Mexico in Oil Probe

Thomas W. Lawson told a Postman last night he is not traveling to Mexico nor engaging hotel apartments for any representative of his. He denied the report that he would investigate Standard Oil activities there.

Lawson Mexico Thomas W. Lawson Standard Oil

All Sorts by Newton Newkirk The Leaky Hose

A fair maid hung her silken hose beside the hearthstone glow and dreamed of Christmas bells. Santa Claus passed by and pondered the stockings with a puzzled gaze before shouldering his pack and moving on. The verse ends with the hose being open work as a playful, rustic vignette.

Santa

Frugal quips on New Year resolutions

A humorous exchange notes a speaker plans to reuse last year’s resolutions rather than crafting new ones. The wit contrasts ambition with thrift, implying persistence rather than reform. The line reflects a lighthearted look at self improvement in a domestic or social setting.

French Duels Grow More Dangerous in Paris

The piece argues that the French duel, observed for twelve years, is increasingly unsafe. It cites a recent bout in the Bois de Boulogne where one adversary tore a cuff ruffle with a sword, risking serious injury even for cautious duelists.

Bois de Boulogne

Chatham Telephone Service Restored After Sunday Storm

CHATHAM, Dec. 25. Communication by telephone with Boston and other cities was restored today for the first time since last Sunday's gale. Local lines were broken in places and slowly repaired, but telegraph wires were in operation to all points shortly after the storm passed.

Chatham Boston

Engagement and marriage advice on breach of promise

A reader asks if a man who once broke an engagement to a older fiancé may marry another. The columnist replies that a man should seek the first woman’s consent for safety, as breaking a voluntary engagement can invite social and legal trouble, and only mutual parting or a broken engagement by the woman frees him to court another.

Miss Champagne

Talks by Mildred on marriage and wise choice

A fragment notes Mildred discussing marriage and the moment when one can regard it seriously and make a prudent decision. The text hints at evolving views and the importance of timing in choosing a life partner.

Ously

Advice on age gaps and love in Miss Champagne column

An 18 year old writes about loving an 11 year older man, parents oppose the match. The advisor notes 29 can be acceptable and urges open discussion, emphasizing maturity and genuine intent before marriage. A second letter from Dorchester seeks guidance with a different love triangle and suggests proposing marriage to test her commitment.

Miss Champagne Boston Post L. G

Christmas Dinners At Vendome And Other Homes

Society notes list numerous holiday dinners hosted by Boston families at the Vendome and various city homes. Guests include Ethel Herrick, Miss Madeleine Davis, Miss Viola Sykes, and many relatives from New York and Boston. Attendees range from Mrs. Fay and the Spooners to the Filene and Wales circles, with events spanning afternoon dinners and evening banquets in grand rooms.

Frederick C. Herrick Vendome Kate Whitney George Gilbert Davis Beacon Street Madeleine Davis Howard California Moses Richardson Homer Frederick S. Goodwin Francis Jones New York Henry Howard Fay Fay Daniel Spooner Spooner Frederick L Vernon Street Brookline A. Lincoln Filene Viola Sykes

The Minstrel's Echo Across Time and Snow

Barrie Reynolds recalls the faded star Jack Faulkner as memory travels from a frozen city gutter to a distant theatre. The tale follows old regrets and a final act of charity by Faulkner, as he helps an ageing minstrel before a lingering illness ends their shared bond.

Jim George Primrose Barrie Reynolds Jack Faulkner Jack Thespia Reynolds

Latimer Delivers Christmas Sermon at Y M C U

At the Boston Y M C U a Christmas vesper service featured Rev George D Latimer of Salem delivering a sermon on The Star and the Scepter He urged that the Magi story shows learning and culture must acknowledge Christ as master of the spiritual life and respect the moral law.

Boston Young Men's Christian Union George D. Latimer Salem Persia Bethlehem Christ Moses

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