This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
6
The Boston Post lists Daily and Sunday subscription prices including one year for 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, and monthly 0.25. It notes address changes require current and new addresses. It also states Second Class Matter status and that payments should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The editorial argues high cotton prices last summer justified wage cuts for mill operatives in Fall River. With cotton now at 7 cents a pound, the piece questions why wages cannot be restored to fair rates, urging that cheap cotton should lead to fair pay. It also notes Brookline selects Judge James R. Dunbar to represent its interests at Boston gas hearings on January 6, praising his experience and relevance.
Report from Moscow notes that Nicholas II issued a reform edict provoking restraint limits. The zemstvo congress adjourned in protest claiming it cannot continue calmly. Outside, disturbances required military intervention. landowners show strong reaction while intellectual classes grow more vigorous.
In St Petersburg the university professors and scientists adopted a resolution that scientific progress is impossible without constitutional government. In Moscow a banquet assembly of liberal professionals protested Russia's war and urged free representatives chosen by secret ballot on equal rights. They argue Nicholas II's reforms do not address root discontent, pointing toward revolution as the path to freedom.
The piece argues that Roosevelt uses a warlike stance toward Central America to justify vast new spending. It asserts war is unnecessary, cites the cost of the Spanish American War, and urges Congress to resist extravagance and pursue true peace after recess.
A satirical column features Miss Gladys and the Duke de Fore-Flush in a bizarre marriage proposal scene in Newport. The Duke touts a royal title and English life, while Gladys favors an American match, trading stamps with his title. The piece also riffs on antiques prices, wages in marriage, and pearls with humorous price quotes and warnings.
Frank B. Young and Harry S. Faunce of Somerville have written a variety sketch titled From Somerville to Vaudeville and will soon perform it publicly. The piece comes amid a season of watch meetings and reflection as the old year ends.
A dense fog grips Boston and New York with smoke from soft coal choking streets and delaying travel. The piece warns that neglecting soft smoke laws could cost Boston trades like London and urges vigorous enforcement to prevent further economic damage.
President Roosevelt hosted a lecture by Professor Charles Waldstein of Cambridge England in the White House East Room to seek internal cooperation in exploring and excavating the ancient city of Herculaneum. Attendees included Secretary Hay Senator Lodge Mrs Lodge Gifford Pinchot and Commissioner Garfield.
A pleasing programme by the Bostonia Orchestra conducted by Marietta Sherman Raymond featured Florence Connor as violin soloist with brass quartet Ella Morse Grace Callahan Grace Mae Morse Bella Yeaton Renfrew and Harry James as entertainer. The Union Hall was filled despite bad weather.
Boston College announces prizes for essays including a $50 Alumni gift for best essay on Leo XIII as Statesman Scholar, $25 class of 1880 prize for Pere Marquette essay, $25 for Aerial Navigation, plus a $25 historical literary essay on The Louisiana Purchase and the St. Louis Exposition for High School students. The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union to host New Year reception and Mrs Margaret Deland to lecture on The Duty of Happiness under Brighthelmstone code.
The Boston College senior class annual hop was held last night at Catholic Union Hall Worcester Square. Floor marshal Daniel J. O’Hern led with Richard F. Howard assisting. Arrangements were chaired by George T. Eberle with John J. Cashman Michael J. Danahy Walter Lambert and Timothy C. Sullivan. Matr ons included Mrs J S Coveney Mrs J T Lambert Mrs P J McGuinness and Mrs C J O H ern.
Miss Maud Rives Borland of New York attends Mr and Mrs Howard Page debutante dance at Sherry s with Miss Lily Lee Page. Rich crowd includes Miss Rosamond Street Miss Muriel Delano Robbins and Corinne Robinson. Mrs Gordon Abbott manages a ball for Borland s visit. Notices of births and marriages spark talk as society plans dances and gatherings across Boston Newton Centre Dedham and Milton with many prominent families and staff.
A 25 year old woman asks Miss Champagne for guidance on balancing devotion to family with a wish for personal happiness. She fears her sister’s fiancé may notice her feelings and wonders how to appear neutral while awaiting a Boston Post reply. The adviser urges social engagement to meet worthy, supportive men.
A 23 year old man asks Miss Champagne if he should leave home to marry a poor but beloved 20 year old woman. The column advises prioritizing personal happiness, ensuring the chosen wife has character and devotion, and being able to support her, suggesting leaving home if parents object solely over poverty.
North Hans on Massachusetts storyteller recalls Jimmy Wycombe a crafty horse trader who trusted a flashy tale to seal deals. Seth Longbody buys a horse for fifty then discovers the animal is dead and later trades for a cutter plus a wary rifle turns up under a sleigh seat.
One of the year's first society events features Miss Agnes Murphy of Somerville giving a recital at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill on Tuesday evening January 17.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.