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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
6
Daily and Sunday Post volumes listed with prices for seats, six and three month terms. Publisher E A Grozier notes subscription handling, payment instructions, editorial and business offices and postal notice for delivery issues.
The nation shares in the marriage of Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice to Nicholas Longworth. Americans express warm congratulations, curiosity about gifts and trousseau, and hopes for the couple's happiness, reflecting the president's popularity and the event's domestic, family significance.
The writer rejects calling the Touraine matter an injustice and argues the hotel near Winthrop School was built with knowledge of the law. They say strict enforcement would bar liquor sales, deeming relief to be class legislation aimed at travelers rather than harming schoolchildren or temperance.
The New York meeting between anthracite operators and miners aims to avert a strike in Pennsylvania. For first time, operators meet miners as equals, recognizing John Mitchell and his committee. Outcome uncertain, but ambiance favors a material settlement.
The article argues that a clash between miners and operators can be avoided through dialogue rather than force. It notes that existing gaps are not irreconcilable and praises steps already taken toward an amicable agreement. If necessary, a ten day period could yield agreement and avert threatened conflict.
The Republic article created concern that Mayor Fitzgerald aims to form a city machine. The paper states such a machine would be ill founded and unwise, urging Fitzgerald to focus on efficient administration for Boston’s interests. It asserts his reelection would rest on faithful governance, not machine politics.
A legislative committee on election laws backs a bill granting limited initiative power to 10 percent of registered voters in the Commonwealth to place public policy questions on the ballot at the next state election. Similar provision allows counties or municipalities to do the same. The measure aims to increase direct popular input and improve representation.
Remonstrants against extending hotel liquor service past eleven argue the moral case is weak and rely on flawed premises. Since 1900 the Supreme Court limited the 11 o'clock rule, yet hotels previously enjoyed broader hours without harming public morals. Licensing boards’ discretion should protect public welfare as with saloons.
Hyacinthe Ringrose argues that Massachusetts divorce procedures are lax and hypocritical compared with New York and Dakota, urging reforms toward more cautious, judge-led reconciliation similar to the French Code. He cites service flaws, brief hearings, and emotional testimony allowing spousal cross-examination, urging face to face settlement with counsel absent.
Washington correspondent B Aaron Munchawson reports the wedding is set for tomorrow at noon with most gifts arriving. Notable items include a buffalo vest for Nick from Ponca Indians. Roosevelt jokes about finances as Nick seeks a marriage license amid a festive pre-nuptial atmosphere.
A poem style dialogue in Brooklyn Life mocks grand declarations of love. The speaker quips that even if a suitor declares eternal devotion with starry imagery, the response would be blunt and dismissive, preferring practicality over romance.
The item celebrates Josephine Daskam Bacon’s birthday and her literary career, then shifts through Boston social notes. It recounts a ghostly tale from a Dewey-era drinkery, a Lynn pets story, a Tremont Theatre souvenir offer, and Newtow ne Club earnings. Updates cover art museum trustees, a brave harbor voyage, Wellington electric service interest, a Catholic debate, and local tributes to Chief Cheswell.
Easily leading all events of the week in society importance was the second assembly in the Somerset ballroom. гостей from Milton Dedham Chestnut Hill Dover and Hamilton attended, with patronesses Mrs Charles Head and Mrs Henry Parker Quincy. Columns note farewell bachelor dinner for Francis C. Bishop and Palm Beach letters highlighting Edward Gray’s social role.
A weary mother, awaiting her son on a sultry July evening, contemplates the past and loneliness. A younger, mysterious visitor offers a chance to change fates by swapping lives, but in the end the mother resists, hearing her child’s call and choosing to stay with him.
Mrs. C B Anderson widow of Colonel George P Anderson and long serving postmistress at the Presidio telegraphs her resignation. She cites excessive work hours and staff cuts that hamper service to soldiers, stating she would rather resign than deliver poor mail service. Her career spans from 1887 appointment to later San Francisco branch control, with strong local support at the Presidio.
Harvard Law School's second year heard from prominent figures including President Eliot and ex-Governor John D. Long. Long urged mastery of law and five years of hardship, praising juries over judges for fact finding. Eliot traced the school’s history while Warren advised choosing a career location like New York City.
Henry P. Dowst formerly of Bangor was the guest of the State of Maine Club smoker held last evening in Somerset street club quarters. Dowst introduced by W S B Stevens shared fishing and hunting stories and recited comic verses. A burlesque closed the affair.
A letter from H M E asks if an eighteen year old should marry a two year older sweetheart despite parental objections. The advisor agrees waiting two years benefits both, encourages economy, homemaking prep, and the groom’s savings to establish a comfortable home once the waiting term ends.
The speaker argues that one cannot properly care for youths while introducing to them mentors whose character and honor are unknown. The passage emphasizes the need for trustworthy, well-known individuals in roles of guidance and supervision.
The speaker argues that an acquaintance’s standing, and deference shown in an office setting, justify recognition elsewhere. if misuse occurs, withdrawal is possible.
A poem describing Uncle John as remarkably preserved and thrifty, using canned foods and chemical additives. It satirically lists substances like formaldehyde creosote salicylic acid benzoic acids and methylated spirits found in foods and medicines, concluding he is preserved as nature planned.
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