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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
6
Senator Platt’s Congressional Record tribute to ex Senator Quay offers a readable portrait of a controversial boss. The prose praises Quay’s political savvy and his ability to win votes while questioning whether Pennsylvania politics reflect enduring ideals.
In St Petersburg a 4000 student gathering with professors approved by January 22 signaled a quiet revolution. They voted to suspend studies until September while demanding universal suffrage freedom of speech and the right to strike. The police allowed the assembly, fearing harsher trouble if dispersed.
The St Petersburg students, after inflammatory speeches yesterday, issued three resolutions. The third demands autonomy for each part of the country not of Russian nationality, a claim praised by some as disinterested and controversial.
Two East Boston youths were hurt on Apple Island after finding a stick of dynamite in a cottage and tossing it around. A dozen other boys were nearby as authorities call for strict safety rules and city accountability for the island's use and handling of explosives.
The piece notes heavy cattle losses in Texas from recent blizzards with a possible 25 percent year end drop if mild weather does not return. It argues the beef market may rise due to the weather and accuses the beef trust of exploiting shortages, while urging against unnecessary price burdens on the public.
The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association reports 25 000 dollars pledged by itself and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts totaling 50 000 dollars for the Provincetown monument. A 40 000 dollar federal appropriation passed the Senate and awaits House approval. Directors urge larger donations and plan March preparations to define size and design, aiming for a grand memorial. Osborn Nickerson, Secretary.
Gloucester February 20 Captain Flaherty and Company G plan a grand military ball at City Hall next April after Easter Governor Douglas General Miles and full staff will attend along with other prominent state military men.
A Dorchester letter to the editor protests the omission of the Governor's annual greeting to public school graduates at Mechanics Hall in 1903. The writer argues it is unfair to skip the customary entertainment and asks officials to make amends.
A short patriotic poem by Alice Stone Blackwell praising Finland. It evokes white clouds, white hills, and white sails against blue skies as the flag and banner wave, celebrating national pride. The author is Dorchester Mass. based.
Pennwhizz, All Sorts foreign correspondent, sneaks into the Russian czar’s palace and finds a symbolic No Trust Here placard. The czar jokes about revolutions, war, and a possible replacement, while a milkman and a telegraph office distract the scene.
Local observations note a sparrow gathering strings and straw to build a nest, suggesting spring is near. In Boston, Marie Nichols returns from a tour with the Symphony Orchestra and may perform as soloist at the Apollo concert on March 1, with a seven week West Coast trek to follow.
A humorous exchange where a teacher asks Johnny which man has done most for the country and Johnny quickly replies Santa Claus as a playful answer reflecting holiday spirit.
The third annual reunion of the colored Catholics for Boston will be held Monday evening at Catholic Union Hall. A concert will start the program with Clover Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club of Boston and others contributing. Fred P. White's orchestra will provide music for dancing from 9 to 1. The arranging committee includes Frank L. Mitchell chairman and Miss Agnes A. Queen secretary.
In a Washington office a child calling herself Queen Esther visits the stern chief clerk. She pleads for her father and mother amid money troubles. The clerk is moved to reinstate Williams and informs a senator that Williams is restored.
Mountain laurel supporters hold a hearing before the probate and chancery committee at the State House. Counsel presents petitions from across the state and lists 25,000 supporters, mostly Mayflower descendants, in favor of making the mountain laurel the state emblem. No opposition remains willing to speak.
Senate received committee reports on banking matters and left to withdraw a bill by D. T. O connell proposing that savings bank trustees be elected by depositors. Creed of Boston dissents on a related measure. Rules were suspended to engross a bill allowing polls to open as early as 5 45 a m on election day.
The committee on federal relations reports ought not to pass the resolution requesting Congress to appropriate funds for an investigation of the parasites affecting gypsy moths.
Society notes overflow with praise for Vecsey’s recital at Symphony Hall and the city’s glittering social circle. Attendees include Mrs John L Gardner in Persian lamb, Miss Hetty Sargent home from Washington, Miss Ethel Barrymore, and family entourages. Debuts and balls mark the social season ending tonight with Miss Elizabeth Andrew’s coming out at the Somerset. Funeral for William H Goodwin casts a pall over the fashionable world in Dedham. Charms of Palm Beach arrival Charles I Wetmore noted as winter social addition.
A 21 year old man writes of engagement and two year courtship ending when he loses work. The advice urges him to persevere, regain employment, and view the girl as a fair weather sweetheart who would have stood by him in trouble if truly loving.
The east side sidewalk on Boylston Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Ipswich Street is icy and nearly impassable in winter. Residents complain and the police at Station 16 will be notified to address the hazard.
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