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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
6
President Roosevelt spoke at the University of Pennsylvania highlighting naval buildup as a path to peace. He balanced war readiness with diplomacy, echoing Washington that preparation for war promotes peace and stressing steady naval construction as a core duty.
A Chicago special grand jury probes alleged beef trust violations of the Sherman act. Observers argue penalties must fit the crime, endorsing imprisonment for top principals to deter large capital misuse, citing Debs’s six months and urging real punishment beyond nominal fines.
Residents at East Boston oppose a new surface freight line within the city. They cite no clear benefit, but foresee inconvenience and lower property values despite company promises, urging the committee on railroads to reject the project.
The piece notes freight trains on Atlantic avenue annoy residents at City square and Charlestown Neck. The East Boston company pledges fewer troublesome features, but island residents fear unmet promises. It argues for a broad, consistent city transport plan and likely excludes the proposed East Boston freight line from future facilities.
The life insurance policy holder status dominates discussion as control of the Equitable company sparks a public dispute. Ex-Assistant Attorney General Beck advocates federal supervision to curb state limits and align insurers with fiduciary duties, warning against turning life companies into Wall Street instruments.
The House passed a Philippine tariff bill that keeps opium importation allowed and leaves opium policy to the Philippine Commission. Proposals to free up cotton goods, agricultural tools, and locomotives failed, with critics arguing protection raises costs for Filipino traders and hinders modernization. The piece notes rail costs and freight rates as barriers to local agriculture and questions self-governance appeals.
Thaddeus Luce, 76, a well known Somerville resident, died at his home 192 Morrison avenue from pneumonia. A Martha's Vineyard native, he helped organize the Methodist Church at that place and was a member of the Park Avenue M E Church official board in West Somerville at the time of his death.
Rome reports four cypress trees said to be planted by Michael Angelo in Santa Maria Degli Angeli have fallen in a series of storms. In 1888 two were knocked down, today's hurricane toppled a third, and the last is dying after its companions' collapse.
Advices from Chicago report millions of eggs in cold storage since the World’s Fair. At 50 cents a dozen these eggs are distributed nationwide, yet 13 years stored have left them dull, flat in flavor, and hard to test. The piece laments aging produce and notes some eggs survived poorly stored.
Dear readers, a Sphinx column explains why men seem shy around women. It cites recent fines of 100 to 1000 dollars for kissing a girl who is not looking, arguing fear of legal trouble makes suitors cautious. Ed notes men avoid risk until laws clearly favor free romance.
Flip Buckley riding a small bald faced tayuse rode into town on Tuesday firing his pistols along Main Street. Marshal Henly fired at him at Martell's saloon but missed. The pair were last seen entering Martell’s with drinks on the marshal due to his poor marksmanship.
A reader describes the Hoosac Tunnel dock fire devastation with debris still burning and dense smoke. He praises firemen and draw tenders for courage and rescue efforts, noting heroic acts along the riverfront and at the dock site.
A reader defends General Nelson A Miles against criticism from Jefferson Davis daughter The writer argues Miles’ honorable Army record and questions why he should be criticized for actions taken during the Civil War era The letter is signed J FF Malden and dated February 21.
To the Editor of the Post M L 8 thanks a Dorchester friend for calling attention that the class of 1908 was not entertained at Mechanics Hall as usual. The deviation felt like half a graduation and disappointed many. good luck to the Post and keep the ball rolling.
A letter from L. L. Whitlock, president of the Boston Psychic Conference, objects to bill No. 494 defining the practice of medicine. He urges opposition at a State House hearing Friday at 10:30 a.m., arguing the bill targets healers including psychics mediums and magnetic metaphysical practitioners.
Eugene F. Phillips a leading manufacturer and since 1882 president of the American Electrical Works of Providence died at his home aged 61 He is survived by a widow and three children.
East Longmeadow February 22 The death is announced of Dr Lester Noble once a leading dentist who gained fame for testifying against Professor John W Webster in the Harvard Parkman murder case In 1850 he identified dental remains and aided in the conviction Webster later confessed and blamed Noble for the outcome The Parkman case revolved around money disputes and the dismemberment of Dr George Parkman’s body stored in a furnace
In North Abington Massachusetts Clorinda Drayton rejects Leander Wilkes plans to marry for control of the Drayton estate. He reveals intentions to place the farm in his hands via deeds while she dismisses the match and orders him out, vowing she will not become a bride for a man who would coerce ownership.
Invitations by Mr. Agassiz will announce a mid April dinner for 100 guests at the New Willard Hotel Washington to meet the National Academy of Sciences. Informal at homes abound including Mrs J B Richardson and Dr and Mrs Beattie. Mrs Louis Lutz and Mrs Edward Russell Williams host a reception at Dedham. The Iversons honeymoon in Palm Beach then plan Chicago by May first. Mourning touches for Mrs Greenough and the Goodwins and Cranes as Dedham and Westwood communities reflect loss. The Debutante.
A rough exchange on a tourist scene ends with a porter promising a surprising retaliation. The porter contemplates using red pepper and an electric brush to teach the man a lesson, while the tourist status remains unclear.
A Springfield Post reader asks Mildred Champagne how to win a grocery route worker's affection after a transfer. The columnist urges using evenings and Sundays to court, suggesting a calling plan despite limited past contact.
A reader seeks guidance in a contrition letter about dating rules in a long term engagement. The correspondent argues the fiancée should either abandon dancing or require his own dancing lessons so both may share activities. He questions propriety of her attending dances separately.
A manuscript copy of Edgar Allan Poe's Ulalume in Poe's handwriting sold for $1000 at a New York auction. The sale included other Poe relics, mainly letters, fetching $20 to $160.
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