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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
6
The narrative contrasts Japan’s aggressive, effective war effort with Russia’s constant protests about legality. It notes Port Arthur, Chemulpo, and Korea maneuvers, while predicting final settlement by arms and European involvement, and praises Japan’s tangible gains.
The piece portrays Wallace H Ham admitting misusing funds held in trust for charity, church work, and a commercial entity. It likens stock gambling to opium addiction, cites Willard Allen’s theft for gambling, and argues such turpitude warrants rigorous stamping out as a disease.
The Massachusetts Democracy supports selecting delegates-at-large by the state convention while district delegates are chosen by the voters in each congressional district. The Post argues this time honored system best reflects the popular will and opposes any faction driven departures. It anticipates little opposition to the plan.
The measure seeks to repeal last year’s ordinance requiring poll tax registration by police rather than assessors as part of restoring local self-government in Boston. The change is requested not from wrongdoing but as a restructuring step.
The State House of Representatives rejects any delay in liquor license fees arguing the issue is business not politics. Members push for a straight vote on postponement or table and oppose log rolling. Governor Bates’s recommendation is criticized for its timing, but the aim is to decide swiftly for revenue stability.
Governor Bates attended the funeral of Dr J C Gallison former legislator from Congregational Church in Franklin. The service was led by Revs Sheath Woodbury and Hart with a large gathering including F H Hurtubis J J McCarthy A F Bemis and Thayer. The casket was transported to Bridgton Maine for interment.
The Post calls for brief war themed limericks using Asiatic war names. a gold piece awaits the funniest entry. Readers submit verses from various authors with names and addresses shown in the examples.
In a perilous chase toward the North Pole Stealthy Steve battles a mystic trance on Mrs. Miskell and pursues Baron Hizzizzan. After a snow spout lifts their auto the sleuth ferries the entranced woman to safety and resumes the quest.
A satirical dispatch from Port Arthur reports a siege like scene with ports closed and nightlife halted while Admiral Stark jokes about Russia and Japan. The piece ends with a fictional explosion as a Russian battleship hits its own mine, in a humor column by JeremiaH Pennwhizz.
The Apollo Club and B. J. Lang faced low attendance in Jordan Hall and Chickering Hall on the same evening. Notable attendees included Mrs. Mary Devereaux Watson at the Parker House and Mayor Fitzgerald’s Chicago political tour.
A Daily Reader of the Post asks the editors to press the bridge commission on completing the Broadway extension to connect with South Boston. The letter urges public accountability and requests a completion timeline.
A brief downtown exchange centers on a Roosevelt address followed by a comic remark about good resolutions. A visitor asks a convict to reform, and the convict jokes that the next lawyer hired will be better.
George von Longerke M Yer the United States ambassador to Italy is a leading figure in Rome court circles. The piece notes his popularity with the King and Queen, his influence on statecraft in southern Europe, and his role in opening the American School exhibit. It also mentions other notable names and anecdotes from politics and culture, including playful bits on Edward VII, J Adam Bede, and various public figures.
North Shore winter social circle features Mrs Lythgow Devens in a black silk velvet gown with satin stripe detailing and a white peau de cygne bodice. She pairs the look with a Persian lamb coat, a pale gray felt turban, and simple black velvet trimming, epitomizing debutante season style.
The wedding finishes as the bride and groom depart in a shower of rice while the groom's aging parents ride home through snow. The scene shifts to Greenland where memories of the son and his childhood haunt the mother as she recalls his curls and days gone by. The father consoles her noting the bride's family is well off and the son is now a man.
In a lighthearted moment two figures exchange banter as Woeful Walter warns Dozy Dawson of a possible fall and Dozy retorts that it would be an easy way to drop. The dialogue captures humorous bravado between the characters.
Jake Longbone challenges a bridge move in a game at the Deep Sea Club but Judge Spouter rules it a fluke and invalidates the tactic. The ruling curtails a disputed play as players adjust strategies.
A sharp interruption derails a meeting as a speaker chides attendees for talking among themselves. The exchange hints at tension over handling fall plans and a swirling wind outside the room. No further context is provided.
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