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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1905
Page
6
A clerical employee urges coworkers to get vaccinated, framing it as an official order and noting personal vaccination completed yesterday. The remark reflects workplace health enforcement and social pressure within the office.
Opinion column denounces a sequence of deals involving the City Bank of New York and the old New York Custom House, alleging improper government favors, self serving payments, and tax exemptions. It accuses congressional complicity and calls for accountability amid monopoly concerns linked to Standard Oil.
The North Sea Commission sides with England against Russia while masking the stance in polite language. It finds Ro jestvensky’s firing not justified and praises his caution, yet regrets he did not inform neighboring powers. The piece notes the episode shows diplomacy can be childish and questions arbitration’s reach.
The Metropolitan Improvement League and allied societies work to form sound public opinion on municipal improvements. A proposed Municipal Museum would present to the people materials illustrating urban progress and civic needs.
A historical reflection urges Boston to adopt a systematic plan for growth reflecting its scenic beauty and past park success. It calls for leadership on transportation and other municipal issues, advocates a Municipal Museum, and notes public spirit and demand for expert guidance to turn ideas into practical progress.
The article argues Congress must act this session to raise the President's pay to about $100000 before March 4, noting the Constitution locks compensation for the elected term. It contends $50000 is insufficient for the duties and stresses the need for a salary that allows a modest, dignified retirement.
San Francisco, Feb 26. President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California urged a bachelor tax in a discussion on marriage and divorce. He called bachelors and clubmen bandits and abnormal, suggesting they should pay taxes if legal, arguing the family is the only social unit.
Newton Newkirk writes about livelihood themes in this All Sorts column. The brief notes practical tips and observations on work life and economic opportunity, framed in a local perspective.
The public is invited to a vaudeville program featuring Book and Pooh in a famous anti act. Performers promise novelty, humor, and variety in a midweek show at the local theater. Tickets available at the box office and participating outlets.
The Reverett Police Relief Association reports a sizable fundraising total from a recent ball at an unnamed venue, creating a welfare fund available for members facing sickness or misfortune.
The Italian Educational Club held a George Washington's Birthday celebration in the North Bennet Street Industrial School hall. D. O. Romano gave an address and several musical numbers were performed during the program.
The ninth H. G. Tucker chamber concert featured the Boston Symphony Quartet performing Dittersdorf in E flat major Beethoven serenade in D major Cherubini scherzo and two Tschaikowsky excerpts. Hess and ensemble earned heartfelt applause. next concert March 5.
Sir Martin Le Marchant Hadley Gosselin, British minister to Portugal, died in Bussaco from an intestinal hemorrhage after arriving ill from Lagos maneuvers. He had just returned from naval fleet maneuvers and fell ill Wednesday.
A confessed burglar recalls a midsummer night break in and a confrontation with an older man. he hides as a pretty girl neighbor sits nearby. The encounter ends with the alarm, the girl’s horror, and the narrator fleeing into a snowstorm and imminent punishment.
The article details arrivals and attendance at the Empire reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Dana Orcutt for the Authors' Club. Notables include Israel and Mrs. Zangwill, Colonel Higginson, Mrs. Howe, and Mrs. Moulton. It notes gowns, teas, and other social gatherings at the Tuileries and Vendome venues, plus a Vecsey violin recital in Symphony Hall and various debutante events and society figures.
Reader ROXBURY asks about who initiates regular correspondence and photo exchanges, proper thanks after a social outing, and whether a man may use a lady's first name. The reply advises the gentleman should seek permission to start correspondence and to present a photograph, the lady may thank him for the outing, and names may be used freely when both are on friendly terms.
A 20 year old man seeks Miss Champagne's guidance in choosing between two potential fiancées. He has faced challenges since age 12, built a solid reputation, and desires marriage but fears making the wrong decision. The letter promises more details about his two prospects and the future happiness at stake.
A workingman asks which of two well educated town girls to pursue for marriage. One is the daughter of an invalid with modest means, the other is wealthy and accustomed to comforts. He seeks guidance on love, compatibility, and whether money or character should guide his choice.
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