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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1905
Page
6
The notice lists daily and Sunday subscriptions with durations and prices, instructions for changing delivery addresses, and payment guidance. It notes second class matter status and that money sent at sender's risk with checks payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post announces offices at 1004 Main and 42S Main in Boston with a New York presence at 250 Washington Street Boston. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration without notice. Report any failure to obtain the Post via mail.
The siege of Port Arthur ends after eleven months, likened to Sebastopol by allies. The article notes modern warfare’s deadly cost and hopes for peace as Japan and Russia contemplate terms, urging civilized powers to pursue humane settlement.
The mayor told the city council that Boston must curb state taxes and borrowing. He notes city gross debt rose by 6 875 800 in the last year while net debt grew to 5 472 849 and debt service consumes nearly a quarter of tax revenue. He urges a Beacon Hill protest and restraint on local spending.
At a hearing on Mayor Collins' 80 cent gas petition Professor Bemis presented Brookline Gas Company figures. He says Brookline buys gas from Massachusetts Pipe Line at 30 cents per 1000 cubic feet and sells to others at 60 cents, implying a 100 percent gross margin. He notes Dorchester and Jamaica Plain buyers took large volumes last year and questions why Brookline would add 70 cents to consumer prices.
The text argues that gas costing 30 cents from manufacturers is sold to Boston residents at a dollar per thousand, producing huge profits. It accuses associated gas companies of forcing extortion and aiming to capitalize profits while making the public pay interest indefinitely.
Corporation Counsel Babson and Attorney General Parker align on two thirds of entire membership for legislative votes. They contrast with opposing parliamentary rulings and note the Supreme Court avoided ruling on the bounty bill. Babson warns caution in large city expenses of 25 to 50 million dollars.
The narrator recalls a first night after being separated from his mother in a basement. He endures darkness cold, loneliness, weeping, and fear while Donald’s family initial rough treatment continues. He describes bread and milk from Donald’s mother and playing in furnace ashes before the story continues.
Albert Mason, longtime associate justice since 1882 and chief justice from 1890, dies after a lifetime of public service. He served in the Legislature, on the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners, and as Plymouth Selectman, earning a reputation as a wise and fair jurist.
The fund tally shows 35029 collected by Sturtevant Mill employees, with Alex Hansen credited for gathering funds on September 25.
A satire on American literary prowess argues that the nation produces great writers in abundance. It notes sociologist N W Ferris urging women to marry only when able to support a husband. The piece rib mildly at John D Rockefeller Russell Sage and Andrew Carnegie as well as praising Chauncey Depew for his long Senate career and wit.
The Boston Post sends a Santa Claus car to Fall River on Monday bearing gifts for children of mill strikers. The Brockton Enterprise editorial praises the act as a timely and worthy newspaper gesture.
The Republican State committee of 1905 will organize on inauguration day with Major Thomas Talbot as chairman and current officers. Democrats meet at the Revere House at 4 o clock to elect Captain John J. Flaherty as chairman with George T. McLaughlin as secretary and possibly Henry T. Schaeffer as executive chair. A love feast will precede a banquet where Marvin W. Littleton will speak on Democracy's Future along with remarks by Mayor Collins and Governor Douglas.
At 2 30 p m Friday in Epworth Church Cambridge the Cantabrigia Club civics and current events section meets with Mrs Herbert L Damon chairing. Mrs Merrill discusses Civil Service Reform and women's relation to the movement followed by Wilgon L Gill of the Franklin Institute Philadelphia describing The School for training children in citizenship. A school choir under Frederick E Chapman provides music.
John K. Lawton collector for physicians writes to the Post correcting a misreported Lynn and Everett day visit charge. He states that the standard rate is $1.50, not $1, though discounting occurs for those unable to pay full price. He urges accurate reporting to protect business interests.
A reader critiques a Dec 31 Post editorial about H H Horne of Dartmouth College and the claim that America lacks a poet. The writer concurs with Horne’s view but suggests industrial life limits dreaming and that art and poetry are yielding to mechanical mimicry, noting a wider cultural decline.
The 1905 Somerville School Board opened its first meeting at City Hall. Quincy EB. Dickerman presided as senior member. Frederick A. P. Fiske was re-elected chairman and George W. Whitaker became vice-chairman. A special committee of Fiske Whitaker and Sanborn will prepare the committee list.
Dorchester society notes illness of Mrs James Ellis at home. Engagements and marriages stir local circles as Essex Club recalls Senator Hoar. Edward F McSweeney joins Boston Traveler editorial staff. Headlines cover city politics, rail toll questions, theater sketches, and police work by Inspector Douglas addressing subway pickpockets.
A playful dialogue shows Mortimer claiming he saved money by not smoking this month while Margaret asks where the saved funds are. Mortimer replies he doesn’t know, just that the savings exist.
In a brief, humorous exchange a gunner asks for a drink while a companion points to a sign about refreshments. The mood shifts as the gunner suggests touching the companion instead.
Bertie asks for milk and the waiter mishears about a bottle in a humorous misreading scene. The exchange highlights a playful, domestic moment with light comic tone.
In a rough town exchange two speakers claim seeing three feet of snow in Alaska while a third asserts it happened when passing under an awning. The dialog evokes regional accents and a local weather anecdote.
A couple argues over regular courtship signals until a sudden danger from an oncoming train forces Joe to pull the girl to safety. The rescue leaves both relieved and the girl's father recounts the incident with a touch of humor as the couple blushes.
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