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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1904
Page
4
The State and city governments begin a new term with Governors Bates and Mayor Collins taking office for a second time. The piece notes a largely party aligned council, but acknowledges broad public support for Collins, while urging restraint by Bates on partisan measures in Boston.
A dated editorial warns of imminent violence against Kishineff Jews during the Russian Christmas season. It condemns authorities, urges public action to prevent a repeat massacre, and argues humanity outweighs sectarian concerns amid broader eastern tensions.
A contemporary editorial argues President Roosevelt will urge Congress to ratify the Panama canal treaty and to block Senator Hoar's inquiry resolution. It cautions that while ratification matters, the process and executive overreach threaten American constitutional norms and public trust.
The article notes broad support for Richard Olney as a Democratic candidate with New England backing. It suggests state committee action this month and convention delegate selection later in spring, warning early nomination can exhaust a candidate’s chances.
The question of strategy centers on presenting a thoroughly creditable New England candidate at the convention. His inclusion would add honor to the slate from which the final choice will be made, even if he does not seek personal distinction.
A Boston custom house expansion is essential due to cramped facilities and insufficient staff. Secretary Shaw promised quicker fixes within 30 days, ending January 26, but merchants and the Treasury must now act to enable lawful, expanded release of goods at the port.
The Observant notes a deepening cold with five degrees above zero and strong winds. It highlights passenger relief from closed platforms and electric trains, mentions the Public Garden shelter plan, and reports on local social updates including theatre casts and marriages, with emphasis on community weather impacts.
By Newton Newkirk and Sal Skinner, a humorous verse piece about a forty four year old woman facing social pressure to marry. A candid, witty monologue explores money, marriage, and public perception as suitors scheme to win her hand while she contemplates love and wealth.
A barnstormer recalls last show when doors failed to admit crowds while Amber Pete cites the sheriff sealing the opera house. The exchange frames a tense incident as authorities prevented entry. Names Amber Pete and the unnamed barnstormer are noted amid an operational closure.
A father asks his son to speak louder at the table and the boy replies with a playful line about lemons and puckered lips transforming the breakfast exchange into a lighthearted domestic moment.
Dear Miss Barefacts offers humorous responses to letters from lovesick youths and admirers. The column mocks pruning habits, dreamlike attributes, and paternal disapproval while advising restraint, wit, and personal choice. Beatrice Barefacts signs off inviting more queries.
In a dialogue from Motif Young Sparkley, the character voices a fascination with fire while Old Biffer, absent-minded, queries insurance on stock. The exchange hints at underlying themes of risk and protection in a curious, period tone.
Reader letters discuss the mysterious case of a boy allegedly inside a bottle. Corners vary from drawn inside by accident to crawling in as a baby, with readers from Dorchester Gloucester Newton Lynn and others offering humorous or speculative takes on how he could exit.
In Potterville Michigan Wesley E Warner editor of the Potterville Press and Lulu G Burkhead wed under an unusual two step ceremony. Probate Judge Allen joined them as husband and wife then they read and sealed a formal marriage contract pledging life long love and fidelity.
A compact survey lists varied duties and events that occupied the presidency including personnel appointments debates over Panama Canal treaty Kishineff petition new Department Commerce and Labor Cuban reciprocity antitrust legislation naval deployments to Turkey postal investigations a continental trip a warship review at Oyster Bay Miles retirement Wood appointment a special congressional session ten special trains a message to Congress sermons to bishops talks with Hanna Platt Odelle conference race issues and extensive entertainment as preparation for a 1904 campaign with coverage from the New York World.
Paris Jan 3 M Curie, discoverer of radium, declines the red ribbon of the Legion of Honor offered by the minister of public instruction. He says I dont like decorations The institution is bad. Many people I esteem have them but I dont want any. The hope of receiving decorations is not necessary as an incitement to acts of devotion or courage.
The Rev Dr and Mrs B F Hamilton announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Burton Hamilton to John Dwight Leggett of New York. Several Brookline and Roxbury families plan moves and receptions, with engagements including Sylvia Scudder to Ingersoll Bowditch and Grace Reynolds to Irving G Dole. Social events feature Adelaide Morrill Gay’s at home in Brookline, while other couples anticipate residences in Brookline and Monmouth Street gatherings.
John Smith of 134 Spencer avenue Chelsea forgets his last birthday eight years ago due to infrequent birth dates. Born in London in 1832 he moved to Chelsea in 189 and works as an iron worker and life insurer collector. He walks 15 miles daily, never sick, never medicine, and has lived at the same house 36 years. To celebrate his coming birthday he will visit relatives near Boston.
Dr. John Dixwell and four musicians and four singers entertained 200 children of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children at 788 Harrison Avenue yesterday afternoon. After the programme 30 children presented Tables Turned, an operetta they had rehearsed for Christmas Day, with Mrs. Rose Byrne supervising the performers.
A dinner in honor of Mayor George 8. McClellan at Sherry's New York, with guests Gorman Hill Olney Gaston Parker De Armond Gray and Cleveland, signals the expected start of the 1904 Democratic presidential campaign. The 1904 Legislature oath, caucuses for party leadership, Bates and Guild inauguration, and state committees' meetings are planned.
Miss Mary Eustis is marked as the first debutante of the new year and the first to host guests in Copley Hall since the new floor was laid. She comes from prominent Massachusetts lines on both sides and is connected to the Rev William Ghanning via her father’s side. Her mother’s Hem enway lineage, Mt. Vernon Street residence, and club affiliations are noted as part of her distinguished background. A series of dinners precedes her dance tonight.
Sir Oliver Lodge plans a fogless London based on his electrical discharge fog dispersal theory. He described his work to the British Physical Society and noted a test in Liverpool cleared a 60 yard space in dense fog despite weak instruments.
Berlin reports that German military authorities acknowledge German field guns, costing millions, are not equal to French artillery. A leading general notes German guns fire only one shot for every two fired by French guns, signaling a need to order an entirely new equipment of guns amid rising war stakes.
In Des Moines on January 3 1882 an official note records further honors for Kate Shelley the 16 year old who saved the west bound train on July 6 1881 by crossing torrents and warning the 200 passengers. She later received a government grant of 5000 to buy her home and farm and has served as a clerk in a legislative session. The Northwestern Railway awarded her a gold medal and a life pass.
Miss Blanche Bates of The Darling of the Gods company was treated to a generous supper at the Algonquin Club after her Tremont Theatre engagement. Ada Lewis and others attended. Mrs Bates and daughter dined at the Hotel Touraine after the matinee. Bates received extensive social attention during her Boston visit, including a luncheon at Brookline Country Club.
Roxbury's Educational Centre names Joseph A. Reddy of the Dudley School as superintendent. Classes will run at the Lowell School at 882 Centre Street with registration opening this evening at 7 30.
Rubber Heels extend shoe life and ease walking, making daily life smoother. The newer live rubber lasts longer and delivers greater satisfaction, though it may cost dealers more, so order by the name O Sullivan with all dealers.
Mrs Hawley recalls neighbors moving across the street. A long line of borrowing requests follows, from broom and coffee pot to bread, bread pan, eggs, and even a nursing bottle. The Hawleys eventually reject the visitors, who return nothing and balk at further neighborly contact.
Paris January reports a leading astrologer named Jacob predicting a year of horrors for 1904. He gives a horoscope for 194 noting a year of large immorality in London and grave quarrels for Roosevelt with Russia and Germany. He warns of disasters, assassinations, cabinet collapses, revolts, and financial crashes.
Clara Crosby of 902 Boulevard Revere Beach Mass thanks Santa for a doll sent in reply to her letter in the Post. She notes it is the best present she ever had and hopes others reading the Post have a happy New Year. Her father reads the paper daily.
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