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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1904
Page
6
The Sunday Post lists prices for daily and Sunday editions with rates for one year and shorter terms. It instructs subscribers to report address changes with present and future addresses and notes that all money is at the sender's risk and checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
Editorial rooms and offices listed with addresses in Boston New York and Washington Street announce subscription details. The Post must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration. Readers are to notify the publisher if delivery is missed via postal notice. E A Grozier editor and publisher.
The mayor’s inaugural address stresses a clear budget and the need to cut spending to fit available funds. He criticizes Commonwealth burdens on Boston and county court costs, urging economy and concise local improvements with true value for money.
The Senate military affairs committee approved Brigadier General Leonard Wood for major general despite opposition focused on alleged personal misdeeds. Critics argue the core issue is Wood's suitability and the potential impact on army esprit de corps, given his rapid rise and leadership over trained soldiers.
Veterans speak on advancement driven by presidential patrons versus those who earn their way. The text questions whether Dr Wood’s luck could push him through, highlighting differing paths to promotion among soldiers and the influence of personal favoritism.
A Boston article questions the Mrs. Gardner museum run as a private residence spectacle charging one dollar for few visitors under restricted access. It cites a 1891 Treasury ruling denying free entry for privately exhibited works and urges Secretary Shaw to address free importations for a year round art museum.
President Roosevelts latest message to Congress after the recess is a continuation of his canal policy, focusing on ratification of the treaty. The piece questions honor and autocratic impulses, noting the likely ratification yet doubt about the nations honor in handling Colombia and the canal deal.
The Mayor instructs the city engineer to proceed with widening the Congress street and Mt Washington avenue bridge draws to meet federal requirements. He defends action as within authority, noting penalties loom if the city fails to comply and praising decisive executive power.
A fragmentary piece includes a surreal dream sequence featuring the Kla-ber-zoo and Kiz-po-foo, then shifts to Boston humor about the oldest inhabitant. It recalls a dreamt journey to Por-e-zock with whimsical names and a late office arrival, followed by a dialectal vignette about extreme cold and aging.
TokIo to the Post reports an interview with a Japanese Mikado figure discussing wartime ultimatums and Russia. The correspondent humorously notes antics, threats, and impending travel by airship to St Petersburg to relay more outré details. The piece ends with a photo caption about a neck-fur and muff Isabella fox gift.
West Chester starts the year with a tongue in cheek list of New Year resolutions from Burgess Charles H. Pennypacker. The items urge temperance, home bread from Chester County flour, honest dairy from farmers, daily walking, courtesy, straight posture, respect for the elderly, home fellowship, and well ventilated sleeping rooms.
A fragment shows two men reacting to Fourth of July celebrations as one suggests lighting a giant cracker for luck, calling it an outrage that youths make noise after the holiday. The dialogue captures rustic humor and a snapshot of late 19th or early 20th century speech.
A sensational affair described as a children’s party drew many out-of-town guests despite bad weather. Mrs Lee formerly Madelaine Jackson of Fairfield street and Mr Lee, a Roosevelt relative, were among attendees including the best man from last summer’s Thayer-Brooks Newport wedding. The column also notes an organ recital by Charles E Clemens next Thursday at Symphony Hall, featuring unfamiliar works and selections from his own compositions. The piece ends with a humorous streetcar anecdote about a dog on a Tremont street car and a man briefly defending the canine’s health as “not sick unless sick with pleasure.”
Miss Grace Hart entertained about 20 classmates from the Boston Normal School at her home on 40 Homestead Street in Elm Hill. Miss Violet F. Creber and Florence E. Rand assisted, making the gathering cheerful rather than formal. A Jamaica Plain car surprised bypassing Newspaper Row at 3 AM drew remarks about its lack of a vestibule and a motorman resembling a polar bear.
Miss Stella May Parker wed Walter Dwight Allen in Roslindale with a reception to follow. the couple will reside in Brookline and announce a Feb. 17 at home. Other notes include John Morley’s autumn visit to Pittsburg, George S. King’s 94th birthday, Mrs. Josephine St. P. Ruffin's Tuskegee visit and Jacksonville federation plans, and marriages of Bret Harte Dingley to Beatrice Leone McMurray and Clare Bruce Hassler to Captain Asa Francis Fisk with Manila plans. Engelagements announced for Miss Leslie Buckingham and Mr. Edmond Hamilton Sears with Boston Art Club officers named and new members admitted.
Mrs. Thomson B. Ferguson, wife of the Governor, is hailed as the dean of newspaper women in the Territory for years of journalistic work. A telegram announced President Roosevelt’s nomination of her husband as Governor, and she wired acceptance. He left that night for Washington after being commissioned.
The Observant Citizen visits scenes of outdoor thermometers and a sighted man smoking to test cold. Obituaries mention J Lewis Stackpole and Cyrus W Field ties. Boston civic tales include Cunard agent Sumner, Hale as Senate chaplain, Atheneum plans, Nativity plays, and Garrick Club reorganization with a large Columbus Association election and a January ball.
Aunt Hannah reads a faded Boston newspaper and accuses a hired man Pat of beating a horse. Joel defends Pat as Patt denies abuse. The couple quarrels over gossip as a Boston storm headline about Patrick Collins appears, ending with a casual supper scene.
Mrs Lindsley Loring of Norwood, formerly Miss Cochrane, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Cochrane, appears in a princesse black silk Lyons velvet gown with long train and minimal trimming. The bodice features silver embroidery on Brussels net, rhinestones, and dew-like accents. Sleeves end at the elbow with flowing black tulle streamers, complemented by Titian hair and a low neckline.
David F. Barry, famed ex statesman, marks his leap year birthday on February 29 for the first time in eight years. Born on a leap year, he last celebrated in 1896 during peak years of his public service. Barry is a Macal descendant of John Barry, founder of the American navy.
The Senate military affairs committee reported 7 to 2 in favor of General Leonard Wood to major general. Voting included Proctor, Warren, Foraker, Quarles, Alger, Cockrell and Pettus for. Scott and Blackburn against. Proctor’s vote was recorded in his absence. Hawley and Bate were absent. In Cleveland Senator Hanna declined comment on the Washington despatch. he plans a strong speech against confirmation when Senate action proceeds.
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