Rescue Hope Rises as Hero Froze Time to Save Dog
A distraught bystander spots a drowning dog and acts quickly to pull it from danger. The incident underscores quick thinking and compassion in a tense moment.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
6
Appointment to Massachusetts Superior Court Opens Debate
The piece discusses a vacancy on the Massachusetts Superior bench in Governor Bates's closing days. It favors Douglas for appointment and praises Judge Edgar J. Sherman as a potential Chief Justice candidate. It also suggests filling the remaining vacancy with a capable Democrat to gain cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Executive Council
Douglas
Massachusetts
Edgar J. Sherman
Sherman
Commonwealth
Franklin Goodridge Fessenden
Mason
Fitchburg
Superior Criminal Court
Northampton
Battleships urged to match Europe’s navy strength
Washington releases a statement from a general board member, aided by Admiral Dewey, urging continued battleship construction. It cites Port Arthur and Japanese torpedo attacks as proof the far east war shows the need for a stronger navy, with British commentary stressing personnel and margin of strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Department
Washington
General Board
Admiral Dewey
Port Arthur
Far East
Lord Selbourne
British Admiralty
Battleships as a costly limit on naval arms
The article questions heavy battleship buildup arguing ships may be the only truly effective weapon, while destroyers torpedo boats and submarines could be mere toys. It asks why Americans should pay about $100,000,000 yearly for battleships versus European armaments and warns against aggression-seeking arms race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Legislature of 1905 Opens Amid Optimism and Harmony
The new Legislature formed swiftly with a party majority of 25 in the Senate and 104 in the House. President Dana and Speaker Frothingham expressed hope for a commendable, morally guided session, urging prudence and respect for the law as lawmakers begin their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Dana
Commonwealth
Frothingham
Touch of Winter Welcomes New England Type Season
The piece welcomes a timely winter with stern weather yet manageable effects. It notes the mild start, recent coastal gales, and transport delays but argues hardships are transitory. Forecasts speak of a strong cold period free of heavy storms, a traditional season of health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
New England
Theodore Thomas Fathered Americas Orchestra Movement
The essay honors Theodore Thomas as the founder of orchestral music in the United States. It credits him with popularizing instrumental music, building public musical education, and enabling the modern American Symphony Orchestra, arguing his work transformed national culture. He is praised as a public benefactor whose memory should be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Theodore Thomas
Thomas
Harvard Musical Association
Boston
New York
Philharmonic
America
Old Point Comfort
King Curtis
Prealley
Curtis
Offiers Installed at Cathedral Court M C C F in Worcester
John Driscoll of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters led the installation of Cathedral Court officers in St Rose Hall Worcester Street last evening. The event drew a large audience and featured a dressmaking display by H B Major and others followed by a collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Driscoll
D. H. C. R. John Driscoll
P R. James J. Lanigan
Jones and Brown in Suburban Streetcar Life
A photograph shows Jones and Brown with beautiful suburban homes as they walk to the street car line. The line sits a 16 minute stroll from their doors and serves as a regular link to the city, with streetcars passing weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and Brown
Jones and
Brown
Autobiography of Nobody's Dog Tail Tale
A fox terrier with a tail is mistaken for a common yellow car and faces tail removal. The dog hides to avoid mutilation, escapes a haircut, and learns it would rather be a tailed pup than a tailless fox terrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Debates on Dewey Anecdote and Gridley’s Restaurant
Letter writers mock a Dewey anecdote linked to Gridley’s Washington Street eatery. Cynicus questions the incident’s authenticity while Editor and Molly Canning share light, humorous notes about cold-plunge health fads and cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Gridley
Washington Street
Dennett
Park Row
Gridley’s
Cynicus
Boston
Mr. Cynicus
Proverb Parade From Classic Sayings Workshop
A collection of maxims about risk fortune and virtue contrasts youthful boldness with caution. Witty lines warn that small thieves pale beside true artists and that appearances can mislead while fate tests resolve through both luck and misfortune.
Post editorials on vehicle lights deserve wide support
George T. Lincoln writes to praise the Post editorial urging that lights be required on most vehicles on dark nights. He argues extensions to cover other vehicle types, with exceptions, would improve safety and reduce opposition to autos while encouraging courteous driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
George TT
Lincoln
Chelsea Republicans 1905 elect officers for ensuing year
The Chelsea Republican city committee for 1905 organized last night and elected officers for the year. President Harry W. James. vice presidents Henry F. Logan and Charles A. Norris. treasurer Edwin C. Crafts. secretary B. P. Nicholls. assistant secretary Frank C. Pottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Republican City Committee
Harry W. James
Henry F. Logan
Charles A. Norris
Edwin C. Crafts
B. P. Nicholls
Frank C. Pottle
Observant Citizen Highlights Local Happenings and Notices
A Boston area column notes snow for sleighing, an art club exhibition Jan 6, and Bates aide Francis Hurtubis Jr leaving to open a law office. Items cover East Boston tunnel real estate gain, theater schedules, police chief vacancy talk, community club growth, and local transit weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Art Club
Francis Hurtubis, Jr
Bates
Beacon Street
Engagement Binds Ladd and Hallowell Families in Society
An engagement of top social note joins Miss Marian H Ladd of Milton with John W Hallowell of the West Medford Hallowell family. The match unites old Boston circles with Harvard ties as families celebrate with flowers and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian H. Ladd
William J. Ladd
Milton
John W. Hallowell
Old West Medford
Miss Ladd
Richard C. Storey
The
Fenway
William E. Ladd
Harvard
Hallowell
Ladd
Norwood Penrose Hallowell
Norwood P. Hallowell
Margaret I. Bowditch
Robert H. Hallowell
Rebecca B. Jackson
Fairfield Street
Marlboro Street
Ruth Twombly
New York
Bosland
F. Lothrop Ames
Dartmouth Street
Georgette Bosland
Boston
James Jackson
Langdon Frothingham
Bay State
Beverly Cove Place
Sears
Jean Struthers
Anna Greenough
Jamaica Plain
John Greenough
Points on Attending an At Home Social
A courteous 18 year old seeks guidance for her first At Home event. Advice stresses avoiding self consciousness, listening, and following elders in conversation while maintaining natural, unruffled behavior aligned with refined home training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champagne
Esopus
Dear Miss Champagne Seeks Advice On Interfaith Marriage
A letter from A. W. Y. asks Mildred Champagne whether a Boston romance can survive two faiths. The columnist responds that religion should not separate true love though many couples err by letting differences test their commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
Boston
Littlefield Couple Celebrate Golden 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A J Littlefield marked their golden wedding last evening at 80 F Street South Boston. Mr Littlefield has run a large Boston teaming business for over 50 years and is well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Littlefield
F Street
South
Boston
Mr. Littlefield
Mrs. Littlefield
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on love across age gaps and family
A reader age 81 seeks help to win a 32 year old in town with two children and a deceased husband. Advice says to get acquainted, show sympathy and interest, build friendship and respect, and notes that love often defies ideals. If he loves you, age and circumstances matter little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Canning
Long Island
Molly
Miss Champagne
Co-Education of Children in New England Opinion
Mrs. George A Walton of West Newton outlines support for co education from infancy through elementary grades and in high schools under guidance, with reservations for private boarding schools and colleges where she opposes it. She cites the West Newton Women's Educational Club as influential since 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Couple’s impromptu wedding on crowded passenger train
On July 4, 1904, Mehitabel Roper and James King wed aboard an L, R. B. & B. train to the Pines. A kindly elderly clergyman officiated using a blank certificate found mid-journey, marrying them before disembarking at the Pines amid a sea of travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pines
Mehitabel Roper
James King
Belle
Pines
Lynn
Mehitabel
James
Jim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fido
Boston Post
the Post
Reo
Cathedral Court
Newton Newkirk
Wonder
Chelsea Republicans
East Boston
Noddle Island
Pat Campbell
Philadelphia
Wright Kramer
Granny
Gilbert
Kramer
Wakefield
James A. McFadden
Urquhart
McFadden
Waban
H. A. Preston
Newton Highlands
Colburn
Stafford Springs
Conn
Preston
Fr. W. Preston
Weston
Mass
Kalamazoo
R Bett
Walter Gould Lincoln
English High School
United States
Babson
Casey
Shaw
Charles Lebon
Tek
Catholic Club of
Dorchester
Cambridge
St. Patrick’s Church
Dudley Street
Father Nathaniel Merritt
Father Merritt
West Medford
Watertown
Waltham
Somerville
Charles Webber
Mildred Champagne
MR. and
Mrs. Adoniram Judson
Littlefield
South Boston
Belle Cole
London
Miss Cole
Chautauqua
N. Y
England
Sunday Post
Eva Lincoln
Tyler Street
Springfield, Mass
Paine Furniture CO
Canal ST
Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.