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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
6
Citizens burdened by a harmful state of affairs, not responsible for the conflict, face financial ruin as debate continues over preventive measures. The call urges immediate adoption of Senator Chace's order to mobilize state machinery for relief after months of intolerable conditions in the rich manufacturing city.
The Common Council moved to revive a measure halted by the Board of Aldermen, authorizing Boston to establish and operate gas and electric lighting plants under municipal ownership. Governor Douglas supports such franchises as a curb on private profit and lower rates, with final approval by city authorities and the people.
In a New York bankruptcy case a brokerage house is linked to wash sales to boost Montreal & Boston Consolidated Copper. The syndicate purportedly backed the scheme with 250 000, contributed 39 000, and dumped stock on the curb to mislead the public. A vice president of National City Bank and New York Bank allegedly supplied daily unsecured funds for the laundering scheme. Prosecutors warn arrests may follow under the national banking act.
A Senate order from Mr. Chace directs the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration to hold public hearings in Fall River to compare mill wage rates with other cities and report conclusions to the General Court. The move responds to Governor Douglas’s critical remarks about Fall River.
The Old South Work announces six Wednesday lectures for Boston teachers on the history and work of leading Southern higher education institutions for Negroes. Presidents and professors will describe Howard, Berea, Tuskegee, Hampton, Atlanta University, and Fisk. Tickets available to teachers free, public price $1 for the full course, 25 cents per lecture. first talk next Wednesday at Old South Meeting House.
A humor piece recounts a hungry stray dog’s misadventures including chasing a cat, near misses with a bulldog, a kicked and nearly run over, finding pumpkin pie, and a pie dish mishap. The section closes with a quip from The Sphinx about shooting for high aims and the per capita drinking statistic.
A special commission weighing three Dudley street grade plans met to discuss an added proposal by former Senator Berry for an 8% foot roadbed elevation. The dispute centers on railroad bed height with the New York New Haven Hartford tracks to rise five feet while Elevated plans call for 14 feet. A further State House hearing is set for January 28.
Mrs. J Gregory Smith, a leading Vermont woman aged 86, died in St. Albans after heart trouble. Her husband and a son, E C Smith, previously served as governors. She had been en route to New York when stricken in Burlington and died after a gradual decline. She leaves two sons and two daughters, including Mrs Oliver Crocker Stevens of Boston.
The Roxburghe Club literature class meets Wednesday at 9 Elm Hill Avenue Roxbury to read a paper on Greek Drama and present selections from Eschylus and Sophocles. Mme Marie Harney lectures Tuesday morning on Bloss Its Wonderful Castle and Its Architectural Treasures at the Boston Public Library. Mrs Lucia Mead Priest speaks Friday morning at All Souls Church parish house with stereopticon views about her experiences in Japan.
Behold a man of snow made by Johnny with coal eyes a pipe for a mouth and a hat tipped just so He fears melting and declares he will stay until the sun warms him and then he is all in for the season’s end.
The newspaper lists society items and quick mentions including General Stoessel vacating Port Arthur, Doc Chadwick visiting his wife in Cleveland, O, Lawson's trip to New York, Douglas moving his office to the State House, and various quips about Roosevelt Morgan and Rockefeller. It records local and national figures in light, humorous notes.
Dr Alexander Patrunkevitch born 1875 in Tchernigov province will speak at 1 Causeway Street Sunday at 8 PM for the Boston Educational Union on Russia's struggle for liberty and the Russian war with Japan. He studied at Moscow University and earned a doctorate under August Weis man in Freiburg before teaching at Harvard since 1903.
Mrs Dovey calls the pretty girl behind the plate glass window as a wretch while Mr Dovey stammers he was checking if his hat was straight. The exchange captures a domestic moment with humor and tension.
The White Star line Canopic will sail from this port this morning for Italy carrying over two hundred saloon passengers, most of whom are Bostonians. Winter has driven many to warmer climates and the city notes the snow as a boon to some workers.
Miss Mabel Boyden 07, daughter of City Marshal Boyden, had both hands frozen severely this morning en route to Brockton High School. She was unconscious briefly on arrival, treated thoroughly, and then sent home recovery underway.
In a theater dressing room Miss Gerard reads a heartfelt letter from Richard Gordon asking to visit tomorrow and hints she should wear a rose in the last act. Amid preparations she scans past memories of hardship and loss reflected in a stream of press notices and memories of Dicky Gordon’s death.
In Halifax, Judge McDonald in Admiralty Court heard the Canadian attorney-general request to condemn the American fishing schooner Somerset seized last August in Cape Breton waters. Owner Cushman opposes the action as the case moves to a decision. vessel claimed for fishing within the three mile limit.
Hinton White of this city will open the 88th annual popular course of illustrated practical talks at the Young Men's Christian Union this evening at 7 45 o'clock speaking on The City Beautiful St Louis Exposition and Other Great World's Fairs with many stereopticon views.
Misses Minna Lyman Mildred Stimson and Alice Sohier dazzled at the Somers et ball hosted by Mr and Mrs Hamilton Perkins for Miss Margaret Perkins. Lyman wore white satin veiled in tulle with gold accents. Stimson wore white liberty lace over pale pink chiffon. Sohier wore a silver paillette princesse gown with pink roses and pearls.
Next week a leading society woman will entertain nearly 1000 people at what is described as the greatest society event of the year. The gems worn by attendees are worth millions and the function will reflect immense wealth. For full details, read tomorrow's Sunday Post.
The columnist counsels that if a gentleman misses an engagement it is his duty to apologize or explain in a note. If no apology is offered, the young woman should end the acquaintance, as continued contact shows negligence and is unwise for a self respecting girl.
A 57 year old man writes seeking guidance on breaking an engagement to a 23 year old girlfriend due to a 34 year age gap. He asks how to be fair if they marry and notes concern about youthfulness expectations and self reproach. He hints at being 67 in a later line.
The passage warns that courting a woman in her late twenties invites trouble, recalling Sir Peter Teazle who had to lavish ongoing funds to maintain her affection and good humor.
A young man asks if a girl who lives with him and dates him without talking of love loves him. The adviser says she likely would accept a marriage proposal and that the man should speak up, noting she may be waiting for him to act and that silence would disappoint her.
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