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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
6
Shoppers familiar with the store and its crowd know Morse delivers quality at marked down rates. The sale features $10 and pit suits and overcoats priced at $7.50 and $8.50, presenting the anticipated unusual bargains.
The State Board of Charities should officially abandon its Cape Cod leper colony plan. The proposal would harm summer residential development and create strong local distaste. A national hospital for the afflicted is advised, with Gal lups Island suitable for ongoing care of sporadic cases until then.
Thousands of iron and steel workers in St Petersburg revolt while cotton mill operatives join in spreading strikes. In the Caucasus fatal clashes occur between Paku oil field workers and the military. A memorial to the Czar presses for an elective tax and expenditure body as the nation stews over crisis risk.
The criticism centers on Senator Lodge’s eulogy of Senator Hoar for omitting Hoar’s sole battle within his party to apply Declaration of Independence principles to Filipino policy. The contrast highlights Hoar’s brave stand against his party, praised as pivotal to America’s liberty ideals.
The New England Shoe and Leather Association urges the state legislature to oppose the Dingley tariff on hides. It argues the 15 percent duty benefits the beef trust, yields minimal revenue, and raises prices for American tanners by enabling cheaper European dress hides. It recalls wartime 10 percent duty repealed in 1872 and questions overall protection for a by-product industry.
The piece notes near calamity at the Winter Palace with the Neva blessing ceremony and argues the shots harmed no one crucial. It compares past regicide attempts, cites official carelessness, and links the event to Russia’s push toward constitutional government aided by zemstvo reform and industrial strikes. The Neva incident is set beside naval yard disruption and broader political struggle.
A weary traveler, a naturalist, lands alone among a cannibal tribe seeking a butterfly. He is wedged into a hasty betrothal by the king and then escapes at night, leaving the bride waiting. The narrative closes with tongue-in-cheek commentary on biliousness and fatigue from the era's humor.
Observant Citizen notes Nance O Neil plans a May departure to Australia with a return in October and questions a nomadic fever. It highlights two municipal concerts in January, Maude Odell at Beaufort, postoffice pen theft pranks, Mendelssohn Club plans for Feb 16, and Chelsea club events. It covers the South Boston Yacht Club ball on Feb 7, fire alarm issues, river pranks near Harvard bridge, Deputy Cunningham’s recovery, a Public Garden observer, and fishing schooner Mary C Santos speed talk.
The article argues the veterans bounty bill aims to challenge Governor Douglas. It notes the 1905 Legislature is party majorities against him and recalls Bates vetoes and Supreme Court rulings. It urges Republicans to drop the measure to avoid constitutional issues and political conflict.
A thaw and a tunnel ride in East Boston are noted along with a Harvard square car incident causing excitement. A push for 80-cent gas is mentioned by residents, while a plumber damaged the office yesterday. Subway work on Washington street progresses. few streets remain torn up. More news to come.
A once respectable cob with a soft snap and easy gait now breaks down and lame. He pulls an organ and has no name, forced to listen day by day as the music plays, a stern reflection on his decline and misfortune.
A Malden woman asks the Post how to forward a barrel of clothing for Fall River’s poor and what it would cost. The editor replies: send to the Salvation Army in Fall River, and they will distribute it as desired.
A reader thanks the Post and Newton Newkirk for Nobody's Dog, praising its appeal to foster companionship with forlorn dogs. The note mentions a cold morning, adoption hopes, and references Our Dumb Animals and Wagner's Simple Life. The message closes with LIBRARIAN BAR ASSOCIATION and a Boston address.
Weather permitting a country club carnival and a table d'hote dinner head the evenings events with Mrs. Atherton and Miss Atherton among hostesses for a later reception. The Boston social set also notes a Miss Sohier dinner dance at the Tuileries ballroom and a Somerset ball hosted by Mrs. Parker Quincy. Edward Carlisle Choate’s funeral drew a wide circle to St Mark's Church. The New Riding Club hosts its annual horse show today with ribbons and young riders. Mr. and Mrs. Porter attend a Metropolitan Opera performance in a Vanderbilt box.
A widow asks if she should marry a 35 year old widower with a child despite her late husband’s dying wish to remain single for two years. The adviser suggests honoring his memory for at least one year, then consider happiness, noting that a loving husband would want her to be happy after a respectable period.
At Melrose City Hall the board laughed as Alderman Towner, craving distance from a radiator, urged a full seat draw. Veterans objected, exempting five longtime members, McCullough drew No 1 then No 13 after a rerun, prompting speculation of a setup while Towner seemed pleased.
The Dorchester Woman's Club education department chaired by Mrs. Emma P. Owen will host an afternoon program on Tuesday. William G. Ward will discuss The Training of the Future Citizen, followed by basso cantante George Folsom Hiller performing several selections.
A letter to the Post corrects reports that the signatories were part of an advisory Salvation Army committee for the People's Palace project. They state the announcement was an unintended error and request correction, noting Colonel William Evans and Henry W. Jarvis join in the correction. The signatories are Charles P. Putnam, Frank A. Day, Mary Morton Kehew, Alice L. Higgins, John F. Moors, and Charles W. Birtwell.
A reader asks Miss Chanpegne for guidance after a young woman in a business contact slaps him and rejects dates. The reply suggests reclaiming any engagement ring and warns that temper and lack of affection indicate trouble, noting stage heroines rarely reflect real marriage risks.
Melrose January 20 Mrs Mary A Livermore honorary president of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association says she believes the day of woman voters is near She cites 1850 long advocacy and notes past legislative petitions bearing her name She lauds gains like school heads voting rights and praises Alice Stone Blackwell for a caucus voting petition for women on school committee tickets
A Milton Mills manager and owner clash over two bookings at Westerly Opera House. Hypnotist Professor Anderson fakes a window sleep while a stock company competes for the same three nights. A staged fire scare clears the street. the stock company performs, and the owner recoups the $100 advance.
Andrew Trahpy of Suffolk County A O H corrects Post report stating the Ancient Order of Hibernians voted 28 divisions to 22 yes for a St Patrick’s Day parade. He notes the county president withheld declaration and that the group would proceed if directed. Boston, January 20.
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