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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
6
The Chicago inquest finds no fire safety gear or trained emergency staff in place at the Iroquois Theatre. Exits, asbestos curtain, and fire escapes failed or were misused, causing mass casualties. officials including Mayor Harrison face censure and potential charges for negligence.
The Twentieth Century Club marks ten years since its founding at a Boston conference. Led by Edwin D. Mead and later Charles F. Dole, the club has promoted civic virtue without factional leadership. It now boasts about 500 members and a record of notable community service.
The national debate in Congress centers on Senator Lodge’s immigration bill that would require an educational test for entry. The National Board of Trade, meeting in Washington, opposes the plan as neither conclusive nor necessary and suggests Congress seek better protections and information to ease immigration congestion. Presidents past vetoes and practical opinion are cited as cautions against the educational requirement.
Debate centers on the Benway collection at the Gardner Museum after the US government ruled the works are not held for public display or educational purposes. There is speculation that state city or Bath authorities should tax the substantial art collection as personal property.
Dr Edward M Hartwell secretary of the statistics department releases appendix to bulletin No 10 on the 1898 1908 movement of Boston school population. The 1903 census reports 86797 pupils enrolled January 31 1903 with Ward 20 having 6476 and Ward 10 only 1648. The city saw a 3605 rise over 1902 and a 1018 above the five year average. Not attending school rose 16.5 percent since 1900 while private schools grew 15.4 percent and public schools 7.3 percent. In 1898-1902 public school share averaged 76.62 percent, private 15.61 percent, nonattendees 7.87 percent.
Albany report details that Adirondacks fire crews boycotted William Rockefeller, forcing a call for outside aid as Franklin and other counties burned. State Forestry agent Sutter Testified Rockefeller paid Italians $4 a day for firefighting while locals refused, citing hostility to Rockefeller.
The body of George Francis Train lies in view at Merritt’s, West Twenty third street. Dr Edward C Spitzka and Dr Carleton Simon examined the brain reporting it normal in external form but weighing 538 10 ounces, placing it 26th in a list of famous brains headed by Turgeneff. The average brain for Train’s age and build should weigh 46 to 48 ounces.
In Schenectady a pivotal conference on installing electrical equipment for the New York Central terminal outlines a program of final tests in the area. The aim is to determine achievable speed for new locomotives, with a goal to surpass the 185 miles per hour record set at Zossen, Germany, using a nine mile straight stretch between Hoffman's and Amsterdam for uninterrupted testing.
Chicago Jan 21 Miss Fannie Mc Nabb 33 was adjudged insane after evidence showed she smoked a package of cigarettes daily for years. She had a sanitarium treatment two years ago and appeared cured before the habit returned.
Letter from CY Hopkins of East Boston challenges a Nantucket reader’s arithmetic about Japan’s population density. He calculates 93 139 square feet per person, disputing the claim of 44 million people on 147 miles of territory and suggesting seven laps to a square foot.
A person seeks a divorce from an old husband by March 1804 and has not seen him since. They request information on how to obtain a divorce without a lawyer and which court to file in, mentioning marriage in Boston and a possible location in New Hampshire. They ask for guidance from a Manchester lawyer.
Announcement warns readers that the case of Mrs Miskell remains unresolved amid pressure from critics. The note signals ongoing coverage and further updates to follow.
The Daily and Sunday Post will publish Stealthy Steve chapters weekly, with the first six chapters appearing in a Sunday Post issue for readers who missed the opener. Chapter No 7 will debut next Sunday in large illustrated form by the All Sorts axe expert.
Ebenezer Miskell recounts a bizarre tale of a missing wife Polly aged nineteen taken by unseen force. Stealthy Steve presses for details while noting a $15,000,000 settlement pledged upon marriage. The dialogue moves amid tension and dramatic claims from the old man.
In a dramatic interrogation, Ebenezer Miskell explains Polly vanished through a north wall while all clocks halted at 9:17:05. A gold heart locket contained a check made out to Pauline Miskell, or order, which Polly carried. The Six-Eyed Sleuth vows to pursue the truth to the bitter end.
Mary A Tolman wife of Gloucester mayor is a popular civic figure active in theatre work and campaign support. She sells theatre tickets from the box office and helps host political gatherings, admired for dignity and home life.
The Observant Citizen reports on John J. McSweeney’s installation as grand knight of Mt. Benedict Council, with District Deputy Daly presiding, notes his bank presidency, and mentions the English High School class of 1892 reunion at the Boston Yacht Club. It covers congressional talks on a new Boston custom house, hydrant concerns after a Lexington fire, a South Boston Yacht Club ball, and philatelic stamps with Marconi. Also reports on Massachusetts Republicans attending a Washington meeting, tobacco fires in Connecticut, postal card regulations, Dorchester Bay skating, Jim Donovan’s writers dinner, Fiske’s recovery, and Boston Elevated Company cars lacking vestibule shelter.
A column recounts restless riders who demand conductors numbers for complaints. A Newton car scene shows a polite conductor offering his number. the irate passenger struggles with pencils, while other riders display courtesy and patience amid chatter about etiquette and aggravating behaviors.
Tremont Temple hosts a mass meeting of pastors Sunday school officers and teachers. The Hon Samuel B Capen presided with Marion Lawrence and William C Pierce speaking on world Sunday school movement and teacher training. Mrs J W Barnes spoke on primary and junior work. The meeting ended with Bringing in the Sheaves.
A brash new brakeman from Boston seeks guidance on handling a difficult passenger situation. He asks for advice on proper conduct and safety, highlighting railroad etiquette and crew responsibility in a tense moment.
Maud jokes Arthur ran over a tramp and Ethylle notes the club awards no medals for tramps. The brief exchange implies a wry club remark rather than a formal honor.
In a vivid exchange Mrs. Good chastises a man for his past poverty and path to crime. Rambling Robert replies he was a poor amateur before entering the game. The dialogue captures social judgment and a shift into a presumed criminal life.
A roundup notes Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch of Russia born in 1847, Archduke Leopold Salvatore set for the St Louis airship event, Senator Clark's quiet Washington dining, Lord Clinton’s gift to Exeter Cathedral, Purdue Professor WFM Goss to receive Carnegie support, and Governor Brodi of Arizona with a West Point background and mining career.
A brief Post feature highlights a local Leap Year Birth Gallery project celebrating individuals born on February 29. Curators showcase portraits and note community stories, inviting public viewing and discussion at the gallery space.
Post reader William Jardine celebrates a leap day double event birth and wedding anniversary. Born February 29 1864 in Glasgow, he married February 29 1892. He moved to Boston a year later and joined Gilchrist Company as partner before incorporation and now serves as vice-president.
Mrs. Frederick R. Sears Jr. dazzles in a two yard floor length black satin skirt appliqued with silver leaves and beads. Her decollate bodice shows a striking neck and arms as she premieres a chic debutante look echoing Miss Eleanora Sears.
The veteran actor C Leslie Allen will accompany daughter Viola Allen on her coming professional visit to the city. Allen is among few survivors of the old Boston Theatre stock company and is remembered for his role as the bibulous judge in Kit the Arkansas Traveller. Mrs Cornelius Lucey is ill at her South Boston home, mourned by many in the peninsula for her generosity. Mr Cornelius Lucey Jr head clerk at the Exchange Club and well regarded like his mother.
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