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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1905
Page
6
A editorial urges full Fourth of July celebrations with loud fireworks across the nation. It condemns quiet observances and toy pistols, urging safe festivity while condemning dangerous devices and urging consideration for the elderly and invalids.
The article notes speculation over who will replace John Hay as Secretary of State and hints at the post as a stepping stone to the 1908 Republican nomination. It mentions Taft possibly leaving the country, Elihu Root as a possible candidate, and cabinet views on political motives behind the appointment. The piece condemns using the office for personal advancement and praises Hay's stance.
A call to suspend fighting in the far east until peace plenipotentiaries meet. The message advocates humane action and hopes Roosevelt’s efforts to secure an armistice agreement will succeed, noting the military situation in Manchuria.
The text argues that continued fighting risks massive human losses and hinders a peace settlement between rival powers. It suggests Japans aims threaten extinction of Linovitchs army and Russian humiliation, but notes a conference may establish peace and further battles would not derail the diplomatic process.
The Amherst Massachusetts Agricultural College meteorologists report a notably cold June with a mean temperature about 1.5 degrees below normal. The minimum set a 14 year low, rainfall was scant at roughly 70 percent of normal, and over half the rain fell on four days, marking an unusually dry period.
The Chicago grand jury targets beef trust leaders while Roosevelt protects Santa Fe Railroad officials. The piece argues corporations do not sin. controlling officers do. It urges the President to reconsider his stance and align with federal prosecutors’ actions in Chicago.
Federal Judge Grosscup overruled Chicago's demurrer in a suit with D. O. Mills and the People's Gas Light and Coke Company. An injunction keeping the 75 cent gas price ordinance in force was continued, with potential impact on over 300,000 Chicago gas consumers and large sums at stake.
The engagement of Miss Mary Head elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Head of Beacon street and the north shore to William Russell has been announced. Miss Head debuted two winters ago and is a Vincent Club girl and sister of Miss Margaret Head. The Heads are spending July and August at Lake Champlain with felicitations and flowers.
A reader asks how to cope with a husband who becomes ugly over small matters and ignores her for months. The advisor suggests avoiding triggering issues, practicing patience, and treating him like a sick, irresponsible child if he cannot be reasoned with, urging endurance for her own sake.
A reader asks Mildred Champagne if it is fair to pursue a new romance before formal separation from his wife. The columnist counsels waiting until legal freedom to avoid harming the woman's reputation and emphasizes shielding her from any doubt cast on her character.
Aunt Clarissa debates a costly board bill with a ruthless collector who threatens to cast her guest Aunt Clarissa and her niece Agatha into the street. She recalls pledges to protect Agatha, worries over Prince Itchy Scratchi, and notes two mysterious men across the street as the tale continues tomorrow.
The essay notes weather forecasters provoking public anxiety before Fourth of July celebrations and cites a mix of local events. It mentions horse steam cars, transfer-ticket issues, declining trades near a new stock yard, Eddie Downing sailing to Europe with Tim Sullivan's party, and Abbott Graves returning from abroad.
Teddy Macklin presses Dorothy Dunster with a proposed marriage but is told by Dorothy's mother he is a likely suitor while Dorothy delivers a firm refusal. Ted maintains composure and states he hates to contradict her.
A barber hushes an anxious customer claiming no extra charge and avoiding the boss, presenting a covert bribery style exchange. The tense moment centers on secrecy and a promise of silence amid a potential fee waiver.
Dorothy Dunster secretly learns canoeing to outwit Ted Macklin who teases marriage. A near drowning scare leads to Ted rescuing her and they become engaged a week later. Dorothy proves she can swim. Ted’s charm wins, despite teasing undercurrents.
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