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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
6
The piece attacks Bryanism and Populism, urging the Democratic convention in St. Louis to reaffirm the traditional gold standard. It argues that laborers deserve honest currency and warns that silver would cut wages, calling for a firm, permanent Democratic doctrine.
The Fourth of July casualty lists rise, with dead and wounded expected to exceed 3000 plus tetanus deaths looming. The writer questions the rationality of patriotic demonstrations during a time of war abroad and urges finding a better celebration method.
The Old South Work lectures for youth start next Wednesday and run weekly through July and August for eight talks. Topics include John Eliot, Horace Mann, Mary Lyon, Elihu Burritt, Peter Cooper, Dorothea Dix, General Armstrong, Colonel Waring, and Hampton Institute work. Established over 20 years ago by benefactor Mrs. Mary Hemenway, directed by Edwin.
D Mead praises free lectures for youths under 20 offered by the Old South Work. Applications must be handwritten to the Directors at the Meeting House. Lectures run in the vacation season and suit those who cannot travel, providing valuable intellectual enrichment in the city.
The selection of Hon. Champ Clark as permanent chairman at the St Louis Democratic convention aligns with party tradition. Clark, a West Virginia graduate and head of the first normal school in the state, embodies old Southern reverence for the Constitution and modern distrust of its alleged abuses. His Congress record is solid and the convention moves from rhetoric to work under Clark of Missouri.
The article notes that the New York passenger steamer reinspection ordered by Secretary Cortelyou has begun with several ships already deprived of licenses. It argues the inspection is performed by the same federal bureau that cleared the General Slocum and later the Norge, suggesting local inspection to restore public safety confidence after two disasters.
The Colonial Club of Dorchester held a midsummer night event for about 1500 guests featuring an illuminated house and grounds. Hundreds of colored lights, a lighted driveway, lawn flame strings, and fireworks created a festive display praised as one of Boston’s best. Committee in charge included William A. Burroughs, Dr. Colby, Dr. Lane, and H. Mildram.
Fire Commissioner Russell sent letters of appreciation to five department members for aiding at the Charlestown dock fire while off duty. Recipients include Captain Lannary of Engine 5, Engineer I. W. Sweeney of Engine 9, Assistant Engineer Henry Maiden, Ladderman P. J. Buckley of Ladder 1, and Substitute W. Brown of Engine 5 who served with Engine 9.
Robert Clark of Calhoun County says government experts should be barred from bringing the Guatemalan ant into Texas as an insect enemy to boll weevil. He warns the South American pest could rapidly multiply in south Texas and harm cotton picking by workers already described as half clad and barefooted, suffering stings.
More than two visiting teachers from Porto Rico attended a lawn party hosted by the Charles Beck Post Woman's Relief Corps at the Hazen residence on Oxford street. Grounds were decorated with Japanese lanterns and bunting, and the guests expressed pleasure at the reception. Proceeds will fund keeping the Phillips Brooks home open during encampment week.
Reports claimed Cardinal Satolli would visit Boston during his U S trip, but authorities say no official visit is planned. He is in the country for pleasure and health, not as part of a formal itinerary.
Worcester July 7 The will of Susan W Clark widow of Jonas G Clark founder of Clark University transfers the residue of her estate to the university Private bequests total about 25000 and the residue is about 75000 The remainder held in trust reverts to the university per the terms of the Clark estate plan.
Dolly Dimples confesses immense wealth and desire for a manager to handle her fortune. Sir Richard vows lifelong support and love, offering to take charge of finances and proposing marriage or perilous self harm if refused. The scene unfolds with dramatic coastal imagery and high stakes.
A brief action scene describes a man lifting a woman onto the sand and splashing water from his hat into her face as he rushes to aid or respond to an unfolding event. The fragment emphasizes the physical gesture and urgency without broader context.
In a seaside scene Dolly Dimples faints at Sir Richard’s arms after the Duke declares love. He laments not securing a will as Dolly gasps at the sudden proposal. Dolly recovers with help and mutters the line THIS IS SO SUDDEN proving the shock of the moment.
The piece mocks a claim by cattlemen to raise 100000 dollars to annihilate the beef trust. It argues the beef trust can absorb such sums and remain profitable, noting consumers would pay the price or switch to alternatives like baled hay. It frames the trust as having leverage over cattle producers and buyers alike.
The column notes Rev. P. S. Henson of Tremont Temple exercises with chest weights and is seen near Hotel Buckminster. It mentions Salem Street Cemetery picnics in Malden, Frank J. Marshall in Boston revising proofs and awaiting a Paris match with Janowsky and Lasker, plus odd anecdotes about tub races, a drinker at a hotel, a boy with a leash, mosquito control in Watertown, and local residents receiving a birthday ring at 541 Dudley Street.
A missive to Miss Champagne on whether a 37 year old man should pursue a relationship with a younger woman of 34 or 35 given social disparity. The columnist warns against marrying beneath one’s station, noting lack of true love and potential lifelong conflict from class differences.
A reader asks how to regain a suitor who has cooled after she rejected him. The advisor warns that flattery after prior refusals inflates a man’s ego and may distort his sense of importance. If she shows genuine care with restraint, he could return, but if his love has faded, there is little she can do beyond accepting consequences.
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