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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
6
June 1905 marks the Daily Post's largest monthly circulation on record and its highest overall, surpassing prior totals and setting a new peak for the Sunday Post as well.
The Boston Post urges abolition of the committee on public improvements to end secret discussions. It argues this hides logrolling and votes traded away from public view and demands open sessions. The paper applauds Good Government Association reform efforts and notes Alderman Linehan’s lone protest.
President Hall of Clark University undertook to answer this question as he presented guidance on reading for youth. He emphasized developing critical thinking, moral discernment, and broad literary exposure to build informed, engaged citizens. The remarks urged curated selections aligned with character and civic duty.
At the National Educational Association closing session in Asbury Park yesterday Dr. Hall condemned extensive love stories in American publications. He argues adolescents read mainly ante-nuptial tales and urges a shift to roots of science literature and history to curb the epidemic of romantic fiction.
The piece argues Eugene N. Foss presses General Guild to endorse reciprocity or risk running for Governor. It rebukes Foss for demanding anti‑endorsement measures and notes the breach within Massachusetts Republicans. It stresses a candidate should seek broad party endorsements to avoid factional strife.
Washington announces acceptance of the Root portfolio as expected and signals Root's possible 1908 presidential nomination if Theodore Roosevelt approves. Roosevelt praises Root as the greatest public man and may steer the nomination, while Taft’s fate and corporate ties shape the campaign outlook.
The plan to establish a metropolitan park zoo moves forward with the Middlesex Fells as the favored site after expert review rules out Stony Brook for drainage soil and sanitary reasons. Funds remain the main hurdle and officials favor a noncommercial, independently operated project under the Massachusetts Zoological Society to attract public generosity.
Steve fights a Turk in a castle attic using a sword to protect Agatha who faints. He defeats the attacker, flees to the roof with Agatha as Turks flood the space, finds his pistol empty, and leaps into space to escape, with the next chapter teased for tomorrow.
Brown-tail moths have arrived in Waltham. An electric light pole on School street was heavily infested last night, appearing as if the pole were covered with snow.
A quoted exchange reveals a cynic advising a woman to say yes to her beau to test his resolve. The humor hinges on a game of consent and danger, reflecting social mores of the era.
A poll of fire department members failed to pass a change to start days off at 8:00 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. The vote was 425 days in favor and 307 against. Commissioner Wells thanked J Frank Cotter of Engine 1 Newton for helping Engine 41 Brighton at a June 29 fire.
The legislative commission will hold a public hearing at the State House on July 26 to consider applying the London sliding scale to Massachusetts gas companies, notably the Boston Consolidated Gas Company. A subcommittee may travel to England to study the situation further.
A letter argues licensing cats as a solution to nuisance and disease. It dismisses traps as impractical and urges a municipal license system with a $1 male $3 female fee, with enforcement to kill unlicensed cats.
A collage of local notes includes a cool Conductor 9140 helping an elderly passenger, Paragon Park water distributors, Miss Bertha English sailing to Europe, and details on Westfield camp weather and Revere Beach glass hazards. Also mentions George Falardeau’s illness and Kang Yu Wei arriving with his daughter in Oriental attire.
A faded tale recounts Rose and Wilbur Brown with a mysterious black bag. On Rose's 28th birthday she reveals her late Aunt Mary’s bequest, including a $1000 check and a note for her niece for loyal care. Wilbur's reaction ends the tale.
Admiral Evans conducted the fleet inspection aboard the battleship Missouri with Captain Cowles and staff. Officers from the Kearsarge and Kentucky observed while a tug delivered a draft of Jackies from Charlestown at noon. Nines from the Maine and Kearsarge practiced on Evans Field in the afternoon.
An array of society happenings includes Mrs. Oliver Ames welcoming a granddaughter in North Easton, Mrs. Daniel Ahl returning from Liverpool to Pride's Crossing, and Bishop Lawrence with the Misses Lawrence at Bar Harbor. The Lenox Club elects officers, and Boston families attend summer engagements, weddings, and naval cruises with various social figures and clubs featured.
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