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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1904
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices for various periods and states that subscribers should provide current and future addresses. It mentions the Sunday Post rates of one year at $2.60 and other options with months and cents, and warns to send money at sender’s risk, not cash, with checks and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The editorial notice lists the Boston Post offices in Boston and New York and provides subscription terms. It states subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration. Readers without regular delivery should notify by mail. E A Grozier is identified as editor and publisher.
The platform denounces Bryanism and Populism, embraces honest money, backs a tariff for revenue, and aims to curb trusts. It favors reciprocity with neighbors, imperial restraint, labor rights, and a direct election of Senators, while opposing the ship subsidy. It also supports Philippine policy and Canadian reciprocity, presenting a people‑focused program.
The Populist ticket led by Thomas E. Watson of Georgia faces a weakened party in Springfield Illinois after a convention decision. Once polling over a million votes for James B Weaver and 22 Electoral College members, Populism now trails Prohibitionists, ranking among third parties’ fading influence.
The passage notes Populism’s subjugation of the national Democracy in 1896, its control through two election cycles, and how the third party nearly damaged the Republican Party. It closes with Populism aligning with the has-beens, marking the end of its meteoric rise.
Garfield finishes investigation into the Chicago beef trust amid praise from a Swift & Co. official who doubts any public report will be issued. Meantime meat prices rise. Massachusetts tobacco trust rebates in restraint of trade target independents this month.
Humorous verse mocks rising ice prices with archaic diction and a sly jab at purse-proud citizens. The piece playfully predicts the iceman’s growing take as household budgets tighten.
The article argues against admitting Filipino delegates and Porto Ricans to the national Democratic convention at St Louis. It claims Porto Ricans are noncitizens from a subject state with no electoral votes and criticizes their influence on choosing presidential candidates. It recalls Hawaii and the 1900 free silver episode as precedent.
A newspaper note reports many ladies write in saying the synopsis of previous chapters has confused them due to daily scene and subject shifts. The editors say they may start another synopsis to clarify the mystery and provide a clearer look at prior chapters.
In Newport, Helen Travers grieves as Dolly Dimples wins the Duke away. A Western girl from Butte, Mont, Helen faces humbling social loss while pondering what to do next in the resort’s glittering circles.
The court allows the Guatemalan ant to enter Texas to combat boll weevils despite an injunction bid. If the ants curb weevils, the region’s agriculture could improve. A Boston area call to import moth predators is urged. General Lawrence’s example is cited to justify cleaner local territories despite cost.
Sherlock Jones and his wife plan a reception at their home this evening. Jones mentions bringing home many rolls for his graphophone, revealing a lighthearted scene with the new neighbor Buildingloans and Mrs Jones.
The Observant Citizen reports former Newton contralto Blanche Dewey now living in Iowa has received and accepted a future engagement to sing before King Edward and Queen Alexandra in England. The piece also notes patrol wagon fund efforts, local animal sightings, and snapshots of Boston civic life with humorous anecdotes and social quirks.
The Roxbury Thimble Club of 12 young ladies organized a charity fair last April at Miss L A Tobey’s home raising nearly 200 for the Floating Hospital project. Guests included Miss Tobey and other members. a penny gift from River Falls children aided the effort. Today’s journey is the George Edwin Peters day hosted by Mrs. George Edwin Peters.
Athanasius McGillivray, who sought resignation to pursue private business in South Boston, was reinstated by the Board of Police and will resume duties as a Station 5 patrolman. He stated that he cannot escape the police life after years on the force.
Judge Emmons stated that Officer Burns may be promoted and that his honesty and conscientious enforcement of the law will be given full consideration. He directed Captain Peabody to prepare a report and said the board will decide once it is received.
Helen, a candid West girl with straight shooting skill, rejects deception to win the Duke’s favor. She resolves to use charm and coquetry to secure the title, then prepares for lunch as the next sensational chapter promises. The Sunday Post teases the continuing serial and features humorous reader queries about love and cookery.
A brief household quip about moths and smoke. Mrs Gunner quips moths can be killed by cigar smoke, while Mr Gunner responds that only the smoke from the cigars he buys would be effective.
A lively Melrose column recounts local banter and memories, naming Charles M. Williams of New York as Philip Hale Williams’s father, notes Professor Marlett inspecting moth ravages, and recalls Champ Beauchamp Clark and Leo Lamond. It mentions a reform of Watertown Newton streets, a Malden youngster Theodore McKinley Hanaford, a police encounter with a fire badge, and Stuart Robson’s estate valued at 28423 dollars with widow Mary Dougherty Stuart.
The city and suburban auto inspection planned by the Police Board and highway commissioners will occur next Monday under Police Commissioner Emmons. The location is not yet decided but Back Bay Fens is favored for its facilities. Emmons said the inspection aims to enforce law and public safety and verify proper machine markings and compliance with highway rules, with license revocation for noncompliance.
Conductor William J. Murray of the Newton street railway received $25 and a congratulations letter from company officials for saving a four year old girl who suddenly ran onto Main street as a streetcar approached. He sprang from the car fender and grabbed the child, then kept collecting fares. Murray had been on the road just 10 days.
A reader asks if it is proper to keep a traveling gentleman who pays attention to her while she has a steady friend. The adviser says avoid pursuing a man who is not free and warns it would dishonor the other girl and mislead the traveling man. Suggests focusing on the traveling man and seeing him rarely.
The Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Association will convene Sunday at the synagogue on Everett avenue to decide on action regarding the death of Dr Theodore Herzl, late Zionist leader.
In a moonlit storm at Waldover Grange Lady Alicia lies alone in a tower room after her wedding celebrations. Lightning and ruin strike the estate while she remains motionless, then rescuers arrive to comfort her as dawn brightens the drenched grounds and Grace with her doll completes the scene.
The injunction proceedings in Texas to stop government experiments with Guatemalan boll weevil eating ants have been dissolved. O. W. Cook, who discovered the ants, will travel to Victoria, Texas, to install colonies for careful study.
A 19 year old girl asks how to know if a quiet bashful young man likes her. The adviser notes that true love often overcomes bashfulness, but suggests she give some encouragement and reduce attention to others. If she ignores other admirers, he may gain courage to show his feelings.
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