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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
6
July 18 1905 issue issued by Post Publishing Co lists office address and subscription rates for Boston Mass. The page presents standard publication information and pricing details for readers.
The death of Wilmon W. Blackmar at age 64 ends a storied life as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He served with gallantry in the Civil War earning a congressional medal and later built a distinguished legal and civic career in Massachusetts. Congress should reimburse General Porter for his outlay in confirming remains.
The House of Commons sees Premier Balfour withdraw the redistribution scheme. The move is praised as a clear victory for the National Irish party and for Mr. John Redmond, whose leadership is hailed as key to the triumph.
The House speaker sided with Mr Redmond against a bill that would split debate on each clause. Mr Balfour withdrew the measure citing insufficient time this session. The plan would shrink Irish membership by 22 seats, a move critics call aimed at diminishing Irish representation, with doubts it will return in the same form.
An editorial laments July accidents and tetanus from blank pistol wounds and electric car strikes. It argues for a ban on toy pistols and for trolley companies to fit fenders to prevent child injuries, urging that saving children outweighs any rights or pleasures.
The arrest and confession in Colorado of Cline or Schidlosska end the Arlington murder mystery. The killer’s brutal act against a wife is unprecedented in recent crime, and swift justice is anticipated with no major delays to the case.
In a shadowed chamber Stealthy Steve uses cunning to pit three killers Nick the Knock Prince Itchy-Scratchi and Evanescent Ike against one another. While they clash Steve plots to corral them and recalls the old song I Have a Feeling for You as he gropes through the darkness.
In a dim confrontation, Stealthy Steve uses his sixth sense to locate foes, traps Nick the Knock, outduels the prince, and fires a warning shot that wounds the attacker. A slip reveals Evanescent Ike dead from a bullet meant for Steve, as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Readers from several towns quiz Stealthy Steve about hair products teeth and disguise. Answers reveal his natural double front teeth adapted to catching bullets and carrying knives while he maintains a sharp scout hat style. The column notes Steve’s age as forty five on the upcoming Fourth of July.
Observant Citizen notes Charles Mackay, former Castle Square Theatre actor, visiting with his wife. Beach resorts report strong season, with favorable conditions for patronage. A public wireless service opens at Appledore and Oceanic hotels, 25 cents per 10 words. Reports on a warm fountain water, a hungry street child, and a purse raid on a streetcar. Local figures Dr John Hennelly, Councilman Foley, Edward McDonough back from travel, Mayor Chandler active at City Hall, and Maiden militia camp mixed reception. Squantum becomes a tented town and General Blackmar’s death draws quiet respect.
ABusy society roundup notes Mrs Eben C Stanwood hosts luncheon at Kennebunkport during Mrs Andrew Robesons stay after a Brookline lightning strike. The Meyers return to America aboard the Baltic and plan visits in Hamilton Lenox and New York. Emerys Sears and Thayers travel, with Thayer hosting a Newport villa opening and Miss Helen Sears delaying debut due to bereavement. Mrs Waldo Richards sails abroad, and the Schuyler party ends a Newport visit with Professor Agassiz.
Mr. Fitzpatrick, honored with the Laetare medal by Notre Dame University, was accorded distinguished courtesies by the Pope. He and companions were received in private audience and invited to the Sistine Chapel private mass where they received communion from the pontiff.
Mrs. Merton collapses after reading a letter from Albert Merton describing a close friendship with Mrs. Montgomery and a shore stroll. Her brother Jack suspects a duplicate letter mix up implies infidelity and plans a quick trip to confront Merton at the train station.
Face flushed with laughter Merton signals for a doctor as Jack notes overload at work. He then whistles for Montie, Maitland series’ favorite setter, introducing the red haired dog as Mrs. Montgomery in a playful moment.
A young man asks if he should keep seeing a college sweetheart who dates other men after graduation. The answer urges slow commitment, warns about her fickleness, and suggests an understanding: declare love but require she prove exclusive loyalty before investing heavily.
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