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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
4
Henry M. Whitney states in a letter to the Post that he is not a candidate for Governor. He says he has no wish or desire for political distinction and will remain a private citizen focused on promoting the community’s commercial and industrial welfare.
Colonel William A. Gaston is expected to be the Democratic nominee for Governor this fall. Prominent Democrats and Congressman John R. Thayer revealed Gaston’s likely candidacy while noting Thayer will seek re-election. Gaston does not seek renomination and aims to boost Democratic gains in Massachusetts House seats.
The Sunday Post hosted a vast seaside outing at The Point of Pines near Boston drawing over 25 000 attendees at peak. Bathing dancing and band concerts accompanied donkey rides shooting gallery and nickel attractions for families and neighbors on a gilt edged summer day.
The Pines opera company staged Fra Diavolo to appreciative audiences in an open air theatre. Camille Stafford wowed crowds with a parachute descent beside balloon ascents while rides and games kept young and old entertained. Post Sunflower and Sunday Post Buds groups led crowd enthusiasm as 25 000 visitors flooded the grounds.
The parochial residence of St Columb Kinle's Church Brighton hosted a wedding yesterday afternoon between Miss May Fay daughter of William Fay 82 Arlington Street Brighton and Fred B Elliot of Dorchester. The maid of honor was Miss Elizabeth Fay and the best man was Mr William Clark with bridesmaids Misses Gertrude Gavin Katherine Gavin Ella C Dunaber and Lillian Smith.
Murphy and his delegation including Dowling O'Brien and Conway met Judge Parker at Rosemount Esopus with no formal political talk. Chairman Taggart praised Murphy saying the state party factions would unite for victory. Hill and Murphy exchanged cordial greetings as Parker's wagonette arrived.
Taggart vows a vigorous nationwide campaign to elect Judge Parker defeating President Roosevelt. He outlines a centralized New York headquarters with Chicago branches and regional divisions, promising immediate action and full support from the national committee and Democratic Party.
July 27 Melrose sees a Post animal parade as the East Side Benevolent Society hosts a lawn party at Upham Street School. Prizes for best makeup. open to all children with 30 plus entries. animals like goat bear and monkey in attendance. No winner announced as makeup was highly original. Proceeds aid school repairs.
In Brewster on Sunday morning Louis Foster, a prominent local figure, lies near death from injuries after a bull charged the crowd. A red handkerchief worn around his neck provoked the animal.
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