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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
6
An editorial argues against using a so called committee on public improvements to shield Aldermen from open debate. It contends the full board should handle matters in regular sessions where the public can witness deliberations and decisions. The piece warns of secrecy benefiting deals and minority suppression.
Mayor Dunne pushes to municipalize Chicago street railways amid opposition from Dalrymple's pending report and the Civic Federation. The City Council hesitates while observers nationwide await Chicago as a test case for running public utilities, hoping the experiment yields proof or disappointment.
The statement suggests that regardless of outcome the individual could be viewed as a public benefactor if he continues with the trial. The assessment emphasizes the potential reputational impact tied to perseverance in the legal proceeding.
The Supreme Court ruling holds that a 1903 act authorizing park officials to regulate signs near or visible from public parks does not extend to prohibiting ordinary uses of property for advertisement without compensation. Signs that are simply the natural use of the location cannot be removed, preserving property rights despite esthetic concerns. The Park Commission’s purpose to protect parks from disfigurement is laudable but not all-encompassing.
Massachusetts figures Eben S. Draper and Albert Clarke distance tariff revision from the lieutenant governor bid while noting its strong impact on state affairs. The piece argues that the tariff issue remains a live factor in the state campaign, with a Democratic governor and a Republican federal stance shaping the political scene.
Stealthy Steve, posing as a physician, visits Prince Itchy Scratchi to probe the collar button clue. He fabricates medical authority, questions the prince about neck injuries, and secretly searches for the truth while feigning care and expertise.
The American Free Trade League promotes free trade as a safeguard against war. It argues protectionists spur conflict by blocking markets, while economic interdependence and free exchange would prevent wars and reduce trade reprisals.
A cautionary verse about love’s impostor, a fickle charm that tempts youthful hearts. It warns that affection may be stolen by fascination, while true love endures beyond betrayal, contrasting steadfast devotion with a smiling deceiver who abandons his vows. The piece appears in the Chicago Record Hera with a closing attribution to Shepard Lippincott.
Steve uncovers the missing collar button part found in the prince's shoe proving the button belonged to Prince Itchy Scratchi. He uses deduction to locate the piece, confronts the prince, and orders him restrained with a joke about a sedative while the prince requests cold high balls.
The item notes Congregational Church members planning a three months European vacation and mourns the death of H. J. Whittemore of Revere. It mentions Peter W. Collins becoming a father, Lt. James Dwyer riding a bicycle, and weather quirks in New England including a record hot June day followed by a cold spell. Also covered are local sightings of a deer near Malden and Somerville figures at a memorial service.
The upcoming Sunday issue invites readers to visit the Gallery of Wonders and view the Five Pictures In One set, promising pleasant moments for visitors who obtain a copy.
The columnist advises a 21 year old to be honest about her changed feelings and not marry without love. She should not string him along nor deceive him but end the ambiguity by clearly sharing her current stance. The guidance emphasizes that changing a mind is a natural right and honesty is essential.
A reader asks how to handle a 21 year old suitor visiting her 18 year old self while her 48 year old sister, who resembles the sister in age, chats with him in the parlor. The adviser cautions that a 21 year old with an 88 year old partner is improper and unlikely to be compatible, suggesting jealousy is unfounded and that the sister’s behavior may be polite friendship rather than a threat.
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