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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
6
A fragmentary cartoon caption or humorous dialogue discusses fashion hats and a character named Flipp. It mentions bleaching hair and questions its effect on appearance, reflecting lighthearted style commentary.
The June 22 1905 edition of the Post Publishing Co issue provides the publication date and office address in Boston Massachusetts.
President Roosevelt travels through Worcester visiting Clark University and Holy Cross College with a warm, informal reception. Williams College will grant an honorary degree, as locals praise his straightforward, bold character and broad appeal while hoping for his safe return and further visits.
Paul Morton, new head of the Equitable Life, has hired two accounting firms to perform a thorough joint examination of the company’s affairs. The scope includes all books, papers, records, and the relationships with trust companies, banks, safe deposit firms, and other affiliated institutions. Questions linger about publicity and whether the new findings will confirm or contradict the Frick report.
Governor William L. Douglas was awarded the Doctor of Laws degree by Tufts College at a commemoration dinner in Goddard Gymnasium. He spoke on optimistic progress, opportunity for the able, and the value of a helpful life, noting the era of concentrated wealth but long lasting true success. The Tufts honor list included merchants, scholars, divines, publicists, scientists and educators.
The writer argues for a state authority to thoroughly investigate the situation to ensure impartiality and publicity. Outsiders would inspire confidence, contrasting with internal factions and potential bias within the society.
The article notes a growing tally of fatal auto accidents with motorists, not outsiders, as the primary victims. It compares recent crashes in Woburn and Saugus, warns roads are ill suited to high speeds, and calls for improved driver judgment as cars multiply.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce, a largely Republican body, declares that over 60,000 Massachusetts Republicans endorse free list for hides coal iron ore lumber and wood pulp and urge lower duties on manufactured goods. They demand party nominees pledge to tariff reciprocity and revision, noting Senator Lodge's prior rebuke and a lost governorship as warning.
The great detective Stealthy Steve pursues the mystery of Agatha Parkenlard's abduction. He suspects Evanescent Ike and his unknown accomplice, scans the city directory for clues, and tracks suspects while pondering motives and the initials on a trunk.
A poem laments lost simple joys and old pleasures while contrasting modern annoyances with a wish for straightforward pastimes. The speaker notes disdaining golf tennis croquet and longs for a simple activity like shoveling snow when earth glows. Washington Star style reflects nostalgic tone.
Letter to the editor from Hubbardston dated June 21 endorses cutting dangerous elements of Fourth of July celebrations and promoting the explosive noise as a vent for youth while praising the editorial on A Quiet Fourth. The writer signs L. Re. Porter.
A detective tailing Evanescent Ike follows him from a tavern to a townhouse in a Boston area, where Ike enters a residence marked as Prince Itchy Scratchi. The chase continues as the sleuth shadows Ike and another man, Nick the Knock, amid a night of street drama and clues.
Dr Duranti Valentini serves as Italian government’s welfare officer for passengers aboard the White Star liner Canoe in Boston. He holds extraordinary powers, second to the ship’s captain, and is Capitano medico in the royal Italian marines. He was decorated by Russia for aiding wounded sailors at Port Arthur.
Invitations go out for the annual field day at Riverside featuring athletic events canoeing bowling tennis and water sports ending with dancing and fireworks Supper and a band concert in the afternoon The committee includes Frederick Cate Charles C Handy Frederic W Rugg Edmund B Brigham and Daniel L Jewett The Harvard senior spread and a Newton wedding are noted in society items The debutante item closes the notice
A young couple navigates parental objections while courting secretly on a city street. A lively football crowd on a parade route leads to pranks with a rival’s ribbon and a muddy mishap, ending with a playful kiss and light banter amid the crush of spectators.
A reader seeks guidance about a changeable girl who alternates kindness and coldness. The columnist cautions that longing for conquest undercuts genuine love, urges avoiding her, and suggests matching indifference until the writer can no longer forget her, then seek an understanding.
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