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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
6
The note from Newton Newkirk defers the synopsis of previous chapters to Sunday’s Post. It promises a complete stand alone summary that will have no connection to the ongoing Heartburn for Her story.
A satirical comparison pairs Frank S Black’s Chicago address nominating Theodore Roosevelt with an earlier Washington critique of strenuous oratory. It contrasts calm statesmanship with fiery rhetoric, urging patience, measured judgment, and peace while noting the political stakes and public reaction.
The piece declares Cortelyou is the undisputed boss of the Republican campaign for Theodore Roosevelt, ready to receive input yet determined to rule solo. It argues the election hinges on Roosevelt versus the American people and questions public readiness for Cortelyou as a new power in party leadership.
Exposed through a Manila merchants visit and talks at the Algonquin Club, Filipino representatives dispute benevolent assimilation in the Philippines. Juan Sumulung, Senor Villamor, Vincent Singson, and Pardo de Tavera say independence remains alive and desired, challenging US policy.
Harvard enjoyed traditional class day weather with bright daylight and a clear evening moon. The campus charm shone through elms and shaded walks as lanterns provided subdued illumination, preserving the old university ambiance and ceremonial etiquette.
The piece notes fading rituals and the absence of the tree and old class day performances. It questions whether transferring class day eccentricity to the stadium is a success and cites mourning by the old grads while hoping the custom may return in future generations.
City officials discuss a restrained celebration of Independence Day while acknowledging the difficulty of suppressing youthful patriotism in Boston. The piece argues against excessive policing beyond the 4 AM cutoff, noting traditions demand a louder public festivity within legal limits.
The president rearranges administrative posts and appoints Cortel you to lead Republican campaign efforts. The cabinet picks meet general expectations, with no standout stars but few clear incompetents, suggesting a modestly stable, if not exceptional, final phase of the Roosevelt administration.
Chicago June 24 George B Cortelyou announced there will be no vice chairman of the national committee He said he will not pursue any reorganization until he finishes his work as Secretary of Commerce and Isabel He noted his resignation should not free him from that office before July 1 or until a successor is appointed and qualified He refused to engage in politics during the interim
Mehit abel Mugg, noted authoress, promises the fourth instalment of her red hot serial Heart burn for Her will appear exclusively in the coming issue, generating anticipation among readers for more tales of love and passion.
A New York physician argues rocking infants harms brain development and could impair lifelong mental capacity. The piece recalls how elders were rocked and mocks the claim with nostalgic questions about past generations and common sense.
Somerville letter criticizes Emil Schwab for alleging originality of a Cambridge Republican campaign poem. The writer cites German sources, argues Schwab misquotes and copies a school text, and accuses him of poor German phrasing. The piece ends with a jab and signature EIN. GEGEN PFRER, dated June 23.
New England boys and girls submit vivid reports to the Sunday Post Animal Party Editor in Boston. Prizes total 25 dollars for top accounts with a Wolf Mask tomorrow and a Pig Mask on Sunday July 3. Readers describe clubs, animal mascots, parties, and playful mischief with menus and games.
The document lists club members by group with goats bears and tigera names including Honey McEntee Bus ter Harrington Butsy McEntee Pooch McCarthy Snacks Sweeney Sid Rix Genie McDonald Frank O’Brien Jimmie Rix Tommy Burke John Shea Toney Murphy Johnnie Fitzger ald Monte Dalton Yallow Pendergast Slack Kelliher Peter McDonald Fred Creeden plus notes that photos of the treasurer and secretary are enclosed Francis Hayes 122 Grove street Brockton.
Manuel Marget of 440 Broadway Chelsea recalls building a yard zoo using tobacco cases as cages. Ephraim Breast and Mannie Rice as Tigers, Davie and Max as Bears, his sister Francis as a Goat, with him as trainer. He notes hope for more masks promised by the Sunday Post.
Ruth Daly of 16 Auburn Street Roxbury Mass recounts a Saturday afternoon animal party held in her yard barn. about a dozen children wore bear masks imitating bears and sharing bear breakfast food and cherries from Arthur Brooks. lemonade and cake ended the outing as chores called them home.
In North Woburn Massachusetts BVA M Latchy recalls a Monday night neighborhood event where siblings Robie Edith Walter Zschiedrich and Blanche wore animal masks. They treated a tethered goat and tiger costume with playful antics and fed the animal guests as the family performed an accordion backed dance for watching neighbors.
Mildred Champagne will answer letters on Love and Sentiment in the Daily Post. Readers mail cases in ink on one side, with questions about age gaps and relationships. The letters show two inquiries: an older bachelor, 34, pursuing a 17 year old. and a 20 year old girl seeking clarity about a distant suitor who avoids contact.
A brief skit-like item portrays a housewife offering a bid for independence while a character named Ike dismisses the idea, insisting on not taking chances with tanks or danger.
A humorous dialogue snippet shows Mr Giraffe offering to give up his seat if the conductor raises the car roof. The exchange, delivered in a playful tone, highlights polite chivalry aboard a transit setting with a standing joke about height.
An odd humor item notes an elevator boy off duty during a vacation instinctively riding down as a playful gag. The brief captures a newsroom chuckle at a simple sight gag in a city setting.
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