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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1905
Page
6
In Lodz Russia Poland a four day clash between workers and troops leaves over two thousand killed or wounded as strikes over wages and hours escalate. Cossack troops fire on civilians. Social Democrats call for a one day work stoppage. The political stakes are unclear but the mob’s revolt grows.
A cable report claims the sinking of the Ikhona, a British India Steam Navigation vessel, by a Russian cruiser in the China Sea. The ship carried mails and rice from Rangoon to Yokohama, raising questions about contraband rules and neutrality. The writer notes Russia’s Dogger Bank incident and criticizes the naval commander's rash decision.
Reader letters discuss train speeds and safety noting a 55 mph schedule did not cause the Mentor wreck and that delays or malice by staff or outside forces could be responsible. A second poem-prayer invites naming a park fountain Font de Leon and praises Franklin Park’s fountain.
The crash killed all passengers in the leading coach which toppled onto the locomotive and caught fire. The remedy lies in using non combustible materials for passenger car construction rather than reducing speed.
The editorial criticizes President Roosevelt for delaying a full inquiry into Santa Fe Railroad Company rebates. It argues for treating officials and the corporation alike in court, urging prompt action to restore public confidence in rate regulation and avoid shielding executives behind the corporate veil.
Newton residents plan to purchase and donate the 17 acre Claflin estate in Newtonville for public use. The site near the high school, with access to streetcar lines, would host athletic fields a new high school wing and a manual training school. Funds are being gathered though no public appeal has been made yet.
A lone detective named Stealthy Steve navigates a vast castle in Darkness to reach the blue prison room said to hold Agatha. He battles a guard, injures himself, and uses touch to read a nameplate while risking patrols in the night.
Miss Ethel Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Amory Williams from Walnut place Brookline will wed Clifford Payson in First Parish Church on Walnut street. Her sister Miss Hilda Williams may serve as maid of honor. Roger Ernst of Robeson street Jamaica Plain sails for Europe on the Canopic and will be away all summer. Many families from Cambridge Brookline Milton Dedham and Newton are noted for engagements and travels as the season opens.
Observant Citizen notes Mr and Mrs Herman P Chelius and daughter Lilian planning a St Lawrence Thousand Islands summer trip. A church farewell at the Disciples prompts move to a new Fenway sanctuary as Miss Margaret McCarthy shines in a recital.
In Fairmont a social upheaval follows the secret formation of The Marriageable Twenty. Bachelors receive night door warnings urging them to focus on one chosen maid, inspiring pursuit as Howell and Barry plot to uncover who sent the letters. Bloodhounds trace letters to the brides, leading to disclosed engagements.
In a bizarre old note, a man associated with India rubber lore is said to be paralyzed after taking sulphur as a spring remedy. A living skeleton confirms the tale, describing the vulcanizing effect of the dose.
A reader asks why a young woman ended their dates and whether superstition or looks influenced her. The advisor suggests she may have acted delicately, urges respecting her space, and discusses views on marriage and selecting a mate based on true happiness rather than pressed timelines.
Roxbury seeks guidance on recovering a personal photograph from a girl he met at a house party. He notes she declined in-person calls but accepted attention from a friend and asks how to send the required materials by mail. He suggests a polite note may suffice to retrieve the photo.
A letter from a woman identifying as R. S. P. asks Denar Miss Champagne whether she should marry a man ten years her senior whom she respects but does not love. She notes a fear of remaining a single maid and seeks guidance on the prudent path in love and marriage.
A boy excels in many sports and athletics while his father chops wood. A girl is well informed on ethics and writes on household topics. She can plan duties to aid others and embroider, while her mother cooks. Washington Star.
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