This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
6
A noisy gathering at the State House voiced anger over the Boston Consolidated Gas Company and its 1903 charter. Citizens demand reforms and uphold public rights, urging the public lighting committee to uncover rapacious private influence.
In Brockton, Governor Douglas argues for trade schools as keys to greater knowledge and state strength. He contends Massachusetts must raise worker efficiency to keep old industries from drifting away, stressing that future growth lies in skilled labor over raw resources. Labor and capital must commit to elevating efficiency to sustain New England industry.
The speaker warns against industrial decline and argues that trade schools boost overall skill and initiative. By teaching the complete process, students become stronger thinkers and innovators, preventing skilled labor from slipping to unskilled levels and protecting New England industry.
The President keeps two battleships as the Senate approves the naval appropriation of 100 million dollars and rejects cutting ships. Senators Carmack and Lodge weigh in on military power, sovereignty, and the nation’s stance toward foreign influence and naval might.
A Boston city panel discusses creating a metropolitan district council for eastern Massachusetts towns. The plan would unite water, sewer and park districts under a single council with veto power over costly new legislation, elected by two thirds approval, prompting debate on local self government versus central oversight.
A humorous column contrasts the modern bachelor who cannot afford marriage with a skeptical potential partner who argues that frugal yet thoughtful courtship can please a wife. The piece weaves in a Wheeler quotation about bachelors, travel and dining ideas, and a digression about a commuter with a boil on his neck.
Morning harbor movements include the Cymric bound for Liverpool carrying John J. Russell. Articles note Mrs. Arthur Whitney’s Alaska tour home opening, D A R events, Civil War reminiscences by Mary A. Livermore, and praise for a brakeman who stopped an express train after a wreck. Other items cover local society, school board choice Catherine Sweeney, and civic notes on Melrose and Roxbury happenings.
A letter from the St Patrick's Total Abstinence and Literary Society thanks the Boston Post for its kindness to their undertakings. Members say the paper has created sentiment for total abstinence in Roxbury and aided in guiding young men's character development.
A terse exchange unfolds as a poet and editor spar over the burden of poems. The editor acknowledges the poet’s grievance while implying the poet’s own intolerance of prose. The back and forth hints at creative conflict within a literary circle.
Cartoon caption hints at artist preference toward dark women. Joke cites Mr Allblack joking about a blonde wife as motive.
The fifth shekel, one of 80 pieces paid by Jewish high priests to Judas Iscariot for betraying Christ, has vanished again. The coin reportedly appeared in the possession of Marx Fischer of 220 West Thirty-
Margaret Wallner was discharged from custody on a charge of stealing ancient coins from Fischer valued at 60 000 dollars. The tale centers on the famed shekel once tied to the First Crusade and linked to Judas. Four surviving coins are held by major museums in London Paris Munich and Vienna.
Professor William Osler addressing the Canadian Club in Toronto calls for two measures to keep Canadian women. He suggests a tax on bachelors and an export tax of 100 dollars on every girl who leaves Canada. He cites 196 of 651 nurses in eastern U S hospitals as Canadians. The crowd reacts with laughter as he argues the country would gain from keeping families at home.
A chance reunion unfolds as two old friends exchange warmth and pride. One carries a parcel for a funeral of a former town worker, helping a granddaughter in need. They discuss poverty and the overlooked plight of a family living in a dilapidated tenement by the river.
Mr and Mrs Samuel G Adams of Marlboro street prepare to depart for Liverpool aboard the Ivernia with daughter Louise. The family plans to stay abroad until late May. Luncheons and social events mark the day including Mrs Putnam’s reception for Miss Mary Moore.
A personal note proclaims strict confidentiality for names and addresses shared. The speaker apologizes for not providing the requested information and asserts discretion over private details.
A reader asks how to tell if the young man loves her after two months of courting and a rival pursuer appears. The answer urges patience and observation, suggests giving him space, and warns that a fickle partner may reveal his true intentions over time.
Dear Miss Champagne advises that a husband should heed his wife’s judgment over appearances. The reader’s actions with his married wife and his cousin risk gossip and compromise both women, so the wife’s view should guide conduct even with consent.
In a cold crowded basement room the famous singer sang with her old friend beside an unfinished coffin. An old man hymn offered by a kindly negro priest gives warmth and dignity as onlookers console the grieving granddaughter. The survivor notes the vision as angels singing for the grandfather.
A reader asks if a girlfriend, who shares his secrets and returned his birthday ring to another suitor, truly cares. The adviser replies that the girl appears indifferent and unreliable and advises remaining parted to show contempt for her breach of trust.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.