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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1905
Page
6
In a whispered exchange, Wifey-John mentions a side door after 1 a.m., while John corrects to Jones. The playful exchange hints at a late night joke about this year’s model featuring a side entrance.
A historical note recalls the 1901 1905 efforts by J P Morgan and others to merge Boston Electric Light and Edison Electric Illuminating. Regulators warned such deals violated stock watering laws and public interests, leading to a legislative consolidation and an exchange ratio of about 9 for 10.
The piece contrasts the 1901 warning against stock watering with the 1905 plan to recapitalize Boston gas firms. It notes the 1901 proposal would issue about 60 percent new stock, raising dividends on old shares, and clashes with anti stock watering rules, then asks why a 120 percent excess recapitalization in 1905 is tolerated. The public asks for consistent treatment by the Gas and Electric Light Commission.
The piece argues Secretary Taft aims to assess Filipino readiness for self government during his summer visit to the Philippines. It contends he supports eventual independence when safe, aligning with the President, and urges gradual, rudimentary self rule rather than full indoctrination, warning against delaying progress.
The piece argues Secretary Shaw plans to leave the Cabinet in February 1906. It criticizes his views on tariffs and prices and calls for a modernized Treasury with an independent, self-reliant leader less tied to Wall Street and more like Hay at State or Taft at War. It notes Shaw’s 1902 action depositing non‑U S bonds as government deposit security.
Gloucester March 6 Mayor Mac Donald removed License Commissioner Henry E Londergon age 24 amid charges citing lack of business experience He alleges political opponents caused the dismissal and asserts the action follows the charges filed against him
Lowell report states Thomas Harlow failed to appear for his wedding to Mary Politsky at the Polish church on High Street last Sunday. Police and family search for the missing groom, last seen in the area preceding the ceremony.
Judge John H. Reagan, the sole surviving member of the Confederate cabinet, died in Palestine Texas at age 86 of pneumonia after a year of declining health. He passed away March 6 in Houston with his death announced from Palestine.
Premier Balfour announced in the House of Commons that Mr. Wyndham resigned as chief secretary for Ireland. Walter Long is viewed as a likely successor, while John Redmond says the move supports home rule and marks a step toward it.
A fragmentary comedic verse and assorted clippings lament a rejected suitor Newton Newkirk, plus quips on marriage stamps and health fads. It mixes verse with short satirical notes on winter, marriage licenses, and a Waterloo man swamped with proposals.
A classroom exchange has Mrs. Winkler probing students about their sense of smell. Willie Winkler responds that noses are for blowing.
Shrove Tuesday marks the day before Ash Wednesday with confession and penitence while many places celebrate with carnivals and pancake night signaling the start of Lent.
The Miss Eleanor Robson company reports the death of Dick the canary on the Colonial Theatre stage. Indicating the bird vanished from a shelf as theatre cat Perlinda watched, the bird’s absence was followed by feathers and a new substitute filling the role in last night’s show.
On a frigid winter afternoon the village gathers outside the post office to watch Winnie Anse decide a racing bet between Jeff Jorden and Joe Langland. Langland wins by starting on a yard, using a wooden seven foot high course, leaving Jorden honoring the wager and the Langland household with the bride.
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