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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1904
Page
7
Representative Charles W. Thompson of Alabama's fifth district died in Washington this afternoon from pneumonia at age 44 while serving his second term. He had been ill one week after a Sunday attack. The body will leave for Tuskegee tomorrow night for interment set for Wednesday.
Newton March 20 At Channing Church Rev Thomas Van Ness of Boston’s Second Church argued against stressing Jesus divinity or simple humanity. He said God and mankind are closely related and mental science affirms their spiritual unity, highlighting Salvation Army and Volunteers of America as proponents. He closed by asking whom believers trust beyond the physical.
Post readers are invited to submit inscriptions on general interest topics for Johnny's Slate in care of the Post. After popularity of freak headlines and war poems, the paper offers this chance for witty and poetical readers to win newspaper recognition.
In Boston, Thomas W. Lawson and William L. Young of Kilby Street resemble each other so closely that crowds mistake one for the other. Passers by bow and chat with the man thought to be Lawson, while a bystander notes the other is Chelsea Alderman William Young, not the copper king.
Reverend George A. Gordon of the New Old South Church plans a year abroad starting soon. He usually departs in June and returns in September, with the congregation funding his long vacation to gather material for sermons. Most time will be spent in England visiting favorite places.
The Post invites readers to answer the question Should the American People Sympathize with Russia or Japan. Two prizes of 5 dollars each will be awarded, one on behalf of Russia and one for advocates of Japan. Submit to War Editor of the Post.
A reader from Boston argues Russia is Christian and Japan pagan noting that a Russian victory would advance peace and disarmament. He praises Czarist ministers as civilized and compares attitudes toward Jews to American racism, urging restraint from blaming the U S for Southern outrages while predicting Russia’s future friendship.
Alice M H Newman of Brookline argues that Americans should sympathize with Russia over Manchuria, criticizing Japan and praising Russia as a Christian nation and ally during the Civil War era, urging compromise for access to the sea. The letter cites a lease on Manchuria and questions Japan’s civilization, signed March 19.
William Handrahan of 30 Common Street Waltham argues that Americans should aid Russia in any way and recalls 1862 Russian fleet aid to the U S. He links Kishineff to Russian justification, warns against siding with Japan, and favors a Christian nation over a pagan one. March 20.
Co L. Magine of Rockland Maine writes March 19 praising Russia as a grain producer needing modern methods. He envisions rail expansion and Port Arthur fortification leading to grain exports, warns of potential trade restrictions, yet welcomes Russia into global competition and progress with Christian solidarity.
A wartime letter from Nellid Jamts of North Abington argues that Japan oppresses its people and is unfit for U.S. citizenship while noting Japan’s modern progress. The writer suggests the United States should remain neutral until victory and then support an extreme anti-Japanese stance.
In two letters readers argue on the Russia Japan question. W T Waltis of Rowley favors Japan citing progress energy and liberty and China interests. Grosvenor O Wadman of Cambridge condemns Russia and rejects sympathy as dangerous, citing educated strength over skin color.
A letter argues that the US should sympathize with Japan after the Spanish-American War era and view Russia's defeat as beneficial to civilization. The writer, Harry H Lipman of Lynn Massachusetts, contends Japan's smaller army proves real strength lies in civilization and could prompt Russia to educate and grant freedoms to its subjects.
A reader argues it is humanity’s duty to support Japan against Russia and warns that Russia cannot be a friend to the United States or other free nations. The letter criticizes Irish-Americans for praising Russia and connects Russia’s aims to Constantinople and Britain’s opposition. Signed by Baurice Saver from 421 Chambers Street Boston, dated March 19.
At midnight a 76 year old woman Mrs Margaret Hurley of 1187 Dorchester avenue was badly burned when her nightrobe ignited from a gas flame while she moved through the kitchen to the bathroom. She ran in flames shrieking and died shortly after with extensive burns. Dr Osman attended and she was taken to City Hospital. recovery is doubtful.
The Beacon Society division over using the banquet to aid Colonel E C Benton in the Chicago delegate-at-large bid surfaces after Benton presided and introduced Senator Lodge. Lodge’s remark sparked laughter and Benton denied any aid intent, while Foss and Benton clash over the Alaskan boundary issue and US Canada relations.
A smoke talk by Ward 19 Democratic Club gathered about 100 attendees at 1117 Columbus Avenue. President William J. Myers stated the club aims to advance Ward 19 citizens’ welfare. speakers included Frank O Toole William H Carberry Joseph E Mooney and Parker D Morris. Officers listed: Myers president Morris first vice president Edward McGrath second vice president Tearle treasurer Long recording secretary Hurley financial secretary.
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