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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1905
Page
6
Daily issue issued by Post Publishing Co dated March 28 1905 at Boston Massachusetts Office 259 Washington street No 83 volume 178.
Opinion argues against Massachusetts Gas Companies stepping in to fix Boston gas properties. It labels Addicks and Rogers as corrupt influences and contends a $50 million legal combine was unnecessary. Citizens should demand fair gas prices from existing plants on current capitalization.
Railroad commissioners heard the Dudley street elevated terminal congestion report. The company admitted the situation is not ideal and hopes to bolster it. Concerns about Sullivan square facilities and north bound passenger discomfort were raised as rush hour crowding remains high.
A legislative committee on metropolitan affairs heard protests against the Boston Transportation Company's proposed street tunneling project. Boston and Cambridge oppose the plan, with the Public Franchise League also expressing opposition. The promoters face ongoing political headwinds.
Report of strong dissent from Boston teamsters toward a proposed project. The piece notes skepticism about promoters' seriousness and fear that they may have bitten off more than they can chew, while acknowledging some believers.
The Somerville finance committee urges taxing taxpayers in full for a 1904 deficit of 45000, not charged to funded debt. The piece argues civic duty and warns that rising tax bills will teach residents fiscal discipline and curb overspending. It emphasizes citizen involvement in municipal finance.
The piece contrasts Russia's tax rise amid war with the United States building a navy and army, noting a treasury deficit. It outlines proposed increases in salaries, death duties, beer, matches, yeast, and naphtha taxes in Russia, alongside speculation about a tariff on coffee in the United States.
A Canadian plan to pay six dollars per ton for shipbuilding aims to bolster subsidies and protectionist policies. The piece contends such measures appeal to stand-patters and echo past US and British attitudes while Canada pursues expansive railroad aids and subsidies.
The Newfoundland government restricts American fishermen from buying bait in colonial waters while Boston and Gloucester plan a cold storage venture to distribute refrigerated bait. Experts suspect a tense standoff between Newfoundland and American fishers, risking supply and sales if the ban persists.
Boston railroad commissioners heard complaints about overcrowding at the Dudley street terminal. Frank W. Thayer urged longer platforms and more surface cars to ease bottlenecks on the eastern side as the Forest Hills line changes loom. Vice-President Sergeant defended the railway’s efforts and promised station redesign after Forest Hills completion. The commissioners will inspect the station before ruling.
Palm Beach earns its nickname Paradise Regained yet visitors deplete as season ends. Royal Poinciana Hotel hosts about 800 guests, dropping by roughly 100 daily as the season winds down and staff prepare to close operations.
The Royal Poinciana with 1066 rooms 460 private baths 1650 seat dining room and 1700 beds is plagued by congestion during peak season. Cots filled corridors yachts carried mattresses and guests slept in an Episcopal church as trains ferried visitors south to find beds.
A recount of journalist Newton Newkirk meeting Senator Philander C Knox. The article notes Knox reflecting on health rumors and journalism's exaggeration of public figures while recounting a courteous, informal exchange. The piece preserves a conversational tone and local-era charm.
The Letter Carriers' Band performed at Carney Hospital Sunday afternoon. Sister Superior Gonzaga and Rev. Father Lyons welcomed the visitors. Look out for the small boy next Saturday as April Fool's spirit runs high. Boston Aerie 45 of the Eagles aims to secure new quarters with a fifth annual ball on April 24 at Symphony Hall. Hoseman Dennis Driscoll of Engine 7 is recovering from Charlestown dock fire injuries and will resume duties soon. Checkers injuries puzzle enthusiasts.
Boston society items feature Mrs. Quincy A Shaw Jr and companions at Aiken for six weeks, other Bostonians abroad including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Norman and Miss Eleanora Sears, summer plans for Pride’s Crossing and Beverly Farms, a forthcoming marriage of Nellie Baxter Borden to Clifford Manning Gardner, and a London to Paris itinerary for Mrs Poultney Bigelow and daughter Evelyn. Also mentions in memoriam for FE Raymond Brackett and society weekend in New York at St Regis and Holland House. The Debutante section closes the column.
Mayor Collins vetoed the Aldermen’s order allowing Lorin F. Deland to add a cornice and two columns to his Back Bay home at 48 Chestnut Street. The veto cited building statutes prohibiting the proposed cornices and porch columns. Deland said he would rent the property and had sought the improvement anyway.
Regular Army and Navy Union unit at Appleton street's headquarters will hold a smoker Monday evening. Adjutant D A H Kolster sits on the committee that prepared the program. Members are urged to attend in uniform.
A reader asks Miss Champagne about pursuing a house call after a theatre outing. The columnist suggests the woman may owe the courtesy if she accepted the date, and advises frank speech to avoid misunderstanding.
A young woman writes seeking guidance on whether to keep dating Willie or Harry after meeting a famed basketball player and feeling neglected. The adviser notes the importance of selecting the reliably attentive partner over the charismatic but inattentive option, emphasizing that a seemingly perfect man may not be best as a husband.
A satirical poem by Wallace Irwin depicts a missionary visiting a cannibal chief on Gumbo Isle. The exchange pits gifts from Standard Oil against the chief's want for fair treatment, ending with the missionary's retreat and the chief’s wistful longing for contacts like Rockefeller and Morgan.
A 21 year old man from Milton writes asking Miss Champagne how to win a 17 year old girl's affection. He notes she is popular in Milton and the city and seeks guidance. The reply advocates persistent attentive care to become indispensable, claiming it wins a woman's heart in nine of ten cases.
Nellie realizes her impulsive remark about becoming a sister to a man leads to unexpected joy and concealment. The rough suitor masks amusement as he accepts a sisterly bond, while Nellie, dismayed, grapples with love unreturned and the ache of losing him forever.
A woman speaks through tears about a fiancé who proposed, doubting she would accept immediately. She vows he will never know she loves him, then rises to rejoin her father with a heavy heart.
The literary editor of a leading religious periodical writes privately to Bobbs-Merrill praising The Man on the Box for its vitality and engaging storytelling. He avoids a public opinion, insisting the work has more ginger and juice than many recent novels, and prefers a genuinely vital book over “greatness.”
The Museum of Fine Arts spent 269 589 in 1904 on additions to its collections. Receipts from gifts and bequests totaled 105 400, with a current expense deficit of 20 947 88. Plans for a new building unlikely to be ready before April. Design department attendance in 1904 totaled 241.
Waltham March 27 Arrangements are under way for a big athletic meet sponsored by Waltham Council Knights of Columbus. The gymnasium class of the council handles the event under the direction of Thomas Curtin.
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