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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
6
The Boston Post documents as a Democratic-leaning regional newspaper, outlining its stance on politics, editorial emphasis, and coverage priorities across New England. It signals its identity as a daily voice for Democratic viewpoints and regional news.
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday Post issues, noting one year rates, six and three month options, and a monthly rate. It requests subscribers provide current and future addresses and warns mail is sent at sender's risk. All payments should be made to the Post Publishing Company.
Editorial notice from The Boston Post stating subscription in advance, discontinuation on expiration, and methods to secure issues via hotels or by notifying the office. Includes office addresses in Boston and New York and signer B. F. Grozier, editor and publisher.
The article urges the House to reconsider yesterday’s vote against House No. 1351 from the election laws committee. It argues current statutes lack enforcement power, leaving campaign receipts and expenditures unrecorded. The proposed bill would authorize the secretary of state and attorney general to sue violators, giving the statute real force and ending the humbug of lax enforcement.
Massachusetts judge condemns two men for attempting to sell influence over jurors in Superior Court trials. The offenders receive one year and 18 months in the House of Correction, with Judge Bishop calling the act the most flagrant form of corruption, a danger to justice. The piece notes rare yet serious wrongdoing and praises the judge’s firm stance as a warning to others.
A letter to the editor argues the Massachusetts House bloc favors monopoly and opposes broader markets with Canada. It contends the Roosevelt era and Senator Lodge shape policy, not Massachusetts people, urging a clear demand for profitable cross border trade and fair prices amid industrial pressures. The writer also questions Sunday leisure laws and advocates enforcing and clarifying Sunday recreation rules.
Representative Drinkwater urged reciprocity with Canada in the House, arguing Canada offers a ready market for overproduced Massachusetts goods. He noted Canada’s lumber and coal, free entry to Massachusetts could lower power costs and help manufacturers. The speaker questioned why others in Washington would “stand pat” and lamented lack of national help for Massachusetts.
Dr. Hale urged a pension plan for citizens 65 or older who have paid a state poll tax for at least 25 years, with conditions on conduct and residence. He argued the scheme would ease the burden on families and reduce state costs, but critics question excluding non-poll tax payers and whether elderly women should be left out.
Harvard University faces a periodical deficit linked to costly new buildings and maintenance. Proposals include discharging low paid instructors, raising tuition to 200 dollars, or creating a million dollar fund to honor President Eliot's 70th birthday, a plan Harvard should consider to relieve financial fears.
Senator Leahy of Suffolk urged a resolution to elect U S Senators by popular vote in the Senate. Senator Callender of Suffolk opposed. a 24 to 10 vote refused substitution and the report was accepted. All nine Democrats and two Republicans supported the resolution.
A humorous 1901 vignette portrays John D. Rockefeller suffering stomach distress from luxury living. He tries sour apples, weak water, then a $50 fee to a physician, and adjusts diet to breakfast chips and malted milk, later turning to golf for health. The piece lampoons moneyed excess and the economics of early 20th century industry.
Last night at the Hotel Brunswick the Cambridge Manual Training School for teachers held a reception and dinner for past members. About 100 young women attended.
A local shop promotes a new spring suit line describing the latest material cut and fit. It touts affordable prices from ten dollars to twenty five dollars and promises style service and economy.
Observers note pigeons feeding on newly planted seeds despite a seeded ground sign. The piece mentions State House Park no dogs rule, a Boston actress Grace Atwell social rounds, a Brookline wedding, and local civic notices. Readers are reminded of summer rush and park excitement.
Empress Eugenie settles at Villa Cyrnos Cap Martin after a prolonged Paris stay and eagerly anticipates the visit of Princess Henry Battenberg and children returning from Egypt. Samuel Bowne of Bedford Township Mich preserves a 300 year Quaker lineage with every generation named Samuel. G F Watts famed Royal Academician turns 87 and credits lifelong restraint.
Mrs Nellie M Farmer is a well known member of several women’s organizations including the Ladies Aid Association and the Massachusetts Soldiers Home She chaired the arrangements for the association’s annual gentlemen’s night at the New Century building She resides in Arlington Mrs Harriet A Ralph leads in Women’s Relief Corps work as president of the association Many prominent Boston area women are members.
Police Officer James E. Dolan of the Chelsea force halts a fast express near the Lee and Maine depot on June 1, saving three girls who stood with their backs to the oncoming train. He stripped onto the tracks and pulled them to safety as the engine passed, narrowly escaping. Dolan is the first Chelsea officer to receive the Massachusetts Humane Society medal for saving lives and the city’s red mark of honor above his badge.
Miss Gertrude Haynes travels from the Boston seashore to a country town for the summer, invited by Mrs Carr. She meets William Carr Jr at a garden seat and declares affection before fully meeting him, prompting Mrs Carr to view the match with cautious interest.
The Legislature moved to engross a five year renewal with Little Brown & Co for Supreme Court decisions. T Frank Noonan of T Morey & Son opposed the bill before the printing committee, which recommended against passage. Noonan told a Post reporter the bill will not be approved by the Senate.
Ice is leaving Grand Fake in Washington county with reports it should move out today or tomorrow, prompting attention in Portland and surrounding areas.
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