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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
6
Daily issue from Post Publishing Co listing the Boston newspaper page header with date May 13 1900 and office address 259 Washington Street Boston Mass.
The notice lists daily rates for one year at £3.00 six months 1.50 eight months 0.75 and one month 0.25. The Sunday Post annual $2.10 six months 1.25 three months 0.65. Entered as second class matter in Boston. All money sent at sender's risk and checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and they will be discontinued without further notice on expiration.
The House debated a general eminent domain bill for street railways with supporters urging a uniform law for interurban style lines. Opponents warned against a special charter favoring a Boston to Providence line, arguing a general law protects principle and simplifies future legislation.
Cambridge would gain a four track subway from Bowdoin to Harvard with Boston Elevated Company swap option after 20 years at cost plus 8 percent annual return. City favors subway over 1897 elevated law as it benefits travellers and preserves property values and aesthetics.
A Boston meeting of the American Social Science Association hears Colonel Robert G. Moore arguing that municipal ownership of gas and water utilities is a defensive necessity. He cites New York's gas monopoly and suggests the city may must take over if private capital won’t fair the public.
Observant Citizen denounces a Boston paper for using first page headings to claim a scoop on the Snyder Oklahoma tornado and Harrisburg train wreck. All papers sourced the AP. editions varied after press time. Also notes a South Station gathering for Miss Nance O Neil’s Australia tour and mentions Captain Cain’s subway cave in response.
The report notes a shift toward municipal ownership as the next step after initial private control. Officials discuss the transition plan, timelines, and potential implications for service delivery and governance.
Superintendent Hendricks of the New York insurance department pushes a serious inquiry into Equitable affairs in New York City. He questions officials including Mr Hyde with a aggressive stance that alarms the agency’s staff and signals a potential turning point in the public’s view of the department.
Boston officials debate a proposed 900000 pound extension to Suffolk county court house arguing for essentials over grandeur. Mayor Collins criticized the plan as nonessential, urging funds be used for schools water streets and other vital needs while money is limited.
Stealthy Steve awakens in a damp masonry chamber with a barred opening, recalling a stab wound and bullets from Nick the Knock and Slippery Sal. He frees himself, climbs to the roof, and encounters Nick the Knock, foreshadowing a renewed chase as a hidden plot to steal a million dollars unfolds.
New District Chief Daniel F. Sennett of Roxbury began duty on Thursday with a hearty welcome from his new district's firemen who wish him luck. Chelsea engineer Haskett D. Murch plans to stay on despite illness, pleasing Chief Spencer and the department. Revere police seek higher pay due to long routes and district coverage. Lieutenant George Norton, now captain of Engine 14, receives congratulations from friends and colleagues as one of the service's youngest captains.
A reader asks Miss Champagne for guidance on marrying a woman five years older amid parental opposition. The adviser urges self guidance, approving the match if love is genuine and the partner worthy, advising to ignore others in choosing a wife.
A young man writes asking if three years of courting justifies proposing marriage while he earns 15 dollars a week. An expert advises telling the woman his serious intentions and suggests naming a wedding day and sharing his wages if she agrees.
The article praises Morse-made trousers for style and fit plus quality workmanship. It notes over twenty styles at $5.00 and other grades from $2.50 to $8.00, highlighting broad choice and value.
A stylish vest may be the ideal final accent for your outfit and is offered at three dollars.
A author recalls how his estranged wife publicized their domestic troubles with a book titled Mrs Jack's Husband and how newspapers, ministers, and publishers fueled the drama. The woman wins a lead role while a stout businessman takes the company post as the stage adaptation nears production in Boston.
A Pullman tale features a well known author recounting a turning point three years earlier. His wife urged belief and pushed the author toward renewed confidence. A publishing offer arrived as headlines announced his name and hinted at marital strain.
Cambridge tunnel project under Charlies River will not start this year due to lack of funding. Mayor Daly notes the plan has local support and would connect Cambridge with Boston via a two-tube tunnel with two tracks per tube. He views it as the best fix for rapid transit versus surface rails on the new bridge.
Our store stands behind every suit with a firm guarantee and ready exchanges if a different pattern is preferred after purchase. We showcase new models priced at 15 18 20 22 25 and 28 dollars, backed by manufacturers.
The 19th annual Brith Abraham convention will be held in Boston May 21 to 23. The Independent Order Brith Abraham has about 80 000 members with 12 000 in the Boston area. Over 600 delegates are expected to attend the opening event with a banquet and ball included in the program. The arrangements committee is led by Victor Shoenfeld as chairman and Simon Goldberg as secretary.
A bustling society note details Boston, Brookline, and Newport figures sailing or traveling to Europe. Prominent names include Mr. and Mrs. William Dana Orcutt and Mr. Allen Sumner bound for Genoa, with extended European plans, plus many society entrants for tennis and society events at Myopia and Washington shows.
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