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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
6
The Post Publishing Company advertises its Boston office at 259 Washington Street and warns readers that all money sent is at the sender's risk and to avoid cash. It notes checks drafts and money orders should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
As governor he has not left the executive chair for campaigns but offers a sharp analysis of the Dingley tariff's impact on Massachusetts industry and a Springfield address urging removal of duties on hides. His remarks emphasize boots and shoes as a major state industry and argue for tariff relief to boost production and reduce costs.
Despatches from St John describe Newfoundland authorities stopping American boats from hiring Newfoundlanders as crew. A colonial cruiser forced back a vessel and men under threat of local ordinance action, prompting calls for naval demonstration. The piece blames broader policy and Lodge-Hay-Bond issues for the tension.
The article frames Russia’s upheaval as a global question of humanity and contrasts the war with Japan with a vast domestic movement. It argues the empire faces the destruction of an old regime and the rise of a government by the people, a change seen as radical and difficult.
The passage argues that despite racial tensions anti-Semitic mob actions in Odessa and anarchist protests the Russian people show readiness for reform. It sees revolutions not reversing and expresses confidence in the Czar's sincerity and in progress toward constitutional government and human liberty in Russia.
The State campaign winds down with two secular days left for campaigning before Sunday lull. A Brockton manufacturer's declaration for the Democrats signals a shift beyond party loyalty toward material Massachusetts interests. The piece questions whether Massachusetts will assert itself or rest supine in this pivotal election.
The tenth annual founder's day at Carnegie Institute celebrated with General A W Greely and Melville E Stone as guest speakers. Greely spoke on geographic exploration and trade routes while Stone discussed how the world’s news is gathered. Art awards went to Lucien Simon for Evening in a Studio, Edward W Redfield for The Crest, and Childe Hassam for June with honorable mentions to Glackens Sloan and Woodbury.
At the annual meeting of the British Charitable Society last evening officers were elected: President G Herbert Windeler Vice-president J F Masters treasurer J E F Stark secretary Thomas T Stokes assistant secretary E E Sewell physician Robert Provan M D chaplain Rev J Wynne Jones auditor George Parsons trustee burial lor Henry Squire relief committee chairman Rev J Wynne Jones S B Innot A A Haserick John Wylde George Jepson G Duthie Strachan.
A satirical Q A on the Republican Party exposes Massachusetts politics with jokes about campaign bosses and platforms. The page also presents numbered art captions by Boston and Massachusetts artists and a verse tribute to a young woman.
Bishop Lawrence spoke to the Massachusetts branch of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Episcopal Board of Missions at Trinity Church. He praised enthusiastic missionaries and urged women willing to do hard work, including washing floors if needed, noting few remained for training as others went to Alaska or pursued new roles.
Roger Green of Massachusetts was appointed consular agent at Vladivostok today in Washington.
City accounts record two days of extraordinary cash totals in the collector's office with E A Macdonald handling ten million dollars and clerks Morrissey and Wall each managing one million. The piece notes local incidents, searches, weather, and social updates including donation day at Dorothea Dix Hall, Lawrence Dagey’s typhoid recovery, Dartmouth football prospects, Judge Perrin’s efficiency, and a gas rescue award to Conductor Fred Keogler. It also mentions Lillian Russell, horse prices, Charlestown resident John Buckley’s daughter Ethel, and the Suburban Interclub league planning eight clubs for the season starting November 15.
The adviser argues against further advances to a young man who is or may be engaged. If his engagement is broken or he wishes to pursue you, he will take the initiative. Do not press him for friendship or romance.
A 17 year old asks whether to return a ring and gifts after breaking an engagement with a drinking partner. The adviser praises her foresight and urges returning presents as the honorable course, noting no legal obligation to do so but recommending pride in not keeping items he seeks back.
Dialogue capture shows Uncle Alpheus questioning Henry about wanting to be a bad boy. Henry replies that his father told him good boys grow up like him, prompting a moral contrast between generations.
Amid ten days of rain and a dangerous Min River freshet, Sampan Mary, a stoic Chinese boatwoman, shields a baby boy from the Hii family by boarding her sampan and rescuing the infant as a raft drifts downstream. Her revenge hunger softens as a tear forms.
A letter to the Post argues Premier Witte's U S trip revived hope for Russia, suggesting he learned freedom is superior to force and will urge reform to end absolutist lethargy. MAX HENRY NEWMAN signs the piece.
Our correspondent clarifies that the term State ticket refers to state officers only, excluding councillors who are elected by districts, with Brockton reporting on November 1.
Society notes cover Miss Dorothy Allen debuting at a Fairfield street tea with flowers and praise. Mrs Curtis Guild Jr hosts a Marlboro street luncheon with yellow Chrysanthemums. Notables arrive at the Curtis Hotel Lenox including Mrs L Cartaret Fenno and European travelers like Col William R Dupee and Mrs Dupee. The death of George E Atherton at Brookline prompts mourning for Mrs Atherton and children. Edyth Atherton’s upcoming marriage may be postponed. Howard Fay and family plan a Beacon street move. Col Harry E Russell relocates to Lenox after hosting Miss Margaret Russell in Cambridge. The Debutante.
Clarence P. Curley M D of Provincetown appointed by Governor Douglas as medical examiner for the third Barnstable district, to succeed Dr Davis of Orleans. Curley a Vermont native and graduate of the medical department.
Dr Clarence P Curley of Provincetown has been named medical examiner for the third Barnstable district by Governor Douglas. A 1895 City of Vermont post graduate and 1899 graduate of the medical school, he is a Republican and has resided in the town six years. The appointment satisfies all factions.
The William E. Russell Debating Society at Boston University School of Law, chaired by President Chandler W. Woods, named an executive committee of William E. Tucker of Chelsea as chairman with Meyers J. Sawyer Boston John S. Hayes Lowell Arthur J. Charron Leominster and James A. O’Neill South Acton to oversee debates this year. A second committee to coordinate with other departments on debates was formed with Arthur W. MacLean Lowell as chairman, joined by M. M. Harris Roxbury and Harold J. Coverly Luust Saugus.
The Cunard liner Saxonia, under Captain Daniel Dow, arrived late in East Boston with 1087 passengers after a cyclone of gale and heavy seas from Liverpool. The ship faced squalls and huge rollers, hatches battened down, decks closed, and crew at full alert, but no serious damage occurred. The Mystic, captained by Abbott, was also affected but reached Louisburg.
Mr. B Miers, formerly ex-manager of the Leaver Restaurant at 269 Washington street, becomes sole proprietor and assumes full charge after stockholders voted to transfer ownership. Miers, a well known Boston restaurateur, previously ran Gridley restaurants with Mrs. Atkinson.
A committee representing letter carriers from 11 states met Postmaster General Cortelyou and presented a memorial urging better pay. The group included National President Jeremiah D. Holland of Boston National Secretary Edward Cantwell of Brooklyn M T Finan of Bloomington Illinois and Richard F Quir of Philadelphia.
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