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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1905
Page
6
Daily issue dated November 6 1905 lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with annual and shorter-term options. Publisher RB A Grozier is noted as editor and publisher.
Governor Douglas claims the Democratic ticket will win not as a political victory but as a triumph of those opposing further cuts to industrial welfare in Massachusetts. He frames the election as a year of independent voting focused on material interests, trade and labor, urging voters to protest rising living costs.
The piece argues able bodied Newfoundlanders repeatedly break their government’s rules by sailing on U S fishing crews and crossing to Nova Scotia to evade harsh regulations. It warns of steam tug blockade runs and other actions, blaming the Hay Bond treaty to have fostered mutual benefit between Gloucester and Newfoundland until its failure.
The article notes Finland's revolt against Russian authority, the long suppression of autonomy, and the heavy military service burden. It highlights a peaceful uprising that led to reforms, including a manifesto from the Czar restoring governance after a late Friday signature at Peterhof. Immigrants continue to arrive in America amid these changes.
The manifesto scraps post 1899 ordinances and the 1901 military laws, and the Czar accepts the Senate’s resignation while summoning the Finnish Diet for Dec 20. The Diet may regulate the budget, discuss broader electoral rights, and push through liberal reforms, signaling good faith.
The editorial predicts Michael J. Sughrue will win the Suffolk county district attorney race tomorrow. It credits his 14 years of experience under Oliver Stevens and strong Boston bar endorsements, noting both parties have acclaimed his candidacy.
The piece urges Massachusetts voters to cast ballots tomorrow after a campaign with no rigid party lines. It stresses the importance of a clear statewide will on a public policy question affecting costs of living and rewards of labor, urging all registered voters to participate.
A Marine from U S S Illinois at Annapolis replies to Miss Mabel Schaffer Cambridge essay I Am a Friend of the Sailor. He argues marines mingle with bluejackets, urges respect for sea service and notes mothers with Marine sons. November 2.
A reader argues Senator Lodge overstates savings for workers and warns that extra five-cent charges fuel trusts. The letter calls voters to support Bartlett and Whitney and other candidates favoring free coal lumber wool iron and hides, urging turnout next Tuesday from Everett Massachusetts.
A satirical Q and A questioning the Republican Party of Massachusetts. It accuses leaders like Lodge of flipflopping, courting votes, and using tariffs and reciprocity planks to win office. It portrays the party as self serving and out of touch with workers.
A satirical piece describes the Massachusetts Republican Elephant and the Democratic Donkey. It names Boss Lodge as the Elephant’s trainer and Charley Bartlett as the man on the Donkey, hinting at political power and a trip to the State House.
A playful verse argues over who will sit in the guber natorial chair Charley Bartlett and Curtie Guild contend for the seat while noting space limits Bartlett is billed as the workingman's friend and hints at policy changes if Charley is elected The piece uses wordplay to mock election debates and candidate labeling.
Chandler T. Bowers, 40, of 254 Summer Street Somerville, tripped on the Park Street landing yesterday afternoon and fell to the bottom of the steps. An ambulance rushed him to Haymarket Square Relief station in a serious condition with four severe scalp wounds.
A stream of neighborhood notes covers theatre incidents, political club leadership, long-time bell ringer Fred Jewell’s 40th wedding anniversary, O'Donovan Rossa's visit, vegetarian dining talk, tire wisdom from Tom Kelly, and remarks on Newton and Lawrence figures. Also recounted are visits by Rev. Cooke and Mrs. Cooke, park police chief West’s bear hunt, Officer Flatley’s rescue at a Roxbury fire, and courteous Boston women guiding a commuter. The Rhode Island bridge incident shows Rear Admiral Bowles applauding the ship passing healthily.
A humorous meditation on a mother in law who helped win a bride. The speaker recalls how she supported him when downcast, praised him first, blamed him last, and asked about his past, noting she has never hidden. The verse reflects respect and affection for the mother in law.
A Boston party visits a seaside bungalow famed for hospitality and a rumored ghost. Guests report strange dental pain in the haunted room, traced to a dentist who died there, prompting reflections on supernatural causes and the bungalow's eerie charm.
Crowded Dorchester home of Mr and Mrs Frank C Paten hosts eighth birthday party for Florence C Paten. Guests enjoy music recitations and dances by local youths followed by a substantial collation and numerous gifts. Attendees include Florence Co Paten Raymond Paten Marion Hill Creighton Hill John Bates Charles Bates Russell Brainard Edmond McCarty Catharine Mcnarty Donald Kenneth Frank Fernald Dorothy Fernald Eugenia Coughlin Florence Carp William Miliken Gertrude Maroney.
A string of fashionable nuptials fills the October social pages with the pink and white chrysanthemum wedding of Mr. Bradley and Miss Warren drawing major attention at Trinity Church. Guests include Mrs. Henry Parker Quincy and many prominent Boston society names. Engagement news centers on Miss Fi Elizabeth Ridgely Hunt of Helena to George W. Thompson, while the community mourns the death of Mrs. Lester Leland at her Commonwealth Avenue home.
Waldorf Astor the heir to the Astor fortune and new British citizen arrived in New York from London on a business and social visit. He shared his first interview outlining duties in life and his plan if penniless, stressing work and responsibility.
Yesterday afternoon the Boston Turnverein saluted Charles Clauss with a framed diploma from the N A Turnerbund for fifty years of membership. Otto Kalmar presented the award, Alfred Ritchel led the singing, and former president Carl Eberhard spoke in tribute. Clauss is 72 and has long served the society.
Southbridge residents protest the 1905 poll tax list after assessors assign occupation “gentleman” to only 27 of 2800 names. The episode sparks anger as many deem the category overly exclusive and misrepresentative of the town’s people.
Miss Jennie M. Wyle of Chickatawbut street and James J. Wade of Dorchester were married by Rev. Father McKeon at St. Anne's Church Neponset. Bridesmaid Miss Bessie T. Walker and best man John F. Flynn stood beside the couple at a reception at 3 Minot Place. Families from the area attended and presented gifts.
A young man asks Mildred Champagne how to win a woman's love who is older, attractive, and works in the same steel plant. The adviser urges asking for a definite answer and to act with resolve, noting that decisive men often win affection.
A 20 year old man asks how to end unwanted attention from a younger woman. The columnist advises a kind but firm frank talk to remove false hopes and prevent future trouble, noting the woman’s feelings and the risk to the suitor’s job and family.
A 20 year old man writes of being dumped by a 22 year old girlfriend after three years and asks for guidance. The adviser suggests the deserting girl is at fault and notes a 16 year old suitor is inappropriate, congratulating the reader on his release.
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