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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1905
Page
6
A call to aid Russian Jews brutalized by massacre and destruction. The piece cites Oscar Straus and urges nationwide relief efforts, noting a national committee in New York and urging Boston to join in humanitarian action across communities.
The piece argues the recount outcome will signal national impact, favor Whitney and tariff revision. It notes potential GOP shifts in New England, cites Guild backing free hides, and Draper’s stumble as stand-patters.
President Roosevelt's order aims to improve the diplomatic and consular branches through merit tests. From now on embassy secretaries must know at least one additional language and pass competency tests. The consular service extends examinations to all grades with annual pay over $1000, including consulates general.
The proposed merit based reforms aim to fill high level posts by transfer or promotion from within the Department of State or by outside selection after examination. The plan seeks to curb political rewards and improve diplomatic and consular service quality, with promotions tied to experience and proven competence.
The American Art League based at 50 State Street protests the Dingley tariff on art as an illiberal tax harming intellectual culture. Secretary Edward R. Warren says the group will unite influences to remove the duty and present a bill to Congress at the next session. The league seeks co-operation from citizens to abolish the tax.
A respected Harvard coach argues intercollegiate football faces a crisis and must reform or be abolished. He believes the sport can be played without causing harm and still provide spectacle, urging managers and umpires to prove football remains a rational manly amateur contest in upcoming games.
Louis Adams Frothingham born July 13 1871 on the Jamaica Plain border rises from hunting and schooling to Harvard Law and politics. He becomes Massachusetts House speaker in 1904 and pursues a political career backed by Republican machine and Goos. He is described with Back Bay accent and Ward influence as he campaigns for mayor of Boston.
The Metropolitan Contracting Company defends its charges on sections 2 6 and 7 amid criticism by the Good Government Association. It argues preliminary estimates were not applicable to the actual work and that proper allowances for changes show costs near estimates. The company calls the association’s figures misleading and insists work was not excessive.
News briefs from Boston include Governor-elect Guild and family resting after the campaign, fire crews awaiting Washington street subway completion, Dublin Irish Ladies Choir on an Irish jaunting car sight-seeing ride, and crowds watching with interest. Police and civic events feature Ensign Worth Bagley Camp inspection, Cambridge police chief Patrick Hurley admired for wit, Dirigo Club opening, Watertown parish anniversary on November 26, and Taunton ladies attending Boston cooking school with marriage prospects in view.
A local Mayoralty Biographical Gallery will present profiles of past city leaders this Monday. The exhibit highlights early milestones and notable achievements, offering residents a concise look at the town's municipal history.
Robert Stewart said he unearthed evidence of fraudulent votes in Brooklyn boosting Hearst by 25 000 votes. He claimed the margin rose from 15 000 to 40 000, raising the likelihood of Hearst's election beyond doubt.
Nan Bingley travels on a 9 30 train when a gruff stranger helps with a cinder accident and reveals a family tie to Jack Bingley. The pair meet at Milton station where Jack is waiting to marry Nan as her father approves, quipping that a name has its exceptions.
The Boston Post prints a list of building owners linked to medical malpractitioners. It touts its Winthrop suitcase body discovery as one of its greatest newspaper beats, noting Bath Maine Independent property.
The Boston Post disclosed the suitcase victim’s identity and a week later a diver from The Post’s staff located the missing head. The East Boston Advocate notes the grisly scoop underscores newspaper enterprise and mocks rival coverage.
The Lowell Citizen notes how the Boston Post sometimes outs detectives with sharp investigative moments, comparing the sensation to a Holmes style breakthrough and highlighting rare instances of strong journalism.
The Boston Post earned an enviable reputation for ferreting out the dress suitcase mystery and its service to the police department was recognized by Superintendent Pierce. The piece highlights the press as a powerful agency in crime detection.
The Lowell Mail notes the Boston police, aided by the Boston Post, have tracked the dress suitcase horror to its offenders. The Post’s reporting is praised for steering investigators and aiding their progress.
John S. Newhall, believed to be Everett’s oldest resident, died at his daughter Mrs. E. A. Allen’s home at 143 Cottage Street this afternoon at age 92.
Enthusiastic remarks on our overcoats declare them rare values. After comparisons with other stores Morse coats prove best in style fit quality and workmanship. Stock ranges from 10 to 70 dollars with most varieties at 15 and 20 dollars. Open Saturday night until 10.
Society notes announce Miss Margaret Perkins engagement to Mr. Charles P. Greenough II of Cleveland. Details celebrate her debut at the Somerset ball and popular status among Boston circles. Also mentioned are Miss Rosamond Gibson's hospital visit and the Lodges lingering at Nahant, with Adams family returning to Beacon Street to join winter festivities.
The Brookline bicentennial observance opened at Town Hall with United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as the keynote speaker. Moses Williams read the town’s original incorporation documents and urged continued town meeting government. Thousands of schoolchildren will attend a memorial tablet dedication near First Parish Church.
Horace Lewis Smith known on stage as Horace Lewis died at his Brookline home at 667 Washington Street yesterday morning from valvular heart trouble. A veteran comedian philosopher, he was born in South Boston and began acting as a boy in pantomime. He performed at the Castle Square Theatre with his daughter Marie Harriot in many plays.
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