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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
6
The article urges every man to vote in the municipal primary elections to nominate candidates. It emphasizes duty, warns that abstaining excuses complaints, and calls for large Republican and strong Democratic participation across the 114,400 eligible voters to support capable nominees and party unity.
The piece argues Roosevelt should heed the huge popular backing and mass support for tariff reform and reciprocity with Canada. It cites Massachusetts and northern states where voters punished tariff burdens and favored freer trade, questioning whether the President will follow public will or stand pat.
Edward A. Filene argues at the Economic Club that labor unions are here to stay and urges a constructive alliance. He rejects old employer dogma, praises union membership for skilled workers, and offers practical, optimistic views grounded in his labor experience.
Former Worcester congressman Joseph H. Walker sharply challenged Colonel Clarke at a Home Market Club meeting. He warned that if protectionists persist in Clarke's stance, a Democratic platform for free trade could emerge within eight years, accusing the Dingley tariff and reciprocity with Canada. The remark followed Clarke presenting a machine-made report.
The piece argues against raising the gas company capital by 13 million dollars as part of a 23 million dollar consolidation. It claims the public would pay interest on a windfall from past high rates and supports Mayor Collins backing a rate reduction with gas consumers behind him.
Observant Citizen reports strong support among John J. Flaherty of Gloucester for appointment as surgeon general on the Governor-elect's staff. Flaherty’s militia and Spanish War service, plus his Essex County legal prominence, are cited as qualifications. Elsewhere, notes on a new Broadway baby, Lothrop family probate succession, a hotel register guzzle incident, a sugar-loving horse, a Melrose guardian joke, new Melrose Carnegie engravings, Dudley Street heaters, Centre Harbor chapel gift, Charles Town football travel, and the death of Father John T. Stinson in Malden/M edford.
A narrator recounts attempting to paper an attic room for Mrs. Smith, detailing mishaps with mismeasured lengths, a window covered, a misaligned corner, and messy aftermath. The tale ends with reflections on the failed project and the narrator’s versatile but unprofessional dabbling in paper hanging.
Lowell news reports that George B. Howley, a former Morris sheriff candidate, travels from Lowell to Vermont to reclaim the daughter of the man who persuaded him to run. The woman, now in Vermont under arrest, is said to be involved in the death of her husband, who was found with lethal arsenic after a suspicions case linked to a man named Fult James from Michigan.
In a light exchange Mrs Spendleigh asks Henry about her new dropstitch waist. Henry responds with a witty line about likely spending fifty on it. The casual banter reflects social chatter in the era.
Reggy questions Miss Rose about a rumor or story described as having a soft head. Miss Rose replies she does not think there is anything to it.
The Tuileries ballroom will host a large subscription whist by Mrs Gilbert Brown Jr for charity while a Chickering Hall song recital features Miss Katherine Foote. Malden hosts two social events, and Mrs J Harris Cressey and Mrs Fred Low Cressey host an at home with Miss Cressey. Mr and Mrs J Arthur Caine entertain tonight. Prominent NY couple Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitman visit, Mrs Whitman in elegant frocks. Mrs Daniel Ahl returns from the north shore. Mr and Mrs E Preble Motley travel to Boston. Miss Margaret Upham has just returned from abroad.
Grace Mulqueeney won 1500 in damages in Superior Court for injuries from a collision between her wagon and Dearborn Bailey's wagon in Dedham on September 22, 1901.
A writer in South Duxbury recalls Jenks in Postoffice square as a young man who starts as a messenger, then clerk, then secretary, impressing the World Assurance Co. president with his ambition. Jenks rises by seizing opportunities, remonstrating, and shaping his own path toward a chaired, influential role.
The Rev John Scully of Boston College will lead Sunday talks on Catholic ceremonies and sacraments at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. He will discuss the ceremonies and vestments used in the Mass and answer questions from a question box in a later session.
Boston University Sigma Alpha Epsilon initiates stage a mock proclamation that Judge Emmons has resigned. A crowd watches as A I Stark C H Gray L T Shaw and F L Marks heckle and parade in gendered garb toward Park Street station while singing and cheering.
Boston school board president John A Brett says the city’s schools remain top in the nation and not in decline while opposing a state board. School committee member Merritt argues against metropolitan consolidation, praising local control and noting strong results from recent awards and economical methods. Other officials from Somerville Malden Melrose Stoneham and Saugus voice caution about removing local control though some see potential state standardization as beneficial.
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