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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
6
Daily issue from Post Publishing Co dated November 18 1905 lists office address 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts and notices about sending money and payments by check draft or money order payable to the Post Publishing Company with risk borne by sender.
The excerpt lists pricing for DAILY and THE SUNDAY POST subscriptions with options for one year six months and shorter terms. It names B A Grozier as editor and publisher.
The city plans a new five member school board to replace the old 24. Voters will choose a reform slate at the upcoming election to end disagreements and ensure prudent use of over 3 million pounds for public schools. The aim is a first class, accountable administration with a fair trial for new men.
Governor-elect Curtis Guild Jr writes a blunt letter to President Roosevelt urging immediate tariff revision to aid the Republican ticket in Massachusetts. He argues hides duties hurt the state and warns Massachusetts could shift Democratic without material-interest concessions.
The piece argues $60,000 held for Equitable Life policy holders was diverted to partisan politics. It alleges the money was solicited and given, not voluntary. The author urges Cortelyou and Roosevelt to reimburse policy holders, noting public salaries pale beside life company officials’ pay and calling for Republican party action.
The Boston Republican party remains without a mayoral candidate pending a recount of the primary results. Analysts note Frothingham likely the nominee, though the party shows split nomination and weak unity amid a small primary vote.
Dartmouth visits Harvard while Yale hosts Princeton as the college football season nears its climax. Yale has not yielded a goal line all season, and Harvard eyes a potential edge if Princeton does score today.
An insurance investigation yields disgorgement of misused trust funds for policyholders. Senator Depew completes funds to cover a dishonored loan to his namesake corporation. Hyde contributes 212000 to aid associates in the yellow dog fund. Morton extracts funds from speculators via Equitable and sues for more. McCurdy offers to cut his 150000 salary in half to 75000. No comment yet from beneficiaries of misused policyholder money in the test presidential election. Hyde testifies a 25000 grant approved for the fund.
Joseph M. Sullivan writes to defend John A. Ryan against published accusations. He states Division 88 of the A O H owed $8.40 and was suspended without hearing by the county president, while Ryan remained in good standing and supported Boston schools amid the dispute.
A letter from John E. Fitzgerald thanks the Boston Post for fair coverage of his candidacy in the Democratic mayoral contest. He praises reporters and the team who attended rallies for fair and impartial reports of the meetings.
James S. Hallahan, president, writes to the Post denying Timothy W. Crowley’s alleged membership in the St. Joseph Athletic Association Boat Club. He states Crowley is not now or ever a member and requests the correction. The denial accompanies coverage of an attempted assault at a Ward 8S polling booth.
The board of managers at Sanita Home expresses gratitude for the donation day support. Corresponding Secretary Josephine Battelle signs a sincere thanks for the generous aid to the home’s work.
A column listing varied items and quips on politics, society, and current events. Mentions Jimmy Hyde, Alice Roosevelt, the New York Life issue in Missouri, a Detroit monument to Satan, a Brazil revolution, calendar changes in Russia, and Hall Caine's lectures on wealth.
A reader asks for a definition of love in Miss Champagne's column and multiple club name ideas are proposed by ten Marlboro girls seeking a suitable society title. The Sphinx reflects on a jest about the milky way and the Sultan’s troubles amid a Powers ultimatum in Constantinople with verse about abd al hamid.
A man hugged a Greek woman who cried aloud promising to raise alarms and involve police if released from his arms. Town Topics reports a tense scene with a dramatic threat amid the awkward encounter.
Wistful Walter muses on future inventions as ready made meals trend grows. The speaker ponders a practical product like a porous pre removed plaster or a prefinished item to ease daily tasks.
The Watchman prints a marriage notice of his niece by Rev Henry A Cooke, a long time Boston pastor, then recalls his varied family marriages. It recounts a fruit stand mishap on Tremont Street, a Park Street platform dog episode, Somerville patrolmen praise, a Brookline cat named Handsome recovering from a Civil War style wound, fashion wind gusts on Flatiron corners, and flocks of wild ducks on the Mystic River and gulls in Boston Harbor.
The Boston University College of Liberal Arts held an informal reception for the freshman class of 1909 at Jacob Sleeper Wall. Musical numbers by the college glee club and a solo by Frank G. Volpe of Medford followed readings by Emmeline Willard of Arlington. The event was organized by Joseph Bryer Wakefield Agnes Barry Lynn and Edna Cullin Waverley.
Ambling Arthur recalls how his life was burdened by his wife who refused to work more than four days a week. Mrs Kindly questions how it happened while Arthur confirms the issue stemmed from his wife.
A witty exchange notes artists seeking real work while a financier mocks a high priced masterpiece. The dialogue contrasts traditional toil with the temptation of selling grand art for a modest sum.
Announcement states Rev Dr A Conrad former pastor of Old South Worcester accepted Park Street Church call to be co pastor with Rev Dr Withrow. He will preach at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services tomorrow. Conrad is described as an Indian man under 40 who has declined several other calls.
In Louisville on November 17 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lord hosted a course dinner to celebrate their cocker spaniel Boots who reached the age of 18, marking a long life for a pet.
Summer shoppers are urged to buy a Morse made overcoat now. Prices range from $10 to $70 with the largest selection at $15 and $20, offering sturdy options to last through the cold season.
Mrs Randolph Morgan Appleton and her two daughters visit Boston from Marlboro Street with aunt Miss Madeleine Mixter. Mrs Guy Norman plans Washington season arrival with daughter Hop Norman. Tyler Morse returns from six months abroad. Adelaine Hooper ill but not serious. Mrs J Frederick Sehenck welcomes sister Mrs William Bacon and niece Elsie Bacon back from Europe. Dorothy Fay and Leila Burnett return from abroad. Mr and Mrs Thornton Kip Jethrop and Mr and Mrs Charles Davis abroad and in town at Victoria.
A letter asks if a Protestant man should marry a devout Catholic woman. The columnist notes children would be raised Catholic and warns religious differences often lead to unhappiness unless both spouses are exceptionally liberal.
A teenage girl asks how to approach a bashful popular classmate before next year. The columnist advises letting him take the initiative, notes his bashfulness may hide interest, and suggests simple social steps to spark an introduction without overstepping.
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