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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
6
The 1905 notice lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with pricing for one year six months and three months. It names B A Grozier as editor and publisher and gives payment instructions for mail orders and checks.
A Boston memorial for the late Patrick A. Collins will publish all contributions to the fund and pass them to treasurer James J. Storrow. The effort seeks popular backing from citizens across industry commerce and professional life and notes growing donations.
A policy holder in New York Life and associates seek attorney general consent to sue officers for restitution of political campaign funds misused from corporate treasury. They argue boards share guilt and court action is needed to protect trust funds and ensure accountability beyond state statutes. The case would set a broad precedent for policy holders nationwide.
Mr Herbert W Bowen replies swiftly to a sharp epistolary clash sparked by Francis B Cobifi who is retiring from the office of assistant state. The correspondence Loomis prepared for publication frames the dispute with formal tones.
The piece relays Secretary Hay denouncing Bowen as disloyal and untruthful while Bowens cites Hay letters showing his own surprise at Loomis papers. President Roosevelt endorses Hay, condemns Bowen, and supports Loomis, urging Loomis to resign and Loomis to retire from public life amid the Venezuela controversy.
The Hon. James Madison Barker, associate justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, dies. He served in the Legislature, helped codify statutes in 1880, and refused party pressure in 1872. Appointed to the Superior Court in 1882 and elevated to the Supreme Judicial Court in 1891.
The newspaper laments rescinding the injunction on the Board of Aldermen's public improvements committee, noting it now lacks secrecy but still allows reversion by board vote. It calls for abolishing the committee as an abnormal, harmful feature enabling corruption.
Callers at the home of the Rev. Charles G Ames pastor of the Church of the Disciples found him too busy to celebrate his 77th birthday. He started preaching at 21 and once edited the first Republican newspaper in the Northwest. The Ameses reside at 12 Chestnut Street in Boston.
The Hebrew Sabbath League has formed a headquarters at 7 Stillman street and aims to enforce Sabbath observance by members who pledge to abstain from work and keep businesses closed. Promoters report strong Hebrew support in Boston, with rabbinic and business endorsement signaling a religious revival.
The Boston Caledonian Club met in Deacon Hall on Washington Street last evening and passed resolutions on the death of life member George Martin.
In a dramatic excerpt Nifty Nat vows to kill Indians after his wife and child are killed. He escapes captivity and tricks the pursuing tribe. He infiltrates Chief Pain-in-the-Face’s camp, leading to a chaotic tent collapse and a tense standoff as the Indians close in.
A collage of brief items describes Brighton residents planning a Cuba trip and rubber land, a noted cellist returning from Wentworth NH, street disruptions on Devonshire and Cove streets, and ongoing bridge work easing traffic to Boston piers. Also reports a West End wedding surprise, fall weddings in Newton, patrols along the Charles River, evolving train and streetcar conduct responses, Maine deer season fatalities, Melrose mayoral prospects, Malden high school activities, and a Somerville elder tending his garden with zeal.
Chicago officials announce a 10 story police station on State Street will be the finest in the world. The building will house the police department from basement to attic and include every invention to aid police work such as wireless telegraph operated from the roof and sub stations across the city.
A couple jokes about love and possible marriage while discussing their limited means. They acknowledge awkwardness and caution about telling others, noting their worn finances and a seedy, sparsely furnished room as they imagine a potential union.
A young woman asks which admirer truly cares as one suitor flirts with another girl. The columnist counsels choosing the sincere partner or guiding the reckless one away by avoiding the tempting chum.
A woman writes of a three year attachment with a man about 30 who has money in the bank and a weekly income of 16 dollars yet offers no gifts or financial support. She recalls a younger former sweetheart who shows more care and companionship. The adviser says abandoning the stingy suitor seems reasonable after such treated neglect and warns that married life would not improve the situation.
The Sunday school convention opened with a public service at First Baptist Salem. Activities included a children’s service by Mrs. M. P. Higgins of Worcester at Wesley Methodist, a boys’ meeting at the Y M C A with W. T. Sholar speaking, and evening sessions across Tabernacle Congregational and First Baptist. Speakers included Rev. C F Rice and Rev. Dr. De Witt Clark among others.
New Bedford reports the death of Captain Martin L Eldridge at his Fairhaven home at age 78. He long served as commander of the reform school ship Massachusetts and for 17 years as superintendent of the Cambridge city home.
Miss Natalie Frances Holden and Joseph Lovejoy of Philadelphia marry at 4 30 p m with Rev Dowty officiating. Bridesmaids wear white chiffon and Gladys Holden serves as maid of honor. Best man is Dr Edward Lovejoy. Ushers include Boston Philadelphia New York and London. A reception follows at the Joshua B Holden house on Gloucester Street.
Brusher creates a memory driven piece titled Meal Time as he completes his work. Slusher discusses method and the challenge of recreating scenes from recollection.
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