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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1904
Page
4
The piece defends Governor Bates against charges of extravagance while criticizing state accounting practices. It notes the Ten years after Governor Russell, state debt nearly doubled, and calls for thorough investigation, economy, and publicity. It argues for change to curb rising taxes and fiscal excess.
The Long Island road race demonstrated the futility of high speed on unsuitable highways. Two lives were lost and many injured, with one narrowly escaped death. It criticized reckless driving and urged testing speed on private tracks rather than public roads.
The closing address portrays the congress as an influence not an authority. It seeks to expand pacific public opinion and promote obligatory arbitration through The Hague while urging preventive arbitration steps to ease national tensions. Professor James notes limits and emphasizes pragmatic paths over universal peace.
The Hon. Isaac P. Hutchinson, former Republican city chair, pushes for Judge Emmons' removal from the Police Board. Governor Bates defends Emmons, praising his administration as the city’s best. Opinion holds the issue is the system, not Emmons, and warns against eroding local self government in police affairs.
The American league championship hinges on today's games in New York with the Boston club favored to clinch the pennant. A Huntington Avenue exhibition drew perhaps the city’s largest crowd, about 30 000, signaling unprecedented public enthusiasm for the season and the team’s fortunes.
Notices of Tufts College 50th founding celebration in May aiming for wide scholastic and Universalist interest. Also reports on new Henry Bergh Humane Society in New York and Secretary Shaw's $100 customs exemption ruling for travelers.
Flabb and Dabb perform a rapid repartee skit filled with politics and jokes about life insurance voting Roosevelt and Parker. The routine ends with a sung number When the Votes is Counted Out and a chorus about Teddy Roosevelt and Parker.
Prince Aziz Hassan cousin of the Egyptian Khedive travels in the West incog as Mr Schmitt of Berlin. Reporters note his curious remarks about New York women and the Nile sunsets, while a disclaimer separates him from a different kidnapping case.
London October report says Bishop, wealthy Edward Bal dock J P chauffeur, agreed to give up Miss Lillian Baldock heiress to 2 000 000 pounds after invitations to a Hanover square wedding were issued. The Baldock family is prominent, and Bishop has no other allegations against him.
A letter to the editor cites Baba Bharati the Hindoo philosopher at a peace congress, arguing American women should not work in stores or offices, claiming suffrage harms civilization and leaves women withered and less valued. MAX HENRY NEWMAN signs as author.
A young man asks how to win a girl who bows to him when they meet. Advice suggests increasing familiarity by walking with her and asking permission to call, to move toward closer acquaintance rather than remaining bashful.
A 19 year old asks how to handle a junior romance after being late to meet him and seeing another girl speak to him first. She wonders whether she should apologize and initiate contact to repair the rift and restart their friendship.
James Wilburton, cashier at Whitton Savings Bank, defends the vault when a burglar blasts the safe. He stuffs four bags of $10,000 each into a cushioned waste box, chases the thief, and the bank later grants him a $5000 reward. Wilburton then travels to Colorado with Mary Lester, marries, and the cushioned box remains in use.
The Roxbury parade committee commends Police Divisions 5 9 10 and mounted officers for aiding the event. It also thanks the Boston Post for advertising support, saying the effort inspires young men to build character and honor their families. Signed by T A and L B Thomas F Phelan.
London dispatch notes Andrew Carnegie's Skibo Castle gatherings lean academic with many professors from English and Scottish universities. A visiting American girl recalls seven LL D s at one table and mentions a posted note in every bedroom at Skibo.
J Pierpont Morgan is set to become an uncle to a new British peeress Mrs Lewis Vernon Harcourt formerly Miss Mary Ethel Burns daughter of Walter Hays Burns of New York who was partner in J S Morgan Co The anticipated Liberal victory may bring Lewis Harcourt a peerage and a governor post in India with viceroyalty level prestige.
The line reads of a restless night as bagpipes begin their skirling and a rule keeps residents from sleeping and venturing outside after nine o'clock. No one dares descend while darkness lingers and the eerie music lingers.
The Gaelic School held classes in the old Franklin School building yesterday and decided to hold its annual Hallowe en party with Irish games and songs.
A reader asks Miss Champagne how to win back affection after a man in the lumber business heard unfounded rumors. The reply stresses that spreading false stories harms trust and should be challenged, urging Claire D. to demand respect and not accept insults.
Citizens submit epigrams for the cruiser Des Moines and the city coat of arms with a 30 letter limit. The favored three word option is Alert, Progressive, Conservative with many other ideas praising growth, loyalty, education, freedom, and prosperity.
A grand reception for Colonel John Ff. Blake, Boer War hero, was hosted in the A O H Hall tonight by Branch Timothy Leary. Guests came from Newton and Watertown. Patrick J. Duane presided and the committee listed Duane Murphy Lally St George Conan McDonough and Ney.
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