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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
6
Registration closes today and lists grow, signaling stronger Democratic strength. Supporters believe William L. Douglas is a safe and strong leader, with enthusiasm for the ticket rising daily ahead of the election. The party urges immediate work to ensure a record year.
Premier Balfour in Southampton pledges no war after the Russian North Sea outrage. Britain favors a judicial settlement via The Hague, praising King Edward VII as a peacemaker. The move could steer global conflict toward law and avert bloodshed for a new era.
Congressman John A. Sullivan tours the 11th district loud in support of reciprocal trade with Canada claiming mass manufacturers back him. He ridicules Eugene N. Foss as a Republican proponent of reciprocity and says only deceased Republicans support his stance. He asserts few living Republicans back Massachusetts industry goals.
A young Filipino, J. E. Lagdameo, studying forestry at Yale seeks to vote but election authorities in New Haven deny him. Though loyal and educated, he is not a U S citizen, and the author argues citizenship, not color or education, bars him from the ballot.
The text argues that recognizing the humanity and citizenship of men in the Philippines and Porto Rico would threaten the imperialist party. It laments a republic founded to honor self-government creating 10,000,000 "men without a country" who view the Stars and Stripes as a mockery and have no voice in the governance that treats them as subjects.
The Maine hunting season has produced four deaths in four weeks from being shot mistaken for a deer. The Post notes a pattern of weekly fatalities tied to hunter error and urges licensing Maine residents to hunt legally rather than outsiders.
The Boston mayor petitions the State Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to reduce gas rates after expert reports on capitalization and property values. Hearings will determine the new price, aiming to curb perceived extortion by a permanent gas trust.
William Jennings Bryan writes in the Commoner urging Democrats to vote for Parker over Roosevelt. He argues Parker is preferable on tariff reform, army size, race issues, colonial policy, and peace, urging accountability for four more years of Rooseveltism.
The venerable actress delivers a closing address after reappearing on stage this week. She thanks the audience, recalls colleagues like Augustin Daly Dee Lewis Ada Rehan and John Drew, and vows her appreciation for every fan and memory as she turns eighty three.
The column notes a pervasive autumn odor on city streets described as perfumes stale mothballs and musty camphor. The writer jokes that women with furs from storage are responsible for the scent, likening it to old cedar and glue.
The column notes a stubborn voting booth at Copley Square despite requests for relocation. It mentions Sabbath school attendance, Pine Bank Associates events for ex-president Helfrich, and upcoming nuptials. It reports Captain Henry Webber’s recovery, James Coughlin’s youth in the Ninth Regiment, a dangerous coal scuttle on Washington and Bartlett streets, thriving Newton barberry crops, a $1000 bequest to Pequossette Lodge, and playful notes on stray cats in Chinatown with Animal Rescue League ties.
The extract humorously recounts the birth of a baby in 4008 B C with Adam and Eve as parents. It notes the baby’s appetite for meals and frequent waking, plus the curiosity of nearby animals and Eve’s figleaf for the infant. Eve asks what to name the child, and Adam resists naming him.
In a playful scene Eve and I argue over a name for our newborn. Mock options include No. 1 John Clarence Willie Bill and a final quirky pick Caunal, as the child cries and Eve declares the moment to name resolved. (To be continued Monday.)
Advert says horsehide shoes praised for wear resistance and impervious to ROS. Rika offers three special lines. Gentlemen can save from one dollar and a half to two dollars a pair from usual high-class prices.
Dorothy Lovejoy and John Glendale reunite after a mysterious gold nugget sparks pursuit. A Japanese box holds part of a treasure hideaway revealed with a second fragment found in a cousin’s possession. The couple digs up gold dust and plans a future together, free of fortune doubts.
Office Boy replies the duration depends entirely on the jury creating a suspenseful exchange with a courtroom vibe.
Snappy exchange shows Jagsby claiming whiskey only for medicine while Snagsby mocks him as sick. The brief dialogue highlights character tension and a humorous clash over drinking.
A private letter from Port Arthur dated Oct 21 describes General Stoessel's farewell to the Russian court and his defiant stand. It notes heavy Japanese shellfire, ruined arsenal, scarce provisions, and crowded field and naval hospitals as the siege tightens. The letter says many garrison troops may desert, describes a planned sortie, and warns the end could bring massive casualties.
Miss Helen Russell sails today for Genoa to spend the winter in southern Europe after a well attended luncheon hosted by Mrs. James Thurber. The Somerset hosts Mr. and Mrs. Alanson Tucker and Senator and Mrs. Joshua Holden as winter arrivals, with Mrs. Towne and the Storer and Bronson families in town.
Dialogue captures a trainer questioning a sprinter as the runner boasts about watching his own finish. The exchange highlights rivalry and focus during a race conclusion.
A 28 year old asks whether to wait for a fleetingly smiled youth or marry a widower next door with nine children. The adviser cautions against coercion, encourages freedom to meet other suitors, and recommends waiting to see if the young man reappears rather than an arranged union.
Vladivostok October 28 Admiral Jensen has assumed command of the first Pacific Squadron succeeding Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff who departs for St. Petersburg.
The writer questions a man who wins two or more loves, then marries for money. He suggests self love outweighs love, and asks if a falsely before can be true after marriage. The reply notes some men choose honor despite hurting self love and that motive matters for true principled behavior.
Madrid reports the ministry of marine states one Russian cruiser has departed Vigo Spain after claiming the Baltic fleet would stay there. The move comes amid conflicting signals about Russian naval positions and intentions in the Atlantic region.
The Village Club of Roxbury asks The Post to publish a denial of reports claiming a prize fight occurred at their rooms Thursday evening. They state the club is decent, orderly, and never illegal and request use of The Post’s circulation to correct the record.
A political verse by Edward FitzWilliam argues for Parker and Douglas in the U S Senate chair. It attacks trusts protectionism and imperialism while praising labor laws and fair legislation. The piece envisions Davis and Teddy Roosevelt era figures to influence the seating.
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