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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1904
Page
4
The Sunday Post notes a last-week surge in voter engagement as the Massachusetts ballot approaches. It says the Democratic effort under Mr. Douglas shows bright prospects while Republicans race to shore up support, fearing a large turnout benefits the Democrats.
A Boston mayoral petition seeks a permanent reduction in gas rates to thwart a proposed consolidation by the gas trust. Officials say current charges are excessive, funding oversized profits and unused plant value. The plan would capitalize surplus to pay continued dividends on $23,000,000, locking residents into perpetual payments. Citizens are urged to resist and push for rate relief.
The 15th week of Fall River lockout leaves 10,000 unemployed at gates and thousands more dependent at home. Relief funds are exhausted though Salvation Army and churches continue soup. Stang warns of winter hunger and urges immediate action to stem misery in Massachusetts.
Prime Minister Balfour urged peace with honor in Southampton, backing a Hague commission on the North Sea incident. The panel aims to resolve the clash between English fishermen and Russian naval officers, with both sides expected to abide by its judgment.
Amid tangled testimony the core facts will emerge and the Hague inquiry seeks a resolution that yields peace with honor. The statement frames the probe’s goal as restoring stability while preserving dignity in international relations.
In Mr Cortelyou s view the moment has come to shout Roosevelt is elected The Republicans claim dominance in sight the Democrats to win no state outside the solid South and a more Republican Congress Yet such forecasts are speculative The 13 000 000 ballots next week will decide between Parker and Roosevelt not the so called prophets and pundits.
New York October 30 An operation for appendicitis was performed on Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira in a hotel in this city today. The case is said to be serious and attaches of the Japanese legation in Washington were summoned to the bedside. Takahira arrived from Washington Friday night and reported illness after being assigned a hotel room. The physician found the minister in great pain and gave remedies.
The column teases Newton Newkirk style humor about Rojestvensky fearing night visions and losing heart for battles after orders eastward, with fishermen and Japs as the imagined foes. It depicts panic and bold talk in a playful, old-time voice.
A Boston area column notes rivaling announcements by Harper and Ritchie about a new Parker novel The Overlord, a $6353 fund for Officer McMurray's family aiming toward $10000, and local tidbits including Davis in Westchester Glendearg at Marion cottages new tunnel speed in East Boston glove size trends and a Brookline physician’s encounter with a visitor who claimed to be Dr Blank Wakefield citizenship, Arlington police shifts, Halloween plans in Melrose, a Nat Shawmut Bank auto for messengers Malden elevated rail franchise support Alderman Devil and monthly Malden mail counts.
In this diary fragment Adam and Eve discuss patriotism with their infant Cain, noting his teething and appetite, and a humorous dispute over his surname. The pair tentatively name him Cain Adam Eve, then reconcile after a brief argument, returning home as a reunited family.
Theodore tells Cortelyou to win or dust and to pass his hat again to raise more dust. A news cable notes Europatkin chasing the Japanese, an extraordinary state of affairs attributed to Europe believing the Japs are behind him.
A humorous column mocks Uncle Russell Sage pondering J Pierpont Morgan and the wish to vacation. A market tip predicts diamonds rising before Christmas. A limerick about Bath and a wrathful heir follows, then a tongue in cheek note on love naming a young woman changing to a long Polish surname.
In a tense scene a man reveals a passionate wish to his beloved as their car speeds away from town. A fuse blows and their journey halts, ending the moment of private desert island fantasy with an abrupt reality.
Hamilton October 30. Lawyer Philip G. Peabody of Boston adopts Olive L. Whipple, 18, daughter of Dr. A. L. Whipple. She becomes Olive Lawrence Whipple Peabody and will travel the world after a plan to fund education and schooling.
A staged tale set at Menteur's follows Francois a waiter who navigates a drizzly night entangled with two lovers in rooms No 15 and No 17 while a clever sleight of hand hides true affection and a struggle between Providence and Francois amid a dreary restaurant tableau. The narrative centers on love, misdirection, and a cashiered romance with Francois as the unwitting observer to a public private drama.
A letter asks Miss Champagne for guidance from a wealthy young man who fears proposing to a wealthy heiress due to class differences. He plans to disclose his social position, hoping she will accept a simpler life if she truly loves him. The columnist replies that if she loves him, explain your status and offer what you can. then the choice rests with her.
A 19 year old writer seeks guidance after a 24 year old man makes an improper proposal. He apologizes humbly and is genuinely ashamed. The writer asks whether to continue their acquaintance or reject him, urging firmness to ensure accountability and repentance.
Society notes show Mrs Clark, a youthful heiress, and her husband return to town for winter entertaining. Miss Edith Andrew and her niece plan stay in Hingham and town, while Miss Marion Simmons backs a Berkshire wedding to Edward B. Owen. Amy Putnam and Stephen Davol marry at First Church Roxbury with Boston elites in attendance.
Instruction in evening classes starts Tuesday November 1 1964 for a 12 week term followed by a second term of equal length starting February 14 1965. Courses include bookkeeping cooking French German English composition shorthand and more with two sessions weekly per class and a $5 per term tuition or $10 per year per course. Scholarships are available.
A series of weekly lectures for teachers starts Saturday November 5 at the Museum of Fine Arts. Topics include Greek Art by B B Hill and Modern Painting by A M Keyes, with related courses and lectures on English Architecture at Simmons College. Circulars and registration forms available from Simmons College secretary.
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