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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1905

Page

6

Armistice Ends Major Hostilities Between Russia And Japan

The armistice signed at Portsmouth awaits a formal peace treaty yet halts active fighting. Observers question why Japan delays full acceptance while armies under Oyama and Linovitch remain ready. News travels instantly today, unlike 90 years ago during Ghent.

Russia Japan Portsmouth Oyama Linovitch Pakenham Jackson New Orleans Ghent Tokio St. Petersburg Manchuria

Returns From The Eclipse

The eclipse failed as a spectacle here but American and international expeditions across the eastern hemisphere reported successful observations. In Algeria Tripoli and Assouan observers captured data while Labrador reports were clouded, preliminarily promising more complete scientific results.

Algeria Tripoli Professor Todd of Amherst United States Assouan Egypt Great Britain Russia Labrador

Census Counts Massachusetts Population Near Three Million

The Census Bureau reports Massachusetts at 2,998,958 people. Revision unlikely to change the total, though 1,042 more residents could push the state to exactly three million for appearances.

Census Bureau Massachusetts

Population growth trends in Massachusetts city regions

The article notes May 1 population figures showing slower growth from 1900 to 1905 after 1895 to 1900. It cites an 800,000 increase (12.21%) then, under 200,000 (6.9%) later, with industrial conditions seen as a cause. Boston adds 96,678 in 10 years. Greater Boston leads. Suburban towns gain 139,570, totaling 1,224,553 or over 40 percent of the state population.

Pidgin Boston Metropolitan Greater

Equitable Clean-Up Aims at Restoring Public Trust

The Equitable Life Assurance Society reports repayment of a 250000 loan to the Depew Improvement Co plus interest bringing total to 293850. Senator Depew returns from Europe with explanations seeking to soften harsh judgments about his integrity while acknowledging business acumen. Cleanup efforts by Morton reduce the Mercantile Trusts loan and Hyde and Alexander repayments follow, yet calls for thorough legislative inquiry into moral and financial lapses persist.

Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York Depew Improvement Company Depew Morton Equitable Hyde-Alexander Mercantile Trust Company Hyde Cambon Alexander

Emancipation Rumor Lifts Hope Among Russian Jews

The Jewish World reports that the Czar may grant full freedom to Jews in Russia, with Moscow leaders presenting privilege proposals and a possible celebration planned. A St Petersburg despatch notes the imperial council may extend territorial zones for Jewish residence, seen as a modest concession that could signal broader civil rights.

Jewish World New York Russia Moscow St. Petersburg Imperial Council Manchuria

Clinton Rejects Boston & Maine Station Proposal

Clinton selectmen refuse President Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine offer to build a new station if the town ends its campaign to abolish grade crossings. Town Solicitor Amos T. Saunders to seek a Grade Crossing Commission hearing at the earliest date.

Clinton Lucius Tuttle Boston & Maine Railroad Amos T. Saunders

Nifty Nat Vows Revenge After Loss in Indian Rampage

By Georgie McDermott synopsis of previous chapters. Nifty Nat, finding his wife and child killed and scalped, swears to kill all Indians. While examining Indian tracks his pony runs away.

Nat

Nifty Nat Chases Pony Across Plains to Trail of Indians

Nifty Nat spots his runaway pony five miles away and races it down across the plain. He collars the pony after a long chase and follows Indian tracks, estimating more than 270 Indians ahead, proving his bold daring on the frontier.

Nat Alan

Battle to the deth and a thorny mishap in camp

Nifty Nat prepares for combat as he nears hostile camps. He checks his rifle and powder, ties his horse, then crawls forward and injures his hand on a thorn. The scene ends with a cliffhanger to be continued next Monday.

Nat

Illustraited Joak Milk Joak Offis Life Humor

A fragmented humorous note from an office worker about day life at the office. The writer, tired from duties as an office boy and editor, complains of jokes drying up and jokes about the obituary editor.

Letter to the Editor on Russia Japan and humanity

The writer critiques Russia for cruelty toward Jews and prisoners, praises Japan for offering mercy after victory, and urges humanity and restraint in future conflicts. Letter by L. Goldstein of 75 Allen Street.

Russia Japan China Russsia Sakhalin Kishineff Gomel Siberia L. Goldstein Allen Street

Notable Local Happenings From Charlestown to Newton

Observant Citizen notes Harry Hornblower’s return on the White Star liner Republic and a cordial welcome planned for Tuesday. It covers a Charlestown founded Tammany Social Club with 75 young voters, plus a mass police outing at Cuttyhunk and a list of attendees led by Chief Mason.

Harry Hornblower Republic Captain McAuley Charlestown Tammany Social Club Patrick Carrigs

Love and choice in a hospital romance

In a nurse's ward a patient returns, a former fiancé seeks forgiveness, and Alice must choose between Richard Harding and Ralph Maitland. A sudden reunion reveals a kiss saved a life, while a wife discovers the truth. Alice ends resolved to accept a future with the honest man.

Colleges and their kisses surprise Editor Fogg

An amusing piece quotes college girls from Radcliffe, Vassar, Wellesley, and Harvard reacting to Editor Fogg’s claims about kissing by college girls. The dialogue highlights differing attitudes toward kissing styles and the perceived distinctiveness of each school’s girls.

Fogg

Rev Dr Conrad declines Boston call to join Park Street Church

Worcester, Sept 1. Rev Dr A Z Conrad, ex Old South Church pastor, accepts a call to Madison Avenue Reformed Church, New York City, and declines the Park Street Congregational Church Boston associate pastor post.

Conrad Boston Worcester Madison Avenue Reformed Church New York City A. Z. Conrad Old South Church Park Street Congregational Church

Perry Begins His New Duties at Melrose YMCA

Charles A. Perry assumed duties as physical director of the Melrose YMCA tonight. He arrived from Woonsocket Rhode Island where he served as YMCA director for several years.

Perry Melrose Charles A. Perry Melrose Y. M. C. A Mr. Perry Woonsocket R. I

Boston and Cambridge guests travel to Dublin for Higginson Barney wedding

Boston and Cambridge residents sail to Dublin New Hampshire for the ceremony at the Unitarian Church at 12 30 with Goldenrod decorations. The bride Miss Margaret Higginson appears poised in crepe with a flower girl as attendant and doctors among ushers. A reception follows at Glimpsewood, the Higginson home.

Boston Cambridge Dublin N. H Margaret Waldo Higginson James Dellinger Barney Little Unitarian Church

Mildred Champagne Talks on Love and Sentiment

Advice column snippet where Mildred Champagne counsels a 21 year old engaged woman about a male fiancé showing interest in an intimate female friend. The guidance urges avoiding jealousy, staying cheerful, and remaining attractive to prevent harm to the relationship.

Mildred Champagne

Question to Miss Champagne About Marriage Prospects

Two 19 year old men describe courting two sisters slightly younger and ask Miss Champagne if they should consent to marriage for a home of their own. They sign as Jack and Bill and note the sisters’ stated reason for marriage seems insufficient.

Miss Champagne Jack Bill

Attitudes on Suing and Suitors Discussed in Advice Column

The writer cautions that girls pressing men to marry are not ideal mates and urges patience. Young readers are advised to wait two to three years before acting, to test earnestness and avoid rash decisions.

Will I Date The Same Building Woman Over A Rival

A young man 18 with a good salary asks if he should court a woman who works in his building while another suitor pursues her. The columnist replies that the girl’s wishes matter most and that if she is not engaged he has equal right to pursue her, leaving the outcome to chance.

Mister Newkirk Newt Miss Champaign W. A. Dutcher Empire Theatre Radcliffe du Barry Harvard Wellesley Miss Champagne

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