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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1904
Page
6
Preparations for Labor Day events in the city proceed with energy and harmony among labor organizations promising a notable demonstration on Monday. The piece highlights the central role of workers in the community and the importance of organized labor in the industrial system.
Captain Matousevitch, chief of staff to the late Admiral Withoft and a wounded survivor of the Czarevitch, argues that wireless telegraphy proved the most efficient modern naval invention. He notes defenses against mines and torpedoes remain uncertain and highlights air telegraphy as the greatest asset, citing Aug. 10 actions where it outperformed flag signals until damaged.
The piece claims Charles Cortelyou plans to pressure Pennsylvania monopolies and big trusts to fund the Republican campaign, citing old Quay and Hanna debts as leverage. It notes Cortelyou’s stern reputation and experience at Commerce, suggesting he will force payments to secure political influence.
The article notes a likely smaller wheat crop this year and reduced flour supplies for white bread. It cites Galveston receipts—62 carloads recently versus 4200 cars in August 1903—and explains large flour dealers maintain stock, with some cases carried two to four years.
War Department reports from generals including Lee Carter Baldwin discuss the abolition of the army canteen. They warn the move increases desertions and drunken disorder by limiting access to beer and comfort. The piece questions whether abolition is a benefit or a curse.
In a letter to the editor Clarence J Wing of 21 School Street Boston defends tipping as the waiter’s proper earnings. He argues waiters rely on tips because employers pay low base wages and much of their labor serves customer satisfaction, calling tipping an international practice that sustains better service.
A reader requests more benches at the Fenway to resolve crowding on eight seat settees. He suggests cutting existing benches into halves or thirds and placing them at intervals to allow couples and visitors to sit undisturbed. The letter is dated September 1 1904 and signed Rambler.
A humorous essay argues Adam likely ate a mixed diet, detailing his farming life and plentiful meals. It treats the question with speculation, noting Old Testament records are scarce and offering playful reasoning from Eve and orchard fruits to breakfast foods and dinosaurus stew. The piece ends with a light exhortation to shedding light on the question.
A conductor appeals to the editor about corrupt practices among some railway conductors. He blames the company for overstaffing and biased job assignments, urges uniform rules, fair treatment, and removal of free transfers to curb misconduct. He advocates reforms to prevent debt and improve morale.
A Boston reader advocates reform of the city band program critiquing crowding of pieces. He urges the Boston music commission to require clearer performances and proposes medleys and popular light operas such as Isle of Spice The Shogun Woodland as options.
Those in charge of the playgrounds at Parkman School thank Broadway merchants for their generous responses. The schoolchildren received many treats over the past weeks, as noted in a formal expression of appreciation by H. S. Pike.
Boston society notes introduce Mr. Howell Hansel as winter stock lead at Castle Square Theatre and report arrivals and travels of authors and actors including Mr. Idan Boyd Porter and Forbes Robertson. Yachting comedies and militia recruiting mix with local civic projects like Chelsea Y M C A progress and Winthrop summer visitors departing for Chicago.
A lively stage evening features A. Guyer and J. Twinkle Starr with a crowd nearly matching the number on stage. The two performers exchange playful banter about a well attended night.
The scene features Miss Drusilla discovering a blue-eyed baby left on her doorstep, sparking village chatter. She feeds and shelters the child while neighbors debate care options, with Miss Drusilla insisting she will keep the infant despite Si Turner’s push to move it to the poor farm.
A letter from a 27 year old man asks Mildred Champagne if he can support a future wife on nine dollars a week. He explains long hardship while courting a refined lady who loves him and asks whether weekly visits are feasible given work away from home. The columnist offers encouragement and practical insight.
Kitaro Takeuchi performing as a lightning sword dancer and jiu jitsu wrestler spoke of the Japanese fete at Green Acre Eliot me. Miss Fugo Yoshida drew praise for native songs in Nipponian dress. Mrs Ole Bull Cambridge at the piano inspired the event and Emma Cecilia Thursby impressed with songs and dances. Lanterns flags and emblem designs by Hiroshi Yoshida Boston decorated Green Acre, said to be New England’s finest oriental collection.
A reader asks how to handle a long distance romance with a wary lover. The columnist urges loyalty and mutual faithfulness, advising the woman to abandon other suitors and trust the man who professes love, arguing faithfulness is the proof of love.
The writer warns Marion that the employer seeks personal gain by pressuring a friendship and risking her happiness. She should leave if no agreement allows strict business focus without being subjected to unwelcome attentions.
By Muriel McIntosh, 87 Worcester. Miss Drusilla eyes the town fruit trees with unyielding vigilance. A new boy once scaled a fence for a plum but was seized from behind and left wary of plums again. Little girls stop their dolls.
Naples reports Mt. Vesuvius in renewed eruption as flames, ashes and stones rise high and lava streams pour from the crater in a dramatic display observed on September 2.
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