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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1904
Page
6
Colonel William A. Gaston withdraws from consideration for the Massachusetts Democratic State ticket this year. His leadership earlier revived the party, but his decision to step back is final despite strong public support for his acclamation if he agreed to run.
Boston mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer a renowned preacher and promoter of religious and educational enterprises. His influence extended beyond Tremont Temple Boston where he rebuilt the church after fire and led ten years of rehabilitation before moving to New York three years ago.
The text urges a definitive ruling on park billboard regulation, noting several pending cases from Waltham Springfield and Chelsea. It argues the law was enacted to protect the public after years of billboard influence and pleads for appeals to the Supreme Court if needed. It stresses that a favorable decision benefits the people and invites stronger laws if not.
More than 62 000 Massachusetts Republicans sign a demand to the party convention for a clear pro reciprocal trade stance with Canada. The secretary notes the figure reflects business canvass rather than full party-wide polling, with about one third of active Republicans endorsing the measure.
The source notes that officials believe the cause was tight and they should act for business reasons, preventing signing. It hints that Senator Lodge and the convention are poised to respond. The writing on the wall signals a clear outcome, with decisive steps anticipated.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party weighs a field of governor candidates including Charles S. Hamlin, William L. Douglas, John R. Thayer, Patrick A. Collins, and Richard Olney. The piece notes Gaston’s withdrawal, praises Democratic depth, and predicts the convention will meet an embarrassment of riches in selecting a superior candidate to challenge Governor Bates.
A Boston correspondent discusses a finder’s duties when recovering lost articles on the L road, and a string of society notes mentions Mrs. John E. Redmond’s lookalike, Maude Paradis, pianist George Lane, and Mrs. Kaercher’s railway clerks convention singing. Also covered are Dr. Lorimer’s death, Charlestown elevator site changes, autographs bequest, horse chestnut edibility, and James Bryce’s lecture visit with Percival Lowell.
Newton Newkirk argues pastors fear declining church interest in cities versus country parishes. He notes better sermons and music but fewer neighborly ties. City members fail to know or greet each other, while country churches offer personal fraternity and ready help, underscoring the missing neighborly bond.
The excerpt mocks changing fashions with a playful exchange between Eve and Adam on a lawn party. Eve frets over figleaf attire while Adam jokes about wardrobe choices as the dialogue riffs on antiquated style and social display.
A busy cafe clerk on a crowded train reads the Sea View Gleaner, noting local gossip and a dory named Belle. Jennie Hastings records in her August Chronicles a Sea View set amid warships at the North Atlantic squadron, reflecting on love, patriotism, and longing for home as she chronicles 1903 to 1904 events.
Spoutly McGagg tells Checkerly Walker his nose is becoming a blazer in a light comedy style exchange. Walker replies that such a look suits light comedy fare and moves on.
A young woman asks how to handle social comments about dating a man who is shorter by a head. The adviser argues true love would overlook height differences and suggests confidence in the relationship.
The narrator recalls waving a handkerchief to attract a suitor who offers to take her for a ride in the Belle. A playful exchange about inviting the dory’s namesake follows as the conversation turns to vows repeated after a departure from Sea View. The man asserts that the reader would return someday, and the narrator nods in acknowledgment.
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