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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
6
Citizens and leaders alike express deep respect for the late Mayor Collins. Public and private buildings wear mourning drapery, businesses close during funeral hours, courts adjourn, and flags fly at half mast as the community mourns a beloved public figure.
The president calls an advisory board of engineers to devise a fast and safe canal method. He favors a sea level route if possible, or a locked canal convertible to sea level, or a high level design with many locks. He questions why decisions were delayed since 1903 and urges immediate action.
Reports indicate yellow fever epidemics in Louisiana and nearby states have been checked. The season is near its end and frost is near, with control achieved through energetic actions by the United States Marine Hospital Service.
Officials praise improved sanitation and scientific understanding as factors reducing yellow fever deaths from 15,000 in 1878 to under 350 in the current outbreak since July at New Orleans. The text stresses preventing arrival of the disease at gulf ports, with emphasis on Louisiana's duty.
George W. Perkins reveals diversion of about 150000 from New York Life funds to a Republican campaign. Judge Parker cites Equitable and New York Mutual as contributors. Calls for recovery of improper profits from Cortelyou or Roosevelt and highlights risk to public conscience and legal rights.
The Massachusetts Committee of One Hundred urges Congress to place hides coal iron ore lumber and wood pulp on the free list and calls for lower duties on manufactured goods. They insist the demand belong in the Republican platform this year. They question if Senator Lodge can keep the demand out.
Descendants of the Speedwell voyage era will gather in Clinton at the Holder Memorial building for a historical meeting. Speakers include notable members who trace deep family histories. the event honors founder Christopher Holder and links Whittier poetry to Quaker incidents.
Mr and Mrs F J Kelley of 112 Havre street East Boston observed their second wedding anniversary last evening Attendees included Joseph Rock and Misses Agnes and Louise Rock of Winthrop Joseph Devlin John Hallahan Edward Flynn Teresa Derrow George Brady Worcester George McGrath Albert Morrison Edith Whalen Tyrone Edna McIntyre and Arthur Doherty from Dorchester
Dr Ibuka of a Tokio learning institution told a New York audience that the Tokio outbreak and church attacks were local only and not a sign of broad anti foreign or anti Christian feeling in the empire. He dismissed reports that Admiral Togo had converted to Christianity as untrue.
Grace Church of Newton observes its 50th anniversary with events from Sept 24 to Oct 1. The church began services in 1854 under Rev Thomas F Fales and organized in 1855 with Rev J S Greene as first rector. Rev G W Shinn, D D, has led since 187.
The writer reports meeting Swedish consul Greret Lootz at Duxbury and describes his busy routine with messages via phone and train. Fellow mentions include city hunter William C. Robinson in Thomaston, Miss Julia Prendergast vacationing in Princeton, and a shift in School Board membership starting Jan 1.
Nifty Nat vows to kill all Indians after discovering his wife and child dead. He is captured and installed as tribal chief, ordering the tribe to kill themselves. They refuse and seize him. His life is saved by one of his wives who asks for a kiss, which he refuses and runs away.
A rustic dialogue centers on Poke-a-Hont-Us plotting to stab Nifty Nat as he sleeps. The plan is interrupted when Nat wakes, revealing confusion over identity and threatening violence. The scene ends with a promise to continue.
A children's editor invites young artists to submit illustrated pictures based on past prompts from the Saturday Post. It highlights former contributors Jacob Poslonsky and Lillian Langley, promises publication for selected works, and notes the Sunday Post will feature prizewinning pictures and an artist list.
In a brief exchange Mrs Hawback hesitates as Cholly Citychap asks for a towel. The scene hints at tension over hospitality and boundaries in a domestic setting.
In a rambling column note GEORGIE MCDERMOTT vents about Noot’s absence and a coming vacancy as office boy. He blames delays and hints at personal troubles including engagement to Sadie and a clash with Spider Henneccy over affection.
Governor C. J. Bell toured the Rutland county agricultural fair riding an ox cart and guiding the whip in front of staff. He urged that oxen symbolize the state's character, provoking mixed reactions from residents and officials about form and message.
Hartford Courant editorial urges preservation of New Hampshire forests and White Mountains. It lauds Edward Everett Hale of Boston as the last resort to save the Presidential range, citing his influence and public trust to lead a rescue.
A 19 year old man asks whether to stay with his Kennebunk sweetheart or choose the other local admirer. The adviser suggests choosing the girl he admires most and with whom he is most compatible, noting that genuine obligation to either may be absent.
A Native warrior Guaicuree, famed for strength, eyes a captured Spanish girl and fails to win her. His wife N'Maine poisons the girl at dawn, then questions her husband who remains loyal to N'Maine. The next morning N'Maine sacrifices the Spanish slave’s heart to the gods in a grim tribal rite.
Society notes report Miss Mary Head and Mr. William Russell to marry at Emmanuel Church Manchester by the Sea with a reception at the Charles Head cottage on Dana's Beach. Also details arrivals and visits of Thayer Dexter and Mason families, Agassizs, Burrage yacht work, and golf gifts from Charles Sias at Myopia Club.
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