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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post issue details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices for various periods. It lists the office address at 259 Washington St Boston and publication details. Editor and Publisher EB A Grozier is named.
Andrew Carnegie adds five million dollars to his ten million foundation to broaden pension benefits to professors at state universities. The impact will be greatest in the West and South where many state-assisted colleges will share, while New England remains largely unaffected beyond Amherst Agricultural College.
Of the 24 delegates elected to the Chicago convention last week only six were instructed for Taft. The Secretary leads with 172 pledged versus 128 for others. An impartial share forecast would yield Taft 190 to 110 for the field, fueling Taft boom optimism. Taft’s three luncheons and a Commercial Club dinner in Chicago underscore his sustained campaign activity.
A Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting will feature Tim Byrnes of the New Haven rail line arguing pro merger while Louis Brandeis presents the anti merger case. The debate covers financial economic competitive aspects and practical rate questions, plus details on proposed expenditures after consolidation.
Massachusetts Republicans move toward endorsement or instruction at the Tremont Temple convention on Friday. A prior tacit pledge of delegate independence is abandoned, raising the prospect of sharper intra party clash and antag onism as Massachusetts delegates are aligned with national aims.
The article speculates that Taft could win on the first ballot as New England states coalesce behind Massachusetts, threatening an anti Taft bloc at Chicago. With the convention four days away, a heated clash at Tremont Temple seems likely.
Congress seeks to require treasurers of national and congressional committees to account for all funds received and spent with contributor names and disbursement purpose. Vouchers required for payments over ten dollars and penalties for neglect. The measure aims to deter corruption and improve transparency ahead of the new campaign cycle.
The piece argues Democrats use filibusters in Congress, noting recent rule changes curb blocking tactics. It says majority leaders seek earlier adjournment for re election and avoid extra sessions while facing President Roosevelt’s agenda.
A Boston church round up notes calls for a rectorship at St James Anglican Church in Clarendon Hill for Rev Charles Freight of Waterford NY and reports on choir concerts collections of lectures in West Newton Street Shawmut Church and Dudley Street Baptist revival efforts along with sermons at Trinity and St Pauls. It mentions Harvard professor W W Fenn filling Jamaica Plain Congregational pulpit and the boost from Rev Dr William C Minifie postcard campaign drawing crowds to Clarendon Street Baptist Church.
An 18 year old Massachusetts maiden asks Newton for help in landing a theater role. A columnist cautions Rose that stage life offers little romance, noting risks like long tours, modest pay, and demanding schedules while urging her to avoid pursuing acting. Other items include travel discomfort and local social notes.
The column cites a 15 mph speed limit on Revere Beach boulevard while cars were seen at 40 mph. It mentions Harold Hughes’s appointment as vice consul in Sydney after a summa cum laude Harvard degree. Arlington field is noted as a grim scene in Annie Mullins’ murder. Budding motorcycling interest hopes to form a Bay State club with city and suburban members. Ex Senator Edward B Callender recalls James Roche as a man who valued dialogue. Boston Italian Club hosts Metropolitan Opera Company guests at 532 Massachusetts Avenue this week.
A reader asks to sell 1903 cents for $15 per bag and notes a 1908 cents story. The office replies with an offer and invites delivery of the specified coins to realize the stated amount.
The lyric honors Irish Molly O a figure of beauty warmth and faith. It tells how fever carried away her father and how she journeyed abroad to earn a home for her family sending gold letters and finally bringing loved ones home to find happiness at last.
Archibald Johnston, president of Bethlehem Steel, arrives in London after weeks of business travel on the continent. Reports circulate that he secured large contracts with Germany and Russia, but he declines to confirm or deny.
The Rev. 8. Parkes Cadman pastor of Brooklyn’s Central Congregational Church has refused the offer to become president of Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut. He told his congregation he loved the college but must remain in his church duties.
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