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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1907
Page
6
The item notes daily publication by Post Publishing Co at 269 Washington St Boston Massachusetts dated April 16 1907 with issue number 14 of volume 187. It serves as a masthead style entry listing publication details.
Prices listed for Daily and Sunday Post subscriptions across six and three month terms. Notices emphasize prepayment, advance renewal, and discontinuation without further notice. Readers urged to arrange through postal notification if the paper is unavailable. Editor E A Grozier oversees editorial and business operations.
The message argues against settling labor difficulties in Boston by gunfire and stresses the preference for peaceful, nonviolent methods to resolve disputes. It notes that resorting to violence would not solve underlying issues.
The piece speculates on President Roose velts push to force open the Republican and Democratic campaign books to reveal donors. It notes past disclosures from Cortelyou and others and argues any universal reform would require state and federal action to purify politics and curb corporate contributions.
The expulsion of the Honduras lottery business from Massachusetts and passage by the House of the bucket shop bill mark two major blows to gambling. With a 184 to 16 vote, the House signals strong support and expects Senate passage, aiming to end lotteries and curb bucket shop betting.
The piece notes repeated earthquakes across the western hemisphere. It cites the 1906 San Francisco quake, the Jamaica tremor, and a new Mexico event, tying them to a pattern of regional seismic activity and mention of a large sun spot entering range.
The Ways and Means Committee convenes this fore noon to hear the public opinion bill. Supporters expect strong citizen turnout as the bill faces scrutiny under rules due to its expenditure of public money. The session aims to show broad support for the measure.
A boy was seriously wounded on Albany street by a shot fired from a window at the strike breakers head quarters. The article condemns carrying firearms by men connected with the labor contest and warns such armed men pose a danger and have no right to carry weapons.
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts relies entirely on public subscriptions for support. It compares to New York’s Metropolitan, yet lacks city funding and benefits from civic generosity. The institution draws visitors, houses premier textile and Oriental collections, Egyptian antiquities, and renowned Greek Roman Renaissance works, built by Boston and New England citizens.
A lighthearted tale from Grand Rapids recounts Sophronia Swartz who answered a “Wife Wanted” ad from a Michigan seaport man. The supposed millionaire offered 25 000 dollars but proved to be a roving impostor with three dogs and a pig. Sophronia rejected him and returned home. In Elizabeth New Jersey, Joseph McElroy marries a woman to win a bet and faces divorce for a false premise. The piece closes with a moral warning to avoid marrying for gimmicks or material gain.
The Blaine Thompson Company, a leading Cincinnati advertising agency in its seven year life, has moved to the top floor of the Fourth National Bank building on Fourth Street opposite the Hotel Linton under a ten year lease. Clients include seven advertisers valued at $1,000,000 or more, and the firm is praised as a showplace in the business district.
The 18th annual ladies night of the Wellesley Club was observed at the Copley Square Hotel. A concert followed dinner featuring the Boston Ideal Club under director G I Lassing and pianist Elizabeth Pooler. Officers in charge included President Clarence Alfred Bunker and others.
A humorous dictionary style quip list from English as She Is Taught. Each line redefines a word with a playful, incorrect or ironic gloss. The entry catalog includes terms like Ammonia, Armistice, Burglarize, and Capillary with comical misdefinitions.
Michael J. F. Flynn faced a private equity hearing and was temporarily barred by Judge Fessenden from issuing circulars or speeches questioning Wildey Savings Bank. Master W. R. Bigelow to report. injunction holds until then. Attorney General Malone and Bank Commissioner Jay said investigations found no merit to the charges.
The first annual reunion of the Boston Latin School class of 1905 was held last evening at the Copley Square Hotel. Officers elected included President Lloyd C. Corbett and Secretary Treasurer Francis J. Connell.
A two year old, George Kennedy, died after eating candy from a prize package won at a church fair. His sister had obtained the package on Saturday night and gave the candy to stop his wailing. He became violently ill and died tonight.
A historical lament on freedom and conscience argues that every era faces a pivotal choice between truth and falsehood. It references prophets, martyrdom, and the enduring struggle for liberty across nations and ages.
Observant Citizen notes possible contest for DAR national president as Mrs Donald McLean seeks re election and a new candidate emerges. The piece also covers local events from May festival rehearsals to fundraisers and social visits by Boston figures.
Eleanor narrates a romance set around Harcourt as Mr Maxwell buys the estate to become her future husband. Amid social gossip about the Harcourt sisters and mortgage trouble, Maxwell declares his love and the couple plan marriage in the restored home while the friend warns of proper conduct.
A student seeks tactful guidance for rejecting a love advance from a fellow student. The adviser replies there is no action needed and advises to maintain good fellowship while avoiding open frankness. The letter expresses the writer’s admiration and desire to preserve decorum.
In a brief Chicago Tribune item, Miss Goodley asks if her new hat is admired and Miss Redpep confirms with enthusiasm.
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