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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
7
The death of Thomas Bailey Aldrich and the Longfellow Centenary renew interest in New England verse. The Post will publish daily selections for a period, aiding teachers and scholars and inviting general readers to renew acquaintance with favorites.
The speaker recalls giving a rose to a beloved, its petals and fragrance fading with the wind he fears. The moment lingers as the beloved’s touch remains, a chill yet thrilling memory that outlasts the gesture itself.
Leaders of Massachusetts universities and colleges approve a coordinated protest against Senate Bill No. 20 taxing college residences occupied by officers and staff. Harvard President Eliot urged urgent statewide action to defeat the measure, warning it would undermine educational policy and endowments while harming both institutions and communities. The protest, guided by G. Stanley Hall and others, was formalized by a five member committee for delivery to the Legislature.
In court Mrs Dickinson describes a home invasion with a gunman, details a prior funeral witness account, and notes conflicting statements about the killer. Testimony from Herbert G. Powers and detectives is cited, with others testifying that Roberts threatened to harm Dickinson and laughed about ending his life.
New York April 17. The first National Arbitration and Peace Congress closed with a gala pairing of honors for Andrew Carnegie who received the French Cross of the Legion of Honor and a peace flag from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Baron d Estournelles de Constant presented the decoration amid cheers at a Waldorf Astoria and Astor Hotel banquet attended by about 700 guests.
A reader letter condemns Somerville’s pay policies for women teachers earning under $2 daily and contrasts them with higher city hall salaries. The writer cites thousands of taxpayers petitioning for raises, a rejected request, and many teachers leaving for better pay elsewhere, urging public awareness before an eventual uprising. Boston April 17. A. E. Winship.
Alice Stone Blackwell of Dorchester Mass protests a Post remark that wealthy wives oppose equal suffrage. She argues women differ from men and bring human welfare and motherly perspectives to politics, making mothers and sisters essential voters.
Mary Baker G. Eddy, Christian Science leader, thanks Hayne Davis for support of the International Conciliation Committee. In a note dated April 13 from Pleasant View Concord New Hampshire she expresses gratitude and asks for divine guidance for the peacemaking effort, signing the letterMary Baker G Eddy.
The Congress Street Associates will erect a six story structure on the old National Shawmut Bank site for Messrs. Hornblower and Weeks. Plans by Andrews Jaques and Rantoul call for a steel brick and Indiana limestone building, fireproof throughout with Italian marble halls and modern ventilation. Codman and Street were the brokers. the property spans 3886 square feet and is assessed at 457800 dollars.
The Cecilia Society staged an extra Symphony Hall performance of Pierne’s Children’s Crusade honoring founder Mr Lang who conducted his last public concert for the group begun in 1874. Proceeds went to the Industrial School for Crippled Children amid widespread Boston artistic applause.
A strike breaker was arrested on concealed weapons charges after drawing a revolver while being escorted on Congress street by a crowd. He will be arraigned in South Boston court. South Boston residents plan to petition Commissioner O’Meara over police handling on Broadway and Dorchester avenue during 5 to 6 pm, criticizing officers for detouring pedestrians, including women, away from the bridge.
Matthew Grimmons, 32, of 24 Ferrin Street Charles Town, lies critically injured with a skull fracture after being found unconscious on Kingston Street and rushed to hospital. Police investigate, believing the wound stemmed from a street fight tied to the teamsters strike.
Commissioner O Meara stated that police will perform the voter listing this year as usual despite many officers likely on the st ers strike. He noted May 1 is two weeks away and said contingency plans, not yet fully considered by the Mayor, could enable full police duty in all directions.
The Jackson Club of Ward 3 Charles Town plans its ninth annual ball in Roughan Hall on Friday April 26 with a moonlight dance. Senator James J. Mellen leads the arrangements and invites many city dignitaries to attend the event.
Joseph Spero of Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 spoke to Noddle Island Assembly 5789 Knights of Labor about the Moyer Haywood Pettibone conference and a May Day parade and demonstration on Boston Common. The Metal Polishers warn craftsmen to avoid Wollaston and Boston due to two job adverts. Charles R. Sterling of Boston Machinists Lodge 264 named general organizer for New England. Boston Church Organ Workers Union 21 plans a 50 hour week strike Monday for current 64 hour pay and overtime rate. Malden Electric Light linemen strike settled by Boston Electrical Workers Union 104 conference committee. men return to work today.
Malden residents Miss Bessie Ann McCuish and David William Munroe surprised friends by marrying in Providence on March 17. Both, aged 25 and 27, reside in Malden and kept the nuptials private.
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