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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
6
The Post Publishing Co announces subscription prices for mail and Sunday Post editions, with durations and rates. Office address at 259 Washington St Boston, editorial rooms and business office contact numbers listed.
Boston telephone subscribers press for public hearing promised months ago by highway commissioners on petition for reduced rates and improved service. Rates remain high and service unchanged while delays provoke frustration.
The celebration movement in Boston grows rapidly with a public meeting planned at Faneuil Hall next Tuesday afternoon. Expected speakers include Governor, Coadjutor Archbishop O Connell, Major Henry L Higginson, and others as historical and citizens groups rally behind the event.
The city rebuilt with steel stone and brick under strict rules aided by eastern insurers. The disaster accelerated progress, turning San Francisco twenty years ahead as a modern city. Permits issued for new buildings total 150 million dollars.
Editorial argues that U S calls for disarmament conflict with urging Cuba to raise a standing army The piece warns that drafting 12 000 Cubans would drain industrial resources and empower political manipulation despite Cuba's budget showing a surplus.
The New York Legislature weighs a bill to commit a defendant to a State hospital for the insane after indictment but before trial for 3 to 6 weeks based on lunacy affidavits. The superintendent's report would go to the court, aiming to improve accuracy and confidence in verdicts regarding mental state.
The young Indian from Canada Thomas Longboat covered 25 miles from Ashland to Exeter Street in Boston at a steady pace over 10 miles an hour and finished five minutes faster than any previous marathon time. He remained fresh at the finish, overcoming a late lead at Coolidge's Corner. The event drew over 100 starters with more than half finishing strong.
A favorable report is expected for a taxation measure to levy direct inheritance tax. The minimum taxable estate rises to 25 000 dollars with rates from 1 percent to 5 percent on estates up to 250 000 dollars. Exemption below 25 000 dollars eases harshness. England’s duties illustrate potential revenue.
The text notes frequent global earthquakes linked to telegraph and cable notices and cites Professor Milne that 50 to 60 large world shaking events occur yearly. It records 57 last year and explains most originate in deep ocean or geologic spinhietic zones, with city regions drawing attention.
Ensign Worth Bagley of Camp 6 United Spanish War Veterans Charlestown asks the editor to record opposition to Boston Post editorials on a bill at the State House granting a percentage in civil service exams for Spanish war veterans. He argues veterans deserve honorable consideration for joining the 1898 call and risking life, noting many enlisted knew not if they would return. The letter is dated Charlestown April 19 and signed by Walter C. Smith, chairman, George T. Lattimer, and Francis C Ss.
At the close of the National Peace Congress in New York the cross of the French Legion of Honor hung about Andrew Carnegie's neck. Commentators note the decoration was received where he desired, around the Laird of Skibo's neck.
The piece reports R M Gulick of Pittsburg sued by dressmakers for 3100 for dresses made for his wife during separation and pending divorce. It riffs on whether a husband is liable for a wife’s debts during divorce proceedings and mocks household spankings and quirky notes from a student reader column.
A young suitor writes of falling in love at twenty, engagement plans for May, a fall wedding delayed, and his girlfriend’s mood shifts. The adviser counsels accepting her stated love and not probing deeper, noting girls’ whims pass with time and urging not to pressure her for happiness.
The 22d Symphony rehearsal featured Grieg Overture In Autumn first time in this city, Sibelius violin concerto with Miss Maud Powell soloing, plus Debussy works and Paine Sea. Powell praised for artistic, virile performance amid less perfect orchestral support.
Weather kept crowds indoors but sent theatergoers to playhouses and a Dorchester High concert is set for April 2. News mentions new charitable association at Dennison House with Max Newman presiding and committee members.
Clara G. King recounts Leonard Hayden and his sister Blanche hosting Miss Fielding, a married woman living as Miss Fielding, whose youth and playful charm unsettle the bachelor. Emily surprises him with a bright butterfly gift, stirring his attention during a restrained domestic encounter.
Leonard and Emily grow close exploring butterflies while Blanche notes a forbidden attraction. Hayden admits love for Emily though he feels unworthy and torn by past arrangements. Blanche reassures him why pursuit ends with a hopeful vow to seek Emily and propose lasting love.
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