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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
6
Governor Douglas backs a direct inheritance tax with a graded structure exempting small estates. Ways and means committee hears arguments and cites successful precedents in other states. The plan aims to reduce hardships on low income families in high tax localities and curb tax dodging by collecting posthumous dues.
The writer notes a May 1 reduction in suburban and local telephone rates and argues the United States lags behind countries like Sweden in making the telephone a household utility. He asserts America invests in hotels yet keeps high rates and urges broader rate cuts to make the phone a daily staple.
Germany notified the United States that the tariff agreement with the United States will terminate March 1 1906. Since 1900 trade operated on a most favored nation and reciprocal basis, but those arrangements will lapse next year. Exports to Germany during the last decade...
The article notes export growth from Germany rising to 1904 000 000 and U S imports from Germany increasing, while the new German tariff maintains free lists for cotton and copper and keeps mineral oil duties. It contrasts general and conventional duties, praises Germany for reciprocity readiness, and recalls past U S tariff moves under McKinley and Dingley.
Secretary Taft says Panama Canal operation aims for a reasonable return on investment with no discrimination toward connecting lines. He contrasts with earlier vows to pay expenses and a sinking fund, suggesting limited impact on transcontinental freight and leaving rates uncertain as roads fear changes and old contracts end.
The steel trust reports 1905 first quarter net earnings of 28,025,896 on 1.3 billion capital, up from 1904 but below Wall Street expectations. U S Steel and steel mills export rail shipments totaling about 8 million for the treas ury year to date, with over 4 million to Canada, raising questions about domestic pricing and national impact on consumers and global competition.
The Rev. James Eells, pastor of the First Unitarian Church of Boston since May 27, 1898, is reconsidering his resignation. He sought the post as headmaster of Hackley School at Tarrytown New York, a prep school akin to Groton.
Mrs R Krokyn secretary of the Boston Educational Union plans to meet incoming ocean liners once permission from the Commissioner of Immigration Billings is obtained. She intends to help immigrant girls find homes and work with several other societies cooperating in the effort.
A masked confrontation ends with Slippery Sal stabbing Stealthy Steve in his lair. The detective, wounded and struggling, confronts Sal whose disguise falls away revealing a notorious conwoman and killer feared on two continents.
An extract from the Boston Post All Sorts column teases a mystery titled A Maid or a Million with hints of humor and intrigue. The snippet sets up a playful, fictional puzzle surrounding a maid and vast wealth, inviting readers to follow the story in upcoming installments.
A vaudeville dialogue features Dope and Dipp trading gags on golf, marriage, and a spoof stage piece about John D. Rockefeller. The piece includes a mock melodrama Keep Your Light Trimmed and Burning with named roles and a curtain cue.
The Edward B. Rankin School in South Boston nears completion and will open for full term. Rankin, a noted journalist and former legislator, is honored by the naming of the new primary school building.
Philadelphia April 26 Charles M Schwab ordered a magnificent carved silver gilt dinner service costing 150000 dollars. The set will be the finest ever made for a private dining room and is manufactured by a Providence Rhode Island firm known for elaborate silverware. It features antique lines and elaborate hand work driving its high cost.
In a Syracuse tenement Phil mourns leaving Harold, his dead brother in a pink boutonniere, and later covers Harold with roses from a poor neighborhood grave. The mother explains the story of life and death as a justice officer recalls the boy’s tender act.
A large audience gathers for the Vincent Club opera. Notables include Mrs. Samuel Cabot, Mrs. N Hugh Cotton, Dorothy Parker Quincy and Marian Ladd among ushers. Local families travel for the May events and weddings with many Boston society names listed.
A poor girl asks if a wealthy suitor will marry her or simply flaunt gifts. The advisor urges caution, says he should declare love and propose. If no proper proposal appears, end the relationship and protect reputation with firm, decisive action.
A reader asks how to confess love to a woman from a higher social station. The advisor urges honesty, proposing that if a comfortable home can be provided, one should speak up rather than suffer in silence, noting true love levels all ranks and that expectations may be unfounded.
Mr and Mrs James Spratt of 2 Essex Street Charlestown celebrated their golden wedding. A 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm reception drew over 3800 friends. Married April 20 1855 by Rev Durgin Trinity M E Church Palermo Me. Six children and nine grandchildren assisted. Spratt long served in Haymarket square teaming business.
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