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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
6
Vesued daily by Post Publishing Co. dated August 5, 1907 issue number 31 in volume 188. The notice lists Boston Massachusetts address at 259 Washington Street and identifies the publisher and date for corporate or newspaper publication.
The notice lists prices for subscriptions: WailW One year at $2.50, Six months $1.50, 3 months 75c, 1 month 25c. The Sunday Post offers One year $2.50, eight months $1.26, three months 65c.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery across the United States and territories for 25 cents per month and 25 cents per month for the Sunday Post. Subscribers may change address as often as desired.
Canada increases tax rates affecting subscription prices for Daily Post and Sunday Post. Details include rates: Daily Post 1 month 50c, 3 months 33, year 6. Sunday Post 9c per copy. Notices on payment in advance, discontinuation after expiration, and contact for delivery issues. Editor E A Grozier.
Provincetown rises to prominence in Cape celebrations with Lipton cup reception and Pilgrim monument rites. If Sir Thomas ignores the cabled invitation, he will miss the continent's great event as Roosevelt lays the cornerstone in two weeks.
The Massachusetts Bay yachting season unfolds with Marblehead course events this week as the Boston Yacht Club hosts an open race today and Eastern tomorrow with Corinthian completing the slate. The contests showcase wholesome sport and amateur seamanship, even rivaling the allure of the America's Cup.
The town looks back on a lively show with banners and decorations now memories. The event, the largest for a community of Boston’s size, impressed with its scale and success though some comments remained depreciative. The favorable weather stood out as perhaps the most remarkable feature of the celebration.
A tribute to Augustus Saint Gaudens noting his unique blend of intellect, humanity, and spiritual insight. The Shaw monument in Boston and unfinished library reliefs are highlighted as his masterworks and a loss to public art with Roosevelt’s praise cited as testament to his genius.
Judge Landis imposed a maximum fine of 29 240 000 on Standard Oil Company of Indiana, with critics arguing it might seem harsh yet the settlement reflects punitive force. Rockefeller testified in court amid debate over the verdict, while the Stand ard Oil Company of New Jersey remains able to pay the penalties. The diluted text notes the company’s dividends since 1898 exceeding 370 million and a 100 million capitalization with substantial outstanding stock.
The passage argues the case will reach the United States Supreme Court and stresses public interest in closing legal loopholes. It notes the huge fine and calls for exemplary punishment if imprisonment is not allowed, aiming to deter monopolistic practices and ensure compliance with the Elkins act.
The Filipinos showed high voter turnout in a recent election, with over 90 percent of the small eligible electorate voting. They backed the Nationalist ticket and now seek independence, arms rights, and jury trials, plus meaningful representation on the Philippine commission, aligning with Admiral Dewey’s view that they are better prepared for self government than the Cubans.
Bath Maine observes the 300th anniversary of American shipbuilding with a four day celebration beginning tomorrow. Activities include church services and historical addresses. an historical sermon at Beacon Street Methodist Church and a lecture by Rev H R Hulse of St Marys New York at Grace Episcopal Church.
The Floating Hospital assigns a named day to each weekday and Sunday. Highlights include Lamont G. Burnham Day on Monday and Helen Coolidge Henry Day on Tuesday, with annual observances for Henry, Lowney, Hall, Kneel, and Armstrong, plus Busy Bee Club Day on Thursday.
Paris reports that a law recognizing a married woman’s right to control her own earnings was promulgated after the summer sessions. Previously a husband’s legal authority often made the wife’s income the husband’s property, a relic of ancient times now abolished.
London debates daylight extension as William Willets proposes advancing clocks by 20 minutes at 2 a.m. on four Sundays in April and receding 20 minutes on four Sundays in September or shifting 30 minutes on six Sundays around April and September to gain daylight.
Philadelphia reports Boston has the most extensive playground system in the country, according to Dr. Richard C. Newton. He cites Chicago with 73 acres, Philadelphia 110, Brooklyn 40, and Boston approaching 200 acres, framing playgrounds as a civic education and citizenship aid.
London August 4 A new decoration named the Edward Cross is being prepared at the Home Office for heroes among coal miners and other dangerous occupations. The King announced its significance during his Cardiff visit when he knighted the mayor, a former miner. About 20 miners are expected to receive the honor this year.
A collection of letters from readers in Boston and Massachusetts debating which is starboard on a ferryboat. The exchanges mock the riddle with nautical quirks, jokes, and informal opinions about bow, port, and directions. No single authoritative answer is given beyond the playful consensus that starboard is the right hand side facing the bow.
A spoof of readers letters and a humorous note from a Barnstable correspondent discusses ambitions to write a vaudeville sketch and asks about costs. Several short exchanges include jokes about kisses in the office, a barn dance invitation for Aug 16, 1907, and a humorous reply about dancing reluctance and awkward waltzes.
District Attorney Moran reports improving health and will attend grand jury week before returning to countryside for summer. License Commissioner Hudson on vacation until September. office overseen by Ezra Baker and Fred Emery. Local clergy and residents resume duties or travel, with notes on Nahant fares, Miss Lamb’s getaway, and community events around Charlestown and Everett.
Bess and the narrator transform an apartment roof into a social hub in Boston. Neighbors meet, a roof garden becomes a local club, and the idea spreads as Bess plans to settle nearby with Robert van Deusen. The tale ends with promises of more schemes and a newly formed friendship circle.
Mrs Marian Jardine wife of Vice President William J Jardine of Gil christ Company died after a brief illness at 34 Rosedale street Dorchester Her death grieved many in Boston society She came to Boston in 1893 after marrying in Norwich Conn Her interests were in church and philanthropy She was a former Pilgrim Church member and active at Dr Little's Second Church The funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 30 am from her home Interment will be in Worcester She leaves two sons and a daughter
Miss Delia D Rice of Columbus reports census error after being sent to Manila Bay to teach 97 deaf mute Filipino children. Only one pupil found under her three year contract at $1000 a year remains to be taught.
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