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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
6
Published Sunday by Post Publishing Co with issue details and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. Contains the standard weekly items and notices typical of the era.
Daily One year rates are six months 1.50 three months 0.75 one month 0.25. The Sunday Post offers one year 2.50 six months 1.25 three months 0.50.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery nationwide for 25e per month and the Sunday Post for 2he per month. Canada rates rise due to higher postal charges, Daily Post 50c monthly, 3 and 6 month options, Sunday Post 9c per copy. Mail orders and payment details provided by the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Mr. Lawson challenged Mr. Whitney to attend his horse fair and respond to a talk warned as nasty. The call is dismissed as absurd by critics who question why a serious Democratic aspirant would bow to an eccentric stock market manipulator. Whitney’s repudiation avoids complicity in a contemptible farce.
General Bartlett declares that if elected Governor he will urge immediate passage of drastic legislation to prevent the merger or consolidation of two railroad systems in his inaugural address or a special message. The pledge targets the railroad merger amid Democratic nomination inquiries.
A pessimist congressman challenges Republican dominance and warns the railroad rate bill could centralize power in Washington. He cites Daniel Webster on liberty and executive authority, urging that essential governmental powers be kept by the people under representation. The piece contrasts Webster's view with McCall and the GOP.
City of Boston seeks bids for 4 percent bonds before selling to small investors. New York Mayor McClellan reports no bidders at par for city 4s, forcing borrowing at 4.5 percent. The market shock threatens funding for public works as banks resist traditional 4 percent issues. Holders of New York city bonds protest the shift to 4.3 percent.
The article warns about 500 million dollars of city securities and predicts that proposed action could trigger a general readjustment lowering values of the entire bond series. It notes a three point drop would reduce selling price by 15 million. In Boston conservatism remains, no panic, but urgent relief is urged. The piece suggests offering bonds over the counter to residents to buy, citing savings banks’ deposits as a ready source.
The New Hampshire suit against Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy and leading Christian Science figures ends as the plaintiffs admit they cannot prove incompetence. The piece lauds the withdrawal as a moral triumph and warns against further attacks on the organization while explaining Eddy's role and the movement’s finances.
A daily horoscope series prepared for Post readers offers intriguing insights. The column, compiled by a respected astrologer, promises broad appeal even to nonbelievers and suggests readers may find value in its predictions.
This day the moon is full and the 255th day of the year. Patience is urged to curb will and avoid quarrels with superiors or influential figures. A good day to contract labor gangs. moon influenced herbs noted for 1:30 am. Birthdate readers face business troubles if social pleasures are overindulged. a child born today may waste earnings on bad company.
The Seventh International Zoological Congress in this city issues startling conclusions on birds and animals. Proclaims the whale a mammal, giraffe necks with rubber, elephants wearing no tailor made pants, and notes on lions and lambs, fleas, and bears. Delegates mock serious questions and joke about nature while critiquing anthropomorphic ideas and fashion in animal life.
Observant Citizen reports Mrs William F Fitzgerald enjoys a Boston actress season. the note mentions Effingham NH estate, vaudeville agent Feiber’s trips, and local social scenes. A playful encounter between a Boston man and a girl in white sparks romance and journalistic ambitions as a butterfly chase unfolds.
Canada and the United States may submit their Magdalene Islands fisheries differences to The Hague tribunal. Newfoundland’s case may join, as officials consider sending all future Canada foreign power disputes to The Hague for adjudication.
A man nearly trips over a girl seated on a knoll beside the road. She wears a stiff white skirt, white blouse with a turned collar and tie, white canvas shoes, and a pale, striking face. He starts, apologizes, and they are not introduced.
Halifax N S August 22 The provincial government appointed a commission to study the feasibility of a scheme providing for old age pensions for working men.
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