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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
6
The item lists a Sunday edition published by Post Publishing Co on August 26 1907 in Boston Massachusetts with office at 259 Washington Street.
Rates listed for Daily One year three dollars, six months one dollar fifty, three months fifty cents, one month twenty five cents. Sunday Post prices: One year two dollars fifty, six months one dollar twenty five, three months five cents.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery to any U S address and possessions for 7d per month and the Sunday Post for 25d per month. Readers may change the mailing address as desired.
The notice outlines higher Dominion of Canada postal rates for the Daily Post and Sunday Post with monthly, six month, and yearly prices. It states Second Class Matter status in Boston, warns against sending cash, and directs payments by checks or money orders to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly please notify us by mail at once. FE. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
A soft haze over distant landscapes near the Cape has appeared for a week. Observers attribute the atmospheric effect to forest fires burning for a fortnight, with smoke carried by prevailing winds. The phenomenon, while linked to the fires, is described as charming.
The bill legalizing marriage with a deceased wife's sister has cleared the Lords committee stage and is seen as likely to become law. Clerical opposition has waned as the Archbishop of Canterbury pledges support, and the retroactive provisions aim to correct thousands of injustices under the old law.
A J Ayer editorial urges arbitration at The Hague to settle Newfoundland fisheries quarrels. It notes Newfoundland bans Newfoundland natives from manning Gloucester boats and Gloucester’s monopoly pricing blocks Newfoundlanders from selling fish at fair prices. It argues for reciprocal benefit over retaliatory detriment to improve all sides.
The article urges waking between 3 and 4 AM to view Daniels' comet, noting the long vigil for a relatively modest celestial visitor. It hints at lingering superstition and suggests the comet could be linked to earthly upheavals in politics, industry, morality, and intellect.
The piece argues for settlement of the telegraphers strike and urges both sides to begin conference or arbitration. It notes the companies remain uncompromising but that mutual adjustment is in everyone’s best business interest to end the harmful stalemate.
The American Economist charges Secretary Taft with free trade leanings in Philippine and Panama materials and trade policies. It notes his Bath speech relegates tariff revision to an distant future and questions Taft’s fit as a protectionist candidate.
A fragment discusses the candidate Taft entering his camp and the expectation of a warm reception despite accusations of ingratitude. It frames loyalty and public support as crucial to political backing and hints at tension within campaign circles.
Rain on Saturday halted a sweeping forest fire season in the Cape district after widespread damage to land but no homes. The blaze, caused by careless potato baking, spurred calls for tougher spark arresters and stricter railroad fuel clearance. Railway firms, notably New York New Haven Hartford, claim to enforce preventive measures, yet officials say further action is needed to curb future fires.
Portsmouth, N H August 2 A movement to create a permanent memorial for Thomas Bailey Aldrich begins with a nationwide committee forming the Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial Association The plan targets the old Portsmouth house owned by Aldrichs grandfather to serve as a memorial museum Mrs Aldrich and Talbot Aldrich agree to deposit first editions manuscripts and autographs there
A reception honors Frances R Fay fresh from Bowdoin School of Music with high distinction. Though barely 14, she recently debuted publicly to praise. Performers included Peter Dary, Charles Eicher, Michael Finn, and pianists Mrs Bicher and Grace Gallagher.
After the morning service at Cohasset Episcopal Church the memorial window for Ralston Welch was unveiled by his father Charles A. Welch. The four panels depict the Good Samaritan, Lazarus and the rich man, Pharisees and the publican, and the Good Shepherd.
Large turnout at Tonti Hall South Boston for Division 57 A O H to plan a smoke talk and entertainment for the sick members fund. A committee including Patrick McQuade T W Walsh P J Feeney W P Mansfield P Trimlett and Andrew Mahoney was named. Guests from other divisions attended to witness 10 new members initiated with a September meeting scheduled at 8 p m.
In Bloomington Illinois August 25 Judge L O Fagleton hears a probate question over whether a county officer may serve a summons on an unborn child in the estate of Samuel K Witherell. The widow received the papers and a guardian objects that the summons cannot bind the unborn child.
A New York court ruled that a man's face is personal property and cannot be used in advertising without consent. Thomas Edison sued a patent medicine firm for using his likeness to promote a cure all product. The decision protects individuals from having their faces exploited for profit without permission.
Short dialogue in Boston catechism form mocks delayed telegrams and strikes. It notes no telegram service due to a strike and a busy line. The rail line is not yet running and walking is suggested as an option with a blessing.
A man named G Horatio Punk enters City Hall to pay a poll tax but cannot be found in records. Clerk and Mr Scollard investigate the anomaly as Punk insists on paying his taxes. Punk presents a $600 bill and demands payment of his past dues, prompting Scollard to faint. Moral: some men do not recognize insult.
Funeral services for ex representative Arthur Clark were held at his Washington street home conducted by Samuel Dexter Lodge I O F with Albert Wragg and Henry Bingham reading the ritual. Burial followed at Brookdale Cemetery with pallbearers from Constellation Lodge F and A M and Samuel Dexter Lodge I O O F.
Paris reports the Association of Dancing Masters distributed thousands of surveys to gauge if dancing spurs marriage. Statistics claim 97 percent of German marriages, 85 percent in Switzerland, 83 in France, 80 in America, and lower rates across nations including England, Italy, Russia, and Egypt, with variances by country.
Colonel James W Meagher of New York City was found dead near the United States Ink Company plant in Stamford. The medical examiner ruled death from heart disease. He resided at 75 Madison Avenue New York and leaves a family.
The column offers a sedate mood for the day with cautions about stairs elevators and crowded streets. It notes Melrose street extension work advancing and promises a pleasant future for the cityscape when finished. Deputy Han scom nears return and Lincoln painting at the State House draws visitors.
Senator Lodge addressed the Franco American Club in French at Wonderland. He prepared with college French books and spoke accurately. Amid social news, Col. Charles H. Ingraham and family summered at Marblehead Neck, with plans to return to Philadelphia after militia observations in Framingham.
In a stormy night on a cliff, an old man and Mandy discover a tiny golden curl among letters from a son believed lost. David reveals his forgiveness years overdue, and a lifeboat rescue returns Jack and his wife and child to seek pardon.
A short verse from Beatrice V. Benton age 16 expresses gratitude to her father with lines about joy sorrow and nightly goodnight kiss. The piece emphasizes a stable loving parental figure and affection in a personal voice.
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