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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1907
Page
6
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Navy defeated Army in Philadelphia to close the season. The piece notes improved character and popularity due to rule changes, records eleven fatally and 99 seriously injured, mostly among preparatory and other school players, and calls for continued safety improvements.
The Jamestown centennial show closes with a $2.5 million deficit and only $900,000 repaid on a national loan. Grounds valued at $5 million may yield some recovery from sale. The event drew poor public response, harming local hotels and transportation, prompting questions about future World Fairs and a Seattle project with backing.
Senator Fora ker formally declares his bid for the Republican nomination for president. He declines re election to the Senate to wage a stronger fight against the Roosevelt Taft programme. He criticizes Roosevelt over the Brownsville affair and links the Stepburn rate bill to financial disturbances.
Senator Foraker’s remarks illustrate a fractured Republican scene in Ohio. He criticizes Taft alignment with the President and warns against diminishing the Senate’s honor by making it a mere instrument to enforce others’ decrees. The party remains divided with several dissenters likely to oppose a Taft favorite son designation.
Postmaster General Meyer outlines plans for a parcels post expansion to eleven pounds and detailed postal savings banks aimed at absorbing money sent home by immigrants. Proposals include deposits in dollars with 2 percent interest, government deposits via state banks, and banks paying 2.5 percent. Uncle Joe Cannon blocks the idea.
The Sixtieth Congress convenes in Washington to elect Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois as Speaker. The outcome shapes all future action, guiding votes and agendas, with currency reform and tariff plans fading as the session begins.
A reader argues that city concerts featuring small ensembles and operatic works fail to educate the public. He criticizes inconsistent attendance, cornet solos, and rough performances, urging offerings that truly elevate mass musical taste.
The author argues that a nightmare’s gender varies with its content. A nightmare with a woman is feminine, regardless of her behavior, and a dream featuring men is masculine. If the nightmare centers on wooden Indians or dangerous cliffs, it becomes neuter.
A reader Genevieve McGungile asks if Mr. Lawson wrote Alice in Wonderland. The reply: no, Lawson did not write that work. he is linked to The System in Blunderland and is a rising Boston figure viewed as having strong enemies yet potential. The note invites a meeting with Lawson.
A reader asks where a goat's seat of emotions lies and the editor confesses uncertainty. They suggest asking someone more knowledgeable, note the writer jokes about spelling and mock confrontation if misused, and invite a formal apology by registered mail.
A terse line notes that business has much hot air and also some cold drafts, implying fluctuating conditions or opinions in commerce. The fragment hints at contrasts in market sentiment and practical realities facing traders.
Prince Poniatowski, director of several French banks, spent days in Washington examining currency conditions. He held multiple meetings with the Secretary of the Treasury and had a one hour audience with President Roosevelt.
Dr. Hiram Bingham of Yale University donates a large library collection on South America. The set, about 4000 volumes, focuses on events and affairs during revolutionary periods across South American states.
Observant Citizens Edward J. Boyle and Thomas F. Boyle of Boyle Brothers depart for Leeburg Georgia with their bird dog Ted dy to hunt quail wild turkeys ducks and deer. A Boston merchant Joseph Killion suffers a finger tip loss after a trap door falls on his hand. A Woburn policeman carves wooden boats for two boys in a light moment. Congressman Samuel W McCall lives at Myopia road Winchester when away in Washington.
A list contrasts seven modern marvels such as the Lusi tania steamship the Singer Building transatlantic telegraph the war airship electric locomotive Edisons cement house and the camera phonograph with ancient wonders including the pyramids the Colossus of Rhodes Hanging Gardens of Babylon the statue of Zeus the Pharos at Alexandria the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and Diana's Temple at Ephesus.
Chief Inspector of Licenses Simon from New York drew attention among cattle punchers on ocean going ships leaving the port. Boston shipping agents say his visits twice a year could end brokers fleece of immigrants. A Roxbury High School alumni reunion featured cheering for each class, especially the class of 1933, during the banquet.
A reader responds to Mildred Champagne's discussion of a financially unequal marriage. The writer argues that having the wife's money need not doom happiness, citing past efforts to build homes and valuing the woman's provision of comforts. He advises the young man to marry and accept the offer in good faith.
A reader asks for advice on a suitable Christmas gift for a young lady, noting tender feelings and possible engagement. The columnist suggests buying a ring at Christmas to combine a gift with a future milestone and save money for furnishing a flat.
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