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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
6
Daily issue of the Post Publishing Co dated December 10 1907 from Boston Massachusetts. No. 61 in issue 189 volume.
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An editorial urges all voters to support Dr. David D. Scannell and James P. Magenis in today’s election to continue the current administration of Boston schools. It appeals to parents and all stakeholders to reject partisan politics and uphold the board’s nonpartisan record.
A fortnight remains until the holiday, and crowds fill streets and shops. The weather is fair and skies clear as retailers report a broad, elaborate display of gifts. Early shopping is praised to avoid the end of season crush and ensure comfort.
The New York Tribune reopens a tale of a $5,000,000 pool to defeat Roosevelt in the Republican nominating convention. The story cites a senator and alleges wealthy backers aim to curb Roosevelt influence, with disbursement efficiency depending on the chosen agent.
The passage argues a fund under five million dollars was used to mold the Republican convention and secure a Congress that favored trusts, claiming a larger sum today would raise prices for Southern delegates or expose disbursing incompetence. It cites Tom Reed as defeated and asserts political influence hinged on money and tariffs.
The piece urges Boston residents to vote with conscience, weigh evidence, and resist race or religious prejudice. It names three candidates FitzGerald Hibbard Coulthurst, favors Hibbard over Coulthurst, and says if Fitzgerald is not chosen vote for Hibbard. It emphasizes the voter as jury and calls for a strong, well considered verdict.
A report on Professor Alexander Graham Bell's tetrahedral kite experiment with Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge aboard a tugboat above Bras d Or waters. The piece discusses the challenges of motor power for sustained flight and whether a kite can fly free of ground attachment, doubting the first ascent without tether.
In New York City City Hall a nimble woman asks Policeman Phil Lips about marriage licenses. He says the new law takes effect January 1 and licenses cost one dollar. She explains her happiness ties to leap year next year.
The Rev. Leonidas B. Baldwin age 73 a retired Episcopal clergyman died at his New Haven home after a short illness. He formerly served as rector in New Britain after assignments in Boston Skeene New Hampshire and Maryland and was a Trinity College graduate.
Northbound elevated trains were delayed about an hour yesterday after an Atlantic avenue train between Pleasant and Boylston streets suffered a wheel lock on the front track. Passengers were unaware of the incident until instructed to move to the rear cars for return to Pleasant street.
An earnest winter health advisory urges immediate medical care for flu like symptoms and pneumonia risk. It warns against delaying treatment, notes rising temperatures and doctor shortages, and emphasizes calling a physician early to avoid fatal consequences.
The speaker recalls his wife objecting to his late return for dinner after he planned to bring his stenographer home to finish letters. The remark ends with a cynical aside about wives.
A reader asks if a “nolly wog” loses part of its name when shedding its tail and what term remains. The All Sorts editor invites public input, joking about the puzzle and the process of answering in a playful newspaper tone.
A collection of wry maxims on frugality, truth, marriage, wills, elopement, barbers, honesty, self deception, and social rituals. The piece wields irony to reflect on manners and propriety in everyday life.
A Boston pageant of light social chatter features Mayor Fitzgerald and wit about daily affairs. It recalls Dr Hopper and Prof Pitt jokes, Cobden Sandersons in town, a Dorchester lad with a stick, and upcoming charity and court anecdotes from Back Bay to Dudley Street.
Timkins notes the secrecy of DeJones after Simkins asks for explanation. Timkins claims DeJones mailed a souvenir postcard this morning marked Personal, suggesting private intent or intent to conceal.
A letter-writer aged 80 rejects romantic fantasies and asks if she should marry a wealthy 50 year old family friend. The columnist counsels practical happiness over idealized romance, noting true contentment comes from a reliable, loving partner rather than a handsome hero.
IL Tullgren, assistant manager for A. E. Johnson & Co., Boston, replies to a Sunday issue claim about King Oscar II. He argues that Adolph Cohen is not a Swede but a Danish Hebrew and thus not a valid representative of Boston Swedes.
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