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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
10
The Post Publishing Company announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with terms for different durations. Contact details include Boston offices at 259 Washington Street and Main, with payment guidance and notices about discontinuation on expiration.
The Brookline man Norman H. White quips that Senator Lodge is a tireless tariff reformer who seeks reciprocity with Canada and free raw material. White portrays Lodge as a progressive of the progressives, challenging protected privilege and siding with the common people.
Chief Mooney of the Mayor's information bureau criticizes the Park Street subway platform for its extreme hazard at the loading end where cars are filled. The four to five foot wide strip crowds during rush hours with tracks jammed, risking panic or a fatal accident.
A large delegation of about 1000 farmers travels to Ottawa to urge Premier Laurier to pursue free trade in agricultural implements and relief for hardware articles. They argue tariff protection skews prices and hurts both foreigners and domestic buyers, urging reciprocity and a Washington march to spur congressional action.
The report notes an insinuation from Washington that hides behind a veneer of assurance about the matter in question. Officials imply a cautious stance while signaling readiness to act, without detailing specifics.
The piece argues no act apportioning Congressmen will pass this session due to many states electing Democratic legislatures. It warns of possible GOP redistricting schemes and parliamentary obstruction if a bill were to be reported. Emphasizes Democrats should thwart tricks and push timely action.
President Taft elevates Edward Douglas White of Louisiana to Chief Justice, breaking a long standing precedent. The pick is praised for courage and liberal, people friendly rulings, notably on the income tax. Taft is hailed for nonpartisan selections, making a Democrat Chief Justice.
The Rhode Island senator Bristow clash over rubber schedules reveals Aldrich and family owned 340 shares of United States Rubber Company stock worth over 36000 dollars. The World exposed the stock link via a shareholder list, undermining the claim of no pecuniary interest and hinting at possible dishonesty in high offices.
The census shows nearly 1,000,000 immigrants annually, about 9,000,000 in ten years, with a net population gain of around 6,000,000 from immigration. Native births rise, not decline, as Massachusetts reports 84,039 births and 1,236 deaths in 1909, and a marriage rate of one every 55 people.
A letter chain lists Santa’s preferred gifts by initials from A to Z and asks what Santa likes best. A bowler responds with a humorous self described expert claim, offering lessons at the Touraine and a small wager to spice games.
The Rev. Thomas T. Gasson S. J., chaplain of Erin Court Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, will make his first official visit to the court meeting at St Rose Hall Worcester street. Pioneer members will attend and a program of exercises has been prepared by the committee on good of the order.
An excerpt from The Courtship of Miles Standish III The Lovers Errand describes Alden's forest walk and inner conflict between love and duty. He laments relinquishing joy and questions whether his devotion has led astray, calling his heart deceitful and honoring a harsh cross.
Services for Phillips Brooks 75th anniversary held at St Pauls Church with Rev Henry Sylvester Nash delivering the address. Catholic Club meets at St John the Evangelists clergy house with papers on missions and talks by Rev Charles N Field and Rev Philip Rhinelander. Rev Winthrop Peabody named curate at All Saints Episcopal Ashmont and Rev W R Lane wraps up campaign at Dudley Street Baptist. Boston Methodist Social Union plans December Park Street vestry meeting. Homer Hulbert and George Heber Jones to speak on the Eastern Situation and Korea connections.
Paragraphs review the season’s fashion shifts with a square flat bolster muff replacing the old curved style. Dark belts with long oval or square buckles gain, coats stay straight and ample, net or metalized bodices appear, long fur trimmed scarves, fur bands on cravats, and silver jewelry rising in prominence among well dressed women.
Isaac Paine, 69, of 93 St Botolph street, died in a Boylston street store after taking ill as doctor arrived. report notes sudden illness and medical response.
The medical examiner, Leary, was notified and pronounced the death due to heart failure. No other details are provided in the fragment, but the official determination attributes the cause to heart failure.
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