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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
6
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The nation awaits President elect Taft’s cabinet choices with Knox of Pennsylvania tipped for the State Department. Knox, a leading jurist with broad experience in international affairs, is praised for his qualifications and for advocating the American idea abroad.
Modern science has greatly improved ocean travel showing passenger and freight lines reach ports reliably. A steamship arriving five days late still shows resilience and safety, underscoring a century of merchant marine progress and trust in water transit over land travel.
President-elect Taft speaks at the Ohio Society banquet urging a thorough tariff overhaul to relieve consumers. He warns a cosmetic revision breaks trust with voters and would invite accountability if the promise is not kept, stressing the need for substantial reform.
The speaker notes the aim to keep Republican backing from trusts and monopolies through tariff policy. If the new President truly favors the people, some relief may be possible.
The piece notes a Christmas pause in Congress and the White House feud. It urges a negotiated settlement, suggesting expulsion for proven corrupt members and warning against broader vilification of the body. It also reports Pullman Car Company manager defense of upper berths and a humorous rebuttal.
Boston and New York laymen coordinate funding for a nationwide campaign reaching from ocean to ocean. Conferences in cities with populations over 35 000 will lead to a world meeting in Edinburgh 1910, with Boston aiming to raise 5000 of 20000 total.
A fragment from a song on modern gang life and social strain. A young man and his girlfriend ride a trolley then face a fare shortage, revealing cash as a lifeline. A city clerk endures toil and privation, seeking brief relief in summer but still struggles to save.
A playful piece by Grub Crawler from Brockton Massachusetts on tadpoles. It playfully contrasts tadpoles with frogs dogs and cats noting a prehensile tail and a bite that supposedly yields a toadstool. It ends with a humorous self deprecating note about its knowledge of tadpoles.
A humorous exchange centers on a man’s achievements versus a wife’s expectations. The colloquial remark mirrors a newspaper column’s witty tone about domestic life and shared duties.
A light dialogue between Mrs Newed and Mrs Oldwed reveals playful views on marriage. Mrs Newed notes Tom seems different after three months, while Mrs Oldwed jokes that a year from now he may be another man.
Formal opening planned for the Boston City Club on Beacon Street with addresses and Apollo Club music. Also mentions Maude Adams performing at Harvard next June, Frohman selecting armor in Berlin, and various social notes including Miss Frances Weyner’s birthday party and movements of public figures in Boston society.
The Rev. Dr. M. W. Hamma formerly of Baltimore Md has donated $60000 to Wit tenberg College. This increases his total contributions to the institution to more than $200000.
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