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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
6
Daily issue dated December 26 1907 from Post Publishing Co Boston lists issue number 75 volume 189 and office address at 259 Washington Street.
Rates listed for Daily One Jeei pestansy Ges with six months at 1.50, three months at .75, one month at .25. The Sunday Post prices are one year 2.50, six months 1.26, three months 0.65.
Due to higher postal charges to the Dominion of Canada, subscription prices are listed for the Daily Post at 1 month 50 cents, 6 months 3 dollars, 1 year 6 dollars. Sunday Post at 9 cents per copy. All money sent at sender's risk. no cash. Payments by check or money order to Post Publishing Company. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration. Editor Grozier.
The article notes six months of Boylston street closure for bridge repairs on the Boston & Albany line. Merchants fear loss as street traffic and elevated rail service would be disrupted. City officials consider relocating the elevated road to avoid prolonged disruption.
The Day After notes a joyful Christmas in Boston with Salvation Army donors, volunteer Santa Clauses handling the Post's mail, and church groups aiding children. It foresees continued generosity beyond the season and cites the saying the poor he have always with you.
Secretary Taft will speak to the Boston Merchants' Club on Monday about the Philippines. He has indicated it will take at least one generation, possibly two, to fit Filipinos for self government and raises questions about Congress fixing a distant date to grant autonomy.
Edward R. Warren of the American Free Art League confirms a bill to repeal the Dingley tariff on art imports will be reintroduced this session. Myron E. Pierce will oversee advocacy while the league, backed by leaders in education and professions, pursues educational aims despite opposition from Joseph G. Cannon.
The denatured alcohol tax exemption has not boosted industrial production or lowered prices. Only about 10 distilleries in the United States produce for industrial use, barrel lots selling at about 36 cents a gallon, far above Germany where 70 000 farm distilleries yield 27 cents. Differences in lamp and motor use and development of distilling tech are noted, with optimism that American invention may improve the industry.
The column condemns a fatal hit and run on Columbus Avenue. It notes that high powered cars threaten public safety and urges strict enforcement of Boston speed limits. The piece stresses offenders must face consequences and take responsibility for deadly accidents.
Observant Citizens note holiday bustle in Boston with Santa like signs from gloves to muff and a thriving Tremont Theatre season finale. A new Waltham swimming pool and adjacent meeting space excite businessmen as Boston College plans a central near reservoir campus expansion.
Frederick H. Bates, 50, station agent at Sterling Junction for the Boston and Maine and former Selectman for four years, served two years as a State Representative, and was a 32 degree Mason. He died early this morning of pneumonia leaving a widow and one son.
A witty column titled What the Sphinx Says features Newton Newkirk offering quips on gender and folly. The piece centers on a provocative quote about a woman and a man, framed as light commentary.
A sensational clash over Princess Dagmar’s wedding garment unfolds as King Frederick objects to the German garter custom. The Kaiser fires back with a fiery reply and reveals family traditions while Dagmar weighs duty and love for Dalby.
A terse rhyme labeling a man as having a self cocking temper who misses the bulls eyes.
A light exchange between a couple in Brighton Massachusetts unfolds with a playful insult and a witty reply. Claire M. C. notes the vignette ending with a clever retort about lemon squeezing.
A reader asks how to handle loving a girl who is already with another man. Mildred Champagne suggests the girl decide, demand frankness from her, and reveal feelings to all involved so the other man learns his position. If genuine preference exists, openness prevents harm and confusion.
A coal train blocked the southern division at Cross street Somerville for over two hours last night. Cars attached to an outward bound freight train left the tracks beneath the bridge causing traffic stoppage. No injuries reported, but train service was delayed for nearly three hours.
In a poignant scene a girl shares a Christmas tale with Marion about a rose lady and a missing rose lady child. A little messenger, sent to Mr Jack, asks him to visit Santa to reunite with the rose lady as the story ends with a hopeful, heavenly smile.
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