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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
6
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The piece notes a traditional New England winter bringing frost and storms and urges the well housed to aid the less fortunate. It calls for practical help such as coal, warm clothing, and other seasonal garments to ease hardship and foster community solidarity.
The Interior Department reports total U.S. pension payments of 3 598 015 723 to veterans and dependents. Ninety percent of this covers Civil War claims, with current-year pensions at 140 000 000 largely for Civil War vets. The piece argues the nation has honored these veterans with support and employment preference.
The Finance Commission recommends immediate unpaid discharge of Superintendent English at the Long Island Almshouse and Hospital, complicating a preexisting dispute. The move risks a tough position for the new Mayor, who was expected to approve a gentler retirement to avoid a public hearing.
The Finance Commission urges the Mayor to discharge Superintendent English contrary to trustees’ decision. The Mayor is asked to ignore the agreement with English and delay, while trustees planned a smooth retirement to avoid unnecessary trouble and delays.
The burning of the steamer St Cuthbert off Nova Scotia last Sunday led to a dramatic rescue by the Cymric of the White Star line. Lifeboat after lifeboat saved crew under perilous seas as the chief officer led and even rode in the rescue boat. The act is hailed as heroic and may earn him a captaincy in recognition of leadership and courage.
A Massachusetts debate on including wood pulp in the free list warns that tariffs protect forests but drive Canadians to pulp exports. The piece argues a 15 percent ad valorem Dingley tax harms paper supply and threatens forest destruction, urging broader free trade support.
Julia Ward Howe urges woman suffrage in Massachusetts while acknowledging it remains a campaign of education. She notes that only a fraction of eligible women have voted for school committee, and questions whether a general demand to remove sex qualifications exists despite ethical arguments in favor.
A movement began in Johannesburg on February 4 to boycott Asiatic traders and all employers of Asiatics following recent anti Asiatic agitation in the Transvaal.
Readers urge famed detective Stealthy Steve to write his life story though supporters warn his adventures are astonishing. Lynn Massachusetts readers challenge publishers to coax the King of Detectives into a rough draft detailing perilous exploits and daily grit.
A fragmentary note records a quip about busy telephone lines at both ends. The remark mentions a stenographer and a Harold, hinting at humorous backstage chatter during a small gathering.
A humorous letter from Andrew Square in Boston recounts slang filled stories about theatre outings Winter romances and odd remarks. The writer mentions neighbors a gardener catnip caterpillars and a whistling buoy and ends with a playful sign off to Mr Newkirk.
A collage of brief items covers theater rhymes by Richard Carle, a lesson on a West Indian magic cane, watch power by a Boston jeweler, Cambridge editor Harry Mahoney’s Shakespeare roots, a South Boston alumni reunion, Melrose pickpocket alarm, East Boston ferry shifts, Dedham District Court dressmakers, and Boston & Albany rail saves for Chief Letherman and the naturalization bureau chief Lawrence Letherman notes.
A young woman, 18, writes to Mildred Champagne seeking guidance after discovering her boyfriend with another woman. The note asks if his actions were fair and urges cautious trust while advising to avoid nagging and to give him the benefit of the doubt.
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