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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
6
The February 6 1908 issue lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday Post editions. It notes Canada rate increases and provides mailing office contact details with publisher B A Grozier urging subscribers to pay to avoid discontinuation.
In New York Mr Bryan answers that the President bears only partial blame for the panic, arguing the fault lies in slow action to curb trusts and watered stock whose depreciation sparked the crisis. The remark draws praise as a keen, generous assessment.
Hon E Moody Boynton seeks extension of his Boston to Fall River railroad franchise after a protracted push to test a revolutionary rail concept. The inventor faces a setback as Rail Commissioners doubt patents worth half a million. He vows to press the case to the Supreme Court hoping for a favorable ruling and a long-sought bicycle road trial.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia reports a lack of orders has forced 10 000 men off since December. Weekly output dropped from about 60 locomotives to 20 as the firm winds down remaining work, while other industries show tentative signs of recovery. Scranton plants meanwhile recall 1000 workers after a month of idleness.
The Finance Commission told the Mayor that the city could save from 91 000 to 38 698 by switching from incandescent lighting under current terms. The commission called the present charges outrageous and urged immediate contract cancellation and a fairer service agreement with the street lighting firm. The company reportedly agrees to cancel under current terms and seek a more reasonable contract.
The Finance Commission estimates extortion from the city at 48006 dollars per year, noting potential future figures and impacts on city finances.
Senator Stone proposes a Philippine program allowing a five year transition before delivery to Filipinos and urges negotiations with other powers to neutralize the islands under independent rule with U S protection, arguing autonomy reduces future costs and trouble.
The editorial argues for transparency in the Long Island institutions supervision matter. It urges public disclosure of evidence suggesting possible irregularities by Superintendent English, calling for direct, definite allegations and potential legal action if warranted, while condemning secrecy.
John T. Priest withdraws as candidate for Boston city clerk leaving a partisan contest. For decades Priest has effectively served as city clerk through his role as assistant, guiding operations with fairness and familiarity. The outcome hinges on party control of the Aldermen and council, not the individual appointee.
The Countess of Yarmouth, now Alice Thaw, has obtained a court decree nullifying her English marriage. The article notes a string of marriages between American heiresses and European aristocracy and argues such unions often end in scandal and loss of dignity.
Miss Bessie McLean daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald McLean of 186 Lenox Avenue will wed Lieutenant William A Dallam of the 122nd Infantry U S A at 4 30 p m March 8 at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York.
A reader from Winter Hill Mass thanks the Post for its coverage of Ben Hilliard of Barn Landing Vermont found dead near his home. The letter praises the paper for its interest and prints of his case, stating it gained subscribers and lifelong readers.
A humorous missive from Edythe Estelle Eggnogg in New Rochelle New York responds to All Sorts editor Newton Newkirk about office behavior and private secretary duties. The playful letter critiques name mispronunciations and bachelor year anxieties while offering lighthearted help in the sanctum. The reader question references a prior discussion of rude office conduct and pays satirical homage to local column tone.
A Cambridge correspondent notes a Hickory Corners maker selling straight post-holes for 25 cents. The Crooked Post-Hole Company offers custom crooked holes, requiring a special last to bend the pliant hole. If crookedness is desired, heat a straight hole and bend it though at risk of weakening the wood.
A fragment notes a man allegedly losing his mental balance after his financial loss, reflecting distress linked to financial troubles. The readable sentence hints at personal impact without detailing names or places.
A letter from Millicent of the G B G Sewing Club in Chelsea Massachusetts invites Newt to Friday evening sewing meetings. The note mentions a seven member girls club, plans to bring crochet work, tea and Nabisco wafers, and a humorous aside about chocolate eclairs. The editor signs off with a postscript asking about Copenhagen after luncheon.
The Observant Citizen reports the Central Club of Jamaica Plain will hold its annual ladies night at Central Congregational Church with speaker Francis Hutubis Jr discussing Public Spirit in Massachusetts. Music by Misses Folsom and Tuttle.
A plain, self effacing girl grows to adulthood feeling unseen by peers. An honest husband offers a home and a little daughter Myra. The child falls ill and in her final hours proclaims the stepmother the beautifullest mamma in the hole world, granting her long awaited reward.
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