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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with annual and short-term options. It lists prices for various terms and provides office address and telephone numbers for subscriptions and contact.
A discussion notes rising transatlantic teamship rates and suggests an interoceanic commission with authority similar to the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb ruinous charges. With international consent such regulation may be possible and could come later.
The Aldermen yesterday elected John T. Priest as city clerk with commendation from public opinion. Priest is a Civil War veteran and long time in the office, seen as capable and nonpartisan, and the Common Council is urged to confirm the choice. If he accepts, he should be elected after withdrawing his recent negative.
The passage defends Hon John N Cole, noting his effort to have deserving youths listed as students to enjoy railroad reduced fares. It suggests any legal violation would be technical and portrays his acts as benevolent, not self serving. The remark predicts possible political gains rather than harm.
A Senate bill by Burnham proposes a rural parcels post at special rates for dry goods drugs books and merchandise with size and weight limits. The plan serves residents on rural routes and excludes distant mail order houses aiming to aid the more than 15 million people served by rural free delivery. The move follows increases in express company minimum rates and seeks broader general welfare through enhanced communication.
The piece argues that protection standards are underestimating risks and that the nation trails European countries. It urges immediate action to accelerate reforms and close the gap in safeguarding rights and safety.
The letter argues it is improper for a sitting president to influence his successor and extend influence beyond office. It contrasts public duty with the notion of perpetuity, noting Roosevelt’s stance on succession and urging reliance on the people to decide future policy. It labels the third term as incompatible with republican principles.
The Post argues Mayor Hibbard is mistaken in opposing a union printer as superintendent of the city printing plant. It cites sixteen years of union chief editors at its own composing room, asserting union loyalty never harmed city service and that the best qualified workers come from union ranks.
An Illinois member of Congress plans a Boston based canvass to back Speaker Cannon for the Republican nomination. The piece laments Cannon’s veto and its harm to New England including forest reserves and tariff matters, concluding that no one in New England wants Cannon.
John J Driscoll of Ward 9 clarifies at the last meeting he did not advocate for or against the badges but voted in the interests of new members. He asserts Ellery H Clark is a personal friend and rejects visits to state or city institutions, until necessary.
A fragmented verse reflects midwinter mood and longing for home and hearth. The speaker contrasts cold winds with memories of warmth, music, and a beloved presence, urging focus on the current home rather than distant pleasures. The excerpt is attributed to T. A. Daly in a Catholic Standard and Tinier column.
In the All Sorts column Newton Newkirk recounts Gladys proposing a wedding on Feb 7 with a license a cop and a parson. The editor delays, Gladys hints at marrying anyone, and a flirtatious exchange ends with Gladys eloping to Chelsea-by-the-Water with Joe Cone while Newkirk jokes about the couple’s escapades and asks readers to drop in incognito.
The excerpt critiques a person who keeps his feet on the desk for prolonged periods, implying a disdainful view of such posture and behavior.
A West Fitchburg man lighting a candle to end his night found the flame frozen by extreme cold. After breaking the candle to extinguish it he left it near his window. The sun melted the frozen flame the next day causing the candle to flare and ignite the house, burning it to the ground with a $2500 loss and no insurance.
The English High School class of 1873 plans an 85th anniversary celebration at Young's Hotel next Saturday evening with bachelors as guests of honor. Walter L. Dean assists with decorations featuring bachelor emblems. Thomas J. Barry heads a planning group amid rumors of visiting show people attending.
Railroad engineers unveil plans for a $20,000,000 Union transportation terminal at Van Ness Avenue and Market Street in San Francisco. The station would consolidate all railroads interurban lines and subways.
Lawyers for the Marsh Field estate and the city and county tax commissioners have reached a compromise finalizing one million dollars as the tax due from 1901 through 1905 in a long running dispute.
Advice column letters discuss trust and fidelity in a seven to eight month relationship. The writer questions if she should remain loyal after discovering her partner had contact with other girls and values honesty over romance. The assistant equates deceit to knavery and urges self respect and clear boundaries.
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