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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
6
The Boston Post announces subscription costs for various terms and formats, notes mail handling and advance payment requirements, and includes a boilerplate about delivery and office contacts. It also contains an editorial blurb praising coast service workers as everyday heroes.
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah argued in his defense with complacent confidence that he would retain the seat, a result seen as part of Hanna's political bargain. The piece ponders what the late Senator would say if his voice could be heard.
Figures compiled by a trustworthy source report 375 deaths and over 600 injuries from railroad wrecks in six months. The author notes harsh weather and celestial portents as factors but emphasizes the high fatality rate amid a population of 80 060 000 relying on trains.
The Bureau of Statistics in Washington reports a drop in champagne imports for 1906. The cause is unclear possibly beer replacement or taste educated toward Pacific coast still wines. Despite the dip, annual imports equal about one quart per twenty people, a modest slump overall.
Congress passes a bill authorizing the President to convene an international conference to regulate alien emigration to the United States. While touted as reducing conflicts exemplified by the Japanese case, the practical aim is to secure a treaty recognizing U S rights to strict immigration control.
Captain Calhoun and crew of Gay Flood station voyage to recover crash victims from Larch mount wreck. Their boat vanished 200 feet offshore as a gale and snow closed in. volunteers covered patrol at night. They returned safely, ending a perilous incident in lifesaving work.
A legislative hearing on the Post petition seeks equalization of telephone rates and improved service in Boston. Citizens argue the public utility deserves regulation for reciprocal benefit, citing extensive support for the petition and anticipated strong attendance from residents and witnesses.
The legislature is urged to adopt a state wide height limit for new buildings outside Boston. A Springfield backed bill would set a standard of one and a half times street width with maximums of 100 feet in cities and 80 feet in towns, counting street set backs and widest street. The rule aims for health, light, air, and aesthetic harmony amid rapid suburban growth.
A Boston paper mocks John S. Brown and Co for gifting Massachusetts legislators bronchial traches. It argues lawmakers speak freely without aids and questions what a hyoid is, suggesting the traches are unnecessary and humorous.
The President offers no action on Governor Guilds Massachusetts memorial, stating it deserves serious consideration by Congress. He will not call Congress to a special session, and Massachusets optimistic note about being ahead of the procession is noted, though the national path remains unchanged.
Rev. Dr. Varnum A. Cooper resigns after 21 years as superintendent of the Home for Little Wanderers in West Newton street. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1873 and has led the institution since 1886, visiting many New England cities and towns to promote its work.
Boston railroad commissioners recommend shields under the L road at City and Thompson squares to stop debris and rain from hitting waiting passengers. The plan follows complaints raised by Representative Teecling and aims to improve comfort during rain while eight car trains are phased in over the next year.
The article notes W G Gilmore of the Annie Russell company at Hollis as Snug in A Midsummer Night's Dream and recounts social happenings. It mentions veterans at Faneuil Hall, a Shriners meeting with 142 new initiates, and local police and civic life. It also covers Brookline swimmer Jett Toppan, Brookline High School girls field hockey, and bank openings in Water Street.
Miss Hathburn a sixtyish lace-mender recalls her youth while sewing a torn bridal veil for Mildred Jameson. The scene frames a quiet pre-wedding moment as memories surge and she drifts into a reflective, almost dreamlike reverie.
Today at Shuman's Corner a sale of ladies' petti coats features about 50 items. The coats come in black lavender gray and brown with typical prices of 2.75 and 2.50 cut to 1.95 for today's sale.
A reader asks if it is proper to approach a young woman who speaks to him. Mildred Champagne replies that he should greet her, ask for her name and residence, and mention his steady job and desire for a serious relationship.
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