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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
6
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The 1907 Massachusetts Legislature begins organization with the confirmed list of presiding officials. The Governor's inaugural address tomorrow will hint at the coming legislative scope, notably taxation, insurance, and observance of the Lord's Day.
Congress returns after recess to consider boosting pay for Senators and Representatives, with a Senate plan favoring a 50 percent raise. The piece argues current salaries are adequate for modest living in Washington and warns against expanding pay for Vice President, Speaker, and Cabinet members.
The article argues that even if no one is harmed and policyholders gain over $150,000, unlawful deluding entries are criminal. Motives do not matter. violation of the law carries up to five years in prison. Respectable insiders must face consequences to uphold the legal framework.
Two men named Perkins and Fairchild face an indictment for forgery in the third degree related to false entries in the books of the New York Life Insurance Company. The case centers on alleged misstatements in financial records and the prosecution seeks lawful penalties.
The pure food act and denatured alcohol law quietly began operation yesterday. Government enforcement is not yet organized and dealers hold stock, but the moral effect may push compliance. Permits for denatured alcohol are limited and strict rules require effort to meet the law’s demands.
The Massachusetts Legislature opens with a push to cancel the Boston and Albany railroad lease to the New York Central in a bid by Senator James H. Vahey. A petition argues the lessee’s service harms Massachusetts interests through poor management and discrimination, calling for a drastic remedy and a protective act by the Commonwealth.
In 1906 Boston received a total of 56,866,136 tons of coal via all routes, including 1,659,679 tons of anthracite and 4,206,457 tons of bituminous coal. By sea domestic 1,630,674 tons and sea foreign 658,072 tons. Rail and other routes accounted for 87,251 tons.
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk argues 1907 holds great opportunities, noting Rockefeller’s pessimism as overstated. The piece contrasts old times with modern gains, mentions airships, a pure food law, and a 23 battleship build, closing with praise for local entertainers O'Meara and Moran.
A humorous rural column mocks farm life with a skit titled The Last Word and jokes about two telephones, rural free lunch, and farm cash flow. It urges farmers to plan the season, boost poultry and cow production, and warns against summer boarders.
The port of Boston witnessed 1600 foreign arrivals in 1906 including 1128 steamships, nine ships, 20 barks, three brigs, 431 schooners, three tugs and two barges. The total shows an increase of nearly 100 vessels from the previous year.
Readers from Newton Cambridge Chelsea and Back Bay ask if staying home reading Bible sleeping late and even repairing a car on Sunday could lead to arrest under the Sunday blue laws. The editor notes uncertainty and invites official guidance.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association opened its second term on Monday evening. The rooms were crowded with old students and new registrants. Enrolment this year exceeds last year by about 200 and will reach around 1700 men, with strong interest in real estate and accounting courses.
A column recalls Henry M. Rogers gifting Mr. Sothern a historic fan linked to Mrs. Vincent and stage history. It notes Alfred W. Brown’s health recovery and Boston customs role, city officials’ cordial meeting, a sailor athlete candidate, Captain Dugan’s detective work, New Year resolutions amid a street scene, and tax revenue gains at Boston port surpassing 1905.
A Miss Champagne advice column letter from Lillian an 85 year old woman who has dated a man over 50 for seven years asks if he loves her. She disagrees on marriage he wants to travel she prefers home. The columnist cautions love should inspire commitment and cautions against ongoing travel with an uncommitted partner.
A weary financier battles narcotic reliance after a failed romance with Elein Flein and a dangerous deal. He dreams of suicide by the river but awakens to Johnson's early morning calls and finds hope for renewal.
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