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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
6
The January 3 1907 issue of the Post publishing company bulletin announces daily subscription rates and office contact details. It lists pricing for daily weekly and monthly terms and notes payment in advance and discontinuation on expiration. Editor and publisher is E A Grozier.
The piece ridicules District Attorney Moran for seeking O Meara’s removal over perceived gaps in Sunday law knowledge. It argues for sensible enforcement aligned with decency and order. A legislative committee will soon report revisions to the Sunday laws, seen as a worthwhile effort.
The State Senate introduced a measure to cancel the Boston and Albany lease to the New York Central. Critics question legal authority, while proponents argue the move relieves a public burden despite shareholders’ fixed 8 percent returns and high per share value.
The stockholders reap benefits while users face declining service and deteriorating equipment. The speaker argues the distribution is unfair and calls for rectifying the issue, even if it means breaking the lease.
A Massachusetts bill by Senator Vahey seeks to abolish capital punishment for first degree murder by replacing it with imprisonment. The measure asks voters at the next annual state election to approve the change, making the referendum the method to reach a conclusion on this issue.
The article reports President Chapple urging prompt advancement of legislation on Beacon Hill. He proposes chairmen assign calendar matters after new business ends so parties know hearing dates, avoiding continuances and ensuring Court business takes precedence, improving deliberation and outcomes.
A Boston & Northern Street Railway ruling holds the company liable for injuries to passengers in crowded subway stations during rush hours. Harriet Kuhlan recovered $2000 after being jammed at Scollay Square station, with the Supreme Court overruling exceptions and setting a precedent for similar actions.
Newton Newkirk humorously criticizes both boards for arguing over the meaning of a lobster and mocks prizefighting coverage and the fickle rise and fall of boxing champions. He notes how fighters gain fame then fade, while public attention shifts rapidly to the next contender.
The Fish and Game Commission ban on digging shellfish in Boston Harbor is hailed for public health but devastates clam diggers in South Boston after decades of work. A State Board of Health map shows bacteria levels in clams and water, underscoring the new restrictions and public health concerns.
A witty notice recalls a St Louis wedding where the bride, after the ceremony, kissed 400 guests. The piece jokes that one kiss per guest exhausted the bride and suggests stopping the practice, even proposing a baseball mask for safety. It mocks the custom while imagining a parson kiss bonus and plans for restraint.
A young man seeks guidance on winning the affections of a girl who avoids him at dances despite generous gifts and frequent visits. The columnist suggests focusing on his partner’s comfort and happiness, being attentive, and asking for a clear response rather than counting money or jealously questioning her choice.
A small town debate over charitable giving unfolds as Mr. Warner resists donating arguing funds should pay a minister. Mr. Parsons advocates duty while others weigh personal finances and generosity. A pious deacon comments on apples, and Mr. Gatey is valued but financial reality constrains giving.
Senator Sorghem recalls that the office may seek the man only occasionally and notes the salary attached is usually nominal. The remark frames a critic of compensation for public service.
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