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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
6
The Post Publishing Company issues its daily Boston news edition dated January 14 1907. It lists subscription rates, office addresses, and payment instructions with notices regarding discontinuation and delivery methods. Editor B A Grozien signs as publisher.
A failed assassination attempt on Count Witte Saturday night was thwarted not by guards, but by flashlight cameras. Reportedly, terrorists returned rifle fire and killed three guards, yet fled at the click of the camera shutters. The piece argues instantaneous photography reshapes war and politics, praising publicity’s reach.
A Washington Department of Commerce and Labor notice touts an antidote for opium addiction as a turning point for Oriental races. A Penang correspondent cites tens of thousands cured and arrivals at 2000 daily. It condemns Britain's opium trade in China and lauds China’s efforts to suppress the curse.
The special commission on taxation in Albany is set to submit its report to the New York Legislature. A draft favored there proposes a graduated income tax from 1 percent on $500 incomes to 20 percent on incomes over $200,000.
Postmaster-General Cortelyou appears likely to be confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury within days as Washington pressure bears fruit. Many wonder why his resignation as chairman of the Republican national committee does not erase ongoing concerns.
The text demands exploration of contributions to the 1904 Republican committee. It argues Cortelyou should resign as party chairman before joining the Treasury and insists on producing the 1904 cash book to expose how corporations and trusts funded the committee. High officials connected to the payments face possible indictment.
The article reviews Dr. Eliot's ideal of city government based on New England town meeting roots. It argues success hinges on public conviction and local suitability rather than copying other cities, noting mayoral cautions about public backing and varied conditions across communities.
A whimsical column recalls a coin shower for Columbus Avenue children, a car scare ending with a passenger losing control, and a string of regional canine muzzle anecdotes from Salem to Brookline. It notes railroad officials’ deaths and a Boston Authors Club quip about Smith College.
The article notes Dr. John Beard’s trypsin cancer remedy receives strong endorsement amid a dispute with Dr. J A Shaw Mackenzie of London who claims prior idea of pancreatic injections. The piece observes cancer’s persistent fatality and rails at rival theories while praising Beard if proven effective.
Old Miss Margaret, age thirty two, journeys across misty Devon moors to aid a wounded stranger. A collie guides her through fog to a memory of childhood and a later reunion with John Armstrong, once her playmate, now a stranger named Insley.
Louis H. Schneider argues against the cattle bureau chief's dog blame for Massachusetts sheep and poultry losses. He contends sheep farming and land costs, dog protection, and dog licensing affect farmers differently, challenging claims of rabies and urging local self-government and restraint from class legislation.
A humorous caption exchanges between a well meaning humanitarian and a coster as they spar over beating a donkey. The cartoon relies on cockney speech and irony to critique charitable pretensions and rough treatment of animals.
In a rustic exchange, Ostler explains a spare tire as a backup for wheels. Warmer recalls nearly fifty years of drug dealing with no spare leg for an ass, highlighting a rough rural humor about resilience and improvised tools.
A tramp identified as Rockefeller is brought in by the chief constable after an inquiry into a beggar's status. The exchange clarifies the man's name and confirms his status as a beggar in custody.
A railway worker orders a disheveled man to hurry and board the train, signaling a tense moment on the platform as the commuter responds to the employee’s insistence.
A heated exchange aboard a railway carriage sees an angry lady challenge a passenger who insists on smoking. The passenger offers to hide the pipe under the seat if the guard checks, highlighting tension over railway smoking rules.
A household exchange centers on birthday wishes and a practical request. The maid asks for a piano to be tuned as a birthday gift benefit, while the mother considers options. The scene highlights family dynamics and small domestic cares.
In a tale of rekindled affection, Margaret recognizes her rescuer John Armstrong, their friendship deepens into romance, and she moves from a cottage to a grand home with her niece. The pair marry, joining lives in a well-appointed residence.
A 21 year old woman asks how to tell her lover she has no interest in other suitors. The advice urges honesty and clarity, suggesting she stop seeing other men to reassure him and emphasize trust. Acknowledges the value of a man who remains confident in genuine affection.
The text parodies a speech praising a president like Ravishing Rosalind or a playful public figure, noting charm and attractiveness. It also mentions professor Briceham and a nonpure language description. The passage muses on avoiding eyebrow arrangements and teeth development implying tenacity.
A dramatic line from a Wanderer actor describes snowflakes catching alight as he builds a fire on a snow covered plain. The vivid image hints at a larger performance or scene being prepared with precarious flames.
A witness recalls a confrontation where an assailant swung with a clenched fist toward the reporter. The witness blocked with his nose, narrowly preventing a direct hit and avoiding more serious injury.
A wife teases her husband Benjamin about a small carriage capable of holding more than one person. The scene captures a humorous, intimate moment between the couple as they remark on the vehicle's surprising capacity.
A boy asks his father about the source of the Volga, and the father admits he does not know. The boy laments the possibility of tomorrow’s punishment for his father’s ignorance.
A speaker asserts he believes his partner sees only him and that his entire faith in women rests on her loyalty and attention. He describes how he wants her to gaze and listen for him alone, shaping his view of romance and trust.
A courier writes from Santo East asking if he may invite a young lady he already knows to the theatre without a formal introduction. Advice suggests easing in, using small talk, and showing interest before inviting, possibly suggesting post work hours and proximity.
The jovial season event took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev. Samuel McComb of Emmanuel Church Boston joining Miss Michel Norcross Fish daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gould Fish of Sheron to Stanley Hall Eldridge of Jamaica Plain. Ushers included J A Trott W H Greene Norman Wish and William N Waterhouse. The romance began in Cambridge when the bride attended Radcliffe with the groom at Harvard.
The Rev. Charles A. Linnehan of Malden began duties as assistant to the Rev. C. T. McGrath at St. Joseph's Church Somerville yesterday. The assignment is temporary while Rev. F. J. Ryan is on a trip to Jamaica.
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