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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
6
The article discusses Oregon's method of selecting United States Senators by direct popular vote within the current constitutional framework. It contrasts caucus nominations, ballot placement at the state election, and Legislature election, arguing this direct approach brings responsibility to the people and has advantages over other methods.
Editorial argues for broader benefits for Boston metropolitan expansion beyond tax shifts. It urges neighboring towns to join and share in improving public works, stressing fairness and responsible governance over trivial cost changes. The piece calls for careful, wide-ranging consideration of annexation and regional planning.
A letter from the Governor of Jamaica to Admiral Davis elevates Sir Alexander Swettenham from obscurity to a prominent international figure. The note asserts Swettenham could requisition ships provisions medicines and doctors at will, even dispatching marines without firearms to guard his choices.
The Kingston incident reveals a sudden, unnamed dignitary who drew attention in a Caribbean tragedy. Governors Swettenham’s momentary lapse is not excused, while Admirals Evans and Davis provided quiet aid. Neighborly actions stand out, and the overall tone remains critical yet restrained.
Senator Beveridge plans to speak on a federal child labor bill that would bar interstate carriers from distributing goods from any factory or mine not declaring no underage labor. Critics call it an overreach of federal power but supporters say it highlights the need to curb child labor nationwide.
Schoolhouse commissioners received multiple bids for a new East Boston primary school site. Peter son offered 3 750 feet at 647 Bennington street for 8000 dollars. Other bids ranged from 4 750 to 48 128 feet with prices from 4500 to 33689.60 dollars.
A large gathering attended services for George Francis Fabyan of Bliss Fabyan & Co at Trinity Church yesterday. Rev. Alexander Mann and Rev. Reven Thomas led the funeral with affiliations to Mr Fabyan's churches. Interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
The Dipp and Dope vaudeville duo perform a rapid fire dialogue built as a spoof culinary sketch. They trade gags about a rarebit recipe, absurd mishaps, a lawyer father, and a dachshund, ending with a stalled gag about a song and an audience asleep.
A special meeting of the Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen of America met in Dover yesterday afternoon. The grand lodge sent representatives including First Grand Vice President G. W. Lane and other officers. A banquet followed the gathering with Division 109 of Boston in attendance.
John R. Ainsley a Chauncy street businessman will give an illustrated lecture Saturday evening before the Boston Young Men's Christian Union on Sicily and Southern Italy with many stereopticon views.
The funeral of Robert G Anderson, noted financial writer for the city, who died suddenly at his desk in the Boston Daily Tribune office, will be held from his residence 2 Brunswick Street Dorchester near Ashmont station of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Mr Nathan Haskell Dole hosts a series on modern dramatists Wednesday mornings at Mrs Thomas Mack 269 Commonwealth avenue with Ibsens Types of Womanhood. Fraulein Antoine Stolle speaks on Puvis de Chavannes in Paris and Boston at the Tuileries Thursday. Max Henry Newman discusses Capital Punishment at Arcade Hall Sunday Jan 27. Miss Ethel Mac Donough regrets not visiting Boston this winter with The Girl Behind the Drum. The piece also notes Kingston Jamaica links, horse pair at State House, and local civic updates including post office hires and a Somerville mayoral club appointment.
Philander Chase Johnson promotes Senator Sorghum's Primer of Politics from Henry Artemus Co pany. The book offers witty epigrams and helpful hints on not getting the worst of it. It aims to delight readers and provide quotes for American statesmanship observers.
The Pi Eta Society of Harvard selects The Financier as its annual opera. Cambridge performances run April 23 and 25 with a matinee at Tremont Theatre on April 15. The work is by H. H. Hemenway and N. M. Pritchett, with music by G. M. Golyer, all from the class of 1908.
The will of Bridget Finnerty of 17 Keyes Street Jamaica Plain filed for probate lists cash bequests totaling 3900 to St Thomas Catholic Church 1000 St Josephs Church 500 Church of Our Lady 200 Free Home for Consumptives 1000 St Elizabeths Hospital 200 Little Sisters of the Poor Dudley Street 500 Home for Destitute Catholic Children 300 and Boston School for Deaf 200.
Dr. Jackson visits Ada Wilkinson in Paris after her departure from her husband. Ada seeks advice on divorce while a silent inner conflict tests loyalties between love and duty. Jackson supports reconciliation with Frederick Wilkinson, and Ada contemplates returning to her husband.
Two girls seek guidance on love from Mildred Champagne as they fret about deceitful traveling salesmen. The column replies with caution, urging discrimination and skeptical trust, suggesting the right partner will win belief without blind optimism.
A young 18 year old asks for quick, non apologetic reconciliation with a older suitor after a temper dispute. The advisor suggests a civil note that conveys regret without a full apology and adds a comment on courtesy and equality in society.
Alumnae of Mt. St. Josephs Academy Allston hold a subscription party this evening in Copley Hall. Whist is featured in Allston Hall while dancing occurs in Copley Hall. Alumnae act as ushers with assistance from bachelor aides. Maria matrons from recent graduates married are chosen. Thomas Watson of Brighton directs the floor. Dr John McCauley oversees the whist.
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