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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
6
The Boston Post issue dated January 29 1907 presents news briefs and notices from the office at 25 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. Readership is offered a snapshot of events and local items typical of the period.
The Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices with durations and rates. It notes second class mailing, advice against sending cash, payment by checks or money orders to the Post Publishing Company, advance payments required, and editor publisher E A Grozier.
A Boston editorial argues against partisan fear of a legislative probe into city finances and methods. It says a true probe would reveal both problems and successes, and that honest citizens should welcome exposure to improve governance.
The legislative committee splits only on Sunday performances while agreeing on relaxing many prohibitions. The piece argues for a unified program allowing golf after church, fishing by any means, all-day ice cream sales, and moving scenery and luggage into Sunday forenoon. It stresses exonerating fishing as more significant than theatre exemptions and calls for removing Sunday fishing from crime lists.
The city under Mayor Fitzgerald orders immediate removal of all advertising billboards on public property. The action signals a broad reform effort and repudiates any implied alliance with a billboard trust, amid damage to Boston’s reputation from the alleged pact.
The author urges rapid action to repeal harmful advertising signs and to secure legal authority to tax and remove monstrous structures on private land and building rooftops along streets and boulevards. After cleansing public property, the next step would target private property to reduce visual pollution and protect the city’s appearance.
The Legislature considers extending the inheritance tax to direct and collateral bequests using a sliding scale by relation and amount. A stock transfer tax and a road tax on automobiles are also proposed. The recessed committee's work promises extended debate on fiscal reform.
Dr. Harrington of the State Board of Health warns that Boston’s infant mortality rises due to filthy farm and dairy conditions feeding the city. He notes milk sold as fresh is often 72 hours old and laments the city’s tainted supply, urging better pricing for clean milk.
Boston Newsboys Protective Union hosts its fifth annual ball with over 5000 tickets sold and expected record attendance. Attendees include Governor Guild Mayor Fitzgerald President Samuel Gompers and Boston officials. Funds go to the Newsboys Educational Fund for Harvard scholarships. Concert opens at 8 then dancing to midnight with a 10 36 intermission luncheon.
Bela N. Clark of Sheffield, appointed in 1849, dies at his home in Great Barrington at age 90. Born in Harwinton, Conn., he moved to Sheffield and held many town offices. A son serves as town clerk, another as deputy sheriff, and a son-in-law as selectman. Clark moderated town meetings for 60 years.
A collage of sensational New York clippings portrays Harry Thaw’s courtroom nerves as various papers claim he trembles and squirm, while others call him calm and self possessed. Evelyn Nesbit’s condition and family loyalties are described, alongside hints of key witnesses and the defense strategy.
A period column notes that some men carry only what they paste into their hats. The author critiques vanity and pretense while offering a wry observation on identity and display.
John D. Rockefeller has arrived from France with a customHouse wig worth a few francs. Appraisers estimate the value at seventy five dollars reflecting its ornamental use. Rockefeller awaits notice while awaiting a new wig, the old one worn and patched.
Observant Citizen and party plan a private car trip toward Monterey and Santa Barbara, skipping San Francisco. Grace Mordant returns to New York to rejoin her husband in Annie Russell's company. A Beacon Street resident aids feeding birds then drives off pigeons to favor squirrels. The Fifth annual Tiger Athletic Association party is set for South Boston. Walter E. Perkins joins vaudeville with The Man from Macy's and visits Boston next week. A St Paul’s Branch whist party supports St Mary’s Infant Asylum. Local lore cites Needham Dog Corner and Piety Corner for curious place names. Sleighs appear amid good winter streets. a Dover NH mill fire yields moonlit ice spectacle. Mayor Wardwell prunes Cambridge’s budgets. police chief Johnson of Malden improves after injuries.
Mechanics Hall hosts the Helping Hand temporary home ball tomorrow night Jan 30 to aid 60 to 65 permanent residents and 90 yearly shelter seekers. The event supports a planned wing addition as the federation unites Boston Jewish charities under a new umbrella.
The City Missionary Society met at 14 Beacon Street with Rev W R Campbell presiding. The treasurer reported receipts of 54517.54 and disbursements within this amount. Directors Luther A Wright and John M Fiske were noted for their honored services after passing away during the year.
Sally discovers a rolled old muff hides a thousand dollars her mother lost long ago. Grandma reveals the money is her birthday present to Sally and invites shared gains, testing Sally and Wesley’s honesty and love.
A young 18 year old writes about a past relationship with a man one year her senior. The adviser explains the two separated two years ago with no reconciliation and urges moving on rather than pursuing a humbling reconciliation.
A reader asks Miss Champagne if marriage is possible on ten dollars weekly. The advice favors strict plain living and high thinking, noting salary prospects and the partner’s views, and warns earnings may not stretch far even with careful budgeting.
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