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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
6
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In Oregon the House approved a bill limiting hatpins to ten inches despite women's suffrage. The debate highlighted safety concerns as hatpins are described as dangerous in any climate, with advocates arguing for a substitute to secure hats without risking harm.
The message from President Roosevelt urges immediate removal of the Maine from Havana harbor. The 86 word plea is praised for conciseness and directness and is noted as a model of terse government communication.
President Chamberlain of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade argues Boston's commercial supremacy hinges on building an inland waterway from Albemarle, North Carolina to Boston. He notes federal surveys deem the project feasible and urges local importers and exporters to unite and push for its rapid realization.
The piece urges Harriman to empower young railroad executives in the Boston and Albany division. It praises the current practical leaders for reducing complaints and notes New England’s poor view of the Vanderbilts. If Harriman acts wisely he will grant broader powers and resources.
After a month of tension in London the American delegation stood for Hague prize code rules while Japan sided with the United States. Concessions emerged eliminating the crisis. The two nations shared Pacific interests and a commitment to peace and an open door in China.
Gloucester fishermen, about 8000 men, support arbitration of all fishery disputes. They have fished near Newfoundland under advice and now see benefits in the treaty Secretary Root signed before resigning. The busy harbor ships 36,000,000 pounds of fish annually, underscoring commitment to lawful conduct.
Report notes a possible personal motive behind Senator Shaw's introduction of his bill to elect United States Senators by popular vote, raising questions about the sponsor's intent and influence on the reform proposal.
The article argues that Shaw and Hughes share a common principle of popular election. It notes Rory Shaw’s possible Senate presidency without Lodge’s opposition and asserts Hughes fights political influence in New York. The piece defends both bills as aligned with the people’s true interests and the nation’s trust.
Vessels of the American battleship fleet are reported off Nice moving to Negro Bay for the final leg of their round the world voyage. The voyage has shown high efficiency in both men and ships and the fleet appears as fit to engage in battle as at the start. The article argues modern naval architecture reduces the seas’ peace guarantee and emphasizes national security through stronger deterrence.
Captain Sealby of the Republic argues the line remember the women and children go first should not privilege the first cabin. He questions equal value of steerage lives and calls for equal salvation for all regardless of cabin, noting survival depends on sex strength and age.
A Boston charter referendum is discussed with focus on payroll cuts under Mr. Hibbard and the chance of defeat by voters. The piece argues that the charter change should be judged on merits, not personal hostility, and upholds constitutional rights to protest and vote on changes.
The House agriculture committee reports the Weeks bill to the House, pairing it with the Scott bill to create interstate forest and water compact aims. It would fund federal aid for fire protected state forests and purchase national forest lands, possibly creating White Mountain reserves soon after passage.
The piece tracks a careless man slipping through slush at dawn on the way to a transit crush, risking pneumonia and weeks in bed as a warning about weather and health. It contrasts maritime and farming humor with a satirical aside on a New Hampshire classified page. It includes a reader note about an English advertising column and quips on portable firemen and farm fantasies.
In Lynn a bricklayer on scaffolding was pelted by snowballs from passing boys. A misthrown missile caused the staging to break and the worker to tumble bricks and mortar to the ground. He escaped serious injury, though his pride and footing were damaged.
The first National Hoboes' Convention met in St Louis with thousands arriving from across the nation. Highlights include the mayor offering free city baghs, which the delegates rejected, and votes to expel any member convicted of working and to oppose the iron-jawed bulldog as a menace to pantaloons. The group also urged better passenger facilities on freight cars.
The Observant Citizen Winsor McCay known for Little Nemo brings chalk sketches to the Orpheum in a stage extravaganza. He appears in Boston to coincide with Nemo's local run and shares a parental wish to be near his creation.
A newspaper feature recalls Lincoln anecdotes about army chaplains being elected by soldiers, a Springfield boy sparing mud to build a church, a Northern Governor defying military rules, and Lincoln’s humorous guidance on handling official squeals. Also noted are theater figures and a Ford’s Theatre memory linked to Lincoln’s assassination.
Somerset prefaces his address by avoiding criticism of successors at City Hall and hints Mayor Hibbard would face sharp rebukes. He notes the spike in mayoral expenses since Curtis’s tenure and mentions Jack Binns, the wire log operator, earning only twelve dollars weekly plus living and sleeping accommodations. East Boston Catholic Literary Association brings Misses Mary and Kila Peterson to Fitton Hall for a minstrel show next Monday and Tuesday.
Rev. William T. Walsh condemns reports stating he visited clairvoyants referenced in a St. Pauls Church sermon in New York. He declares the claims false, says they caused serious injury, and asks newspapers to publish his denial.
Letter to the editor commends the Post editorial of the 27th inst arguing against extending the dog muzzling law. The writer, urging consistency, questions graft in extending the law and asserts owners have complied for three months and deserve consideration.
In Boston on January 27 a reader proposes moving the Custom House to property bounded by Bread Milk India and Central streets. The plan places the Sub treasury and Federal Court in the current building and relieves congestion at the Post Office, favoring a group of substantial structures over a 16 story tower.
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