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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
6
Publication notice outlining daily and Sunday Post subscription rates for 1909, mailing addresses, and contact information. Includes vacation time policy, renewal requirements, and editor publisher E A Grozier.
An editorial blasts the Senate for failing to fund Porto Rico’s government causing a halted public works program as the House of Delegates withholds a budget. It urges immediate action by Congress to resolve the absurd stalemate and restore funding.
The article notes a bold assassination of public officials at a London gathering and ties the act to growing unrest in British India. It cites Indian restiveness, parallels to past mutinies, and describes fanaticism as a challenge for Britain to maintain rule in India. It mentions Bengal and a crusade for Indian nationality.
The American Sugar Refining Company known as the sugar trust and six of its directors are charged in a Sherman act case. The indictment says the trust controlled and closed the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company by maneuvers punishable as criminal. Havemeyer acted as sole manager with directors ratifying his acts. If found guilty, the indicted directors face penalties for negligence.
An illustration highlights the risk of a figurehead on a company board. The piece argues a dummy director serves no real purpose and may be harmed if exposed to accountability.
The piece compares international divorce rates from 1900 to 1906, noting the United States and Japan as leading. It argues marriage should be harder to enter and divorce harder to obtain, urging uniform national or state laws to curb lax practices and prevent moral decline.
The piece argues Taft likely will not veto the Aldrich tariff bill despite talk at Yale. It claims the bill’s steep duties are set by both houses, and a veto would force Congress to reintroduce a new version, not avoid the controversy.
The Boston Common Council plans gold badges for 1909 members, likely the final use under the current charter. Observers note the insignia will gain value as antique curiosities, comparable to Washington medals and Pine Tree cents, worth preserving as museum pieces for future generations.
News from Newton reports the Stearns School in Non antum ending its year with the wedding of Principal Kenelm Winslow to teacher Nellie L. Look. The ceremony occurred June 2 in Leominster with Rev. Lauren Phelps officiating.
In a perilous ascent toward Crystal Mountain, Steve and the colonel struggle with wind shifts and misread clouds. A risky descent begins as smoke from forest fires obscures the summit and threatens the balloon.
The Sunday Post teases the next chapter will appear in tomorrow's edition, inviting readers to continue the suspenseful story.
The election commissioners report 99 770 residents in the city are entitled to vote this year. They completed the first preliminary list for the forthcoming public offices, detailing eligible voters in the area.
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