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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
6
The Boston Post issue dated July 10 1907 lists publication details for the Representative Democratic Paper of New England with office at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts and identifies it as No 9 Volume 188.
The notice lists Daily rates: one year 2015? No, it shows various periods: six months $1.50, eight months 75 cents, one month 25 cents. The Sunday Post rates are one year $2.50, six months $1.25, three months 65 cents.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery to any U S address and possessions for 25 cents per month, with the Sunday Post also at 25 cents per month. Subscribers may change address as they wish.
Owing to higher postal charges to the Dominion of Canada the Daily Post and Sunday Post subscription terms are listed. Daily Post rates are 50 cents for 1 month, 3 dollars for 6 months, and 6 dollars for a year. Sunday Post at 9 cents per copy. Subscriptions must be prepaid and may be discontinued at expiration. Editor EB A Grozier announces in Boston offices.
The article argues that a Pacific coast naval expedition by the United States is unlikely for months and a Japanese declaration of war is premature. It notes hot weather, sunspots, a new comet approaching Earth, and widespread electrical disturbances, urging calm and measured expectations.
The text touts Vice-President Fairbanks for rescuing a woman from Yellowstone Lake. It asserts the event occurred, Fairbanks got wet, and jokes he deserves the Carnegie medal or the Republican nomination. It frames him as decisive and undaunted.
The husband of a Finnish woman parliamentarian reportedly attempted suicide after family neglect. She earns 75 dollars a month as a Diet member and sends him a few cents daily while he is unemployed. The piece suggests a reversal of traditional male dominance, but notes his survival may highlight female superiority.
The piece argues for additional cooled water fountains along the Revere Beach promenade. It notes current provisions are inadequate on hot crowded days and suggests using revenue from bathing charges to fund installing ice water fountains.
The House of Commons approved the evicted tenants bill by 315 to 98, allowing reinstatement of tenants evicted under existing law and signaling possible compulsory land transfer. The measure aims to ease chagrin over Ireland's home rule stalemate while the broader demand for local autonomy remains unresolved.
An editorial urges curb on smoke from coal burning in Boston. It cites government expert Dr. Parker predicting no anthracite supply for 75 years and argues proper burning of bituminous coal can prevent smoke, while railroads worsen pollution.
The piece argues for appointing federal receivers to run monopolies under court supervision, potentially dissolving trusts like the Tobacco Trust. It suggests this drastic method could give anti trust laws practical bite, with the New York trial testing judicial acceptance and broader utility. It notes limited success in dispersing trusts and calls this radical plan a possible sole practical resource to curb consolidation.
About 200 girls and boys at Dr. Sargent's gymnasium in Cambridge learn proper posture, healthful living, and graceful movement through physical culture. The school, once free, now charges $5 per term to manage enrollment and exclude younger children. The program includes gym, swimming, music, nature study, lab work, art, and a tennis court.
A seven member committee from Aleppo Temple Mystic Shrine of Boston is arranging the annual summer outing to be held August 31. The Shriners will use Hotel Weirs as their headquarters during the event.
Laura Carter facing possible indictment for complicity in a $100,000 Windsor Trust Co. theft, sought the $7400 reward yesterday as lawyers assess the case. Chester B. Runyan linked complicity case noted, New York report.
Charles N. Holmes notes an observing guide to the July sky. Antares in Scorpio dominates the southwest with Ophiuchus Serpens Corona and Hercules nearby. Vega in Lyra shines blue while Altair in Aquila and the Dolphin Delphinus appear with the Pleiades noted. Brookline July 9.
A reader from Boston asks about the proper response to a night burglary and whether shooting is justified. The columnist argues for restraint, proposes courteous treatment of intruders, and notes law would not cover the medical and estate costs if a homeowner harms a burglar.
The Apache leader Geronimo, famed in his day as a skilled scalp hunter, shows restlessness at Fort Sill. The article speculates his agitation stems from desires to rejoin fellow Apaches in Arizona amid talk of war or staying home this summer. It mentions possible causes like a brown-tail moth itch and sand-flea irritation.
In this reflection a distant powerful figure fades as he faces his boss to request a raise. The piece notes how authority alters behavior and perception during confrontations over compensation.
New York July 9 Miss Louise Grace retires from society life at Great Neck New Jersey and teams with Miss Lucil Alger a blue ribbon winner to raise high grade dogs starting immediately.
In Lexington on July 9 Mrs. Driscoll and Mrs. Innis clashed over the wedding plans of Miss Alice Driscoll and Allison Innis. The dispute over who should officiate halted the ceremony, as discussions about a priest versus a Protestant clergyman left the marriage in limbo.
Fred, engaged to Grace Hudson, discovers a hidden February will in an old cabinet organ at grandma Hudson's cottage. A mysterious Chicago mailed note saying Seek, and ye shall find leads him to the document that excludes Grace's grandmother from inheritance and grants Grace and Fred the fortune.
A collage of short items from Lexingon to Boston covers births, performances, and local events. Mentions Hurtubis family plans, Wright Lorimer play The Quicksands, Il Trovatore at Castle Square, a loyal dog at City Hospital, upcoming Italian sprint at Columbus Associates picnic, and civic notes on officials, fireworks, recreation, and travel.
Amos Hudson dies leaving most of his fortune to his daughter Grace on the condition she remain unmarried. Grace plans to wed Fred Bancroft, but the will, dated six years earlier, blocks her marriage or forfeits the inheritance to an old age home. Fred wrestles with whether to marry into wealth or risk Grace’s future.
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