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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
6
The Boston Post daily issue from July 20 1907 presents political and local news in a Republican era context. It highlights community affairs, editorials, and regional updates typical of the era’s daily newspaper coverage.
Rates for Daily Post and Sunday Post listed for 1 year 6 months and 3 months with misprints and currency. Canada rates noted with higher postal charges. Payment terms prepaid and mail changes available. Editor and publisher identified as E A Grozier with Boston Post publishing company offices listed.
The piece denies that Winthrop M. Crane will resign from the U S Senate of Massachusetts over personal pique. It notes Crane's term ends in 1913 and his health suggests he will serve the full term if he survives.
The Highway Commission heard the Post petition for rate reduction and better service. The Telephone Company refused to present key facts in open court, citing private information. Citizens demand public access to cost details, agents lists, salaries, franks, and the Ebook. The writer argues secrecy cannot prevail and advocates ongoing public scrutiny.
A Massachusetts political quarrel critiques Senator Hopkins's claim of tariff persistence until after the next presidential election. The piece recalls Massachusetts urging immediate tariff revision and Governor Curtis Guild Jr.’s support, framing Roosevelt's stance as deceptive and tied to campaign contributions and Republican strategy.
Judge William H. Hunt ruled that two independent Montana telephone companies may be connected to Bell systems when needed at reasonable rates. A commission will set charge divisions, potentially reshaping local phone service and competition norms. The decision could remove the incentive to duplicate networks and improve nationwide access.
Farmers gain from a warmer spring with strong hay yields and healthy tobacco. Potatoes benefit from late rains and early quality looks good. Apples expected to be plentiful, a key wealth crop for New England alongside hay and potatoes.
A satirical piece catalogs the heat soaked daily grind with comic takes from public figures and readers. It riffs on staying cool and surviving a sweltering day through routines, parades, meals, and quips from known names.
A humorous, pasted collage defines heat as a scientific term and a cultural artifact. It cites the nebular hypothesis and thermodynamic ideas, then shifts to playful quotes about hot weather and summer woes from varied voices, including sailors and old proverbs.
A whimsical brief describes Old Mother Hubbard finding melted ice for a parched dog and posting an ice card in the window for the ice man to view. She resumes knitting as the dog resumes his hunt after a flea settled on him.
Observers note North End Park becomes a relief spot for poor families during the heat with mothers and children seeking air and later adults enjoying the waterfront. The city prepares for Old Home Week with arches across Federal and Summer streets. In Chinatown heat prompts residents to linger outside Harrison avenue and Oxford place while the author describes heightened stereotypes about Chinese behavior.
Irene E Ackerman narrates a couple's lesson in domestic life and self improvement. Edward urges Janet to give up romance novels and focus on home affairs, leading Janet to adopt homemaking and study habits. Edward plans to curb his club for more time at home, and Janet embraces the enduring partnership.
The Socialists win in Colne Valley Yorkshire with Victor Grayson elected to Parliament to replace James Kitson who moved to the peerage. Colne Valley had long stood Liberal then.
At Abbotswood Franklin Park this afternoon a Municipal band concert begins at 3 30. Conducted by A M Karn rich the program features Breezy Corner overture Beautiful Gala tea Cherry intermezzo Wizard of oz cornet solo Estudiantina Turandot and other popular selections.
Marvel A Hiscock aged 11 of Round Pond Maine suggests naming the new baby Marvel and proposes the nickname Tunnel or pannie for the child. He notes the mouth resembles the entrance to the East Boston tunnel with two teeth like lights.
A letter from Marguerite advises a woman who befriended a fiancé that loyalty is not broken by friendship with the couple's former partner. She warns against deep attachment until certainty the man is not using home feelings to pursue the reader.
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