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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
8
The article discusses tariff reform prospects in Congress amid the Payne-Aldrich tariff debate. It notes a 20 percent ad valorem rate proposal, differs on raw wool free trade, and predicts the Senate may reject or accept a moderate step toward reform, shaping 1912 political consequences.
The article questions how a good trust should operate under the rule of reason and whether United States Steel Corp is a true trust. It notes testimony from Steel executives about monopoly aims and potential competition suppression, and cites Judge Gary calling the Sherman law archaic while suggesting legal action could set new precedents.
The Cambridge incident shows two men struck by cars as they approached and exited a stopped street car on Massachusetts Avenue. Authors urge a universal rule: slow to minimum or stop when near a halted street car to allow pedestrians to load and unload safely. Police and courts should educate motorists exerting caution.
The new wool tariff schedule, devised by Representative Underwood and endorsed by most Democratic House members, is viewed as a significant step aligning with party pledges and guiding the political battle forward.
The editorial urges Senate action to reassess the Lorimer case, arguing that a reopening is imperative to protect the dignity of the Senate. It questions whether the committee will exonerate Lorimer and warns that a partisan cover up would again stain national honor.
A contested rumor claimed Russia would relax restrictions on Jewish American travelers. Washington reportedly understood the Douma might approve passport visas, but sources say the Douma refused any such concession. The piece calls for abrogation of the treaty and a new pact preventing racial discrimination against American citizens.
Uncle Sam paid 27840 dollars for these negatives. Rare Civil War photographs, not artist guesswork, are published through a special arrangement with the Review of Reviews and the U S War Department. The collection marks the semi centennial of the conflict.
In March 1863 Colonel John S. Mosby led 29 men from Aldie to Chantilly and Fairfax Court House capturing Brigadier General E. H. Stoughton after slipping past Union pickets. The raiders crossed Cub Run and delivered prisoners to General Stuart at Culpeper Court House.
A comic tale of a man with a geranium navigating a crowded Boston Elevated car. He clashes with a rude passenger, witnesses a chicken transfer battle, and loses his pot amid a chaotic ride before giving up his seat to a waiting lady.
The Highway Commission hears that the telephone company reports a 160000 reduction in gross revenue in Q1 1911. Critics argue the figure blends lost patronage with fewer calls, suggesting the public may gain nothing if service dips alongside revenue.
Nathaniel B. Phillips of Cambridge dies at 84 and will lie in state at his son Charles I. Phillips home 64 Columbia Street Cambridge for a funeral service this afternoon. He retired seven years ago as one of the oldest Boston & Albany railroad employees and served as crossing tender at Cottage Farm bridge. He belonged to the North Easton Lodge of Masons. survived by son Charles I. of Cambridge and brother Robert of Littleton New Hampshire.
Funeral for ex Senator David B Leahy assistant corporation counsel will be from his residence 608 East Ninth Street South Boston. A high mass of requiem will follow at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 0 o'clock.
The speaker scorns the lazy creed of waiting for success and recounts his own turnaround after years of idleness. He describes toiling, persevering, and finally prospering with humor and a rural folksy voice, noting two pigs a cow a phonograph and six dollars in the bank.
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