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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
6
June 8 1908 edition issued by Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington St Boston Massachusetts lists issue number and volume for the daily newspaper edition.
The notice lists subscription rates for six months and a year for The Sunday Post and Daily One Voice, with Canada copy pricing. It states second class mail status, payment in advance, and suspension on expiration. Addressed to readers, signed by RB A Grozier, editor and publisher.
The piece argues New Haven road management opposes the Senate merger bill and calls on the House to reject it. The author questions who benefits and asserts public dissatisfaction with the compromise, urging an end to the merger juggle.
The opposition to John Ritchie Jr for the Boston Board of Health is described as unfounded. The editorial praises Ritchie as an exceptionally nonpartisan, highly qualified choice by Mayor Hibbert for the health board vacancy.
The substitute bill would authorize a trolley line trust in Massachusetts allowing electric railways to acquire other roads. Critics warn it threatens the state’s transport system principles and could lead to consolidation on par with a railroad merger. A similar privilege was previously refused to the Boston Elevated Railway Company, and critics say there is no urgent need for this act.
Official returns show Governor George E Chamberlain leading in Oregon with a strong popular majority. The key question is whether the Republican legislature will honor the peoples mandate and elect the Democratic governor to the U S Senate. Legislators pledged to vote for the candidate with the highest statewide votes. There are 90 members. 52 signed the pledge enough to elect the Democrat if they maintain their stance, though only 14 Democratic votes exist.
The 1908 Massachusetts Legislature enters a crowded closing week before adjournment with key actions pending. Lawmakers face the railroad merger bill, the New Haven stock issue, milk regulation, and a compromise on textile work hours, all amid a looming Chicago Republican convention deadline.
A reader ridicules a self portrait sent to All Sorts by an amateur artist. The writer denies the likeness, mocks his hat, hair, waistline, shirt, and finish, boasts of a 700 pound shark catch, threatens legal action for the image, and warns others not to misuse his image.
The statement notes satisfaction that the political morals involved in the joint ballot of the two houses will be observed with honor. It emphasizes the integrity expected in the voting process and the commitment to ethical standards in legislative action.
Anti Taft allies push to bypass the national committee and take their claim directly to the convention amid alleged high handed actions by the committee. Administration forces, aided by proxies like F H Hitchcock, appear in control, challenging the legitimacy of contested seats.
Post readers ask if refusing trolley fare counts as evasion of fare or ejectment. Editor answers: it is evasion of fare. A. W. cites legal distinction and authoritatively says the act constitutes evasion rather than mere ejectment.
To the Editor of the Post a Boston reader thanks the paper for calling attention to lack of seating for women in the Public Garden and Common. She urges seats marked for ladies only to prevent women from sitting beside men who are sleeping or smoking.
A Boston letter recalls meeting the city’s oldest inhabitant who can remember when the Boylston Street bridge first opened to traffic. The aged man sits beneath a bamboo tree in Boston Common as natives identify him.
A Los Angeles man, W Averill, allegedly heir to ten million dollars, plans to give it away to deserving people. The request asks applicants to mail or wire for a share, with instructions on delivery quantities and ordering, urging orderly competition for the fortune.
A seven toed cat appeared at Elmer Clayton’s Waterbury farm two weeks ago. Since then many chickens died a cow and a calf perished his son broke his arm and his mother in law who was critically ill has recovered.
Governor Guild greets newspaper men with cordial welcome while Officer Mateer celebrates birth of a daughter. Chicago and Cincinnati clubs to be hosted in Boston. street capers, a waiter bout, and a provocative gown at La Tosca. Duffy's Boston return rumored for Morris company Orpheum opening. Forest Hills riders fill rear train seats. switch tower moves. Governor's Island outing marks a cheerful day.
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