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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
6
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The Governor of Massachusetts urges all cities and towns to prepare a hearty reception for returning residents during Old Home Week next month. He promises gracious hospitality and an overflowing greeting to the commonwealth’s own, with the feast ready for all who come.
A hearing before the Ways and Means Committee at the State House will consider a bill allowing savings banks to offer industrial insurance. The measure has strong backing from organized labor and broad approval from business and financial interests, with expected favorable Senate committee action.
The Boise murder case of Harry Orchard is described as a perplexing psychological spectacle. Debates center on whether his confessions reflect truth, deception, or deranged fantasy, with theories of religious conversion or congenital degeneracy offered by experts. The outcome hinges on resolving his motive and truthfulness amid sensational accusations.
In Jamestown speeches President Roosevelt signals a shift toward Democratic principles, endorsing an income tax and an inheritance tax. He advocates public ownership of coal lands to curb prices, aligning with 1896 platform calls and past state recommendations on anthracite mining.
William H. Baldwin ends a 40 year tenure leading the Boston Young Men's Christian Union. Since 1868 he rebuilt a waning society, growing membership to 6000 and a library of 18 000 volumes. Baldwin’s guidance established wide educational offerings and civic influence, passing a strong legacy to his successor Frank L. Locke.
President Charles S. Mellen of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad mocked the rail merger debate before a Massachusetts legislative committee. He claimed the merger bill was not strong enough and joked about painting the Boston name on all cars. His insolence drew sharp criticism from lawmakers citing Massachusetts law.
Former Mayor James Phelan of San Francisco states after a talk with the President that the issue stems from labor disputes rather than race. He says Japanese unrest is unlikely to become an international conflict and assures protection for Japanese residents, blaming union labor views on non-union businesses.
A satirical piece urges readers to enter All Sorts Grand Vacation Contest by sending in the poorest vacation tale. It features an illustrated timetable prize from the B and A Railroad and riffs on vacation myths, beach scenes, and humorous asides about summer hotels and misadventures. It closes with a spoof sports note about June, July, and August players and June’s batting line.
Resolution of a melodramatic pirate tale features Captain Gore in midair between explosive shells and readers sending letters with comic suggestions. The column shifts to Somerville and Dorchester satire about local clubs, politics, and social manners, ending with a breezy farewell note.
A Brookline Village Reservoir episode ends with a mother paying five one cent coins and a quarter as a conductor snaps two fares on the register. The column also notes Mr Delphine at Parker House taking charge of the ladies ordinary, a Winthrop coaching parade planned, a Roxbury farewell voyage, a sailor bicycle anecdote, kids playing golf with a hockey stick, Melrose High float night at Lake Quannapowitt with canoes, Field and Forest Club outing to Annisquam, a busy Washington State streets crossing during subway construction, and bath department civil service exams for swimmers in Cabot Street.
In a New York firehouse, engineer Martin and the No 9 crew rescue a child from a burning tenement. Barry Conway, once a troubled lieutenant, saves the infant amid smoke and danger, refusing praise as his men honor the act and Martin contemplates family.
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