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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
8
The issue announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, mailing address in Boston, and vacation time policies. It also notes payment terms, advance requirements, and contact details for the Post Publishing Company.
The Harvard Corporation secretary states no honorary degree has been conferred on a woman and suggests this medieval policy should be reconsidered. The note questions why Harvard ignores women in recognizing achievement in learning and the arts.
The Boston and Maine railroad threatens to move its entire terminal to Charlestown if the government requires raising the Charles River bridges. The move would cause major inconvenience to Boston travelers, and officials doubt the railway would abandon its current facilities for a worse option.
The article warns passengers about overcharges in taxicab fares and urges watching the cab’s register. It advises requesting a receipt with distance details if charges seem high and mailing the information to the company for redress. It emphasizes passengers’ rights to verify fares.
The article blames Havana’s sanitation failures for yellow fever returning to the U.S. after American withdrawal. It argues for permanent American sanitary engineers to enforce health laws in Cuba and warns of recurring pestilence tied to municipal neglect.
Governor Draper signs the Boston charter creating a permanent Finance Commission to be appointed within 60 days and a weekly City Record publication within 90 days. The changes alter long standing methods and foretell further upheaval as the municipal system is restructured.
A century after his death, New York honors Thomas Paine with 277 acres of land at New Rochelle for his services to the Republic. Paine, English immigrant and influential patriot, was celebrated for his pen and efforts in helping shape the nation. His life and controversial views are recalled as a symbol of liberty and reform.
The postponement of a vote on the income tax proposition signals growing opposition to Aldrich control in the Senate. Figures indicate a majority would back the income tax, while a dividend tax on corporations is offered only if income tax pressure eases. Critics argue dividends tax would unfairly burden many industries, advocating a graduated income tax instead. The schedule concession marks progress in forcing a direct vote on the income tax issue.
The Massachusetts Society, Sons of the Revolution, passes resolutions mourning the death of Rev. Edward Everett Hale. They commend his public and private virtues, honor his citizenship and faith, and extend sympathy to his family. Charles D. Burrage serves as president and Herbert M. Leland as secretary.
Colonel Roosevelt and Stealthy Steve face a giant Condor Africanus circling their balloon. The bird rips at the gas bag and snatches Steve from the basket, forcing a desperate battle for survival high above the earth.
The dialogue shows a messenger asked to send drawing materials or a corkscrew as a joke about a master’s holiday. The slice reflects quirky humor and domestic scene tone.
A list of Boston area ministers chosen to speak at the Northern Baptist Convention in Portland Oregon includes Rev Frank W Padelford Rev Maurice A Levy Rev E M Lake and Rev Herbert S Johnson with Johnson’s topic Organized Men and Social Problems. Memorial services for fallen Medford firemen will be held at First Baptist Church.
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