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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
7
Classified publication from the Post Publishing Co Boston dated March 5 1907 lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes office locations in Boston Mass and mentions payment terms and misc notices about postal procedures and editor contacts.
London reports Governor Swettenham has resigned and will depart Jamaica once his affairs are settled. The piece notes little difference to the public, viewing him as a cautionary example of misdirected smartness in official language.
In Chicago the sub-treasury plans sweeping changes to office methods after a thief absconded with 175000 in large bills. The editorial argues the thief should be caught first and his loot seized before any changes are implemented.
The sole survivor at the date of the McKinley Cabinet is James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture. The piece calls his preservation a good omen and notes record breaking crop results under Wilson, asserting prosperity follows strong crops and stable leadership.
The London vote shows a clear setback for municipal ownership, with the Conservatives winning control of the City Council. The editorial argues the result confirms the popular verdict but warns against overgeneralizing to other cities.
The Fifty-ninth Congress exits with a record shaped by President Roosevelt’s aims. Notable laws expand federal power in rail and food regulation and immigration control, while reforms include pensions for veterans, campaign finance limits, and ongoing tariff and art duty debates. It also left Puerto Rico citizenship, Philippines duties, and the ship subsidy bill unresolved, and approved large appropriations.
Approaching two billion dollars, the figure clearly and emphatically breaks the prior record, signaling a historic financial milestone and prompting scrutiny of the factors driving the surge and the implications for the involved institutions.
In a frank statement Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin cites inability to afford continuing in the Senate noting a private practice would yield more, while praising his 16 years of service. He contrasts the wealth of New York's Depew and Platt and argues public service should not be a financial prize.
Residents and business people in Upham's Corner push the New York New Haven Hartford Railway to build a new Dudley Street station amid ongoing improvements. The plan faces a railroad commission review after a declined request and a mass meeting is set for March 14 in the municipal building with Mayor Fitzgerald expected to attend. A petition circulating already exceeds 4000 signatures.
The Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Princeton professor and author, resigns to devote time to writing and plans a Palestine tour from New York March 16. He will travel with two friends from Jaffa through Judea Sama ria Galilee visiting Jaffa Beirut Baalbec Damascus and Lebanon while finishing a literary work.
The steamer Admiral Sampson under Captain H A Henshaw reached Long Wharf after a Jamaica voyage with many tourists aboard including Mr and Mrs M T Bennett and others. It brought a large cargo: 25198 banana bunches six puncheons of lime juice 120 cwt bitterwood one cask pickled limes 200 orange boxes 451 cocoa nut bags 863 pounds wax one barrel cashew nuts and four automobiles.
Dorchester students at Roger Wolcott School present a Gladstone bag to Mrs S W Jenkins a seventh grade teacher as she nears transfer to Rice School. The class states she has long been a favorite.
A child laments a cold house in a winter without a furnace. Father rises early to warm the cats and churns out hot air, while mother endures long walks and chores. The narrator plans to visit grandma to escape the frigid routine.
A second edition of the famous Siamese twins is born on an Indian reservation in Oklahoma. The boys, offspring of an Indian chief named Mr. Sandwich Charley and his wife, are joined and share blood and nerves. The article contrasts their bond with the historic brothers and muses on the lack of freedom in such attachment, hoping they grow into useful citizens.
A brief book notice announces a title claiming wealth strategies in a ready-to-read format. The item presents a generic promotional line and none of the author or publisher details are provided.
A scathing foldout critiques E. H. Harriman style schemes proposing self issued bonds and turnpike profits. It mocks slick money maneuvers buying crooked railroads and leveraging water power to treble capital. The piece labels the book as dishonest yet oddly instructive for aspiration seekers.
Observant Citizen covers Dr. Alexander Francis addressing a Hale House audience on Russia and social scenes including the Baraca Class plans for William Jennings Bryan visit. It notes Rev. Chauncy Hawkins back in the pulpit, playful stories from Boston streets, and sympathy for Miss Martha Rideout in Lowell.
Fragment from Memoirs reveals a crowded early talk line with voices sharing everyday concerns. Scenes include engagements, shopping slips, matinee plans, baby news, and a poker invite as participants listen in and exchange chatter via payphones.
Strong resolutions condemning the presentation by Herr Conried’s grand opera company of the opera La Tombe were adopted yesterday morning by the Congregational ministers convention. The statements were offered by Rev. Charley H. Peale of Cambridge.
The narrator revels in a sacred night with Mrs Guthrie and Arthur Kerne-Abbott, receives a rose from Arthur, and recalls Cedric’s vigil. A late rescue by Arthur leads to a confrontation with Philip, who declares love. Betty and Philip declare plans to marry quietly, while Mr Arthur offers restrained祝祝 support.
At the 41st anniversary of the Boston YWCA the building committee outlined plans for a new 500000 dollar facility in Back Bay to serve working young women without homes. With over 40000 on hand, plans will be drawn after architec t bids. The association now operates two city buildings and last year aided 2150 women while meeting 750 newcomers from Europe and the provinces. Rev. Alexander Mann spoke in the afternoon.
Two four year olds Clar ence Simonds and Frederick Morris nearly suffocated when lighting papers in a closed room sparked a fire at 1298 Washington street. Janitor Edward Darcey rushed up three flights, forced entry, and prevented a deadly blaze.
Ada L. Howard, born December 19, 1829 in Temple New Hampshire, dies in Brooklyn New York. She organized Wellesley College and served as its first woman president until 1881. Her career included teaching at Mt. Holyoke Knox College and Bridgeton private schools. Her Revolutionary ancestry is noted.
A 21 year old man asks Mildred Champagne if he should propose to a 19 year old telephone operator now or wait for a future raise. The advisor warns against plans based on income, urges honest, steady intent, and suggests the couple let love decide and the man work toward marriage.
A letter writer asks if a shy young woman should speak first to a man she rides with each evening. She fears the conductor’s teasing and wants guidance to avoid acting impulsively before she knows his interest. She seeks timely advice to prevent regret.
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