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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post for March 14 1908 lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions and notes prepayment requirements. It provides office contact numbers and requests subscribers to notify if unable to obtain the paper. Editor and Publisher BR A Grozier is named.
The Rev William F Warren former Boston University president and current dean of the School of Theology marked his 75th birthday yesterday He led BU for 30 years guiding its growth and rising status in higher education His devoted service and zeal are credited with the universitys strong reputation today.
The Boston Common Council should not be used to calm overheated factional fights outside the body. The last session was a waste of time and worse, it colored critics of government by commission who argue for a different system. If quarrels cannot be settled outside, they should be allowed to persist as the public has no stake.
Sunday concerts on the Common feature a large orchestra and are highly valued by the public. The municipal orchestra is praised but its budget is limited. if cuts are needed, funds should favor concerts on the Common over music in small halls to keep the inclusive citywide musical program.
Superior Court justices reject Sheriff Seavey’s bid to remove two officers for opposing him in elections. They argue officers owe loyalty and subordination to the sheriff but cannot allow political allegiance to override judicial duty. The court holds dismissal rests with the court, not the sheriff, and disapproves political activity by court officers.
Chairman James J. Storrow investigates Boston schoolhouses for fire safety. Dorchester High shows effective evacuation and quick fire department response, while older buildings with young children reveal dangerous Dunn pattern escapes. Critics accuse the Schoolhouse Commission of inaction and call for change and resignations.
The American fleet, led by Admiral Evans, arrives at Magdalena Bay unscathed and ready for possible battle only if needed. Peace prevails as practice ships burn powder outside territorial waters over weeks long exercises before proceeding north to San Diego San Pedro Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Francisco by May 6. The voyage underscores political timing ahead of California May 14 Republican state convention in Sacramento and a Chicago delegation vote.
Representative Watkins of Louisiana recited an original eight stanza poem in the House criticizing tariff promises. Senator Lodge backs a bill to add 612 army officers, aiding Massachusetts militia year round instruction. Secretary Taft to address the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in New York. President grants autograph to Dennis Driscoll visiting White House. L. A. Coolidge to become Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Senate notes executive encroachments and the Panama Canal material shipment bill passed in Senate with large appropriation.
The House passed the post office appropriation bill after a 14 day debate. It is $1 425 000 above the committee estimate. Chairman Overstreet opposed increasing letter carrier pay, which the bill had approved last Wednesday by a 136 to 126 vote. President Roosevelt’s language skills impress Austrian Jewish leader Dr Nathan Birchbaum, who is visiting and says the President speaks German accurately.
The column reports on observant citizens and club events in Boston including Mr Linn Boya Porter new Boston Press Club president and novelist, Newton speaker Samuel Powers on The Typical American, Vermont sugar party plans for March 26 at Hotel Westminster, actor Thomas MacLarnie addressing the Boston Conservatory pupils, a humorous honey purchase tale, an immigration anecdote about Mrs Witt, a dig in Brookline hinting at coal vein, and Chelsea Board of Trade banquet with Lt Governor Draper as speaker. Also notes on Billy Parr wedding rumors, Frank Gordon in Tufts Glee Club, peek a boo waist fashion, R A Deuel preparing for golf season, and Gene Goode’s departure to join Troy.
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