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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
6
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Mayor has ordered plans drawn for the Boylston Street bridge reconstruction and bids to be advertised. City Hall officials hope traffic work may start in July after long delay. The legislature should authorize transferring the Mt Washington Avenue bridge appropriation to aid the project.
The rules committee plans to extend daily sessions from 3 to 4 30 pm and suggests starting morning sessions earlier. The Legislature is progressing, though time consuming matters are still ahead. If prorogation by mid May is desired, more working hours may be needed.
The article notes tensions with Venezuela over claims against American citizens, condemns Castro's statements, and suggests no immediate need to deploy warships. It also reports on the asphalt company case tied to the rebellion, awaiting final Venezuelan court rulings to determine justice for nationals.
The Boston school committee chair Storrow leads an inquiry into fire safety in public schools. The piece urges intelligent examination and prompt remedy after the Cleveland disaster lessons. It notes New York closed eight schoolhouses for necessary repairs and criticizes the Boston Schoolhouse Commission's perceived lethargy.
The Democratic nominating fight shows no clear progress in Denver as state committees guide initial calls for primaries. William Jennings Bryan dominates discussions as the party’s leading figure, with Colorado Democrats urged to stand by him, while other potential candidates emerge from state committees.
A Minnesota note supports Governor John A Johnson as a favorite son candidate while Delaware backs Judge George Gray with an undivided endorsement. The piece argues about national availability and the two thirds rule shaping a Denver nomination debate.
The piece analyzes an anti Taft push led by Albert E. Pillsbury urging a free unpledged Massachusetts delegation that would likely back Hughes of New York. It notes 44 delegates chosen with 34 pledged to Taft, giving him 126 of 176 and indicating strong early support but asks if Hughes could unite other factions on a second ballot.
Rose Stahl arrives in Boston to perform in The Chorus Lady as Patricia O'Brien. She says she loves the role and aims to win public approval, noting the character blends worldliness with genuine warmth while admitting she has no time for facts.
Berlin reports rising German hostility to American shoe competition. Local manufacturers and dealers imitate American methods in every possible way to counter U S goods and market presence.
A. M. Thompson and his wife write from Los Angeles to the Post praising the Boston Post newspaper. They visit a news stand daily and note the news is dated but appealing, sending best wishes from Faneuil Hall Market Boston.
London figures from March 15 indicate over 10 000 fewer children have attended elementary schools in six years. The drop correlates with shrinking family sizes, and there is no direct link to race death by own action.
United States Judge Landis, who levied a 29 million dollar fine on Standard Oil for rebating, fined George S Miller, a working man, one cent yesterday in a Chicago courtroom.
A fragment cites a quip about state street and meat, noting if lamb isn’t available then mutton will suffice. The line plays on a food shortage joke, reflecting a quick, punny sentiment in a brief newspaper snippet.
Marlboro correspondent asks for a cough remedy for a torpid liver. The writer notes no specific medicine is recommended as all are good and jokes about manufacturers. The piece Playfully admits liver discomfort and cites Sherman’s saying war is “isso.”
The Observant Citizens Captain Henry Sears will address the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Friday afternoon March 20 with Mrs John French Perry hosting at 56 Fenway. Hayes Square Outing Club plans a banquet tonight at Jackson Club Hall with reception beforehand led by Representative Joseph E Donovan and greetings from President Jack Ryan. I H Perkins chairs the arrangements. Captain Byron L Reed and Lieutenant Brockway of the Mohawk praised for rescuing Silvia passengers and crew. Crocuses appear on the Sargent estate in Brookline signaling early spring. Martin E Tuhoey of South Boston received a package of shamrocks from Ireland. George Pooler of Revere considers a trip to the Panama Canal region. The Bungalow in Mattapan will host a dance for 20 telephone operators from the main exchange and their male guests. Congressmember Joseph F O Connell thanked by Dorchester letter carriers for salary rate gains. I H Ayres reports Jamaica visit among many Boston people.
Mrs Augustus Birrell wife of the Irish secretary tamed the Screaming Suffragettes by refusing to let them meet her husband. She told the delegation her husband was ill in bed and would not see them and called their conduct senseless and idiotic. The group left the doorway amid jeers from a small crowd.
A comic lyric recounts the widow Malone of Athlone who enchants suitors from minister to clerk, remains bashful yet desired, until Mr O'Brien of Clare claims her with ten kisses and a vow of marriage. The tale closes with a moral about widows and kissing over sighing.
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