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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
6
Boston daily publication note dated March 20 1909 from Post Publishing Co lists office at 259 Washington Street with issue number 68 in volume 194.
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Washington reports the new administration may try a flank against the Rockefeller trust while Standard Oil benefits from the Elkins law. The $29,240,000 fine by Judge Lan dis has been wiped out, leaving the law weakened and unable to restrain monopolies. The piece argues the law itself lacks teeth and no statute yet exists to curb aggressive monopolies.
The piece praises President Roosevelt for vetoing a census bill, arguing it upholds merit system reforms and reduces patronage in national census appointments. It credits his stand as a decisive victory against graft in the transition from the old Congress to the new.
The article analyzes the new tariff bill with a focus on the free list. It notes coffee remaining, a duty mirroring export duties, Brazil as a target, and the Philippines gaining limited tobacco and sugar exemptions. It also mentions lumber rate cuts angering New England interests and a possible retaliatory tariff against Argentina as Congress prepares to act next week.
The Payne bill imposes two schedules a minimum rate for countries granting equal entry and a 20 percent higher rate for discriminating nations. It grants 60 days for tariffs to be aligned, raising questions about Canada Cuba and reciprocal dealings and whether court decisions should decide the equality rule.
The text questions whether discrimination against American imports necessitates tariffs on our own people. It asks if adjusting burdens on American industry to fund government expenditures should be decided by Americans, not by foreign peoples.
The Post questions Governor Draper over the tuberculosis beef matter and urges him to have subordinates enforce the law. It notes his misjudgment, calls for restraint from a hardened leadership style, and supports Italian Americans against prejudice while condemning organized crime links.
The dispute over rates and employment terms in the anthracite region is not to be settled before a miners' associations meeting in about six weeks. A May strike could leave the trust in control with large coal stocks and weak demand, raising prices for consumers by about 20 million dollars.
A noon fire in a shed attached to C A Bailey’s house on Hooksett road near Suncook was quickly subdued before serious damage. Mrs Emery saw smoke and called the chemical company, which arrived fast and distinguished the blaze. The piece mocks the term distinguished for a minor fire.
The assassination of New York police special agent Petrosino while probing Black Hand crime links has gained international dimensions. Italian government swift action toward capturing and punishing the killers has reduced the incident’s potential danger.
The column urges readers to cheer up and smile despite grouchy moods. It playfully warns against bottling negativity and promotes a sunny attitude as contagious and stylish.
Despatches from Montgomery claim a 40 pound box of dynamite fell 200 feet and landed on Otis Browne’s stomach shielding him and his companions. The account invites skepticism and jokes about the physics of such a impact and references Roosevelt’s retirement.
A cryptic letter from Earnest Whitney of Medford Massachusetts jokes about President Taft eating possum while a Knox in his cabinet is mentioned. It playfully ponders whether a single man sues a single woman for breach of promise, using punning wordplay about courtship and vows.
The Observant Citizen notes the Beacon and Tremont streets corner is hazardous during busy periods with heavy Tremont traffic and cars squeezing through Beacon. A lone citizen recalls a near misfortune saved by quick nerve and scarce police presence at that spot.
The New England Methodist conference will open March 31 at St. Pauls Church in Lowell with Bishop Berry of Troy presiding. Six new ministers from Boston University School of Theology are expected to be ordained. Highlights include discussion of the annuity fund for superannuated ministers and reports from the Postoffice Mission Workers.
Miss Ethel Altemus, pianist, Glenn Hall, tenor, and Richard Hageman, accompanist, gave a recital yesterday afternoon in Jordan Hall. The review notes Hall's warm voice yet criticizes his technique and explosive high notes, while praising Altemus's intimate playing, especially in Schumann Carnival and other pieces, with notes on the overall performance.
The sale of unsold grand opera tickets begins Monday morning. All $2 seats are gone, with a few $3 and $5 seats remaining. No tickets will be mailed.
George T. Oliver took the oath of office as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania immediately after the Senate met today March 19, in Washington.
Poem by M Watt Mason urges readers to escape urban life for fields and woods. The speaker invites a return to the farm, nature, and simple joys, contrasting brick and stone with green pastures and tranquil country lanes. Copyright 1909 by George Matthew Adams.
Mrs Mary Harris Armor Georgia State president of the W C T U tells Illinois women how her state went dry. She urges actions to win husbands to support temperance, advising sitting on his lap and asking for cooperation rather than directing from across the table.
Mr R G Knowles opened a Tremont Temple lecture series titled Rambles in Foreign Lands with Ireland as it is as the first topic. He is new to the city but seasoned on stage and spoke clearly engaging his audience. The show continues this afternoon and next Friday with London and Rural England.
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