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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
6
Daily newspaper note listing publication date May 4 1908 and issue details for The Boston Post from Post Publishing Co with office at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
Daily one year rate 88.00 two six months 1.50 three months 0.75 one month 0.25 Sunday Post one year 2.50 six months 1.25 three months 0.65 Canada 0.09 per copy Entered as second class matter at Boston Post office All money sent at sender's risk do not send cash Checks drafts money orders payable to Post Publishing Company Telephone editorial Nos 1004 1005 Main business office Nos 1383 1384 Main Subscriptions payable in advance and may be discontinued at expiry RB A Grozier Editor and Publisher
The Board of Health hears opposition to Dr Samuel H Durgin keeping his chairmanship as Mayor prepares to seek Alderman approval today. Supporters urge retention citing long faithful service professional and personal character and deep experience with Boston sanitary conditions.
The coming Democratic State convention on Thursday aims to name the four delegates at large to Denver. Experts expect decisions on binding instructions and the unit rule to be settled amicably, citing lessons from last year’s Springfield convention as a practical guide.
The salary increase bill passes to the Senate for careful scrutiny as lawmakers rush toward adjournment. The measure faces strong public opposition and potential veto. Observers urge killing the bill rather than delaying it with amendments or referendums in the fall campaign.
The Rev. Herbert W. Stebbins cites 250 Chelsea properties with rent hikes after the blaze, 40 shops and 210 dwellings, totaling $4,000 for shops and $8,000 for residences. He urges fair policy to attract residents, rehabilitate the city, and boost property value. Massachusetts residents have aided Chelsea, and donors expect greater local generosity in return.
The proposal to suspend Chelsea's self government by placing city control in a Governor appointed commission fails to win strong legislative support. The issue divides advocates and opponents beyond party lines.
The article argues for a potentially advisory or expert commission to resolve disputes between branches of city government. It warns against political interference and praises Massachusetts local governance history while stressing careful reform to avoid disrupting established systems.
The Republican race for Chicago’s national convention shows Secretary Taft gaining rapid pledged support. Of 140 delegates named last week, 66 pledged with 54 for Taft. of 726 elected, 348 are allied or leaning Taft. Editorials expect Taft to secure a majority on first ballot. Massachusetts may push a VP bid, potentially breaking a long silence for a local candidate.
A thin man identified as Gamaliel Bradford rides an eBlevated train, once a Democratic nomination candidate. Cambridge officers win a day off law. plans to push more. Engagement announced for Dorothy Pierce and Frederick Emery. A German Church clock gains new gold hands. Banker J Winslow Ketchum marries Edith Bishop and heads to Raynham. W H W Bicknell sketches Bryan in a copper etching. James McCann from Sandwich travels to Boston by auto.
Feature panel notes quirky aphorisms about feet and footwear. The verse mocks tight two foot rules and shoe wearers, hinting at common corn issues and fashion constraints in a witty, period tone.
A reader from Plymouth Rock Mass cites a playful plan to make hens lay queer eggs using egg plant cocktails and egg nog while the paper jokes about square eggs and time transforming ordinary eggs into queer ones. The writer quips about a pending patent and ongoing efforts.
A reader requests Mr. McManus, the Newlywed Baby photographer, provide a baby sister for Napoleon in his photo series. The note suggests the child resemble the mother rather than the father to attract Post readers and boost recurring themes. Located at 52 BP Brookline.
A letter argues that pendulum direction is not fixed but depends on the observer’s handedness and viewpoint. The writer notes that what appears as left-to-right to one person may appear right-to-left to another and praises the reader’s grasp of the issue.
A reader asks which sides of a perfect square represent length and breadth. The reply reasons sides are determined by parallelism, compares squares to other objects, and ends with a digression about the Danvers Asylum.
Reporters recount fast road runs by Mr. McCann and dance filled exchanges adding orchestras for telephone operators. Figures like former Congressman O Neil appear at South End grounds while an Amazon woman hurdles a Jamaica Plain car. Vincent Club gifts cuff links to Jimmy Gilbert and Chelsea fire prompts use of a touring car loan. Birthday surprise marks Joseph Lewis Jr s 21st with a gold watch. Dennis Duggan dies. brother Michael Duggan receives condolences at St Mary s Charlestown.
Louisianna, seven summers old, is described as colorless and thin with violet eyes. Her colored servant Sid Barnaby notes her life is spent among lessons and old folks. Each day she carries school books to a prim maiden lady to recite multiplication.
A Louisiana girl named Louisianna endures Aunt Amelia’s sharp tongue and strict rules. On a hot day a spill in slippers and stockings sparks fear of punishment. Barnaby announces Aunt Amelia is dying, shocking Louisianna and ending the scene with tense emotion.
A verse from The Answer by Marie Edith Blake describes a night vigil for solace and a dawn of awakening. Imagery shifts from despair to sunrise with biblical and pastoral motifs inducing hope. The excerpt invokes God Life and Light and a morning chorus as signs of renewal.
A distressed Louisianna sobs after praying that Aunt Amelia would die for punishing her. Barnaby reassures the girl, denying she is wicked, and comforts her until she sleeps, urging her to ignore the frightening thoughts and rests on his shoulder.
London on May 3 auctioned the late Mrs. Craigie also known as John Oliver Hobbes personal effects but the sale failed to fetch strong prices. Her writing table sold for 80 dollars and her grand piano once costing 1800 went for 550. PMID
A 28 year old woman asks Mildred Champagne for help meeting people in Boston after loneliness at work. Gladys suggests church social events as the social center to mingle with reliable peers, emphasizing careful choices for a woman alone.
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