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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post issue from May 25 1908 by Post Publishing Co features local news items. Content includes society notices and brief reports centered in Boston with period style reporting and ad placeholders.
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices including one year 3.00 for daily and 2.50 for Sunday, with six months and shorter terms. It also notes Canada delivery at 9c per copy, Second Class matter in Boston and advises against sending cash with payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Editorial offices listed for telephones and main business office at Main Street addresses. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued without notice on expiration. readers advised to notify via postal service if the Post is unavailable. Be A. Grozier is editor and publisher.
The Republican national convention delegates total 980 with Taft’s camp reporting 553 committed, instructed, or pledged by resolutions or declarations. About 197 remain uncommitted while 98 seats are seriously contested, and Taft could select as many as needed.
The article argues an adjournment of Congress today will likely fail with filibuster blame shared. It notes Republican time waste and Democratic obstruction, while highlighting the era's drawing contrast between large spending and lack of currency protection legislation.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduced a direct election resolution but failed to gain support, with 20 votes for and 33 against moving to the Privileges and Elections Committee. The measure, similar to past attempts, was not expected to pass the Senate though 11 Republicans voted for reference to committee, signaling limited encouragement.
The Philippine Assembly just closed a regular session with a determined push for immediate independence blocked by American officials. A future extra session is expected. Money smuggling the native majority’s leader to St Petersburg with 17000 dollars spending money may delay trouble until Manuel Quezon exhausts it.
Government intervention blocks legislation favoring the New Haven and Boston & Maine merger. Massachusetts courts face a choice to restrain or permit actions as Chapter 585 of 1907 expires July 1, with stock consolidation looming if restraint is not applied. The district attorney urges protective measures for the Commonwealth amid shifting conditions.
The piece argues for preserving State oversight over railroad companies and avoiding conflicts between Commonwealth and federal authorities. It urges careful handling to prevent a clash that could complicate the situation.
The Crumpacker amendment to McCall’s bill on campaign contributions is accused of being a cheap trick to defeat the measure in the Senate without forcing the party to reveal campaign funds. Critics say the Senate will reject the House version, leaving Republicans to dodge honesty in financing while courting Southern voters and risking a Massachusetts seat.
A column recounts Charles Francis Adams strolling State Street with a youthful look, a Boston oratory president praising local schools, plus diversions at Huntington grounds and a yacht race near Marblehead. It also covers a Dorchester scientist, urban lunchtime crowds, Wood Island Park pollution, a Narrow Gauge train incident, and a birthday party for Herman Scherenger in Charlestown.
While Newton Newkirk is away on three weeks vacation, the All Sorts Volunteers column will run on reader contributions. Two $10 prizes will be awarded on Newkirk's return for best and worst entries, including funny stories poems sketches and wise sayings.
A quirky verse contrasts undying love with the line I would not die for her. It references Boston and a note to give the BBs Ye Be and cites a line about the surgeon not joking. The closing line attributes the piece to G ce Sawyer.
A letter recalls a humorous French story from Sheldon Junction Vermont at the Franklin County fair ground. Two Frenchmen run an outside track for horse swapping while a Yankee questions a new breed. The Frenchman jokes the horse is partly Plymouth Rock and partly Early Rose.
A collection of witticisms and short verses from readers including J J Quinn Worcester and John J Fisher East Walpole. Notes from South Portland Elspeth V Morse and E J Baker Westwood add homely observations on life listening and music.
A young woman, Marion Ames, confronts whether to marry John Masters or pursue music abroad. After a hopeful talk and mutual understanding, they marry, she studies in Europe, and returns to Boston where their home life deepens their bond as she continues her musical ambitions.
A 21 year old asks whether to propose to a 22 year old distant cousin-like companion who shows affection in letters and visits but lacks certainty. The columnist urges patience, notes a young man should not fear singleness, and warns against rushing into marriage.
An upbeat message promotes optimism as a remedy for trouble. It contrasts birds as symbols of hope with pessimism and urges daily encouragement, noting a belief in a tonic named Johann Hloff's Malt endorsed by physicians for over 30 years to improve flesh and blood.
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