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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
6
The Boston Post issue lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, rates for Canada, and mail delivery details. It notes vacation service with monthly charges and directions for address changes and payments.
The Woman's Educational and Industrial Union offers a three year program teaching salesmanship to girls. Five leading dry goods stores participate. Morning classes cover responsibility, manners, hygiene, arithmetic and cash handling. Afternoons place students in stores to apply lessons and earn wages. The course emphasizes courtesy and self respect.
The editorial questions President Taft’s stance on revising the tariff. It notes Senator Beveridge’s call for downward revision, labeling him an insurgent, and warns of a test at the conference committee where Taft’s influence will decide if revisions go down or up, shaping the party line and national interests.
Woodrow Wilson praised the preceptorial system and student association while Richard T. Crane urged cutting state funds to universities. The speaker argued two student types exist: the sports minded and the diligent worker. About half of students fit the latter, the backbone of the nation, while both are needed.
The Boston charter bill faces a decisive noon vote in the House amid strong public interest. Critics condemn the referendum as a partisan device and demand full public approval of essential provisions before passage.
President Taft trims 36 million from 1911 army estimates leaving 135.65 million for the branch. Swiss militia model is praised for efficiency, while the article argues for a longer annual militia encampment overseen by U S army officers and full federal funding to expand a national militia of about 200,000 as a cheaper, safer alternative.
Ambassador Jusserand leaves Washington for San Francisco to present a gold commemorative medal on behalf of the French government. The medal marks the city’s restoration after the previous earthquake and fire.
Senator James F. Shaw appeared in Equity Court yesterday and asked that no further proceedings be taken to recover his son. The action centers on a custody dispute with Shaw seeking to pause litigation pending resolution.
In a nighttime camp scene Colonel Roosevelt and Stealthy Steve prepare to journey toward Crystal Mountain aboard Salome the elephant. They plan to collect diamonds and consider jewelry for a wedding anniversary while sharing tales from Roosevelt's past.
Ellwood and Green discuss mushroom hats worn by girls this year. They mock the style calling them charity hats for masking faults in false hair.
A reader jests about a wife not wearing her 3 button gown to church. The husband explains it was embarrassing since a button on the gown kept turning up on the collection plate and drew the parson’s gaze.
Tjarks dismisses claims that moon material surfaced in the Pacific while Brencks notes speculation that it could have originated from the Dead Sea, highlighting ongoing debates about lunar debris origins.
A Boston Merchants Association committee credits Representatives Callahan and Reidy and Senator Teeling for speeches on taxation reform as the movement seeks a constitutional amendment. Other items describe a Manchester bee incident, a drunk on the Common rescued by a child, an illiterate naturalization mark, a vegetarian Boston terrier, Miss Rosamond Hunt's recital, and Patrolman Fox known as the Tremont Row judge.
A light verse from 1909 wishes long life to the Dutch heiress Wilhelmina, with playful guidance on upbringing and propriety. The poem blends humor about ruling duties with domestic aims and keeps a steady rhythm of rhymes about keeping a crown straight and learning “mince pies and stews.”
Charles Henry Newell, 67, former Shawmut Bank veteran of 45 years, died yesterday. Born August 30 1842, he entered Shawmut Bank at age 22 on September 12 1864, and received a palm leaf and purple ribbon tribute from associates.
Associate Justice Moody of the Supreme Court suffers a bad rheumatic attack. He endured a winter of ailment and limps. During a court recess he traveled to Hot Springs, Virginia, to recuperate and remains there, slowly recovering and needing assistance for daily baths.
In Beverly a civil service exam was held at the federal building to hire additional mail carriers for the anticipated summer rush of presidential mail. Ten Beverly residents took the examination.
Resignations and new appointments across Boston area churches include Rev C Bertrand Thompson leaving First Unitarian Peabody for Harvard economics professorship. Ex Governor Curtis Guild Jr to speak at Warren Ave Baptist. New duties for Rev Alson H Robinson at Newton Centre Unitarian. Rev Guy C Lamson may join Fall River Second Baptist. Lend a Hand Society to meet at Park Street Church with Rev E E Hale presiding. Funeral for Rev Henry A Cooke in Cambridge held with Baptist clergy attendance. Rev Harry Fay Fisher resigns Universalist Arlington and assumes pastorate in Milford.
Daniel J. Hurley, famed Harvard football captain, named chief marshal for Charlestown’s big civic and military parade on the afternoon of June 11.
New York May 25 J P Morgan Jr was elected a director of United States Steel Corporation and a member of the finance committee to succeed the late Henry H Rogers.
Dedham May 26 John F H Rolland retired hat maker and his wife nee Mary Low Horn celebrated their golden wedding at home 458 High street today.
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