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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
6
Daily issue of the Boston Post Publishing Co dated May 27 1908 notes publication details and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass No. 49 volume 191 as the issue identifier.
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Mr. Bryan urges Congress to require publication of campaign contributions before elections. Mr. Taft says he already supported McCall’s bill in a Senate committee letter weeks ago. He urges Senate to remove force bill amendments and return the measure in its original form to enact a genuine publicity bill.
Justice Morsch auser rules against releasing Thaw from hospital for the criminal insane after the Stanford White murder. He warns that recent insanity shows not yet curable and a discharge would defy reasonable verdict in the criminal case. A reformulated view holds that a person capable of murder remains unfit for freedom.
The Prime Minister formally adopts woman suffrage as a core Liberal appeal for the next general election. The move signals a strategic push, despite Asquith's personal opposition, aiming to mobilize suffrage support and force Radical alignment within the party. The alliance hinges on broad female approval across the country.
The article argues that an emergency currency bill will not gain public respect and may harm the Republican image in the presidential campaign. It notes the Republican majority is divided, with leaders unable to coerce agreement, making any late passage largely ineffective and politically cosmetic.
The proposal is described as not guiding intelligent legislation but acting as a quick fix for a political emergency. Public interest concerns remain that conditions would be as safe without the bill as with a measure shaped and driven by current influences.
The state’s long standing anti stock watering laws, designed to curb inflation of corporate capital, are threatened by bills allowing railroad stock increases at par and by a gas company sliding scale plan. Opponents warn these measures could erode established safeguards and compromise public service stability.
The County Dublin Association will honor William Balfe with a memorial concert on Sunday evening June 7 at Huntington Chambers Huntington Avenue. The Dublin choir will perform Balfe works and a list of soloists includes P A Conroy J Linehan J J Bates C F Forrester A Callaghan J Farrell Miss Mary Kelly Mrs M Coughlin Miss Ek Shine and Mrs D Sheridan. Balfe born May 15 1808 in Dublin died October 20 1870 in Hertfordshire England. His son Michael William Balfe resides in London.
Ten prominent Boston charitable organizations plan a federation meeting at Temple Israel on Commonwealth Avenue and Blandford Street at 8 p m. The gathering aims to review charitable efforts and discusses potential changes to trustships and the future shape of local philanthropy.
Justin W. Lovett is appointed the new truant officer for Somerville public schools and will begin duties at the start of the September term. He is 39, born in Londonderry Vermont, residing at 13 Hudson Street, married with one child, and has worked at North Packing & Provision Company for 15 years. He belongs to Masons John Abbot Lodge Pilgrim Fathers and helped found the Orpheus Club.
The program for Conductor Strube's final special night at Symphony Hall includes selections from Verdi Puccini Rossini Leoncavallo and others with solo cellist Joseph Keller. Pieces listed include Aida La Boheme Pagliacci and William Tell with various overtures and marches.
Florence Harding daughter of Mr and Mrs Will E Harding and Carlton L Ellison son of Mrs William P Ellison were married in Ellot Church with Rev H Grant Person officiating Tonight at 447 Centre Street and Mt Vernon Street respectively William Ellison served as best man. Bridesmaids Beatrice Springer and Marjorie Ray. flower girl Harriet Ellison. Ushers included F R Thomas W F Chase R W Angier S F A Wood George Putnam A A Smith G R Coolidge and W G Harding.
Rome May 26 Count Bottaro Costa currently Italian minister at Stockholm is promoted to ambassador and will head to Tokyo to succeed Count Gallina. The move raises Italy’s diplomatic rank in the Far East as Costa assumes new duties.
Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee was received by the Pope in a private audience in Rome. The Pope expressed gladness to see the Milwaukee prelate and spoke graciously during the visit.
In Newton Newkirk's absence the All Sorts column invites readers to send in funny stories sketches poems or wise sayings for two $10 prizes to be judged on his return. Submit snappy brief contributions to All Sorts Volunteers care of Boston Daily Post.
A letter from W. B. L. on Western avenue describes two people becoming one, sharing a house with a scraggy cat named Catastrophe and a Boston terrier. The writer notes a poll-parrot and a wife who favors “them” over him, hinting at family dynamics.
A playful collagelike set of quips and jokes from Boston writers and readers. Includes wry maxims, epigrams about drinkers and critics, and letters praising plasters with humorous misuses. Ends with a brief anecdote about a coin toss and a missed dime.
A woman seeks the post office prompting jokes on opposite sides of the street. A clerk asks the recipient’s first name and she points to the envelope, revealing Gardiner Maine as the origin. The piece blends anecdotes and quips from a Boston area column with light humor.
Ida Mulle performs music and readings in Sheafe Hall Huntington Chambers as local society crowds attend events. Chelsea resident John Campbell travels to Chicago for the national electric light convention, while Mary Sanders rejoins the Boston Theatre stock company for Lovers Lane.
In a Maine sojourn last fall a young admirer recalls a distant spark with Mildred Champagne as she discusses affection and sentiment. He describes her attempts to signal interest, while he struggled with his own uneasy reaction to her dreams of him.
A dated promotional piece urges joining the Optimistic Club to spread encouragement. It touts malt drink Johann Hoff's as healthful and endorsed by physicians for over 30 years, claiming it helps morale and well being.
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