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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1906
Page
6
Boston based Post Publishing Company reports its daily office update from 259 Washington Street. The November 15 1906 edition notes issue number 88 in volume 185.
The notice lists Daily subscription rates of one year 3.09 six months 1.50 three months 0.75 and one month 0.75. The Sunday Post prices are one year 2.50 six months 1.26 three months 0.65. It notes second class mailing, advance payment required, and to send payments to the Post Publishing Company with various office addresses in Boston. It warns subscriptions may be discontinued without notice at expiration and requests readers notify if unable to receive the paper regularly.
The piece reflects on Esther Damon widow of a Revolutionary veteran, noting she married at 21 to a man decades older. It argues the nation remains young in spirit, counting four surviving Revolutionary soldiers’ daughters on pension lists: Sarah C Burlbutt 87, Rhoda Augusta Thompson 84, Mary Jane Lynn, and Phebe NM Wooley Palmetier.
In Newfoundland Premier Sir Robert Bond moves to enforce local laws against hiring fishermen on U S vessels, risking conflict with the Anglo American treaty. The Bay of Islands crackdown pits colony against imperial accords, while both sides seek mutual benefit and lower prices for Boston’s food.
The piece argues that rising wages across private and public sectors show a fair distribution of gains from production. It rebuts fears that higher pay harms international competitiveness, noting U S wage levels have long been above rivals and bolster national production without sacrificing future prosperity.
Report from leading political sources claims J Edward Addicks is marginalized in the Republican party after last week’s election. The article notes previous wipeouts and advises caution in accepting the claim as definitive.
The text argues Colonel Henry A. Du Pont secures the Delaware Senate seat defeating Addicks ally Allee. It predicts Allee will lose his Senate bid and Addicks exit Republican circles. Boston observers view Addicks downfall as overdue retribution for ill-gotten gains that swayed Delaware Republicans.
The piece argues New York’s popular vote shows Democratic gains despite Hughes’ personal appeal. It predicts nationwide impact for 1908, noting a disputed Republican victory in the state and a looming presidential race without New York support.
The Boston Public Library hosts an architectural exhibition by the Boston Architectural Club amid overcrowded walls and chaotic displays. Notable items include Wisconsin State capitol designs by Shepley Rutan & Coolidge and Peabody & Stearns, a headless Wirene statue, a replica of Eirene, and a rare Anamese golden book from Samuel P. Avery. Albert M. Lythgoe’s appointment to lead the Metropolitan Museum’s Egyptian department is announced.
A physician humorously warns against quick conclusions by doctors about patients as a series of caricature consultations unfolds. The skit lampoons overwork, eye troubles, riding as a cop, a giggling mouth disaster, a wooden leg, electric treatment, appendicitis fears, and a whiskey remedy.
The Royal London Tailor reports King Edward buys 100 trousers, 12 suits, 20 to 25 sack suits, 12 to 15 frock coats and top coats, plus 100 naval uniforms annually. The tailor bill runs 5000 to 6000 dollars a year, while palace fashion hints at generous wardrobe excess.
Dear Newt offers guidance on meteors in Leo during November. A lighthearted note explains how to observe shooting stars using a telescope, with playful quips about tails and keeps humor in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Boston and Maine railroad will equip its lines with block signal systems under a $700,000 contract for at least 1000 miles of track. President Tuttle said the initial project covers all double track routes including Boston to Portland, Boston to Concord, and Boston to Fitchburg with completion expected next year.
An Oklahoma editor celebrates his mother visiting him with breezy, affectionate prose. He recalls Ma's influence from Kingfisher, western Kansas, and old Oklahoma days, noting her enduring role as his maternal figure across generations.
Observant Citizen notes the Park Street Church clock will return to service after a long rest, likely boosting timekeeping for thousands. The column also recounts local scenes from Dedham to Brookline, including police crime artifacts at state archives, social events, and community quirks observed around Boston.
Thomas Atwood, a well to do man, is haunted by a mysterious voice whispering Marietta. A translucent visitor arrives claiming to be Marietta and demands his money from a hidden box. He awakens to find the box missing and receives a note confessing the prank.
In a dim past exchange, Miss Bute admits Tast Tuesday was her birthday and she barely recalls turning 25. Miss Cutting quips that remembering that far back is tough, highlighting playful social banter about aging.
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