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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
6
Daily issue of the Post Publishing Company dated November 16 1907 from Boston Massachusetts details edition information and office address at 259 Washington Street.
The document lists subscription prices for Daily One Year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months thirty five cents, and one month twenty five cents. The Sunday Post offers one year two fifty, six months one twenty five, and three months sixty five cents.
Owing to postal rate increases to the Dominion of Canada the Daily Post subscription rates are 50 cents per month 3 dollars for six months and 8 shillings six pence per year. Sunday Post costs 9 cents per copy. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration without notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly notify us by post. £. A. Grosier Editor and Publisher.
President Roosevelt proclaims Oklahoma as the forty sixth state before noon today. The new state is portrayed as wealthily endowed with developed resources and vast future potential. It is described as having 1,500,000 inhabitants, modern schools, 5000 miles of railroads, and cities on fertile farms ready for growth.
The text argues that large numbers of blank ballots, estimated at 13 000 to 14 000, did not signal hostility to Mayor Fitzgerald. Rather the blanks result from no contest for the nomination, with party opposition existing but not driving voters to distinct choices where the outcome was foregone.
Professor Bran der Matthews leads University Press adoption of simplified spelling. The move marks the first major college sanctioned reform, yet critics note selective courage as the system keeps problematic forms like though through thor ough. In Boston, local schooling uses tho thru thoro in reports.
William Jennings Bryan states he is available for the Democratic nomination for President next year. He will not seek or decide his own availability, and will accept if the party is strengthened by his nomination. If another is chosen, he will not be disappointed or disgruntled. This reflects his manly Democratic stance and historic precedent.
The article laments the new coins struck from Augustus Saint Gaudens designs as a notable distressing disappointment. It argues that expectations were high for art in coinage, yet the result falls short despite the sculptor’s prominence.
The author condemns the Liberty head coin, calling the Liberty head awkward and the reverse eagle a barnyard fowl. Inscriptions are judged crude and the overall reliefs inferior. The piece warns the coins will not circulate widely due to degrading artistic standards and notes the motto In God We Trust is crowded by the imagery.
A witty line notes turning 25 years versus 23, humorous reflection on a milestone. The speaker jokes that today’s 25th anniversary outshines a 23rd, framing a light personal milestone with humor.
The National Shawmut Bank calls for timely accommodation by banks to solvent merchants by not forcing note payments during temporary embarrassment. It argues many firms with assets exceeding liabilities risk suspension without ordinary bank help and urges confidence and community steadiness as the policy example.
President Charles S. Mellen drew sharp critique from National Grange members who rejected his denunciatory remarks as not representing the Grange creed. They published resolutions disavowing responsibility for his statements and noting varied interpretations of the speech.
Delegates from Porto Rico to the American Federation of Labor in Norfolk urge reforms including banning child labor eight hour public works day employer liability US Labor Bureau branch, abolition of convict labor, and full American citizenship for Porto Ricans. They argue these steps raise island workers to U.S. standards and should start promptly.
President Roosevelt British Ambassador Bryce and Andrew Carnegie spoke optimistically on the progress of African Americans at Howard University as Rev. Wilbur Thirkield assumed leadership. Carnegie hailed rising ownership and property gains, noting $350,000,000 in taxable property and 600,000 homes.
Poem fragment questions fate and pride with archaic diction. Refers to Eve and reflections, challenging readers to judge action and consequence in a playful, satirical voice from a Boston byline.
In a letter to All Sorts from Brockton Massachusetts a reader questions whether the eagle on the new ten dollar gold piece is accurate or a case of Nature Fakery. The editor replies noting the piece may not be available yet and jokes about future revisions and government dies. A final aphorism from The Sphinx advises aiming high yet staying humble.
A reader asks what the phrase means and the editor explains it as a man who has only one gallus symbolizing living with constant fear of disaster. The editor compares the image to the fragile thread that held Damocles sword.
A bold man, who dares but never dares to stop, unsettles Boston residents with chilling stunts. The public is urged to withhold names while noting the eerie presence and risk.
A reader’s correspondence was partially cut from last Thursday’s All Sorts column due to composing room exigencies. The editor invites further letters and hopes for continued readership and updates from Isabelle in the future.
A reader asks Miss Champagne how to handle a young man who brings his brother to a planned call. The columnist suggests letting the friend settle the intruder privately, advise maintaining good nature, and avoid taking sides to protect the original suitor’s feelings.
A reader muses on Tremont Court corner paving and the mausoleum style corner at Pemberton square. The column also notes social events, theater acquisitions, and community notices amid stories of local life and romance.
Princess Louise of Belgium offered creditors 40000 dollars to prevent the sale of the jewels and personal effects of Queen Henrietta. The creditors refused the offer and the sale was fixed for November 15.
Mrs May Wright Sewall a noted suffragist and educator criticised President Roosevelt in a Metaphysical Club address on the limits of the Peace Conference for Women She questioned the display of In God We Trust over Annapolis West Point and ships noting the danger of government action guiding military force and urging restraint She recalled her role in Jamestown fair peace talks and highlighted her global progressive work
Victoria B C November 15 The Navy League asks the imperial government to supply two cruisers and four destroyers to be stationed at Miquimault with Dominion support on the Pacific coast. The ships would form the nucleus for a Canadian navy.
Foretaste of wintry weather brings Tourist Overcoats in single and double breasted cuts. Heavy Scotch tweeds and cheviots offer pronounced patterns in good taste. Tailoring details appeal to those wanting an out of the ordinary look within modest bounds. Prices range 12 to 30 for overcoats and 10 to 50 for beavers kerseys meltons and oxfords.
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