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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
6
Subscriptions and rates for the Boston Post and The Sunday Post list prices for one year six months and three months. The notice explains address updates and payment terms, urges prepayment, and notes that subscriptions stop at expiration. Editor E A Grozier signs as publisher.
An editorial argues in favor of Colonel Gaston over Governor Bates, framing a fall election as a battle for local business interests. It condemns Republican policies as harmful to trade, urges support for Gaston to secure relief through free raw materials and reciprocal trade, and stresses Massachusetts as a pivotal state for New England’s industry.
The removal of the fixed minimum charge on grain shipments by ocean lines is seen as greatly beneficial to Boston commerce. The change ends a rate inflexibility that favored rival ports and crippled Boston exports, with Chamber of Commerce president W. H. Lincoln noting the minimum rate should never have existed and expects immediate gains.
The United States Steel Corporation cut its quarterly dividend in half, from 5 million to 2.5 million dollars for the current quarter. The move prompts speculation whether it reflects a drop in earnings or a cautious stance for possible hard times ahead. The article notes the steel trust has not recently followed a straightforward path.
The article notes that cash from a stock conversion plan is not available, with building trades strikes reducing demand for structural steel and possible wage cuts. It warns the Steel Trust is massively watered, with capitalization about three times the investment, making the cut dividend of one half to one and a half percent effectively much larger against real value.
The piece details Premier Balfour filling vacancies after Chamberlain’s withdrawal, the Duke of Devonshire’s resignation over tariff policy, and growing view of the government as temporary. It argues that Britain’s tariff debate will soon pits free trade against protection, influencing U S policy perceptions.
The article argues that despite treaties and assurances Russia cannot evacuate Manchuria by October 8. It notes troop massing around Port Arthur and along the Siberian railway, eight warships at Dalny, and fortifications. It asserts Russia will still stay in Manchuria via immigration and control, with no harm to U.S. interests and potential benefits to civilization and trade.
General Ballington Booth and Maud Booth of New York will address the Volunteers of America rally in Tremont Temple Sunday at 2 30 p m presided by Hon J J Myers A 100 voice Christian Endeavor choir will provide music The Kernohans lead Boston VOA work and will sing Mrs Kernohan known as the Swedish nightingale their son Karl Kernohan will sing at the Church of the Advent Mrs Booth plans talks at Charles Town State prison Sunday morning and at Shawmut Congregational Church Sunday evening
Witty Natick column extols punkin pie with whimsical tales of Napoleon Washington and Shakespeare. It relays a recipe and quips about baking, finishing with a bold headline Train wreck averted.
A fragmentary humorous and grim column mixes a railway tragedy with a jokey epigram style. It recalls a boy who steps off the track to let a freight pass, a governor and other light notes, with satirical quips about public figures and social curiosities.
The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society held sessions of its 63rd annual meeting in Pilgrim Hall Beacon Street. Reports on topics for general practitioners were read by Doctors Conrad Smith David W. Wells J Miller Hinson Albert W Horr Elmon R Johnson Thomas M Strong N H Houghton and George B Rice. Evening reports focused on specialist topics read by Doctors John H Urich James Krauss A Howard Powers John L Coffin Edward P Colby Frank C Richardson Winfield Smith N Emmons Paine George S Adams John H Payne George R Suffa Howard P Bellows and Augustus A Klein.
Professor F C De Sumichrast of Harvard hosted a private dinner at 382 Commonwealth Avenue in honor of Captain Lyon of the British cruiser Retribution and Captain Talbot, the British consul, last evening.
A. P. Grothier argues in a letter to the editor that the new corporation law makes stockholder liability in Massachusetts mirror that of a national bank and could be unlimited. He warns that a wealthy stockholder may be liable for company debts and damages regardless of shares, with limited partners left to bear the burden. He notes redress would require suing other stockholders for their proportion, which may be impossible if they have little means.
Report says Lord Denbigh of the Honourable Artillery Company will succeed Sir Michael Herbert as English ambassador at Washington. King Edward favors Denbigh after his Boston tour and a notable banquet speech, boosting hopes of a diplomatic post upon return to England.
A reporter questions Lord Denbigh about Britain's union jack at Bunker Hill. He replies that it shows peace, adds that all are one, and departs with a cheerful cap swing, insisting there is no reason to be unhappy.
The Observant Citizen commends Boston police led by Captain Cain for smooth crowds during a five day period with two parades daily. Reports cite rescues at Symphony Hall, liquor window schemes stopped, library gifts, and officers receiving praise for bravery and tact amid festive chaos.
Cleveland Oct 6 John D Rockefeller expressed to his pastor that personal comfort from religion makes him feel he could take to the lecture platform and tell others about it He said engagements would be hard to find but he believes he could speak on faith.
William Rockefeller ignores threats linked to Orlando Perry Dexter and proceeds with a fall hunting trip to the Adirondacks. He travels with son William G. Rockefeller, daughter-in-law, wife, daughter Ethel, and about six Pinkerton detectives. Guards will accompany him throughout the stay, reinforced by guards at the Rockefeller camp since the Dexter shooting.
Fall River hosts the Honourables and their retinue with cheers and British flags outsizing American, including a Boston banquet and a Quequechan Club luncheon. The group tours the city, reviews by Mayor Grimes, boards to sail for New York, and a mysterious Halloween party in Millville features Tobias Smothers staged as a living ghost with fortune telling and box auctions amid festive revelry.
Lady Denbigh and a party toured a large mill in Fall River on October 6 to compare English mill girls with American workers. She noted the better conditions here, jotting down facts to aid English factory girl reforms. Mrs Baylor will accompany in the private car.
New York reports that the Rev Dr Ross Stevenson of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church at 30 West Fifty-eighth Street welcomed twin sons. It is noted as the first twin birth in the millionaire district in five years, causing surprise among church members and residents.
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