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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1907
Page
6
Boston publication record dated October 7 1907 notes office address at 259 Washington Street and issue number 6 in volume 189.
The notice lists pricing for Maily One year six months and smaller periods and The Sunday Post with rates for one year six months and three months. Prices shown include 1 year 2.50, six months 1.25, three months 0.65, and shorter terms 0.25 to 0.75.
Owing to higher Dominion postage, subscription prices are listed for Daily Post at 50 cents per month, 3 dollars for six months, and 6 dollars yearly. Sunday Post is 0 cents per copy. All money sent at risk of sender. payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued on expiration without notice.
A Sunday note mocks premature obituary talk for the Massachusetts Democratic party. It claims the party shows tenacity, rising again after supposed demise, while contrasting with the Republicans who allegedly harmed themselves. The piece portrays both parties as alive and militant in politics.
Britain appears to lead in airship production with a dirigible that flew about 50 miles in three and a half hours, outperforming France’s Patrie and Germany’s Zeppelin. The craft can reportedly deliver gunfire, and American C. S. Cody designed and operated the machine on the trip.
Aguinaldo suggests the United States could sell the Philippines to the Filipinos for 400 million dollars in installments. He argues a 200 million dollar loan to the Filipinos would guarantee payment and advance the plan. The piece urges Secretary Taft to discuss the idea with the ex-dictator.
President Roosevelt told the Inland Waterways Commission that raw materials cost, freight charges, and the Dingley tariff burden raise production costs. He challenged how long double and triple freights would persist and argued removing the tariff would let manufacturers lower prices.
The Massachusetts Republican party, failing to secure Dingley tariff revision, now proposes asking Congress to meet in special session to amend the tariff. Governor Guild credited with saving the election for sincerity, while Senator Lodge warns against discussing the tariff, deeming it delicate and risky to public opinion.
A commentary notes Mr. Lodge urging action on revision soon after March 4, 1909, while condemning the Republican Congress for ignoring Massachusetts concerns. The piece laments prolonged waiting for industrial relief and reflects local frustration.
The article argues the Springfield convention violated democratic principles by excluding elected delegates and denying equal representation. It contends the gathering lost its Democratic character, ignoring the will of constituencies and robbing Democratic citizens of their rights, threatening the party’s core idea.
A Newton Newkire column collates reader quips on how a spider differs from a frying pan. Letters mock logic and poke fun at definitions, with jokes about spiders’ legs and a caller’s taxonomy.
A carefully compiled daily horoscope series for Post readers appears each duty. It offers intriguing insights and is crafted so that even nonbelievers can appreciate the guidance.
The reading warns of global illness and epidemics in Austria and China while urging calm in the United States as earthquakes recur near 2 degrees east longitude. It predicts strange deaths, opportunities for new employment, and favorable times for courtship, marriage, travel, and domestic matters with health cautions for births.
The Rev W H Falkner preached his first sermon as rector at St Pauls Episcopal Church yesterday morning on The Christian's Race. He outlined personal ideals stressing parish work over wealth or music as the measure of success.
A reader inquiry from Dorchester questions the quote about a witty waste used for the ocean and attributes it to John D Rockefeller. The editor replies that the phrase was coined at the first national convention of the Allied Milk Dealers' Unions.
In a Salem school during recess a pupil who spoke limited English explained he would share a box of chocolates with his younger sister and brother at home. The incident shows kindness despite language barriers and a kind teacher’s gentle guidance.
In Winthrop Massachusetts editors ponder a paradox as a 4 steamer at its dock prompts exchanges about whether it starts before it moves or moves before it starts. The playful brain teaser echoes a prior riddle about whether he fell or was pushed, leaving no solution before press.
In a reader exchange from Boston, a note asks if Don Carlos was weighed before or after a fruit feast. The response: he weighed 70 pounds net, implying the measurement after eating.
Worcester October 6 trainmen on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad will learn a new color purple joins yellow red and green on signals. For several days purple appeared on small signals in Worcester yards signaling a new light.
An elderly banjo craftsman died in the Olympic Theatre as the audience, hearing the tune Don't You Remember Sweet Alice Ben Bolt, settled after a momentary panic caused by the incident.
Dr John P Regan addressed the John E Redmond Branch of the United Irish League in Armory Hall Warren Street detailing plans for the year and the fifth annual dance set for November 7 at Orienta Hall Washington Street Delegates spoke against English policy in Ireland.
The Protective Association of the Street Cleaning Employees held the first semi monthly meeting at St. Omer Tall in South MBogton yesterday. President Patrick Keller presided. It was voted to invite non union men from Charlestown district to attend the October meeting.
In St Petersburg on October 6 authorities ordered the confiscation of Count Tolstoy’s book titled A Comparative Study of the Gospels. The action targets the work’s publication and distribution within the city.
Newport reports Miss Gladys Vanderbilt will marry Count Ladislaus Szechenyi on November 4 at Breakers with the couple openly showing affection in public. Mrs Vanderbilt has registered the count at the Casino for two months and the engagement is known within the family though not to all relatives.
A young woman asks Mildred Champagne why a train acquaintance stopped visiting and how to respond. The columnist says the likely reason is lack of interest and suggests writing a note to share concern and reopen contact to create a safety valve for both.
A reader asks if a girl who demands hair dye to marry shows true love. The advice notes love is color blind and that denying dyeing need not prove lack of affection if the partner won t acknowledge deeper feelings. It suggests compromise like a haircut as a middle ground.
In Pittsburg on October 6 Judge Joseph M. Swearingen collapsed in the Criminal Court after sentencing Morris B. Holmes to death. Holmes, smiling contemptuously as the sentence was read, burst into loud laughter when the judge collapsed.
The Rev Frederick B Fisher new pastor of the First Methodist Church Temple Street spoke to a large crowd Sunday morning in his pulpit debut The sermon titled Wheree Cometh Our help focused on faith and guidance for the conference year
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was arrested driving an automobile with a chauffeur on board for exceeding the speed limit. He left $100 as security for his appearance in police court Monday morning.
A former aspiring singer, now a wife and mother, returns home after five years of chasing fame. A young son reveals the truth of a loving family waiting, and the princess reunites with John and their child, choosing home over the world’s acclaim.
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