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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1907
Page
6
Daily notice from Post Publishing Co dated October 29 1997 announces publication details and office address at 259 Washington St Boston Massachusetts with issue numbers and volume shown.
The notice lists daily prices for one year at 6.02, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, and one month 0.25. The Sunday Post offers one year for 2.50, six months 1.25, and three months 0.65.
Owing to higher Dominion of Canada postage the Daily Post costs 60 cents per month 3 dollars for six months and 6 dollars per year. Sunday Post 9 cents per copy. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Boston Post Office. All payments in advance with disconnection after expiry. Publisher B A Grozier editor and publisher.
The adoption of clearing house certificates in large cities like Boston and New York is a sensible move not limited to stringency periods. The system rests on solid financial basis, operates simply, and should persist as a stable policy.
News reports that Omaha packing houses cut meat prices by 10 percent and may reduce further. Weary investor mood ties to stock slump. E A Cudahy says the financial flurry could lower values generally. Cheaper meat may widen dinner tables.
Worcester County farmers told the Railroad Commissioners that rail discrimination favors the milk trust. The panel asked questions to be answered by the railroads to form a basis for rectifying alleged wrongs. Producers say milk costs to Boston consumers are unfairly high compared to the one cent per can paid to the trust.
Critics cite official records showing the Independence League of Massachusetts as a closed corporation with president treasurer and directors. They argue the group could not appear on the ballot without complying with election law and question why such a structure was formed to lead a political movement.
The Sunday Post begins publishing Mark Twain's autobiography in serial form as a feature of its magazine section aligned with seven or eight other Sunday newspapers. It proclaims Twain as the greatest American humorist and highlights the work as fresh lively and highly entertaining for readers.
The article notes Mark Twain arranged that his fascinating story not be published until after his death, hoping the delay may extend for years. An exception allows publication in the Sunday Magazine by the Post and its associates.
A Boston column critiques District Attorney Moran over the telephone case indictments. It argues the indictments were hastily pursued, flawed, and reveal failure to assess the law and public interest, citing a 1907 telephony bribery confession and urging accountability.
The piece urges Massachusetts Democrats to maintain unity behind their own candidates to strengthen Democratic principles. It argues that splitting votes with the Independence League helps Republicans, and that minority strength has driven reform in labor protection and political purification.
Sheriff Fred H. Seavey writes to the Post rebutting an editorial claim that James Donovan backs repealing the sheriff fee law. He says he testified years ago for change but the Legislature kept the system. He notes salaried deputies would trigger the eight hour law and require more staff, a point welcomed by City Hall insiders. Boston, Oct. 28.
Representative C. E. Littlefield of Maine writes Secretary Metcalf challenging Attorney General Bonaparte's decision that foreign vessels carrying American coal for navy use between ports are exempt from coastwise shipping law penalties. The letter raises legal questions about enforcement and exemptions.
H. W. Lacy a near scientist from Worcester declares people hear with eye teeth not ears and can cure deafness if eye teeth are intact. He mocks recent senses transposition theories claiming brains aren’t in the head and that thinking occurs with feet and hands.
Chancellor Day criticized President Roosevelt, accusing the administration of monarchy and labeling Roosevelt an autocrat. The public expects responses from Roosevelt and Day as tensions rise.
John B. Moran, known as John the Silent, is unusually vocal in current political coverage, challenging critics with pointed public remarks and leaving observers surprised by his outspoken stance despite his nickname.
Arthur D Hill writes to the Boston Post denying any official position as secretary or speaker for the Boston Bar Association. He clarifies the association did not endorse Bellew or Campbell, nor participate officially in the Seavey Donovan contest, and asks for publication of his letter. He dates the note October 28, 1907.
The Horace Greeley Lodge 163 Knights of Pythias invites all knights to visit their lodge room this afternoon at 2 30 oclock for the third degree to be worked. The press committee extended the invitation two weeks ago and reception was generous.
A young 18 year old writes for guidance on dating etiquette after being introduced over the phone to a friend's friend. The columnist counsels that the best course is to reassure her steady boyfriend with warmth while giving the other suitor the cold shoulder, and to avoid third party introductions in romance.
A woman recalls a shared love as a staged Camille evacuation unfolds. Amid panic a former lover helps her to safety and a rekindled bond emerges through smoke and fear as they jointly face danger and choose life together.
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