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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
7
Boston edition dated October 80 1906 reports daily office notices from 259 Washington Street Massachusetts. The fragment notes the newspaper number and volume, indicating a historical period publication record.
Daily one year rates three dollars and three six month options. The Sunday Post lists two fifty yearly rate and shorter terms. Entry is second class at Boston post office. Do not send cash. checks and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the paper regularly, please notify the postal at once. EB. A. Grozier, Editor and Publisher.
The Salvation Army unveils the People’s Palace a 240000 facility with 287 sleeping rooms a public hall library reading room social parlors gym baths free medical and legal aid and employment bureau. One hundred thousand has been paid with a mortgage balance and 400000 Franklin Square House serves 400 working girls and students since its opening four years ago.
General Leonard Wood in Manila reports about 20 000 troops in the Philippines and requests artillery rapid fire guns and 4500 cavalry. He warns that if a foreign disturbance occurs with Japan nearby the islands could fall before US troops can arrive, with natives likely to rise against colonial rule. He notes the danger could intensify unexpectedly.
An excursion train on the Camden to Atlantic City electric line plunged into a tidal stream, trapping passengers in cars. Casualties are high, with more than thirty presumed dead. The wreck, likely caused by structural defects rather than electric operation, could have occurred with a steam locomotive.
The article discusses a rail disaster blamed on rashness or negligence by those in charge of the train and drawbridge. It questions whether the electric railway's roadbed or equipment were less substantial and notes an investigation to reveal if the train moved before the drawbridge closed. It warns about safety in electric railway construction and operation.
The piece cites Andrew Carnegie arguing Roosevelt could seek a third term if the Republican convention nominates him and the President does not respond. It contends such talk ignores the people's will and criticizes Carnegie for rash views and spelling reform zeal. It notes objections from Harvard and Yale presidents and questions Carnegie's sense of American sentiment.
A column of witty quips and prankish scenarios set in towns from Newton to Chelsea Massachusetts. Each item presents a humorous miscue or surprise with a punny caption and the town name.
The article discusses a possible Britain France Italy alliance replacing the Germany Austria Hungary bloc and forming a peace league. It notes Russia’s weakness, Japan’s potential, and the Hague aims while warning denial may signal an incomplete pact.
The preliminary Water Front Commission appointed by Mayor Fitzgerald held its first regular meeting at the Boston Publicity Bureau. All seven members attended, with John C. Watson as chairman and Edward Seaver as secretary. The session focused on outlining the plan and scope of work.
Washington today welcomed Asahi Kita gaki the Japanese student who resigned from the naval academy for academic reasons. Kita and his family were cordially received by the President and are known to the Roosevelt children.
A whimsical saying from What the Sphinx Says notes that heat rises everywhere but not in a flat. The quip plays on common physics and housing quirks, pairing humor with everyday life.
The column mixes light weather chatter with social scenes and profiles. It highlights Lieutenant H G Amers receiving royal attention for performances, a Vanity Fair bathhouse plan to ease state bath congestion, local figures like Jack Carew and Felice Lauricella, and a Boston Common intrigue with Martin Lomasney.
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