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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1906
Page
7
An imperial edict states China will adopt a constitutional government once the people are educated and ready. It notes longstanding laws are outdated amid international contact and promises administrative and financial reforms to harmonize rulers and the ruled before framing a new code.
Bertran Carsten of this city, alleged Institute of Technology graduate, faces charges in Washington for attempting to pass a worthless bank check. Police link him to a $6500 draft deposited at the National Exchange Bank, with prior $150 theft from the same bank. Inspector Harris heads to Washington to pursue the case.
John L. De Wolf, arrested by Officer Crown for annoying local auto dealers, insists on a Danvers asylum trip. He boasted of owning all garages in the U S and employing 1000 men at 15000 a year, and planned a grand ride with 70 autos for journalists and officials.
Sept. 2. A ludicrous street brawl in Brooks grocery store and the adjacent sidewalk drew 500 Atholites. Mrs. William Bigwood of Eagleville fought Mrs. Lizzie Davis of Warwick over a blueberry bill. The crowd cheered as the fight lasted about 20 minutes until a local officer officiated, ordering Bigwood to pay 50 cents to Davis for blueberry picking in her field.
Philadelphia report says the Real Estate Trust Company faced a two day run after 5000 of its 33000 depositors received advance tips. Directors allegedly kept the bank open using borrowed funds while securities were pledged for 500000. Civil suits and possible criminal actions loom against the insolvent institution's directors.
In Society Today the Newport horse show opens with a large Boston representation. Thayer family and Eleanora Sears attend in boxes while Eben D. Jordan sits out this year. Notables including J. DeForest Danielson and C. Winsor Weld arrange the open air display at Hamilton. Other Boston guests entertain at Edgehill Nahant and Tanglewood Lenox as summer reaches its height.
Washington whispers that Major Charles Laurie McCawley of the Marine Corps lost his White House post as major domo over his marriage to Mrs. McCawley formerly Mrs. John Davis. The Lodges circle President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, with Mrs. McCawley a wealthy socialite widow.
Reverend F W Hamilton of Roxbury Universalist Church asks if legal ownership justifies moral action. He argues possession and use differ and asserts that claiming unlimited rights harms the community, urging restraint while recognizing individual property titles.
In Springfield on Sept 2 an open letter from Francis Curtis to Eugene N. Foss contests assertions that the cost of living rose 42½ percent over a decade. Curtis argues wages rose with living costs and cites census and labor data, criticizing free trade policies and tariff protections cited by Foss.
Representative Jacob H. Mock announces re election bid for Ward 22 saying he seeks no personal gain and has fulfilled his duty. He gained prominence in the bucket shop investigation and faced an expulsion threat after implicating a fellow legislator. he has attended every session of the taxation committee and the House.
Rudolph Liebsch known as Bob Leach vows to outdo any aeronaut in balloon races or parachute stunts. He has jumped from high altitudes in Worcester, Pittsfield and Revere and will unveil a large flying machine on Lake Quinsigamond shore by spring to thrill the summer sky.
President Roosevelt defends the Simplified Spelling Board proposal, saying changes to about 300 words could become permanent if popular and supported by educators. He argues the aim is modest, not revolutionary, aligning with popular sentiment and practical scholarship.
Artemus Ward presents a phonetic spelling guide endorsed by President Roosevelt. The essay promises self-contained learning, claiming no need for additional textbooks and suggesting growth in both flesh and wisdom through the course.
The text records Artemus Ward’s humorous proclamation on twins amid a local incident. He thanks Engine No. 17 for aid during a conflagration at his house, praises the Baldwinsville brass band, and expresses gratitude to several residents and groups for support during the event.
The Rev Frank K Freeston of London spoke at King's Chapel on three types in religion the traditionalist the rationalist and the spiritualist He added a higher type who blends reverence for the past with intellect and longing for warmth while stretching spirituality to a broader capacity.
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