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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1906
Page
7
The Boston Post announces daily and Sunday subscription rates effective September 15, 1906. It lists prices for daily and Sunday editions, urges advance payment, and notes management details including editor E. A. Grozier and offices at 259 Washington Street.
The Boston School Board member Mr. David A. Ellis rejects any step toward introducing the Roosevelt Speller as a textbook or method. He notes that no action would occur without board authority and argues the Roosevelt Word forms would disrupt uniform English usage worldwide.
The article notes a rosy national outlook for crops with strong potato production in Aroostook County Maine reaching 13,000,000 bushels and a labor shortage. Cape Cod cranberries will yield about 250,000 barrels, potentially earning cranberry growers around a million and a half dollars. The piece emphasizes farming as the nation’s main prosperity driver.
The piece reports on Lodge pressuring Secretary Shaw over appraisers’ stores and appealing to President Roosevelt. It condemns Shaw as obstinate and unfriendly to Boston merchants, urging compliance with Roosevelt’s direction and gentle suggestions. The tone reflects a strong call for action by the administration to aid merchants.
The passage argues for entrusting the plea of Boston merchants to the principal rather than a subordinate, suggesting Senator Lodge has influence with the President and could secure a hearing refused by Roosevelt's secretary. It claims such a hearing could overturn Secretary Shaw's unfavorable bargain.
The note to Cuban President Palma asserts the United States will intervene with the strong hand if hostilities do not halt and a pacifying plan is arranged. Taft and Bacon seek a delicate adjustment while Roosevelt risks broad, long reaching consequences for the Americas and the world.
Massachusetts workers have paid nearly 58 million in premiums to industrial insurers but received only about 19.9 million back. Waste stems from high salaries, lavish administration, and large shareholder dividends. A savings bank backed program could offer cheaper life insurance, with premiums as small as 10 to 50 cents weekly, via transfers from accounts.
Letter to the Boston Post praising editorials on life insurance reform. Argues current industrial or family insurance exploits the poor and requires tighter regulation and adequate returns. Compares to England's government-backed model and notes Massachusetts laws yet lax overall. Signed Frank Williams.
Newton Newkirk argues for gendered clothing by license, cites French limits on women wearing trousers, and condemns cross-dressing as a line to be drawn. He lists practical points about trousers versus petticoats, including comfort, movement, suspenders, and belt issues, ending with a call to preserve traditional attire.
Clyde Fitch adds a Western 1873 Hamlet critique urging more action and song. G K Chesterton comments on Dickens popularity contrasting eager readers with tired ones. Dr Herford Henderson, described as large with a courteous voice, recounts a streetcar misgendered nudge and the conductor’s polite reply to a six foot man.
Brooklyn youth Lyon, 18, claimed to be Thomas W. Lawson’s son but is not related to the Lawson family. He previously suffered a head injury leading to insanity, spent time at Bloomingdale Asylum, and has been freed on probation. Next week will decide further action in the non support case.
Observant Citizen recalls today in history on September 15, 1776 when British troops led by Lord Howe entered New York City. A year ago, Avon Connecticut suffered a deadly fire and explosion killing seven people.
Rejoicing followed news that the Brewster reached Jamaica safely despite a battered hull after a severe hurricane. The storm curtailed sea traffic and may delay ocean liner arrivals as Gulf Stream–driven weather patterns continue. In Brookline, the new municipal gymnasium, costing 120000, nears completion and the Knights of Columbus council eyes a busy winter season.
Miss Mabel Collins of Belmont street Charlestown earns the sobriquet The Little Maiden and will guard pupils at Moulton Street Primary School. She trained at Charlestown High and Boston Normal schools and shows talent in gymnastics and water sports. Miss Anna Harris of Burn street Jamaica Plain is assigned as assistant at Samuel W Mason School Dorchester Norfolk avenue after training at Girls High and Boston Normal Schools. Her sociable manner and tennis play at Pink Bank courts highlight her school life.
Social items report Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Thayer closing their Newport villa and opening a town house on Fairfield Street. Charles H Paine extends European stay with extensive travel. Berkshire Hunt Club breakfasts at Shadow Brook Lenox estate. next week guests of Allen Winden. Dwight Blaney to close Blarney Castle Bar Harbor October first. Miss Laura Whitney and Mrs Henry M Whitney share Bar Harbor visit. Aspinwall Lenox registration of Mr and Mrs Richard T Wilson and son, planning to stay for horse show. Wilson health improving. Dorothy Jordan arrives Lenox to stay with Miss Rosamond Dixey at Tanglewood. Dixey hosts house party during horse show, Lenox season’s highlight.
Dear Miss Champagne advises a reader who asks if she should invite a young man to call regularly. The columnist notes parental approval matters, but a man will usually express his intent directly or indirectly. The answer emphasizes clear, positive communication to avoid embarrassment or misread signals.
A young bar office worker writes for advice about going to the beach supper with a Harvard graduate she has known for six months. The adviser urges she judge whether the man is respectable, has daily contact, and would be creditable to be seen with.
Helen plans to marry Sigfried Vandyce in a dark elopement with her parents unaware. John Holbrook, the minister, reveals himself and steps in after catching the plan. With her parents’ consent he marries her, while Sigfried is arrested for desertion and theft, leaving Helen to a blissful, faithful life with her husband.
Members of the Boston Women’s Press Club enjoyed an afternoon harbor excursion aboard the steamer John Harvard hosted by Mrs Annie G Murray treasurer of the club. They visited Rainsford Institutions then dined at Hull with Miss Floretta Vining and returned from Nantasket at seven o clock. attendees included Miss Vining Mrs Sally Joy White and daughters Mrs Granville Darling Miss Grace J White Mrs Elizabeth M Gosse Mrs Margaret J Magennis Miss Mary McKay Miss Clancy and Miss Helen Winslow.
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