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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1907
Page
6
The Boston Post issue from September 16 1907 lists pricing for daily and Sunday subscriptions including Canada rates. It notes advance payment required and discontinuation on expiration, with editor publisher contact details and office addresses.
Walter Wellman recounts a trial trip in the Arctic airship noting a 15 mile progress in three hours against strong wind. He concedes that a 12 mile per hour breeze ended the experiment, dimming hopes for a quick dash to the Pole.
Mr Cleveland reports from Princeton confirm anxiety over his health. Though aged about 71, he remains the sole surviving ex president with widespread respect and reverence from the American people.
Yale begins assembling players before the academic year starts on the 26th while Harvard starts light practice with high hopes. Harvard retains veterans and adds promising material to strengthen the line, giving it an advantage over Yale which must rely on last year’s freshmen to fill varsity spots.
President Fallieres commutes Soleillant’s murder sentence to life imprisonment, citing public morals concerns about the death penalty. The move fuels a broader feud over abolition, with radicals supporting clemency and critics warning of overstepping Parliament and delaying legislative repeal.
Debates whether the race will follow the old water line and sail area rule or a new displacement based rule. The old system grants time allowances to equalize size differences, while the new rule favors fuller hulls and discourages scow designs.
The proposed displacement limits and penalties discourage large rigs and crowd out faster racing machines. The Reliance and its Iselin group were excluded under new rules, and Herreshoff estimates a 90 foot class would need over an hour longer to complete the America’s Cup course. The aim is to curb the big yacht style the author calls the Reliance type.
A Boston and Maine freight and a passenger express collided near Canaan, killing 24 and injuring many. The editor cites telegraph misreads and systemic failures on a single track, urging absolute safeguards, block and automatic signals, and strict clearance protocols to prevent future disasters.
This daily horoscope series is compiled for Post readers by a respected astrologer. It offers engaging insights and can be enjoyed by all, even without firm belief in astrology.
The forecast marks a perilous day with a red anger sign and warns against sudden quarrels. It notes potential business complications for those born under blonde or reddish hair and urges cool judgment to avoid illness and losses. a restless child may find discipline leads to business success and early marriage for a girl.
Yesterday reached 85 degrees in Boston marking the warmest September 15 since 1893. The day featured a 67 degree morning and 73 degree evening with humidity from 75 to 30 percent and southwest winds 8 to 12 mph. Tampa reported 92 the warmest U S spot while Duluth was 52 at 8 pm.
A column contrasts Korean and American wife speech, noting Koreans’ restraint and Americans’ chatter. It mocks male talkers as verbose bluster and questions the common belief that women talk endlessly, while observing men’ s tendency to boast and fill silences.
The Newton Board of Aldermen names James P. Goodman warden of the Almshouse to fill a long vacant pound keeper post. The piece weaves local tales from patrols, a burned family, a football friend of Tom Grady, Ratshesky’s joke, boulevard oil plans, and community notices around Clifton and Dorchester, with brief notes on police and civic figures.
A public figure laments the prevalence of empty rhetoric while urging practical action. The statement calls for realism and capability over empty promises, urging effort and solution oriented thinking.
A letter to the All Sorts column questions whether a herring can walk, noting uncertainty about herring behavior and criticizing nature fakirs. The writer urges cautious, honest study and asks for expert guidance through the column.
The cotton goods trust raises calico and cotton prints to ten cents a yard from four and five cents while raw cotton falls. The piece notes corset prices rising, mocks men as poor trustbusters, and urges women to unite with brooms and hat pins to oppose the trusts.
The article warns that the straw hat is protected by open season rules from Sept 15 to May 1 in Massachusetts. Any sportsman may shoot at or kill a straw hat seen in public, and bystanders must protect themselves. The note cites Vol VII Chapter 9 Section 28 page 49 of the Game Laws.
A Post letter from E R Monson criticizes calls for extenuation of Jesse Pom eroy's crimes. The writer, a New England mother, condemns the brutal murders and torture of a baby and a girl, insisting the monster did not expiate his acts.
Eunice Walker spends a bright day enjoying nature and breaking routine, inviting neighbor Dan Crosby for tea. He finally asks to marry her, and she agrees, sensing the day was different from all others.
A reader signs as WORKINGMAN asking if farmers can receive 40 cents per can for their milk while retailing in Boston at eight cents per quart. He invites information for the general public and himself.
A reader asks if a 32 year old man should marry to preserve the family name. Mildred Champagne argues marriage should flow from love and home happiness, not duty to ancestors or society. She says a man owes himself a joyful home and honorable service to country, once he creates a supportive partnership.
A letter writer asks how to handle 10 years of devoted friendship with a sick woman who shows little affection. The advisor praises self sacrifice, urges frank talk, and suggests the woman should grant freedom if love is real, to avoid wasting more years.
Acting Attorney General Russell met a delega tion of negroes from Arkansas who pressed for the appointment of Scipio A. Jones of Little Rock as assistant United States district attorney for the eastern district. Incumbent W. S. Bratton had resigned.
Members born in Limerick or with Limerick-born parents gathered at Phenix Hall Washington street for a social meeting honoring the 216th anniversary of the signing of the treaty of Limerick. P J Harty served as secretary and B J Fitzpatrick presided. Irish county club representatives attended. Charles F Forrester Miss B Fitzpatrick led a music and literary program. Addresses were delivered by B J Fitzpatrick N O Shaughnessy Thomas F Lally and Frank J Donohue.
Worcester report quotes real estate operator C Howard King of 405 Main Street stating a 2 percent rise in demand for abandoned farms over five years. He notes buyers include New Yorkers Governor Hughes and factory workers saving to buy homes, with Montpelier Vermont as an example.
Fifty Beaver Falls citizens will petition the Carnegie hero fund commission to award Oliver Grimes a medal and money for carrying from a burning building Mrs. Juliette Sutto and then rescuing her infant child still inside.
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