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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
6
Daily issue details for Post Publishing Co. dated September 26 1907 list office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass and issue number 76 Vol 188.
The Board of Aldermen tabled the Mayor's message and the appointments of additional deputy sealers of weights and measures. Critics say the body must act to protect the public in this intolerable situation and avoid political delay.
The River Coal Company agent in Boston returns a fetch of the cord to reveal municipal coal purchase details. Maurice H Klaus was brought from Providence on a larceny charge as the key to unlock the controversy.
Attorney-General Bonaparte argues immunity for the Chicago and Alton Railroad and E H Harriman makes a verdict of guilt for the government stance. The Standard Oil verdict stands at 29240000 with accomplice testimony obtained under immunity. Judge Landis notes many men serve time for offences similar to those forced by company actions.
Bay of Islands residents press to lift season restrictions as The Hague arbitration looms. Newfoundland wants to ship on American schooners and hire American seamen, while American fishermen seek bait access. Imperial policy overrules colonial laws under the 1818 treaty, delaying prosecutions until arbitration.
In Atlantic City the American Bankers Association heard Alfred L. Aiken of Worcester County Institution for Savings argue against life insurance departments linked to savings banks. The paper warned of risks and conflicts with banking aims.
The Legislature weighed proposed limits on savings bank insurance citing concerns it may overstep bank purpose. Critics argued it would blur lines with industrial insurance, but Massachusetts has already permitted savings bank insurance and awaits practical results with guarded optimism.
A legislative commission hears that tax exemption on Massachusetts municipal bonds would cut interest costs for Boston by about 300,000 dollars annually. City officials argue removal of tax would attract small savers to municipal bonds and raise market value, easing municipal finances.
Correction notes that James A. Emery, secretary of the Citizens' Industrial Association of America, opposes any limit on current court powers over injunctions. A typographical error in a prior Post headline misread “opposes” as “approves.”
A reader from Brighton Massachusetts asks which form is correct I am a Har or I are a Har The response notes it depends on whether you am or are highlighting dialectal error and grammar in a humorous tone.
A columnist ridicules Shaw for living on vegetables and prunes. The piece mockingly contrasts his abstention from tobacco alcohol and meat with a wish for tenderloin steak. It lampoons ascetic diets and highlights the columnist’s preference for meat and onions.
Charles Chase Parsons travels with Augusta J. King and the Currys through New Hampshire Vermont and New York. A report of his Denver marriage last week is denied as untrue. He remains heart whole and fancy free.
The astrologer invites readers to enjoy this daily horoscope series. It notes the values of the column for all readers, even non believers, and promises thoughtful insights for the day ahead.
Astrological note for the 269th day highlights excellent prospects for business or pleasure, urging confident excursions, swift completion of pending affairs, and favorable outcomes in land or house dealings. It advises new employment, favors, jams or jellies making, hiring maids, and pattern dress choices while predicting a prosperous year for those born today and favorable but cautionary travels and letters.
A letter asks if a wealthy mother’s match with another heiress could pull a suitor away from a modestly funded beloved. The columnist answers that true love resists money and condemns marrying for wealth, noting such a union harms both sides and that the devoted heart should guide marriage choices.
A visitor recounts going to Niagara Falls with a licensed guide who charged five dollars for a city tour. They visited whetstone plants and underwater tubes, learned about Prospect Point, and learned about future access across the river before a brief farewell.
Observant Citizen Miss Helen Weller attended Weiths with friends for Christine la Barraque's vaudeville debut. Charles F. F. Campbell and John Macy were among the party as Katharine Goodson prepares a major tour with her husband, the composer, and opens the Worcester Festival with a new Hinton piano concerto on October 4. A forlorn little dog, once white, but
A man and a woman clash over a missed call and a handkerchief marked with a W. She recalls their platonic friendship while fearing another’s intrigue as Winnie Raymond attends the party. He dodges explaining and offers guarded, teasing replies about Winnie’s appearance.
A conversation reveals a misunderstanding about a letter and a handkerchief marked with M not W. Mab discovers Winnie's prize terrier link to a supposed kiss, ending with Dick asking Mab to marry him and a childlike plea to stop teased jealousy over a dog.
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