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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1907
Page
6
Publication detail from Post Publishing Co dated September 30 1907 shows issue number 79 of volume 188 and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
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The article notes a 10 to 30 percent rise in living costs, with milk and dairy prices climbing and canned goods expected to advance. It cites ex-Governor W. L. Douglas arguing that about 20 percent of the 50 percent price increase stems from tariff protections, urging removal of duties to lower costs by roughly 10 percent.
Washington settles on sending the United States navy for a projected voyage to the Pacific coast. Some fear war, but the editor argues the transfer will be beneficial for practice and readiness whether or not conflict is imminent.
The market faces a week of large dividend and interest payments totaling about 150 million dollars. While such cash distributions could ease tight conditions, true market value remains tied to investment income returns. Investors appear cautiously optimistic, awaiting broader signals and agricultural harvests to lift sentiment.
The peace conference at The Hague is expected to conclude sittings next week with little remaining to do. All major items proposed have been dropped without action, leaving few unresolved matters for consideration.
The New York Herald suggests ceding the Philippines to Filipinos to be paid in installments. It argues this would remove a national burden, fulfill US pledges of independence, and end growing costs already incurred.
The dedication of the M kinley monument at Canton Ohio today draws national interest as over a million Americans contributed to the memorial. President Theodore Roosevelt will deliver the dedication address, honoring a leader whose strength and integrity are greatly admired after McKinley’s death.
Chief Powderly of the bureau of immigration reports applications from state officials for 256 400 laborers including men women and children at wages from 3 a week to 3 50 a day This moderate estimate reflects persistent conditions throughout the year and signals continued home making growth with three states asking for over a million settlers to take land.
The 24 hour race at Morris Park set speed records and caused grievous and fatal injuries. While debated, such private track events escape the same condemnation as public highway races, with spectators injured but accepting risk as part of the sport.
An extra showing of Caught in the Rain will be presented at the Park next Friday afternoon due to strong demand. The note also lists local social updates and cultural events including Blanche Bates’ engagement at the Majestic Theatre and opera plans.
A humorous miscellany piece references Uncle Hamps and Uncle Hank critiquing seasonal weather for crops while jokey lines note hay fever onions and bunions. It then lampoons modern dueling by listing overthetop rules and quirks with playful footnotes about rubber rapiers and a photo motif titled Twixt Love and Honor.
A humorous sketch describes a German duel ritual in a tavern where officers duel with frankfurters and steins. After “Prosit” they fight with the food, sauerkraut and bomberschnitzel appear, and the winner is the one who drinks most while the loser pays the bill. The piece notes the defeated retire from the army.
Dick the horse, willed eight years ago by George Savage to the Misses Savage of 518 Mercer Street Jersey City, has died at age 34. He was granted exclusive use of two pasture lots on Baldwin Avenue near the City Hospital for life, with the death marking the end of the unusual bequest.
The astrologer notes a day favorable to earth related affairs with Saturn in beneficial aspect. It encourages transactions connected to land and soil. Farmers and miners benefit most, and leasing or renting houses or farms is recommended. Deal in real estate today.
The notice urges pushing pending matters while avoiding quarrels as misunderstandings may lead to conflict. It calls for alert employees especially women and suggests prosperity in household affairs, baking, new dishes, hiring maids, entertaining, and starting dressmaking. It warns a year birthdate may face lawsuits unless cautious, notes a quick-tempered boy may struggle, and warns a girl born today about a false friend though she may marry well with an improving husband.
James J. Hill told Inland Waterways Commission attendees at the St. Paul Commercial Club that railroad construction may have paused and would take a long time to resume, reflecting cautious outlook on future expansion.
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