Post Publishing Co. Boston Daily Subscription Rates
Daily and Sunday newspaper notice from the Post Publishing Co Boston dated April 17 1907 outlines subscription prices for various terms including one year six months and four months It also notes payment terms reader notices and postal delivery details and identifies Grozier as editor and publisher with office contacts in Boston Massachusetts.
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Post Publishing Co
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Washington &J
Boston
Mesa
Japan Builds 19,800 Ton Battleship Amid Arms Race
Japan launches a 19,800 ton battleship challenging the British 18,500 ton Dreadnought in a growing naval rivalry. In June The Hague Peace Congress discusses limits on armaments.
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Japan
Hague
Tax Dodging Extraordinary at Standard Oil of Whiting
The report claims Standard Oil of Whiting Indiana dodged taxes on 37 million dollars of property for four years. It notes penalties for unlawful rebates and suggests the company heads the tax dodgers list amid Indiana revelations.
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Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Ind
Indiana
Standard Oil
Fire on Central Wharf Sparks Call for Explosives Storage Inquiry
A spectacular explosion yesterday on Central wharf caused extensive property damage and numerous injuries with no fatalities. The incident prompts an inquiry into how explosives are stored within city limits and the exact cause remains to be determined.
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Central Wharf
Thaw Bail Hesitancy Prompted by Wealth and Privilege
The article notes hesitancy in granting bail to Harry K Thaw while awaiting retrial. It argues wealth would otherwise ensure secure lodging, and wealth should not grant privileges denied to poorer prisoners.
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Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Massachusetts Democrats Reinforced by Tariff Debate
The piece argues Mr. Whitney nearly won the Lieutenant Governor race in a critical year and suggests voters can trust him again. It notes Massachusetts political conditions favor the Democrats, highlighting the tariff issue as a rallying point for a strong fall fight with a ticket advocating revision and industrial relief.
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Whitney
Draper
Massachusetts
Reopening Public Opinion Bill Faces Political Pressure
The Ways and Means committee hearing revisits the public opinion bill amid Republican Lodge opposition. Advocates urge lawmakers to heed constitutional rights to instruct, warning against blocking the people’s chance to advise next November. The issue, tied to Massachusetts politics, centers on education of voters and future hearings continue today.
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Committee On Ways and Means
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Massachusetts
State House
Washington
Electric railways set to extend power through New England
Vice President Buckland of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad says if the Stamford Conn to New York main line electric section operates successfully the system will spread through New England. The section is expected to run on electricity by early summer. The New York Central already uses electric motive power from New York. Transition from steam moves from experimental to practical while ensuring roadway stability rolling stock performance and safer faster travel and reduced smoke.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Stamford
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New York
New England
New York Central
Veterans of Spain War Do Not Merit Preferred Civil Service
The article argues against giving veterans of the 1898 Spanish American War preferential status in civil service exams. It notes Civil War veterans receive privilege due to age, but Spain veterans are younger and largely did not serve long. It concludes that Spain volunteers should not be rated lower than qualified civilians.
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Spain
Massachusetts
The State Ticket Douglas Whitney Democratic Nominees
The article endorses William L. Douglas for Governor and Henry M. Whitney for Lieutenant Governor. Whitney would take the second spot if Douglas runs. The pair is described as a strong ticket with proven public service and broad support.
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William L. Douglas
Henry M. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
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Whitney
Mr. Douglas
Heroic run down of runaway horse earns praise
Ch ief Mullen's chauffeur Cosgrove receives acclaim from Boston fire department circles for chasing a runaway horse from the chief's auto and leaping to seize it, a feat hailed as heroic by Brookline Station A members and other firefighters.
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Cosgrove
Mullen
Fire Department
Boston
Brookline
Correcting a Cartoon Bear Chase in All Sorts
A reader questions a discrepancy in All Sorts about Old Bill Seaver chased by a bear in Winsted Connecticut. The editor explains the illustration was by an artist and rubber chain in the image stretched, enabling the bear to chase Bill, and apologizes for the error.
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Bill Seaver
Winsted
Conn
William
Bill
Cyrus
Malden
Mass
Prefix Primer: Wordscapes and Riddles in English
From English as She Is Taught this list pairs words with punny or cryptic clues. Knickerbocker hints to ring attire while Matins refers to footwear. Medieval hints at a wicked tempted man. Plagiarist notes a playwright copier and Mercenary a charity-dependent person.
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Prism
Brock Named President of Home Savings Bank in Boston
Trustees unanImously elected George E. Brock to succeed the late Charles H. Allen as president of the Home Savings Bank Boston. The board also voted to raise the bank's interest rate for its 30 000 depositors to 4 percent, one of only three Boston savings banks offering the rate. Brock, former treasurer of the bank for four years, was born in Brighton in 1860 and has long resided there. He previously served on the School Board beginning in 1902 for a three year term and later on the reorganized board.
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George E. Brock
The
Home Savings Bank
Charles H. Allen
Boston
Brock
Brighton
The Ballad of Big Jake Sibley in Silver Plume
In Silver Plume Colorado a miner Big Jake Sibley defies a raging Alpine Vein fire to save his friend Smithy. He dies after carrying Smithy from the flames while Smithy bears burns and contends with loss. The town honors Jake with a grave and a preacher quotes Greater love hath no man than this.
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Colorado
Big Jake Sibley
Clear Creek
Smithy
Sibley
Dick Foley
Big Jake
Foley
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Jake Sibley
Davis
Jim Bigelow
Jon Miller
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Prince and Princess of Wales to Visit Canada
London reports the Prince and Princess of Wales will soon undertake an extended tour of Canada, signaling a major royal visit to North America. The announcement notes preparations underway for the trip.
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Prince and Princess OF Wales
Canada
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