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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
8
The Boston Post announces daily and Sunday subscription rates for one year six months and three months with prices listed and payment terms. Editorial offices and publisher EB A Grozier are noted with attention to mailing and renewal rules.
The piece argues Russia remains dominant in the East and May use Tabriz as a path toward Afghanistan and the Indian border. It notes Tiflis and Merv as historic points for engineers and spies and suggests Kabul is influenced by Russia while Persia buffers Britain in India. It questions Britain’s imagination amid potential Russian advance.
The article notes Mr. James A. Patten seeking rest in Colorado as wheat prices fall in Chicago. It contrasts the 30 cent a bushel tariff proposal with the Dingley bill's 25 cent protection, implying future scrutiny and stronger government support for Patten’s next wheat corner if the Senate tariff bill passes.
The article portrays Abdul Hamid as a master of deceit who has long manipulated European balance of power. It argues the Sultan strengthens his throne via cunning diplomacy, bribery, and shifting conspiracies, while predicting the Young Turks may soon be subjugated under his influence as the constitution unfolds.
The House voted 60 in favor and 117 against a district based local option liquor bill for Boston. Authors argued city neighborhoods would remain unified and street line divisions would complicate enforcement. The measure is unlikely to be revived immediately though it may reappear as a perennial issue.
The licensing authority may restrain saloon intrusion into residential districts and protect residents who oppose traffic near their homes if exercised judiciously.
The piece argues that margin trading in stocks is gambling and urges a government stamp tax on every margin transaction to curb speculation. It cites margins, broker commissions, and tax ideas to finance and regulate Wall Street. The author warns the White Commission report could affect New York’s moral leadership.
The legislature should not end anti smoke efforts in Boston as railroads and public service firms are urged to voluntarily reduce smoke. New Haven Railroad electrified to Stamford and beyond without coercion, while geologic survey findings show smokeless operation is viable in Pittsburgh and other sites. If feasible elsewhere, Boston can adopt similar smokeless plants.
J Frank Good a longtime Roxbury resident and noted athlete died at his home 22 Bartlett Street from heart failure after a two month illness. He was born in Roxbury 60 years ago and a Washing ton School graduate. Son of John Good who fought in the Civil War, he leaves six sons and three daughters. Three sons Frank J Arthur J and Louis are Boston newspaper men. Eugene, another son, is a former National League player now with Toronto.
The author invites discussion on preferred format for a breakfast serial summary. Some readers favor the synopsis before, others prefer it after, and the question is now open for discussion.
In a dramatic sea crisis, Stealthy Steve guides Colonel Roosevelt on the drifting Admiral. The ship nears a ragged reef while passengers pray and Stubb the Sting pleads for mercy. Steve resists panic, lighting fails against 147 mph wind as danger looms.
President Taft, made a Mason in Cincinnati in February, attended a regular session of the Temple Masonic lodge in Washington. He watched the third degree work on several candidates, with a large attendance reported.
Pietro Grande aged 30 of North Square was arraigned before Judge Murray in the local police court and held in $1000 for the grand jury on a charge of stealing a $400 diamond studded purse, the property of Mrs. Hollis Hi Hunnewell of Wellesley.
The Observant Citizen notes a loud series of sharp rivet noises from a steam riveter at Tremont and Temple, audible to worshippers at St Pauls Church during Lenten services. The item also chronicles community chatter, theater, and local events across Boston.
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks landed in Honolulu today from San Francisco aboard the Japan liner Chyo Maru and was warmly welcomed by local officials and crowds.
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