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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

6

Subscription rates and mailing notes for The Sunday Post

The text lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including one year six months and three month rates. It notes Canada delivery at 9e per copy and that the paper is entered as Second Class Matter in Boston. It warns readers to send no cash and to remit by checks, drafts, or money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.

Ofa Acon THE Sunday Post Canada Postoffice Boston Maia Post Publishing Company

Post Subscriptions Due in Advance and Discontinuation Notice

All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy please notify us by postal at once. E. A. Grosier, Editor and Publisher.

E. A. Grozier

Roosevelt Attaches Boston Finance Report to Message

President Roosevelt embeds the full Boston Finance Commission report on the Boston Agreement as an appendix to his message. The long extracts illuminate his argument with precise, fearless, and impartial critique, reaffirming earlier praise for Matthews' report.

Roosevelt Boston Finance Commission Boston Matthews

The Hibbard Bill heating mayoral powers in debate

A legislative hearing on Mayor Hibbard's bid to expand authority over appointments removals and regulation of city officers drew tepid support and strong opposition. Observers say the mayor could achieve similar results by judicious use of existing charter powers. The mayor did not attend the hearing to explain his aims.

Hibbard

The Battleship Bill Surges in Senate Vote Clash

The Senate rejected the Presidents plan to double first class battleships under the naval appropriation amendment. Only 23 senators backed four ships while 50 voted against. Even if all missing votes favored four ships the measure would still lack a majority. The clash shows a clear policy split between President and Congress.

United States Senate House Congress

Massachusetts Bill Extends Railroad Employee Liability

The Nichols bill, now near its third reading in the House, would tighten liability of railroad companies for injuries to employees in duty. It clarifies that an employee does not assume risk from a coworker’s negligence and can recover damages, aligning Massachusetts law with a recent federal act.

Nichols Massachusetts Congress

Commission tour on urban waste disposal finds new methods

The commission studying city waste and garbage disposal has traveled to Canada and is touring U S cities to compare systems. It aims to identify economical burning methods to repurpose refuse as municipal power and to address broader sewage disposal after costly pipe and pump work.

Canada United States

Science urged for lasting fixes to coastal pollution

The text calls for permanent, scientific solutions to coastal pollution, noting sediment buildup and shellfish bans near polluted areas. It stresses that economy and sanitation depend on proper methods, not makeshifts, to protect harbors and beaches.

Roosevelt Urges Congress to Act on Long-Standing Measures

The President’s message reiterates prior recommendations, urging Congress to enact his long list of proposals. He presses for labor reform, corporate restraint, executive power extension, and action on municipal graft as shown in Boston, with the Finance Commission report sent to the Justice Department for possible action. The Post backs the recommendations, but Congress’ response remains uncertain amid political conditions.

Boston Congress Finance Commission Department of Justice

Weeks Drafts Forest Preservation Bill Against Cannon Block

Congressman John W Weeks prepares a bill to safeguard White Mountain and Appalachian forests from constitutional objections. The piece notes Speaker Cannon and the lumber trust have blocked New England aims, doomed forests yet urges a regional revolt led by New England lawmakers with support from other regions to fight the obstruction.

John W. Weeks Committee On Agriculture White Mountain Appalachian New England Cannon Lumber Trust Central Oregon Land Grant Uncle Joe House Appalachian States West White Mountains

O Connell Bill to Require Electric Trains

Congressman OConnell introduced a bill to force interstate railroads to abandon gas and steam for lighting and heating and to outfit all passenger trains with electricity. The measure aims to reduce fatalities in rail accidents if enacted. Dr Harrington opposed a national school of hygiene at a Willard House meeting. Mrs Lothrop spoke on flag protection before a Senate military affairs subcommittee led by Senator Lodge.

Washington, D. C O’connell Congress Charlies Harrington Massachusetts State Board of Health School of Hygiene Willard House Daniel Lothrop Massachusetts The Senate Committee On Military Affairs Senator Lodge

Feud on the tote road ends with Jacksons in power

In old New England days two Yan kee families Spashus Nichols and Hornby Jackson dispute annexation to Wasphornet and voting rights. Spashus wins a town meeting vote, then faces near universal opposition. The Jacksons fill multiple public offices as the conflict exposes their control along the Mosquito Mountain toll road.

Mosquito Mountain New England Vespucius Christopher Nichols Asia Africa Europe America Australia Hornbeam Jackson Aram Eram Oram Spushus Hornby Bram Jackson Oram Jackson Iram Jackson Old Hornby Avram Aram Jackson Pap Mam Tram Spashus Dorn Vespueius Christopher Nichols Ederic Worden Belfast

Public Confession Sought Over Private Affections

Anthony Comstock of Charlestown Mass asks Pneught to reveal his relations with Miss Gertrude Magnolia Gumdrop and clarify rumors of a trusting wife and a brood of Nouga tines at home. He condemns perceived secrecy and calls for public candor in the matter.

Gertrude Magnolia Gumdrop Anthony Comstock Charlestown Mass

Letter to Anthony Comstock Defends Privacy and Personal Boundaries

A satirical tirade argues that private life is none of the public’s business and mocks Comstock’s crusade. It insists the speaker will mind his own affairs, warns against prying, and jokes about art statues and personal propriety.

All Sorts Volunteers Take Over As Editor Goes On Leave

Beginning May 3 Mr Newkirk a ex pects to take three weeks vacation as editor of All Sorts The Post will let readers run the column for that period Two prizes $10 await best contribution and worst entry with Mr Newkirk to judge on his return Contibutions go to All Sorts Volunteers Bogton Daily Post care of Bogton Daily Post

Newkirk The Post Mr. Newkirk Simeon Ford Bogton

Financial crisis in Barcelona linked to cotton cash sales

The Epocha reports a serious Barcelona crisis tied to US cotton exporters offering advantageous spot cash terms during stringency. Barcelona buyers accepted these terms, draining gold reserves and worsening the financial squeeze.

Madrid Barcelona United States

Observant Citizen highlights and city incidents from Dorchester to Cambridge

A collage of Boston area vignettes notes Joe Magee’s heroic bathhouse dash preventing beach damage, a Lynn car derailment delay on Chelsea Bridge, and Cambridge leader Charles H Thurston’s father’s death. Also covered are Orpheus Club’s Merry Widow ban, William McCallum’s career move, April straw hats, a helpful police moment aiding an elderly woman, and Captain Dugan’s anniversary roses.

St. Paul Joseph Magee Tenean Veteran Firemen’s Association Freeport Street Dorchester Joe Lynn Chelsea Chelsea Bridge Charles H. Thurston Cambridge George Thurston University City Plattsburg N. Y

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