Post Publishing Co. announces April 29 1908 issue details
The Post Publishing Company issues daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates, locations in Boston Massachusetts, and contact information. Payment terms require advance payment and notices of discontinuation on expiration. Editor and Publisher E A Grozier signs the notice.
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Boston Police Listing Bill Faces Possible Veto
The acting governor may veto the bill repealing the police listing law if it reaches him, despite the House approving it 108 to 72 on third reading. Supporters frame the measure as city relief from inconvenience and unnecessary expense, with Senate concurrence expected.
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Roosevelt Lays Out Plan On Boston Graft Probe
President Roosevelt announces federal involvement in Boston contract graft cases and instructs Secretary Bonaparte to act. City Hall signals civil action to recover defrauded funds while federal authorities pursue criminal charges under national law. The clash between local and national action is set.
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Raisuli Survives Attempted Assault Amid Notable Escapes
The report of Raisuli’s assassination faded as news arrived of his life sparing escape. The bandit’s luck persists as he continues to cheat danger with hairbreadth escapes, inspiring commentary from John Hay era quips, and famed for seizing Maclean in a ransom.
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Massachusetts House Rejects Parcel Post Recommendation
On reconsideration the Massachusetts House decided not to advise Congress to adopt Postmaster General Meyer's parcels post recommendation. It is not conceivable that Mr Meyer
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Massachusetts Legislature Shapes Parcels Post Debate
The Massachusetts Legislature withholds endorsement of Mr Meyers parcels post plan and defers to future opportunity. Proponents argue the system expands local business and does not erode it, while critics' points fail the test of practical experience from countries with similar adoption.
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Relief Work Figures From Massachusetts Fund in Chelsea
The Massachusetts relief committee reports about 298526 raised for Chelsea fire victims. About 100000 funded immediate aid, 45000 for rehabilitation, and 17000 for re establishment. With 145000 remaining, relief has assisted roughly 1859 families or about 10000 people.
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Chelsea
Chelsea Commission Should Hire Best Talent Beyond Voter List
The Chelsea plan for a temporary commission to run affairs during rehabilitation should use the best available talent, even if not on Chelsea’s registered voters list. The measure is emergency-only, with a referendum urged and no restriction on selecting nonresidents for the commission.
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Forty Years Service of Father O Callaghan in Boston Parish
The Rt. Rev. Mer. Denis O Callaghan celebrates forty years as rector of St. Augustine in Boston. Parishioners praised his religious, moral and social work shaping local citizenship. At a reception he said his life’s ambition has been realized, and he remains hale and vigorous.
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House of Commons Reassembles After Easter, Adjourns
The House of Commons met after Easter and heard several speeches honoring the late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman who was just buried. Members adjourned out of respect for the former prime minister.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Boston Cooks Challenge New York Chef Escoffier
J H Coughlan of the Boston Culinary Society writes to the Post praising Boston's chefs and criticizing New York chefs who visit Boston clubs and hotels. He claims two dozen Boston cooks could outperform Escoffier within 24 hours and notes nine of ten of the daily culinary room entrants read the Post.
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Phony Reduction in Telephone Charges Questioned
A Roxbury resident reports being charged 10 cents to call Jamaica Plain from Roxbury while in-town calls to suburbs cost 5 cents. The store manager cited suburb routing as the reason, calling the 10 cent charge a phony reduction.
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Light by Alice Stone Blackwell
A poem translated from Manuel Jose Othon describes dawn awakening the world. Shadows fade as Dawn glows with rosy waters and bright Aurora. The sky and eastern mountains glow pale and pure and light conquers night both on land and sea. Morning mist rises while life awakens with new delight.
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Manuel Jose Othon
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Heavenly Sphere
All Sorts By Newton Newkirk Accidents Will Happen
Readers complain that the All Sorts column has drifted into humor. The editor defends seven years of mournful, dignified commentary, acknowledges occasional light passages, and vows to stay true while denying admitted jokes without proof.
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Dear Wife and Husband Etiquette Chat Arises
A reader asks about proper letter closings after a long marriage and storage of furniture. The reply suggests quaint options like Respected Helpmeet or Esteemed Wife and notes playful digs at alimony or hush money.
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Consul General Ridgely Leaves Barcelona for Mexico
Consul General Ridgely has departed Barcelona after four years of service and transfer to Mexico City. His efforts boosted Spanish American commerce and his departure is deeply regretted locally.
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Ridgely
Mexico
Suburban notices mix sport theater and pests in late spring
A column reports youths dropping matches through sidewalks to ignite paper debris, warns city dwellers about bonfires in high winds, and notes Houdini style can tricks planned for Keith's Theatre. It also mentions bathhouse rumors, a Roxbury Coast Artillery party at Kossuth Hall, a Chelsea relief effort by James J. Storrow, church plays, a watchdog terrier used against rats, and spring drift to the suburbs with cowslips and floral hunt as women counsel enters.
Maire My Girl and Boston Grocers Entertain Hub
A historic Irish lyric titled Maire My Girl by John Keegan Casey contrasts a lover's devotion with imagery of Maire. The article later describes plans to entertain retail grocers arriving in Boston next month, highlighting Boston hospitality and an upcoming event.
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John Keegan Casey
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Clerk Joseph Houston Returns to Post Office Duty
Joseph Houston, clerk to Postmaster Mansfield, resumes duties after a Baltimore trip to recuperate his health. He is described as in the pink of condition and ready to greet visitors with his customary courtesy.
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City of Boston dog license rules and enforcement
Owners of pocs in Boston must license immediately or face prosecution. A dog license is issued at the station house in the Police Division where the animal is kept. Stephen O'Meara, Police Commissioner.
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