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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

6

The Post Publishing Company announces subscription rates

The Post Publishing Company issues daily and Sunday editions with annual, semiannual, and monthly rates. The Daily Post costs 2288.00 per year, 1.50 for six months, 0.75 for eight months, and 0.25 per month. The Sunday Post is 2.50 per year, with three and six month options. Postage to points in Canada at 9 cents per copy. Mail subscriptions can be changed by mail, and all payments are in advance.

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Visitors Invade Boston for Grand Parade Display

The invasion of Boston progresses with a formal city welcome. Invaders receive freedom of the city and plan a midsummer parade in the afternoon promising a display of unprecedented magnitude and brilliancy.

Boston

Vast North American Wildfires Rage Across British Columbia

The article compares the recent British Columbia fires with earlier New England blazes, describing the disaster as the continent's most extensive and destructive in memory. It notes widespread loss of life, farmland, and towns, and anticipates severe destitution and the need for sympathy and material aid from communities.

New England British Columbia Montana Idaho

The Bridge Veto Sparks Aldermen Scrutiny

The Aldermen face scrutiny for refusing to act on the Mayor's veto of a railroad franchise over the Northern avenue bridge. The paper warns that delaying action for political maneuvering undermines public interests and could defy charter procedures if a two thirds vote cannot be secured.

Northern Avenue Bridge Dicker

Righteous Judgment Drops Conductor Mc Dougall Case

District Attorney Moran declines to prosecute Conductor Mc Dougall on a concealed weapons charge after an acquittal, ending a case that drew criticism of police conduct. The article notes the arrest of a police officer and defends the decision as justifiable given the volatile circumstances.

Moran McDougall

Moran helps end Jamaica Plain man-hunt case

The text notes mental disturbance among many officers during the Jamaica Plain man-hunt and reports the arrest on technical charges lacking foundation. It asserts Moran's action stops the case, implying possible persecution or intimidation and praising Moran for aiding the Boston police.

Jamaica Plain Moran Boston

Free Speech and Putnam Hall Closure Sparks Debate

The article questions the authority used to bar Lettish residents from Putnam Hall and halt a planned protest meeting. It argues free speech protects airing grievances even if language is offensive and notes the hall closure failed, as demonstrators gathered on the Common and read resolutions, prompting reflection on whether the action was wise or necessary.

Boston Putnam Hall

Taft Campaign Outlook Focuses on the Great West

The Taft press bureau touts an engaging literature while doubting Southern electoral gains. It predicts Missouri will rebound after 1908 and argues the real contest lies in the Great and Middle West with Bryan sentiment rising nationwide.

Republican Campaign Committee Taft Missouri South Great and Middle West

Bryan Acceptance Speech Aimed To Be Brief

The article notes Mr Bryan will deliver a short acceptance speech upon notification of nomination, stressing brevity measured around 5300 words. It contrasts with Taft's longer address and argues a concise speech increases reader accessibility and digestibility. It anticipates a pungent quality to Bryan's remarks.

Mr. Bryan United States Taft Republican Committee Bryan

Bryan Named Honorary Member of Lincoln Typographical Union

Aug 8 Lincoln union 209 elected William Jennings Bryan an honorary member after discussing his political defeats and noting his new status as a union printer.

Lincoln Bryan Lincoln Typographical Union

Three Writings From Armenian of Archag Tchobanian

Poem fragment about names written in sand and on the heart. includes lines on memory and enduring letters. Ends with garbled signature and location Dorchester August.

Archag Tchobanian Alice Dorchester

Soak Em Trust raises coal price amid summer heat

The Soak Em Trust in Boston boosts coal by two cents a ton to preserve precedent and fund past profits. The note cites weather, pre-winter stockpiling, and need for revenue. Local wit includes Taft joke and bandit arrests. Also satire on Standard Oil fine and a future dentist who is an all around physician and plumber.

Boston Coal Club Coal Club Bill Taft Hot Springs Taft Boston Greater Bill John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company John National Dental Association

Electrifying Knights of Pythias displays dazzle Tremont Beacon

A Boston crowd adores a nightly electrical display on the Houghton & Dutton building near Parker House in honor of the Knights of Pythias convention. The scene features colored bulbs forming insignia across nine stories and draws Knights and ladies amid a festive atmosphere.

School Beacon Tremont Boston Santa Houghton & Dutton

Prince Edward Island Featured in Little Journeys Series

The Post outlines the fourth week of its Little Journeys to Interesting Places, focusing on Prince Edward Island. Readers will see views of beauty spots as the charming Canadian province grows in popularity as a vacation destination.

The Post Prince Edward Island Canada

View of Murray Harbor Promises Charlottetown Charm

The piece highlights Charlottetown Prince Edward Island with Queen Square Gardens Victoria Park and harbor views. It notes a landscape gardener’s work and the city’s growth a 12 500 population and elevated tide land. It mentions hunting fishing and rest spots for summer visitors.

Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Queen Square Gardens Victoria Park

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