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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and mailing options. It lists daily and Sunday editions with prices and terms, instructions for address changes, and how to pay in advance. Publisher E A Grozier directs readers to contact editorial and business offices.
An editorial decries three failed federal forest reserve efforts for the White Mountains led by Joseph G. Cannon. It urges a Democratic Congress to curb his power and protect New England and Southern Appalachians from lumber interests. It warns of devastation from West Virginia timber sales and calls for organized political action.
The text accuses Speaker Joseph Cannon of abusing authority and urges Republicans to depose him by electing Democratic Congressmen. It argues Massachusetts and New England must remove Cannon’s control even more than choosing Bryan over Taft, framing Republicans as ineffective.
The Finance Commission urges a reorganization of the Schoolhouse Commission into an unpaid board with an executive head and eminent domain power to curb land graft and adopt stricter business methods. It warns against lowering fireproof standards arguing for proactive fire safety before a tragedy.
Poem by John Devine Inflater titled What the Sphinx Says. The speaker notes Phyllis Frowns cause mood shifts and humorous reactions. Strong emotion contrasts with dull dreariness, ending on a hopeful line about love despite her frown.
A Boston parade of the Knights of Pythias shows a diverse, unified American identity across regions and races. The piece asserts a distinctive American race and forward-looking national spirit born from the event.
In a pointed reply to Lettish Workingmen's Society, Governor Guild calls for citizens to aid authorities in apprehending and expelling criminals. He stresses equal rights but insists on duties to preserve public safety and discipline within the community.
A New Bedford reader notes quips about fish perspiring to explain tides and compares post hole texture with doughnut holes while affirming gravity makes wind faster downhill. Danvers exchange ends with a humorous room dust request.
City Engineer Jackson plans immediate paving of the Northern Avenue Bridge for team traffic with no delay from Union Freight railway franchise concerns. Aldermen have not yet passed the franchise order over the Mayor's veto and next winter Boston will enable assessments on corporations for public utility costs.
The Observant Citizens reports ship Cedric near Grand Banks bound for New York carrying actress Marie Doro and her new play The Richest Girl with Orrin Johnson as her lead. It notes Boston social figures at local hotels, a purse theft case, Ida Mulle's benefit at Crest Hall, and a pigeon's court house cameo. It also describes visiting Pythians at the fish markets, crowds around Washington Street music, a Federal building parade, and planned lake cruise by George Wheeler John Scarry aboard the St Louis and Mooner, plus a Bass Point moonlight trip by Fusilier Veterans Association on August 13 onboard the Gover nor Andrew.
A letter to the editor complains that a traveler was denied a ticket for five pennies at the Elevated road after being asked his destination and residence, while a later attempt at North station succeeded with the same coin. The writer, Dorchester J., asks why the first refusal occurred.
The fourth week in the Post series Little Journeys to Interesting Places travels to Prince Edward Island. Views of beauty spots in this charming Canadian section will be printed. The island is growing as a vacation land and attracts an increasing number of visitors each year.
Murray Harbor, a growing summer resort town at the end of the Murray Harbor railroad branch, offers fine agricultural surroundings. Visitors find welcoming accommodations, bathing and boating, pure air, and a quaint village with white cottages and scenic views of woodlands and ocean.
A note says music will be provided aboard the boat during the voyage, with arrangements set to enhance the sailing experience. Passengers can expect live or recorded performances to accompany the trip.
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