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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
8
Boston Post issue details show Post Publishing Co distributes the daily paper from 25 Park Street Washington Street location in Boston Massachusetts with issue number 87 volume 201 dated August 12 1910.
The notice outlines One Year and other term rates for The Daily Post and Sunday Post, payment instructions, mailing addresses, and editor contact. It states all money is at sender risk, checks payable to Post Publishing Company, and subscriptions must be prepaid with discontinuation on expiration. It notes Second Class Matter at Boston Post Office and telephones for offices.
The Board of Health enforces rules to protect exposed fruit from contamination by insects and dust. It urges dealers to display ripened fruits like melons only under screens to keep them safe. Buyers are advised to refuse fruit displayed improperly.
The piece urges Tennesseans to unite against Patterson by backing a fusion candidate in the fall, accusing the governor of pardoning assassins and criticizing the Supreme Court for not supporting his line. It frames the contest as a test of civic virtue and decency to oust Patterson from office.
The Rhode Island press and clergy defend Naragansett Pier gambling while denouncing law enforcement actions. They argue money and social status shield violators, but public opinion sees gambling as unacceptable regardless of class.
Senator Aldrich responds to Bristow's allegations that he and his family profited from rubber schedules in the tariff bill. He denies a direct trust claim for Intercontinental Rubber Company while acknowledging duties rose on rubber goods. The exchange follows pressure from Taft and Crane to address the silence.
The piece questions Aldrich's moral standing over tariff rate changes and possible influence from General Thad Sharretts. It argues public propriety and fitness of such actions, suggesting that Aldrich benefited from links to a rubber article maker, raising concerns about the Payne Sharretts law.
The article denounces the notion that public employees have inherent rights to retain their posts. Gallagher, a discharged city worker, says he fired to teach officials to respect subordinates. It argues the public, not individuals, hires leaders and demands accountability, urging higher character and civic honesty.
The death of Robert Treat Paine removes a longtime Boston philanthropist whose only public office was a Massachusetts House term about 25 years ago. He led and funded major charitable work through the Wells Memorial Institute and the Robert Treat Paine Fund, shaping cooperative banks, study fellowships, and city charities.
Boston readers hear about New York testing electric fans in tunnels to ease airless conditions. The piece notes how even long underground routes in big cities carry vast crowds and criticizes lack of ventilation, arguing fans may offer only limited relief.
The Boston Post presents first published photographs of the Oberammergau Passion Play scenes from 1910 printed by official photographers. It shows Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem with palms and hosannas, noting large stage crowds and gaps in detail due to no stage front cover. Publication began Saturday June 25 with ongoing schedule updates.
A detailed calendar lists scenes from the Oberammergau Passion Play featuring Anton Lang and others. It covers dates from June 25 to tomorrow with entries on Jesus entry to Jerusalem, Mary Magdalene, Pilate, the Last Supper, crucifixion themes, and portraits of local performers and locations.
Newton Newkirk lists notable American Press Humorists, honorary members, and guests associated with the group. He praises figures like Bob Burdette Melville Lang den Walt Mason John Kendrick Bangs Holman Day and Mark Twain, noting Rockefeller’s shift to interviews after meeting the association and hinting at Cy Warman’s Montreal convention lead.
A young woman asks if she should marry a man who visits her workplace daily and may or may not have a real job. The columnist urges thorough knowledge of his employment and warns that love cannot replace trust or stable work.
A 22 year old man seeks guidance on proposing to a 21 year old girlfriend. The writer argues that inviting her to marry is no more forward than inviting her to amusements and that her consistent acceptance shows she will likely say yes.
The Observant Citizen reports on Acting District Attorney Thomas D. Lavelle in charge during Pelletier’s vacation, noting a record six days with no cases pressed and adherence to Pelletier-era policies, while other brief items cover local figures and events in Massachusetts.
The first of George W. Hobart's John Henry sketches drew big laughs in last Sunday's Post. No 2 John Henry's Wedding follows next Sunday and promises another feast of humor.
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