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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1910

Page

8

The Post Publication Details and Rates in 1910

The Boston Post announces subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, with annual and half year terms, Canada and foreign copies, and advertising and mailing notes. It lists office contact numbers and editor names, plus a note on vacation delivery and advance payment policy.

The Sunday Post Canada Boston Masa Post Publishing Company POST Daily Post United States Financial Sporting Editors Matin Business Office Grozier

Jersey City Moves Swiftly on Mock Assassination Exhibits

The president of the Jersey City police board orders immediate arrest of any cinema operator showing an attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor. The measure reflects strong civic duty and the belief such displays are indecent and unacceptable nationwide.

Jersey Police Board Jersey City Gaynor New Jersey

Amateur American Demonstrates Air Flight Across English Channel

An American amateur in aviation crossed the English Channel, showing air travel can rival surface transport. The feat suggests air flight could revolutionize social and industrial conditions similar to railways replacing stagecoaches. The outcome remains uncertain as the century advances.

English Channel

Egg Dealers oppose weight based sale in New York

In New York a committee of wholesale egg merchants protests the push to sell eggs by weight rather than by dozens, arguing weighing is impractical and expensive for receivers and shifts costs to consumers. The piece criticizes the dealers as incorrectly framing the reform to burden buyers.

New York Commissioner of Weights and Measures

Sherman cool under fire in Roosevelt snub tale

The piece recalls Vice-President Sherman’s calm reply after being asked about President Roosevelt’s removal as temporary chairman at the New York Republican State convention. It notes Sherman’s light reaction, framing the setback as a natural event and praising his unflappable demeanor.

Sherman Mr. Taft Beverly Boston Roosevelt Sunny Jims Oyster Bay

No Shelf for Him Theodore Roosevelt Remains in National Spotlight

The retirement of Theodore Roosevelt to a New York associate editorship does not end his influence. He appears today more conspicuous than the President, with Beverly dispatches met by mixed interest and keen anticipation over his planned Western trip.

Theodore Roosevelt New York United States Beverly

Roosevelt’s Road to the Presidency and the 1912 Drift

The passage notes Roosevelt’s rise from McKinley’s ticket tail to the presidency and hints at a 1912 bid. It argues Republican leaders cannot quiet his influence by limiting his speech at the New York State convention. It suggests if Roosevelt seeks 1912, he will steer his own ship.

New York

All Sorts by Newton Newkirk and Old Friends

A nostalgic All Sorts column recounts anecdotes from Newton Newkirk and local readers. It includes tales of a thrifty farmer’s mean discipline, a humorous partnership split over a typewriter, and playful quips about office letters and letters’ cost, ending with a lighthearted wish for lasting peace.

Taft’s Weakness Shown in Faltering White House Tactics

The piece harshly condemns President Taft for an indecisive leadership style. It accuses him of avoiding clear public statements and relying on aides and agents to shape policy. It argues this undermines the party and risks eroding public confidence in his ability to lead.

Taft Mr. Taft White House Crane West Ballinger Nick” Longworth Joe’ Cannon Tim” Woodruff New York Beverly Oyster Bay Norton

Uncle Joe Cannon and the caucus Speakership fight

The piece rebukes Uncle Joe Cannon for tying the House Speakership to the Republican caucus. It argues a bare caucus majority does not justify national leadership and warns against dictation by a partisan minority. It recalls past caucus bolts and questions Representative Longworth’s stance.

Uncle Joe Cannon Congress House Longworth House of Representatives

Skunk Swaps Cream Pitcher For Lake Deep Pastry Caper

Two women at a summer camp on Pennesee Wassee Lake near Norway Maine report nightly skunk visits. The creature sniffed about the piazza and under the floor, then one morning the cream pitcher vanished and was later found with the skunk's head stuck inside the pitcher in the lake. The tale ends with a moral about a skunk wearing a 31 8 hat and a No 3 cream pitcher.

Penneseewassee Lake Norway

Passion Play Photographs Published by Boston Post

The Boston Post begins a series of Passion Play photographs from Oberammergau 1910. It lists daily images including Christus Anton Lang and Mary Ottilie Zwink with published dates from June 25 to July 3 detailing key figures such as Mary Magdalene Marie Mayr Judas Johann Zwink Herod Hans Mayr Caiaphas Gregor Breitsamter and the Entry of Christ Into Jerusalem.

Anton Lang Mary, the Mother of Jesus Ottilie Zwink Mary Magdalene Marie Mayr Peter, the Great Apostle Andreas Lang John the Disciple Alfred Bierling Judas Johann Zwink Herod Hans Mayr Caiaphas Gregor Breitsamter Christ Jerusalem

The Christus at the Last Supper and Passion Play Timetable

A detailed list outlines daily scenes and participants for the Oberammergau Passion Play from July to August, naming Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Pilate, Judas, and the Holy Women among others, with entries for Mary and Anton Lang and the theatre. The note concludes with a preview photograph titled Jesus and His Disciples Give Thanks.

Jesus Bethany Mary Magdalene Women Pilate Sebasti Bauer Judas Peter Philip John Jerusalem Annas Sebastian Lang House of Simon Temple Caiaphas Mathew Herod Anton Lang Christus Marie Mayr Passion Play Theatre Oberammergau Anton Mary Magdaleene Mary Martha

New Hampshire GOP in Heated Row Over Gubernatorial Race

The NH Republican factions clash as reform candidate Robert P. Bass accuses railroad supporters of arson to disrupt Senator Chandler's speech. The editorial likens the political turmoil to a blaze needing police intervention and notes unprecedented tactics in Granite State politics.

New Hampshire Kansas Iowa Granite State Robert P. Bass Chandler

Lip Heinie Slogan Echoed In Friendly Advice

A clipped quotation recalls Lip Heinie urging enjoyment of effort over the end goal. The line emphasizes trying for satisfaction itself rather than for its own sake, reflecting a humorous or philosophical stance on motivation.

Suburban Streets Oil Up For Dust Reduction

Observant Citizen notes Boston style street oiling spreads to suburbs to curb dust as residents accept the mess. Amy E. Taylor sails to Montreal aboard the Laurentic after three months in Europe. Immigration Chief Billings returns to handle Chinese importation cases. Gloucester’s McDonald remains a trusted local information source. Plymouth’s Secretary Barnard praised as rising politician and artist after Nantasket event. Autumn evenings grow cooler as open cars feel the chill, while a Roxbury street robbery ends with a sleeping speaker. Two Southerners mistake river stacks for a Mississippi steamer until discovering the power station chimneys. Charlotte Adams Dunne shows signs of recovery from a serious illness.

Atlantic Avenue Union Wharf

Washington Forest Fire Losses Heavier This Season

About 4,000,000 feet of first class green timber and 29,000 acres west of the Cascades have burned this season, says D P Simmons chief warden of the Washington Forest Association. Thousands of cords of fire wood and timber products were destroyed along with fallen trees unable to be logged.

Seattle Wash Washington D. P. Simmons Washington Forest Association Cascade Mountains

Mildred Champagne Talks On Love And Sentiment

A reader asks if a birthday ring is appropriate for a six month romance. Mildred Champagne warns rings can be misconstrued as engagement symbols and urges caution unless the giver is prepared for possible misunderstandings.

Mildred Champagne

Dutch Feed Etiquette Then and Now

A young woman asks if a gentleman should pay for three on an ocean trip with Lim and her sister as chaperone. The adviser explains hosts typically cover guests unless a Dutch feed applies, where each pays for themselves.

Gentleman courtesies in courtship and finances

The passage notes that a gentleman should present himself well before the lady of his choice. It contrasts men who are tight chested and short of money with a friend who is not likely to be such, hinting at social expectations in courtship and finances.

Miss Champagne

Fire causes $100000 loss in Albion building

A blaze in the Granite building today caused about $100,000 in damage. The Landaur brothers dry goods firm and E W Wilcox hardware were the heaviest losers. The Orleans County National bank saved cash and books from the flames.

Albion N. Y Landaur Brothers E. W. Wilcox Orleans County National

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