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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1906

Page

16

The Post Publication Rates and Address Information

Publication details for The Post Publishing Co dated August 21 1906 include office address 259 Washington St Boston Mass subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with annual and short term plans. It notes second class matter status and payment instructions and offers mail delivery during vacation time at 25 cents per month.

Post Publishing Co Washington St Boston Mass Masa Post Publishing Company POST Daily Post United States Canada Sunday Post

Subscription Notice for The Post Discontinues After Expiration

Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be cut off without further notice at expiration. Readers who cannot obtain The Post from their newsdealer or newsstand should notify by mail. E A Groziffr Editor and Publisher.

Newedealer Newsday E. A. Grozifr

Republican Dilemma in Massachusetts Tariff Stand

The Massachusetts Republicans face a choice between reaffirming last year's tariff revision stance or adopting a platform that pleases party factions. Governor Guild vows not to seek re‑election on a platform opposing his canvass principles, while stand‑patters demand alignment.

Massachusetts Guild Iowa Cummins Cannon Roosevelt Congressman Watson Watson Indiana Congress House Robbevele

Cuba Teeters as Conspiracy and Revolt Rumors Rise

Havana reports an alleged assassination plot against President Palma expanding to a bid to overturn the government. Mails seized, rebels in Pinar del Rio, arrests made, and possible clashes with rural guards fuel fears that Cuba could slide toward revolution.

Havana Palma Pinar del Rio Cuba

Ice Supply In Maine Drops In Recent Years

A Rhode Island Bureau of Industrial Statistics inquiry reveals Maine's ice crop has steadily diminished, challenging the state’s main regional supply source. The report notes a marked reduction in yearly ice production impacting markets and distribution.

Rhode Island Bureau of Industrial Statistics Maine

Ice Crop Decline Attributed To Monopoly In 1900s

The report notes cut from 1 435 041 tons before 1900 to 728 780 tons in 1900, with average yearly cuts under 500 000 since. It cites the American Ice Company’s 1899 water ice rights as key, suggests Maine houses could hold 2 000 000 tons, and claims a deliberate restriction to raise prices for public profit. The Suffolk inquiry is urged to probe this alleged monopoly.

American Ice Company Rhode Island Maine Great Central Boston Suffolk County

Roosevelt Proclamation Shapes Republican Campaign Tactics

The document acts as both presidential proclamation and campaign directive. It urges unity for Speaker Cannon, endorses protectionist tariffs, and warns that adopting Roosevelt's platform could deepen GOP divisions ahead of the new Congress.

Bombardment of Charleston Highlighted in 1863 Dispatch

Observant Citizen reports the August 21 1863 bombardment of Charleston South Carolina by Federal forces. The item notes strategic impact and civilian disruption as Union ships opened fire on the harbor, with brief mention of defensive rotations and local reactions.

Charleston S. C

Notable Boston Figures and Visitors Pop in and Out

A Boston column notes Dr. H P Mosher travels to Toronto for a British Medical Association meeting. Probation Officer Richard Keefe resumes duties after a rest. Local residents and visitors attend events at Hampton Beach and Charlestown while others comment on elevator life, immigration office relics, police feats, canoe club plans, and a resignation from Chelsea Y M C A.

H. P. Mosher Beacon Street Toronto British Medical Association Richard Keefe Mr. Keefe Cla Orchard

Stealthy Steve Plans Bold Rescue at Sea Vow

Stealthy Steve the Six-Eyed Sleuth plots a daring voyage to reach New York by noon to attend Bonario's wedding. He plans to overpower the ship's pilot and seize the wheel on a moonlit deck but is halted by a sharp command from above. The dramatic cliffhanger ends with a tease of continuation.

Steve New York Bonario Chico Manchester N. H

Stealthy Steve Information Bureau readers pose questions

A Boston letters page discusses Stealthy Steve from the Black Hand serial. Readers ask how the two men escaped with the door locked from inside and why Steve did not apologize, while Wayne of Suburbingtonh-on-the-Hudson is cited as his hometown.

Black Hand Steve Charlestown Mass. A. A Old Medford Boston

Engagement Lies and Dancing Promises Turn to Sinking Boat Rescue

A girl refuses a marriage proposal after a playful row with Harry. She later pretends to faint to lure him into rescuing her, confessing love and planning an engagement party hosted by Aunt Cora. The couple bets on secrecy and quick, public union.

Cora Aunt Cora Harry Vera

Does She Love Wene y A Jeering Pearl From Boston

A letter to the paper asks how to learn if a young woman truly loves him or is flirt­ing with rivals. The writer, a 23 year old man from Dorchester, seeks guidance before an extended tour abroad. A response warns against rash acts against a rival and urges direct, respectful conversation to secure consent and clear intent.

Miss Champagne Lucky Chance Boston Dorchester

British Navy Officers Punished After Lundy Island Incident

Portsmouth August 20 court martial of Captain Thomas B. S. Adair and Lieutenant James H. Dathan of the battleship Montague found Adair severely reprimanded and dismissed from his ship while Dathan was severely reprimanded dismissed from his ship and deprived of two years’ seniority for the May 30 grounding off Shutter Point Lundy Island.

Portsmouth Eng Thomas B. S. Adair James H. Dathan Montague Shutter Point Lundy Island Adair Dathan

Sullivan Square Lines Blocked in Busy Hours

Traffic at the Sullivan Square terminal was hopelessly blockaded from 5:30 last night until late evening due to surface track repairs. Switches forced all inbound and outbound cars onto a single track, leaving 120 cars queued from the terminal to Winter Hill. Commuters walked away from long delays and transfers were not issued.

Medford Somerville Clarendon Hills Lowell Lexington Arlington Heights Sullivan Square Winter Hill Marshall Street

Be My Sweetheart Poem by Eugene Field

A rhythmic 19th century verse urging a sweetheart to share love through seasons. The speaker invites devotion as nature signals spring and harvest, ending with praise of enduring affection across time. Author Eugene Field anchors the piece with a timeless sentimental tone.

Eugene Field

Coadjutor O Connell Presiding Over Clergy Retreat

The Most Rev. William H. O Connell presides over the Boston archdiocese clergy retreat at the Brighton ecclesiastical seminary. The retreat runs two weeks with one quarter of priests attending each week. Priests recently presented him a purse of 20000 in testimony of high regard.

William H. O'Connell Boston Brighton

Dilemma Pictures Seek Reader Ideas for Summer

Post readers are invited to submit ideas for a series of dilemma pictures to provide summer amusement. Send suggestions to the Dilemma Picture Editor at the Boston Post.

Boston Post

Society Notes From Pride's Crossing and Nearby

Delayed arrivals at Pride's Crossing include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pratt McKean of Philadelphia who will stay into fall. Social leaders such as Miss Isabel Mead and Miss Marion Shaw are arranging nuptials and entertaining, while Boston and Dover families plan residences and gatherings from Antwerp to Paris and Milton to Manchester.

Pride's Crossing Harry Pratt McKean Philadelphia Pride’s Hill McKean Marion Shaw Quincy A. Shaws Quaker City Penllyn Pride’s Crossing Mrs. McKean Alfred G. Swift Belmont Isabel Mead George T. Locke All Saints Dover A. M. Higbee New York Richard Walden Hale Minots Minot Robert A. Leeson Commonwealth Avenue Profile House Herbert B. Shaw Marlboro Street Lenox William D. Sloane Malcolm Sloane Manchester Ellerton Whitneys Milton Emily Sargent Ludwig Knoops Touraine England

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