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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
6
The file shows the Boston Post publication details including date August 21 1908 issue number 45 volume 192. It lists subscription rates and travel options, office addresses at 259 Washington Street Boston and mail delivery adjustments during vacation time. It names editor publisher F A Grozifer and outlines payment terms.
The Boston tax rate stands at $16.50 per $1000, 60 cents higher than last year, with the rise attributed mainly to a state tax near $2,000,000. City valuation increases by over $14,000,000 to cover expanded city needs amid continued annual rate hikes.
Ground is broken on Huntington avenue near Gainsboro street for a new opera house. Excavation starts immediately with completion aimed in about a year, promising a lyric theatre to enrich high class entertainment and music education in the city. It will enhance the city’s architectural landscape alongside Horticultural Hall and Symphony Hall.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota accepts renomination by the Democratic party after initial reluctance. The St Paul convention praised him amid a strong display of public support, signaling a likely Democratic stance in Minnesota and indicating Bryan’s endorsement.
An assistant treasurer urges liberal individual contributions to Taft and Sherman’s campaign, detailing expenses and urging broad appeals. George R. Sheldon counters that corporations should be allowed to donate and criticizes the law restricting corporate political gifts as foolish. The piece notes Republican support and opposition to the fundraising law.
The Belgian Chamber of Deputies approved the annexation of the Congo Free State, ending King Leopold II’s personal rule over 30 million Africans. The move transfers sovereignty to Belgium, promising a end to the era of scandalous private exploitation of rubber riches and barbaric treatment, with Britain and the United States backing reform.
Letter from Jamaica Plain complains about loud talking and singing at weekly Jamaica Pond concerts. The writer criticizes the disruptive audience and especially a woman who sings along off key, suggesting attendees choose less opportune times for vocalizing.
The narrator describes a visit to the Boston Stock Exchange with satirical observations. He notes high seat prices and loud, chaotic trading routines, mocks curb brokers, and critiques the Boston Curb Committee led by Tom Lawson. He recounts humorous encounters, including a tense moment over a sale and a playful comparison of figures.
Militant Vermont born in Bennington where the Green Mountain boys rallied and fought Indian campaigns. Molly Stark’s husband helped make Saratoga possible in 1777. Bennington, chartered 1749, is a southern Vermont city near the New York line with eight thousand residents and summer homes for wealthy New Yorkers. Nearby Manchester and other towns carry English names reflecting historic grants. Fort Ethan Allen and Governor McCullough’s residence highlight local history as the Rutland railroad serves the town. Tomorrow’s view features Fort Ethan Allen.
Dialogue turns on clothing as Him notes the duck suit resembles a goose, while Her calls the term misnomer. The witty banter plays on perception and style in a playful back-and-forth.
A verse compares dream of flying high above crowds with mental ascent. The poet urges contentment in imagination, noting that lofty thoughts can feel transformative even when real flight remains unlikely. The piece reflects a time when poetry appeared in the newspaper.
Among the Churches of Greater Boston Bishop and Mrs Hanston plan to reside in the city after a farewell reception in San Francisco attended by church and business leaders and Japanese Home children. The interstate assembly and Universalist convention will meet in Rome Indiana next week and be a major event. Several pastors conduct services in nearby towns next Sunday. A Big Meet of Christian Temperance Workers is planned for Lynn in early September with Frank Curtis to speak. The Shawmut Church vestry has new alterations and Dr William Minifie returns from Europe in mid September. Zion's Herald notes debates on Methodists and Speaker Cannon and Baptist preparations for a Labor Day service.
The Post presents the sixth week in its little journeys series visiting New England. During the Green Mountains a selection of Vermont beauty spots will be shown to illustrate the state's deserved vacation appeal.
A reader asks whether the 23 year old should move to Brooklyn or invite his fiancée to stay where he is. He earns more now and plans to marry in three years. The advice favors building a home where he is, keeping his job, and visiting her to discuss plans.
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