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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post announces vacation service with mail delivery options for the Daily and Sunday papers. Subscriptions require prepaid payments and can be directed to any U S address. Changes of address permitted. patrons urged to notify by mail.
An editorial condemns the Chelsea wall collapse at the old Academy of Music site as a preventable disaster caused by lax supervision. It blames city officials and inspectors for permitting dangerous construction and questions why warnings were ignored before the fatal breach.
The article explains that only licenses issued in April are valid to take effect May first, and that substitutions may occur only when the original license lapses by death or surrender. It notes a 1905 act allowing renewal to run through the year and argues the Supreme Court will likely uphold Judge Wait’s interpretation.
Twenty thousand spectators watched Allen Winter win the Readville Derby in his maiden race under the new Australian handicap system. Owned by Michael H. Reardon of Indianapolis, the colt earns 30000 in prize money after a decisive victory guided by driver Alonzo Mac Donald, a New England standout who helped push the filly to victory.
The article notes Americans favor sports for enjoyment over gambling and observes that three of the four selections by Post experts have proven worthwhile, highlighting the value placed on these picks.
The article argues that Bryan seeks the extirpation of private monopoly, contrasting Republican calls for restrained reforms with Democratic aims to end trusts and restore equal privilege. It notes the Sherman act, enforcement gaps, and the belief that industrial independence underpins political independence.
The Indianapolis ceremony for John Worth Kern, Democratic candidate for Vice President, shows strong local support in a likely doubtful state. Kern advocates tariff revision to curb monopoly profits, urges education and reason, and calls for a disciplined campaign leading to a victorious November.
A playful missive features sharp humor about cosmetic fixes and aging skin, then shifts to a real estate wager with a neighbor. The writer mocks vanity posts and contrasts a crowded urban block with a modest six room flat, listing neighboring landmarks and noise.
Bishop Hamilton, the new resident bishop, will conduct three conferences in Boston next month, each lasting about a week, delaying his arrival. A grand welcome is planned on his arrival. The Union Congregational Church prepares for a Labor Day service. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann looms as a candidate for the Washington diocese bishopric. The Rev. C. L. Page will speak on personal enemies at Ruggles Street Church next week. A large meeting is planned to map the next missionary exposition for late next year or early the following year.
The Psychology Club linked to the Second Universalist Church announces an ambitious schedule for the upcoming season. Organizers promise improved programs and broader community involvement.
The Rev. A. A. Berle, pastor of Shawmut Congregational Church, will remain in the city for the next few weeks and then will go away to complete his vacation.
A reader asks about what happens to pieces after waves wash ashore. Velma from Waltham offers a playful answer about clams and sunlit sand while a second exchange with Frankie from South Framingham yields a riddle about mirror color and reflection.
A poetic fragment describes sounds from wood and hill and valley that awaken day and night. The lines suggest distant thunderlike echoes causing cities to pause in awe and wonder.
The Post’s seventh installment of Little Journeys to Interesting Places visits the White Mountain region known as the Alps of America. It promises beautiful views and prints of scenic attractions in this famed area during the vacation season.
Bethlehem in New Hampshire stands as a famed high altitude summer retreat with panoramic views of the Presidential Franconia Moosilauke and Pemigewasset ranges. It hosts numerous hotels and offers scenic drives and buckboard tours, 202 miles from Boston via Woodsville or North Conway.
The note states that tomorrow will be spent on a visit to the Franconia Range, indicating an upcoming excursion or field trip.
A drunken man sleeping on a lawn near Cambridge awoke to think officers were veggmen. A pursuit ensued as the inebriate fled the scene with officers and a companion returning to assist. The chase ended with the man escaping, likely amused by his misidentification.
George Ke Palmer of Fort Slocum argues the canteen era reduced drunkenness and urges the WCTU to influence the army for reform. He contends soldiers retain the right to drink and questions current efforts that promote liquor sales to troops.
Minnie Leisse of 1501 North Front street sues for divorce after two years of marriage with John Letsie, who deserted her after one day. She says he enlisted in the navy, leaving on the second day.
Frank Donnelly aged % years, the oldest G A R veteran in Berkshire, was found dead in bed by his niece Mrs George Hall. A member of the Forty ninth Massachusetts Regiment he served under Generals Sherman and Sheridan.
Paris August 25 The death is announced of Antoine Henri Becquerel a renowned French scientist and permanent secretary to the Academy of Sciences.
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