Boston Post subscription rates and publication details
The Boston Post announces subscription pricing for various plans including Sunday Post, with rates such as one year for $1.50 and three months for 40 cents. It lists contact offices in Boston and New York and instructs readers to prepaid subscriptions and notification on expiration. The notice also mentions second class matter and requests address changes.
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Rily—Onne Vonr
Cece Cues
Ccgee
Wit Sunday Post
New York
Rosier
Frank Brough
Ralph Woode
Kate Ridgeway
Roderick Rizer
Indies
Debunking Root's Philippine Death Rate Claim
Critics accuse Secretary Root of misusing mortality data by comparing soldiers' disease deaths in the Philippines to Boston city rates. They note Boston includes infants and elderly deaths not present in the army, arguing the comparison is misleading and unworthy of his rank.
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Root
Philippines
Boston
United States
Jury to decide controversial Molineux poisoning case in New York
A New York jury is selected for the Molineux poisoning case amid calls for a swift verdict. The editor asserts the murder is undisputed and the public deserves a clear, intelligent ruling to cleanse the justice system of potential malfeasance and expose the real culprits.
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Molineux
New York
Haverhill Gas Rates Fight and Boston Supply Details
Mayor Chase presses the Gas Commission over high gas prices in Haverhill while Massachusetts Pipe Line Co begins supplying Boston firms from Everett. He argues rates yield 20 percent shareholder profits and access to records is blocked. Boston firms and Whitney’s company are accused of similar profiteering amid a larger push for rate reduction.
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Gas Commission
Haverhill
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
Boston
Everett
Chase
Mr. Whitney
Haver? Bill Corporation
Ite
Ges
Time to Start a New Fight for Ib-Cent Gas
A call for renewed action over ib cent gas prices sparks debate among consumers and policymakers. Advocates press for tighter regulation, while industry voices warn of supply and budget pressures impacting households.
Taylor Resolution Sparks Eligibility Battle for Utah Seat
Lawmakers debate a Taylor resolution allowing the House to keep Mr. Roberts of Utah from his seat until a committee rules on his eligibility. Critics warn the move could let a bare majority exclude opposing members by claiming ineligibility, signaling potential for a partisan, trumpless Congress.
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Taylor
House
Roberts
Utah
Hose
Trump
Congress
Supreme Court decision strikes down pipe combine
The Addystone Pipe Company case halts private price fixing by a six firm trust operating across the South and West. The court rules interstate activity violated Sherman law, forcing auctions to occur within states. The ruling shifts leverage to future anti trust legislation amid a new wave of trusts.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Addystone Pipe Company
Pipe Trust
Tremont Street Track Question
Boston residents hold the decisive vote on relaying Tremont street tracks. The Post argues the majority will choose yes, noting no subway revenue loss and favoring everyday comfort over carriage trade preferences.
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Tremont Street
Boston
Post
Boston Hero Earns Medal and War Tales Drive Civic Interesting Times
Vivid notes recount a Boston veteran who earned the medal after bravery in Wounded Knee and service in Cuba. The piece mentions Ellen Terry and Cissie Loftus at Keith's, gifts at Parker House, and a push for coffee vans for cabmen. Also reports on Texas trip by Burt Upham and Jen Malcolm, Dorchester police cautions, and Roxbury Callahan candidacy for Common Council.
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Dan
Sherman
Oat
United States
Uncle Sam
Boston
Keystone
Wounded Knee
Redskins
Cuba
Cissie Loftus
Keith's
Ellen Terry
Miss Terry
Miss Loftus
Weber & Fields
Burt Upham
Jen Malcolm
Texas
San Antonio
Poem Responds to Heroes Over a Boy’s Domestic Beat
Louise Brewster King rails against a boy who avoids fights and glory, contrasting Kipling and Roosevelt with a mother’s dread. The piece critiques ideals of "strenuous life" and fame, lamenting the quiet home and fear of lacking honor.
Observant Citizen Urges Caution Over Cigarette and Match Safety
The Observant Citizen warns gentlemen to discard lit matches and wax tapers carefully on crowded streets to prevent dress ignitions. A letter cites women narrowly avoiding burns and notes recent bath reports and city improvements along Bonnerville Inner Broadway Park enhancing nearby real estate.
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City of
Bonnerville
Broadway Park
Middlesex Feliz
Fox Finds Masked Head Lacking Sense
A fox among many masks admires a superb outside but notes the head has no grain of sense. He laments that a finely wrought head lacks salt and wit, remarking that appearance does not equal judgment.
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A. Fox
Men of Many Callings
The Prince of Monaco donates twenty thousand dollars to the Boer ambulance fund organized by French ladies. Frank Gould receives many letters daily seeking backing for Philippine ventures. A portrait of Secretary Gage is to be hung in the Treasury, currently in progress. Paul Bourget plans a second U.S. visit next spring to research a novel on social life. Redvers Bovver’s name stems from the Courtenay line, ancestor Earl Redvers. Michael Davitt did most literary work in Parliament, in the house writing room, seated in the same spot. Sam P. Jones cancels engagements due to ill health.
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Monaco
Boer Ambulance Fund
France
Frank Gould
Philippines
Treasury Department
Gage
Paul Bourget
United States
Redvers
Sir Redvers Buller
Courtenay
Earl Redvers
Michael Davitt
Sam P. Jones
Jenny and Dick Reconcile Over Johnny Cake
A city girl staying with her country aunt learns to cook and reflects on a quarrel with Dick. After three months apart and a missed letter, Dick returns with forgiveness, and Jenny's Johnny cake, now called Jerry cake, resolves into family happiness.
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Jenny
Nea
Jerry
Johnny
Johnny Cake
Jerry Cake
Pick
Johnny Lake
Jerry Cs
Odd Bits of News and Miscellany
A lecture notes blend of curiosities and forecasts from the era. It mentions German beer lozenges made by evaporating lager beer and dissolving in water with carbonic gas. It describes a University of Pennsylvania course in commerce diplomacy and international law. It notes Queen Victoria’s approval of Bamoral performances, and a German law mandating sickness and old age insurance for earners over $750, with many insured suffering from consumption prompting insurers to establish a sanatorium.
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University of Pennsylvania
Bamoral
Halmoral
Germany
Witty Quips and Corners from Classic Papers
A collage of jokes and quips from late 19th and early 20th century papers. The snippets feature puns about time birds dentistry and travels with light humor centered on everyday misadventures and social ironies.
Winter Pears in Syrup Dessert Recipe
Instructions describe using winter pears boiled until tender, baked in a pan with sugar and cooking liquid to a rich syrup, then served with cream and sugar. The note attributes the recipe to Miss H. Hegarty of 497 Exist Sixth Street, South Boston, and lists other items like cola tongue and a breakfast menu featuring fruit courses and hot beverages.
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H. Hegarty
Sixth Street
South
Boston
Women’s museum plan grows in New Orleans history circle
Under Grace King influence the Louisiana Historical Society votes to establish a historical museum in Crescent City. The group eyes the Cabildo building now housing the State Supreme Court and plans long term acquisition as the project develops. Members include Rose Reida of California Clarence Whitehal and Fahchon Thompson of Chicago singers with the Operate in Paris company. Dr Cornelia De Bay of Chicago a noted woman physician and her Dutch descent family plan to leave practice for service in the Transvaal army.
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Grace King
New Orleans
Louisiana Historical Society
Crescent City
Cabildo
State Supreme Court
Paris
Hias
Rose Reida
California
Clarence Whitehal
Chicago
Fahchon Thompson
Cornelia de Bay
Transvaal
Calve Stars in Carmen at Boston Theatre in Regal Night
Tennie Calve, famed Carmen, delivered an acclaimed, fully dramatic and vocal portrayal. The Boston Theatre acoustics enhanced the performance as Don Jose, Michaela, and the toreador were well received. Due to demand Carmen will repeat Wednesday. Marriage of Figaro to follow tonight with Eames and De Reszke among cast. Notables in attendance included Bryce Allan and Curtis Guild families.
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Tennie Calve
Carmen
Boston
Mme. Calve
Mme. Calvo
M. Salignac
Don Jose
Suzanne Adams
Michaela
Sig. Campanari
Toreador
Miss Adams
Emma Eames
Zelle de Lussan
Mme. Sembrich
Ed de Reszke
Mr. Burnham
Eliot Hubbard
Johnb. Devlin
Harry Wainwright
J. c. R. Peabody
Apthorp
Robert C. Hooper
Ames
Francis W. Kittredge
James Jackson
Anne
Boston Votes Set for 102700 in Municipal Election
Registration figures from Boston show 102700 residents registered for the upcoming municipal election, 17000 more than Maine’s latest gubernatorial turnout. The text also notes assorted editorials about Roberts of Utah and broader political commentary.
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Boston
Maine
Kennebec Journal
Roberts
Utah
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Times-Herald
Congress
Eve Rea
Ineean
Tremont Street Tracks Reopening Question
letter to the editor argues against relaying Tremont street tracks and favors extending the subway test. MAX H. NEWMAN from 1244 Washington street Boston urges voters to reject the tracks on election day, claiming the subway’s purpose is to remove tracks and reduce taxation burdens.
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Tremont Street
Max H. Newman
Washington Street
Boston
New Boston U Law “New Boy” Murphy to Probe Strategy
John R Murphy the former mayoral hopeful enters Boston University Law School as a junior class member and will perform a mock rush against the Strategists today at 4 PM. He plans political activity and a special contracts and torts course while pursuing a degree.
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Boston University Law School
Johnnie
Murphy
Board of Strategy
John R. Murphy
Boston University
Democratic
University
Harvard
Dickey
Mr. Murphy
Congressman Fitzgerald
Casey
Garden Court Street
Ward 6
Blackstone
Soupy
Bristol County Seeks Speaker in Long-Standstill Vote
The article notes Representatives elect face pressure from circulars and media, delaying their decisions until they meet candidates personally. Bristol County Republicans, backing Reed, previously urged fellow members to support him, seeking a speaker after a 25 year gap since John Ey Sanford's era.
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Reed
Bristol County
Commonwealth
John Ey Sanford
Tinkham Campaign Sparks Hopeful Bid for Ward 11 Alderman
Ex Council member George Holden Tinkham launches a bid for Alderman in Ward 11 amid strong opposition from Julian Codman supporters. His past criticisms of City Hall finance fuel campaign talk, with Republicans split over his Batesan lieutenant governor stance. He plans to repeat his controversial speech and faces heavy work in Ward 2.
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George Holden Tinkham
City Hall
Julian Codman
Tinkham
Names on Ballot Decided for Aldermanic Candidates
After a two hour hearing, ballot law commissioners ruled that William E. Barry and John Kennally will appear on the official aldermanic ballot. In contrast Daniel J. Kinnally, whose pets were stolen, will have his name excluded from the ballot.
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William E. Barry
John Kennally
Daniel J. Kinnally
Aguinaldo Appeals Praise Bryan In Philippine Proclamation
From Manila, Aguinaldo’s Oct proclamation in La Independencia extols William Jennings Bryan as a hero of justice. The Filipino leader lauds Bryan as an illustrious son of the Filipino people and frames the American people as victims of political power. He calls the U S a partner in justice and expresses hope for mutual aspirations.
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San Francisco
Manila
Aguinaldo
Rizal
Bryan
Sthen
Ladd-Fellows Wedding in Somerville Mansion Reception
Ada Francis Fellows wed George W. Ladd at the bride’s home on Sartwell Avenue Somerville. The Rev Frank C Hall officiated before family witnesses. A large reception followed at Hozel Wood Bridge with the couple greeted by relatives. Music by Ernst Makechnie s Orchestra and Master Frank Bradford accompanied the event.
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Ada Francis Fellows
George W. Ladd
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