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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
6
Daily issue from Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass dated December 6 1809 No 56 Vol 197. Printer notes and brief notices accompany the page.
The notice lists One year prices for SUBSCRIPTION and DAILY as $8.00, six months $4.50, three months $2.25, and one month around 25 cents. The SUNDAY POST is one year $2.50, six months $1.25, three months 65 cents, with Canada copies 9 cents each. Entries indicate Second Class Matter at the Boston Mass Post Office, payments by check or money order only.
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance. They will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post from a newsdealer or newsboy, notify us by postal at once. BR. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
The mayoral race starts with sharp rhetoric and strong threats as five weeks remain until election day. Voters are given time to reflect and decide amid vigorous campaigning by leading rivals.
Congress ready to launch a joint special committee investigation into sugar frauds. The inquiry will examine customs service employees and the trust itself, aiming for swift and vigorous action to protect the public and the economy.
English poet William Watson tells New York reporters his poem targets Mrs Asquith and her stepdaughter Violet. The piece pillories a prominent hostess and Watson boasts of it, a conduct described as pitiful and unworthy of his noble work.
Boston beef dealers dispute Secretary Wilsons claim that consumer gross profits exceed 35 percent. They defend low net returns and credit failures while noting many retailers own homes and garages. The piece accuses beef trust magnates of inflating prices but warns retailers should not pretend charity.
Irregularities disclosed in preparing nomination papers for candidates in the forthcoming city election may be viewed as a notable issue. The report suggests scrutiny of the filing process and possible procedural concerns affecting candidate eligibility and ballot integrity.
The public and politicians face the vagaries of a new political method. Irregularities appear as deliberate fraud though not linked to major candidates. The need is for honest prompt correction to prevent defeat of the plan at its first test and to deter future misconduct. Irresponsible individuals are responsible, not substantial aspirants, and the offense must be punished.
Editorial calls for amicable settlement of Ludlow evictions between striking workers and the manufacturing company. It praises concessions by private benevolence but urges corporate reasonableness and cooperation with the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration to avert further public shame and distress.
Prominent Back Bay interests vow a determined battle before the Legislature to force railroads through the area to abate long-standing smoke nuisances. They cite New York as a model where pollution is barred and urge public spirit of lawmakers to awaken and enact reform.
The commentary notes Congress will tackle financial and economic questions despite a Northwest railroad strike and British tax row. It argues such matters are regular business and require timely, prudent action. The piece suggests market disruptions are temporary and reforms offer lasting benefit. The tone remains cautious about upheaval during Christmas.
The Consumers' League urges early purchases and gift shipping before Christmas. Other maxims advocate affordability, artistic value, meeting real needs, and choosing goods produced under worker friendly conditions. The aim is a merry season with genuine satisfaction.
The crowd roars as Spartacus faces 75 tigers and lions in the arena. Bloodless swordplay and staged chaos end with a wreath from King Allin Downanout and a triumphal exit for the victorious gladiator amid market crowds and prize bets. GAIUS GOLDGRABBER. Waltham.
The McAdoo tunnels linking New Jersey with New York began operations after a February 25 1908 opening ceremony led by President Roosevelt. Governors Hughes and Fort joined dignitaries for the first trip from New York to Hoboken and back, with a Sherry's banquet ending the celebration.
A fragmentary prompt asks about learning and listening with a fragmented instruction about talking. The text is unclear and lacks a coherent news item or identifiable entities. No dates places organizations or people are discernible from the readable portion.
A reader question from All Sorts notes quirks in social behavior such as men removing hats in elevators and gloves during handshakes. The piece humorously critiques these rituals and asks why men keep to the curb side and why women cross streets, comparing etiquette to a long-standing superstition.
A business note counsels resilience saying if you get stung in business remove the stinger and go after more business. The quote emphasizes persistence and continuing to pursue opportunities despite setbacks.
A woman advocate of spiritualism asks if belief exists while a practical man replies he prefers waiter tipping when hungry. The exchange mixes superstition with everyday hunger and humor. The line highlights contrasting views on tipping and belief.
A photograph of the Battery will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Post. The image is slated for publication with no accompanying caption provided in the notice.
A Boston column recaps varied scenes from The Observant Citizen including a talk between Professor Cleveland F. Bacon and General Goodale on a New York express, a three legged dog in Back Bay, police year arrest totals, a Newton doctor's squash crop tale, a Marshfield lobster cactus plant, conductor praise on a Brookline Village car, flag staff fun on the Common, an old clergyman teeth joke, Patrick J. Holloran's case dismissal, and progress on the Charles River dam bridge in Cambridge.
Agatha doubts Paul Seavey as he delivers a forceful speech for a soldiers memorial. Miss Eulalie shares the family tragedy behind the theme Maurice and her brother, guiding Paul to a deeper, sincere tribute. In the dedication Paul arouses heartfelt tribute and reconciliation with Agatha.
Dear Miss Champagne a 23 year old man asks whether to change a middle part in his hair for his fiancee who insists on the change. She is firm, but the author argues personality and habit matter, suggesting she reconsider marriage if she objects to that trait.
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