The Boston Post December 13 1907 subscription rates notice
The notice outlines subscription rates for the Daily and Sunday Post, including prices for 1 year six months and shorter terms, plus Canadian rates. It includes disclaimers about payment in advance and handling by the Post Publishing Company with contact details for BEA and GROZIER.
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Hibbard Faces Sweeping Appointments in Mayor Role
The future mayor will appoint 200 to 300 officials under his supreme executive, yet he remains accountable under the charter. The postmaster denies access to supporters seeking favors as the administration forms.
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Personal Responsibility in Woodlawn Wreck Trial
Alfred H. Smith, NY Central general manager and vice president, faces manslaughter charges over the Woodlawn wreck of February. Twenty four people died as he is held accountable for employing men and approving track conditions he should have known were defective. The case centers on higher level personal responsibility rather than on-line workers actions.
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Roosevelt tariff remarks on free art and pulp
The piece notes two tariff amendments Roosevelt favors without peril: admission free of duty for works of art and wood pulp. It acknowledges Democratic pressure against the Dingley tariffs and warns that even with art and pulp freed, remaining duties on hides fuel and food keep the trust feeding tariff burdens on workers.
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Democrats Pick Denver for National Convention
The Democratic convention choses Denver as meeting site citing healthful climate and a $100,000 guarantee fund for expenses. Date set for July 7 to follow the Republican gathering, enabling both parties to align and respond to each other’s platform. Denver’s central location matters less than rapid rail links and travel ease for delegates.
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Puritan Sloop To Be Auctioned Echoes Historic Cup Histories
Providence announces the old schooner Puritan will be sold at auction recalling its 1885 defender role for the America's Cup under Edward Burgess. The piece traces the Puritan and Burgess designs, contrasts later exaggerated racing forms, and notes enduring seaworthiness.
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Edward Burgess
Great Britain
Perilous Proposal Threatens Southern Representation
A Republican bill by Congressman Keifer would reduce Southern states representation in Congress over alleged voter discrimination. It would cut several seats in South Carolina Louisiana North Carolina and Georgia while demanding parity cuts in Northern states on taxes and education. The piece notes Speaker Cannon would block the measure though warns of GOP peril if considered.
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Roosevelt campaign finance proposal sparks debate
The piece questions President Roosevelt's call for federal funding of campaign expenses arguing it would entrench government supported politics. It challenges excluding small parties and extends the critique to state and municipal committees while asserting Congress lacks constitutional authority for such aid. It urges public opposition to government funded campaigns.
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Walter Ballantyne Leads City Alderman Vote in Split Campaign
Walter Ballantyne polled 30 900 votes to secure the largest aldermanic ballot in a highly divided race. A prominent Boston resident of 58 with 24 years in the city, he is a noted Scotch leader and longtime Republican with a reputation as a skilled parliamentarian.
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Letter Box Responds to Errors and Echoes of Verse
Readers exchange barbed notes on misattribution and century language. Adolph Bughausen defends his genius while praising Daffy Howes. Mrs Burtt seeks a past Post issue detailing a crowdedElevated train anecdote, and the editor notes Post file limits.
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Eccentric Activities and a Boston Train Tale
Society notes mix light humor with local color. A reader recalls odd habits and a Boston train incident involving a tempting package later learned to contain mothballs. Messages from Bet ty recounts a hospital stay, romance with Jack, and daily letters.
Sothern Revives Our American Cousin as Lord Dundreary
E Sothern at the Belasco Theatre revived the play created by his father E A Sothern. He stars as Lord Dundreary in a production retitled Lord Dundreary. The revival recalls Ford’s Theatre Lincoln assassination era and moves from Friday the 13th to Thursday the 12th for superstitious reasons.
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Lesson of rebukes urges best men for good government
A Democrat signer from Boston condemns supporting the Democratic mayoral and alderman candidates. He praises the Good Government Association endorsements, noting Boston voters want honorable municipal leadership. This letter to the editor dates from December 12.
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Soap essay sparks a playful taunt in Boston letter
In a witty Boston missive, I W C of West Roxbury jokes about a male writer of soap essays. He mocks the notion of beauty driven by street ads and offers a cake of soap as a cheeky retort. The writer signs off with a pun about washing hands of further essays.
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A Week of Nicknames
Betty writes from Boston to a friend about her mother’s fever and a nurse’s duty. She recalls her father’s relief at her arrival, and the violet bouquet from Jack after receiving his last letter. She signs off sleepy with her father watching over ailing mother.
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