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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post date December 14 1908 provides a daily record from Boston Massachusetts. This issue lists its edition number and office address at 259 Washington Street and reflects the paper’s Representative Democratic stance on news coverage.
Daily One year four dollars. six months at two dollars. three months at one dollar. Sunday Post one year two dollars fifty cents. six months one dollar twenty five cents. three months sixty five cents. Canada rate nine cents per copy. Second class matter. payments in advance. notices of discontinuation. Editor and Publisher FE A Grozier.
The article urges Taft to personally inspect the Panama Canal area next month, arguing such an on site look will yield better information than official reports. It notes Bunau Varilla's renewed allegations of canal work failure and dismisses fears for Tafts safety, while recognizing many Americans will travel to the Antilles and Isthmus for winter vacations.
The piece lauds the uncontested bid for two Boston School Committee vacancies with Lee and Brock chosen. It credits the Public School Association for about 15 years of steady effort to reform school administration away from party politics toward intelligent betterment.
The article lauds Governor-elect Draper for reducing ornamental duties expected of the Chief Magistrate. It argues public and private functions unrelated to state business should not be required of the governor. The piece cites past abuses and claims repudiation of such duties harms neither public interest nor the governor’s standing.
The Boston press levelled a harsh charge against Alderman Frederick J. Brand alleging a dinner bribe on inauguration day. Brand calls the accusation false, while the Post confirms the claim lacks basis. The Good Government Association backs re election but criticizes Brand’s alleged incapacity to cooperate with Republicans on the Northern Avenue bridge veto.
The Springfield Republican notes Boston picks John D. Long for Lincoln's birthday Feb 12 and centennial birth anniversary tribute. It praises his eloquence and urges Springfield to plan Lincoln memorial exercises with President M. W. Stryker of Hamilton College as alternative speaker.
The week will align hostile forces at the Capitol and White House with no sure decisive action. Members rush home for Christmas recess amid threats surrounding the White House environment and the mood in Washington.
An editorial argues the President has prepared his forces and awaits Congress, warning that a clash could be damaging to the nation. It outlines expected steps by Senate and House committees to address the quarrel and urges a peaceful, dignified resolution to avoid further hostilities.
Intimates a House compromise on White Mountains and Appalachian reservations and a gradual forest land purchase. Proposes Brandegee bill with amendment to fund from western forest reserves instead of immediate full appropriation. Critics call for a $5,000,000 straight appropriation or even delaying warship purchases to spare industry.
A festive guide to making salted almonds. Blanch in boiling water, cool, rub skins, roll in beaten egg white, salt, and bake until creamy brown. Stir occasionally for even crispness. From Christmas St Nicholas 1908 Century Co.
A humorous dialogue imagines President planning a big game expedition in Africa. Loeb reads mock entries from imaginary books on beasts such as Ring-tailed Lallapasnorter Punk-eyed Piffleodium Elastiferous Squeezicks and Saw toothed Stingeree. The exchange ends with queries about Congress and new Ananias Club members.
A collection of light vignettes: cheerful observations on holiday shoppers, public figures, and locals. Notes feature Fr. Ws. Vaughan at Deer Island, Gov. Higgins of Rhode Island, a pardoned inmate Charles Hayes, and school projects at Agassiz Grammar School, highlighting community life and seasonal scenes.
Miss Olivia, long kept romance alive, faces joy and pain as Merton Kent returns home and announces plans to marry another woman, but immediately asks Olivia to be his wife. She wrestles with renewed hope before accepting his confession of love.
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