Post Publishing Co December 1906 subscription notes
Daily issue of the Post Publishing Co in Boston lists subscription rates for five months six months and one year the Sunday Post option and advance payment policy. It warns against sending cash and directs checks and money orders to be payable to the Port Publishing Company with contact details for editorial and business offices. It states discontinuation after expiration if unpaid.
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Post Publishing Co
Offce
Washington St
Boston
Mass
DE Gogl Cisco Cenaeses
The
Sunday Post
Maca
Port Publishing
Eight Hour Law Issues in Stony Brook Contracts
District Attorney Moran questions the eight hour limit enforcement in city contracts. He notes no penalty for contractors who violate it and suggests an amendment to impose jail terms for over time labor, while praising France for its judicial approach in the Castellane and Gould cases. He sees civil remedies as the recourse for labor-law breaches.
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Moran
Board of Aldermen
Stony Brook
France
Anna Gould
America
Paris
Bryce to Washington as British Ambassador
The article argues Mr James Bryce should become Britain’s ambassador to the United States, noting his literary appeal to Americans and the benefit of clear representation of Irish home rule sentiment in Washington. It expresses hope he accepts the post rather than remaining in England.
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James Bryce
Great Britain
United States
England
Edward
Washington
Bryce
James Birvee
American Republic
Roosevelt Defends Army Discharge Decisions Amid Color Debate
The piece reports President Roosevelt replying to Congress on the discharge of three Twenty-fifth Infantry companies. It notes his insistence on military precedent and discipline, his personal sincerity, and the equal treatment of white and colored troops despite criticism and civil rights concerns.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Tus
Roosevelt and race remarks stir debate on color and crime
The passage questions the President's charges about condonation of crime among Black communities. It asks where such encouragement exists and who would enact a feared reckoning. It argues against tying the race question to prejudice and urges fair treatment of all Americans.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Passages of Hon. George A. Marden Remembered in Massachusetts
The Commonwealth mourns the death of George A. Marden of Lowell a longtime public servant and respected citizen. A Dartmouth 1861 graduate he served in the Union Army then built a national reputation as editor of the Lowell Courier before entering politics as Speaker of the Massachusetts House and later as clerk senator and state treasurer. He later held the U S treasurer post in Boston and leaves a record described as honorable high minded and marked by New England humor and Americanism.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
George A. Marden
Lowell
Marden
Dartmouth College
Boston Advertiser
Lowell Courier
Commonwealth
Myr. Marden
United States
Sub- Treasury
Boston
New England
All Sorts Rarebit How-To Goes Awry in Homely Mischief
A humorous cooking spoof describes making rarebits with cheese milk butter and ale in a chafing dish. It follows absurd party antics from bubbling to long nights and suggests odd tips for serving and entertainment, ending with dreamlike circus imagery.
Medford Couple Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
Medford on December 19 reports Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gould of 2A Albion Street observed their 50th wedding anniversary at home with relatives and friends. Married at Amherst Nova Scotia fifty years ago they raised sixteen children, nine living, and moved to the country twelve years ago. They have resided in Medford four years. Many grandchildren and gifts greeted the couple, including two purses of gold.
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Medford
John B. Gould
Albion Street
Gould
Amherst
N. S
Reputed War Hero Proves to Be Woman at Phoenix
A man who had arrived from Chicago with Dr. Rowe two months ago died of consumption. He claimed to be a Russian admiral's son with a wife and son in Chicago and had served with Americans in the Spanish war. Medals and letters attributed to McKinley were cited. At the undertaker's, the deceased was revealed to be a woman. Dr. Rowe denies knowledge of this and denies any conspiracy.
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Phenix
Ari
M. de Reylan
Chicago
Rowe
de Reylan
Russia
McKinley
Forty Years More of Strenuous Life Prediction
Chicago nerve specialists predict forty more years of strenuous life and nervous prostration before a sane normal era. Dir John R Murphy says the nation now moves toward nervous exhaustion at a horri ble pace, but won’t continue for more than two generations. Health Commissioner Whalen cites a department study showing a decline in nervousness recently.
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Chicago
John R. Murphy
Whalen
Department
United States
Odd Lines From A Humble Patchwork Poem
A jumbled 19th century style sketch mentions Chelsea and Reston with phrases about pugs mugs and a sphinx. It includes household chores and a line about a man who works all day building something. the verse shifts through domestic images and stray names.
Icebound studio fire danger and holiday thefts in city notes
The Observant Citizen reports yesterday’s freezing temperatures creating slippery conditions around a studio building, with a fireman encrusted in ice noted. Other items describe a liquor-influenced passenger dropping a box of cigarettes on a subway car and a polite, humorous recovery scene. Also covered are actress Grace Atwell Mordaunt visiting husband Edwin Mordaunt of Annie Russell's company, and Leonora Bradley's Actors' Night in Boston. Holiday thefts rise in restaurants as coats vanish. State House repairs proceed ahead of the Legislature. marble lobby work near Secretary Olin noted.
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Ed Felief
Grace Atwell Mordaunt
Edwin Mordaunt
Annie Russell
Tb B&b
Castle Square Stock Company
Leonora
Bradley
Boston
State House
Olin
Notable Local Notices and Farewells Across Greater Boston
A string of brief notices covers Brookline football standout Captain Jack Rechtler’s potential move to Andover, the death of Quincy school principal George Danforth, Watertown’s Angus McPherson returning to duty after an injury, Newton High School alumni Jack Glover’s send off to New York journalism, Everett’s Walter Warren dealing with a prank involving a black cat, the death of Melrose physician Dr Charles Odlin, and the Rev W Sherman Thompson declining a Somerville church pastorate due to health concerns.
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Jack Rechtler
Brookline
Andover
Boston
George H. Danforth
Adams
Quincy
Springfield
Danforth
Watertown
Angus McPherson
Watertown Square
Mr. McPherson
Kib
Newton High School
Newton Depot
Jack Glover
Jack
New York
Walter Warren
Everett
Mr. Warren
Charles
Thompson
Public praise for Post coverage of child labor laws enforcement
Joseph G. Jackson of Wall River commends the Post for highlighting child labor issues and overtime bills. He recalls 1905 inquiries, urges stronger enforcement, reorganized factory inspection, more inspectors, and paid positions, using public scrutiny to spur action.
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Joseph G. Jackson
Robert Conrey
Lowell
State Branch
A. F. of
Charles Winslow
Fitchburg
Guild
Bureau of Labor Statistics
A. F
Wall River
Dec
Roosevelt Steamer Rounds Cape Chatnam Headed for New York
The Peary Arctic steamer Roosevelt traveling from Sydney Nova Scotia to New York passed Cape Chatnam today with no visible difficulties. The vessel was moving at a good pace and expected favorable weather for the remainder of its voyage down the coast.
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PEARY
Cape Chatnam
Roosevelt
Sydney
Do. B
New York
Swedish King Oscar Improves as Recovery Continues
King Oscar makes steady progress toward recovery as bulletin reports a quiet night and a morning temperature of 99.1 with stronger heart action. Conditions otherwise unchanged.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Rivalry and a hidden past derail a college drama prize
Jed Kiarnum suspects rival Norcross of unfair tricks to win Ora Chadwick. A dean reveals Norcross’s professional past, forcing Jed to confront honesty and love as he battles for the prize and his future. Ora greets Jed in the dormer window as the decision unfolds.
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Jed
Flo
Norcross
Ora Chadwick
Westlock College
Deuce
Gregory Henderson
Ife
Miss Chadwick
Geuce
Greg
Gregory
Jeremiah
Kiarnum
Frederick Norcross
Dean Chadwick
Professor Bacon
Frederick D. Norcross
Frederick Davison
Farnum
Wrentham
Love and sentiment in a 25 year old letter to Miss Champagne
A young woman writes to Miss Champagne seeking advice on courting a wealthy 89 year old bachelor with six former marriages. The columnist dismisses the match as folly, noting the age gap and suggesting the relationship is not worthwhile and the man may need guardianship.
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Champagne
Christopher von der Schenk
Washington
SARGENT ENGRAVING OFFERS HOLIDAY DESIGNS AT Tremont
Engraving service by Sargent opens at 170 Tremont Street Room 31 offering descriptive holiday engravings for gifts and keepsakes. Contemporary clientele can choose custom designs and fast turnaround.
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Sargent
Tremont St
Beggar-Oh Signore Lost a Leg Riddle in Street Exchange
A fragment shows dialogue between a Crusty Old Gentleman and a beggar with a punny exchange about a missing leg. The lines hint at a humorous motto and a light street scene dialogue.
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Signore
Courage on the Telephone Handshake in Ridere Motto
A quoted exchange shows one person boasting of insulting a much stronger man and ending the conversation by calmly hanging up the telephone. The other mocks the claimed courage as the caller boasts about the incident in Ridere.
Signora Goldenhart Faces Dry Charity Season
Signora Goldenhart, famed for benevolent endeavors, expresses frustration at a quiet season. A friend praises her, and she replies she longs to do more but has had no luck, noting no catastrophe has arisen to spark a charity fete.
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Signora Goldenhart
Stranger All These Children Yours Questioned
A peasant responds to a stranger asking about many children with relief, saying not only 12 are his and giving thanks. The exchange appears in a dialogue labeled Il Motto per Ridere.
Seven Children Bring True Riches, Says Proverb
A quoted exchange contrasts wealth and family happiness. The speaker argues that a man with seven children is richer than one with a million, since the former has enough while the latter always desires more.
Couple Quarrel Over Domestic Comfort Sparks Battle
Report notes that within two months of marriage the couple argued fiercely and nearly fought about reducing domestic annoyances at home, as cited by Il Riso.
Rosetti and Stringhatti Face Loss and Death Rumor
Fragmentary notes imply Rosetti and Stringhatti suffered financial loss while friends remained. A later line mentions Rosetti dying amid unclear circumstances related to Ik Diavolo Rosa, but details are messy.
Rossini Parks Dinner Demand for All to Eat
The composer Rossini visits a restaurant and orders a dinner for three. The waiter delays saying the meal is on the fire and when people arrive it will be ready. Rossini replies serve it I am the people. Il Diavolo Rosa.
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Rossini
Il Diavolo Rosa
Moonlit Drunkard’s Clever Shine Cited In Tale
A spoken remark compares a heavy drinker to the moon, noting that when drunk he is at his cleverest and shines brighter the fuller he becomes. The dialogue frames the character as witty and observant in intoxication.
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Diavolo Rosa
Student-Why Do You Not Read Your Newspapers
Government clerk replies he keeps them for the office and would have nothing to do otherwise. Il Scacciapensteri.
Caricature Dialogue Sparks Domestic Humour
A fragment from La Caricaturista features Maria in bed at an early hour. She confirms illness is not the issue, but warns JT must stay in bed or risk their husband carting the mattress to a pawn shop.
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Maria
la Caricaturista
Enrico Talks in Sleep Cited by La Caricaturista
A fragment from La Caricaturista notes Enrico’s habit of speaking in his sleep and the curiosity it draws. The item reflects a light cultural aside, highlighting a playful, intimate moment.
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Enrico
la Caricaturista
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