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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
6
Daily and Sunday Post publishing rates listed for Boston readers with subscription options. Includes international and Canada pricing, mailing details, and payment instructions.
Editorial offices listed with telephone numbers and address. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration. Readers urged to notify by mail if delivery is unavailable. EF A Grozier is editor and publisher.
The piece urges hope that Ludlow has turned toward peace as workers return to work at reduced pay while arbitration proceeds. The company pledges no discrimination and will move back evicted furniture at its own expense, with calls for goodwill and opposition to agitators who seek trouble.
The piece rebukes American papers for claiming Copenhagen has labeled Dr. Cook a fakir. It notes only that Copenhagen reports Cook's records do not support a well founded scientific judgment and urges continued Yankee fairness.
The Supreme Court has ruled against the slayer of Stanford White in the Thaw writ of error case. The decision ends further hearings and supports his continued residence at Matteawan, with the insanity plea deemed insufficient for liberation. The public relation of the Thaw case is set by this verdict.
The selection of Thomas J. Lynch as president of the National League is praised as ensuring clean baseball with reforms. Lynch, a longtime umpire, was known for strict discipline and refusal of poor language on the field, and supporters say he reflects the sport’s best values and public trust.
The Secretary of Agriculture warns that living costs will not fall soon and beef prices stay high. The piece asks if tariff policy or the Payne Aldrich rate could ease the beef squeeze and notes the 2735 percent duty on cattle above a certain value.
A discussion argues that lifting the $25 tax on Argentine cattle imports would end meat price theft and reduce Beef Trust influence, noting even President Wilson could see the benefit.
James J. Storrow outlines a practical platform focusing on honest budgeting, no corporate favors, improving health and streets in poorer neighborhoods, and attracting new industry. He promises 100 cents of value per dollar and aims to co operate with citizens to advance Boston. He vows to be a non routine mayor.
The Boston public school system has long overfilled rooms with pupils, reducing individual instruction. Mr. Ellis on the School Committee proposes cutting pupils per room from 55 to 40 to restore attention per student, accepting higher costs for long term gains in instruction.
The piece notes Governor Hadley’s failed bid to drop Missouri’s “Show me” motto and the public’s swift response. It argues the popular slogan outshines classical phrases and predicts adoption in other states, suggesting Massachusetts replace “Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem” with a bolder motto.
A humorous verse from Newton Newkirk reflecting onwinter woes and gloomy holidays. The speaker laments harsh weather two feet of snow at Mt Washington in Everett Massachusetts, stiff biscuits, hash, and cold bills dampening optimism.
A Boston Post feature asks readers to settle a playful barnyard custody question. Editors maintain the chosen answer that the hen who hatched the chicks is the mother, while letters from Newt of Boston and others challenge or mock the decision with humorous analogies.
A humor column presents Q A exchange on topics from eating macaroni at sea to why cats have whiskers. The letters suggest playful, whimsical inquiries with punchy, dismissive editor responses, including a joke about a cat keeping its face warm.
Charity appeal urges readers to assist needy children, reminding that Santa Claus has his hand out. Community notices request donations and kindness to ensure no child faces sadness on Christmas.
In this Christmas week remember newsboys the diligent public purveyors. They seek no tips and earn their keep. a simple keep the change from customers will mean much to the boys and little to the giver.
In St Louis on December 20 the city marked the silver jubilee of Archbishop John J. Glennon commemorating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
A reader from Worcester reports a fast moving airship with two lights seen over Meredith near Lake Winnipesaukee and Ossipee mountains. Drs. Chapman and Westwood corroborated the sighting, noting the craft appeared to move parallel to the ground and vanished toward Meredith.
Observers note shoppers on Washington street feel peace on earth amid crowds while youths seek danger in the frog pond and locals joke about car engines cooling in winter. A Newton couple discuss pickpocket danger as a husband returns lost items and a Carnegie hero fund agent investigates valor cases in East Benton.
The poem narrates Willie Watson fleeing amid rumors of a highborn dame who allegedly harmed him with a serpent tongue. Reporters pursue the story as crowds demand names and gossip, and the verse ends with Watson leaving for freedom while the press polices scandal and malice.
The piece hints that several island ward citizens will receive medals or more for risking their lives to save others during the past summer and fall. Astronomical talk suggests Halley’s Comet’s closeness to Mars stirs unease, not local politics. A Christmas scene recalls children pressed to department-store windows admiring tinsel and lights.
A Roxbury Crossing patrolman wore his police helmet with civilian clothes returning home from duty. The car conductor hesitated to charge a fare, deciding to let him pass. The officer’s wife laughed upon his arrival, clarifying why passersby grinned at him. Mayor Richards recovering from grip. Dorchester Franklin Athletic Club to host winter entertainments led by John Halloran. Wollaston native James Rand named AP Boston correspondent. Tech graduate, longtime newspaper man and AP veteran.
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